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  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:30 pm   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
Washington Times is not a legit news organization trying to copy cat a credible source called Washington Post.  Famous for breaking the Nixon "Watergate" scandal.  It's waste of time discussing Hunter, we all know he's a problem 54 year man-child whom cheats on taxes and abused his position with family ties to make money.  Hunter took money from others, but he registered as foreign lobbyist as legally required and paid at least some of his taxes.  Unlike Mike Flynn and Putin's puppet Paul Mannafort whom lied and intentionally kept secret, nor did they pay a nickel in taxes.  And the Vodka man Smirnov was exposed as Russian troll spreading these types of lies.  Case in point is that Partisans will keep peddling lies and the proven Russian state disinformation anyways.

What do you think of the Terror attack at Moscow theater?  I heard Russian State has posted the body cam video footage on social media but the West does not have access.  Also they refuse to show the suspects but that is normal even here when Police still has active investigation.  Highly doubt Ukraine did it.  Even if they did Russian bombs Ukrainian theaters, apartment buildings with children and civilian targets almost every day.  Plus there's the genocide mass murder in Bucha and other places.  American intelligence says it was ISIS but they offered no proof just their standard Jihadist celebration generic video.  And would ISIS really want revenge for Syria?  Doesn't make much sense.  Maybe it's Chechynan separatists?  They already had history doing this savage attacks in Russia vs civilians.
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:32 pm   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
As far as homemade naval drones used by Ukraine, I think the reason Russia is vulnerable is due to 1) some Russian ships are not equipped with adequate radar as Black Sea considered normally safe since they have total Naval supremacy and 2) some Russian ships not equipped with proper AA defense weapons or have none whatsoever.   Even during WW2, the Axis powers had no chance to challenge Soviet naval supremacy in the Black Sea, it was hopeless for them.  They had to rely solely on Air power, which is also hopeless for Ukraine too.
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Sat Mar 09, 2024 6:23 pm   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
Sharji is Kremlin propagandist channeling word for word talking points exactly what the Russian State lies about.  Why would Ukraine allegedly feel the need to kill him?  It's not necessary, Zelensky is extremely popular both internally within Ukraine and globally. That's not real investigative journalism to just be propagandist on behalf of government(s).  A real investigative journalist would be similar to Police investigator, or even better than Police to expose true crime or corruption, then back that up with actual evidence.

As far as the Russian Helicopter pilot defector, why would Ukraine want to kill him?  What would be the motive?  Law enforcement basics 101 are about establishment of credible motive, which in this case would be none.  Again typical Russian Kremlin classic technique to blame the other side for their own actions as diversion without any evidence.  Russian State has done this many times for anyone that dares to cross them. Prigozhin and Navalny most obvious examples.  Or even Trotsky getting killed by Stalin.

As far as allegations of "framing" Russia, that's another classic diversion of criminals to blame someone else when guilty.  Millions globally use Russian weapons especially assault rifles.   Russian guns are the most popular in the world due to low cost, surplus of inventories, convenience of similar designs etc.  I also own a Kalashnikov, and it's the only gun I own.
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Sat Mar 02, 2024 6:39 pm   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
Not really entirely accurate.  Olaf faces pressures from Green Party and others reluctant to see Germany re-militarize.  But the truth is that Russia's invasion precisely gave Germany's sleeping giant military industrial complex good news of their own with huge increases in military spending.  They already gave Ukraine anti-aircraft weapons, Leopards and Marders.  And Olaf gave proclamation speech 2 years ago that they must re-arm.  The only reason why Germany decided to de-militarize was to cash-in their Cold War victory" dividends".  Now 30 years later, Russia made it clear they still want war.  Yeah kind of like America's problem because Putin needs to blame outside forces and a diversion to justify his totalitarian control.

