Ukraine - Superthread

[Czech_pivo]

Just back from my time in Europe (Croatia (Dubrovnik), France and Ireland).
Saw some interesting things while in Dubrovnik, namely the 2 high end vehicles (Toyota Land Cruiser and some type of Benz SUV) with Ukrainian license plates at the condo building I was staying at in the Lapad area of Dubrovnik......add to that the 7-series BMW with an Ontario license plate (license sticker from Aug 19) and the name 'D. Sutherland' on one of the mailboxes.....not sure if this translates to Donald Sutherland or not, but it was amusing to see this.

One of the cars (the Benz SUV) is from Kyiv and the Toyota Land Cruiser is from Dnipropetrovsk area.

 

[AmmoTech90]

Meanwhile demining efforts continues

They are "clearing" PFM-1 ap mines. Very little metal content, a fuze in the centre that is probably 1.5cm across and 4 long. The body is soft plastic and looks like a large maple seed with one fat side holding around 40g of liquid explosive.

So very little metal frag and just enough bang to rip up your foot, hand, etc. Face plant on one and your probably a goner, otherwise a very bad day.

Not unexpected but sort of unlucky if buddy got fragged in the ass.

 

[McG]

The “maple seed.”

 

[MilEME09]

Alot of controversy today over amnesty international's report of ukrainian forces actions in the war so far. I haven't read it my self yet so I won't comment in the report it self yet but Russia is jumping all over it as justification. Though AI Ukraines branch wasn't consulted apparently which raises questions

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1555383943662272512

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1555272472240463873

 

[TacticalTea]

Alot of controversy today over amnesty international's report of ukrainian forces actions in the war so far. I haven't read it my self yet so I won't comment in the report it self yet but Russia is jumping all over it as justification. Though AI Ukraines branch wasn't consulted apparently which raises questions

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1555383943662272512

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1555272472240463873

Never had much esteem for Amnesty.

They came after Quebec and they've shown to be a questionable, shady organization over the years.

 

[CBH99]

Double dog dare ya'...

Ukraine war: Russia accuses US of direct role in Ukraine war​

In April, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said US President Joe Biden's decision to supply Ukraine with billions of dollars worth of arms meant "Nato, in essence, is engaged in a war with Russia through a proxy and is arming that proxy".

"War means war," the 72-year-old warned.

Ukraine war: Russia accuses US of direct role in Ukraine war

Moscow accuses the US of directly approving targets for US-made artillery used by Ukraine.

www.bbc.com

In all fairness, they aren’t wrong.

While American troops may not be doing the fighting directly against Russian troops, the Americans have become more or less directly involved in the war. Just because they aren’t fighting on the front lines doesn’t mean they aren’t directly involved.

They, like the rest of us, have sent weaponry to Ukraine intended to be used against the Russians - and to great affect. And they’re sending more.

They have provided the Ukrainians with drastically enhanced capabilities than what they previously had, allowing Ukraine to strike valuable targets far behind Russian lines.

They openly admit to providing the Ukrainians with real time intelligence, re sinking the warship Moskva, and crippling one of Russia’s new frigates.


The list goes on, but the Russians aren’t wrong. America IS directly involved, and that’s a good thing. Russia attacked one of America’s allies, and has openly committed what seems like an ever growing list of war crimes…


@Soldier35 Russia doesn’t like the fact that America is directly involved? Eat shit, too bad.

 

[ueo]

Only saw the end of it and it was mostly her answering questions about procurement and not answering one about South Korea.

Dumb question (maybeeeee): where are the troops coming from as instructors seem to imply MCpl or better, Cbt Arms, probably infantry? Cdn recruiting also implies a draw on similar resources, In my little infantry mind 1+1 does not equal what some pol has ideated. Where are our military adults praytell?

 

[MilEME09]

Who had nuclear disaster on their bingo card? Both sides are trading blame bit the plant was hit by arty. Russia has been using the plant to hide equipment and shell Nikopol

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1555596931077898252

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1555579945430163461

 

[Colin Parkinson]

The grain deal, which also benefits Russian grain exports is clearly important to both sides

 

[OldSolduer]

Never had much esteem for Amnesty.

They came after Quebec and they've shown to be a questionable, shady organization over the years.

And neither have I. They will yell and scream at democratic nations yet whisper or say nothing at all to dictatorships.

 

[rmc_wannabe]

And neither have I. They will yell and scream at democratic nations yet whisper or say nothing at all to dictatorships.

