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At the Edge of Kyiv, Ukrainians Show Off Their Counteroffensive
New York Times ^ | March 26, 2022, 10:17 a.m. ET | Carlotta Gall

Posted on 03/26/2022 9:52:16 AM PDT by Zhang Fei

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To: BeauBo

https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/toysdd/russian_great_army_look_at_these_children_these/

This “kid” lived in Donetsk and was forced into the DNR/LNR army. Looks like 16,17 years old. Now POW.


21 posted on 03/26/2022 1:13:26 PM PDT by SpeedyInTexas (Whenever a Russian soldier is killed, an Angel gets its wings)
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To: BeauBo

Large group of Russian POWs.

https://twitter.com/666_mancer/status/1507816749441458182


22 posted on 03/26/2022 2:54:38 PM PDT by SpeedyInTexas (Whenever a Russian soldier is killed, an Angel gets its wings)
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This “kid” lived in Donetsk and was forced into the DNR/LNR army. Looks like 16,17 years old. Now POW.

Barely legal Russian cannon fodder.

23 posted on 03/26/2022 3:13:17 PM PDT by tlozo (Trump-the Russian invasion of Ukraine is " truly a crime against humanity")
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Another large group of POWs.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ukraine/comments/tp4udq/ukrainian_troops_assaulting_russian_positions_in/


24 posted on 03/26/2022 3:36:43 PM PDT by SpeedyInTexas (Whenever a Russian soldier is killed, an Angel gets its wings)
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To: alexander_busek

“The implication being... ? Come on: Don’t be shy!
What is the significance of being “dug in?””

It simply means it was not maneuvering. Perhaps it was trying to lower its profile. I didn’t see its treads or chassis.

The crew did not consult with me before it took up this position. Hell, maybe they abandoned the damn thing and beat feet. Maybe they told you what they were up to?


25 posted on 03/26/2022 4:22:54 PM PDT by ought-six (Multiculturalism is national suicide, and political correctness is the cyanide capsule. )
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To: alexander_busek

Armor in a hull-down position presents a smaller target in a LOS situation. But while the Javelin may acquire by LOS at ground level, it actually increases in altitude and strikes from a high angle, IIRC.


26 posted on 03/26/2022 4:30:29 PM PDT by Gaffer
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To: BeauBo

The Ukes need many high altitude THAAD batteries. And int from us.

Agreed on the Javelins, etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvRnbIeTDAo

(Using a Ukrainian made ATGM, I believe. Lugged around in a Chevy Aveo!)

The back story on the operator, Tetyana Chornovol, is pretty amazing. Not exactly the girl who winked at ya’ at the sports bar. A bit controversial, but, it goes with the territory. Pooty has really stepped in it.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetiana_Chornovol


27 posted on 03/26/2022 10:16:44 PM PDT by Paul R. (You know your pullets are dumb if they don't recognize a half Whopper as food!)
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To: Gaffer

Correct.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FGM-148_Javelin


28 posted on 03/26/2022 10:18:50 PM PDT by Paul R. (You know your pullets are dumb if they don't recognize a half Whopper as food!)
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To: BeauBo

I do believe she may be pro 2A. A bit over the top, perhaps.

https://www.facebook.com/100003579973128/videos/2427855687343740/


29 posted on 03/26/2022 10:24:23 PM PDT by Paul R. (You know your pullets are dumb if they don't recognize a half Whopper as food!)
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To: Paul R.

She is a fighter alright!

I thinK she operates the Ukrainian Stugna-P anti-armor system, in her new job


30 posted on 03/27/2022 12:59:13 AM PDT by BeauBo
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