From my understanding, it costs average Russian about $100 USD per month minimum for basic groceries and food and average Russian earns only $700 USD per month.  I have no idea how much housing costs in Russia it's a mystery to me but presumably Russians won't have much money left after food and housing.  Interesting the Navalny funeral ceremony yesterday had huge crowds but police acted professionally did not do something stupid and let the people pay their respects in Moscow.
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Wed Feb 28, 2024 7:10 am   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
Neither side has been transparent with casualty losses and media is censored.  However this incident was widely reported by international media.  The mission was like WW2 style "Bridge Too Far" Arnhem disaster.  I believe this wasthe Zelensky kill or capture alive mission.  Reports look credible and I do remember seeing official Russian state funeral for Paratroopers around that time.  Putin miscalculated like the Germans did thinking it would be quick and easy invasion that would be over in couple months if that.  He gambled on risky special forces and paratrooper operations to capture airport near Kiev.  Then hoped they could land reinforcement, didn't quite work out that way.  Plus forced Zelensky to greatly improve his security team out of necessity.  Then it was too late for Putin.


https://theaviationist.com/2022/02/26/two-il-76s-shot-down-in-ukraine/


https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/us-intel-helped-ukraine-protect-air-defenses-shoot-russian-plane-carry-rcna26015
(how did they have this advance notice? sounds like Ukrainian informant inside Russian command)


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Antonov_Airport

"...Security analyst Andrew McGregor described the battle for Antonov Airport as "Russian Airborne Disaster". According to him, the initial Russian operation had aimed at securing an early access for the invasion forces into Kyiv to end the entire war within a day or two. Instead, Russian intelligence had failed to assess the actual concentration of Ukrainian defenders around the airport, and assumed only token defenses."
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:25 am   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
Yes that's true but there's a reason why they failed at killing Zelensky.  At the beginning stages of the "Special Military Operation" 2 years ago, the strategy was to send 2 plane loads of elite paratroopers directly into Kiev.  Along with other special forces deployed behind Ukrainian lines.  However some how Ukraine knew of plans in advance, ready for the paratroopers and shot down both planes with all hands lost.  This gave Zelensky's security team advance notice Russian special forces were attempting to attack him.  And Zelensky was able to learn from these Russian mistakes to improve his security team, likely purging any Russian informants.  Russia too learned from this disaster and my guess is they found Ukrainian informants and plugged the intelligence leak.
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2024 2:57 am   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
And the theory about "Russian mobsters" responsible for the helicopter pilot defector's death is plausible.  Putin has learned how to consolidate power by forming alliances with some not all Russian mafia.  In fact this is how he met Prigozhin and gave him opportunity in exchange for loyalty.  So basically it could have been a contract syndicate killing by state sponsored mafia gangsters.  Also some killings within Russia were mysterious like classic mobster power struggle.  The Nazi's also had many criminal thugs in their ranks that were able to rise to power within the Party system in exchange for loyalty.
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Sun Feb 25, 2024 6:19 pm   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
Agreed, there is no doubt that Russian Govt sent assassins to kill the helicopter pilot in Spain.  Disagree that Russia secret services not having good performance.  Likely they also killed Mikhail Gorbachev due to his public opposition to Ukraine invasion.  I don't believe it was coiciedence and the telltale sign was when Putin refused to offer Mikhail a proper State funeral ceremony, showing his flagrant contempt.  Especially considering Putin clearly shows ambition to re-create the old Soviet Union.  And everyone knows Navalny was also murdered by Secret Service...also notably after they transferred him to very remote prison presumably for less witnesses and easier to control.

The most famous assassination by Russian secret service was that of Leon Trotsky, going all the way to Mexico hunt him down with ice axe.  Another more recent example was here in America, attempted reprisal killing of another defector Aleksandr Poteyev in 2020 that was nearly successful.  The "Vodka" man Alexander Smirnov was just re-arrested after being let out of jail with ankle monitor.  Lucky for him as almost guaranteed they would have tried to kill him also since he had contact with Russian Intelligence in November and likely has comprising info that puts Russian operatives in danger.

