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Posted: 11/20/2023 12:22:11 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
According to Rybar, agreements on this may have been reached during a meeting between Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of Armenia's National Security Council and Ukrainian president’s powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak with the assistance of the Americans. The exact number of available launchers and missiles is unknown: according to open sources, there were at least three, but according to Rybar, several more modernized Tochkas were transferred to the Armenians by Russia. And all of them, along with an impressive ammunition supply (up to 200 missiles), could end up in Ukraine. At the same time, the White House is actively pushing the issue of transferring the Osa-AK anti-aircraft missile systems, which are in service with the Armenian Armed Forces, to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Their number, taking into account losses in the Second Karabakh War, can be up to 30-40 units. Big news there. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 12:32:38 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Looks like a couple of different vehicles in that clip. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 12:35:13 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fervid_dryfire: I wish I understood Russian better... it's hard to figure out the context of the video without the written explanation (which I hope is true, but could also be "wishful thinking" propaganda). Aren't there better targets for a deep-insertion team to be attacking, rather than a bunch of mobiks sleeping in a basement? Or, was this a test run with a bigger future target in mind? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fervid_dryfire: Originally Posted By RockNwood: Originally Posted By Prime: An incredible story from the Zaporizhzhia region. The Russians themselves talked about it and published video confirmation. What it is about: the Ukrainian DRG crossed the front line unnoticed, approached the location of the Russian unit, and this is at least a few kilometers/1
Fighters using silent shooting devices imperceptibly removed the guards guarding the territory. After that, they went down to the required basement (which means that they had all the necessary information), where at that time the enemy personnel were resting/2
And they arranged a real slaughter there. One can only imagine how the Russians felt when they began to be shot at, as they thought, in the safety of the rear. Judging by the footage, they did not expect any danger. As a result, a significant number of enemies were killed and wounded. Probably dozens/3
Judging by the conversations on the video recording, the chimes suffered losses, including from friendly fire. In a panic, the Russian military opened chaotic fire on their own. Fantastic operation. Without a video, of course, this is hard to believe, but the recording is not at all similar to the production/4
“OMG they are killing all the guards in complete silence! Corporal Boris, take first watch.”  That will really fuck with them. Who wants to stand guard? Who wants to sleep? Who wants their mama? I wish I understood Russian better... it's hard to figure out the context of the video without the written explanation (which I hope is true, but could also be "wishful thinking" propaganda). Aren't there better targets for a deep-insertion team to be attacking, rather than a bunch of mobiks sleeping in a basement? Or, was this a test run with a bigger future target in mind? Based on their looks I’m speculating they’re Chechens. If so the Ukrainians are making a point. Also could be valuable because the Chechens are used as barrier troops. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 12:36:58 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Prime:
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Posted: 11/20/2023 12:40:04 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UKjohn: That got opened up real fast , i see the turret ring but no turret Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By UKjohn: Originally Posted By Prime:
, i see the turret ring but no turret It’s sitting upside down on top of the tank. You can see the underside of the reactive armor blocks. And there’s what’s left of a crewman smoking on the ground. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 12:44:45 PM EST
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A interesting interview with a man who use to work for Putin.
