January 23, 20241 yr Just now, JohnSnowsHair said: Sweden is gonna be in NATO. Not yet. Erdogan still has to sign off and then Hungary as well.
January 23, 20241 yr 5 minutes ago, DrPhilly said: Not yet. Erdogan still has to sign off and then Hungary as well. Turkey approved
January 23, 20241 yr @DrPhilly Ukraine is running out of ammo for its US-supplied Howitzers, a report said. Quote Tom Porter Jan 23, 2024, 8:49 AM EST Ukraine is running out of ammo for its US-supplied Howitzers as it tries to fend off massive Russian attacks The 155-mm M109 self-propelled howitzer fires onto Russian positions near the occupied Ukrainian city of Bakhmut on August 17, 2023 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Global Images Ukraine Ukraine is outgunned at a 10 to one ratio right now, a Ukrainian soldier said. Russia has placed its economy on a war footing, while Western aid to Ukraine has stalled. Ukraine is running low on ammunition for its US-supplied Howitzer guns as it battles to fend off Russian attacks, CNN reported. An artillery crew for an M109 Paladin Howitzer near Bakhmut said that shells were in short supply amid a hold-up in US aid, and they were having to ration their use. "We cannot fulfill our tasks 100% although we want to. My crew and other crews are just waiting for it then we're ready to work around the clock," a Ukrainian commander from the 93rd Mechanized Brigade, whose call sign is Skyba, told the outlet. While Russia has placed its economy on a war footing, gearing up its production of shells and other types of ammunition, Ukraine's supply from its Western allies is dwindling. Russia has reportedly increased its production of shells to around two million a year, according to Ukrainian military intelligence. Meanwhile, its ally North Korea has provided an additional one million. Despite being far wealthier, Ukraine's European allies have not yet met their target of providing Ukraine with one million shells. The US has supplied Ukraine with around two million 155 mm rounds, the type used in the Howitzer, since the conflict began, according to Defense One. Ukraine uses around 240,000 shells a month and ammunition shortages are an increasing problem as Russia intensifies attacks on Ukrainian positions on key parts of the front line. A new US aid package has stalled in Congress amid partisan squabbling, and a European Union aid package is being blocked by Hungary. A Ukrainian soldier told CNN that Ukraine was being outgunned, and Russia also had Soviet-era ammunition reserves to draw on. "The ratio is about 10 to 1. Russia is a country that produces ammo and they have strategic reserves. Yes, they use old Soviet systems. But Soviet systems can still kill," he said.
January 23, 20241 yr @DrPhilly Ukrainians Down Russian Cruise Missile With M2 Browning Machine Gun Quote 1/23/2024 Ukraine has intercepted a Russian cruise missile by using a Browning heavy machine gun, new footage appears to show, as Moscow peppers Ukraine with dozens of missiles in renewed overnight strikes. Ukrainian mobile fire groups in the north of the country "managed to destroy several enemy cruise missiles," Lt. Gen. Serhiy Nayev, commander of the joint forces of the armed forces of Ukraine overseeing mobile air defenses in northern Ukraine and Kyiv, said in a post to the Telegram messaging app on Tuesday. "One of them was destroyed by a Browning machine gun," Nayev said. Ukraine has a network of air defenses, ranging from the U.S.-provided Patriots that have intercepted Russian hypersonic missiles to large-caliber machine guns that Kyiv's fighters have often used to shoot down the Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drones that Moscow frequently launches at the war-torn country. Overnight bombardments of cruise missiles and drones have long been a key feature of Russian attacks on Ukraine. In recent days, Kyiv's air force had reported several Shahed drone strikes, but said early on Tuesday that Moscow had launched a "combined missile attack" on Ukraine overnight. In the brief and dark clip posted by Nayev, a Ukrainian fighter appears to fire rounds towards the sky, before a bright flash and sparks are visible. It was not possible to independently verify the video, and it is not clear whether the clip was recorded between Monday evening and the early hours of Tuesday morning. Newsweek has reached out to the Ukrainian military for comment via email. "It is certainly possible to shoot down a cruise missile with a machine gun," although it is very difficult to do in practice, according to military and weapons expert, David Hambling. There have been several reports throughout the nearly two years of war, suggesting Ukrainian soldiers have succeeded in intercepting Russian cruise missiles with a machine gun. Earlier this month, Nayev awarded a medal to a Ukrainian fighter in the Kyiv region reported to have knocked a cruise missile from the sky with an M2 Browning. Back in December 2022, a Ukrainian commander praised one of their fighters for the same feat, saying that "it's almost impossible to hit a missile with a machine gun but it was done." "A cruise missile is a small, very slow-flying jet aircraft with a lot of explosive on board and a single bullet can easily cause catastrophic damage," Hambling told Newsweek. The hardest part is actually hitting the incoming cruise missile from a distance as it travels at hundreds of miles per hour, he said. Many of the modern anti-aircraft guns like the self-propelled German-made Flakpanzers, have radar-guidance for this reason, Hambling argued. "But if you have enough machine guns putting enough lead into the air and enough missile targets, sooner or later, someone will get lucky." Russia launched a total of 