WTF Is Going On With The Russian Military?

[Leweman]

Looks like they are dying because Biden is resident.

 

[TheGreatSatan]

No, they were baiting Putin into a quagmire.

Unnecessary blood shed, and for what? What if putin fires nukes? This whole thing stinks. I hope Putin backs down and seeks a diplomatic solution.

 

[Moonglow]

 

[Moonglow]

No, they were baiting Putin into a quagmire.

Those shoulder-fired anti-tank weapons are killers. I used to work on them in the army.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

It doesn't sound like the heart of the Russian soldiers is in it, to attack peaceful Ukraine. Vlad has a morale problem.

Unfortunately, Putin will eventually prevail.

But it’s good to see he’s paying a high cost in men and equipment.

 

[White 6]

I'm skeptical, especially from the 'our side' reports out of the Ukraine.

Maybe on a map.

I don't know. You see that tank run over that civilian vehicle? If that isn't a war crime, nothing is.
Also, if that shows the level of professionalism of the Russian military......
Saw Putin put his nuke forces on high alert.....if they are any different than those clown in that tank.....God forbid some asshole doesn't pop one off.

Yes, a deliberate attack on a civilian is a war crime.
The "announce" was for scaring the timid. If you intended use, would you announce? I would not. Strategic use of no advantage. Tactical low yeild use, would simply destroy the prize as the Ukrainians are too dispersed, and would make a large no travel zone for Russian forces, the wind is more often from the west for 7.5 months (from late August to early April), since most of the fighting is in the East, that puts the fallout on Russia. At one time I could formulate a nuclear downwind message in my sleep. Russians have had training similar to mine. I do not see a good use for an area denial weapon and Ukraine force too dispersed for a point weapon. Use does not favor Russia in this situation and would further complicate Putin's life or what there was left of it.

 

[B. Kidd]

I saw some pics of Russian soldiers. I swear they looked like they were 14-15 year olds.

They used 9 yr. olds at Stalingrad in WWII, and held against the Nazis.

 

[bodecea]

^^^^^ Fake News.....

You keep cheering Putin and Russia. It's being noted.

 

[Sunni Man]

You keep cheering Putin and Russia. It's being noted.

And?? ....

 

[Decus]

A huge three-mile convoy of Russian military equipment has been spotted outside Kyiv. Hundreds of military vehicles ferrying troops, tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and artillery were captured in satellite imagery around 40 miles from the capital. The Mayor of Kyiv, the former heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko, earlier said the city was "completely surrounded" but later withdrew that statement.

If the Ukrainians also destroy that column what else do you foresee? The Russians are not wanted and even the civilians are fighting. As one Ukrainian said to the Russians: "Welcome to Hell".

"“It’s pretty clear that their capability in deploying large conventional forces are underwhelming,” said the retired general, “It makes my blood go cold to think of invading a country where everyone hates you and almost all the adults are willing to fight you with whatever it is they have."

"“What this means is that nothing is secure, your lines of communication are going to be cut repeatedly, the trucks moving ammo, food, water, everything that an army needs, these are going to be attacked.”"

Pummelled by Ukraine’s army, and stymied even by unarmed civilians, the Russian blitzkrieg is faltering

Next 48 hours of Vladimir Putin’s deranged war will be critical, as fierce resistance and tactical blunders dent his hopes of swift victory

www.telegraph.co.uk

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[bodecea]

Looks like they are dying because Biden is resident.

The Blame America First crowd.

 

[Wild Bill Kelsoe]

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The fighting in many parts of Ukraine has been tremendously hard. Ukrainian soldiers have proven themselves incredibly tough and fearless, as have Ukrainian civilians. By now, the videos of Ukrainians driving up to Russian tankers to chastise them for being in the wrong country, or of Ukrainian soldiers casually strolling through automatic weapon fire to level a anti-tank weapon at ranks of Russian vehicles have become so common that they’re like a meme which gets reinforced by the hour.

This video shows Russian forces shooting at a Ukrainian armored carrier outside of Kyiv. The only problem: the carrier is actually a statue in a park. And despite multiple shots from multiple vehicles at close range, they missed.

They did manage to knock down a telephone pole.

Ukraine update: What the f**k is going on with the Russian military?

The fighting in many parts of Ukraine has been tremendously hard. Ukrainian soldiers have proven themselves incredibly tough and fearless, as have Ukrainian civilians. By now, the videos of Ukrainians driving up to Russian tankers to chastise them for...

www.dailykos.com

Oh, and did I mention 5000 soldiers in Russia are rioting, because they don't want to go into Ukraine? No?

5,000 Russian Soldiers Riot, Refuse to Go to Ukraine

OBOZREVATEL is reporting that 5,000 contract servicemen -not conscripts, professional soldiers- rioted in the Belgorod region of Russia, which is right across the border from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. About 5,000 contract soldiers, who were...

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Tye Russian army is fucked up. It's been fucked up for years.

