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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 5:25:42 PM EDT
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Uh, going to need more verification.

Link Posted: 12/24/2023 5:32:09 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 5:35:26 PM EDT
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lol.

Send more planes then Russia.


Link Posted: 12/24/2023 5:36:12 PM EDT
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Merry Christmas, you filthy animals!!!
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 5:41:38 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 5:50:43 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Uh, going to need more verification.

[/qu

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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 5:53:55 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 5:55:01 PM EDT
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3 hrs ago.

Link Posted: 12/24/2023 6:09:21 PM EDT
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Is that the one everyone tells to fuck off
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 6:15:31 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 6:17:51 PM EDT
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4 minutes ago.

Link Posted: 12/24/2023 6:22:02 PM EDT
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4 minutes ago.

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Give it a minute and I'm sure the siren will be back online.

About 3.5 hours last time.
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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 6:28:29 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By CarmelBytheSea:

Decades of CRs - I think only 2 years since Obama have we not had a CR definitely fuck shit up. Just this year we’ve had the McCarthy to Johnson CR that is set to expire February 2 and I’m beginning to wonder if Congress will repeat CRs all the way to Election Day? Which if we totally ignore Ukraine still impacts defense innthe Pacific and whether aid for Israel moves forward or not.  
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There is a big difference between Ukraine and Taiwan. Taiwan has the means and ability to arm it's self, and we have encouraged it. If they aren't ready by now, it's on them. Same with Israel.
We disarmed Ukraine, made a lame assed agreement after putting them out to dry, and went back to reduce arms even more later on. Almost like we wanted them disarmed for the russians.
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 6:40:53 PM EDT
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and Santa , they will claim Santa before the night is out
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Originally Posted By Capta:
Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Wow, Russian air force kicking ass now, I can't wait to see the footage.


I'm skeptical, but also surprised that 13 F-16s weren't shot down too.
and Santa , they will claim Santa before the night is out



Wouldn't they shoot down Santa on Orthodox Christmas Eve?
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 6:57:29 PM EDT
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In the Russian Federation they developed a fan for a tank, or a propeller, in general a very strange barbecue.
The device for protecting armored vehicles from discharges includes a base on which an electric motor and steel cables with springs are installed.
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When the electric motor reaches operating speed, a protective circle of rotating steel cables is formed above the tank. When the cables act on the ammunition, the attacking tank from above will detonate it at a distance safe for the tank
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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 7:22:21 PM EDT
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Really?  A fucking blender  ?
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 7:27:36 PM EDT
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Really?  A fucking blender  ?
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Really?  A fucking blender  ?



I have to admit that I sorta want to see this in action.
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 7:29:05 PM EDT
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Really?  A fucking blender  ?
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Originally Posted By m35ben:
Really?  A fucking blender  ?


For tank riding vatniks.
Waiting for my first drone's eye view of the BlyatBlender 3000 in action
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 7:29:33 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:


It exceeds what Ukrainian forces ever had.  Prime might have a tally for us for reference.

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Nah, Russian MoD numbers are just too untrustworthy.
I should spend some time on one of the Russian geolocation channels, they might have developed some useful info, but so far that’s not my impression.

Link Posted: 12/24/2023 7:29:50 PM EDT
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I don't think this has been posted here yet. Here's an article on the differences in drone schools in Ukraine. It comes with a 40 minute interview, though it is in Ukrainian. YouTube does a halfway decent job of translating captions to English for the most part. There's going to be much to learn from all aspects of this conflict, and everything involving drones has to be at the top of that list.

Ukrainian DeViRo on the Difference Between Private and State-Run Drone Schools | Defense Express | December 2023

Training centers, specializing in preparing UAV operators for war, barely keep up with drone assembly lines

The Ukrainian Defense Forces currently utilize various domestically made drones, including the Leleka-100 reconnaissance unmanned aerial system from the DeViRo company.

Denys Cherednichenko, co-owner of DeViRo, shared some interesting details about the training of drone operators in an interview with Defense Express.

According to Cherednichenko, the training program for operators is multi-level. When cooperating with the volunteers and charities, the future operators undergo training exclusively at DeViRo's training center. Meanwhile, for official supplies and services to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the company collaborates with state-owned training centers.

