So I stand by the idea that pitin rejects that the Soviet union was actually desolved.
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https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1926903764381810704
Posted on 02/24/2024 5:59:01 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas
https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1926903764381810704
The local government confirmed that at least one drone hit the facility, located nearly 500 miles (800 km) from the Ukrainian border.
https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1926900538622222382
The base is home to a number of Russian heavy transport aircraft.
https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1926480538170249460
Ground level video shows a ground burst & AAA tracers.
This certainly indicates a shortage of short range SAM systems.
https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1926915696392278513
"There are no longer any range restrictions on weapons supplied to Ukraine, not from the British, not from the French, not from us, not from the Americans either. This means that Ukraine can now also defend itself by attacking military positions in Russia, for example.
It couldn't do that until some time ago, and with very few exceptions, it didn't do that until some time ago. Now it can. In jargon, we call this long-range fire, i.e., equipping Ukraine with weapons that attack military targets in the rear.
And that is the decisive qualitative difference in Ukraine's warfare. Russia attacks civilian targets absolutely ruthlessly, bombing cities, kindergartens, hospitals, and old people's homes. Ukraine does not do that.
And we attach great importance to keeping it that way. But, a country that can only defend itself against an attacker on its own territory is not defending itself adequately. And this defense of Ukraine is now also taking place against military infrastructure on Russian territory."
https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1926987470236712970
The attack involved 364 aerial threats launched from multiple directions.
https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1926994809954189731
Reporting From Ukraine:
https://www.youtube.com/@RFU/videos
The complete transcript.
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[ Victory Day Chaos! Hundreds of drones wreak havoc on Moscow! ]
Today [ May 9, 8 pm ], there is an interesting update from the Russian Federation. Here, Ukraine launched a wave after wave of massive drone attacks against Moscow and other targets in the days leading up to Russia’s Victory Day celebrations on the 9th of May.
These strikes have penetrated the Russian air defense, set massive fires, and revealed severe vulnerabilities of the Russian military, sending a powerful message both domestically and internationally.
Over recent nights, the Russian capital has faced repeated drone attacks. The non-stop strikes started on the 5th of May, and the Russian Ministry of Defense later stated that 105 drones had been intercepted across the country during that night alone.
At least 2 drones were also shot down near Podolsk in the Moscow suburbs, where air defense missiles reportedly crashed into residential buildings, highlighting the reason why anti-air systems should not be deployed in the middle of densely populated areas.
The fact that the Ukrainian drones managed to cross 800 km through Russian territory and were shot down from the roofs, showcases the inefficiency of the Russian air defense operations.
The drone waves were massive and came one after another, triggering air raid alarms across multiple regions on their road to Moscow, including Kaluga, Ryazan, and Oryol. Residents reported explosions and mobile network disruptions as Ukrainian drones approached.
As a result of the attacks continuing nonstop for days, Moscow’s main airports, Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, and Domodedovo, were shut down for hours, with similar disruptions reported at airports in other Russian towns, affecting the direct routes of the visiting world leaders. This coincided with the scheduled arrival of Chinese President Xi Jinping, but regular Russian airlines were also forced to cancel 100s of flights due to the ongoing disruptions.
More importantly, these strikes are a part of an extensive Ukrainian campaign serving several important goals.
Firstly, Ukrainian drones are likely attempting to strike military targets gathered near the capital for the Victory Day parade. With many units and pieces of equipment concentrated in warehouses and temporary camps in and around Moscow, the Ukrainians may be looking to exploit this logistical bottleneck.
As these assets cannot immediately disperse after the parade, this creates a vulnerable window. According to witnesses and satellite data, a military airfield in Kubinka, used to host some of the parade forces, was set ablaze by drone strikes, suggesting some of these operations have already achieved success.
Secondly, as over 450 drones were reportedly launched during one night, the scale of these drone attacks is forcing Russia to reposition even more air defense systems toward Moscow, despite they already brought 280 such assets. This shift in coverage can leave other strategic areas, such as Crimea, more exposed.
Ukrainian forces are likely seeking to exploit this by buying time and space for more complex operations. Simultaneously, Ukraine is continuing tests of its long-range Neptune missiles by striking enemy targets in Crimea, indicating a preparation for a high-impact strike, meant to quickly end post Victory Day celebrations.
