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US to send anti-aircraft Stingers to Ukraine
Stars & Stripes ^ | February 27, 2022 | Associated Press

Posted on 02/27/2022 2:56:45 PM PST by tlozo

The U.S. for the first time has approved the direct delivery of Stinger missiles to Ukraine as part of a package approved by the White House on Friday.

The exact timing of delivery is not known, but officials say the U.S. is currently working on the logistics of the shipment. The officials agreed to discuss the development only if not quoted by name.

The decision comes on the heels of Germany's announcement that it will send 500 Stinger missiles and other weapons and supplies to Ukraine.

The high-speed Stingers are very accurate and are used to shoot down helicopters and other aircraft. Ukrainian officials have been asking for more of the powerful weapons.

Estonia has also been providing Ukraine with Stingers since January, and in order to do that had to get U.S. permission.

(Excerpt) Read more at stripes.com ...


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1 posted on 02/27/2022 2:56:45 PM PST by tlozo
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To: tlozo

Why on earth does this administration feel the need to release this kind of information??


2 posted on 02/27/2022 3:00:20 PM PST by JonPreston (Q: Never have so many, been so wrong, so often)
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To: JonPreston

We live in a world of virtue signaling. That’s all this is. “Look at how generous we are!”


3 posted on 02/27/2022 3:01:22 PM PST by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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To: tlozo

And send TOW anti-tank missiles. Boat loads of them. Charge it to Hunter’s credit card.


4 posted on 02/27/2022 3:01:49 PM PST by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on mycreen name for my FR home page.)
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To: tlozo

Now Biden decides to send weapons? After the Ukraine capital city is surrounded by Russians.

Those Stingers will be intercepted by Putie Poots goons. As usual, Biden is a brain short and months late.


5 posted on 02/27/2022 3:02:57 PM PST by Flavious_Maximus (Fauci is a murderer)
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To: tlozo

UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES. Will some (or many) of these end up in the hands of UNfriendlies? Hopefully they can be “deactivated” remotely and/or with the passage of time.


6 posted on 02/27/2022 3:03:51 PM PST by House Atreides
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To: JonPreston

I can sort of understand it, trying to keep morale up among Ukraine’s forces, after Zelinsky asked for more ammo, telling the troops more is coming

But it’s so late in the game now, I just hope it’s not a day late and a dollar short


7 posted on 02/27/2022 3:04:20 PM PST by Meet the New Boss
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To: Flavious_Maximus

Protecting his and Hunter’s investments???


8 posted on 02/27/2022 3:04:49 PM PST by ex91B10 (Just because you can doesn't mean you should. )
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To: tlozo

They worked well in Afghanistan. Since then I understand that Russia took measures to protect against them (putting armor on some of their aircraft). I guess we’ll get a free test in Ukraine!!!


9 posted on 02/27/2022 3:04:55 PM PST by BobL (I eat at McDonald's and shop at Walmart, I just don't tell anyone.)
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To: JonPreston

Biden’s handlers have assured him that it’ll be all over before they actually have to send the weapons.


10 posted on 02/27/2022 3:05:09 PM PST by Jim Robinson (Resistance to tyranny is obedience to God.)
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To: tlozo

Let the EU service Ukraine. Simple logistics. And let NATO use their funds.


11 posted on 02/27/2022 3:05:21 PM PST by Sacajaweau ( )
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To: tlozo

When? in a week when it’s over? Like sending covid test kits out last week when the pandemic is over?


12 posted on 02/27/2022 3:05:55 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: tlozo

This crisis is the direct result to replacing the highly puissant Donald Trump with Joe Biden.


13 posted on 02/27/2022 3:05:56 PM PST by Savage Beast (The Left has replaced the American Dream with an American Nightmare!)
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To: JonPreston

Zactly.


14 posted on 02/27/2022 3:06:34 PM PST by rrrod (6)
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To: JonPreston

I agree with you this just telegraphs to the Russians on what to look for. Why the do it is to buoy LGB’s massive disapproval numbers.


15 posted on 02/27/2022 3:06:45 PM PST by DarthVader (Not by speeches & majority decisions will the great issues of the day be decided but by Blood & Iron)
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To: JonPreston

I agree with you this just telegraphs to the Russians on what to look for. Why the do it is to buoy LGB’s massive disapproval numbers.


16 posted on 02/27/2022 3:06:45 PM PST by DarthVader (Not by speeches & majority decisions will the great issues of the day be decided but by Blood & Iron)
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To: rarestia

Isn’t this how we started in Vietnam? Sending stuff and people, a little at a time.


17 posted on 02/27/2022 3:08:15 PM PST by drSteve78 (Je suis Deplorable STILL)
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To: BobL
Russia took measures to protect against them (putting armor on some of their aircraft).

If its anything like those welded cages on Russian tanks to protect them from US Javelins, it will be useless. Planes and helicopters are very vulnerable to stingers.

18 posted on 02/27/2022 3:09:12 PM PST by tlozo
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To: rarestia

Morons in power are just more reckless morons.


19 posted on 02/27/2022 3:10:27 PM PST by drSteve78 (Je suis Deplorable STILL)
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To: drSteve78

I’m not clear on the military end game for Putin. Does he just keep marching across the eastern bloc until everyone’s his vassal? Bringing back the old gang?


20 posted on 02/27/2022 3:10:47 PM PST by rarestia (“A nation which can prefer disgrace to danger is prepared for a master, and deserves one.” -Hamilton)
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