Interesting interview with a Canadian in Ukraine.
For reference, this is Wali.
Canadian sniper Wali still alive and fighting in Kyiv
For reference, this is Wali.
Canadian sniper Wali still alive and fighting in Kyiv
Ukraine - Russia Conflict
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In our "Profiles in Havok" podcast we interviewed a Ukrainian currently in Ukraine. What's interesting about him is that he's proud to be a Ukrainian but he's desperately trying to leave. He's not fighting, and has no intention to.
https://www.audible.com/pd/Miggy-an...d56-d35a359de6e9&pf_rd_r=A7FX0ETHDYDTHCP0VKM5
https://www.audible.com/pd/Miggy-an...d56-d35a359de6e9&pf_rd_r=A7FX0ETHDYDTHCP0VKM5
It's in my queue, I'm really enjoying these.
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Each day seems to bring another level of misery to the Soviet military:
Putin’s new flagship on FIRE in missile strike near Snake Island, Ukraine claims
Putin’s new flagship on FIRE in missile strike near Snake Island, Ukraine claims
BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
From Wiki:
Russian frigate Admiral Makarov - Wikipedia
If you go over to FlightRadar24, RRR7236, an RAF RC-135W is transiting back to the UK. FORTE11, an USAF RQ-4B, is currently over the Black Sea. It isn't unreasonable to think something big is going on over the Black Sea.
You now have two modern warships, 1 sunk and 1 heavily damaged or sunk. Both have modern air defenses designed to counter missiles like the Neptune. The Neptune is roughly comparable to the US Navy's Harpoon which is in service with about half of the planet's navies. I'd dare say most of the West's navies would annihilate the Soviets in a Mahanian decisive battle.
You know, second and third order effects being what they are, how many Soviet generals and admirals will lose their jobs over this war? I'm not talking about those fighting in it, I mean those will will fail the upcoming "inspections" (witch hunts) and "reassignments" (purges, the Soviets love their purges)?
"Comrade, we've developed new damage control training and found your ship to be...lacking in some capabilities."
Tell me that won't happen before this is all over. Fail your tank's gunnery tables? BWAHAHAHAHA! Maintenance problems in your fighter squadron? BWAHAHAHAHA! Missing light bulb on your frigate? BWAHAHAHA!
From Wiki:
Russian frigate Admiral Makarov - Wikipedia
If you go over to FlightRadar24, RRR7236, an RAF RC-135W is transiting back to the UK. FORTE11, an USAF RQ-4B, is currently over the Black Sea. It isn't unreasonable to think something big is going on over the Black Sea.
You now have two modern warships, 1 sunk and 1 heavily damaged or sunk. Both have modern air defenses designed to counter missiles like the Neptune. The Neptune is roughly comparable to the US Navy's Harpoon which is in service with about half of the planet's navies. I'd dare say most of the West's navies would annihilate the Soviets in a Mahanian decisive battle.
You know, second and third order effects being what they are, how many Soviet generals and admirals will lose their jobs over this war? I'm not talking about those fighting in it, I mean those will will fail the upcoming "inspections" (witch hunts) and "reassignments" (purges, the Soviets love their purges)?
"Comrade, we've developed new damage control training and found your ship to be...lacking in some capabilities."
Tell me that won't happen before this is all over. Fail your tank's gunnery tables? BWAHAHAHAHA! Maintenance problems in your fighter squadron? BWAHAHAHAHA! Missing light bulb on your frigate? BWAHAHAHA!
Let's just say, it may be a "rebuilding year" for the Soviet military.
"In other news, a surprise acquisition was announced in Moscow today. Kirk Cousins has signed a 5-year, 400 billion ruble deal to head up the Western Military District. This deal has stunned both the US and USSR, leaving the likes of Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield to test the waters of free agency."
This guy's reports are interesting.
ThunderHorse
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Seems pro-Russian encouraging a surrender by the Ukrainian Army in Mariupol. Maybe I'm jaded. But he also said that the Civilians who have sought refuge there are human shields so...
I agree and I agree. They (Putin) are taking a beating and at what point do they say "Fuck it, the West is weak" and roll the dice? Brother, we know the war crimes the Soviets committed in Syria. They used chemical weapons, they napalmed schools and hospitals, they targeted anything with a pulse...and we did nothing as a direct response. We looked the other way and maintained our existing posture.
Now that the UA is involved we're going to care? NOW we'll find our spine? The US will go to war with the New USSR if they hit Mariupol with chemical agents? Yeah, nah.
And I say the US because...and I truly love and respect our allies, especially those in the Commonwealth, but their politicians are weak. Their political systems are weak. They will follow our lead. If we say the solution is to send 10 tons of chocolate per day to Moscow, they would plead poverty and negotiate down to a thousand kilos. We would then send our portion and whatever the other nations couldn't cover.
We've hit our equilibrium with the war and are waiting to see what will happen. Putin has the next move.
Or have I missed something?
Also, where is a better love emoji?
He started as pretty unbiased but has become more pro Russian as the conflict went on. I'm not siding with the guy, it's just interesting to watch; especially when he interacts with the civilians. Most aren't cheering for Ukraine...
There's more than 2 sides to a story and we're not even getting close to 1 side of this one.
Apparently the last Russian ship that was sunk, was done with a drone.
Drone destroys Russian ship delivering missiles on Snake Island
Drone destroys Russian ship delivering missiles on Snake Island
ThunderHorse
Verified Military
Well, the side that leveled a massive city in a war of true aggression isn't exactly the side I'd be believing.
If you think it's only the Russians bombing buildings, you really haven't payed attention to any conflict. It's not one sided, especially in a total war situation.
ThunderHorse
Verified Military
Well I start with everyone's a war criminal until proven otherwise and then work backwards.
Well I start with everyone's a war criminal until proven otherwise and then work backwards.
This is the smartest post you've ever made in the history of ever. Glad to see you get onboard the AWP Cynic Train.
ThunderHorse
Verified Military
Something something lots of US Support.
Ok. Serious question. The foreign fighters who come over an enlist in Ukraine's foreign legion, are they mercenaries? Illegal combatants? Soldiers in the Ukrainian Army? What do you think their status should be?
Question prompted by this article about a Brit captured by the Russians.
Question prompted by this article about a Brit captured by the Russians.
