March 8, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: What's the step I'm missing here? How do "US-branded" Migs help Ukraine if they're staged at Ramstein? I’m assuming they don’t want Poland flags on these things because Poland isn’t actually fighting.
March 8, 20223 yr Just now, DBW said: I’m assuming they don’t want Poland flags on these things because Poland isn’t actually fighting. Not sure it really matters whose flag is on the plane if it's a Ukrainian pilot hopping in the cockpit. It's not like Russia is gonna be oblivious to where these planes came from when the transfer from Poland to the US to Ukraine is only one step removed from directly providing them to Ukraine themselves.
March 8, 20223 yr 30 minutes ago, vikas83 said: Quick response. Eating lunch before a noon call You get a lunch break? That's some teacher level work ethic right there.
March 8, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, we_gotta_believe said: They have the available pilots and intact air fields for this? Same question for Romania, where's the nearest air field they're willing to let them use? There are still operable airfields controlled by Ukraine as far as I know that the existing Ukranian Air Force is operating from and is using to get equipment deliveries.
March 8, 20223 yr 13 minutes ago, VanHammersly said: How much do you have to hate your country to still watch this traitor? Formerly anti-war van now has a problem with one of the only media personalities who is against escalating tensions with a nuclear superpower.
March 8, 20223 yr Just now, we_gotta_believe said: Not sure it really matters whose flag is on the plane if it's a Ukrainian pilot hopping in the cockpit. It's not like Russia is gonna be oblivious to where these planes came from when the transfer from Poland to the US to Ukraine is only one step removed from directly providing them to Ukraine themselves. I'm not so sure. According to one of the great military minds of our time, the only thing that identifies aircraft is the flag on the plane.
March 8, 20223 yr Just now, VanHammersly said: I'm not so sure. According to one of the great military minds of our time, the only thing that identifies aircraft is the flag on the plane. FIVE DEEEEEEE CHESSSZZZZZ!!!!
March 8, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, Kz! said: Formerly anti-war van now has a problem with one of the only media personalities who is against escalating tensions with a nuclear superpower. "Against escalating tensions with a nuclear superpower" is a really F'ing stupid way of saying pro fascist dictator.
March 8, 20223 yr 5 minutes ago, mayanh8 said: There are still operable airfields controlled by Ukraine as far as I know that the existing Ukranian Air Force is operating from and is using to get equipment deliveries. Gotcha. Would've thought those would be prime targets to take out ASAP but apparently I'm not privy to the masterfully planned and perfectly calculated tactics of a rational genius like Putin.
March 8, 20223 yr 4 minutes ago, Kz! said: Formerly anti-war van now has a problem with one of the only media personalities who is against escalating tensions with a nuclear superpower. Tucker needs a vacation. Get his story straight this is pathetic.
March 8, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, we_gotta_believe said: Gotcha. Would've thought those would be prime targets to take out ASAP but apparently I'm not privy to the masterfully planned and perfectly calculated tactics of a rational genius like Putin. I believe there's one right on the border with Poland that would be more of a challenge for Russia to target.
March 8, 20223 yr 5 minutes ago, mayanh8 said: The airport's location remains a secret to protect the shipments of weapons, including anti-armor missiles, into Ukraine. The Russian military has not targeted these shipments once they enter Ukraine, the official said, but there is some concern Russia could begin targeting the deliveries as its assault advances. Boy is it ever ironic that Mr.KGB himself is getting his ass handed to him on the intel battlefield.
March 8, 20223 yr There's also the matter of making the conscious decision to strike an airbase where NATO countries are running delivery missions out of. Putin making that call and risking drawing those countries into a direct conflict would be something he'd actively look to avoid doing.
March 8, 20223 yr 5 minutes ago, mayanh8 said: There's also the matter of making the conscious decision to strike an airbase where NATO countries are running delivery missions out of. Putin making that call and risking drawing those countries into a direct conflict would be something he'd actively look to avoid doing. But even failing to target the routes on the ground after shipments cross into Ukrainian territory? Much of the news media has been focused on how well Ukrainians have slowed down advances on kiev, but this really bolsters the argument that they've also done a phenomenal job at making sure every inch of their air space is contested as much as possible.
March 8, 20223 yr The Fascist Dictator Putin murders civilians. pic deleted - Lets not post pictures of dead bodies, ok? Spoiler
March 8, 20223 yr Author 1 minute ago, Paul852 said: The little one in the blue jacket man. Awful. Just the "safe" corridor that @Abracadabratold us yesterday that Russia was letting civilians leave.
March 8, 20223 yr A Russian warship that attacked Snake Island where Ukrainian soldiers cursed out invaders has reportedly been destroyed A Russian warship that attacked Snake Island has reportedly been destroyed by Ukrainian forces. Military sources told The Times UK that the Vasily Bykov was destroyed. It's the same ship that Ukrainian soldiers told to "go F yourself," sources told The Times. A Russian warship that attacked Ukraine's Snake Island last month has reportedly been destroyed. Ukrainian military sources told the Times UK that the large patrol corvette — named Vasily Bykov — was hit by Ukrainian rockets early Monday morning local time. "Ship was destroyed, it is confirmed," one Ukrainian military source told The Times. Military sources told The Times that Vasily Bykov was one of one of two ships that attacked Snake Island last month, in an incident in which Ukrainian soldiers told the Russian ships to "go F yourself."
March 8, 20223 yr 10 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: But even failing to target the routes on the ground after shipments cross into Ukrainian territory? Much of the news media has been focused on how well Ukrainians have slowed down advances on kiev, but this really bolsters the argument that they've also done a phenomenal job at making sure every inch of their air space is contested as much as possible. I'd imagine that airfield is heavily defended at the moment. And maybe not just by Ukraine. The US has been prepping with Ukraine and Zelensky for months before the invasion started. Using this base was surely something that was planned a while ago.
March 8, 20223 yr 11 minutes ago, jsdarkstar said: The Fascist Dictator Putin murders civilians. Spoiler @Bacarty2 - that's how you win, right ?
March 8, 20223 yr Just now, mayanh8 said: I'd imagine that airfield is heavily defended at the moment. And maybe not just by Ukraine. The US has been prepping with Ukraine and Zelensky for months before the invasion started. Using this base was surely something that was planned a while ago. You mean under the assumption it's actually inside Ukraine? Because if it's not, I'm still not sure why finding and lighting up these routes from this base to the rest of the major cities wasn't at the very top of the list for Russia's air force.
March 8, 20223 yr 43 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: Not sure it really matters whose flag is on the plane if it's a Ukrainian pilot hopping in the cockpit. It's not like Russia is gonna be oblivious to where these planes came from when the transfer from Poland to the US to Ukraine is only one step removed from directly providing them to Ukraine themselves. No so much about Russia but controlling the information that gets to the public - imagine the propaganda when a polish plane is show down….people read the headlines or see a picture and don’t know where that plane really came from.
March 8, 20223 yr 14 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said: You mean under the assumption it's actually inside Ukraine? Because if it's not, I'm still not sure why finding and lighting up these routes from this base to the rest of the major cities wasn't at the very top of the list for Russia's air force. It'd be a quite a hike to get out there if you're a Russian convoy. That's Eastern Ukraine... it wouldn't be easy given the weather and resistance. It's also a long way to traverse in the air given Ukraine propensity for shooting down Russian aircraft.
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