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Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Discussion in 'Serious' started by Gareth Halfacree, 24 Feb 2022.

  1. mrlongbeard

    mrlongbeard Multimodder

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    Russian missiles falling on NATO territory :jawdrop:
     
  2. adidan

    adidan Guesswork is still work

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    But not from Russia it seems.
     
  3. Mr_Mistoffelees

    Mr_Mistoffelees The Bit-Tech Cat. New Improved Version.

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    Quote from BBC News Live (12:25):

    1. The Polish president has said there is no sign that the missile that hit Polish territory late on Tuesday was part of an intentional attack
    2. President Duda says it's "very likely" that a missile explosion was caused by Ukrainian air defences
    3. The Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg, who is holding a press conference, also says the incident in Poland was "likely" caused by the activity of Ukraine's air defence systems
     
  4. mrlongbeard

    mrlongbeard Multimodder

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    I had it down as a sign of poor quality troops with old unmaintained kit rather than a deliberate action.
    Ukraine knocking missiles off course is an unfortunate accident, unfortunately it also give Russia a new tactic.
     
  5. IanW

    IanW Grumpy Old Git

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    Germany has FINALLY agreed to send armour to Ukraine.
    Source:-
    https://www.theguardian.com/world/l...-defence-group-offers-to-send-tanks-if-needed
     
  6. Mr_Mistoffelees

    Mr_Mistoffelees The Bit-Tech Cat. New Improved Version.

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  7. Sentinel-R1

    Sentinel-R1 Chaircrew

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    It’s probably the only ‘off-ramp’ Putin has left. He (thinks) he gets to save face by apportioning blame on mercs.
     
  8. David

    David μoʍ ɼouმ qᴉq λon ƨbԍuq ϝʁλᴉuმ ϝo ʁԍɑq ϝμᴉƨ

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    Mercs who effectively function as a special forces arm of the Russian military.
     
  9. Sentinel-R1

    Sentinel-R1 Chaircrew

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    Remove “effectively” and you’re wholly correct.
     
  10. yuusou

    yuusou Multimodder

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    Edit: nvm I had another article open and thought it was the URL linked above.
     
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  11. Mr_Mistoffelees

    Mr_Mistoffelees The Bit-Tech Cat. New Improved Version.

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    Are you suggesting a leopard tank looks like Bozo?
     
  12. yuusou

    yuusou Multimodder

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    Oops, fixed it, no way Bozo would never be that beautiful.
     
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  13. fix-the-spade

    fix-the-spade Multimodder

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    There is an assumption that failure to supply is a deliberate action and not that Russia simply doesn't have sufficient ammunition stocks.
     

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