 ‘I Worked With Putin: Here’s What You Don’t Know About Him’ |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 12:58:10 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ServusVeritatis: @Easterner It appears to just be the dust cover. They likely had it closed when trying to smash it down on a belt hanging out. You can run a MG42 full auto without one. In fact if this is a continued problem jamming them up (user error) just take them all off….doesn’t keep THAT much gunk out. I have a full auto MG42 and dont even have a dust cover installed right now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/97971/IMG_1053_jpeg-3031974.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ServusVeritatis: Originally Posted By Easterner: Tales of a wandering gunsmith. What the F do these guys do? Why do they think forcing things will make it all better. Time to find parts for an MG3 feed cover.  https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/526834/Screenshot_2023-11-18-10-03-46-829_com_g-3031866.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/526834/Screenshot_2023-11-18-10-03-28-105_com_g-3031867.JPG @Easterner It appears to just be the dust cover. They likely had it closed when trying to smash it down on a belt hanging out. You can run a MG42 full auto without one. In fact if this is a continued problem jamming them up (user error) just take them all off….doesn’t keep THAT much gunk out. I have a full auto MG42 and dont even have a dust cover installed right now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/97971/IMG_1053_jpeg-3031974.JPG The knowledge/experience base of arfcom continues to yield positive results! So, Easterner talked about a lot of blowing debris causing a number of stoppages in the trench environment...could a *loosely* secured cloth or plastic cover help as a cheap replacement when used temporarily over an MG receiver? Sure, if the metal cover is no good then throw it out- but, if his personal AK74 is getting stoppages, then I would have serious concerns about an MG without *any* cover at all. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 1:04:41 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capta: It's sitting upside down on top of the tank. You can see the underside of the reactive armor blocks. And there's what's left of a crewman smoking on the ground.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 1:09:45 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BillyDBerger: Sites die when they ban the good contributors. Rules or no rules people eventually stop tuning in. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By BillyDBerger: Originally Posted By Lieh-tzu:   I almost engaged with a troll in that thread. Dumbass like that is still on the site spewing garbage, while Screechjet got banned. Screech was a real skeptic on Ukraine aid, but he's a super-smart, well-spoken, and informed commenter. Big loss for the site. Sites die when they ban the good contributors. Rules or no rules people eventually stop tuning in. We may define "good contributor" differently. If someone can't keep their emotions under control and subsequently gets banned because of something stupid (disrespectful, etc) that they say- that's on them, not the site. Especially if they've already received multiple warnings, as I am sure many had. Now, if you want to complain about someone getting banned for saying "X," while another person doesn't get banned for saying the same type of "X" in a different thread, then that IS a problem with site admin...by how often is that happening? I'm not trying for a thread slide; just wanted to get my thoughts on this out there. 
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Posted: 11/20/2023 1:14:32 PM EST
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Posted: 11/20/2023 1:19:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fervid_dryfire: The knowledge/experience base of arfcom continues to yield positive results! So, Easterner talked about a lot of blowing debris causing a number of stoppages in the trench environment...could a *loosely* secured cloth or plastic cover help as a cheap replacement when used temporarily over an MG receiver? Sure, if the metal cover is no good then throw it out- but, if his personal AK74 is getting stoppages, then I would have serious concerns about an MG without *any* cover at all. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fervid_dryfire: Originally Posted By ServusVeritatis: Originally Posted By Easterner: Tales of a wandering gunsmith. What the F do these guys do? Why do they think forcing things will make it all better. Time to find parts for an MG3 feed cover. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/526834/Screenshot_2023-11-18-10-03-46-829_com_g-3031866.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/526834/Screenshot_2023-11-18-10-03-28-105_com_g-3031867.JPG @Easterner It appears to just be the dust cover. They likely had it closed when trying to smash it down on a belt hanging out. You can run a MG42 full auto without one. In fact if this is a continued problem jamming them up (user error) just take them all off….doesn’t keep THAT much gunk out. I have a full auto MG42 and dont even have a dust cover installed right now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/97971/IMG_1053_jpeg-3031974.JPG The knowledge/experience base of arfcom continues to yield positive results! So, Easterner talked about a lot of blowing debris causing a number of stoppages in the trench environment...could a *loosely* secured cloth or plastic cover help as a cheap replacement when used temporarily over an MG receiver? Sure, if the metal cover is no good then throw it out- but, if his personal AK74 is getting stoppages, then I would have serious concerns about an MG without *any* cover at all. The stoppages/malfunctions are coming from sand intrusion. Currently we tape the muzzle device holes which just blows off once you start shooting. I had a malfunction during a firefight with a round that managed to get lodged alongside the gas piston in the receiver. Talk about a bad feeling when your weapon jams and your trench is under assault. I believe I will be in one of the machine gun nests next trip out. The issue there was a broken hinge pin and the machine gunner forcing the feed cover closed thus breaking/bending more shit. At least there are other weapons available in that fighting position. Perhaps with the recent snow, the sand problems will be gone for now. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 1:19:40 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CarmelBytheSea: https://www.ukrinform.net/amp/rubric-economy/3789138-poles-dont-let-fuel-tankers-humanitarian-aid-into-ukraine.html |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 1:28:09 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockNwood: Sounds like a totally based new President. It would be wonderful to see Argentina reclaim its long former prosperity and stability. Bravo!! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494438/IMG_4923-3033953.jpg https://www.weforum.org/people/javier-gerardo-milei/ Fuck him, he's a WEF bitch. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 1:37:30 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capta: Based on their looks I’m speculating they’re Chechens. If so the Ukrainians are making a point. Also could be valuable because the Chechens are used as barrier troops. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capta: Originally Posted By fervid_dryfire: Originally Posted By RockNwood: Originally Posted By Prime: An incredible story from the Zaporizhzhia region. The Russians themselves talked about it and published video confirmation. What it is about: the Ukrainian DRG crossed the front line unnoticed, approached the location of the Russian unit, and this is at least a few kilometers/1
