Military observations on Ukraine invasion

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Accounts and video of Russians invading Ukraine:

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Anonymous wrote:The Russian T-14 tank? It is vapor-ware.

Meaning: it exists only as a few prototypes and a design idea. Nothing more.

Further, an evaluation of the prototypes could the T-14 could not be mass-produced - and that was BEFORE the sanctions.

The T-14 has no role to play in this war.

Is the one they built 5 of and used them in a parade and 2 broke down?

One sat in Moscow until they figured out a way to tow it out.

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So the smaller anti personnel switchblade drones are great for targeting political targets. Those thing are able to bypass perimeter security. I imagine we will see assassinations of high ranking Russian officials in Russia in the coming months.

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Anonymous wrote:So the smaller anti personnel switchblade drones are great for targeting political targets. Those thing are able to bypass perimeter security. I imagine we will see assassinations of high ranking Russian officials in Russia in the coming months.

They can go into russian airspace? I thought they were only used for defense over Ukrainian soil.

In other news, what's the implication of a hypersonic missle use?

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Anonymous wrote:So the smaller anti personnel switchblade drones are great for targeting political targets. Those thing are able to bypass perimeter security. I imagine we will see assassinations of high ranking Russian officials in Russia in the coming months.

They can go into russian airspace? I thought they were only used for defense over Ukrainian soil.

In other news, what's the implication of a hypersonic missle use?

The smaller switchblades are about 5 pounds and easily concealed- ie easy to get into Russia itself. Just need someone with the will and ability to pass as a Russian.

The hypersonic missiles are just hard to knock down. There big use would be against aircraft carriers. They really do not change anything- does not seem like there are many, it’s not like the Ukrainians are knocking down the regular missiles and they most likely cost a lot. I imagine the fuel needs are huge with a big supply train.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't see any evidence to support this possible scenario, but I'm curious what others think: is there a chance that Putin actually wants to draw NATO into Ukraine in order to ignite a broader conflict? Perhaps, so far, he has been fighting with one arm behind his back, and he will only swing with both fists once NATO forces enter Ukraine. Additionally, with NATO deployed in Ukraine, is there a risk that China would then enter the conflict, fighting alongside of Russia?

The only thing China will be entering is Siberia- just as soon as it looks like the balance of power has tipped away from Putin.

China already basically owns Siberia and will not need to invade. Russia is a paria, a country that has been declining for a while with an economy based on selling energy now on the brink of ruin. Russia will just become a satellite of China, which will get everything it needs without having to military invade or occupy

It’s not about making them a vassal state of China. It’s about expanding the territorial boundaries of The Middle Kingdom. That isn’t achieved solely through economic subservience - they need to own it. It’s a pride/vanity thing.

Currently China prefers to subjugate countries economically. Soon the day will come where they take military approach but it is not now.

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Anonymous wrote:So the smaller anti personnel switchblade drones are great for targeting political targets. Those thing are able to bypass perimeter security. I imagine we will see assassinations of high ranking Russian officials in Russia in the coming months.

They can go into russian airspace? I thought they were only used for defense over Ukrainian soil.

In other news, what's the implication of a hypersonic missle use?

The smaller switchblades are about 5 pounds and easily concealed- ie easy to get into Russia itself. Just need someone with the will and ability to pass as a Russian.

The hypersonic missiles are just hard to knock down. There big use would be against aircraft carriers. They really do not change anything- does not seem like there are many, it’s not like the Ukrainians are knocking down the regular missiles and they most likely cost a lot. I imagine the fuel needs are huge with a big supply train.

You don't know what you're talking about. Switchblades can go about SIX MILES and FIFTEEN MINUTES from their control. No one in Russia is getting assassinated, unless you mean right at the border.

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Anonymous wrote:So the smaller anti personnel switchblade drones are great for targeting political targets. Those thing are able to bypass perimeter security. I imagine we will see assassinations of high ranking Russian officials in Russia in the coming months.

They can go into russian airspace? I thought they were only used for defense over Ukrainian soil.

In other news, what's the implication of a hypersonic missle use?

The smaller switchblades are about 5 pounds and easily concealed- ie easy to get into Russia itself. Just need someone with the will and ability to pass as a Russian.

The hypersonic missiles are just hard to knock down. There big use would be against aircraft carriers. They really do not change anything- does not seem like there are many, it’s not like the Ukrainians are knocking down the regular missiles and they most likely cost a lot. I imagine the fuel needs are huge with a big supply train.

You don't know what you're talking about. Switchblades can go about SIX MILES and FIFTEEN MINUTES from their control. No one in Russia is getting assassinated, unless you mean right at the border.

Wow are you that clueless? I guess it would never dawn on you to take a switchblade to Moscow? Most Ukrainians speak Russian and many have traveled in and out of Russia. It would be easy to get these drone to Moscow or any place in Russia. With a switchblade you have a 5 mile strike radius. If you had a few switchblade and wanted to take out Putin during his little talk at Luzhniki Stadium he would be gone.

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Anonymous wrote:So the smaller anti personnel switchblade drones are great for targeting political targets. Those thing are able to bypass perimeter security. I imagine we will see assassinations of high ranking Russian officials in Russia in the coming months.

They can go into russian airspace? I thought they were only used for defense over Ukrainian soil.

In other news, what's the implication of a hypersonic missle use?

The smaller switchblades are about 5 pounds and easily concealed- ie easy to get into Russia itself. Just need someone with the will and ability to pass as a Russian.

