Posted on 04/08/2022 9:58:44 AM PDT by SpeedyInTexas
In a conflict that is shaping up to be one of the most intense and rapidly developing of our time, drones have come to play an increasingly important role, and could well end up being one of the pivotal factors in its eventual conclusion. Thus, the delivery of at least 16 additional Bayraktar TB2 UCAVs, on top of the 18 already in Ukraine's pre-war inventory, constitutes perhaps one of the most significant instances of support to Ukraine's plight yet. [1] Now evidence has emerged that Turkey's drone contributions have not remained limited to the TB2, with new combat footage of Baykar's Mini-Bayraktar UAV confirming their delivery to the country. [2]
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Probably too lae, but what is the stock symbol of the company that makes these bad boys?
“’Russia mobilizing 60,000 reservists to join the war in Ukraine: U.S. senior defense official”
An earlier report about the defense of Kyev talked about the Ukes taking standard anti-tank grenades - adding fins to them - and dropping those from the drones. That they used them to stop the initial tank attack.
Russia mobilizing 60,000 reservists
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Trouble on top of that is that one group of conscripts are timing out and another is being inducted. Will Pootie give either group any training before they go into the meat grinder? Probably not.
“Russian commanders reportedly refuse to accept applications for the dismissal of military personnel, even from those whose contracts have already expired.”
Apparently quite real...saw it on another site with Ukranian comments.
in low income countries food makes up 50% or more of monthly budgets. Double the price of food and suddenly a lot people go hungry.
well the question now has shifted from can the russians win to can the ukranians win.
my guess right now is that as long as either side has the will and the means to fight—they will continue to fight.
in my opinion both sides have the will and the means to fight.
so this will be a long war.
this war will exact a pretty price on the rest of the world.
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Ask the crew of the Moskva.
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