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fatherboxx: Mar 25, 2013

https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1636055063192911875?t=FfE6S70o_GbZLKGQtG4gBQ&s=19

# ? Mar 15, 2023 18:26

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# ? May 30, 2024 00:14

zone: Dec 6, 2016

fatherboxx posted:

https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1636055063192911875?t=FfE6S70o_GbZLKGQtG4gBQ&s=19

It begins. Whatever information that gets collected through these fire missions will be invaluable for planning the upcoming counteroffensive. More so if they can make several smoking accidents happen to C2, ammo dumps, fuel depots, and troop concentrations in the meantime.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 18:35

Toxic Mental: Jun 1, 2019

Hopefully it's another Kherson-level sweep-through, if it is anything.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 18:36

Power Khan: Aug 20, 2011; by Fritz the Horse

StrangersInTheNight posted:

The war video game room and war merch on the same page is definitely some dystopian poo poo

Wait till you see the dance tiktoks directly from the front

# ? Mar 15, 2023 18:40

CommieGIR: Aug 22, 2006; The blue glow is a feature, not a bug; Pillbug

StrangersInTheNight posted:

The war video game room and war merch on the same page is definitely some dystopian poo poo

But really isn't anything new. Armed Assault and Operation Flashpoint were both used by the US Marines for Squad Officer training. Video games have neem used for military training for decades now.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 18:40

zone: Dec 6, 2016

https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1636050998874497024
No comment.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 18:43

Tai: Mar 8, 2006

DPM not in style any more for russian troops?

# ? Mar 15, 2023 18:48

Power Khan: Aug 20, 2011; by Fritz the Horse

Toxic Mental posted:

Hopefully it's another Kharkiv-level sweep-through, if it is anything.

Kherson was a very bloody affair for UA because of the open terrain and the lack of arty & material. In the end, the russian forces were funneled over the bridges without running the gauntlet that they should have been facing, alas ewwww please no wishing to repeat that.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 18:49

Just Another Lurker: May 1, 2009

zone posted:

https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1636050998874497024
No comment.

Ukrainian Army appreciates the feedback from an unsatisfied customer, steps will be taken to rectify the problem with regard to all future deliveries. :actually:

# ? Mar 15, 2023 18:51

zone: Dec 6, 2016

https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1636044018114088962

# ? Mar 15, 2023 18:56

Rev. Bleech_: Oct 19, 2004; ~OKAY, WE'LL DRINK TO OUR LEGS!~

StrangersInTheNight posted:

The war video game room and war merch on the same page is definitely some dystopian poo poo

yet somehow less dogshit nasty than the "US WORLD FREEDOM TOUR 2003-???" t-shirt I used to see on chuds during Bush War I

Power Khan posted:

Wait till you see the dance tiktoks directly from the front

we've trained them for this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6KNjZmRLrY

# ? Mar 15, 2023 19:23

HonorableTB: Dec 22, 2006

Rev. Bleech_ posted:

yet somehow less dogshit nasty than the "US WORLD FREEDOM TOUR 2003-???" t-shirt I used to see on chuds during Bush War I

we've trained them for this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6KNjZmRLrY

We trained them well too:

https://v.redd.it/j88ebjsfdvq91

# ? Mar 15, 2023 19:39

HonorableTB: Dec 22, 2006

I'm not going to post the tweet itself because it's got the o-word in it, but I will take the information from it and share it here:

Preparatory strikes are continuing and we are now seeing Ukraine using the maximum range (85km) of their new British missiles to hit targets on barracks strikes at Krasnyi and Khrustalnyi 85km behind the frontline. The barracks was holding "hundreds" of soldiers concentrating in that area to be sent forward to reinforce the Zaporizhzhya front. There's an associated video but not worth posting, it's just more wreckage of a ruined building..nothing we haven't seen a hundred times before

HonorableTB fucked around with this message at 19:59 on Mar 15, 2023

# ? Mar 15, 2023 19:47

Bernard McFacknutah: Nov 13, 2009

By 'new missiles' is it implying Storm Shadow cruise missiles? Because those are meant to go a lot further than 85ish KM

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:01

zone: Dec 6, 2016

https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1636076416553963521
Very normal question to ask people in a not fascist state at all. :rolleye:

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:07

Power Khan: Aug 20, 2011; by Fritz the Horse

https://twitter.com/DylanBurns1776/status/1636078818891890691

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:12

Tai: Mar 8, 2006

Didn't another country do big lists of a certain cultures? I can't remember who though. I'm sure it worked out for the best though..........

