Ukrainians taking down road signs to misdirect Russians. Overhead sign says "Go ____ Yourselves"

[underpants]

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[blm]

1. 🖕

[msongs]

2. russia is claiming this island was taken over with minimum lost lives nt

[underpants]

3. And this isn't a missile or rocket 🙄

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216404719

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[IronLionZion]

44. A lot of the Russian claims have proved to be lies

not sure about Snake Island specifically. But they have shared old footage of friendly people cheering as tanks roll by to falsely claim they are being welcomed as liberators.

[dweller]

4. more

✌🏻

[underpants]

7. They have themselves a theme.

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https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216404523

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[OAITW r.2.0]

15. Pretty ballsy dude.

Lucky one of those Russian soldiers didn't draw a sidearm on him.

[COL Mustard]

34. I was thinking the same thing.

Not sure I'd have done it.

Seems like most of the Russian troops don't know what their mission is or where they are. Also seems like there are some pretty significant logistical screwups taking place if that many vehicles are running out of gas. I wonder what their rations status is, and of course the maintenance on their equipment. If your tank breaks down it becomes a monument pretty quickly, and a well-placed Molotov cocktail or two can ensure that it doesn't go back to Russia.

[OAITW r.2.0]

46. Good points, all.

My wonfers0

Firstly, why didn't the Russians try to detain him? At the very least, disable his vehicle and send him off walking....or "detained"? Perhaps they have ordered the invading troops not to impede civilians and create negative world-wide press.....

Secondly, this fuel issue sounds like sabotage.....by internal sources. Perhaps very high military ranks (via consensus) are working to declaw their troops. Slow down this invasion and let world opinion make Putin the world's #1 Threat.

[SunSeeker]

35. Not as ballsy as this woman:

[COL Mustard]

48. I know, right?

I saw that earlier and damn....go home to your mommas, fellas. You'll never be welcomed in Ukraine.

[OAITW r.2.0]

49. Powerful statement.

Amazing how phones can effect the worldview on what is transpiring. The smart phone is a huge game changer in military campaigns. Communication obviously, but toolings likke mapping with encrypted overlays that help the Ukrainians know what Russia is doing in real time.

This war is not going to be like invading an Iraq or Afganistan.....

[gristy]

54. damn

The courage. The keeping of one's mind in the middle of chaos and danger.
Not to mention the person videoing and uploading.
Damn.

[SunSeeker]

27. "Can I tow you back to Russia?" BURN 🔥

[liberalla]

30. I know!

[colorado_ufo]

40. My favorite comment!

I think this would make even the Russians laugh.

[SunSeeker]

42. It did, you can hear them laugh! nt

[Igel]

11. Ok, that sign's completely hilarious.

But did they have time to make it all nice and proper, or is it just photoshopped?

[COL Mustard]

50. This wins the Internet!

Damn, those Ukrainians are ballsy!!!

We need to support them however we can, whenever we can.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. That is great! Good for them. Guerrilla war at its finest! n/t

[Quixote1818]

6. It's amazing the worlds second best army doesn't provide GPS in their tanks etc.. nt

[underpants]

9. I thought that would be standard. They are running out of gas too

See post 7

[BGBD]

12. Might be that....

Russia isn't actually the worlds 2nd best military.

[Haggard Celine]

31. Yeah, I was just thinking that.

China's military is probably much better than Russia's. The reason why people think that Russia has such a strong military is because they have nukes, but a lot of countries have nukes nowadays, too. I'd like to see a comparison of the world's militaries considering size, number of powerful arms, hours of training, R&D, etc. China probably would give us a run for our money, and there's no way that Russia is #2. It's very possible that Russia isn't even #3.

[BGBD]

32. China would be tough

But I think in all out war the US would have clear advantages. Better ability to move forces and react quickly worldwide, better navy, especially aircraft carriers and subs. ALso better ability to control the skies. China strengh is massive numbers of troops, but does that really help them outside of protecting their mainland? Beyond that, our allies and alighnments would be difficult to deal with.

[COL Mustard]

37. Now if we can just get them to fight each other and not us!

No, I'm not serious. The bleed-over from any major conflict would involve us in unpredictable ways and I don't want that. I'm too old to go back in uniform and I don't want my neighbors to do that either.

[Haggard Celine]

53. I think most of us are coming to

the conclusion that any war anywhere harms all of us, and not only in economic ways. It’s sickening to see people running tanks over other people and buildings being bombed, people crying as they’re hunkering down in shelters, others fleeing the turmoil and looking for help in foreign countries. If I feel so bad watching it tall take place, I can only imagine what they’re going through. And so often, the only thing that will stop the war is for others to step in and go to war as well. I sure wish there was a better way. Sometimes I wish that the UN had more power and could stop these conflicts, but I’m not sure they could. I’m for certain that it would bring forth a new set of challenges.

[sarisataka]

13. Russians don't want their troops to be independent

They go where their officers tell them such as turn left here.

