What's going on in Ukraine?

[tabascoboy]

And the number of strange things going on seems to be increasing, especially since another claim elsewhere that Delimkhanov was alive and well and in Chechnya! You have to wonder if the emojis are a code...

[petej]

More potential infighting between the Russian military/forces and warlords?

[geordie_6]

More tyrant muscle flexing

Another shitbag who seems crazy enough to press the big red button...

[tabascoboy]

Newspaper info on the nationality of the arrested not confirmed

Two people have been arrested after flying drones over central Stockholm.

According to Aftonbladet's information, these are two Russian citizens.

- Two have been arrested for illegal depiction of protected objects, says jury prosecutor Tove Forshällen.

The drones were seen flying over the Riksdag and the government quarters at 3pm on Tuesday.

The police rushed to the scene, where two people were arrested on suspicion of violating the Safety and Aviation Act.

The two arrested persons are Russian citizens, according to Aftonbladet's information. Drone equipment and computers were seized after a search of a hotel room, according to the records.

https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/AP ... are-gripna

[fishfoodie]

More tyrant muscle flexing

Another shitbag who seems crazy enough to press the big red button...

Well if his serfs aren't happy about him putting several great big fucking bullseyes on their Country, they should depose him, because I don't think Putain will be able to provide any help, because all the scumbags he sent last time, are now fertilizing sunflowers.

[Hellraiser]

More tyrant muscle flexing

Another shitbag who seems crazy enough to press the big red button...

I doubt even Luka is stupid enough to believe he get's a say in the control of those nukes.

[Hellraiser]

The Rheinmetall CEO has said that Ukrainian arty crews have put as many as 20k rounds through PzH 2000s without barrel failure. They are designed for 4.5k rounds before replacement/re-boring.

[Niegs]

From another area of the conflict zone, near kreminna

I didn't think their ugly-ass bellhop uniforms could be worse, but the arms are too long and the trousers really don't go with that jacket, like the colour seems a bit off.

[Sandstorm]

From another area of the conflict zone, near kreminna

I didn't think their ugly-ass bellhop uniforms could be worse, but the arms are too long and the trousers really don't go with that jacket, like the colour seems a bit off.

It’s the St Petersburg Travel Lodge interior that makes it all look a bit amateur.

[fishfoodie]

I didn't think their ugly-ass bellhop uniforms could be worse, but the arms are too long and the trousers really don't go with that jacket, like the colour seems a bit off.

They're Chavs !

There mustn't be a word for "Fitted" in Orc ?

It's ironic that it's considered a grave insult to call them, "nekul'turnyy", uncultivated, because that's what it comes down to.

[tabascoboy]

Australia to terminate Russia's diplomatic lease in Canberra over security fears

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government had received "very clear security advice" as to the risk presented by a new Russian presence next to Parliament House.

Mr Albanese said he anticipated the legislation would pass both the House of Representatives and the Senate on Thursday morning.

"The Government has received very clear security advice as to the risk presented by a new Russian presence so close to Parliament House," he said.

"We're acting quickly to ensure the leased site does not become a formal diplomatic presence."

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/aus ... hare:other

[Hellraiser]

[Hellraiser]

[tabascoboy]

[Hellraiser]

[Hellraiser]

[Hellraiser]

Israel is in negotiations to sell 200 Merkava MkII and MkIII tanks to two undisclosed countries, at least one of which is in Europe.

The probable European country is Cyprus. They have 82 T-80s they are prepared to give to Ukraine if they get a good Western replacement, so maybe Merkava MkIII. If the second country is Greece, giving them Merkava MkIIs means they could send active service Leopard 1A5s to Ukraine.

Morocco is also a possibility as they have a lot of T-72s.

[Hellraiser]

[tabascoboy]

[laurent]

Some fancy Crossing equipment


French motorised bridge

[Sinkers]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/resources/id ... 90f2c4e5d0

Interesting read from the Beeb

[tabascoboy]

[Sandstorm]

He's there to spy for Putin.

[Hellraiser]

[Hellraiser]

[tabascoboy]

Since Putin is now relying on "war weariness" in the West, let's hope these levels of support continue


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[tabascoboy]

[tabascoboy]

[tabascoboy]

Hope this delegation weren't simply joining in the chorus of peace at any cost


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[Biffer]

Hope this delegation weren't simply joining in the chorus of peace at any cost


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Suddenly realised he was making direct, explicit threats against NATO countries

[GogLais]

Hope this delegation weren't simply joining in the chorus of peace at any cost


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Suddenly realised he was making direct, explicit threats against NATO countries

Well letting Ukraine fly from NATO countries would be a huge escalation by the West. Which realistically isn’t going to happen so it’s all hot air.

[Hellraiser]

Hope this delegation weren't simply joining in the chorus of peace at any cost


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Suddenly realised he was making direct, explicit threats against NATO countries

Well letting Ukraine fly from NATO countries would be a huge escalation by the West. Which realistically isn’t going to happen so it’s all hot air.

Russia launches attacks from Belarus.

[tabascoboy]

Some vatniks were pouring scorn on the idea of rocket attacks on Kyiv during the delegates' visit earlier. No doubt when they go to Moscow they'll be told it was the Ukrainians launching them at themselves

[Hellraiser]

The Kastuś Kalinoŭski Regiment has confirmed it has recruited active service members of the Belarusian military into its reserve who are providing intel and reconnaissance.

[Hellraiser]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2 ... -the-dark/

[tabascoboy]

Since talk of the break-up of the Russian state as possible result of this war is common along with civil disorder, this can't be good - and is even more revealing about a disregard for public safety and security concerns

USSR Sprinkled More Than 2,500 Nuclear Generators Across The Countryside
Hundreds of these tiny atomic terrors are still unaccounted for in the rugged landscape of the former Soviet Union

opening paras

Ah, the USSR. It was a strange place with strange ideas. Ideas such as planting unprotected mini nuclear power sources into inhospitable and hard-to-reach areas. I mean, nothing should go wrong as long as the government always exists to maintain them, right?

Welcome to the world of Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators or RTGs. It’s a piece of nuclear history I only recently learned about and thought I should bring this whole new horror to your attention as well. These things are just kind of rolling around famously stable Russia, and it seems like it should be a cause for concern.

[tabascoboy]

[tabascoboy]

Interesting series of tweets which can be read as text in full here

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1669 ... 01315.html

[tabascoboy]

Another "uniform that will make your eyes bleed" warning

[fishfoodie]

Another "uniform that will make your eyes bleed" warning

Using the same colour palette as the new Wes Anderson flick