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:16

Set: Oct 30, 2005

There are various people and organizations standing up to their governments in Russia and Belarus. Some try to change the system from the inside, others take more direct action, while others may need to flee for their safety. I was thinking of translating a couple of articles about these people and organizations next. Hope you find them interesting.

This is an interview with a Russian human rights activist and his views on the situation within Russia.

Author: Sari Py�h�nen
Release date: 02.03.23
Link to untranslated article: https://yle.fi/a/74-20020661

quote:

Change in Russia can only happen from within the country, says Russian human rights activist Pavel Andrejev

The sanctions have not worked as hoped, and the war continues, says Pavel Andrejev, an activist of the Memorial organization. He told about the situation in Russia at the Kirkkoniemi conference in Northern Norway.

Description of video: Human rights activist Pavel Andrejev is being interviewed. According to him, if you go to a Russian restaurant or a store you don't see that big of a difference today compared to before the sanctions, and outwardly Moscow is a happy city with lots of people. Nothing really shows that they are currently at war. According to questionnaires however, people are stressed and worried. You can sense an invisible dread, but that hasn't lead to any bigger demonstrations yet. He finishes off by saying that he believes in a free Russia, and that change can only come from within the country itself.

From the outside, the life of Russians does not seem to have changed after Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine. However, the concern is palpable, says Russian human rights activist Pavel Andrejev from the Memorial organization. He arrived from the Republic of Komi to northern Norway to the Kirkkoniemi conference to tell about the situation in Russia.

- The sanctions have not worked as hoped, and the war continues. You can't see or feel the change, that we are in a country at war, says Pavel Andrejev from the Memorial human rights organization.

According to him, at first it was thought that the sanctions of the Western powers would have an effect. However, this has not happened, at least not yet.

- A year ago, we thought that Russian planes would no longer fly, cars would stop, that we wouldn't even be able to buy food anymore. But economists say the future of Russia's economy is under a big question mark.

People in Russia talk about the war with concern and are afraid of going to the front. However, it has not yet led to large protests.

Activists are wanted out of the country, believes Andrejev

The trip from Russia to Norway went well for Andrejev. He flew from the city of Syktyvkar in the Republic of Komi to Murmansk and came from there by car to Kirkkoniemi.

- I think that critics of those in power want to be let out of Russia.

Returning to Russia can be a risk. Activists can be fined or imprisoned.

- I hope nothing happens. You can never be too sure. That's a risk the Russians have to take.

He plans to continue human rights work in Russia, even though it may be dangerous.

- I believe in a free Russia, and change will only happen from within the country. I see it as my life's mission. I think you have to keep up with the times and understand people, even if they disagree with me at the moment.

Every human rights organization that stopped its activities is a gift to Putin

Andrejev also has personal reasons to stay in Russia. He is from Komi, likes to live in Syktyvkar and likes to spend time with family, relatives and friends.

Many of Andrejev's friends and like-minded people have remained in Russia, but are depressed because of the prevailing situation. He believes that like-minded people need to be supported in Russia and work within the country to end the war.

- Every human rights organization or free media that stops operating in Russia is like a gift to Putin. I see a lot of opponents of the war in Russia. Putin cannot speak for Russians because he has not won a single free election. His last year as president should have been 2008.

Andrejev was arrested in 2011 after protesting when Putin became president again after Medvedev's term.

He hopes that the people of the West will support the Russians who oppose Putin's war. And the understanding that there are still many people in Russia who do not accept the way things are today.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:19

HonorableTB: Dec 22, 2006

Bernard McFacknutah posted:

By 'new missiles' is it implying Storm Shadow cruise missiles? Because those are meant to go a lot further than 85ish KM

Sorry that was my mistranslation, I believe they were talking about "normal" GMLRS from a HIMARS. Russian is already my 5th language and trying to learn Ukrainian as a 6th so mistakes happen. Thanks for the catch!

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:21

golden bubble: Jun 3, 2011; yospos

https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1635995521927004164

The absolute peak during the early summer was like 60k Russian shells fired per day against 10k Ukrainian shells fired per day during the worst hell weeks. But just looking at the numbers makes it clear that the west needs to get more shell production lines in place. War consumes so much high explosive.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:25

zone: Dec 6, 2016

golden bubble posted:

https://twitter.com/shashj/status/1635995521927004164

The absolute peak during the early summer was like 60k Russian shells fired per day against 10k Ukrainian shells fired per day during the worst hell weeks. But just looking at the numbers makes it clear that the west needs to get more shell production lines in place. War consumes so much high explosive.

