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Russian military convoy has advanced from Ivankiv to outskirts of Kyiv, satellite images show (17 miles long)
CNN ^ | February 28th, 2022 | Paul P. Murphy

Posted on 02/28/2022 8:10:18 PM PST by Mariner

A Russian military convoy that was outside of Ivankiv, Ukraine, on Sunday has since made it to the outskirts of Kyiv, satellite images show.

On Sunday, the convoy was roughly 40 miles northwest of the Ukrainian capital, according to images provided by Maxar Technologies.

Maxar said that roughly 17 miles of roadway is chocked full of the convoy, which consists of armored vehicles, tanks, towed artillery and other logistical vehicles.

The private US company said the convoy was located on the T-1011 highway at Antonov air base around 11:11 a.m local time.

Antonov is roughly 17 miles from the center of the Ukrainian capital.

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To: anton

Bret Baier just said there are 2 chokepoints for those 2 columns approaching Kiev from the north. Should be easy enough to cut off. I’d blow up the rear of the column and keep the equipment. Make the soldiers walk home.


21 posted on 02/28/2022 8:22:38 PM PST by DIRTYSECRET (S)
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To: Mariner

Yes a 17 mile stretch of road choked with vehicles is what you call a “target rich environment.”. Vehicles in convoy are at their most vulnerable.


22 posted on 02/28/2022 8:23:14 PM PST by hinckley buzzard ( Resist the narrative.)
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To: oblomov

The proof is in the pudding and we will know the fate of the Ukraine soon.

If I’m proven right I plan a campaign of friendly harassment reminding people and if I’m wrong I think I’ll take a two week break from FR. LOL

Half the Freeperati are going to have egg all over their faces and tempers are hot.


23 posted on 02/28/2022 8:24:59 PM PST by wildcard_redneck (Welcome to leftist Planet Lab Cage where are YOU are the rat)
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To: hinckley buzzard

You know there are some Polish pilots itching to go, just like the 303rd Kosciuszko Squadron during The Battle of Britain.

“Repeat, Please?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXf1bhEEXd0


24 posted on 02/28/2022 8:24:59 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Newbomb Turk

Couple A10 warthogs would have quite a time with a 17 mile long convoy.


The road out of Kuwait headed toward Baghdad comes to mind. I know a gunship crew that is salivating right now.


25 posted on 02/28/2022 8:25:09 PM PST by centermass_socrates (Look into a conservative and see hope and virtue, look in a liberal and you only see meat.)
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To: Mariner

Which makes me wonder about the authenticity of the story?

They have also told us Ukraine’s air force is alive and well and receiving reinforcements (70 aircraft) from three Eastern European countries in NATO (Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia).

If that’s sticking out so big and long, you chop its off.

If it’s really out there?


26 posted on 02/28/2022 8:25:36 PM PST by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS REMEMBER PASTOR NIEMOLLER)
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To: nuconvert

Early on the Russians claimed they had destroyed the base from which Ukraine was operating its drones, which was in southern Ukraine

Also, that the factory where Ukraine was producing drones under license from Turkey was destoyed

Then, videos were released of at least three bayraktar drone strikes on Russian columns, absolutely devastating strikes

So who knows how many drones the Ukrainians have or how difficult it is to get them in an effective position without being shot down


27 posted on 02/28/2022 8:25:41 PM PST by Meet the New Boss (In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act)
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To: anton

“Putin is going to be removed by his own citizens”

In Russia “lead poisoning” of a leader can’t be ruled out as a possibility. Though when you consider what the guy who can take out the top cutthroat ex-KGB agent would be like , the “devil you know” might be a better situation.


28 posted on 02/28/2022 8:26:13 PM PST by LouieFisk
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To: All

The convoy will begin to deploy to both sides soon, as part of encirclement. This will be announced as stiff resistance having stopped their advance.

Hopefully the questions about why no strafing will have faded by then.


29 posted on 02/28/2022 8:26:25 PM PST by Owen
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To: Pikachu_Dad
"Reports of air raids in all Western Ukrainian provinces just now. So that answer is pretty clear."

Apparently the Ukrainians didn't pay the Big Guy enough money to purchase air superiority. Does Burisma have any combat aircraft?

30 posted on 02/28/2022 8:27:45 PM PST by wildcard_redneck (Welcome to leftist Planet Lab Cage where are YOU are the rat)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

What do you use to “choke” 2 moving armored divisions?

Only air power. Or moving armored divisions of your own.


31 posted on 02/28/2022 8:28:43 PM PST by Mariner (War criminal #18)
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To: ifinnegan

Kiev is about 80 miles from the Belarus border. The convoy is north of Kiev. No “hundred of miles” involved here. More like maybe 40-50 at the most. Resistance is waiting. Ever heard of the concept of “ambush?” Nah probably not.


32 posted on 02/28/2022 8:28:45 PM PST by hinckley buzzard ( Resist the narrative.)
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To: hinckley buzzard

Praying to St. Javelin.


33 posted on 02/28/2022 8:30:37 PM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: Mariner
All those German-donated helmets will scare them off - nasty pointy things that could put someones eyes out!

34 posted on 02/28/2022 8:31:52 PM PST by LouieFisk
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To: hinckley buzzard

A sure and certain sign of complete air dominance.

And being boldly certain you have it.

Russia is losing this war badly in the information space. A rare slaughter.

But it looks like they intend to win it on the ground conclusively.


35 posted on 02/28/2022 8:31:52 PM PST by Mariner (War criminal #18)
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To: wildcard_redneck

I think you’ll be proven right.

And I don’t say this with any joy. War is horrible for everyone involved.

The fact that the US & Europe lowered the boom earlier today with sanctions tells us what we need to know. They’re getting reliable intelligence on what’s happening. If their own propaganda were true, they’d let the Ukraine Armed Forces destroy the Russians or chase them back over the border.


36 posted on 02/28/2022 8:34:49 PM PST by oblomov
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To: Mariner

Putin is riding up front on his white horse, no shirt, grinning maniacally.

I read it on the net!


37 posted on 02/28/2022 8:35:39 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (The only way to secure your own future is to create it yourself.)
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To: Nextrush

“If it’s really out there?”

Perhaps you know of a way the Sat company could fake 17 miles of Ukrainian hiway covered in Russian men and equipment...and not get called on it from every element of the international deep state.

I don’t.

CNN put out the story.

That convoy is headed for Kiev.


38 posted on 02/28/2022 8:36:33 PM PST by Mariner (War criminal #18)
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To: ifinnegan

“What resistance have they met?”

No worries, Zelensky is arming the 6 year-olds.


39 posted on 02/28/2022 8:37:11 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (The only way to secure your own future is to create it yourself.)
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To: Mariner

“Perhaps you know of a way the Sat company could fake 17 miles of Ukrainian hiway covered in Russian”

Actual headline:

40-mile-long Russian tank and artillery convoy observed in satellite images just 17 miles from Kyiv city center


40 posted on 02/28/2022 8:43:30 PM PST by SaxxonWoods (The only way to secure your own future is to create it yourself.)
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