As mentioned, DeViRo operates a certified training center of its own, authorized by the State Aviation Administration of Ukraine, therefore drone pilots receive state-standard certificates, acquiring the military occupational specialty of choice.

"The training program, approved by the State Aviation Administration, spans a calendar month. In the process, the pilots-operators cover theoretical aspects, practical aspects related to drone control itself, and also basic skills for its combat use. Our the training program caters for all levels, enabling the specialist to be useful after receiving his [unmanned aerial] system," Cherednichenko assured.

One critical concern is whether the pace of operator training aligns with drone production rates. DeViRo representative notes that the waiting list for training is scheduled 1–1.5 months ahead. With the assistance of state training centers, the training process can generally keep up with production volumes.

There's also a nuance. After operators are trained in state-run centers, DeViRo invites them to its training center to familiarize themselves with the latest changes in the drone, both in software and hardware, for optimal battlefield use. The company also invites instructors from state training centers to update them on UAS changes and elevate their proficiency.

Regarding state training centers, Cherednichenko highlights issues related to equipment, primarily due to damage during soldiers' training. The unpredictability of required drone numbers makes it challenging to meet demands in advance. DeViRo's special training drones offer an advantage as they can be quickly repaired within a day or two, while state training centers need more time.
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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 7:32:35 PM EDT
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For tank riding vatniks.
Waiting for my first drone's eye view of the BlyatBlender 3000 in action
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Originally Posted By m35ben:
Really?  A fucking blender  ?


For tank riding vatniks.
Waiting for my first drone's eye view of the BlyatBlender 3000 in action


Hit the hub and send the cables in all directions. How would the foot troops around like that?
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 7:36:05 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Prime:

Nah, Russian MoD numbers are just too untrustworthy.
I should spend some time on one of the Russian geolocation channels, they might have developed some useful info, but so far that’s not my impression.

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Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:


It exceeds what Ukrainian forces ever had.  Prime might have a tally for us for reference.


Nah, Russian MoD numbers are just too untrustworthy.
I should spend some time on one of the Russian geolocation channels, they might have developed some useful info, but so far that’s not my impression.



lol, well there were claims of 5 F-16's and 3 F-35's tonight so they must be hurting.


Link Posted: 12/24/2023 8:09:47 PM EDT
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Bradley 25mm rounds used as drone grenades.

Link Posted: 12/24/2023 8:14:56 PM EDT
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Bradley 25mm rounds used as drone grenades.

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I just wait for a video of a drone dropped 105mm HESH or 120mm multi purpose HE.



Link Posted: 12/24/2023 8:17:31 PM EDT
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Big air defense show in Odesa, not seeing it on Twitter yet.

This is instead of fireworks. Southern in the Odessa region is also stuffed with air defense.

Your Fort

https://t.me/south_fort/3551



⚡️Something is already booming, from the sea

https://t.me/odessa_typical/36202
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 8:25:34 PM EDT
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On the fronts of the Northern Military District, the Russian Army seized the initiative on the battlefield. The Russian Armed Forces are advancing in the area of ​​the Tor ledge towards Terny, while simultaneously repelling enemy counterattacks.

In the Soledar direction, the Russian Armed Forces were allegedly able to gain a foothold in Bogdanovka, advancing up to half a kilometer to the center of the settlement, as well as in the adjacent forest belt.

In the vicinity of Avdeevka in the Donetsk direction there are also high-intensity battles. The enemy is defending, but is gradually losing ground: in the Novokalinovo area, Russian units have advanced several hundred meters.

In the Orekhovsky direction, the Russian Armed Forces are pushing back the enemy west of Rabotino and north of Verbovoy, but the battles are generally positional in nature.

In the Kherson direction in the Krynok region, the enemy is suffering heavy losses in watercraft and personnel, Russian units are pushing the Ukrainian Armed Forces out of the bridgehead in the village.

The Russian Armed Forces continue to inflict fire on enemy military targets in the deep rear: strikes were carried out on the port infrastructure in Odessa, airfields in Kirovograd and Dnepropetrovsk, as well as air defense position areas in Starokonstantinov.


https://m.vk.com/wall-48911219_2044

Link Posted: 12/24/2023 8:31:38 PM EDT
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Moscow and Havana once again connected by air




Moscow-. The capitals of Russia and Cuba will be connected again today by air, after the departure from the Sheremetyevo International Airport of flight SU6849 of the Rossiya airline bound for Havana.

