Russia's War Against Ukraine

[Sir Slash]

I can't wait for the world's first, 'Drone Ace' to be presented.  :nerd:

[FarAway Sooner]

Will that be the first guy to shoot down 5 drones?  Or to shoot down 5 drones with a drone?

I have to think that painting decals on these things to mark kills is going to get really hard.  There's just not a lot of surface area to work with.

[GDS_Starfury]

more then enough after market model decal sets for that.

[JasonPratt]

A slightly amusing/off beat note to today's madness.  On twitter there is a video of what may be the world's first first drone v. drone aerial kill:
https://twitter.com/i/status/1580490706560626688

I saw video of the guy getting his first manpad vs missile victory, first one in history apparently; then he did it again later (according to President Z, who congratulated him on it.) Can't recall if we talked about that upthread.

Indicative of slower, older missiles being used?  And talk about being in the right place at the right time.

My guess is that he hit anti-ship missiles coming in. Like you said, anti-air missiles being used for ground strikes would seem to be faster (suitable for air combat).

[GDS_Starfury]

it was a typical land attack cruise missile that only going 450 to 500 mph in a straight line.  great shot by the manpads and good on him being in the right place at the right time but not a difficult kill with everything being in place.

[Crossroads]

Crimea bridge repairs to be finished by July 2023 says a Russian government document according to Reuters.

MOSCOW, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Repairs to the bridge between the annexed Crimean peninsula and southern Russia, which was damaged in an explosion last Saturday, are to be finished by July 2023, a document published on the Russian government's website said.

The Crimea bridge, a showcase project of Russian President Vladimir Putin's rule, was damaged in a blast that Russia has blamed on Ukraine. Some Ukrainian officials celebrated the incident but Kyiv has not claimed reponsibility.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/crimea-bridge-repairs-be-finished-by-july-2023-russian-government-document-2022-10-14/

Seems plausible, how the explosion played out it must have caused a ton of vibration on both sides of the road bridge, plus the fire damaging the rail bridge.

This should wreak havoc to Russian logistics in the occupied territories in Southern Ukraine, as the rail and road network around Mariupol is under the range of Ukrainian indirect and MRLS fire. 

[Gusington]

It was a big doozie of a target. Well done.

[Tripoli]

Crimea bridge repairs to be finished by July 2023 says a Russian government document according to Reuters.

MOSCOW, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Repairs to the bridge between the annexed Crimean peninsula and southern Russia, which was damaged in an explosion last Saturday, are to be finished by July 2023, a document published on the Russian government's website said.

The Crimea bridge, a showcase project of Russian President Vladimir Putin's rule, was damaged in a blast that Russia has blamed on Ukraine. Some Ukrainian officials celebrated the incident but Kyiv has not claimed reponsibility.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/crimea-bridge-repairs-be-finished-by-july-2023-russian-government-document-2022-10-14/

Seems plausible, how the explosion played out it must have caused a ton of vibration on both sides of the road bridge, plus the fire damaging the rail bridge.

This should wreak havoc to Russian logistics in the occupied territories in Southern Ukraine, as the rail and road network around Mariupol is under the range of Ukrainian indirect and MRLS fire.

According to https://twitter.com/ChuckPfarrer/status/1580287106064478209, the wait time for vehicles on the Crimea ferry is  reported to be  3-4 days.    See also https://twitter.com/BenDoBrown/status/1580385992791334912

[Sir Slash]

Uh Oh. Looks like some Russians are gonna be short some ass-wipe.  #:-)

[GDS_Starfury]

they are the ass wipe.

[Windigo]

it was a typical land attack cruise missile that only going 450 to 500 mph in a straight line.  great shot by the manpads and good on him being in the right place at the right time but not a difficult kill with everything being in place.

I think no matter how you slice it, this was an amazing accomplishment. As a onetime trap and skeet shooter I know the difficulties.

[Pete Dero]

the wait time for vehicles on the Crimea ferry is  reported to be  3-4 days.   

But is that better or worse than before by Russian standards  8) ?

[Sir Slash]

Good point.  O0

[GDS_Starfury]

well elon is certainly being a fucking cunt.

[al_infierno]

Yeah I was gonna say....

In an apparent bid to remain the most unlikable public figure who still actively supports Ukraine, Musk decided it's time for the taxpayers to foot the bill for Starlink  :bd:

Nevermind that he's still making money off Ukrainians being charged for Starlink service!