Fighters using silent shooting devices imperceptibly removed the guards guarding the territory. After that, they went down to the required basement (which means that they had all the necessary information), where at that time the enemy personnel were resting/2
And they arranged a real slaughter there. One can only imagine how the Russians felt when they began to be shot at, as they thought, in the safety of the rear. Judging by the footage, they did not expect any danger. As a result, a significant number of enemies were killed and wounded. Probably dozens/3
Judging by the conversations on the video recording, the chimes suffered losses, including from friendly fire. In a panic, the Russian military opened chaotic fire on their own. Fantastic operation. Without a video, of course, this is hard to believe, but the recording is not at all similar to the production/4
“OMG they are killing all the guards in complete silence! Corporal Boris, take first watch.” That will really fuck with them. Who wants to stand guard? Who wants to sleep? Who wants their mama? I wish I understood Russian better... it's hard to figure out the context of the video without the written explanation (which I hope is true, but could also be "wishful thinking" propaganda). Aren't there better targets for a deep-insertion team to be attacking, rather than a bunch of mobiks sleeping in a basement? Or, was this a test run with a bigger future target in mind? Based on their looks I’m speculating they’re Chechens. If so the Ukrainians are making a point. Also could be valuable because the Chechens are used as barrier troops. You mean it may not be safe for the Goat Brigade to party in the rear on TikTok while Russians die in the trenches?! Sounds totally uncivilized. Worst party ever! |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 1:44:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Easterner: I have no idea. They just let me know it's broke. "We tried smashing it shut, but..." I'm starting to see a pattern here unfortunately.  Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Easterner: Originally Posted By yekimak: Originally Posted By Easterner: Tales of a wandering gunsmith. What the F do these guys do? Why do they think forcing things will make it all better. Time to find parts for an MG3 feed cover. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/526834/Screenshot_2023-11-18-10-03-46-829_com_g-3031866.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/526834/Screenshot_2023-11-18-10-03-28-105_com_g-3031867.JPG They try closing it without clocking it first or something? I have no idea. They just let me know it's broke. "We tried smashing it shut, but..." I'm starting to see a pattern here unfortunately. Anything that is sold as "soldier-proof" has never been in contact with large groups of soldiers. There is always that "one guy" who can manage to find a way to break a rock! 
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:01:01 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By m35ben: A interesting interview with a man who use to work for Putin.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2AwAXcScdsVery good interview. Putin is extremely well prepared planner. Started planning Georgia in 1999. And Ukraine on 2003. The culture is to break every agreement, which he has. Agreements are only used to get the other party to ease off and be less well prepared for the next attack. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:05:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By planemaker: One of the problems I've seen with some of the systems I saw demonstrated to SOF 3 or 4 years ago is that the components like motors and batteries are made in ChinaIsAsshoe. I point blank asked one of the vendors about it and he admitted that was true but SOF didn't care. I can't imagine why not. I'd bet if we get into a shooting war, they'd damn well care. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By planemaker: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Electronic Warfare System Hunting Drones Wanted By SOCOM Specialized seekers would help loitering munitions find and destroy electronic warfare systems, but could have other applications. https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/kamikaze-drones-that-hunt-electronic-warfare-systems-wanted-by-socom https://www.thedrive.com/uploads/2023/11/17/socom-electronic-warfare-loitering-munition.jpg?auto=webp&crop=16%3A9&auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1920 https://www.thedrive.com/uploads/2023/11/17/hero-120.jpg?auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1920 Current conflicts have "shown the tactical and operational impact of enhance[d] ISR [intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance] and long‐range precision strike capabilities," one contracting notice released earlier this month explains. However, "the resulting requirement for dispersion complicates command, control, and logistics which are further degraded by electronic attack on communication and navigation systems." "GPS and command link jamming degrades ISR and precision munition capabilities needed for attack in depth against command, control, and logistics centers," it continues. "While this effects [sic; affects] both sides it favors the side that can employ mass without regard for casualties. Under the cover of the jamming, he can prepare, and mass [forces] then turn it off to launch a wave of guided munitions and/or a major ground/air attack." The notice also highlights that historically dedicated anti-radiation munitions, weapons that are specifically designed to home in on targets using their radiofrequency emissions, have been designed primarily to engage enemy air defense radars and to be launched by larger platforms. A prime example of this is the AGM-88 series of