LongLeftFlank Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Gooooood morning, North America! ....And what's behind Door Number 3? (oh, looks like that's outgoing. Weird how they fire air defence missiles offensively; seems a little wasteful.) Anyhoo, here's a bloody great bang.... Edited October 15, 2022 by LongLeftFlank 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seedorf81 Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 1 hour ago, Bulletpoint said: Some more speculation on the bridge attack: The truck was detonated remotely - probably not a coincidence that it was a white truck, as it's more visible especially at low light. The driver did not know what was in the truck - notice the truck was driving in the outer lane when it went off. If the driver had been a suicide bomber, he would likely have chosen the innermost lane to bring the explosion closer to the centre of both road bridges, for a better chance the they'd both get destroyed. Despite being seen as a big win for Ukraine, the attack was not a full success. They were hoping both road bridges would be taken out. The train might have been a random target of opportunity. Originally, the bomb might have been intended to go off on the elevated part of the bridge to make it more difficult to repair the damage. But then on the eve of the attack, they noticed a train had stopped there for some reason, and they decided to explode the truck next to the train instead, probably hoping that it carried ammunition that could have been detonated. There's one more, unlikely but not impossible, explanation: that is was a freak accident. That the truck blew up through a technical issue or carelessness. Probably not, but if it was an accident, it would be a blast. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLeftFlank Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Ukraine raises the trolling bar, again! But as @The_Capt correctly reminds us, we cannot afford to assume "Russia Sux" when it comes to the Snark Wars. Those wily Ivans can surprise us, lashing back with sardonic wit! Edited October 15, 2022 by LongLeftFlank 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LongLeftFlank Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Belarus: the Potemkin front... Do some of these poor old duffers count as 2 mobiks? And do they need to bring their own oxygen? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) This tickled me. In particular- "In the books everything is written, you just need to know it and be able to apply it." There's a website floating around listing VDV manuals (http://russianairbornetroops.info/) and while I can't read Russian, judging from the pictures, knowing and applying what's in the books might not help: Which is just... wow. Advance down a street with dismounted infantry sandwiched between two BMDs? No thank you. Then there are elements in these manuals that seem fairly sensible, but are somewhat sabotaged by the er, quality of the art: This is all from the manual with the CMx1 screenshots in, for extra bonus points. Of course, there's a chance it's not legit, but still the mind continues to boggle. Edited October 15, 2022 by Hapless 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongLeftFlank Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Comic book manuals and *shudder* reading is so, like 1985, Daddy-O. The Millenials and Gen Zer(o)s viddy the old YT.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraze Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 33 minutes ago, LongLeftFlank said: Comic book manuals and *shudder* reading is so, like 1985, Daddy-O. The Millenials and Gen Zer(o)s viddy the old YT.... In this case writing Gen Z is more appropriate than you think 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_MonkeyKing Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Unknown top attack drone thing once again in action: Trim.mp4 source: https://twitter.com/Blue_Sauron/status/1581268787420364802 EDIT: wrong to call it a drone. Don't know what it is EDIT2: just a bird Edited October 15, 2022 by The_MonkeyKing 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiduk Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) 26 minutes ago, The_MonkeyKing said: Unknown top attack drone once again in action: DNA-modified pigeon from secret US biolab in Ukraine. Their poo after contact with air turn out to HE substance with around-nuclear TNT equivalent. Several grams of this HE **** can reliase so much energy, like Excalibur warhead ) Edited October 15, 2022 by Haiduk 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_MonkeyKing Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 14 minutes ago, The_MonkeyKing said: Unknown top attack drone once again in action: Trim.mp4 1.46 MB · 0 downloads source: https://twitter.com/Blue_Sauron/status/1581268787420364802 Here is another that is surely the same system from this summer: trim_bb1rwp5sbvctrgia_YE3CUZcc.mp4 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiduk Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 29 minutes ago, The_MonkeyKing said: EDIT: wrong to call it a drone. Don't know what it is Subs at the start of video say "combat pigeon" ) Just a coincidence of strike and pigeon flight = mockery video ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiduk Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Russian Lantset-2 loitering munition hits two UKR S-300 simultainously near Novostepnians'ke village, 2 km SE from Zaporizhzhia. Damn. To lose two launchers from nothing, because two launchers stood side by side. At the beging of video MANPAD launch is seen, likely at Lantset, but missed. This s..t in RUS and UKR armies is called "proyob". And battery commander have to be ready that higher commander will be "yebat' " him from this "proyob". Edited October 15, 2022 by Haiduk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_MonkeyKing Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 25 minutes ago, Haiduk said: Subs at the start of video say "combat pigeon" ) Just a coincidence of strike and pigeon flight = mockery video ) Well darn. Some bird 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danfrodo Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 8 hours ago, LongLeftFlank said: Dang, that either sounds like a headline from @danfrodo 's 'Perilous Liberal Site' or something concocted by the Okhrana (evidently their Learned Elders of Zion had this fetish for derailing trains). Hey LLF, Note that dailykos