This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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Just another reminder of how crazy Russian TV propaganda is.
"Russian state TV explains how Putin could invade the Baltic states of #OTAN and force Sweden to declare neutrality."
"Russian state TV explains how Putin could invade the Baltic states of #OTAN and force Sweden to declare neutrality."
Bet someone like Steelrain will know the differences but these appear to be similar to what the US and UK are also supplying in low numbers to Ukraine.
"The MARS II/MLRS-E rocket launcher unites maximum precision with long range. This artillery system is the advancement of the basic MLRS system, which was developed by the partner nations Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the USA and Italy in the early 1980s and introduced in the US armed forces in 1983.
During networked operating command, the MARS was an effective partner for engaging area targets in conflict scenarios in general and operative fire missions. MARS can fire different types of ammunition at individual targets over distances of 10 to 40 km.
MARS II/MLRS-E and the new GMLRS (Guided Multiple-Launch Rocket System): The development and procurement of modern GMLRS rockets required upgrades to the MLRS launcher, which now bears the name MARS II/MLRS-E. MARS II/MLRS-E in combination with GMLRS enables the high-precision engagement of point and individual targets (artillery sniper weapon).
In cooperation with various European partners, KMW upgraded and modernised the MLRS for several nations:
"The MARS II/MLRS-E rocket launcher unites maximum precision with long range. This artillery system is the advancement of the basic MLRS system, which was developed by the partner nations Germany, France, the United Kingdom, the USA and Italy in the early 1980s and introduced in the US armed forces in 1983.
Facts about the MARS II/MLRS-E
In service with artillery troops for over 25 years
The MLRS has been in use in Germany since 1990 under the designation MARS – Medium Artillery Rocket System.During networked operating command, the MARS was an effective partner for engaging area targets in conflict scenarios in general and operative fire missions. MARS can fire different types of ammunition at individual targets over distances of 10 to 40 km.
MARS II/MLRS-E and the new GMLRS (Guided Multiple-Launch Rocket System): The development and procurement of modern GMLRS rockets required upgrades to the MLRS launcher, which now bears the name MARS II/MLRS-E. MARS II/MLRS-E in combination with GMLRS enables the high-precision engagement of point and individual targets (artillery sniper weapon).
In cooperation with various European partners, KMW upgraded and modernised the MLRS for several nations:
- Germany: from MARS to MARS II/MLRS-E
- Italy: from MLRS to MLRS Improved
- France: from MLRS to Lance Roquette Unitaire (LRU)
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Finally?
The #Slovaquie presented its plan to transfer its 12 MiG-29 combat aircraft to the Air Force The will be delivered to #Ukraine after the #Pologne & the #Tchéquie have agreed to protect Slovak airspace until they receive its F-16s from the
The #Slovaquie presented its plan to transfer its 12 MiG-29 combat aircraft to the Air Force The will be delivered to #Ukraine after the #Pologne & the #Tchéquie have agreed to protect Slovak airspace until they receive its F-16s from the
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I can work our vacation last week into the thread. (Don't worry-no slides!)
When we sent down to Port Arthur, Tx seashore, we had to drive through refineries. There were several of what I think were LNG tankers there.
Later that day when leaving the Louisiana coast, we saw this huge LPG tanker loading up - the BW Pavilian.
When we sent down to Port Arthur, Tx seashore, we had to drive through refineries. There were several of what I think were LNG tankers there.
Later that day when leaving the Louisiana coast, we saw this huge LPG tanker loading up - the BW Pavilian.
Which is why Germany is firing up the coal plants...I can work our vacation last week into the thread. (Don't worry-no slides!)
When we sent down to Port Arthur, Tx seashore, we had to drive through refineries. There were several of what I think were LNG tankers there.
Later that day when leaving the Louisiana coast, we saw this huge LPG tanker loading up - the BW Pavilian.
Germany takes 'bitter' decision to fire up coal power plants as Russia chokes off its vital natural gas supplies
Germany must fill up its natural gas reserves before the winter as supplies get low, the country's economy minister said.
www.businessinsider.com
They have been slow to react, and their messaging has been miserable. I suspect that might be part of the transition to a new government after Merkle being in charge for so many years.Are the Germans off the shit list yet?
Forget the weaponry, I have been surprised that the Germans have not been pouring in more food and medical aid. There is no controversy or harm in medical supplies, is there?
I think they've done pretty well in the humanitarian realm...
World’s second-largest humanitarian donor
The German Government is providing the financial assistance for Ukraine in addition to its commitments in other crises. Because the situation in countries such as Yemen, Syria or Afghanistan is also worsening owing to the recent surge in wheat and food prices caused in no small part by the war in Ukraine. The Federal Foreign Office will therefore this year maintain its high level of commitment in these areas, too, as the world’s second-largest humanitarian donor.
Ukraine: Concrete emergency assistance and solidarity
Hunger, forced migration, displacement, cold: The war of aggression against Ukraine has had disastrous consequences for millions of people. Germany is providing 440 million euro in humanitarian assistance.
www.auswaertiges-amt.de
It is important to keep NATO soldiers out of Ukraine. I am surprised, however, that we are not hearing of contractors working in Ukraine. Not on the frontlines, but 50 miles or so from the frontlines, or in Odessa, Kiev and Lviv.