air-launched anti-radiation missiles that the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps employ from various fixed-wing aircraft. What SOCOM wants now is a new seeker to enable a much smaller and potentially man-portable anti-radiation capability, with a particular focus on loitering munitions. The aforementioned contracting notice specifically mentions the Uvision Hero-120 loitering munition, which the U.S. special operations community is already acquiring, and the Altius 700, a highly modular drone that can be tube-launched from a variety of platforms, as potential recipients of the CECMS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFqAshZCFhMhttps://www.thedrive.com/uploads/2023/11/17/altius-700.jpg?auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1920 SOCOM also lays out a notional concept of operations for employing the CECMS-equipped kamikaze drones wherein they would "penetrate [into] electronic countermeasure operational environments and loiter" and be able to "conduct a preplanned autonomous attack on active emitters." Though how the seeker might actually function looks to be left relatively open-ended at this state, the idea is that it would be capable of using various data, such as "location, type of signal and jam to signal ratio, etc., ... [to] determine threat identity to prevent fratricide." SOCOM's contracting notice does point out that a CECMS that is small enough to fit into something like a Hero-120 or an Altius 700 could be readily adaptable to small, but more traditional munitions. The AGM-114 Hellfire missile and 70mm rockets are also specifically mentioned as potential weapons the seeker could be integrated onto in the future. It is interesting to point out here that the Air Force disclosed the existence of a radiofrequency seeker small enough to be integrated onto the GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb (SDB), a relatively small air-dropped precision-guided munition, back in 2021. At that time, the seeker was described as offering "home-on-GPS-jam" capability, which sounds very much in line with what SOCOM is interested in, at least on a general functional level. Various kinds of home-on-jam capabilities are found on other existing air-launched munitions, as well. Home on Jam seekers on SDB in photo. https://www.thedrive.com/uploads/2023/11/17/modified-sdbs.jpg?auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1920 MQ-1C launching Atlus drones. https://www.thedrive.com/uploads/2023/11/17/mq-1c-altius-600.jpg?auto=webp&optimize=high&quality=70&width=1440 More in the article link. One of the problems I've seen with some of the systems I saw demonstrated to SOF 3 or 4 years ago is that the components like motors and batteries are made in ChinaIsAsshoe. I point blank asked one of the vendors about it and he admitted that was true but SOF didn't care. I can't imagine why not. I'd bet if we get into a shooting war, they'd damn well care. One of the biggest differences is that Sof operates in a different environment. With their mission set and funding, they often buy stuff for a mission often assuming it is disposable. Also, they use a lot of stuff of foreign origin; often on purpose. Weapons, ammo, vehicles, radios, boats, you name it. A lot of stuff is disposed of or given to host-nation when a specific operation wraps up, or is sent to a concurrent operation somewhere else. If you acquire US equipment through US channels (even SoF-specific logistics), there is a record somewhere that can be discovered and leaked through Western media. Also, The last thing you want to do when you are "under the hood" in a deep Title 50 mission is be operating with one group being supplied by France fighting another group that uses a 3rd World mix of COMBLOC, Chinese, and Iranian stuff and leaving casings with US headstamps, US MILSPEC batteries, US Rations, identifiable US-source equipment, etc that gets dropped/expended/goes missing on a battlefield laying around for the enemies intel to track you down. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:14:49 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cypher15: What on earth is going on with Poland Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Cypher15: Originally Posted By CarmelBytheSea: https://www.ukrinform.net/amp/rubric-economy/3789138-poles-dont-let-fuel-tankers-humanitarian-aid-into-ukraine.html Russia helped influence election of a party much less friendly to Ukraine. “Not our problem!”after which the truck driver union and farmers decided they did not like the EU allowing Ukraine to sell grain on the EU market even outside Poland. Starting to sound like little britches Orban? Me me me and fuck you and you and you! Straight out of the Russian influence playbook. So now the truck drivers and farmers are going against the EU agreement and blocking roads from Ukraine into Poland and the govt is not inclined to do anything. Russia is waging highly successful social media and election influence campaigns throughout Europe and the US. Even Poland. The West is ceding its strength and cohesion for the sake of selfishness above cooperation, and bold strength for apathy. Pathetic. And Germany just now decided maybe they should look into these battlefield toys called drones. Something to banter about in the beer garden. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:18:46 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4xGM300m: https://www.weforum.org/people/javier-gerardo-milei/ Fuck him, he's a WEF bitch. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4xGM300m: Originally Posted By RockNwood: Sounds like a totally based new President. It would be wonderful to see Argentina reclaim its long former prosperity and stability. Bravo!! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494438/IMG_4923-3033953.jpg https://www.weforum.org/people/javier-gerardo-milei/ Fuck him, he's a WEF bitch. Is that just listing world leaders or does he have an official affiliation with WEF? I don’t see anything tying him to WEF policies on that page or in what he says. ??? |
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OK, USA
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:20:37 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Prime: Ukrainians are claiming the longest sniper shot. Not sure how much real evidence there is of that, I see two guys ducking. 🎯SBU sniper “picked up” the hare from a distance of 3.8 km, breaking the previous record (3.54 km) It is noteworthy that the special forces soldier fired from a Ukrainian-made “Lord of the Horizon” rifle. 💪🇺🇦 https://t.me/uniannet/117778
A record-breaking-range snipe of a Russian...by superior Ukrainian sniper...using superior Ukrainian rifle... Well, I *want* to believe it, but... I still have the "Soviet woman sniper killed over 300 Nazis lol OMG CCCP stronk" rattling around in my brain. 