The hypersonic missiles are just hard to knock down. There big use would be against aircraft carriers. They really do not change anything- does not seem like there are many, it’s not like the Ukrainians are knocking down the regular missiles and they most likely cost a lot. I imagine the fuel needs are huge with a big supply train.

You don't know what you're talking about. Switchblades can go about SIX MILES and FIFTEEN MINUTES from their control. No one in Russia is getting assassinated, unless you mean right at the border.

Wow are you that clueless? I guess it would never dawn on you to take a switchblade to Moscow? Most Ukrainians speak Russian and many have traveled in and out of Russia. It would be easy to get these drone to Moscow or any place in Russia. With a switchblade you have a 5 mile strike radius. If you had a few switchblade and wanted to take out Putin during his little talk at Luzhniki Stadium he would be gone.

Sigh. Yeah, go ahead and try that. You don't think Russia is vetting people coming in? You've seen images of Putin and his long table? If the boss acts like that, you bet the underlings are protecting themselves as well.

Russian generals on the front line are another matter, and are the reason why personnel switchblades are going to Ukraine. Duh.

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Anonymous wrote:So the smaller anti personnel switchblade drones are great for targeting political targets. Those thing are able to bypass perimeter security. I imagine we will see assassinations of high ranking Russian officials in Russia in the coming months.

They can go into russian airspace? I thought they were only used for defense over Ukrainian soil.

In other news, what's the implication of a hypersonic missle use?

The smaller switchblades are about 5 pounds and easily concealed- ie easy to get into Russia itself. Just need someone with the will and ability to pass as a Russian.

The hypersonic missiles are just hard to knock down. There big use would be against aircraft carriers. They really do not change anything- does not seem like there are many, it’s not like the Ukrainians are knocking down the regular missiles and they most likely cost a lot. I imagine the fuel needs are huge with a big supply train.

You don't know what you're talking about. Switchblades can go about SIX MILES and FIFTEEN MINUTES from their control. No one in Russia is getting assassinated, unless you mean right at the border.

Wow are you that clueless? I guess it would never dawn on you to take a switchblade to Moscow? Most Ukrainians speak Russian and many have traveled in and out of Russia. It would be easy to get these drone to Moscow or any place in Russia. With a switchblade you have a 5 mile strike radius. If you had a few switchblade and wanted to take out Putin during his little talk at Luzhniki Stadium he would be gone.

Sigh. Yeah, go ahead and try that. You don't think Russia is vetting people coming in? You've seen images of Putin and his long table? If the boss acts like that, you bet the underlings are protecting themselves as well.

Russian generals on the front line are another matter, and are the reason why personnel switchblades are going to Ukraine. Duh.

I agree, these weapons ar the northern border, En masse; could hit batteries lobbying missile into Ukraine.

Really, it is a one mission for the drone and operator to pull it off. Getting into Russia with them? Maybe one or two in a few years will pop up as as a terror device…but they are not a game changer unless everyone in Ukraine had 2 and could hit a target with them.

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If everyone in Ukraine could kill just one Russian soldier - just one - we could wrap this up quickly.

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Anonymous wrote:Why are Russian generals getting killed?

Because their non-commissioned officers and conscripts are not doing what they want.

Real battle leaders have to lead from the front; no one else is doing it so the Generals are doing it.
Problem for Russia is that when you are at the front you are exposed to enemy fire.

Russia has some very capable officers; but like any military they rely on their command chain to execute their orders. When that does not work senior officers are exposed to combat as the try to execute their orders.

This makes no sense. Generals do not lead from the front. It does not seem you have an understanding of how an army works.

Clearly you cannot read. Battle leaders are normally NCOs and junior officers. They are not doing their job so senior officers are trying take more direct field command and are at the front. Hence they are getting killed.

Mattis lead from the front in both invasions. It happens.

Just stop. A general job is not to be in the front lines leading an attack in place of some Lt. It would undermine cohesion of units, chain of command and limit his ability to see the whole battle field. A general’s job is at a strategic level and logistics. If junior officers are not up to the task they get replaced. A general will remove or replace officers one level down. At the rank of captain(company commander and above) you chances of getting kill decrease significantly. By the time you are a general you have a very high chance of surviving…unless you unit is wiped.

Sure but what kind of general and what kind of attack. Teddy Rosevelt Jr. was a one star and went ashore with the first wave on D-Day. Mattis led from the front in Af as a one star and again in the invasion of Iraq as a two star commanding a division. It all depends on the size of the force. A Lt. Does not command two Marine Regiments in a combined arms attack as Matiis did in Iraq. He did not do it from the rear. Read The March Up by Bing West who was there.

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Anonymous wrote:If everyone in Ukraine could kill just one Russian soldier - just one - we could wrap this up quickly.

That’s not how it’s going to end. There will be negotiations

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Anonymous wrote:If everyone in Ukraine could kill just one Russian soldier - just one - we could wrap this up quickly.

That’s not how it’s going to end. There will be negotiations

However those end, putin is a murderous thug and the sanctions should remain for as long as he sticks around.

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Anonymous wrote:If everyone in Ukraine could kill just one Russian soldier - just one - we could wrap this up quickly.

That’s not how it’s going to end. There will be negotiations

However those end, putin is a murderous thug and the sanctions should remain for as long as he sticks around.

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Russian forces are storming apartment buildings, stealing phones, and holding people hostage. There is video on the NYT.