Russia's War Against Ukraine

[steve58]

Stray Russian? Ukrainian? drone crashes/explodes in Croatia

Iranian missiles and stray drones...not a good day  :(

[Uberhaus]

Lost for words.
From https://www.bbc.com/news/live/world-europe-60717902

Russia is asking China for both military and economic assistance, according to reports in the Financial Times and New York Times newspapers.

Moscow wants Beijing to provide military supplies to use in Ukraine, the FT says.

Citing unnamed US officials, the FT reported that Russia had been requesting Chinese equipment since the start of the invasion. The officials declined to specify what kind of equipment Russia is seeking.

The report added that there were indications that China may be preparing to help.

A separate report in the New York Times - again citing US officials - alleges Russia is also asking for economic assistance to mitigate the impact of sanctions.

China has so far sought to portray itself as neutral in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and has not condemned the invasion.

On Monday US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is expected to hold talks with a top Chinese foreign policy official, Yang Jiechi, in Rome.

Speaking to NBC on Sunday, Sullivan said the US would "ensure that China nor anyone else" can compensate Russia for its economic losses.

[Gusington]

^Very not good.

[GDS_Starfury]

look at the silver lining.  soon Ukrainians will be capturing chinese shit that we can then pick apart and figure out countermeasures for.

[Gusington]

Some footage from the Russian side, at the very beginning of this, 2.5 weeks ago.

Russian airborne troops capturing an airport - Russian KU52 helicopters can be seen backing them up along with a possible Russian MiG-29:

[Uberhaus]

look at the silver lining.  soon Ukrainians will be capturing chinese shit that we can then pick apart and figure out countermeasures for.

That part is fantastic.  I imagine they'll be getting 122mm and 152mm shells and whatever aerial and rocket munitions that are compatible though.

Hopefully, the West will be able to dissuade China but don't know the legalities.

[GDS_Starfury]

@ Gus:  I saw that video yesterday and was laughing at the camo by adidas.
wtf is with russians and track suits.

[Uberhaus]

Some footage from the Russian side, at the very beginning of this, 2.5 weeks ago.

Russian airborne troops capturing an airport - Russian KU52 helicopters can be seen backing them up along with a possible Russian MiG-29:

At the 50s mark one of the Russians moves directly in front of a rifleman whereas he could go over or behind.  This is surprising as it is dangerous and masks fire.  I encourage them to keep doing it though.  Any other indications of poor tactics?

[GDS_Starfury]

  Any other indications of poor tactics?

a shorter answer is if anyone can list indications of good tactics.

[Dammit Carl!]

@ Gus:  I saw that video yesterday and was laughing at the camo by adidas.
wtf is with russians and track suits.

https://grey-shop.ru/Camouflage/Russian-Combat-Uniform/MordorTac-Gop-Tac-Suit

[Gusington]

^That is surreal and hilarious Carl...

I didn't notice the Adidas until you pointed it out Star - but it jibes with every Russian immigrant gangster wannabe I grew up with, to a 'T.'

[Uberhaus]

  Any other indications of poor tactics?

a shorter answer is if anyone can list indications of good tactics.

Succinct.

[al_infierno]

  Any other indications of poor tactics?

a shorter answer is if anyone can list indications of good tactics.

If their plan was to load a savegame from roughly Feb. 23, I think they did an excellent job of ruining their campaign for shits and giggles.

[MengJiao]

Succinct.

  CNN says people are escaping from Mariupol to Zaporizhzhia.  I thought the Russians had taken Zaporizhzhia.  I'm so confused.

[Jarhead0331]

Another good video showcasing Ukrainian tactics and equipment. I really like their indigenous bullpup rifle, the "Malyuk". When I first saw it, I thought it was an Israeli Tavor.