 

[Wild Bill Kelsoe]

They used to all be Soviets.

The bulk of the Soviet officer corps came from the satellite states, primarily Ukraine and the Balkins.

 

[Mac1958]

You keep cheering Putin and Russia. It's being noted.

One of the main reasons I'm such a fan of freedom of expression.

I want to know who these people are, what they're thinking, who agrees with them, and who enables them.

 

[Sunni Man]

The bulk of the Soviet officer corps came from the satellite states, primarily Ukraine and the Balkins.

....................

 

[AzogtheDefiler]

View attachment 608308

The fighting in many parts of Ukraine has been tremendously hard. Ukrainian soldiers have proven themselves incredibly tough and fearless, as have Ukrainian civilians. By now, the videos of Ukrainians driving up to Russian tankers to chastise them for being in the wrong country, or of Ukrainian soldiers casually strolling through automatic weapon fire to level a anti-tank weapon at ranks of Russian vehicles have become so common that they’re like a meme which gets reinforced by the hour.

This video shows Russian forces shooting at a Ukrainian armored carrier outside of Kyiv. The only problem: the carrier is actually a statue in a park. And despite multiple shots from multiple vehicles at close range, they missed.

They did manage to knock down a telephone pole.

Ukraine update: What the f**k is going on with the Russian military?

The fighting in many parts of Ukraine has been tremendously hard. Ukrainian soldiers have proven themselves incredibly tough and fearless, as have Ukrainian civilians. By now, the videos of Ukrainians driving up to Russian tankers to chastise them for...

www.dailykos.com

Oh, and did I mention 5000 soldiers in Russia are rioting, because they don't want to go into Ukraine? No?

5,000 Russian Soldiers Riot, Refuse to Go to Ukraine

OBOZREVATEL is reporting that 5,000 contract servicemen -not conscripts, professional soldiers- rioted in the Belgorod region of Russia, which is right across the border from the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. About 5,000 contract soldiers, who were...

www.dailykos.com

This is good news for Ukraine and the world

 

[San Souci]

"If" these reports are true, it marks the beginning of the end for Putin.

And if he pushes the Button? He could ,ya know. Of course ,the Generals could pull a coup on him. I am sure SOME Russians value their lives over Putins.

 

[Sunni Man]

The Blame America First crowd.

Composed of looney liberals, lefty Democrats, and vegetable Biden supporters. ...

 

[skews13]

If the Ukrainians also destroy that column what else do you foresee? The Russians are not wanted and even the civilians are fighting. As one Ukrainian said to the Russians: "Welcome to Hell".

"“It’s pretty clear that their capability in deploying large conventional forces are underwhelming,” said the retired general, “It makes my blood go cold to think of invading a country where everyone hates you and almost all the adults are willing to fight you with whatever it is they have."

"“What this means is that nothing is secure, your lines of communication are going to be cut repeatedly, the trucks moving ammo, food, water, everything that an army needs, these are going to be attacked.”"

Pummelled by Ukraine’s army, and stymied even by unarmed civilians, the Russian blitzkrieg is faltering

Next 48 hours of Vladimir Putin’s deranged war will be critical, as fierce resistance and tactical blunders dent his hopes of swift victory

www.telegraph.co.uk

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It will eventually beca

Unfortunately, Putin will eventually prevail.

But it’s good to see he’s paying a high cost in men and equipment.

It's already becoming an insurgency. The Russian generals completely screwed the pooch on the invasion, in strategic, operational, and tactical execution. They are now finding out that mobile armor doesn't work well in urban environments. Ukrainians simply hide behind the buildings, and come in from behind tanks, and BMP's, and hit them in the rear with anti armor weapons. It's even worse when they run out of fuel, and have to sit and wait to be slaughtered.

NATO should have better prepared for an invasion by putting more equipment at the borders of Germany, and Poland, and put more equipment in the Baltics, Sweden, and Finland. They should have sent in more air defenses to Ukraine weeks ago. Better late than never, but that was a strategic mistake on our part.

"Never wait for trouble"

Gen. Chuck Yeager

 

[B. Kidd]

It will eventually beca


It's already becoming an insurgency. The Russian generals completely screwed the pooch on the invasion, in strategic, operational, and tactical execution. They are now finding out that mobile armor doesn't work well in urban environments. Ukrainians simply hide behind the buildings, and come in from behind tanks, and BMP's, and hit them in the rear with anti armor weapons. It's even worse when they run out of fuel, and have to sit and wait to be slaughtered.

NATO should have better prepared for an invasion by putting more equipment at the borders of Germany, and Poland, and put more equipment in the Baltics, Sweden, and Finland. They should have sent in more air defenses to Ukraine weeks ago. Better late than never, but that was a strategic mistake on our part.

"Never wait for trouble"

Gen. Chuck Yeager

You make it sound like the invasion is over 4 days in.
You're dumber than a 3rd grader!!