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The best part about this? They didn’t tell the US about this because they know they are leaking info to the Russians. Pathetic.
Just read I the Norwegian news that two air bases in Murmansk (near the Norwegian border) were hit. If anything, this kind of strike hammers home how our support for Ukraine directly makes us safer as well.
These are planes that likely would have been used against Norway in the event of a war. Support for Ukraine is directly helping destroy equipment that otherwise could be used to attack us. We just need more people to understand this so we can get popular support for increasing our support a hundredfold.
This is such an intelligent take and well articulated. I'm in the UK and have colleagues that fear this action will lead us into WW3. Your rationale will help me challenge them.
this is a big one!
from telegram https://t.me/ButusovPlus/20244
For the first time in world history, the main strategic aviation force, the carrier of nuclear weapons, was defeated right at its bases by a group drone strike. The outstanding sabotage operation of the Security Service of Ukraine will go down in all military history books, as this defeat of Russia is one of the most costly in terms of consequences and losses, which seriously reduces the number of Russia's strategic nuclear forces.
At the moment, according to our sources, 41 strategic and military transport aircraft of the Russian Armed Forces have been hit at four bases. Some of the drones were attacked with auto-targeting, and the results of their strikes will be determined using satellite imagery.
A group of SBU agents smuggled 150 small attack drones and 300 rounds of ammunition into Russia.
116 drones took to the air.
The drones were controlled via Russian telecommunication networks, using automated guidance.
Several mobile take-off points on Russian territory were located near Russian strategic aviation bases.
The drones were attacked from a short distance during the day in the enemy's deep rear. The air bases were covered by significant air defence forces - anti-aircraft missile systems, electronic warfare systems, and patrols with small arms. But the Russians expected nighttime attacks by heavy, large attack drones, which are clearly visible in the air, and did not expect an attack by small quadcopters during the day.
The attack on the Olenya strategic missile base of Tu-95s was particularly successful, as the drones accurately hit the filled fuel tanks and a significant number of the aircraft burned to ashes.
An operation of this scale and with such a huge economic and military effect, at such a high technological level, has no analogues in the world.
It is very important that the SBU agents have successfully returned to Ukraine. Ukraine did not suffer any losses.
Results:
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Military equipment worth billions of dollars was destroyed;
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strategic aircraft, which Russia does not produce, were destroyed.
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Weakened enemy strike capabilities, as these aircraft were an important component of constant terrorist attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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The enemy will have to spend a lot of money to strengthen the defence of its bases and facilities.
Yes, such achievements should be recognised with the highest state award. Is it possible to award a second Hero of Ukraine to SSU leaders? Because the results are worth it.
The heroes who directly performed such a historic task and returned with victory certainly deserve the highest title.
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This is the best fucking thing I've heard in months
It is very important that the SBU agents have successfully returned to Ukraine. Ukraine did not suffer any losses.
The fact the russian side of the border is that porous is really interesting .
Russias border is fucking huge. These guys could have fake passports, so fly something like... idk, Moscow to Ankara, then from there back to Ukraine.
They could have boarded flights hours after doing this attack. That's just an insane level of operational ballsiness.
The drones were controlled via Russian telecommunication networks
*chef's kiss*
Russian drivers and Russian networks
Seems like a case of "Stop hitting yourself!"
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Fuckin well done lads, keep up the good work. At this rate they won’t even have enough planes to stock the carrier they can’t sail anywhere
Slava Ukraini
That's misinformation, they can sail the carrier wherever they want.
Provided the use enough tugboats.
The one ship Ukraine should consider not sinking. It may cost Russia more by leaving it afloat.
On the other hand, think of the Lols.
The lols would be worth it as Russia has always wanted to pretend it's a naval super power.
As long as there are no fishing ships around. Or Japanese torpedo boats.
You make a strong argument.
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Hopefully this doesn't inspire the Kremlin to do something particularly stupid at the cost of world peace again.
Their nuclear arsenal is not in fighting shape. I’d be surprised if any of the warheads are functional.
Agreed, but I digress, they could still manage to surprise us by having anything, but given the Ukrainians are wise enough not to bunch up their infantry, the effectiveness of such a bomb if they have one at all is limited.
I’m sure there’s like 12 warheads kept in prestige shape and that’s stretching it. No way they have kept up the necessary upkeep.
The thought of some poor Ivan playing nuclear chicken with a warhead core from the 80's almost makes it all worth it.
Maybe you should stop shooting cruise missiles on Ukraine. What a fucking incredible feat!
Slava Ukraine!
Fookin' lovely!
SLAVA UKRAINI!
The tankie triad is going to have an extra chip on their shoulders these upcoming days.
Very roughly speaking, how many comparable aircraft does Russia own, just so I can understand the extent of this attack? Sounds great either way.
I was seeing from other online spaces that this would be about 30% of Russias strategic bomber fleet and it's accompanying aircraft like their AWACs that got hit.
If that's the case that's a staggeringly bad day for the Russian air force, which means it's a good fucking day.
Thank you, and wow, that's some good fucking news.
30% less bombers means drone and missile attacks into Ukraine can be significantly decreased that's one of the biggest developments since the start of the war.
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I just watched a couple of videos on this attack and one thing that stood out is the AWACS - Russia has 5, but only one airworthy one and Ukraine hit that one.
Basically, the Russian AF is blind outside of its bases. It's going to make it much more difficult for Russia to operate outside its borders.
One report I saw says they even hit a base near the northern border with Finland. A Russian sub has possibly been promoted to artificial reef.
Combine this attack with the two bridge collapses and the attack on Vladivostok, and Russia should be worried. Ukraine and their domestic insurgency can hit pretty much anywhere.
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Getting fucking rekt, Russia. Sabotage is king
Wow. Honestly kinda surprised they were that vulnerable. Doesn't Russia have any sort of CWIS systems to defend their ground based nuclear bombers and advanced radar command and control aircraft? Seems kinda important, don't you think?
They were expecting big slow drones that would take hours flying from Ukraine. Instead they got many small ones that took 18 months to arrive but were invisible until the last minute. A surprise zerg rush, when they were expecting and preparing against ultralisks.
(My analogies are very weak today)
Zergling rush with overlord drops. 🤌
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Pretty much all of their air defense seems to be stationed at the front and around their oil facilities.
Blowing up an oil facility on at least a weekly basis for the past year will definitely do that. Like a boxer going for a hundred consecutive body shots then throwing a haymaker at the face.
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