After the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, and as a consequence of the sanctions imposed on the Eurasian giant by the collective West, both countries were disconnected through regular and charter flights.

It was not until July 1 that operations were again restored through the Nordwind airline, but to date only to the tourist centers of the Caribbean nation of Varadero and Cayo Coco.

Recently, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Chernishenko explained that thanks to the recovery of these flights, the tourist flow from Russia to Cuba increased 3.5 times between the months of January and October of this year.

«In the last year, we have achieved important successes with our Cuban friends. Firstly, there was a significant increase in the number of direct flights, allowing more than 146,300 Russian tourists to visit Cuba in that period of time,” said the government leader.

Chernishenko's statements took place at the Russia International Exhibition-Forum, where he moderated a seminar dedicated to the presentation of opportunities for national companies to do business in the Antillean country.

In this regard, he argued that with the departure of the first flight to Havana this December 24, about 13 direct weekly frequencies to different Cuban destinations would be achieved.

At 08:40 local time this Sunday, the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft took off, which is estimated to arrive at the José Martí International Airport in the capital of the largest of the Antilles around 3:00 p.m. They will also repeat on Wednesdays.


https://lademajagua.cu/moscu-la-habana-conectadas-nuevamente-via-aerea/

Link Posted: 12/24/2023 9:09:50 PM EDT
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Just saw the cool Christmas pictures posted in the thread on previous pages

Ukraine's new Christmas unites Catholic-Orthodox family | Reuters
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 9:16:12 PM EDT
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This Christmas story really hit me in the feels. My ex wife was furious over my time away from home and that was only a year for my unit.

https://amp.abc.net.au/article/103260968

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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 9:31:55 PM EDT
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GMLRS and ATACMS are listed as being "limited availablity", but I thought we only sent Ukraine the versions we were scrapping?
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They are blaming Ukraine support for decades of neglect and corruption in the US. EVERY democrap admin. fucks over the military, then if/when a Republican gets in control, the democommies blackmail them for trillions in bullshit pork and social justice spending for every penny of military $$$. Trump fought tooth and nail to "rebuild" the military after FBHO gutting and was forced into accepting huge fat bloated budgets just to get an increase in mil. spending. (now many curse Trump for the deficit spending) Every fucking time the Reps try to stop this bullshit, the gov't "shuts down" (park rangers get paid OT to block parks and even scenic overlooks" the Republicans get blamed and quickly collapse. Its always the same shit from the same assholes.
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 9:32:56 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By THOT_Vaccine:


For tank riding vatniks.
Waiting for my first drone's eye view of the BlyatBlender 3000 in action
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Originally Posted By m35ben:
Really?  A fucking blender  ?


For tank riding vatniks.
Waiting for my first drone's eye view of the BlyatBlender 3000 in action


That's going to be weird for all the guys riding on top.

Edit: now I see your first sentence.
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 9:35:28 PM EDT
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I don't see why the CIA/special forces don't go after Wagner in Africa. They are not officially Russian government and they are up to no good, doing evil wherever they go. Find and eliminate them.
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Why? We wont even go after them in Ukraine. Using Ukrainians!!
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 9:37:54 PM EDT
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They are blaming Ukraine support for decades of neglect and corruption in the US. EVERY democrap admin. fucks over the military, then if/when a Republican gets in control, the democommies blackmail them for trillions in bullshit pork and social justice spending for every penny of military $$$. Trump fought tooth and nail to "rebuild" the military after FBHO gutting and was forced into accepting huge fat bloated budgets just to get an increase in mil. spending. (now many curse Trump for the deficit spending) Every fucking time the Reps try to stop this bullshit, the gov't "shuts down" (park rangers get paid OT to block parks and even scenic overlooks" the Republicans get blamed and quickly collapse. Its always the same shit from the same assholes.
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Link Posted: 12/24/2023 9:39:03 PM EDT
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Santa was a Nazi?  Who knew?
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Surely the elves.
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 9:48:47 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Prime:
Moscow and Havana once again connected by air

https://lademajagua.cu/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Moscu-Aeropuerto-Sheremetievo.jpg


Moscow-. The capitals of Russia and Cuba will be connected again today by air, after the departure from the Sheremetyevo International Airport of flight SU6849 of the Rossiya airline bound for Havana.

