kEiThZ
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As explained earlier, the Russian pilot was a dumbass....
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2022/24 Russian-Ukrainian War
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Richard White
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That's what you get when you mobilize people who have zero military experience
kEiThZ
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Iran tried these same games before. They got a closeup visit with an F-22 that adjusted their attitude there after.
How an F-22 pilot scared Iranian fighters away with just one sentence
In 2013, an Iranian fighter pilot was closing with an American drone in international airspace when he was shocked to find a stealthy American F-22 Raptor
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Bjays92
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Ohh yes, in terms of value, obviously a fighter jet is more valuable. I was merely commenting on the relative costs in dollar amounts.They cost the same because the drone is built in the US and the fighter jet is built in Russia. But the fighter jet is most assuredly worth a lot more to Russia than the drone is to the US. The USAF is about to start retiring Reapers. They'll be drawn down slowly over a decade to complete retirement by 2035. Not to mention the risk to the Russians of losing a pilot, which they don't exactly have many plenty of.
US Air Force pursues major aircraft retirements in 2024
The Air Force wants to speed up efforts to become a more modern force, with new aircraft and research into technology such as drone wingmen.www.defensenews.com
Air Force’s first Pacific MQ-9 squadron comes at crossroads for drone
The 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron will provide eyes in the sky over east Asia.www.airforcetimes.com
kEiThZ
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This is brilliant.
kEiThZ
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Also, no idea if accurate, but these are some incredible losses the Russians ate in Vulhedar. Literally two busloads of troops lost per day for just one small village. And no gain.
Towered
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Nothing to see here - Russia is not concerned with such hideous losses. There are plenty more young men from ethnic minorities that they can mine for cannon fodder.
kEiThZ
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kEiThZ
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How a Canadian dairy plant became a symbol of defiance for Ukrainian farmers - National | Globalnews.ca
Ukrainian farmers were initially hesitant to sign on, since the co-operative model conjured memories of state-run operations under the Soviet Union.
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Admiral Beez
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kEiThZ
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Not that this will lead to much. But hopefully, this is a firm declaration that the world won't accept Putin's genocidal behaviour.
Richard White
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If nothing else it may limit his travel options.
I can't seem him leaving Russia anytime soon.
Admiral Beez
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Breaking news!
www.bbc.com
The Swedes will have to wait.
Turkey's Erdogan seals deal on Finland joining Nato
A vote on Finland's membership now goes to Turkey's parliament, but Sweden's bid is still held up.
www.bbc.com
The Swedes will have to wait.
kEiThZ
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Admiral Beez
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If Ukraine can hold Bahkmut they should, but if they cannot they must fall back to fight again. It’s as simple as that, same as any other city Ukraine has had to fall back from.