Perhaps there isn't money to do that?
I've been wondering about that myself. It would certainly solve some problems for the Ukrainians.
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If the Ukrainians take back an entire city, how will Putin spin that as a victory?I think they've done pretty well in the humanitarian realm...
World’s second-largest humanitarian donor
The German Government is providing the financial assistance for Ukraine in addition to its commitments in other crises. Because the situation in countries such as Yemen, Syria or Afghanistan is also worsening owing to the recent surge in wheat and food prices caused in no small part by the war in Ukraine. The Federal Foreign Office will therefore this year maintain its high level of commitment in these areas, too, as the world’s second-largest humanitarian donor.
Ukraine: Concrete emergency assistance and solidarity
Hunger, forced migration, displacement, cold: The war of aggression against Ukraine has had disastrous consequences for millions of people. Germany is providing 440 million euro in humanitarian assistance.
Thanks. I was in part reacting to h-hawks post on the previous page. The medical supplies listed seem skimpy. A lot of the European nations should be pitching in more medical supplies.I think they've done pretty well in the humanitarian realm...
World’s second-largest humanitarian donor
The German Government is providing the financial assistance for Ukraine in addition to its commitments in other crises. Because the situation in countries such as Yemen, Syria or Afghanistan is also worsening owing to the recent surge in wheat and food prices caused in no small part by the war in Ukraine. The Federal Foreign Office will therefore this year maintain its high level of commitment in these areas, too, as the world’s second-largest humanitarian donor.
Ukraine: Concrete emergency assistance and solidarity
Hunger, forced migration, displacement, cold: The war of aggression against Ukraine has had disastrous consequences for millions of people. Germany is providing 440 million euro in humanitarian assistance.
He could take a page from our Cyclone friends handbook and claim that Russia never really wanted that city anyway...
Can someone articulate why Snake Island is so coveted? Is it for show/morale, or is it pivotal to the defense/invasion of Ukraine?
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Snake Island is a small rock with big significance. If Putin’s army is able to set up long-range air defenses and other military supplies there, that could cripple Kyiv’s ability to defend the entire southwestern coast, including Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port.
But Russian control over Snake Island is also a problem for the rest of us. Moscow is using it to help support a naval blockade against Ukraine that keeps vital exports of grain and cooking oils from reaching the rest of the world.
Why the battle over Ukraine’s Snake Island matters for the world
One of the most important battles raging in the Russia-Ukraine war is over Snake Island, a tiny, craggy, largely uninhabitable speck of land in the Black Sea off the southwestern coast of Ukraine.
www.gzeromedia.com
Thanks. Just seems like who ever holds it is going to be the recipient of missile/rocket attacks, especially when Ukraine does not currently have much of a Navy.Snake Island is a small rock with big significance. If Putin’s army is able to set up long-range air defenses and other military supplies there, that could cripple Kyiv’s ability to defend the entire southwestern coast, including Odesa, Ukraine’s largest port.
But Russian control over Snake Island is also a problem for the rest of us. Moscow is using it to help support a naval blockade against Ukraine that keeps vital exports of grain and cooking oils from reaching the rest of the world.
Why the battle over Ukraine’s Snake Island matters for the world
One of the most important battles raging in the Russia-Ukraine war is over Snake Island, a tiny, craggy, largely uninhabitable speck of land in the Black Sea off the southwestern coast of Ukraine.
A former US general compared Russia’s war in Ukraine to a ‘heavyweight boxing match’ and said a ‘knockout blow’ is coming
Mark Hertling, the former top commander of the US Army forces in Europe, said fighting in eastern Ukraine is like a "slugfest."
He won't, he'll just shell it until it's a useless pile of rubble and let them keep it. It'll cost more to rebuild than it was ever worth.
Sadly, if this is true, it looks like the attempts to capture the island failed.
Kyiv launches 'massive' night-time mission to retake Snake Island
Ukrainian forces have launched a “massive” night-time mission to retake Snake Island, the Black Sea outpost captured by Russia at the start of the war.
This is how I view it too-it is small and vulnerable so it was only practical for Russia to hold it when they controlled the waters around it. But with Ukraine chasing away the fleet, and now having weapons that can shell it, IMHO it's importance has dropped.
Maybe someone will be kind enough to read this to trump jr.
"US actor Ben Stiller has met with Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, as part of his role as ambassador for the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR)."
China firm helping Russia kill Ukraine drone pilots?
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/ukraine-defeat-russia-undermined-chinese-technology
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/ukraine-defeat-russia-undermined-chinese-technology
You are an Orc working near an ammo depot-spectacular.
More on that. I feel that Ukraine regaining their coast (I hope) is worth the temporary loss of some eastern land.
Amazing AP story about helicopter rescue flights to get of wounded soldiers out of Mariupol.
Maybe Don Jr should read it?
https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-rescue-missions-daa28fd48e3e03c181c404b944d391e9
Maybe Don Jr should read it?
https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-rescue-missions-daa28fd48e3e03c181c404b944d391e9
Just asking, but did he tweet this out? Why not use Truth?
