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originally posted by: AstroDog
I don't see it happening. Other significant nations of the world also have arsenals and communications assets that even God doesn't know exists. Granted probably not Ukraine, but once you start playing show and tell on the world stage with bleeding edge military tech things change immediately on every level internationally- and for a long time.
originally posted by: 38181
Nobody knows what’s going to happen, if anything happens at all. I seriously doubt any of Putins people will come out give away their tactics, and time frames. I still say we (USA), needs to bugger off, if Russia takes Ukraine, fine. Just leave us alone, we have enough problems on our own boarders.
originally posted by: RussianTroll
Hello ATS!
There has been a lot of speculation lately about a "Russian invasion of Ukraine". The "experts on the couch" are especially trying. Let me remind you that the Russian army has been "invading" Ukraine for 7 years, but it still does not "invade". The Russian invasion still needs to be earned, but just like that, for free, the Russians do not invade anywhere.
In this regard, I want to describe to you the real signs of the "Russian invasion".
The first sign is the failure of all means of communication, the complete discharge of batteries in vehicles, tanks and other equipment, at the same time the discharge of batteries in mobile phones, in sights, in radio stations. Then there is a break in electrical circuits in all equipment - any. This is EMI. All engines are turned off, there is no way to start them. This is how the Khingan system works.
The second is the complete failure of all systems using liquid crystal monitors, the failure of all target designating devices of the air defense system - the radars are dying. The Altair system is in operation.
The third one is refusals when trying to use any type of guided weapon - from MANPADS to ATGMs. When you try to use the shells, they self-destruct immediately ... This is the "Mercury" system - now every Russian battalion has such a system.
Fourth, it is impossible to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). They either fall, with the failure of the navigation systems and the engine, or sit down at the location of the Russians. The Krasukha-4 system disables the on-board equipment of airplanes and any other aircraft. The Avtobaza system intercepts control of drones.
Not everyone will have time to see and understand the fifth sign. This is the phenomenal accuracy of artillery fire from a distance inaccessible to artillery in most countries of the world. Artillery reconnaissance and guidance stations of the Russian army operate via satellites and their own drones. The Russians have modernized the shells, they are now in Russia with a homing system, they have become longer and carry more explosives.
Dozens (hundreds, if necessary) of combat helicopters, riding all the roads, begin to hunt in the rear for armored vehicles, trains, and cars. The railway was paralyzed, arrows were broken, bridges were blown up.
Behind enemy lines, the lights go out completely and electricity is cut off - substations are broken. Civilian and military headquarters in the rear and individual leaders are liquidated at a time by infiltrated groups in advance.
And just then...
Thousands of fighters descend from the sky - assault battalions of the Airborne Forces and special forces of the GRU ... and the invasion begins.
Thank you.
originally posted by: ARM1968
originally posted by: RussianTroll
Hello ATS!
There has been a lot of speculation lately about a "Russian invasion of Ukraine". The "experts on the couch" are especially trying. Let me remind you that the Russian army has been "invading" Ukraine for 7 years, but it still does not "invade". The Russian invasion still needs to be earned, but just like that, for free, the Russians do not invade anywhere.
In this regard, I want to describe to you the real signs of the "Russian invasion".
The first sign is the failure of all means of communication, the complete discharge of batteries in vehicles, tanks and other equipment, at the same time the discharge of batteries in mobile phones, in sights, in radio stations. Then there is a break in electrical circuits in all equipment - any. This is EMI. All engines are turned off, there is no way to start them. This is how the Khingan system works.
The second is the complete failure of all systems using liquid crystal monitors, the failure of all target designating devices of the air defense system - the radars are dying. The Altair system is in operation.
The third one is refusals when trying to use any type of guided weapon - from MANPADS to ATGMs. When you try to use the shells, they self-destruct immediately ... This is the "Mercury" system - now every Russian battalion has such a system.
Fourth, it is impossible to use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). They either fall, with the failure of the navigation systems and the engine, or sit down at the location of the Russians. The Krasukha-4 system disables the on-board equipment of airplanes and any other aircraft. The Avtobaza system intercepts control of drones.
Not everyone will have time to see and understand the fifth sign. This is the phenomenal accuracy of artillery fire from a distance inaccessible to artillery in most countries of the world. Artillery reconnaissance and guidance stations of the Russian army operate via satellites and their own drones. The Russians have modernized the shells, they are now in Russia with a homing system, they have become longer and carry more explosives.
Dozens (hundreds, if necessary) of combat helicopters, riding all the roads, begin to hunt in the rear for armored vehicles, trains, and cars. The railway was paralyzed, arrows were broken, bridges were blown up.
Behind enemy lines, the lights go out completely and electricity is cut off - substations are broken. Civilian and military headquarters in the rear and individual leaders are liquidated at a time by infiltrated groups in advance.
And just then...
Thousands of fighters descend from the sky - assault battalions of the Airborne Forces and special forces of the GRU ... and the invasion begins.
Thank you.
Perhaps we should all just surrender now to our Russian/Alien overlords 🤣
You really do believe all of this don’t you? The might of the Russian army? I mean yes, they could crush the Ukraine as easily and swiftly as the Nazi’s crushed Poland - a lot quicker actually.
Russia, though, are NOT the military power you think. NATO can and would crush them into the ground. Putin’s grand army would be reduced to a smouldering heap and ALL of his posturing power would be gone. You might think you are mighty, but you are not. A proper war, with proper men, using proper tools, would see Russia ruined and Putin likely reaching for his last option.
All that being said, he had a small window of opportunity to invade, and that window is closing rapidly. It is not beyond question that he invades, and he might look weak now if he does not. I cannot see a full invasion however and a limited move into the Donbass, ‘allowed’ by NATO, could wind this down. Not great for the Ukraine or it’s people, but being stone cold on the matter it would be preferable to all out war.
Putin needs to maintain his hard man, dangerous country, image at all costs. NATO cannot allow a full invasion either. So a mutually agreeable solution will be found. The Donbass IS that solution.
originally posted by: putnam6
Glad to see you here definitely interested in your perspective...
It might be the salesman in me, but this sounds like a Russian commercial promoting its warfare capabilities. Perhaps Putin intends to showcase these abilities, to sell more weapons.
That said, how many of those steps have been actually used in real-world applications?
I would imagine possibly Syria, but even if these tactics were used there it would be on a much smaller scale than a Ukrainian invasion.
Regardless as it is described is this then nothing but posturing on both sides?
Which Im definitely inclined to believe to be the case.
originally posted by: carewemust
What are Ukrainians on social media saying about this potential Russia takeover?