After the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, and as a consequence of the sanctions imposed on the Eurasian giant by the collective West, both countries were disconnected through regular and charter flights.

It was not until July 1 that operations were again restored through the Nordwind airline, but to date only to the tourist centers of the Caribbean nation of Varadero and Cayo Coco.

Recently, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitri Chernishenko explained that thanks to the recovery of these flights, the tourist flow from Russia to Cuba increased 3.5 times between the months of January and October of this year.

«In the last year, we have achieved important successes with our Cuban friends. Firstly, there was a significant increase in the number of direct flights, allowing more than 146,300 Russian tourists to visit Cuba in that period of time,” said the government leader.

Chernishenko's statements took place at the Russia International Exhibition-Forum, where he moderated a seminar dedicated to the presentation of opportunities for national companies to do business in the Antillean country.

In this regard, he argued that with the departure of the first flight to Havana this December 24, about 13 direct weekly frequencies to different Cuban destinations would be achieved.

At 08:40 local time this Sunday, the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft took off, which is estimated to arrive at the José Martí International Airport in the capital of the largest of the Antilles around 3:00 p.m. They will also repeat on Wednesdays.


https://lademajagua.cu/moscu-la-habana-conectadas-nuevamente-via-aerea/

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No way I ride in a russian airliner from moscow to cuba.
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 10:14:48 PM EDT
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There is a big difference between Ukraine and Taiwan. Taiwan has the means and ability to arm it's self, and we have encouraged it. If they aren't ready by now, it's on them. Same with Israel.
We disarmed Ukraine, made a lame assed agreement after putting them out to dry, and went back to reduce arms even more later on. Almost like we wanted them disarmed for the russians.
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Originally Posted By CarmelBytheSea:

Decades of CRs - I think only 2 years since Obama have we not had a CR definitely fuck shit up. Just this year we’ve had the McCarthy to Johnson CR that is set to expire February 2 and I’m beginning to wonder if Congress will repeat CRs all the way to Election Day? Which if we totally ignore Ukraine still impacts defense innthe Pacific and whether aid for Israel moves forward or not.  

There is a big difference between Ukraine and Taiwan. Taiwan has the means and ability to arm it's self, and we have encouraged it. If they aren't ready by now, it's on them. Same with Israel.
We disarmed Ukraine, made a lame assed agreement after putting them out to dry, and went back to reduce arms even more later on. Almost like we wanted them disarmed for the russians.



This ^ Exactly !
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 11:04:50 PM EDT
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Germany expects Russian attack in winter 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin may attack Europe as early as next winter. The German publication Bild writes about this with reference to one of the European intelligence services.

According to the publication, the unnamed intelligence service believes that Russia could strike Europe when the United States finds itself “without a leader” and cannot come to the aid of European states.

The US presidential elections are due to take place in early November 2024, and the inauguration of the new president is due to take place on January 20, 2025.

According to an unnamed intelligence official, Russian officials hope former President Donald Trump will retake the White House because "anything can happen" under him.

Germany will deploy troops near the borders of Russia for the first time since the Second World War - by 2027 it will transfer four thousand Bundeswehr soldiers to Lithuania. For the first time in the history of Germany, an entire brigade will be permanently stationed on NATO's eastern flank.


https://t.me/moscowtimes_ru/17927



The Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences estimated the personnel shortage in Russia at almost 5 million people

The shortage of personnel in Russia at the end of 2023 amounted to 4.8 million workers, Izvestia writes with reference to a study by the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Experts came to this conclusion taking into account Rosstat data, according to which in 2022 5.8% of the list of employees had to be hired for vacant positions, and in 2023 - already 6.8%.

“If we extend the presented data to the entire population of employed people, then the shortage of workers in 2023 will be approximately 4.8 million people,” the study says.