This squares with what we knew previously again; their rate had fallen to 20,000-25,000 shells according to some articles at the beginning of the year, and it took about 2 1/2 months for the usage to halve again. If Western allies hurry up with increased shell deliveries, in another three or so months Ukraine could well be at shell parity on the front.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:32

the holy poopacy: May 16, 2009; hey! check this out; Fun Shoe

Power Khan posted:

https://twitter.com/DylanBurns1776/status/1636078818891890691

Jesus, that's some insane victim blaming game.

"What kind of barbaric civilization would let their women get shot on the battlefield by invaders? It's a good thing those culturally superior invaders are there to shoot them."

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:34

Antigravitas: Dec 8, 2019; Die Rettung fuer die Landwirte:

CommieGIR posted:

But really isn't anything new. Armed Assault and Operation Flashpoint were both used by the US Marines for Squad Officer training. Video games have neem used for military training for decades now.

That reminds me that I made this extremely real video of an extremely real Gepard a long time ago. I think(?) it was for an OP or just loving around with assets.

https://i.imgur.com/Ot2IDq0.mp4

Slap some filter over it to hide the perfectly still shot and you can get this thing on the news� :v:

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:35

Burns: May 10, 2008

the holy poopacy posted:

Jesus, that's some insane victim blaming game.

"What kind of barbaric civilization would let their women get shot on the battlefield by invaders? It's a good thing those culturally superior invaders are there to shoot them."

The USSR had no problem with this. Stranhe how its supposed descendant is so... backwards.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:41

Bernard McFacknutah: Nov 13, 2009

HonorableTB posted:

Sorry that was my mistranslation, I believe they were talking about "normal" GMLRS from a HIMARS. Russian is already my 5th language and trying to learn Ukrainian as a 6th so mistakes happen. Thanks for the catch!

drat, you got me very excited for a moment.

In equipment news: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/poland-may-give-ukraine-mig-29-jets-next-4-6-weeks-says-pm-2023-03-14/ Poland wants to hand over their old Fulcrums, alongside Slovakia. Norway and Sweden also pledged more NASAMS and Leo 2's, I don't think a timeline has been announced, though.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:41

Crab Dad: Dec 28, 2002; behold i have tempered and refined thee, but not as silver; as CRAB

the holy poopacy posted:

Jesus, that's some insane victim blaming game.

"What kind of barbaric civilization would let their women get shot on the battlefield by invaders? It's a good thing those culturally superior invaders are there to shoot them."

Also didn�t Russia just announce the use of women convicts as meat?

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:52

zone: Dec 6, 2016

Crab Dad posted:

Also didn�t Russia just announce the use of women convicts as meat?

https://twitter.com/thetimes/status/1635906359211220992
yes.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 20:53

Flavahbeast: Jul 21, 2001; Can't post for 5 hours!

Cant believe the extremist website I am technically forbidden to use would do this

https://mobile.twitter.com/yarotrof/status/1636090754891235336

# ? Mar 15, 2023 21:07

Toxic Mental: Jun 1, 2019

worst person you know meme

# ? Mar 15, 2023 21:16

Von Pluring: Sep 19, 2003; Zelensky's Zealots; Pork Pro

zone posted:

Sexy and that's it, inspired by their knockoff Mickey D's replacement

This didn�t go unnoticed. Lol

# ? Mar 15, 2023 21:18

HonorableTB: Dec 22, 2006

The very worst toilet paper I ever had in my life came from a Saint Petersburg hypermarket near Grazhdansky Prospekt metro station (I was living at IMOP at the time) and it was Lambi. This poo poo.

It was the dryest, roughest poo poo ticket I've ever had in my life. You could see the wood pulp fibers in the paper. I could feel the pulp on my poor butthole. i do not blame putin for just making GBS threads his pants if all he has to use is Lambi

# ? Mar 15, 2023 21:25

Burns: May 10, 2008

Flavahbeast posted:

Cant believe the extremist website I am technically forbidden to use would do this

https://mobile.twitter.com/yarotrof/status/1636090754891235336

Well I'll be. Russia gets something right for once.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 21:33

Threadkiller Dog: Jun 9, 2010

Lambi is the only stuff I buy for my butt. Maybe its some russian knockoff.

# ? Mar 15, 2023 21:33

Power Khan: Aug 20, 2011; by Fritz the Horse

Just lol when the police robs your poo poo

https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1636098789999091714

https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1636095759970869252

Jfc this, found a buddy in that basement

Seth Edit #2: after discussion with the IKs, we determined this was removed in error and the probation was also in error

(USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)

Somebody fucked around with this message at 21:11 on Mar 19, 2023

# ? Mar 15, 2023 21:36