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:22:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockNwood: Very good interview. Putin is extremely well prepared planner. Started planning Georgia in 1999. And Ukraine on 2003. The culture is to break every agreement, which he has. Agreements are only used to get the other party to ease off and be less well prepared for the next attack. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockNwood: Originally Posted By m35ben: A interesting interview with a man who use to work for Putin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2AwAXcScdsVery good interview. Putin is extremely well prepared planner. Started planning Georgia in 1999. And Ukraine on 2003. The culture is to break every agreement, which he has. Agreements are only used to get the other party to ease off and be less well prepared for the next attack. Yep, the GD 'The evil West doesn't want a peace deal, 10% forz the Big guy' mantra is faux wilfuly retarded given the evidence. 
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:27:33 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capta: Big news there. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capta: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
According to Rybar, agreements on this may have been reached during a meeting between Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of Armenia's National Security Council and Ukrainian president’s powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak with the assistance of the Americans. The exact number of available launchers and missiles is unknown: according to open sources, there were at least three, but according to Rybar, several more modernized Tochkas were transferred to the Armenians by Russia. And all of them, along with an impressive ammunition supply (up to 200 missiles), could end up in Ukraine. At the same time, the White House is actively pushing the issue of transferring the Osa-AK anti-aircraft missile systems, which are in service with the Armenian Armed Forces, to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Their number, taking into account losses in the Second Karabakh War, can be up to 30-40 units. Big news there. Can they just leave them in Armenia and launch them from there? Might open some interesting target options and save on shipping costs. I realize it isn't going to happen. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:28:34 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Hence the term "crunchies"
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:38:02 PM EST
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:46:58 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:52:07 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockNwood: Is that just listing world leaders or does he have an official affiliation with WEF? I don’t see anything tying him to WEF policies on that page or in what he says. ??? Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockNwood: Originally Posted By 4xGM300m: Originally Posted By RockNwood: Sounds like a totally based new President. It would be wonderful to see Argentina reclaim its long former prosperity and stability. Bravo!! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494438/IMG_4923-3033953.jpg https://www.weforum.org/people/javier-gerardo-milei/ Fuck him, he's a WEF bitch. Is that just listing world leaders or does he have an official affiliation with WEF? I don’t see anything tying him to WEF policies on that page or in what he says. ??? WEF often tries to portray various World leaders as alumni without their consent and without them ever having associated with the WEF. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 2:54:33 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
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Posted: 11/20/2023 3:18:35 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By swede1986: WEF often tries to portray various World leaders as alumni without their consent and without them ever having associated with the WEF. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By swede1986: Originally Posted By RockNwood: Originally Posted By 4xGM300m: Originally Posted By RockNwood: Sounds like a totally based new President. It would be wonderful to see Argentina reclaim its long former prosperity and stability. Bravo!! https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/494438/IMG_4923-3033953.jpg https://www.weforum.org/people/javier-gerardo-milei/ Fuck him, he's a WEF bitch. Is that just listing world leaders or does he have an official affiliation with WEF? I don’t see anything tying him to WEF policies on that page or in what he says. ??? WEF often tries to portray various World leaders as alumni without their consent and without them ever having associated with the WEF. Yeah, this guy is about as popular with the global establishment as Elon Musk or Donald Trump. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 3:26:00 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Both of those drones appear to be identical. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sywagon: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Yeah, I was wondering the context of this engagement. The terrain doesn't seem to be Ukrainian, so I am guessing a test or unrelated to the conflict. My apologies, It was neat while I was drinking my coffee this morning.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 3:26:54 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockNwood: Is that just listing world leaders or does he have an official affiliation with WEF? I don’t see anything tying him to WEF policies on that page or in what he says. ??? Don't interrupt the heavy mouth breathing with honesty. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 3:34:12 PM EST
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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additional HIMARS launcher, which is curious. 