The labor shortage in Russia has grown sharply over the last two years; the war has been going on in Ukraine for almost the same period. According to Nikolai Akhapkin, an employee of the Institute of Economics of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the shortage of personnel manifested itself even in conditions when the number of people already working remains stable. Unsatisfied demand has led to a slowdown in the country's economic growth, he noted.


https://t.me/moscowtimes_ru/17931

Link Posted: 12/24/2023 11:23:50 PM EDT
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🏗 At the British Hinkley Point C NPP, the dome of the reactor building of the first future power unit was installed

With the help of one of the largest cranes in the world - with the proverbial name Big Carl - a 245-ton dome with a diameter of almost 47 m and a height of 14 m was raised and then slowly lowered the 44-meter reactor building. The installation of the dome of the reactor body is a very important construction milestone and marks the completion of the main engineering and construction works.

The construction of Hinkley Point C, which will be powered by two EPR reactors with a capacity of 1,630 MW each, began in December 2018, and the first unit of the plant is planned to be commissioned in the summer of 2027.

world-nuclear-news.org/Articles/Hinkley-Point-C-landmark-dome-lift-in-pictures

https://t.me/energoatom_ua/16221



⚛️ Oklo has chosen Siemens Energy as the priority supplier of steam turbines and generators for the Aurora microreactor

The American company Oklo is developing the Aurora microreactor and the country's first nuclear power plant, where reprocessed spent nuclear fuel will be reused.

Oklo and Siemens Energy signed a memorandum of understanding on the deployment of state-of-the-art nuclear power plants. The strategic partnership will also assist Oklo in establishing an efficient, reliable and scalable supply chain for mass deployment of the Aurora microreactor.

Compact and fast, this reactor uses high-enriched low-enriched uranium (HALEU) fuel. Recently, Oklo increased the nominal power of the microreactor from 15 to 100 MW.

We will remind you that Petro Kotin, President of Energoatom State Enterprise, during his participation in the World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE), spoke about ambitious plans to increase nuclear power from today's 13.8 GW to more than 20 GW. It is planned to achieve the goals, in particular, through the deployment of small modular reactors and microreactors.

oklo.com/newsroom/news-details/2023/Oklo-Names-Siemens-Energy-as-Preferred-Supplier-in-MOU-on-Advanced-Fission-Power-Plant-Deployments/default.aspx

https://t.me/energoatom_ua/16222

Link Posted: 12/24/2023 11:50:33 PM EDT
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Giving a CMoH to a mercenary (sorry, 'volunteer') would be an insult to Americans who earned them fighting for this country.
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Originally Posted By fervid_dryfire:
Originally Posted By Prime:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBu6UY-WIAANzY4?format=jpg&name=large


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That's worthy of a Medal of Honor right there.


Giving a CMoH to a mercenary (sorry, 'volunteer') would be an insult to Americans who earned them fighting for this country.



As far as I'm concerned, they *are* fighting for this country.  The actions of the volunteer in question are worthy of it, and I'm not so obtuse that I'd base his worthiness on whether or not he's a current employee of the DoD.


Of course, I'm not an MoH winner so I can't speak on the matter for any living MoH winner- but I'm willing to bet you can't, either.
Link Posted: 12/24/2023 11:51:48 PM EDT
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24 December 2023 - Update 03
The recent security situation around the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden has seen Maersk and other carriers pause, adjust and divert services away from the area in the interest of safety. Our utmost priority has been and always will be the safety of our seafarers as well as your cargo on our vessels, and all contingency measures have been introduced with these in mind.

As of Sunday 24 December 2023, we have received confirmation that the previously announced multi-national security initiative Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) has now been set up and deployed to allow maritime commerce to pass through the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden and once again return to using the Suez Canal as a gateway between Asia and Europe. This is most welcome news for the entire industry and indeed the functionality of global trade.

With the OPG initiative in operation, we are preparing to allow for vessels to resume transit through the Red Sea both eastbound and westbound. We are currently working on plans for the first vessels to make the transit and for this to happen as soon as operationally possible. While doing so, ensuring the safety of our employees is of the utmost importance and our number one priority in handling the challenging situation in the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden area.

Our teams are still assessing the immediate effects of the resolution, and we kindly request your patience while we understand the impact it will have in terms of diverted vessels, surcharges, booking acceptance and further contingency measures. We will communicate the latest details of this new setup with you as soon as we have more information, which we expect to be in the coming days.

Please also note that although security measures are in place to enable the transit of the Red Sea / Gulf of Aden for our vessels, the overall risk in the area is not eliminated at this stage. Maersk will not hesitate to re-evaluate the situation and once again initiate diversion plans if we deem it necessary for the safety of our seafarers.

