Posted on 10/09/2022 7:23:36 AM PDT by Kazan
Boy, looks like I missed the hysteria. Instead of thumbing my way around the internet to catch the latest news on the complete devastation of Russia’s Kerch bridge that unites Crimea with Mother Russia, I was at a gun range being trained by a retired Delta Force operator. He is a hell of a teacher.
Needless to say, my time was better spent (and cheaper) compared to what Ukraine spent on its spectacular failure to destroy the Kerch bridge. Failure? Yes. The initial images of a veritable Dante’s furnace, complete with rolling clouds of black smoke and frantic tongues of flames licking the bridge, seemed to have erased Ukraine’s previous reputation for inept sabotage.
Even Pillsbury Doughboy Alexander Vindman took time off from stuffing his pudgy cheeks with donuts to celebrate the moment.
Even the Brits felt the need to pop a bottle of bubbly and cheer the “MASSIVE” explosion.
But alas, once again, Ukraine failed to deliver the mythic death blow. The bridge is open and traffic is flowing, albeit a little slower and more congested because of damage to one section of the bridge (which is easily repaired). Yes, the portion of the bridge where the truck bomb detonated is closed, but the other part of the bridge is open and operating. Not exactly a “massive” blow. An inconvenience? Yes, but it does not create an insurmountable problem for Russia.
The over joyed reaction to the limited success of this operation in the West belies a desperation. If a major section of the entire bridge had been pulverized then I would understand the jubilation and snarky comments. This is akin to the Germans celebrating the failure to blow up the Bridge at Remagen during World War II. German attempts to destroy that bridge were foiled while allied forces continued to roll into Germany. That bridge–the Ludendorf–collapsed ten days after its capture but that came too late to save the Nazis from the American and British onslaught. Patton and his troops were settled comfortably in Germany.
Let us give Ukraine credit for one thing–they are really pissing off the people of Russia and galvanizing support for Putin to take decisive action. The West insists it wants to get rid of Vladimir Putin but actions like this attack on the Kerch bridge is having the opposite effect on Putin’s popularity and his growing mandate to punish Ukraine as a terrorist state. I suspect that Ukraine will not be as chirpy once Russia chooses to respond in force.
Why no explosion damage to the underside of the section of bridge that fell in the water?
“Hahahaha blowing a bridge in wartime is “terrorism”.
How about blowing up a gas pipeline of one of your allies? Or is that not considered “terrorism” because it was the US who did it? I guess it’s only terrorism when the other guy does it.
Oh, an undated photo of a train! Well, golly, that’s some proof you have right there.
Is that Bigfoot & Elvis I see on that train?
Because (according to some reports) only 2 passenger trains have traversed the bridge. That doesn’t help Ivan move heavy military transports much.
Not really surprising. Most governments are skeptical of NGOs since basically they are American financed efforts to effect “change” (read: regime change.) The fact that her group got financing from the State Department prior to 2010 would make them suspect to a lot of Russians who have watched our efforts to destroy Russia.
Interesting new Telegram channel posts about the bridge explosion.
🇬🇧New details of the terrorist attack on the Crimean bridge
The order for the transportation of Mahir Yusubov was made by TEK-34, which was closed in 2021.
In March 2022, the company suddenly “came to life”, got registered with the tax office, while not engaging in any activity.
On 10/06/22, someone signed by Oleg, at around 02:00 pm, places an application for cargo transportation on the Armavir-Simferopol flight from the TEK-34 account on ATI.
An ad was published from an IP address in Moscow.
Approximately 10 minutes later, Mahir responded to the request.
After another 10-15 minutes, the ad on the site disappeared.
It is known about the cargo that in the application it was called “tare and packaging” and was supposed to be shipped from Armavir on October 6-7. Delivery address: Simferopol
By all parameters it is clear that the passage of the truck across the bridge was scheduled for the birthday of Vladimir Putin, but for some reason it was postponed for a day.
https://t.me/OstashkoNews/30835?single
“Armavir is just past a big checkpoint in Stavropol region. The little buggers knew exactly what they were doing. It’s pretty much a clean run from there all the way to Rostov region. They could get all the way to the bridge, and I think there’s only one checkpoint. Somebody scoped this out good.”
“That company is as dodgy as hell, from a freight expeditor’s point of view. No legal address, just a PO Box. Just enough info to look convincing, not quite enough to believe.”
Also out-of-control illegal immigration over the southern border. Both the destitute masses and legions of those intent on the destruction of the USA whose mindset is Death to America!
Although I don't think a nuke strike by anyone will drive more votes for Democrats and Biden administration. Too many have been worried (like me) that the US Uke war will cause a nuclear exchange.
Johnson is an idiot.
Are you a fish? You must have been underwater to see it happen.
And you changed the subject again.
Is a bullet in a Russian soldier terrorism? I call it tragic justice.
What a snowflake!
In war there are no rules.
Putin’s home on the Black Sea is a legitimate target.
I personally don’t want an escalation, but if he ups the ante again - be a shame to see that thing destroyed.
“ How do you know Putin was behind it?”
Because she was about the 9th one.
“ Is another wrong makes it right.”
Turnabout is always fair play. Always.
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The photo at comment #7 clearly shows appropriate smudge marks on both the fallen road segment and the intact road next to it. I think this suggests the truck bomb, not something under the bridge.
The bridge was not totally wrecked, but early today there was traffic on the unbroken road narrowed to one lane by Jersey type barriers, and last night it was planned to run a passenger train on one track of the rail line. The question is whether either part of the bridge can sustain heavy auto or munitions train traffic in its current condition. This partial success allows Russia a route to retreat, and reduces the amount of supplies they can send to the Kherson offensive, especially since the bridges joining Crimea to Ukraine, uh “Russia”, are mostly or all destroyed.
The funny thing is that none of these accusations were proved. And you are still advocating terrorism, like a derka derka raghead. The consequence is that there will be an open season on Americans and nobody is going to express any compassion.
So, Russia will move armies from where in order to send the other 80% to Ukraine? The East? Yeah…China would love that.
The key is whether MILITARY TRAINS are running.
I think it blowed up real good.
Moving passengers is meaningless. Military supply chain is what is important.
Which is why your man crush, Putin, is stamping his little feet and threatening to really, really make them sorry….again.
Of course you thought a fail would be ‘good’.
You are not alone in that belief given the response of some of your cohorts.
Celebrating failure, the new norm.
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