is a community forum and has lots of nonsense mixed in w stuff that makes sense, so don't think I agree w everything there. The UKR war summaries have been excellent. Your post today about Bakhmut was most excellent, THANKS! I suppose if UKR chose to, it could bring the resources to end this RU attack, but I am guessing it is choosing to use those resources elsewhere. And RU seems to be doing a good job of shaping that front for UKR counterattack all on their own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan/california Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 30 minutes ago, Haiduk said: Russian Lantset-2 loitering munition hits two UKR S-300 simultainously near Novostepnians'ke village, 2 km SE from Zaporizhzhia. Damn. To lose two launchers from nothing, because two launchers stood side by side. At the beging of video MANPAD launch is seen, likely at Lantset, but missed. This s..t in RUS and UKR armies is called "proyob". And battery commander have to be ready that higher commander will be "yebat' " him from this "proyob". I realize there is a large bias towards things that produce videos easily, but these seem like the most dangerous thing in the Russian army? Will those drone jammers in the last Ramstein care package help? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiduk Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) @sburke Major (retired, mobilized) Vadim Sedov. Current unit, rank and duty unknown. He was killed Oct 5. On the photo he has maroon beret - this is unofficial color for the best servicemen of Rosgvardiya/OMON. Serviceman, who wants to get maroon beret must pass very tough physical and combat test - one of more violent is a full-contact sparring with two maroon berets simultainously. Candidate must either win or at least not be knoked out for some limited time. Because this is internal subculture, which has roots from Soviet times and all theese tests unofficial, there are enough accidents, when candidates for maroon color turned out in hospital or even died. So this guy was enough tough... but when you fights like a rifleman with stupid commanders, your days are short - looks like this man had a time to live about week or some more after he was mobilized. Edited October 15, 2022 by Haiduk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiduk Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Group of UKR fighter jets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan/california Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Beleg85 said: Still not confirmed if I read correctly, but quite likely he is training volunteers now. She is really hoping for a new Lada... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan/california Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) 22 minutes ago, Haiduk said: @sburke Major (retired, mobilized) Vadim Sedov. Current unit, rank and duty unknown. He was killed Oct 5. On the photo he has maroon beret - this is unofficial color for the best servicemen of Rosgvardiya/OMON. Serviceman, who wants to get maroon beret must pass very tough physical and combat test - one of more violent is a full-contact sparring with two maroon berets simultainously. Candidate must either win or at least not be knoked out for some limited time. Because this is internal subculture, which has roots from Soviet times and all theese tests unofficial, there are enough accidents, when candidates for maroon color turned out in hospital or even died. So this guy was enough tough... but when you fights like a rifleman with stupid commanders, your days are short - looks like this man had a time to live about week or some more after he was mobilized. One of the Russian's fundamental mistakes is mistaking toughness for effectiveness. Edited October 15, 2022 by dan/california 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/865772.html This seems interesting. Could they be useful pretty soon? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiduk Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) UKR field kitchen dishes: cheese soup, buckweat with vegetables, meat stew, salad, tea Usaully field kitchen is a part of supply unit in battalion/battery. As I told, soldiers also often cook themselves on own positions if situation allows + food reserve received from civil volunteers. MREs are mostly for raids and for heavy situations, where you can't be supplied by normal food. Edited October 15, 2022 by Haiduk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan/california Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Haiduk said: UKR field kitchen dishes: cheese soup, buckweat with vegetables, meat stew, salad, tea That is the video you want the starving conscripts on the other side to see. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiduk Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Ferrets now in Azov regiment, likely in recon unit. Number unknown 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cesmonkey Posted October 15, 2022 Share Posted October 15, 2022 Kherson authorities announced the failure of the Ukrainian offensive https://ria.ru/20221015/spetsoperatsiya-1824311164.html Google translations: Quote Deputy head of administration Stremousov announced the failure of the offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kherson region https://t.me/Stremousov_Kirill/520 Quote The complete failure of the Ukronazi offensive in the Kherson region. The Russian army completely repelled an attempt to break through in the Berislav direction of the Kherson region. Around 5 am, the Ukronazis opened massive fire from barrel artillery and MLRS. Under cover of fire, about 30 tanks and infantry fighting vehicles went on the offensive. Mobile groups of the enemy in armored vehicles and off-road vehicles tried to break through between the strongholds and cut off the Dudchany-Melovoe road, hoping that the armored vehicles following them would be able to wedge in and expand the breakthrough of the front. Artillery and mortars began to work on the advancing armored groups of Nazis and mercenaries. Army aviation helicopters came to the rescue and destroyed several pieces of equipment with guided missiles. Mobile groups of Nazis in pickups were able to go a little deeper, but were repulsed by our ATGMs and grenade launchers. The Kherson region of the Russian Federation is under the full protection of the Russian army. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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