41 missiles, four of which were air defense missiles fired from the border Belgorod region on the northeastern Ukrainian Kharkiv region, Kyiv's military said on Tuesday. The Kremlin fired 15 Kh-101, Kh-555 and Kh-55 cruise missiles from strategic bombers, and eight Kh-22 missiles at the Kharkiv and nearby Sumy region, the Ukrainian air force said. Kyiv registered 12 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and Russian Su-34 jets launched two Kh-59 guided missiles, the military added. Ukraine destroyed all 15 of the Kh-101, Kh-555 and Kh-55 missiles, five of the Iskander-M ballistic missiles and one of the Kh-59 missiles, the air force said. 00:29 Ukrainians Down Russian Cruise Missile With M2 Browning Machine Gun: Video By Ellie Cook Security & Defense Reporter FOLLOW 34 Ukraine has intercepted a Russian cruise missile by using a Browning heavy machine gun, new footage appears to show, as Moscow peppers Ukraine with dozens of missiles in renewed overnight strikes. Ukrainian mobile fire groups in the north of the country "managed to destroy several enemy cruise missiles," Lt. Gen. Serhiy Nayev, commander of the joint forces of the armed forces of Ukraine overseeing mobile air defenses in northern Ukraine and Kyiv, said in a post to the Telegram messaging app on Tuesday. "One of them was destroyed by a Browning machine gun," Nayev said. Ukraine has a network of air defenses, ranging from the U.S.-provided Patriots that have intercepted Russian hypersonic missiles to large-caliber machine guns that Kyiv's fighters have often used to shoot down the Iranian-designed Shahed kamikaze drones that Moscow frequently launches at the war-torn country. Russian Cruise Missile Shot Down By Browning Ukrainian serviceman Sergiy (R) who reportedly shot down a cruise missile using an M2 Browning machine gun, prepares his weapon near Kyiv on January 3, 2024. Ukraine has intercepted a Russian cruise missile using a Browning machine gun, new footage appears to show. ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Overnight bombardments of cruise missiles and drones have long been a key feature of Russian attacks on Ukraine. In recent days, Kyiv's air force had reported several Shahed drone strikes, but said early on Tuesday that Moscow had launched a "combined missile attack" on Ukraine overnight. Sign up for Newsletter NEWSLETTER The Bulletin Your daily briefing of everything you need to know Email address By clicking on SIGN ME UP, you agree to Newsweek's Terms of Use & Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time. In the brief and dark clip posted by Nayev, a Ukrainian fighter appears to fire rounds towards the sky, before a bright flash and sparks are visible. It was not possible to independently verify the video, and it is not clear whether the clip was recorded between Monday evening and the early hours of Tuesday morning. Newsweek has reached out to the Ukrainian military for comment via email. "It is certainly possible to shoot down a cruise missile with a machine gun," although it is very difficult to do in practice, according to military and weapons expert, David Hambling. There have been several reports throughout the nearly two years of war, suggesting Ukrainian soldiers have succeeded in intercepting Russian cruise missiles with a machine gun. Earlier this month, Nayev awarded a medal to a Ukrainian fighter in the Kyiv region reported to have knocked a cruise missile from the sky with an M2 Browning. Back in December 2022, a Ukrainian commander praised one of their fighters for the same feat, saying that "it's almost impossible to hit a missile with a machine gun but it was done." Sign up for Newsweek’s daily headlines "A cruise missile is a small, very slow-flying jet aircraft with a lot of explosive on board and a single bullet can easily cause catastrophic damage," Hambling told Newsweek. The hardest part is actually hitting the incoming cruise missile from a distance as it travels at hundreds of miles per hour, he said. Many of the modern anti-aircraft guns like the self-propelled German-made Flakpanzers, have radar-guidance for this reason, Hambling argued. "But if you have enough machine guns putting enough lead into the air and enough missile targets, sooner or later, someone will get lucky." READ MORE Ukraine achieves big breakthrough due to success against Russian navy Putin's election headquarters disrupted by angry wives of Russian soldiers Russia loses over 2,300 soldiers and 21 tanks in three days, Kyiv says Russia launched a total of 41 missiles, four of which were air defense missiles fired from the border Belgorod region on the northeastern Ukrainian Kharkiv region, Kyiv's military said on Tuesday. The Kremlin fired 15 Kh-101, Kh-555 and Kh-55 cruise missiles from strategic bombers, and eight Kh-22 missiles at the Kharkiv and nearby Sumy region, the Ukrainian air force said. Kyiv registered 12 Iskander-M ballistic missiles, and Russian Su-34 jets launched two Kh-59 guided missiles, the military added. Ukraine destroyed all 15 of the Kh-101, Kh-555 and Kh-55 missiles, five of the Iskander-M ballistic missiles and one of the Kh-59 missiles, the air force said. Nayev warned in early January that Ukraine had enough ammunition for its man-portable air defense systems to "withstand the next few powerful attacks." Russia is attempting to deplete Ukraine's air defenses, meaning Kyiv's priority is keeping them functional with ammunition supplies, Nayev said. "Of course, we would like more missiles for Patriots and the systems themselves," he added. But Ukraine's air defenses can't work without interceptor missiles: "In the medium and long term, we need help from Western countries to replenish the missile stock," Nayev said.