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:01:52 PM EST
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockNwood: You mean it may not be safe for the Goat Brigade to party in the rear on TikTok while Russians die in the trenches?! Sounds totally uncivilized. Worst party ever! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockNwood: Originally Posted By Capta: Originally Posted By fervid_dryfire: Originally Posted By RockNwood: Originally Posted By Prime: An incredible story from the Zaporizhzhia region. The Russians themselves talked about it and published video confirmation. What it is about: the Ukrainian DRG crossed the front line unnoticed, approached the location of the Russian unit, and this is at least a few kilometers/1
Fighters using silent shooting devices imperceptibly removed the guards guarding the territory. After that, they went down to the required basement (which means that they had all the necessary information), where at that time the enemy personnel were resting/2
And they arranged a real slaughter there. One can only imagine how the Russians felt when they began to be shot at, as they thought, in the safety of the rear. Judging by the footage, they did not expect any danger. As a result, a significant number of enemies were killed and wounded. Probably dozens/3
Judging by the conversations on the video recording, the chimes suffered losses, including from friendly fire. In a panic, the Russian military opened chaotic fire on their own. Fantastic operation. Without a video, of course, this is hard to believe, but the recording is not at all similar to the production/4
“OMG they are killing all the guards in complete silence! Corporal Boris, take first watch.” That will really fuck with them. Who wants to stand guard? Who wants to sleep? Who wants their mama? I wish I understood Russian better... it's hard to figure out the context of the video without the written explanation (which I hope is true, but could also be "wishful thinking" propaganda). Aren't there better targets for a deep-insertion team to be attacking, rather than a bunch of mobiks sleeping in a basement? Or, was this a test run with a bigger future target in mind? Based on their looks I’m speculating they’re Chechens. If so the Ukrainians are making a point. Also could be valuable because the Chechens are used as barrier troops. You mean it may not be safe for the Goat Brigade to party in the rear on TikTok while Russians die in the trenches?! Sounds totally uncivilized. Worst party ever! Don’t know if anyone else remembers, but there was a pretty remarkable public statement by Kadyrov saying that “my brother has gone missing after a Ukrainian raid in our rear areas, we will negotiate favorably for his return.” There was never any public follow-up after that, so either an exchange was handled behind the scenes, or he’s buried in a vat of pork fat somewhere in west Ukraine. Also the “trench raid” video with Ukrainian SOF shooting Russians at point blank range was reported as Chechens behind the line These two missions indicate that the Ukrainians are willing to do risky things to kill Chechens with maximum prejudice up close and personal, which says something. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:04:41 PM EST
[#33]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GBTX01: Can they just leave them in Armenia and launch them from there? Might open some interesting target options and save on shipping costs. I realize it isn't going to happen. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By GBTX01: Originally Posted By Capta: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
According to Rybar, agreements on this may have been reached during a meeting between Armen Grigoryan, Secretary of Armenia's National Security Council and Ukrainian president’s powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak with the assistance of the Americans. The exact number of available launchers and missiles is unknown: according to open sources, there were at least three, but according to Rybar, several more modernized Tochkas were transferred to the Armenians by Russia. And all of them, along with an impressive ammunition supply (up to 200 missiles), could end up in Ukraine. At the same time, the White House is actively pushing the issue of transferring the Osa-AK anti-aircraft missile systems, which are in service with the Armenian Armed Forces, to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Their number, taking into account losses in the Second Karabakh War, can be up to 30-40 units. Big news there. Can they just leave them in Armenia and launch them from there? Might open some interesting target options and save on shipping costs. I realize it isn't going to happen. Probably not, but the fact that Armenia is handing over SRBMs and not just SR SAMs is pretty remarkable. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:05:07 PM EST
[#34]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Prime: Note Rob's "reportedly".