We are extremely grateful for your trust, loyalty and understanding through such challenging circumstances and we look forward to continuing to serve your logistics needs.

Should you have any questions or wish to discuss options for your cargo, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your local Maersk representative.


https://www.maersk.com/news/articles/2023/12/15/maersk-operations-through-red-sea-gulf-of-aden



Meanwhile, the Americans and Yemenis are arguing over another incident, over who attacked the Gabonese-flagged tanker Sai Baba in the Red Sea yesterday. In a statement, the US Central Command stated that yesterday the tanker was attacked by a kamikaze drone in the southern Red Sea and this attack was carried out by the Houthis. In turn, the official representative of Ansar Allah, Mohammed Abdel Salam, said that one of the American missiles launched from an American warship at their reconnaissance aircraft exploded near the ship. The Ansar Allah representative especially noted that the ship was sailing from a Russian port to the south, thereby directly hinting that they had no need to attack such a tanker, and that the threat to international maritime shipping arises as a result of the militarization of the Red Sea by the United States and its allies who are coming to the region without any other right than to ensure the safety of the ships of the enemy Israeli entity.

https://t.me/ImpNavigator/6345

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In the Russian Federation they developed a fan for a tank, or a propeller, in general a very strange barbecue.
The device for protecting armored vehicles from discharges includes a base on which an electric motor and steel cables with springs are installed.


When the electric motor reaches operating speed, a protective circle of rotating steel cables is formed above the tank. When the cables act on the ammunition, the attacking tank from above will detonate it at a distance safe for the tank




That’s going to be a mite rough in the infantry riding on top!

Shave and a haircut, two bits!



Link Posted: 12/24/2023 11:59:12 PM EDT
[#42]
Mrs. Girkin-

Dear friends, comrades of Igor Strelkov, relatives and sympathizers with him! First of all, I want to tell you a heartfelt THANK YOU for finding the strength, time, not being afraid and coming on this day to vote for your candidate.

Today, like you, I came to the convention to support my husband. While waiting at Izmailovo, I met a lot of wonderful people, and heard words of support from everyone. You motivate me not to give up and continue the fight for Igor’s freedom.

As you already know, all the notaries who were supposed to attend the meeting of the initiative group refused to participate at the last moment. This will remain on their conscience. And yet, people found a way to vote for their candidate. Igor’s associates who are involved in his election program continue to look for possible solutions to the current situation.

With endless gratitude and respect to you,

Miroslava Reginskaya

https://t.me/i_strelkov_2023/696

Link Posted: 12/25/2023 12:11:15 AM EDT
[#43]
Shchedryk / ??????. Carol of the Bells. Original Ukrainian Version with English and Ukrainian Lyrics
Link Posted: 12/25/2023 12:20:16 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:


lol, well there were claims of 5 F-16's and 3 F-35's tonight so they must be hurting.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GCJNyE8W8AE7Dnz?format=jpg&name=900x900
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Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Originally Posted By Prime:
Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:


It exceeds what Ukrainian forces ever had.  Prime might have a tally for us for reference.


Nah, Russian MoD numbers are just too untrustworthy.
I should spend some time on one of the Russian geolocation channels, they might have developed some useful info, but so far that’s not my impression.



lol, well there were claims of 5 F-16's and 3 F-35's tonight so they must be hurting.


https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GCJNyE8W8AE7Dnz?format=jpg&name=900x900

Man, I guess we need to send some more F-35s to replace losses.
Link Posted: 12/25/2023 12:30:14 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By m35ben:
Really?  A fucking blender  ?
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Originally Posted By m35ben:
Really?  A fucking blender  ?

In for the drone video.
Link Posted: 12/25/2023 12:38:25 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By 4xGM300m:


Complete and utter bullshit.

There is no such law in Germany (yet).



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Originally Posted By 4xGM300m:
Originally Posted By Prime:


❗️All diesel cars older than 2021 have been banned in Germany.

All because of the new strict law on ecology.

Now the Germans will massively sell their cars abroad from $500-1000. And for Ukrainians, the price is even lower!

To make it convenient to choose a car, an official platform was created where all available offers will be collected.

https://t.me/zsuwar/40359



Complete and utter bullshit.

