The other scenario is the probing force finds resistance, pulls back, and then waits for heavy weapons/reinforcements to arrive.
I wouldn't stick a fork in any confrontation too early.
This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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I wouldn't stick a fork in any confrontation too early.
I'm loving this thread, BTW. Great stuff.
Right? I mean, long term, the numbers and resources alone means Russian prevails given enough time.
Of course...see Vietnam, Afghanistan...sometimes there just isn't enough time.
When you finally get to embrace her...
Thanks...obviously, I won't be able to keep updating it around the clock...
For other people adding posts and who may find this thread later and add to it (I hope)...the basic premise is updates around the events and development of the invasion itself, and comments/discussion thereof.
Not really about political commentary/debate, should be able to find that elsewhere on HROT. I hear there's politics discussed on here from time to time.
This i why I’m still suprised Putin actually pulled the trigger here. Had to be convinced they could sweep the board and take the capital quickly. Still might happen, only day 2, but the longer Ukrainian resistance continues the worse it becomes for Putin.
Exactly, could just be a team of cav scouts making contact and mapping out enemy positions.
When the U.S. invaded Iraq in 2003 it was about three weeks before we moved on Bagdad (~400 miles from the jump off in Kuwait).
He threatened he could take Kiev in 'two weeks' back in 2014.
Remember this?
Monday, March 31, 2003
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- The U.S. war plan has "failed," veteran war correspondent Peter Arnett told Iraqi TV in an interview that aired Sunday.
"The first war plan has failed because of Iraqi resistance. Now they are trying to write another war plan," Arnett said. "Clearly, the American war planners misjudged the determination of the Iraqi forces."
Good. Dasvidaniya comrade fluffer.
I don't know about that. If their offensive gets bogged down, they'll create a meat-grinder situation which will pretty much kill the "peacekeeper" angle. Then they're just stuck in someone else's back yard trying to hang on. That is not a historical strength of the Russia military.
Just a reminder, for "reference"...
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I mean, not sure what that proves.Just a reminder, for "reference"...
Baghdad 800:
Washington, D.C. in 1600:
He steps into Poland and its WWIII.
Uh....that "Ukrainians" aren't historic "Russians"...
damn, how'd they get a high res jpeg of Baghdad in 800?I mean, not sure what that proves.
Baghdad 800:
Washington, D.C. in 1600:
It'd be a shame if some Ukrainian "rebels" got a fastboat and a few stingers and got within range of Putin's Black Sea palace....
It is fascinating how closely we are able to observe this unfold. Terrifying, but fascinating. I have to imagine the ability to follow in real time is very bad for Russia's propaganda machine.
If Russia moves south to Lviv, and then to the Moldavian (constitutionally neutral) border Ukraine is geographically isolated from NATO reinforcement.
I would presume that's the aim if the Russians are doing anything that far west.
Ukraine is all a decoy, Putin’s main object is Sweden to take over Volvo and IKEA. He’s playing chess while we’re all playing with ourselves checkers.
Bitcoin donations to the Ukrainian military are soaring as Russia invades
Bitcoin donations to the Ukrainian army are soaring after Moscow launched a large-scale offensive against Ukraine early Thursday.
What is a heat seeking SAM going to do to Putin's Black Sea palace?
TOWs, like Obama was somehow getting into the hands of jihadists in Syria, would be a more suitable weapon for that occasion.
See, it funds terrorists! /sarcBitcoin donations to the Ukrainian military are soaring as Russia invades
Bitcoin donations to the Ukrainian army are soaring after Moscow launched a large-scale offensive against Ukraine early Thursday.www.cnbc.com
I know they don’t exactly have a choice, but was Belarus covered by the sanctions as well?
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According to ancient astronaut theorists.....
Doubtful they would invade Poland....at least at this point. Likely an action to prevent military aid from slipping across.
Soccer mad country, kissing the World Cup goodbye. Yes, in the grand scope of things it’s a small thing, but the more swiftly they become a pariah, the quicker the Russian people revolt against this:
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Oh shit, Putin dun goofed.
He's pissed off 4chan.
Consequences will never be the same.