Nice pack. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_PaqlzXkAEluti?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_PasHwW4AAlZUc?format=jpg&name=large https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_Pat-fWkAALqOE?format=jpg&name=large I hope the Ukrainians get a hold of every invader's Dragunov and sell them as surplus to the US. I don't even care if I can't afford one. <------ poor ROMAK-3 owner Ditto for all other Russian small arms. Make the $90 SKS great again! |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:17:51 PM EST
[#35]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Yeah, I was wondering the context of this engagement. The terrain doesn't seem to be Ukrainian, so I am guessing a test or unrelated to the conflict. My apologies, It was neat while I was drinking my coffee this morning. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: Originally Posted By sywagon: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Yeah, I was wondering the context of this engagement. The terrain doesn't seem to be Ukrainian, so I am guessing a test or unrelated to the conflict. My apologies, It was neat while I was drinking my coffee this morning. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:27:35 PM EST
[Last Edit: RockNwood]
[#36]
Sgt Boris, 1992: Ivan, hold my vodka. Imma gonna tell those Latvian bastards eht I really think of them!
Pvt Ivan: But but but Sgt Boris, the train hasn’t started moving. That crowd looks angry. Sgt Boris: Say, what is the Latvian word for filthy slut poop? OK watch this!
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:36:26 PM EST
[#37]
Speaking of filthy slut poop…
Very studiously avoids saying “win”. We will help Ukraine to a brighter future. Zelensky should start the narrative, “A brighter future starts with winning this war. Forcing Russia back to its borders will lay the foundation for that bright future. Holding Russia accountable with war crime trials, returning our children, and just reparations will light the candle for a brighter future. Let’s continue to work with our partners to win a brighter future for Ukraine!” FLA |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:48:03 PM EST
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
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Guy on the far left is using a thermal blocking camoflage. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F_WLqHsaoAA1Emd?format=jpg&name=small
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Can anyone identify the Thermal camera on that drone in the first photo? To me it seems like a U.S. made older model FLIR system, or a Chinese copy. https://5.imimg.com/data5/HT/DQ/UH/SELLER-11806804/flir-thermal-camera-for-drone-vue-pro-r-336-6-8mm-500x500.jpg There are some pretty impressive devices available. This one will be around 300 bucks black friday. These can be weapon mounted, but I wouldn't use it for combat. Hunting or looking for heat signatures out to 1k yds, this is pretty amazing. Very similar to the drone cameras  InfiRay T2 Pro Thermal Off Amazon |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:52:01 PM EST
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: There are some pretty impressive devices available. This one will be around 300 bucks black friday. These can be weapon mounted, but I wouldn't use it for combat. Hunting or looking for heat signatures out to 1k yds, this is pretty amazing. Very similar to the drone cameras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYjDLrjPX9kQuote HistoryOriginally Posted By lorazepam: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
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Can anyone identify the Thermal camera on that drone in the first photo? To me it seems like a U.S. made older model FLIR system, or a Chinese copy. https://5.imimg.com/data5/HT/DQ/UH/SELLER-11806804/flir-thermal-camera-for-drone-vue-pro-r-336-6-8mm-500x500.jpg There are some pretty impressive devices available. This one will be around 300 bucks black friday. These can be weapon mounted, but I wouldn't use it for combat. Hunting or looking for heat signatures out to 1k yds, this is pretty amazing. Very similar to the drone cameras https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYjDLrjPX9kMan, it is amazing how that technology has proliferated recently. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:54:25 PM EST
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fervid_dryfire: The knowledge/experience base of arfcom continues to yield positive results! So, Easterner talked about a lot of blowing debris causing a number of stoppages in the trench environment...could a *loosely* secured cloth or plastic cover help as a cheap replacement when used temporarily over an MG receiver? Sure, if the metal cover is no good then throw it out- but, if his personal AK74 is getting stoppages, then I would have serious concerns about an MG without *any* cover at all. Bicycle inner tube. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:54:55 PM EST
[#41]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockNwood: Sgt Boris, 1992: Ivan, hold my vodka. Imma gonna tell those Latvian bastards eht I really think of them! Pvt Ivan: But but but Sgt Boris, the train hasn’t started moving. That crowd looks angry. Sgt Boris: Say, what is the Latvian word for filthy slut poop? OK watch this!
