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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #1650 on: August 01, 2022, 11:15:23 PM »
Just happen to noticed a An-124 on flightradar24 from Leipzig Germany descending in the DC area . According to wiki Antonov Airlines (Ukrainian cargo airline) operates An-124s out of Leipzig since moving its air ops there from Kyiv since the war started.
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #1651 on: August 01, 2022, 11:20:13 PM »
More HIMARS for Ukraine?
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« Reply #1652 on: August 01, 2022, 11:23:24 PM »
Himars and 155 shells was announced today. Maybe pallets of cash also.
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« Reply #1653 on: August 01, 2022, 11:25:12 PM »
Flt A124 on flightradar24
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« Reply #1654 on: August 01, 2022, 11:36:53 PM »
Appears to be landing at Dulles
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« Reply #1655 on: August 02, 2022, 12:00:14 AM »
Appears to be landing at Dulles

Huh?

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« Reply #1656 on: August 02, 2022, 12:01:09 AM »
Huh?

Full name Washington Dulles International Airport
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« Reply #1657 on: August 02, 2022, 12:04:13 AM »
Full name Washington Dulles International Airport

I know that.  What flights are you talking about?

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« Reply #1658 on: August 02, 2022, 12:07:40 AM »
I know that.  What flights are you talking about?


Go back to reply 1650
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« Reply #1659 on: August 08, 2022, 09:57:59 AM »
They heard there was free food

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    “There are reports that 100,000 North Korean volunteers are prepared to come and take part in the conflict,” Korotchenko said on Russian Channel One.

    Korotchenko was notably interested in what he called the North Korean’s “wealth of experience with counter-battery warfare” — a telling remark given reports of Ukraine’s long-range artillery success since acquiring US-made HIMARS rocket systems in June.

    “If North Korea expresses a desire to meet its international duty to fight against Ukrainian fascism, we should let them,” Korotchenko said.

    Seemingly no consideration was given to what constitutes a “volunteer” force in an authoritarian state such as North Korea. (New York Post)

North Korea Reportedly Offers Russia 100K 'Volunteers' for War in Ukraine
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2022/08/08/north-korea-offers-to-send-russia-troops-n2611410
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #1660 on: August 08, 2022, 01:44:18 PM »
I wonder how much North Korea is going to charge Russia for those "volunteers"?  You know they won't be volunteers, and Korea won't provide their services without receiving something in return.
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« Reply #1661 on: August 08, 2022, 02:27:17 PM »
I don't expect a North Korean soldier will be expensive. 

North Koreans bribe gov officials to get the opportunity to work in Siberia.

This could be really bad.  The Korean war was a bloodbath, and I'm sure N. Korea and Russia won't care how many of the N. Korean soldiers die.  And I think it is bad thing for N. Korea to get some combat experience.

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« Reply #1662 on: August 08, 2022, 03:55:13 PM »
Russia is getting a fair bit of combat experience against a lot of western weapon systems, not good. Not to mention the alleged blackmarket in all the stuff we're sending them.
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« Reply #1663 on: August 08, 2022, 04:55:55 PM »
I don't expect a North Korean soldier will be expensive. 

North Koreans bribe gov officials to get the opportunity to work in Siberia.

This could be really bad.  The Korean war was a bloodbath, and I'm sure N. Korea and Russia won't care how many of the N. Korean soldiers die.  And I think it is bad thing for N. Korea to get some combat experience.
I thought the U.N. forces were doing well against the Norks until a couple of million Chinese "volunteers" (there's that word again) headed South across the Yalu River . . .
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #1664 on: August 11, 2022, 09:24:04 AM »
I thought the U.N. forces were doing well against the Norks until a couple of million Chinese "volunteers" (there's that word again) headed South across the Yalu River . . .

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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #1665 on: August 11, 2022, 09:27:00 AM »
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« Reply #1666 on: August 23, 2022, 05:37:46 PM »
Holy hell - we just gave them another like $800 million a few days ago, and I saw where reportedly only 30% of materiel is getting downrange.

 https://twitchy.com/brettt-3136/2022/08/23/us-to-announce-3-billion-aid-package-wednesday-on-six-month-anniversary-of-russias-invasion/
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #1667 on: August 23, 2022, 06:33:47 PM »
War is one big grift.
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« Reply #1668 on: August 23, 2022, 06:35:38 PM »
Holy hell - we just gave them another like $800 million a few days ago, and I saw where reportedly only 30% of materiel is getting downrange.


Where?

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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #1669 on: August 23, 2022, 06:37:13 PM »
I read they are lining up 3 billion more getting ready for a long war in Ukraine.

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/us-prepares-3bn-more-ukraine-defense-aid-fight-years-come
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« Reply #1670 on: August 23, 2022, 10:46:40 PM »
let's see if someone flees the country with billions in their pockets. Plus 10% for the Big Guy.
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #1671 on: August 26, 2022, 09:43:04 PM »
Are all these weapons we're sending over there surplus stuff or are they weapons our forces would need if we were drawn into a larger conflict?

Is our military becoming weaker or less capable due to these large shipments?
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Re: War in Eastern Europe, what's it good for ....
« Reply #1672 on: August 26, 2022, 09:50:06 PM »
Are all these weapons we're sending over there surplus stuff or are they weapons our forces would need if we were drawn into a larger conflict?

Is our military becoming weaker or less capable due to these large shipments?

Yes, until stocks can be replenished.  I doubt they will be in a timely fashion.  And when they are replenished, the stocks will be paid for with freshly printed money.
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« Reply #1673 on: August 26, 2022, 10:32:12 PM »
Counterpoint: is it possible that the replenishment process will provide more capable or more reliable weapons?

A lot of the anti-armor stuff we are sending isn’t likely to have been needed very much since the fall of Iraq, and I wonder if there is an operational benefit to replenishing with fresher munitions.

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« Reply #1674 on: August 26, 2022, 10:43:14 PM »
Counterpoint: is it possible that the replenishment process will provide more capable or more reliable weapons?

A lot of the anti-armor stuff we are sending isn’t likely to have been needed very much since the fall of Iraq, and I wonder if there is an operational benefit to replenishing with fresher munitions.

We were dropping vietnam era bombs in the persian puddle so yes that is possible. I should have bought raytheon stock.

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