Who do you think will actually listen? Dictatorial and oppressive regimes will murder AI members at will for speaking out, democratic ones will bend and bow to avoid bad press prior to an election.

We like to think the world has changed since 1945, it hasn't.

 

[OldSolduer]

Who do you think will actually listen? Dictatorial and oppressive regimes will murder AI members at will for speaking out, democratic ones will bend and bow to avoid bad press prior to an election.

We like to think the world has changed since 1945, it hasn't.

In many ways its worse. Like I said earlier - I miss the USSR.

 

[The Bread Guy]

... They will yell and scream at democratic nations yet whisper or say nothing at all to dictatorships.

To be fair, not entirely true ....

Russian Federation Archives

Every year, Amnesty International evaluates the human rights situation in countries around the world. Stay up to date and learn about key human rights issues in Russian Federation

www.amnesty.org

Ukraine: Civilians killed by ‘reckless’ Russian attacks on Serhiivka apartment block and beach resort

Russian air strikes on an apartment block and beach resort hotel in the coastal town of Serhiivka in southern Ukraine killed at least 21 civilians, Amnesty International said today following a new on-the-ground investigation. The strikes, apparently using anti-ship missiles, hit the town in the...

www.amnesty.org

Ukraine: Russian soldiers filmed viciously attacking Ukrainian POW must face justice

Responding to a video reportedly showing Russian soldiers apparently castrating a Ukrainian prisoner of war, who is gagged with his hands tied behind his back, Marie Struthers, Amnesty International’s Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “This horrific assault is yet another...

www.amnesty.org

Russia: Charging 92 members of Ukraine’s military with ‘crimes against humanity’ brazenly undermines fair trial rights

Responding to the news that 92 members of the Ukrainian armed forces have reportedly been charged with “crimes against humanity”, Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “In charging these 92 members of the Ukrainian armed forces in...

www.amnesty.org

Ukraine: Hundreds killed in relentless Russian shelling of Kharkiv – new investigation

www.amnesty.org

Ukraine/Russia: “Death sentences” against three foreign members of Ukrainian forces by separatists’ “courts” a blatant violation of international law

Responding to the news that a separatist “court” in Russia-occupied Donetsk ordered the death of two captured two British nationals and a captured Moroccan national, Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “This is a blatant violation...

www.amnesty.org

Ukraine/Russia: The rights of Ukrainian prisoners of war from Azovstal must be respected

Responding to the news that the Ukrainian soldiers who were besieged in Mariupol’s Azovstal steel plant for months have surrendered themselves to Russia’s armed forces, Denis Krivosheev, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for Eastern Europe and Central Asia, said: “Ukraine’s soldiers...

www.amnesty.org

Ukraine: Russian forces extrajudicially executing civilians in apparent war crimes – new testimony

Russian military forces have extrajudicially executed civilians in Ukraine in apparent war crimes, Amnesty International said today as it published new testimony following on-the-ground research. Amnesty International’s Crisis Response investigators interviewed more than 20 people from villages...

www.amnesty.org

Russia commits indiscriminate attacks during the invasion of Ukraine

Indiscriminate attacks violate international humanitarian law (the laws of war) and can constitute war crimes.

www.amnesty.org

 

[The Bread Guy]

One hopes one reaps what one sows ....

Tracking the Faceless Killers who Mutilated and Executed a Ukrainian POW - bellingcat

In a series of gruesome videos, a man wearing a cowboy hat mutilates a Ukrainian prisoner of war before murdering him. Open source evidence suggests the involvement of a Chechen-led paramilitary group.

www.bellingcat.com

 

[CBH99]

In many ways its worse. Like I said earlier - I miss the USSR.

Compared to whatever ‘this Russia’ is, absolutely.

Putin’s dreams of a USSR 2.0 may be far fetched at best, especially if today’s Russia is it’s foundation.

 

[Kirkhill]

The grain deal, which also benefits Russian grain exports is clearly important to both sides

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Take a look at that map. Which side has the most vulnerable choke point?

I'll take that Kerch Bridge for a thousand Alex.

 

[MilEME09]

Well this is getting weird

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1555511931452145664

 

[daftandbarmy]

Well this is getting weird

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1555511931452145664

 

[rmc_wannabe]

Well this is getting weird

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1555511931452145664

You know you're desperate when you're getting your mercenaries from North Korea....

 

[brihard]

Looks like that’s coming from reporting within Russia… I won’t give it any credence without corroboration.