Thirdly, these attacks undermine the Russian government’s narrative of control and military superiority. The repeated closures of Moscow’s airports have not only disrupted domestic air traffic, but have also interfered with the arrival of foreign delegations.
For example, the plane with the Serbian President Alexander Vucic was forced to land mid-flight because of the great danger of being brought down by the Russian air defense while Ukrainian drones are in the air. Such failures create an image of disarray and vulnerability that could prompt some of Russia’s allies to reevaluate their strategic partnerships.
Lastly, the Ukrainian drone strikes could also aim to exhaust Russian air defense stockpiles by sustaining a high operational tempo over several days. With each drone intercept requiring the launch of costly air defense missiles, the cumulative pressure could eventually reduce Russia’s ability to defend critical infrastructure elsewhere.
This is extremely problematic, especially considering the recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian arsenals, where tens of thousands of missiles were already destroyed.
Overall, Ukraine’s drone campaign is more than just a show of force, it is a deliberate, multifaceted strategy designed to expose Russian weaknesses, disrupt military logistics, and challenge the Russian image of control during what Putin positions as the most important holiday.
By exploiting the Russian concentration of air defenses in and around Moscow Ukraine creates dangerous coverage gaps elsewhere. If Russian commanders continue to redeploy assets to protect against a possible Victory Day embarrassment, they may find themselves exposed in other vital regions and it will be too late to adjust.
Pain is a great motivator and attitude adjuster, even for a psychopath like Putin, and when applied correctly, pain will lead to “peace in our time” for real.
And, if anyone has a butt load of pain coming to him in this life and the next one, for real, it’s dear ol’ Vladdy Vladimirovich.
https://x.com/bayraktar_1love/status/1927024141686751263
Preparation for delivery should include any depot level maintenance open items.
Just a reminder; Biden was a much greater threat to Americans than Putin. The last I looked, Putin didn’t wave into America twenty million 3rd world invaders
“the attack on the Moscow parade was a sure-fire way to start WWIII.”
I am afraid that I must point out the obvious - There is no WWIII.
So obviously, that was just just more empty Russian propaganda.
Bottom Line: Russia is going to be hit more and more at home. Restrictions have been lifted by the Germans, French, and British - and by President Trump. No more range restrictions on the use of Western weapons in Russia. All of Russia has become a free fire zone, because of Putin’s crime spree.
Russia obviously lacks the capability to fight WWIII - it can’t even successfully fight Ukraine.
Russia will obviously cease to exist as a functioning society if it attempts a nuclear weapons use.
So was Trump to some of your people
“Belarus has nuclear weapon delivery systems but no Russian warheads”
All Bark, and no Bite.
As the failed Russian invasion of Ukraine has laid bare before the whole World, Russia’s bark to bite ratio is in a league of its own.
Putin is, and has been since the beginning of this latest invasion of his, violating the formally established laws of war (e.g., The Geneva Convention). Under those laws, to which Russia and the USA are signatories, Putin is a legitimate Military target. Legal fact.
Just today, the Kyiv Independent reports:
“I think President Trump realizes that when President Putin told him he was ready for peace, he lied to him,” Macron said during a visit to Hanoi. “What’s happening in Ukraine is unacceptable and extremely serious. You can’t say you’re ready to talk and then bomb.”
Russia launched a three-day wave of aerial attacks from May 24 to May 26, firing more than 600 drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine...
...Trump, who has repeatedly pressed for a ceasefire and held a two-hour phone call with Putin on May 19, expressed strong disapproval of the latest escalation.
“I’m not happy with Putin,” he told reporters on May 25, adding on Truth Social that the Russian president has gone “absolutely” crazy.
“I’ve always said that he wants all of Ukraine, not just a piece of it, and maybe that’s proving to be right,” Trump wrote. “But if he does, it will lead to the downfall of Russia!”
Without any substantiation whatsoever you call for the assassination of Putin, never once considering the global ramifications. You, and each one of the Bitter Clingers who post here, demonstrate daily your hatred and irrationality. I'm so happy I'm allowed to show anyone who looks in at this Thread exactly who you people really are.
Some here will be deeply disappointed with President Trumps comments, time for the “finger” meme😎
Still trying to be taken seriously?
So I stand by the idea that pitin rejects that the Soviet union was actually desolved.
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