January 23, 20241 yr 31 minutes ago, paco said: @DrPhilly Ukrainians Down Russian Cruise Missile With M2 Browning Machine Gun That sounds impossible and highly likely at the same time.
January 23, 20241 yr 12 minutes ago, Boogyman said: That sounds impossible and highly likely at the same time. Don’t mess with Ma Deuce. I never got a chance to shoot one. Carried an M60 in the 80s, and was a MK-19 Gunner in 05-06, but never an M2.
January 23, 20241 yr 20 minutes ago, Tnt4philly said: Don’t mess with Ma Deuce. I never got a chance to shoot one. Carried an M60 in the 80s, and was a MK-19 Gunner in 05-06, but never an M2. Oh...I meant actually hitting the missile lmao., the odds have to be nuts I would think. I know what the gun is.
January 24, 20241 yr 3 hours ago, Boogyman said: Oh...I meant actually hitting the missile lmao., the odds have to be nuts I would think. I know what the gun is. One of the greatest fears of NATO pilots in the bad old days of the Cold War (when they were rooting around at treetop height) was a division full of Rooskies pointing their AK-47s straight up in the air at the sound of jet engines and pulling the trigger in unison. It was called the "Golden bb."
January 24, 20241 yr 5 hours ago, JohnSnowsHair said: Turkey approved Turkey parliament approved. It isn’t formal until Erdogan signs off.
January 24, 20241 yr Sweden in NATO? First time they’ve been relevant in international affairs since the 30 Years War
January 24, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, Dave Moss said: Sweden in NATO? First time they’ve been relevant in international affairs since the 30 Years War Meh, ABBA was in the 70s
January 24, 20241 yr Russian Marines Are Bolting Leftover Anti-Submarine Rocket-Launchers To Old Tank Chassis https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/01/22/russian-marines-are-bolting-leftover-anti-submarine-rocket-launchers-to-old-tank-chassis/?sh=23510b963cd5
January 25, 20241 yr Two days in now. Erdogan can bounce the Sweden NATO question back to parliament if he wants. It can go back and forth forever according to Turkish law. Also, Orban is now asking for his piece of flesh. This ain’t over yet.
January 25, 20241 yr 23 hours ago, Toastrel said: Russian Marines Are Bolting Leftover Anti-Submarine Rocket-Launchers To Old Tank Chassis https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2024/01/22/russian-marines-are-bolting-leftover-anti-submarine-rocket-launchers-to-old-tank-chassis/?sh=23510b963cd5 Time to add "Ukraine shooting down Russian anti-submarine rockets using a M2 Browning" to the Bingo card and see if it pays off.
January 25, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, DrPhilly said: Two days in now. Erdogan can bounce the Sweden NATO question back to parliament if he wants. It can go back and forth forever according to Turkish law. Also, Orban is now asking for his piece of flesh. This ain’t over yet. He'll sign if he wants his F-16s.
January 25, 20241 yr 4 hours ago, JohnSnowsHair said: He'll sign if he wants his F-16s. Yep and Biden has just sent an urgent appeal to Congress to release those planes.
January 25, 20241 yr 27 minutes ago, DrPhilly said: Yep and Biden has just sent an urgent appeal to Congress to release those planes. Cue GOP outrage at Biden 'giving' weapons to a guy who's wang is tasty to the Donald.
January 25, 20241 yr 17 minutes ago, Toastrel said: Cue GOP outrage at Biden 'giving' weapons to a guy who's wang is tasty to the Donald. More like, cue the outrage at Biden for trying to expand NATO, cause, you know, MAGA loves the dictator Putin.
January 25, 20241 yr Update: Turkish news outlet reports that Erdogan has signed. Two steps left for Sweden. First, Hungary needs to sign. Orban is being a deek now and trying to squeeze the lemon one last time. Second, the formality which is paperwork back thru the US.
January 25, 20241 yr 2 hours ago, barho said: More like, cue the outrage at Biden for trying to expand NATO, cause, you know, MAGA loves the dictator Putin. No. They hate carrying dead beats.
January 26, 20241 yr 16 hours ago, lynched1 said: No. They hate carrying dead beats. This might make sense if Trump wasnt the biggest deadbeat of all time
January 26, 20241 yr 16 hours ago, lynched1 said: No. They hate carrying dead beats. The party worships a serial dead beat known for not paying for things. Dunce isn't a strong enough word for your stupidity.
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