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/former-fbi-informant-charged-lying-joe-hunter-biden-re-arrested-rcna140080
  Topic: last stand arnhem strategic map
dj

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PostForum: Close Combat Last Stand Arnhem   Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2024 5:30 am   Subject: Re: last stand arnhem strategic map
What do you have cooking Talorgan?  You can do it, I remember your mods please do share plans when ready.
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:07 pm   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidaxe/2023/12/24/any-day-now-ukraine-will-finally-get-its-f-16s/?sh=2db66fd52860
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2023 6:06 pm   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
Ukraine is estimated to have less than 100 fighters remaining that's no match for Russian Air Force.  At best they can launch a few intercepts or try to hold air cover for local battle for a brief time, similar to what the Germans did in WW2.  Now allegedly F-16's will be sent by European neighbors, it took waaaaay too long.  Presumably they did not want to risk escalation into broader conflict with reprisals by Putin.  To Reisner's point above, this is a half-ass attempt to "help" Ukraine, doing them no favors with ancient relics that were destined for the scrap yards soon anyway.  Perhaps slightly better than old Soviet era leftovers.

To your point, I think Russia has been very cautious not to attempt annihilation of entire Ukraine Air Force due to fear of heavy losses.  Ukraine air defenses seem to be holding Russian Air Force in check somewhat.
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Sat Dec 30, 2023 5:57 am   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
Good video.  I agree with his comments made this month (per wikipedia) "Reisner warned early on against underestimating the Russian armed forces. In December 2023 he stated: "From a neutral perspective, the situation is serious. The West has to understand that. Is it ready to support Ukraine? Then it has to do more. If it is not ready to do that, then it has to communicate that. This miserable purgatory currently only brings more deaths, but no result."

6:47 is the key point he nailed it.  Just like the Germans from late 1943 to end of war...Ukraine has hopeless chance to challenge Russian air superiority yet alone try to send helicopters on tactical support.  Russians still dominate air superiority.  Urban close combat is better conditions for Ukraine won't be easy prey from air attacks.
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:30 am   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
All quiet on the Ukraine Front?  Still very cryptic media focus on the war here in US.  The media is still totally obsessed with Israeli invasion of Gaza.  Also because we have very large Jew and Muslim immigrant populations in the US especially here in California.  I have seen very little if any media coverage of Ukraine war since October.  Even if Trump "wins" his dictatorship next year and no more US aid, Europe actually sends more aid than US anyway.  Not clear if that would have much impact.  Plus the German tanks are better regardless for this region, less maintenance, more simple to operate and won't get stuck in the mud as much.

Still no Nazi's found in Ukraine after 2 years, I would have thought they would have found some by now.  And it turns out that Navalny is not dead after all?  Allegedly got transferred to Arctic remote prison.  We were told Nalvany went "missing" right after Putin announced he will win the election again with his 80% approval rating.  Putin will serve in office longer than any other Russian since Josef Stalin.
  Topic: Russian Imperial Navy in color
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:18 am   Subject: Re: Russian Imperial Navy in color
Very nice, rare never seen old film from that era.  Yes super sketchy the Russian ships are barely above the water line!  Not particularly safe voyage for those sailors.
  Topic: Best purchase ever
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 4:15 am   Subject: Re: Best purchase ever
Just a fan going way back to '98 also starting with CC2 on Mac via friend's recommendation.  Much appreciate all the work you guys put into modding and map making.  

Ian / Slitherine if you are listening...please make proper re-make of Close Combat classic (2D top-down view).  I also bought almost every game in the Series and still have my original CD set made by Microsoft for CC1 - CC3...that was by far the best single game purchase ever.
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:46 am   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
Yes please post more information about why you felt North Korea was strange.  It is like cut off from the rest of the world, with almost no media access.  Funny you are like me, I'm in sales in the IT industry...like a businessman also.

