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Israel strikes on Iran could have a surprise side effect – and it's good for Ukraine
Express Newspapers ^ | Fri, Jun 13, 2025 | Ciaran McGrath

Posted on 06/13/2025 1:51:23 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican

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1 posted on 06/13/2025 1:51:23 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: delta7

Delta7 is saddened


2 posted on 06/13/2025 1:53:20 PM PDT by TexasGator ('1'1.//1-1.'I'11-.1.'1'11\1I11111111111.1'11.'11/'~~'111./.)
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To: MinorityRepublican

Russia is manufacturing Shahed drones themselves now (Geran-1 and -2).


3 posted on 06/13/2025 2:02:34 PM PDT by packagingguy
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To: MinorityRepublican
The price of oil is definitely good news for Russia.
4 posted on 06/13/2025 2:02:52 PM PDT by Kazan
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To: MinorityRepublican

When Israel takes out the last of Iran’s rocket launchers they will be helpless. I hope the resistance in Iran can overthrow the fullah-muckers.


5 posted on 06/13/2025 2:03:27 PM PDT by beethovenfan (The REAL Great Reset will be when Jesus returns. )
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To: packagingguy

“Russia is manufacturing Shahed drones themselves now (Geran-1 and -2).”

True, but some of their supply still comes from Iran, as does some of the parts used in Russian manufacture


6 posted on 06/13/2025 2:07:54 PM PDT by BeauBo
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To: MinorityRepublican

So, you’re saying Ukraine might have a chance? Just need to keep the war going. For another year or two.


7 posted on 06/13/2025 2:12:29 PM PDT by McGruff
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To: packagingguy

Good then like most everything else they make it’ll be a piece of crap


8 posted on 06/13/2025 2:22:21 PM PDT by datricker (Go Trump/Vance!)
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To: packagingguy

Who writes this stuff? Do they really think Russia can’t make drones????


9 posted on 06/13/2025 2:24:58 PM PDT by packrat35 (Pureblood! No clot shot for me!)
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To: MinorityRepublican

One minor problem:

U.S. shifts military resources in Mideast in response to Israel strikes and possible Iran attack

Associated Press - Friday, June 13, 2025


10 posted on 06/13/2025 2:30:28 PM PDT by McGruff
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To: packagingguy

From the article:

“Mr Geraschenko, a former Interior Ministry adviser, pointed to a possible knock-on effect of the strikes: a disruption to the production and export of Shahed drones, the same loitering munitions Iran has been supplying to Russia for use in its war on Ukraine...

...Russia has depended heavily on these Iranian-designed drones, particularly for attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. While Moscow has made strides towards localising production, much of the engine technology and core components are still imported from abroad.

He said: “Russia puts together drones using Iranian engines in Alabuga, Tatarstan. It’s likely that this logistical chain will be disrupted. If that will indeed happen, we will soon notice that – all that Russia produces is launched at Ukraine straight away.”...

...He (Gerashenko) said: “The most recent Shaheds and their engines (the ones launched at Ukraine) have been produced in China, so I don’t think there will be a great deficit of drones for Russia. Consequently, my assessment is more reserved and pessimistic regarding benefits for Ukraine.”


11 posted on 06/13/2025 2:33:42 PM PDT by BeauBo
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,So, you’re saying Ukraine might have a chance? Just need to keep the war going. For another year or two.

But, by some 'miracle' not related to drone manufacturing or related to Iran's fate, Ukraine has managed to keep Russia at bay, even with all the missiles and drones available to Russia since the beginning of the war.

And thru another miracle, Ukraine itself has access to drone manufacturing, and even missile manufacturing.

And Ukraine will have access to all technology from the west,including whatever chips are necessary for manufacturing all kinds of weapons, while Russia, not so much.

If modern weapons manufacturing is going to make a difference, I'm putting my money on Ukraine.
12 posted on 06/13/2025 3:00:22 PM PDT by adorno ( )
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” I’m putting my money on Ukraine. “

Actions speak louder than words. Ukraine is still looking for foreign fighters also.


13 posted on 06/13/2025 3:08:58 PM PDT by McGruff
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To: MinorityRepublican

https://www.i24news.tv/en/news/ukraine-conflict/artc-zelensky-says-us-redirected-20-000-anti-drone-missiles-meant-for-ukraine


14 posted on 06/13/2025 3:17:11 PM PDT by Sacajaweau
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To: packagingguy

“Russia is manufacturing Shahed drones themselves now (Geran-1 and -2).”

...and China can make up for anything components that Iran was supplying. I guess the Western Media is still thinking that it’s 2022 (and the Zeepers want us to believe the same).


15 posted on 06/13/2025 4:12:15 PM PDT by BobL
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“The price of oil is definitely good news for Russia.”

Be funny if Iran makes good on their possible plan to seal off Hormuz and the Red Sea. About the only major exporter left will be RUZZIA!!!!

I can see Europe then talking to Russia: “About those, uhh, ‘sanctions’, we were JUST KIDDING!!!!. We need oil, and NOW!!!”


16 posted on 06/13/2025 4:16:07 PM PDT by BobL
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To: packrat35

“Who writes this stuff? Do they really think Russia can’t make drones?”

The SAD THING is that the Zeepers then run with the BS and demand we believe them.


17 posted on 06/13/2025 4:17:02 PM PDT by BobL
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To: MinorityRepublican

Good for Ukraine.


18 posted on 06/13/2025 5:01:52 PM PDT by popdonnelly (All the enormous crimes in history have been committed by governments.)
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To: Kazan

And we all love Russia, especially its glorious leader.


19 posted on 06/13/2025 5:02:43 PM PDT by popdonnelly (All the enormous crimes in history have been committed by governments.)
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To: BobL

The sad thing is that you’re hoping for victory for a KGB thug.


20 posted on 06/13/2025 5:06:28 PM PDT by popdonnelly (All the enormous crimes in history have been committed by governments.)
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