Stand by me.
He's certainly not Luke Skywalker.
Can't be many Tranche 1 left the rate they were stripping and scrapping not so long back
This is going to be the issue - many of the problems those expressing scepticism about MFTS predicted seem to have come to fruition, and there are some who’d say that we don’t have enough capacity for our own requirements, at least if some of the grumbles I’ve heard are accurate.
Whether we’d consider providing some of the Tranche 1 Typhoons (which have a decent AG capability) and a training package which’d convert experienced MiG-29 & Su-27 pilots to the type on a short course to allow them to fight the aircraft to a standard which’d overmatch the opposition is an interesting question, but as well as upsetting Mr Putin, it might also expose some of the issues which the government isn’t that keen on the press going ‘hang on…’ about when it comes to issues with training, holds before commencing OCU, etc, etc.
I'm of a like mind - see my post passim, since which I've let my brain get in on the act.
In which case, the Bundesrepublik should wake-the-fvck-up, smell the Kaffee and work as though the Devil himself was on their doorstep to help UKR to defeat ruSS.
Just remember to Satanise your hands.
Say again all after .................
ISW report attributes Russian progress in Eastern areas to massive use of SAM systems which have prevented Ukrainian air and drone cover. In effect, the Russians have finally (four months late) achieved air superiority over an area they are fighting in.
It also notes that the Russians are firing anti ship missiles in land bombardment, which suggests shortages of weapons.
Institute for the Study of War
Reinforced Russian air-defense systems in eastern Ukraine are increasingly limiting the effectiveness of Ukrainian drones, undermining a key Ukrainian capability in the war. Foreign Policy’s Jack Detsch quoted several anonymous Ukrainian officials and mwww.understandingwar.org
Or maybe notTentative news on grain shipments.
UK offers expertise in escort of Ukraine grain to avert starvation in Africa
Liz Truss and Turkish foreign minister meet to discuss safe passage for convoy under UN planwww.theguardian.com
Would it be possible to take Sevastopol out of action some how?Or maybe not
Russian navy ordered to lay mines at Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, says US
Intelligence claims operation is part of Russia’s blockade of grain exports, which threatens to trigger global famine
I did say "tentative", the article I quoted does say that neither Ukraine or Rus had agreed to anything.Or maybe not
Russian navy ordered to lay mines at Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, says US
Intelligence claims operation is part of Russia’s blockade of grain exports, which threatens to trigger global famine
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JFC on a tricycle, they must be desperate.Russia Deploys Obsolete T-64A Echelon to Donbas | Defense Express
The russian occupiers are transporting to Ukraine obsolete heavy armor, which lags behind even the T-64B in terms of firepower and aiming