There is no such law in Germany (yet).





There IS a law that diesel cars are banned from driving in Augsburg.  

I know this, because my wife and our children are German; and my German father in law died recently and left behind his older diesel Volkswagen Touran.  

The used car dealer offered us just 500 euros for the Touran because diesels are now banned from entering Augsburg.

Not sure about other German cities.
Link Posted: 12/25/2023 3:09:55 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By anonimovaca:


Any idea the total number of planes and helicopters Russia claims to have destroyed?
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Originally Posted By anonimovaca:
Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Wow, Russian air force kicking ass now, I can't wait to see the footage.



Any idea the total number of planes and helicopters Russia claims to have destroyed?


In 2019 Ukraine had 81 jets total per an article in The National interest.
12 Su-24
13 Su-25 +20ish
35 Su-27
21 MiG-29 +50ish

Gained around 50 Mig 29s from Poland and Slovakia.
Gained around 20 Su-25s from Macedonia and Bulgaria
Potentially gained unknown numbers of Su-24s and Su-25s from internal salvage.

Reported to have lost 62 AC in 2022, but only 7 in 2023.
Per Orxy, losses so far are:
19 Su-24
17 Su-25
12 Su-27
21 MiG-29

Remember, Orxy losses are the floor and actual losses will be somewhat higher.

Most likely the UAF has at most:
-7 (negative 7) Su-24 Indicates internal salvage is necessary to have ANY operational.  Su-24 is so far the only AC photographed with Stormshadow, and Stormshadow strike reports are consistent with about 2 operational Su-24s at any one time.  Have not seen any reports indicating that Mig-29 or Su-27 carry Stormshadows, however it probably isn’t impossible.
16 Su-25.  A pretty typical readiness rate of 50% under difficult conditions indicates they have about 8 Su-25s operational
23 Su-27 No external sources of parts/replacement AC that we know of, except potentially a few sold to private individuals in the US.  Readiness rate of 50% suggests 11-12 operational.
50 Mig-29 Readiness rate of 50% suggests 25 operational.

Loss rates are probably a bit higher, but unseen internal salvage is possibly offsetting unseen losses.  Su-24s are obviously being regenerated from boneyard AC which have sat inactive for 30 years.

F-16s won’t be a war-winner alone, but based on these numbers, 35 F-16s with a 50% readiness rate (17-18 operational) will be a major upgrade in both numbers and more importantly capabilities.

Shoigu claims 121 aircraft.  Oryx verified UAF losses are 69.  Add another say 15% for undocumented losses and you get 79 losses.   Shoigu is over-claiming by about 50%.  Ukraine’s total possible AC is 151 from the pre-war UAF plus donations, with salvage probably adding a reasonably small number.

That said, if you went back and added up daily/weekly MOD spokesman claims, it would probably be over 300.
Link Posted: 12/25/2023 3:10:37 AM EDT
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Merry Christmas everyone.
Link Posted: 12/25/2023 3:15:19 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By Capta:

Multiple times over.
In 2019 Ukraine had 81 jets total per an article in The National interest.
12 Su-24
13 Su-25 +20ish
35 Su-27
21 MiG-29 +50ish

Gained around 50 Mig 29s from Poland and Slovakia.
Gained around 20 Su-25s from Macedonia and Bulgaria
Potentially gained unknown numbers of Su-24s and Su-25s from internal salvage.

Reported to have lost 62 AC in 2022, but only 7 in 2023.
Per Orxy, losses so far are:
19 Su-24
17 Su-25
12 Su-27
21 MiG-29

Remember, Orxy losses are the floor and actual losses will be somewhat higher.  However, Shoigu’s number of is to Ukraine’s total possible of 151 AC from all sources.

Most likely the UAF has at most:
-7 (negative 7) Su-24 Indicates internal salvage is necessary to have ANY operational.  Su-24 is so far the only AC photographed with Stormshadow, and Stormshadow strike reports are consistent with about 2 operational Su-24s at any one time.  Have not seen any reports indicating that Mig-29 or Su-27 carry Stormshadows, however it probably isn’t impossible.
16 Su-25.  A pretty typical readiness rate of 50% under difficult conditions indicates they have about 8 Su-25s operational
23 Su-27 No external sources of parts/replacement AC that we know of, except potentially a few sold to private individuals in the US.  Readiness rate of 50% suggests 11-12 operational.
50 Mig-29 Readiness rate of 50% suggests 25 operational.

