The Russians have gone in

[bigwheelzip]

Okay comrades, time for a smoke break. Oops.

Tsk tsk. Another Russian ammo dump exploded, but this one is in Russia's Belgorod region, about nine miles from the border with Ukraine.



"Fire breaks out at ammunition depot in Russia’s Belgorod region" Fire breaks out at ammunition depot in Russia’s Belgorod region

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[venomballistics]

Okay comrades, time for a smoke break. Oops.

Tsk tsk. Another Russian ammo dump exploded, but this one is in Russia's Belgorod region, about nine miles from the border with Ukraine.

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I think i saw three on the map today ... At the rate these smoke break accidents happen, I could swear it was like someone was actually trying to cause trouble

 

[Rudi]

FWIW, look at history and how countries economy result in war(s). China’s economy is slipping too. Somewhat concerning….

Wonder when we'll start the "China-Taiwan" thread?

 

[bigwheelzip]

More sabre rattling.

Yesterday, Russia violated Finland's airspace with a pair of MIG-31.

Today, Norwegian F-35 and Swedish Gripen-39 aircraft escorted American B-52 bombers to a Swedish bombing range, where 2000 pound JDAM GBU-31 guided bombs were released.

It was the first time US forces have used live munitions in Sweden.

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[biku324]

Wonder when we'll start the "China-Taiwan" thread?

Guess the rumor that we are weak on China seems exaggerated.

 

[bigwheelzip]

I think i saw three on the map today .

Yes. Looked a bit more and saw another Russian ammo dump "problem" reported back in Kherson, but saw something else interesting back in Russia, in the same Belgorod region where the ammo dump exploded today. There are reports and video out claiming to show another "smoking problem" at Stary Oskol airfield in Belgorod.

The reports and video purport to show flames and explosions at the airfield. The reports claim that this small airfield was being used as a base for helicopters, and that recent satellite imagery shows two dozen choppers based there. Ouch!

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oN4JE2tAqvI[/ame]

 

[PALADIN85020]

Watched general Jack Keane on Fox this morning. He says that Ukraine has been planning a re-take of Crimea for some time, but what's holding them back is that they are uncertain if continued and sufficient help from the U.S. with munitions supplies will be forthcoming.

John

 

[bigwheelzip]

And again, last night ....

At least four explosions occurred at the Belbek airfield near Sevastopol Crimea.

Saw something else about the explosions at the Stary Oskol airfield in Belgorod. It is sixty miles inside Russia.

Then saw a piece on how Britain is leading an effort to support Ukraine's covert deep penetration by small teams into Russia's battlespace. It said a retired British General of Special Forces is leading the effort, with support from SAS and MI6, with British trainers very close to the front lines.

 

[venomballistics]

Meanwhile, with the sudden rise in artillery along the southern front, those teams need bring some cigarettes to Kerch and Taman

 

[UncleEd]

I suspect Ukrainian infiltration
into Russian lines is a bit
easier in this conflict because
of the almost universality of
uniforms, similar languages
and familiarity with the area.

Add to that the possible lack of
strong cohesive Russian units
not familiar with each other.

Also, any Ukraine nationals that
remain in the areas can be of
help.

Certainly dangerous but it looks
like commando missions are
quite successful.

As for NATO advisers quite close
to the frontlines, I've always
figured that was most likely.

 

[Beemerguy53]

...Then saw a piece on how Britain is leading an effort to support Ukraine's covert deep penetration by small teams into Russia's battlespace. It said a retired British General of Special Forces is leading the effort, with support from SAS and MI6, with British trainers very close to the front lines.

None of us can know for sure, of course, but I would bet a month's pay that the USA is providing an immense amount of covert, behind-the-scenes help to Ukraine. I wonder how many American men and women whose families know only that they "work for the government" are up to their necks in this fight right now, risking their lives anonymously, because it's the right thing to do.

This war is the starkest good-vs.-evil struggle in Europe since World War II, and the United States MUST be on the right side of history here. There is no excuse for Russia's invasion of Ukraine...no "other side of the story"...this was a naked act of aggression, and it cannot be tolerated or permitted to succeed.

The Western nations, the European Union, NATO, and the United States in particular, MUST do everything we can do -- short of open combat with the Russians -- to ensure Ukraine's ultimate victory and preserve its independence.

Here's a great article from today's Washington Post, an analysis of the Russian intelligence failures and miscalculations that let Putin to think he could actually get away with this invasion...

https://wapo.st/3pOU8MB

 

[biku324]

Indeed. At the end of the day, there is no difference in the effect created by either isolationism or appeasement.

Thank God for the 18th Century resolve of the French in coming to our aid with weapons we did not have and could not afford, especially their fleet (commanded by de Grasse).

 

[UncleEd]

Thanks Beemerguy for posting the
Washington Post story on the spy
agencies' activities.

The story can be seen through
Post #2650.

If there was a way, it should be
required reading for everyone
in this thread who is interested
in the Ukraine war.

I found it very interesting that
the CIA called it very correctly
as to Russia's intentions but
Ukraine was a bit slow in
believing the info.

Still, kudos to the Ukraine
intelligenfce services right
up to present day.

And now a bit of my own
analysis as to why Putin has not
retaliated against the FSB for
its failures. He is solidly in the
clutches of his old friends and
doesn't have the power to get
officially PO'd. His spies can shrug
and he's got to accept it.

 

[biku324]

Well, the Ukrainian military is getting into Black Sea Fleet killing range.

Russia Black Sea Fleet HQ Hit by Drone Strike as Videos Circulate Online

 

[bigwheelzip]

An appropriate greeting for Vice Admiral Viktor Sokolov who has taken over as commander of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.


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[Rudi]

Was listening to Inside the News today. A great radio show. Has anyone heard that puti wants to trade the N. Koreans energy for troops to go to Ukraine? That would not be good. He is also looking to get more high tech from the Chicoms.

 

[biku324]

Yes, both are verified. It would be interesting to see Russia try to hide dead 5'1", 105 lb NK starving conscripts.

 

[UncleEd]

If Putin did get N. Korean troops to
augment his forces, who would
command them? Certainly overall
command would remain with the
Russians.

Some how I feel that those N. Korean
troops would be told their families
would be up a dirty creek if they
didn't give their all.

 

[LVSteve]

The phrase "cannon fodder" springs to mind.

 

[Rudi]

If Putin did get N. Korean troops to
augment his forces, who would
command them? Certainly overall
command would remain with the
Russians.

Some how I feel that those N. Korean
troops would be told their families
would be up a dirty creek if they
didn't give their all.

The people of N .Korea will do what the dictator tells them to.