Shoot down a JASSM?
Russian AD hasn't been able to shoot down a TU-141 (picture below).
Posted on 05/28/2023 7:55:09 AM PDT by SpeedyInTexas
“A sad occupier makes a sad video about his liquidated friends.”
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1662901903800279041
“Some of them pretend to be dead.
Some run from the drones, while others try to hide, hoping not to be noticed.
But we see everyone and will come for everyone!”
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1662900198094372864
“The once untouchable ‘Mariupol-Berdyansk corridor’ is now hit on a daily basis. Times are changing.”
“Thread. Ukraine hitting occupied areas like pew pew pew.”
“Lot of news in the past few minutes.”
https://twitter.com/AndrewPerpetua/status/1662884716788301833
“GeoConfirmed UKR.
“Explosions reported in Yur’ivka, 95km from frontline””
https://twitter.com/GeoConfirmed/status/1662887325305585664
“Advisor to the mayor of Mariupol reports that the first 20 dead Russian soldiers caused by the strikes are confirmed. It is reported that a Russian base was hit in Yur’ivka.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1662904868330254339
“The once untouchable ‘Mariupol-Berdyansk corridor’ is now hit on a daily basis.”
Seems like its possible this might keep up for a while.
I saw a report that the UK had 850 Storm Shadows (only 150 of which remained on operational status, against mission requirements). The French have 450 SCALP-EG, and the Germans have about 450 Taurus cruise missiles - all of them are either already retired from service, or scheduled for retirement in the next few years. Additionally, some number more have been exported, and remain in the inventories of Allies.
They are putting them to good use is the kirch bridge in range?
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1662921354721517568
In Kyiv and a number of regions, an air alert has been declared. Residents are asked to go to shelters. Air defense is working over Kyiv, the city military administration said.
“In an hour, plus or minus, it can be very loud,” wrote Nikolai Lukashuk, head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Council.
The Kirch bridge is in range. However, it might be better to leave an escape route open when UKF head into Crimea.
The elite's narrative is changing. Ukraine boosterism is beginning to be replaced with a more realistic view of the facts on the ground.
It’s also an order of magnitude more effective than Russia’s KH-101/55 and Kalibre cruise missiles that require at least 10 missiles to possibly strike 1 target. By the time the Storm Shadow performs its popup maneuver to verify the target, it’s too late for air defense. By all appearances, Russian air defenses would have little chance against the west’s newer/stealthier cruise missiles like the JASSM.
Shoot down a JASSM?
Russian AD hasn't been able to shoot down a TU-141 (picture below).
Syrian Rebels might have scored their biggest hit vs Russian troops since 2016. GRU's Colonel Pechevisty (a Spetsnaz commander), ...was killed in strike against a command post (https://bit.ly/43aXWJY). Rebels said they struck a HQ 2 days ago in Latakia province (Syria).
OSINTdefender @sentdefender 8hr
The Ukrainian Air Force appears to have launched a Significant Volley of “Storm Shadow” Long-Range Cruise Missiles against the Russian-Occupied Cities of Mariupol and Berdyansk today, with Explosions being seen and heard near the Settlements of Uzruf, Yurivka, Novopetrivka, and Volnovakha.
A few months ago someone posted this video of the Archer, it is so magnificent and elegant.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8x8ITwd4Vg&t=37s
“”I saw a report that the UK had 850 Storm Shadows (only 150 of which remained on operational status, against mission requirements). The French have 450 SCALP-EG, and the Germans have about 450 Taurus cruise missiles - all of them are either already retired from service, or scheduled for retirement in the next few years.””
What a wonderful money-saving way to dispose of these.
“the Archer, it is so magnificent and elegant.”
Popped three rounds, and was on the move before the first one hit. And hit they do - first shot on the target.
The operators don’t need to get out of the cab - they can sip their drinks and keep their seat belts on.
Apparently, The Ukrainians are asking for 48 F-16s. I guess they will have them before Christmas.
Ukrainian Air Force Retweeted Defense of Ukraine
@DefenceU May 26
“4 squadrons of F16s (48 aircraft) are exactly what we need to liberate our country from the aggressor.”
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