[Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

[Eric the meek]

In the big bang media video...does anyone know what the shapes are (centre and right) that look like tornadoes/water spouts...am I being stoopid

I can't shed any light on that. I hadn't played the video before, and at first glance, I thought it might be a column of smoke. Then I noticed it appeared to move around a bit, like a tornado. I'm as much in the dark as you are.

Edit: I think the centre one might be a road sign in the near distance. You can just make out the top of it as the glow from the explosions lifts. I don't know about the one on the right.

 

[Sirnormangall]

His death in prison was previously reported in February. There doesn't seem to be any confirmation that this most recent report of his death is any more accurate than the last... View attachment 190019

I’d missed that about Girkin. From what I’ve read he was close to Putin and part of his inner circle. obviously that’s no guarantee of safety as Putin (like other dictators ) needs to be surrounded by “yes men”

 

[Triggaaar]

 

[Eric the meek]

Ammo warehouse, reportedly holding 400 shahed drones. Would be good if it is true.

 

[Sirnormangall]

I’d missed that about Girkin. From what I’ve read he was close to Putin and part of his inner circle. obviously that’s no guarantee of safety as Putin (like other dictators ) needs to be surrounded by “yes men”

I think I got that wrong about Girkin being close to Putin, but I’m no less happy about his demise. I think he was a bit of a renegade and led pro Russian militia groups in the Donbas.

 

[Eric the meek]

The bit about the 400 Shahed drones - may - actually be true:

Watch 400 Shahed Attack Drones Explode At The Same Time In Southern Russia

A Ukrainian raid struck reportedly struck a drone warehouse near Oktyabrsky.

www.forbes.com

 

[Sirnormangall]

The bit about the 400 Shahed drones - may - actually be true:

Watch 400 Shahed Attack Drones Explode At The Same Time In Southern Russia

A Ukrainian raid struck reportedly struck a drone warehouse near Oktyabrsky.

www.forbes.com

It’s possible too that in addition to the hardware there may have been human casualties including the military expertise who support the drone maintenance, training and transport etc.
Times Radio report today that North Korean casualties have been found in Ukraine - most likely engineers and specialist support staff, not frontline soldiers (yet)

 

[raymondo]

It's still burning...

 

[A1X]

 

[Eric the meek]

Ingushetia is next door to Chechnya, and Georgia.

It could be something. It could be nothing, or very little, and will be quashed as usual.

Or it could be the first local warlords sensing an opportunity as Moscow weakens.

 

[Eric the meek]

And now a big bavovna in Grozny, Chechnya:

It's kicking off.

 

[essbee1]

And now a big bavovna in Grozny, Chechnya:

It's kicking off.

Bring it on.

 

[Sirnormangall]

And now a big bavovna in Grozny, Chechnya:

It's kicking off.

Another unwelcome distraction for Putin who may have to divert resources that would otherwise be deployed against Ukraine. Repressed minority groups might well sense that now is a good time to flex their muscles while Putin’s resources are stretched.

 

[Binney on acid]

cy0g29w45p1o

From BBC news, a report on the tragic, yet seemingly inevitable death of a young Ukrainian journalist.

Another example of the lengths that Mr Genocide's regime will go to, in order to subvert press freedom, and ultimately the truth.

 

[Triggaaar]

cy0g29w45p1o

From BBC news, a report on the tragic, yet seemingly inevitable death of a young Ukrainian journalist.

Another example of the lengths that Mr Genocide's regime will go to, in order to subvert press freedom, and ultimately the truth.

Special Military Operation

 

[raymondo]

Very strong info from Russian bloggers that, on Oct 12th, a Ukrainian F16 shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter jet.
Hopefully the start of many successes .

 

[Eric the meek]

The answer to the question posed in the following tweet, is Yes. Yes it is.

In the replies, you will find a number of Swedes confirming the same thing happening in their country.

 

[Binney on acid]

Mr Genocide would never sanction such actions, surely !!

 

[papachris]

BBC News - 'It's scary - but so's giving birth': The female unit gunning down Russian drones

Ukraine war: Meet Bucha's female unit who gun down Russian drones

The Witches of Bucha, as they call themselves, help protect Ukraine's skies from Russian drones.

www.bbc.com

 

[Doug-ees-evil]

Lots of reports of this, not just CNN:

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Some (unverified) stats (Twitter/X) claim 10,000 NK troops now in Ukraine. WTAF.
Along with Iranian weapons/drones, China training troops on the borders of Nato countries.
And the West response will be?...