I watched that whole thing. Twice. |
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Posted: 11/20/2023 4:57:48 PM EST
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F-16s: Addressing Challenges and Creating Opportunities Introduction There have been many developments on the frontlines, including the increased presence of guided aerial bombs, that turn old dumb bombs into more precise and deadly weapons. This poses a significant threat, allowing russians to engage targets anywhere around 60 km away, placing them outside the effective range of most air defense systems. This war is heavily dependent on artillery, leading to two significant challenges for both sides - shortages of ammunition and barrel wear, along with the straightforward combat loss of artillery. In attempts to address these issues, both sides seek foreign assistance, while alternative methods, to a limited extent, such as FPV and aerial bombs serve as partial compensatory measures Problem The increasing use of guided aerial bombs by russians is an increasing problem due to their capacity to carry a much larger payload than conventional artillery shells or kamikaze drones like the Shahed. Russia's aerial bombs typically carry explosives ranging from 100 to 700 kg. With the adoption of the UMPK kit, russian jets gained the capability to transform dumb bombs into gliding munitions, allowing them to target locations from approximately 50 - 65 km away. This places them beyond the effective range of most if not all, frontline air defense (AD) weaponry. While Ukraine does possess a limited number of AD systems capable of reaching jets deploying gliding bombs, these systems are primarily tasked with protecting more strategically significant installations located farther from the frontline. In practical terms, this presents a problem of a systematic character. The number of existing AD systems is insufficient to consistently counter the threat posed by jets launching gliding bombs. Advancement of this technology, coupled with the recent utilization of the RBK-500 cluster bomb by Russians demonstrates the potential for future problems if russia successfully organizes an industrial-level deployment of these bombs, particularly when boosted by the UMPK kit. Solution In my view, deploying F-16s armed with AIM-120D missiles, with an operational range of approximately 100 km (with claims that the range is actually much longer), could effectively mitigate this problem. This capability will allow Ukraine to engage Russian jets carrying guided bombs without flying into the frontline, thus avoiding most russian air defense systems like TOR or BUK. It is crucial to remember that Ukraine needs not just F-16s but also the appropriate AMRAAM missiles to effectively target air threats with air-to-air missiles. Furthermore, this solution has the potential to not only mitigate the issue with glide bombs but also address concerns related to russian helicopters. Ka-52 and Mi-28 NM helicopters, operating 8-12 km away from their targets and deploying Vikhr and/or LMUR missiles, currently remain outside the effective range of Ukraine's Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) systems. Summary I remain skeptical about either side achieving aerial supremacy in this war, given the saturation of air defense (AD) systems that would impede dominance, and russia still operates fighters capable of deploying air-to-air missiles. A good retrospective example is the early stage of the war, where, despite having a larger russian air force and experienced pilots, they failed to establish control over Ukrainian skies. This occurred even with the advantages of surprise and a massive missile barrage against Ukrainian AD and radar sites, long before any serious AD systems from the West were brought to Ukraine. Given this, the F-16's value lies in its potential to substantially impede Russian air capabilities rather than provide air dominance, possibly attaining favorable local air situations or temporary air superiority during offensive operations. This could offer a crucial window of opportunity for maneuvering. Realizing this potential would likely necessitate a considerable deployment of F-16s equipped with appropriate weaponry, including AIM-120, AGM-158 JASSM, and AGM-154 JSOW.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 5:01:17 PM EST
[#43]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Capta: Don’t know if anyone else remembers, but there was a pretty remarkable public statement by Kadyrov saying that “my brother has gone missing after a Ukrainian raid in our rear areas, we will negotiate favorably for his return.” There was never any public follow-up after that, so either an exchange was handled behind the scenes, or he’s buried in a vat of pork fat somewhere in west Ukraine. Also the “trench raid” video with Ukrainian SOF shooting Russians at point blank range was reported as Chechens behind the line These two missions indicate that the Ukrainians are willing to do risky things to kill Chechens with maximum prejudice up close and personal, which says something. They could be providing instruction and hints to the russian troops being forced marched to their deaths.
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Posted: 11/20/2023 5:03:33 PM EST
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By RockNwood: The day Pvt Boris was discovered on social media and became Hero of Russia for recruitment campaigns. The rest is legend… MUST WATCH hiccup VIDEO 🍸
I had the worst near-hyperventilating laughing fit watching that. Thankfully no one was nearby to suspect me of choking or something.  The sobering thought is that everyone in that video could be dead, or dead soon...and a drunk clown is the last thing that guy will be remembered as. |
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