re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict

Clearly. Go seek some help

take advantage of that. You went above and beyond just hating someone

You should be banned for that

I’m so sorry. You’re the sane one. Please accept my apology.

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Why Russian troops are using tree branches for camouflage in Ukraine
By Alex Horton
March 30, 2022|Updated March 30, 2022 at 11:52 a.m. EDT

Russian troops in Ukraine have scrambled to avoid detection and attack by using tree branches and straw, even swaths of carpeting, to conceal tanks and other armored vehicles, in what analysts call a surprising lack of sophistication for such an advanced military and further evidence of how ill-prepared some commanders were for the sustained fight that has unfolded.

Camouflage, whether for personnel or equipment, is a fundamental part of warfighting, even as technological advances such as drones, satellite imagery and infrared scopes have made it harder to hide on modern battlefields. It works by distorting shapes and reducing heat signatures, in effect fooling the eye to create doubt and confusion.

Yet to some observers who’ve closely tracked the conflict in Ukraine, Russian forces, despite their military superiority, have exhibited a breathtaking degree of amateurism. They point to videos circulating on social media showing an array of contrivances.

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The Russians’ apparent lack of modern camouflage netting is the latest example in what analysts call a string of tactical missteps since the invasion began late last month, affirming beliefs in the United States and in Europe that President Vladimir Putin and his senior military commanders failed to anticipate the strong resistance their troops have faced.

To the bewilderment of many Western observers, Russian soldiers have shown a tendency to speak on unsecured radios and cellphones, allowing enemy intelligence to intercept their communications. Military planners also have failed to distribute enough fuel and food, prompting troops to abandon vehicles in place and, in some cases, surrender.

Russia will need to escalate with chemical weapons or withdraw soon probably if the equipment losses are even half of what’s being reported. But they’d probably end up gassing their own troops on accident and I doubt many of their guys have any serviceable chemical suits and gas masks.

At least 9 dead Russians in that last pic… jesus.

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At least 9 dead Russians in that last pic… jesus.

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A BTR is the last vehicle I'd be wanting to roll around in in that type of war.

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This is the largest land invasion in Europe since 1945… the idea the Russians would be holding back elite units and equipment is so stupid it makes my brain hurt.

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They're not. They've committed the VDV, 2nd Guards Motor Rifles (Taman Division), 4th Guards Tank (Kantemir Division), and the SSO since the invasion. Those are top line formations of the Russian Army and still have been bloodied by the Ukrainians.

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Russia’s elite VDV units spear headed the push for Kyiv

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Whats left of the 661st just retreated back to Belarus.