Putin starts “military operation” on Ukraine

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1 hour ago, Sosaria said:

Think it was a project with too many consultants

Any problems with the tank, must call helpdesk

Which is a bit surprising... Indians have become CEOs of many seriously big tech companies. 

I think the problem is the Indian govt 🤔

[Ahwhye]

1 hour ago, Sosaria said:

Think it was a project with too many consultants

Any problems with the tank, must call helpdesk

the bangalore helpdesk?  lol....

[Kb27]

Ukraine wants F-16, preparing airfields, list of pilots, maintainers, engineers. They are very positive. 😁

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraine-situation-report-kyiv-improving-airfields-anticipating-modern-jets

Unlike the recent influx of promises for western tanks, Ukraine has yet to receive any solid offers of modern fighter jets from allies like the U.S., France, the Netherlands, Denmark and others. But it’s preparing airfields across the country in anticipation of deliveries of multi-role jets like U.S.-made F-16 Fighting Falcons or French Mirage or Rafale fighters.

To integrate jets like those into the Ukrainian Air Force would not only require training for pilots and maintainers, but it would also require making sure more modern jets have safe places to operate from.

“We have to prepare the airfield infrastructure so that pilots could land safely on the airstrips,” Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Col. Yuri Ignat told reporters Friday at a press briefing in Ukraine. “The works are in progress in different regions of Ukraine with the support of the Ministry of Infrastructure, the Ministry of Defense and other government agencies to support us in the creation of this airfield network.”

With the country under continuing sporadic missile and drone barrages, like the one yesterday, Ignat acknowledged that the work to create the airfield network for new fighters cannot be done “as well as it could have been done in peacetime.”

Ignat did not offer any details about where or how many airfields are in the pipeline, or what kind of work needed to be done.

But any improvements likely involve upgrading the quality of operating areas and possibly lengthening runways. Ukraine's Soviet-designed tactical jets were built to operate in conditions that can be considered positively austere when compared to their Western counterparts. The bases they operate from reflect this flexibility. too. As for the aircraft, they have sturdier landing gear, mud guards on their nose wheels, in some cases even intake doors that protect the aircraft from ingesting damaging debris during taxiing. Most Western designs are made to operate from much more pristine surfaces that are meticulously cleared of even small pieces of debris. So if Ukraine wants Western fighters, it needs infrastructure that meets their operational needs.

Ignat’s comments are part of an ongoing effort to secure F-16s or other modern jets as the nearly year-old full-on war drags on.

Ignat on Friday repeated the call for F-16s, saying they could serve multiple roles ranging from close air support to air defense, including helping to take out cruise missiles and drones.

“The F -16 is one of the most popular models throughout the world and would be the best candidate for the Air Force to become the basic fixed-wing multipurpose aircraft,” Ignat stated.

Earlier this year, Ukrainian pilots visited the U.S. to lobby lawmakers to provide the more modern fighters, Ignat said Friday.

“They were communicating with the senators and congressmen,” he said. “They were looking at them right in their eyes, expressing their need for those fighter jets which would help a lot on our way to our victory for liberation of the occupation of our homeland.”

Ignat also mentioned a “proposal from France … about Rafale multipurpose jets,” but noted that “we have to work through that issue.” Ignat also said that negotiations with France had been “in progress for a pretty extended period,” although it’s not clear if he was referring specifically to talks about supplying fighter jets.

The longstanding push for fighters has previously involved both Ukrainian officials and members of the Ukrainian Air Force, supported by some U.S. lawmakers. However, most proposals have focused on the U.S.-made F-16 fighter jet, primarily on account of it being assumed it would be easier to train pilots, source the jets, and bring them into service in a rapid and efficient manner. Also sustaining them in the long run will be easier than other types.

The list of pilots chosen to train on F-16s, should they be provided, has been prepared for a while, said Ignat. At a media briefing last week, Ignat said that $100 million had already been earmarked for pilot training, though he did not say who was picking up the tab. He also said the type of aircraft Ukraine would likely receive has already been determined, without stating what kind.

