The War in Ukraine
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Ukraine's intelligence, special projects division is something else. There isn't a drone that I am aware of that has that kind of reach with the possible exception of a/c like the reaper and they are huge and very expensive. This operation strikes me as being more of a well executed attack by a squad of very audacious special forces types from reasonably close in.
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Russians may have just outed how involved China has become in the war. Expect a response / reciprocal escalation from Ukraine and it's allies.
Further more, good. NATO members don't get invaded.
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Further more, good. NATO members don't get invaded.
NATO officials reject Russian demand to halt expansion, media reports
According to NATO sources cited by Radio Liberty, the written pledge Moscow demands is unrealistic. "It’s not something they (Russia) can just get," one diplomat said.
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Ukraine has attacked several Russian airbases overnight, claiming over 40 aircraft have been hit on the ground. Most interestingly at least some of the damage done was via FPV drones launched from nearby vans, footage of the aftermath coming out (a couple in the article below).
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It was also a very, very bad night for Russian railways.
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'Russian bombers are burning en masse' — Ukraine's SBU drones hit 'more than 40' aircraft in mass attack, source says
"Currently, more than 40 aircraft are known to have been hit, including the A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3," a source told the Kyiv Independent.
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It was also a very, very bad night for Russian railways.
Russian military freight train blown up en route to Crimea, Ukraine's HUR claims
"The Muscovites' key logistical artery on the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Crimea has been destroyed," HUR's statement said.
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at first i thought the airbase attack was fake but it sure looks real. Very excited for the losses to be documentedUkraine has attacked several Russian airbases overnight, claiming over 40 aircraft have been hit on the ground. Most interestingly at least some of the damage done was via FPV drones launched from nearby vans, footage of the aftermath coming out (a couple in the article below).
'Russian bombers are burning en masse' — Ukraine's SBU drones hit 'more than 40' aircraft in mass attack, source says
"Currently, more than 40 aircraft are known to have been hit, including the A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3," a source told the Kyiv Independent.
It was also a very, very bad night for Russian railways.
Russian military freight train blown up en route to Crimea, Ukraine's HUR claims
"The Muscovites' key logistical artery on the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Crimea has been destroyed," HUR's statement said.
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Ukraine has attacked several Russian airbases overnight, claiming over 40 aircraft have been hit on the ground. Most interestingly at least some of the damage done was via FPV drones launched from nearby vans, footage of the aftermath coming out (a couple in the article below).
'Russian bombers are burning en masse' — Ukraine's SBU drones hit 'more than 40' aircraft in mass attack, source says
"Currently, more than 40 aircraft are known to have been hit, including the A-50, Tu-95 and Tu-22 M3," a source told the Kyiv Independent.
It was also a very, very bad night for Russian railways.
Russian military freight train blown up en route to Crimea, Ukraine's HUR claims
"The Muscovites' key logistical artery on the occupied territory of Zaporizhzhia Oblast and Crimea has been destroyed," HUR's statement said.
Further details, the FPV drones might have been launched remotely. This war is really going to reshape how a lot of stuff is done.
Full on James Bond type stuff.
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reports that the northern fleet is under attack as well
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Genius...
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no matter what the final tally its a very successful operation and a bad day for Russia plus what ever else is going on
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Shockingly simple mechanism. This might be the most cost effective attack on a military target in... a very long time.
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More details from a guy who's keeping a good eye on the action:
More via various MSM
Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russian bombers, security official says
Reported strikes on four airbases in Siberia mark escalation in cross-border incursions before Monday’s planned peace talks in Istanbul
www.theguardian.com
Ukraine wipes out dozens of Russian nuclear bombers in massive surprise attack on air bases, Kyiv says
Ukrainian forces have wiped out dozens of Russian military aircraft, including nuclear bombers, in a massive drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s air bases deep inside the country, Kyiv…
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Inside the Alleged Ukrainian Drone Operation That Struck Dozens of Russian Strategic Bombers
A coordinated drone mission reportedly damaged or destroyed over 40 Russian military aircraft, meticulously planned over a year and a half by Ukraine's SBU.
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Ukraine destroyed more than 40 military aircraft in a drone attack deep inside Russia, official says
A Ukrainian security official says a drone attack has destroyed more than 40 Russian planes deep in Russia’s territory.
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Ukraine hits Russian bomber bases with FPV drone swarm
Ukraine has launched what appears to be its largest drone-based operation to date, striking two key Russian air bases that house strategic bombers used in long-range attacks against Ukrainian cities. The June 1 attack targeted the Olenya and Belaya airfields deep inside Russian territory...
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Wow. That very well might just cripple the Russian air force. Godspeed to the Ukrainians, absolute lions.
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Home port of Russia's nuclear sub fleet is also under attack.
Also, here is a video of the delivery system. Cargo containers filled to the brim with AI trained drones. The containers later self-destructed to prevent Russian intelligence getting a look. Wild.
Also, here is a video of the delivery system. Cargo containers filled to the brim with AI trained drones. The containers later self-destructed to prevent Russian intelligence getting a look. Wild.
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Photo of one of the truck drivers is released
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well this is all his fault
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just this alone would be a great successful mission
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Maybe it'll click now for us (Canada) and the west that you don't need a whole bunch of bells an whistles on your drones, let's get pumping out cheap FPV's by the millions and slap on fiber optic or AI as needed.
I absolutely love the fact that AdruPilot was used. Didn't expect to see something I am very familiar with.
I absolutely love the fact that AdruPilot was used. Didn't expect to see something I am very familiar with.
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So, putting aside for a moment our collective throbbing boners for burning Russian bombers-
We’re starting to realize how COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY FUCKED we currently are from a domestic force protection standpoint, right?
How easily could this be done to our C-17s or MPA? Or to our pretty new destroyers? Or a CC-330 returning a chalk home from Roto? Or a handful of commercial airports a few days before Christmas? Or the national Remembrance Day ceremony? Something on a smaller scale than this is well within reach of non-state actors.
We’re starting to realize how COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY FUCKED we currently are from a domestic force protection standpoint, right?
How easily could this be done to our C-17s or MPA? Or to our pretty new destroyers? Or a CC-330 returning a chalk home from Roto? Or a handful of commercial airports a few days before Christmas? Or the national Remembrance Day ceremony? Something on a smaller scale than this is well within reach of non-state actors.
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