Russia has invaded Ukraine - Page 27

**Hugh** · 26-02-2022, 17:43

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Originally Posted by Mick

Ukrzaliznytsia: All rail links to Russia destroyed.

The state rail service announced that all railway tracks from Russia to Ukraine have been blown up by Ukraine’s armed forces. - Kyiv Independent.

ALSO:

Ukrainian military has destroyed Russian Su-30 fighter aircraft in the Black Sea.

Ukraine’s Air Force reported the downing, writing “welcome to hell.” - Kyiv Independent.

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BREAKING: Labour Leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has called on the expulsion of Russian Ambassador to the UK.

That’s going to bugger up resupply for the Russians…

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"Amateurs talk about strategy and tactics. Professionals talk about logistics and sustainability in warfare”

Robert Hilliard Barrow, United States Marine Corps four-star general.

**Mick** · 26-02-2022, 18:23

The #Anonymous Hacker group collective is claiming this evening that it has intercepted Russian military communications.

https://twitter.com/YourAnonOne/stat...31016667787270

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BREAKING: Ukrainian President is claiming Russia has been cut off from SWIFT Payment system.

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@ZelenskyyUa says Ukraine has gotten Europe to agree to cut Russia off from SWIFT. "This is an important victory. It means billions & billions in losses for Russia. That's the cost of its backstabbing invasion."
(Germany reportedly supports a "targeted" partial SWIFT cutoff)

https://twitter.com/ASLuhn/status/1497632562637795330

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Originally Posted by Mick

BREAKING: Ukrainian President is claiming Russia has been cut off from SWIFT Payment system.

https://twitter.com/ASLuhn/status/1497632562637795330

Reuters however say EU is nearing the decision to kick Russia out of swift so maybe Zelenskyy has already been given nod before media...

**Hugh** · 26-02-2022, 19:07

Roman Abramovich gives trustees Chelsea stewardship

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60540278

**Mick** · 26-02-2022, 19:14

Further UK Intel Map Display of Russian attacks and Troop deployment:

Second Thumbnail below gives bigger image.

**Mick** · 26-02-2022, 19:44

Chris:

Interesting recent thread from Mike Martin - hope your keeping tabs...

This post is hilarious:

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But it hasn’t happened like that - the Ukrainians have fought very well, and the Russians are pretty shit. Conscripts, poorly trained, without sufficient logistics (which are utterly vital in this type of armoured blitz war).

All other posts on the same thread can be read at link below:

https://twitter.com/ThreshedThought/...12270104084483

**Chris** · 26-02-2022, 19:48

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Originally Posted by Mick

Chris:

Interesting recent thread from Mike Martin - hope your keeping tabs...

This post is hilarious:

All other posts on the same thread can be read at link below:

https://twitter.com/ThreshedThought/...12270104084483

Funding this thread a very useful collection of updates actually

Off to have another look at Martin now.

**Mick** · 26-02-2022, 20:37

Recent communication from President Zelenskyy, said he's been in contact with our PM this evening:

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Had a phone conversation with
@BorisJohnson
. Grateful to the British Prime Minister for his position, new decisions to enhance the combat capabilities of the Ukrainian army. Agreed on further joint steps to counter the aggressor.

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Pentagon Press Secretary, John Kirby, last half hour:

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Russian claims that the United States was involved in any way with Ukrainian naval operations near the Zmiiny Island are false. We did not provide ISR or any other support. Chalk this up to just one more lie by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

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Russian losses in last 24 hrs of its war against Ukraine:

SU-30 fighter aircraft.
11 helicopters.
2 Su-25 aircraft.
2 Il-76 air-fighters.
a column of equipment and fuel echelon.

Since invasion began, Russian soldier death/injury toll reaches 3,500.

According to Air Force Command of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. - Kyiv Independent.

**Hugh** · 26-02-2022, 20:45

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/l...76/ncrd1289985

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One of Russia's closest allies denies request for troops

Peter Alexander
20h ago / 12:21 AM GMT
Kazakhstan, one of Russia's closest allies and a southern neighbor, is denying a request for its troops to join the offensive in Ukraine, officials said Friday.

Additionally, the former Soviet republic said it is not recognizing the Russia-created breakaway republics upheld by Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, as a pretext for its aggression in Ukraine.

Despite ceasefire accords covering the disputed land, Putin on Monday declared Russia's recognition of Luhansk People’s Republic (LNR) and the Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR) as independent states.

The surprising development from a traditional ally of Russia has the support of the United States.

“We welcome Kazakhstan’s announcement that they will not recognize the LPR and DPR," the National Security Council said in a statement. "We also welcome Kazakhstan’s refusal to send its forces to join Putin’s war in Ukraine."

Hom3r · 26-02-2022, 21:03

I saw a story on either BBC News or Sky News, that normal people were queuing up to get weapons and being taught how to use them.

Question is how many Russian soldiers would shoot at grannies.

In regard to fake news, when this all kicked off on Thursday the BBC even said it couldn't fully verify all the info coming in

RichardCoulter · 26-02-2022, 21:04

Watching hoards of people desperately trying to board a train to flee the Ukraine on tonight's news could just as easily have been footage from WWII.

Whilst I wasn't completely with it earlier, I heard talk on Radio 4 of Putin preparing/being prepared to use a 'dirty bomb'. This has really worried me as, if he doesn't get his own way, I think he's mad enough to use one as a last resort.

Does anyone know if what I believe I heard earlier is true, or just speculation/fake news?

**Chris** · 26-02-2022, 21:26

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Originally Posted by Mick

Recent communication from President Zelenskyy, said he's been in contact with our PM this evening:

I bet Hereford’s quiet this weekend …

Jaymoss · 26-02-2022, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Chris

I bet Hereford’s quiet this weekend …

Lets hope one of them can get the right shot off and save a lot of lives

**Hugh** · 26-02-2022, 22:00

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Originally Posted by RichardCoulter

Watching hoards of people desperately trying to board a train to flee the Ukraine on tonight's news could just as easily have been footage from WWII.

Whilst I wasn't completely with it earlier, I heard talk on Radio 4 of Putin preparing/being prepared to use a 'dirty bomb'. This has really worried me as, if he doesn't get his own way, I think he's mad enough to use one as a last resort.

Does anyone know if what I believe I heard earlier is true, or just speculation/fake news?

Speculation.

Gavin78 · 26-02-2022, 22:24

I think America is generally worried he'll hit a NATO country next. Unless one of his own takes him out that nut job is likely to end what's left of his life Nuking the planet.

GrimUpNorth · 26-02-2022, 22:38

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Originally Posted by Chris

I bet Hereford’s quiet this weekend …

A lad at work who's got family in the area says he's heard it's been 'quiet' for the last few weeks, so looks we were better prepared than we were with Kuwait and delaying BA flight 149 to get a team in with minutes to spare.