[macrosszero]

Ukraine asks for so many things, I hope they can pay for it in the end, even if they are given heavily discounted prices.

[Mkl22]

1 hour ago, Macrosszero said:

Ukraine asks for so many things, I hope they can pay for it in the end, even if they are given heavily discounted prices.

For sure must pay. Western countries will never give for free. Maybe free ukrainian gas for everyone once it’s over. 
2nd largest gas reserves of 1 trillion cubic meters. 
it’s all about the money in the end. 
ukraine has gas, Taiwan has TSMC, so USA willing to help defend. 
singapore has nothing except people and foreign reserves. Not sure if enough to entice anyone to bother to help us. 

Edited January 28, 2023 by Mkl22

[Jamesc]

Ukraine has reported more than 108,190 Russian troops have been killed in action. 

Russia's defense minister said last September that 5,937 Russian troops had been killed in the war. 

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explosions in Iran.

maybe linked to weapon supply to russia? who knows.

or maybe  isreal trying to stop iran exporting them cos never know where they will actually end up in.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/iran-reports-drone-attack-on-defense-facility/2023/01/28/3922bd1c-9f6e-11ed-93e0-38551e88239c_story.html

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hopless people...... stuck in the commie mentality

 

https://www.newsweek.com/russia-penal-colonies-concentration-camps-annexed-regions-1776431

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15 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

 

 

赵紫阳改革归来，看资本官僚主义土崩瓦解 自由与公平终将到来

@ShuoaShuo

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那抗战的时候也不要接受美苏的军事援助了，因为给中国援助枪炮无益于和平，倒不如直接投降，加入大东亚共荣圈，和平不早就实现了吗？

 

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best reply there..

also they responsible for murderous Kim regime.

[Jamesc]

321 Tanks Are Coming to Ukraine! 

 

 

[Ender]

53 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

 

She is china's no.1 讲鸟话. Still remember her ridiculous justification using the number of Chinese restaurants in Taiwan as the rational that taiwan belongs to them.

[t0y0ta]

19 minutes ago, Ender said:

She is china's no.1 讲鸟话. Still remember her ridiculous justification using the number of Chinese restaurants in Taiwan as the rational that taiwan belongs to them.

She took over as the head of the department recently. So bird talk helped her career

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4 minutes ago, t0y0ta said:

She took over as the head of the department recently. So bird talk helped her career

She is Head of Information Department for some years.

She was promoted to Assistance Minister in 2021.

It is 2 rank below Minister.

[Ender]

4 minutes ago, inlinesix said:

She is Head of Information Department for some years.

She was promoted to Assistance Minister in 2021.

It is 2 rank below Minister.

Only 鸟人 will do well in this department of China.

[inlinesix]

20 minutes ago, Ender said:

Only 鸟人 will do well in this department of China.

I guess non of pinky here follows her.

 

[Kb27]

On 1/28/2023 at 7:13 PM, Mkl22 said:

For sure must pay. Western countries will never give for free. Maybe free ukrainian gas for everyone once it’s over. 
2nd largest gas reserves of 1 trillion cubic meters. 
it’s all about the money in the end. 
ukraine has gas, Taiwan has TSMC, so USA willing to help defend. 
singapore has nothing except people and foreign reserves. Not sure if enough to entice anyone to bother to help us. 

Sg is in a strategic position. Imagine it's occupied by China, US won't allow that to happen.

Edited January 29, 2023 by Kb27

[Wt_know]

17 minutes ago, Kb27 said:

Sg is in a strategic position. Imagine it's occupied by China, US won't allow that to happen.

just watch TW TCSS talk-show

talk until like if China shoot TW

US will send their air force fighter immediately

talk until song song gao kaoshiong ... like US won't allow that to happen too?  

Edited January 29, 2023 by Wt_know