Well from my understanding the Ukrainian peoples do not want to leave their local villages and towns even in no man's land due to their homes being there.  I don't know much about home or land ownership in Ukraine, but it seems like insurance is impossible to get and if you are average family they will fight or even die as civilian rather than surrender their property or land.  Ukraine is extremely poor so this also contributes to this stalemate and the local populations resistance to Russia.  I believe that most Ukrainians feel they have better economic opportunity being partners with EU and the West instead of go back to being annexed by Russia like USSR times.  In fact this is largely what led to the overthrow of Yanukovych puppet regime because he refused to allow Ukraine to have economic partnerships with the West to please Putin.

And yes almost zero media coverage of the war against Armenia it is over now.  Instead now we have the Hamas invasion of Israel as the "other" war distraction from Ukraine.  Kind of good for Putin because the West's media attention completely ignoring Ukraine now, like nothing whatsoever mentioned in news.  Israel always has to be ready to fight because surrounded by neighbors whom hate them.  What do you think would be good for Russia with the Hamas war vs Israel?  Syria might be interested in fight with Israel...maybe.  But they are exhausted from constant civil wars within Syria.  Also many Russian Jew citizens apparently in Israel, not sure if Putin cares much about them or not.
  Topic: Gaza_Flag_Mod
dj

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PostForum: Close Combat Modern Tactics   Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:29 am   Subject: Re: Gaza_Flag_Mod
Very nice map, great job!
  Topic: War in Ukraine?
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2023 5:33 pm   Subject: Re: War in Ukraine?
Welcome back Comrade...that's a very long business trip.  Care to elaborate why NK is "strange"?  That is our perception of them here...like a culture stuck in the past, failed Communist state that never lived up to the true ideological ideals of neither Marx nor Lenin.  Although I suppose they don't really care about true iteration of Communist state, rather their own selfish autocracy and Orwellian state to suit their needs.  The stories we hear of NK starving and lacking food appear authentic based on reports Russia will help in exchange for artillery or other trade.

Can I ask what type of goods/services your business provides?  I personally work in technology sector.  And yes same thing here...security clearances at Defense agencies are crazy expensive.  Even though I never had security clearance I still was allowed to call staff anyways at least 100 times over the years.  And even the big shots we with clearances aren't allowed near the sensitive areas, they might be allowed to enter the building and go to vendor conference areas but that's about it.  And 100% there is moving target with layers bureaucracy that are manipulated and often written in very biased ways.  Yeah everyone and their uncle wants cheap sweatshop labor and pretends not to know about slave labor conditions.  Despite that China's economy in deep trouble...only reason they get so much business is due to the capitalist dogs whom want more money for themselves and easier access to supply chain raw materials.

Agreed...there is no "end game" in Ukraine.  Putin thinks he can win prolonged war of attrition.  Ukraine still holding the momentum for now with new German tanks and aircraft.  But Russian defenses three layers deep in some locations extremely difficult for Ukraine to advance this time.  The "offensive" never managed to gain much.  But Russia still suffering from dysfunctional command structure.  Do you believe Prigozhin was really killed?  He had a "double"...and why would he dare to go to Moscow and board a flight with FSB eyes all over the airfield?  After viewing the video, 100% looks like bomb disabled the plane...if missile strike, the plane would have disintegrated on impact.
  Topic: B24 Bomber ditched Malta 1943
dj

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PostForum: The Mess   Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:46 pm   Subject: Re: B24 Bomber ditched Malta 1943
Yes surprising how well intact the wreckage is.  And before reading the article...I guessed the casualty was already badly injured or KIA before the plane sank.  I don't know why they didn't try to bail out with parachutes vs ditching in the sea, maybe not enough altitude.
  Topic: Making a map from aerial imagery
dj

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PostForum: Modding Workshop   Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2023 4:22 am   Subject: Re: Making a map from aerial imagery
Looks very good! Honestly if anyone was going to make new maps I would think it would smaller maps like CoI / CC3 size.  Less work too.
 
 
 
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