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It looked like two of the shells landed on top of the guys in that slit trench.Looked like certain death without the artillery, so it was probably an easy choice.
It looked like two of the shells landed on top of the guys in that slit trench.Looked like certain death without the artillery, so it was probably an easy choice.
I'm not sure what to feel when seeing videos like this one. On one hand I'm happy that the Ukrainians are fighting such a incompetent force but on the other hand I also feel sorry for those Russians because those are not soldiers, they lack even the most basic of training for an infantry soldier.That was one of the most morbidly fascinating things I have ever seen.
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Drone operators became extremly skilled in dropping grenades after one year of practice. I remember those videos during the first months of the war when many grenades landed a few meters away from the target on average. Now they hit tank hatches, narrow trenches and small dugouts without problems.Tweet
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I haven't seen any exact numbers but around 40,000 would be my guess. I believe UK have trained 20,000 infantry troops so far in their program and the EU program that started in November should have the first 15,000 finishing their training about now. Add in all the types of specialized troops that are being trained by various nations on more advanced weapons and 40,000 would seem pretty close.How many Ukrainians in total have been trained abroad?
There was a clip of 30+ Russians lying dead or close to death in a small part of a trench, and that was just what was in view on this drone footage. First time I've felt sympathy for these guys. That and the fact we only see small snippets of the reality of this war. feck Putin.Drone operators became extremly skilled in dropping grenades after one year of practice. I remember those videos during the first months of the war when many grenades landed a few meters away from the target on average. Now they hit tank hatches, narrow trenches and small dugouts without problems.
Can't imagine what it's like down there in the trenches, not only to worry about an enemy assault or artillery, but also the knowledge that anytime, even at night, a drone might end your life and you don't see it coming.
Most of the time they also don't die instantly, but slowly bleed to death because of horrific shrapnel wounds. I saw videos where russian soldiers shot themselves after being hit with a shrapnel granade.
I don't want to know how many soldiers will have PTSD just from this alone, waking up at night in your own bed expecting a drone over your head.
This has basically devolved into WW1 style trench warfare for the Russians, which is why I think the Ukrainians have a good chance of winning this.Episode 2 is out... They stated they would release footage covering a 7 day battle for this area.
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Six meters wide. 30 meters along. Seven days of continuous fighting for this small piece of Ukrainian land.
Today we publish a continuation of the battle for one of the positions of our battalion.
The battle for the "T-pattern". PART TWO. Rebuff
We will remind that more than 30 Russian attack aircraft attacked the "T-pattern" position. Eight of our brothers in the trenches faced an unequal battle. Most of the enemy group was destroyed. However, the invaders came close to the trenches.
The reserve of our battalion, which is already rushing to support, has the power to turn the tide of the battle.
Own impatience killed the guy at 1:10...The first war with this kind of footage. Insane.Episode 2 is out... They stated they would release footage covering a 7 day battle for this area.
Viewer discretion advised! Death & some close ups...
Translated discription from the video:
Six meters wide. 30 meters along. Seven days of continuous fighting for this small piece of Ukrainian land.
Today we publish a continuation of the battle for one of the positions of our battalion.
The battle for the "T-pattern". PART TWO. Rebuff
We will remind that more than 30 Russian attack aircraft attacked the "T-pattern" position. Eight of our brothers in the trenches faced an unequal battle. Most of the enemy group was destroyed. However, the invaders came close to the trenches.
The reserve of our battalion, which is already rushing to support, has the power to turn the tide of the battle.
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This should put to bed any doubts he was also prepared to use tactical nukes if not for NATO warning him of consequences if he did.Tweet
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Authoritarians are bound to side with one another, which is why Putin has cozied up to China and received military help from Iran. The sooner all these dictatorships collapse, the better.Man, imagine actually siding with Russia on this one just because you don't like the US.
Fascists are a scourge, but so are tankies.
Amen.Authoritarians are bound to side with one another, which is why Putin has cozied up to China and received military help from Iran. The sooner all these dictatorships collapse, the better.
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Of course you feel sorry. They're sent there to die senselessly just cause a mad man has his own obsessions and fascinations. Incredibly sad and depressing. Of course its depressing for Ukrainian soldiers who are dying en masse cause they need to defend their country from that same mad man. So many lifes lost for nothing and the half of country or more destroyed.I'm not sure what to feel when seeing videos like this one. On one hand I'm happy that the Ukrainians are fighting such a incompetent force but on the other hand I also feel sorry for those Russians because those are not soldiers, they lack even the most basic of training for an infantry soldier.
Attacking in the open when there is decent cover just meters away and no coordination in the attack, everyone just seems to be doing their own thing. Not even when the indirect fire starts comming in they seem to understand that they need to get in cover.
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UN is full of rotten and corrupt people payed by the likes of Kremlin and other dictatorships sadly. The same goes for many other organizations like the IOC for example.Seriously, wtf?
Russian soldiers should be allowed to compete at Olympics, claims UN expert
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...rs-ukraine-olympic-games-united-nations-paris
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As I mentioned, long time ago here, with the Russian population dwindling, low male expectancy and the Ukrainian war making a huge dent to their 20-40 years old age, in 20-30 years Russia will have problems to defend their territory, not only for the lack of people in their borders but economically speaking. China would have the resources to recover via combination of pressure/historical reasons/economic exchange. Russia would lose territories that they would not care that much and China would claim "historical territories" that it could use to give to their huge population (though they will be dwindling too).This list is worth a read as there are legitimate questions about the seriousness and the longevity of the deal between Russia and China. The history of mistrust between those 2 countries goes FAR back.
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So as long as someone is not filmed doing war crimes, they are good. Let's ignore the fact that Russia's goal of the entire war is essentially doing a genocide and every solder involved in that is part of it.Seriously, wtf?
Russian soldiers should be allowed to compete at Olympics, claims UN expert
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...rs-ukraine-olympic-games-united-nations-paris
According to this Putin himself could compete. Not a great look.Seriously, wtf?
Russian soldiers should be allowed to compete at Olympics, claims UN expert
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...rs-ukraine-olympic-games-united-nations-paris
Out of interest what do you think the consequences from NATO would have been?This should put to bed any doubts he was also prepared to use tactical nukes if not for NATO warning him of consequences if he did.
The rumors last summer were, that Nato threatened to create a no-fly zone in Ukraine if Putin would have decided to use tactical nukes.Out of interest what do you think the consequences from NATO would have been?
They fecked us up, our children, their future, their fate. They fooled everyone. And spilling the blood of innocent people.
He [Putin] was saying "as long as we have an army". It turned out, there was no army either.
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Fair enough these are the rumours I heard. I guess other than more sanctions NATO wouldn't dare to do more otherwise it could start WW3The rumors last summer were, that Nato threatened to create a no-fly zone in Ukraine if Putin would have decided to use tactical nukes.
Irrespective of the NATO reaction, I reckon China would drop Russia instantly if it were to use a nuclear weapon in Europe.Fair enough these are the rumours I heard. I guess other than more sanctions NATO wouldn't dare to do more otherwise it could start WW3
Who knows, but once it happens the other side isn’t exactly incentivized to be tame.Out of interest what do you think the consequences from NATO would have been?
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No cancel culture (except for when we ban free speech and prosecute regular people and artists alike for daring not to support the war)The thing that always fascinates me is something Yuval Noah Harari wrote in one of his books: Russia has no ideology beyond a corrupt oligarchy. So basically what they're 'selling' to the rest of the world is a hatred of the West but that really doesn't amount to much if you've nothing to replace it with in terms of an ideology that people can believe in. It's like ok, you think the West is horrible, fine, so what do you believe in and how will it appeal to people?