Russian special military operation in Ukraine #42

Whoa... that is frigging EPIC!!

Your average Ukro Nazi. The patch (green) reads "Hate Speech" in Cyrillic.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the losses of the enemy over the past month of hostilities.

“The enemy is suffering significant losses. In the past month alone, they have lost more than 15,000 people,” he said during a conference call.

In addition to manpower, a large amount of military equipment was destroyed. In April, the armed formations of Ukraine lost eight aircraft, 277 drones, 430 tanks and other armored combat vehicles.

In addition, our troops destroyed 18 Ukrainian MLRS combat vehicles, 225 field artillery pieces and mortars.

https://tvzvezda-ru.translate.goog/news/2023521250-DCNnN.html?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-GB&_x_tr_pto=nui&_x_tr_hist=true

Hammer time!

I posted the circuitous flight path a day or so back. It is starting to look normal for some loads.

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The fourth super-long flight of Russian military transport aviation to Syria has already been recorded along an unusual route bypassing Turkey, and An-124s were spotted on the route.

I post this in memory of those who died on this day 9 years ago.

I watched it live in stunned disbelief at the time. Thankfully the video has not been purged but I will not post it.

It is likely that this event changed the Russian people's view of the then new regime in Kiev for ever. It has taken and may still be taking longer to change Russia's leaders and oligarch's attitudes.

I will post this.

Isos wrote:Gefest & T doesn't seem to be that much used.

It uses still free fall bombs that don't glide so the plane is in AD range. Glide bombs offer some stand off range against shorad and medium range systems.

Yeah, it made sense in Syria where there wasn't any AA to worry about but not here

For some reason Russian airforce has been unable to properly neutralize Ukrainian air defense, quite baffling considering that it was nothing but leftovers to begin with and hand-me-downs​ and pittance now and all operated by apes

Ukro vehicles lost in and around Artemovsk

Re the evil Odessa massacre.
This is one of several reasons why I cannot understand why Russia took EIGHT long years to properly intervene in its homeland of much of the past 1100 years, which was ridiculously called the "Ukraine" for a tiny part of that time.

The fourth generation of aircraft is already obsolete.
Unfortunately, the reputation of Russian Sukhoi aircraft has been damaged - but the West has skillfully avoided showing the impotence of its aviation since Vietnam war.
It is better for Russia to do what it has been doing up until now, that is to invest FAR more in air defense than in VVS.

If the Russians do not dare to use the Su-35S or some other type of aircraft over Ukroshitstan, the same fate would befall the F-15, F-16, EF-2000, as well as the French junk that Serbia is planning to buy.
Since the West has NEVER proven technological efficiency against air defense systems developed after the fifties and sixties of the 20th century, I doubt the fourth generation of Western aircraft.
It remains to be seen where the Su-57, F-35, as well as the J-20 are.
Unlike most people on this forum I have never forgotten the impact of the air defense system in the Vietnam War.
The only repeated example of a built air defense (after Vietnam) system is Ukroshitstan.
Today, it is enough to put a LANCET in your bag and come a few kilometers from the airport. The fucking LANCET proved to be more useful than Russian aviation.

In every conflict, the USA primarily used the navy and only after the navy had done its job, then the aviation came in, but those opponents were VERY VERY WEAK.

Firebird wrote:Re the evil Odessa massacre.
This is one of several reasons why I cannot understand why Russia took EIGHT long years to properly intervene in its homeland of much of the past 1100 years, which was ridiculously called the "Ukraine" for a tiny part of that time.

Because our elites spent the 25 years before that dismantling the country

And it took some time and effort to get it ready for a major conflict and self-sufficiency again, and to encourage other countries around the world to stand up for their independence too, that there isn't just one game in town anymore.

PapaDragon wrote:
Yeah, it made sense in Syria where there wasn't any AA to worry about but not here

For some reason Russian airforce has been unable to properly neutralize Ukrainian air defense, quite baffling considering that it was nothing but leftovers to begin with and hand-me-downs​ and pittance now and all operated by apes

Much of the 404's air defense was made up of old Soviet era stock like the basic S-300 and the Buk-M1 operated by apes as you say but they still managed to knock down a couple of Russian aircraft. What it clearly spells out for me is that even old Soviet era stuff could pose a serious threat to any adversary, but just imagine what a headache the far mor modern and capable Russian air defense would be for NATzo.

The Russians have most certainly learned a few very hard/valuable lessons in this conflict, but in the end it will only enhance their military capabilities for the better. Much better in fact.

Podlodka77 wrote:The fourth generation of aircraft is already obsolete.

Absolutely not the case. Even a third gen Su-25 proved to be extremely valuable. Air power can be very flexible if used correctly. The Russians decided in some cases it won't be willing to sacrifice expensive aircraft so it opted for cheaper options like the Lancet. The modern battlefield is a very complex place and you need to adapt very quickly to gain or keep the advantage.

Podlodka77 wrote:Unfortunately, the reputation of Russian Sukhoi aircraft has been damaged

Again nothing could be further from the truth - all the Sukhois - including the Su-35 have been very active and effective. It doesn't mean you have to fly directly over enemy positions to have an devastating effect on the battlefield.  

To Sepheronx


The whole world is under global surveillance and we all live like in the Big Brother house - everything is visible.
And while in Vietnam it was not possible to carry out precise strikes with cruise or hypersonic missiles, today it is a reality.

The Russians from Kaliningrad can send towards some German airport 50 cruise missiles which at the price do not cost the Russians more than one Su-34 and who do you think will reach the goal first, one Su-30SM/Su-34 or Su-35S or 50 cruise missiles ?

The whole western story is basically based on "we have the most planes" and the story of how those planes are untouchable is just a punctured condom.
Both the Su-34 and the Su-30SM or Su-35S fly at about the same altitudes and speeds as the F-15/16/18 or that French junk the Serbs want to buy. I'm not sure that the Su-34 is a problem at all because the Su-34 has the same problem as all the above mentioned planes. Aviation is the problem.
Whatever happened at Saki Airport is another indication of the vulnerability of aviation.
It is far more cost effective to invest in dozens of cruise missiles for the price of one fighter jet or a few hypersonic missiles and blow up a valuable target like a surface warship.

Who shakes your cage, Ukrop ?

I have never had any respect for aviation and I write about it all the time.
Yes, submarines at least have tremendous destructive power and their very existence is a warning not to go on crazy adventures.
Don't waste your time with me because I don't want to write with cunts.

Prigozhin is off his rocker again. Publicizing deaths of Wagners to use as leverage and stupidity like that. He's lucky that Russia isn't a mad gangster state. The US would have had him killed before he went off once if he was on their side.

I kinda like the guy in a way, but this shit is way TF out of line and has to f'ing stop.

To Arkhangelsk...

Which "our politicians", do you mean the politicians of Ukroshitstan ?

Funny, not long ago when I said su-34 is outdated and can't face modern threats vecause of its huge RCS uou were the one saying it was a fantastic aircraft used all over Ukraine.

You finnally used your brain.

I totally agree. Ten pocket drones like Lancet will easily destroy 10 planes at the begining of a war if operated correctly within enemy territory by special forces.

Aviation can still be good for stand off attacks and employing cheaper cruise missiles but its not a mist have anymore.

To Ukrop

Serbia is a goner ?
But well, we Serbs knew decades ago that your Ukroshitstans are no "brothers" to the Russians.
In Russia, only those who admire Lenin's mausoleum still believe in that.
Unfortunately, there are still plenty of such liberals and red shits.