Loss rates are probably a bit higher, but unseen internal salvage is possibly offsetting unseen losses.  Su-24s are obviously being regenerated from boneyard AC which have sat inactive for 30 years.

F-16s won’t be a war-winner alone, but based on these numbers, 35 F-16s with a 50% readiness rate (17-18 operational) will be a major upgrade in both numbers and more importantly capabilities.
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Originally Posted By Capta:
Originally Posted By anonimovaca:
Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Wow, Russian air force kicking ass now, I can't wait to see the footage.



Any idea the total number of planes and helicopters Russia claims to have destroyed?

Multiple times over.
In 2019 Ukraine had 81 jets total per an article in The National interest.
12 Su-24
13 Su-25 +20ish
35 Su-27
21 MiG-29 +50ish

Gained around 50 Mig 29s from Poland and Slovakia.
Gained around 20 Su-25s from Macedonia and Bulgaria
Potentially gained unknown numbers of Su-24s and Su-25s from internal salvage.

Reported to have lost 62 AC in 2022, but only 7 in 2023.
Per Orxy, losses so far are:
19 Su-24
17 Su-25
12 Su-27
21 MiG-29

Remember, Orxy losses are the floor and actual losses will be somewhat higher.  However, Shoigu’s number of is to Ukraine’s total possible of 151 AC from all sources.

Most likely the UAF has at most:
-7 (negative 7) Su-24 Indicates internal salvage is necessary to have ANY operational.  Su-24 is so far the only AC photographed with Stormshadow, and Stormshadow strike reports are consistent with about 2 operational Su-24s at any one time.  Have not seen any reports indicating that Mig-29 or Su-27 carry Stormshadows, however it probably isn’t impossible.
16 Su-25.  A pretty typical readiness rate of 50% under difficult conditions indicates they have about 8 Su-25s operational
23 Su-27 No external sources of parts/replacement AC that we know of, except potentially a few sold to private individuals in the US.  Readiness rate of 50% suggests 11-12 operational.
50 Mig-29 Readiness rate of 50% suggests 25 operational.

Loss rates are probably a bit higher, but unseen internal salvage is possibly offsetting unseen losses.  Su-24s are obviously being regenerated from boneyard AC which have sat inactive for 30 years.

F-16s won’t be a war-winner alone, but based on these numbers, 35 F-16s with a 50% readiness rate (17-18 operational) will be a major upgrade in both numbers and more importantly capabilities.

It's time to once again quote the Ukrainian intelligence officer I'm stalking:

A single squadron of western 4+ gen multiroles would have more impact than a whole new western armour division.

Modern western fighters provide options which are simply not comparable to anything available to the Ukrainian Air Force right now.

It would eliminate the inability of the old Ukrainian jets to strike back against VKS.

It would provide the Ukrainian Air Force with the ability to operate much more aggressively and plan own air attack missions.

It would provide the ability to significantly improve SEAD capabilities with a variety of assets as well as networking capabilities (no more simple dumb fire HARMs).

It would provide the ability to launch considerably more effective CAP against the Russian Tactical Air assets.

It would provide the ability to launch much more effective operational standoff strike missions, depending on the provided munitions deep into the enemy rear, whilst safe from the efficient SAM counter.

It would provide a significant increase in efficiency of countering cruise missile strikes, as well as overall AD coverage due to both much better radar horizon from above with AESA radars as well as through networking with various new western SAM\Radar systems that have arrived or are in the process of arriving into the country.

Even without considering too much the effect of accurate long range fires, the very fact that the VKS will now have to bleed, and its enemies won't be blind kittens unable to strike back. Just as VKS pulled the f**k back after getting its face smacked by the AD, they will have to further pull back and play more passively. All of this with just a single squadron, because unlike ground assets the aircraft are so much more mobile. Inb4 you ask what about airstrips, don't worry about it, that is not an issue.

This means more ground AD assets can be now be pressed to protect against various tactical threats on the battlefield.
Link Posted: 12/25/2023 3:15:47 AM EDT
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Merry Christmas everyone.
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Likewise!
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