The officers may have access to GPS but only to verify their position on a map. GPS has flaws.

[mn9driver]

19. The GPS system belongs to the Pentagon

It can be disabled over specific places if it suits the US military to do that.

The Russians are supposed to have their own independent system, but I’m guessing it isn’t working so well at the moment as it is being jammed.

[SheltieLover]

20. Lol!

Driving around in circles until dizzy, then pointed back to russia!

[COL Mustard]

38. GPS Denied Environment

All the gadgets won't do you a bit of good if they don't work. Map reading is still a key skill.

[IronLionZion]

43. Love it! The Russians have messed with US Navy navigation systems in the Pacific

by intentionally causing incorrect readings leading to collisions. I would hope the US is doing something like that to their systems.

[lindysalsagal]

8. It is heartening that at least Ukrainians value democracy, even if half of our voters don't.

[Cha]

10. Rt TY.. Love Ukrainians!

💙

[NQAS]

14. Keep changing them

Russian soldiers surrender.

Give numbers of Russian soldiers killed and equipment confiscated.

What an opportunity for psy ops

[FakeNoose]

16. They still have Google Maps though, am I right?

Google has to suspend the Maps app for all of Russia and Ukraine immediately.

[LastLiberal in PalmSprings]

17. "I have not yet begun to fight!" "Give me liberty or give me death!" "Remember the Maine!"

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"Go fuck yourself!"

All l battle cries that have taken their place in history, to be recited by every student from now on.

[underpants]

18. Yes

They have a theme don’t they?

[AverageOldGuy]

21. Meanwhile, in New Hampshire . . .

NH Governor orders all Russian booze removed from state liquor stores.

https://www.wcvb.com/article/russian-liquor-removed-from-new-hampshire-outlets/39240427#

[SWBTATTReg]

22. Ah, thank you for the heads up, I was wondering how we, as avg. Americans, can do in our

feeble attempt to support Ukraine, and not buying Russian goods is of course, one way. Are you aware of a master list of Russian goods to boycott?

Thanks!

[yellowdogintexas]

36. Ha ha ha All of New England and parts of New York state go to NH for their liquor

Good on that Gov.

Tito's (made in Texas ) is just fine.

[Backseat Driver]

47. Gov. DeWine (R)OH did likewise - No more Russian vodka in the state stores

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/ohio-russia-standard-liquor-sale-ukraine/530-6504e8a6-5e1c-4f62-885f-6c3786dbbc45

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The Ohio Division of Liquor Control has also directed that the 487 liquor agencies across the state pull “Green Mark Vodka” and “Russian Standard Vodka” from their shelves immediately.

According to DeWine, Russian Standard Vodka is the only overseas, Russian-owned vodka distillery with vodka sold in the state.

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control estimates that there are approximately 6,400 bottles of vodka made by the company currently for sale in the state.

[Backseat Driver]

51. Gov. DeWine (R)OH did likewise - No more Russian vodka in 487 State stores

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/ohio-russia-standard-liquor-sale-ukraine/530-6504e8a6-5e1c-4f62-885f-6c3786dbbc45

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The Ohio Division of Liquor Control has also directed that the 487 liquor agencies across the state pull “Green Mark Vodka” and “Russian Standard Vodka” from their shelves immediately.

According to DeWine, Russian Standard Vodka is the only overseas, Russian-owned vodka distillery with vodka sold in the state.

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control estimates that there are approximately 6,400 bottles of vodka made by the company currently for sale in the state.

[monkeyman1]

23. Putin is taking lessons from the TDFG on running a war !

jeeze thats funny ! ol' bone spurs running a cluster f%#k ?

[Riverman100]

24. puty is doomed to fail

ukraine is resisting, Russians are protesting, I think old vlad has lost connection with reality

[NowISeetheLight]

39. It's going to fail long term

It’ll be like Afghanistan was. They may occupy it and oppress the citizenry but long term I don’t think it’ll last. There will be rebels and citizenry fighting back subtlety.

[Lonestarblue]

25. I did not have an opinion of Ukrainians prior to this attack, but I love their spirit.

They are amazing!

[SunSeeker]

26. K & R & Retweeted!

[scipan]

28. Everyone should watch "Winter on Fire"

On Netflix, about the 2014 revolution. Ukrainians are very badass when it comes to their freedom.

[liberalla]

29. Priceless! I love the clever, gutsy ways they are resisting. Keeping their spirits and energy up too

It's almost like they're finding the humor in war, and having fun where they can. (Similar to M.A.S.H.).

Unfortunately there are many more people suffering and having a completely different experience... Gawd I hope this doesn't drag on too long.

[Dustlawyer]

33. I sent this to my Russian son-in-law!

He came to the states at age 16 with both sets of grand parents and his parents. His grand parents and father were all top physicists in Russia that left when Putin took power. He is sick over this but will love the signs!

[crickets]

41. Classic! I love it. Good for you, Ukraine. nt

[33taw]

45. Ukraine should start encouraging them to defect.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

52. This makes me smile

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