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  • George KG Offline
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    George K
    wrote on last edited by
    #2099

    Ukrainians hitting oil refineries in Russia.

    Somewhere, I read that the one that was struck (Ryazan) is responsible for 13% of Russias refining capacity.

    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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    • RenaudaR Offline
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      Renauda
      wrote on last edited by Renauda
      #2100

      Putin is feeling cocky:

      "The fact is that the militaries of Western countries have been present in Ukraine for a long time," the Russian leader claimed, referring to what the Kremlin says are mercenaries.

      "But if we talk about official military contingents of foreign countries, I am sure it will not change the situation on the battlefield," he added.

      So now he doesn’t care if NATO members deploy troops to Ukraine, so long as no US troops are among that number?

      https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/03/13/in-quotes-putin-grants-wide-ranging-interview-to-state-media-ahead-of-election-a84443

      Elbows up!

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      • RenaudaR Offline
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        Renauda
        wrote on last edited by
        #2101

        Election comedy in occupied Ukraine:

        "Pro-Russian locals visit households with ballot boxes, accompanied by armed military men. If they knock and no one opens, they move on to the next house. They don't break into houses, but they do visit," the local resident said.

        They added: "This is ridiculous. What kind of election is it when there are two locals - one holding a list of voters and the other a ballot box - and a military man with a machine gun? This isn't democracy. It's a comedy show."

        https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68535301

        Elbows up!

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        • George KG Offline
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          George K
          wrote on last edited by
          #2102

          Another refinery goes boom.

          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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          • RenaudaR Offline
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            Renauda
            wrote on last edited by
            #2103

            Ukraine targets refineries, Russia continues to terrorize and target civilians:

            The tactic of firing a second missile at the same location, aiming to hit rescuers, is known in military terms as a "double tap." Such strikes often hit civilians.

            https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-russia-double-tap-missile-strike-odesa-1.7144818

            Elbows up!

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            • George KG Offline
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              George K
              wrote on last edited by
              #2104

              Another refinery - 1000 km from Ukraine.

              "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

              The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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              • MikM Offline
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                Mik
                wrote on last edited by
                #2105

                Nice.

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                • George KG Offline
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                  George K
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #2106

                  "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                  The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                  • George KG Offline
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                    George K
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #2107

                    The Russians are jamming GPS for commercial flights.

                    Something bad is going to happen.

                    "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                    The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                    • George KG Offline
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                      George K
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #2108

                      Another refinery yesterday.

                      IMG_0259.JPG

                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                      • George KG George K

                        The Russians are jamming GPS for commercial flights.

                        Something bad is going to happen.

                        RenaudaR Offline
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                        Renauda
                        wrote on last edited by Renauda
                        #2109

                        @George-K

                        The Russians are jamming GPS for commercial flights.

                        This has been going on for some time already. It’s made headlines the past couple of days because the aircraft GPS carrying the UK Minister of Defence to Poland was jammed last week.

                        https://breakingdefense.com/2024/01/as-baltics-see-spike-in-gps-jamming-nato-must-respond/?amp=1

                        UK Ministerial trip cancelled:

                        https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-68589866

                        Elbows up!

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                        • taiwan_girlT Offline
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                          taiwan_girl
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #2110

                          https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ukraines-survival-in-danger-pentagon-chief-warns

                          U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday warned that Ukraine's survival was in danger and sought to convince allies that the United States was committed to Kyiv, even as Washington has essentially run out of money to continue arming Ukrainian forces.

                          Republican House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has so far refused to call a vote on a bill that would provide $60 billion more for Ukraine and the White House has been scrambling to find ways to send assistance to Kyiv, which has been battling Russian forces for more than two years.

                          Why is Rep. Johnson refusing to hold the vote?

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                          • W Offline
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                            Wim
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #2111

                            Aeroflot in trouble

                            https://www.kyivpost.com/post/29805

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                            • W Wim

                              Aeroflot in trouble

                              https://www.kyivpost.com/post/29805

                              taiwan_girlT Offline
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                              taiwan_girl
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #2112

                              @Wim said in The Ukraine war thread:

                              Aeroflot in trouble

                              https://www.kyivpost.com/post/29805

                              from the article:

                              While Teheran is also sanctioned, at least (from Aeroflot’s perspective) it is able to get its hands on either smuggled or counterfeit components and keep at least some of its foreign aircraft flying.

                              I wonder why it would be easier for Iran to get airplane parts than Russia?

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                              • George KG Offline
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                                George K
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #2113

                                Oof…

                                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                • MikM Offline
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                                  Mik
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #2114

                                  Awwww

                                  “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                  • RenaudaR Offline
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                                    Renauda
                                    wrote on last edited by Renauda
                                    #2115

                                    US allegedly cautions Ukraine about targeting Russian oil refineries:

                                    https://www.kyivpost.com/post/29929

                                    FT is a reliably credible source. Will have to see how this plays out over time. Don’t see how hitting Russian refineries affects the global price all that much. Russia primarily produces refined fuel for its own domestic use. About 24% of refined product including LNG is exported - primarily to Turkey, Brazil, China and India. Some is also exported to Belarus. FWIW, the Kremlin has been cutting its oil production during the last several months. That would have an impact on oil prices, not taking out refineries.

                                    Elbows up!

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                                    • RenaudaR Renauda

                                      US allegedly cautions Ukraine about targeting Russian oil refineries:

                                      https://www.kyivpost.com/post/29929

                                      FT is a reliably credible source. Will have to see how this plays out over time. Don’t see how hitting Russian refineries affects the global price all that much. Russia primarily produces refined fuel for its own domestic use. About 24% of refined product including LNG is exported - primarily to Turkey, Brazil, China and India. Some is also exported to Belarus. FWIW, the Kremlin has been cutting its oil production during the last several months. That would have an impact on oil prices, not taking out refineries.

                                      George KG Offline
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                                      George K
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #2116

                                      @Renauda perhaps Senator Schumer will call for a cease-fire as well!

                                      "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                      The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                      • RenaudaR Offline
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                                        Renauda
                                        wrote on last edited by Renauda
                                        #2117

                                        Am sure Putin will veto that..

                                        In the meantime, Ukrainian fighter pilots graduate RAF training school:

                                        https://www.forces.net/services/raf/raf-take-ukrainians-under-their-wing-intensive-combat-flying-training?utm_source=Forces+Newsletter&utm_campaign=5a651f173a-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_22_11_33&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-5a651f173a-[LIST_EMAIL_ID]

                                        Elbows up!

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                                        • George KG Offline
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                                          George K
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #2118

                                          The Russian Black Sea submarine fleet got bigger last night:

                                          "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                          The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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