The Ukraine war thread
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However, more planes may not do much good, with both sides having effective ground threats to them.
wrote on 16 Mar 2023, 19:12 last edited by RenaudaI get that it is a recognized dilemma in this war. Nevertheless at least by sending Ukraine the Soviet era aircraft the NATO states close to Ukraine and Russia can modernise their air forces. As well, by supplying Ukraine with more air capability, Russia will continue to be held back from gaining any meaningful air superiority over a wide area in Ukraine.
Besides this war is not about to end any time soon. We either support Ukraine to the hilt or not.
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wrote on 16 Mar 2023, 19:15 last edited by
Agreed. We have to stand fast here, regardless of duration. Otherwise we leave it that states can advance through military means.
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wrote on 16 Mar 2023, 19:25 last edited by
Here’s link I came across a couple of weeks back on the comparative relevance of the A-10 and SU-25 to the Ukrainian theatre at this time
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wrote on 16 Mar 2023, 19:36 last edited by
Interesting. I wonder how much they are actually using them right now.
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Here’s link I came across a couple of weeks back on the comparative relevance of the A-10 and SU-25 to the Ukrainian theatre at this time
wrote on 16 Mar 2023, 22:53 last edited by@Renauda said in The Ukraine war thread:
Here’s link I came across a couple of weeks back on the comparative relevance of the A-10 and SU-25 to the Ukrainian theatre at this time
Old argument. Back in the day, I made the argument that the U.S. should buy some Frogfoots from the Russians, plonk some new avionics in them and give them refueling capability.
They are a very capable airframe that can operate off of truly horrendous runways.
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wrote on 17 Mar 2023, 14:00 last edited by
Good. Now, I wonder how the U.S. program is progressing that allows NATO weapons to be used on Soviet and Russian aircraft?
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wrote on 17 Mar 2023, 20:11 last edited by
Putin was indicted before Trump! Who would have guessed that? It doesn't mean a whole lot, but it does put a little more pressure on him by further harming his international stature.
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wrote on 19 Mar 2023, 11:45 last edited by George K
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wrote on 19 Mar 2023, 11:46 last edited by
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wrote on 20 Mar 2023, 12:26 last edited by
Could be behind the reports of him looking puffy.
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wrote on 20 Mar 2023, 12:37 last edited by George K
It's been said that the configuration of one's ears as unique as a fingerprint. Look at #1 and #2. They are the same person, based on the shape of the ear. I can't tell about #3. But, are they Putin? I dunno.
ETA: AHA!
https://news.yahoo.com/putin-using-body-double-listen-035201450.html
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/putins-body-double-mystery-finally-29121981
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wrote on 20 Mar 2023, 15:30 last edited by
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wrote on 22 Mar 2023, 01:21 last edited by
As expected it was a whole lot of nothing other than more trouble down the road:
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wrote on 22 Mar 2023, 02:09 last edited by
The only thing at all significant is the implication that if the parties don't come to a political settlement China will start providing lethal aid.
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The only thing at all significant is the implication that if the parties don't come to a political settlement China will start providing lethal aid.