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LudwigPastorius

(9,085 posts)
Wed Oct 5, 2022, 03:41 AM Oct 2022

Nukes Reported On Route To Ukraine



Russian President Vladimir Putin has reignited fears that he is about to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine following a viral video and a defense analyst's comments.



https://www.newsweek.com/nukes-nuclear-weapon-train-russia-ukraine-vladimir-putin-fear-attack-latest-update-1748798?amp=1

Could be a feint. Could be munitions.

Either way, Putin is acting like a cornered rat. The generals need to step up and take him out, now.

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StormKing

(243 posts)
1. Many plausible explanations
Wed Oct 5, 2022, 03:52 AM
Oct 2022

No nukes in sight.

They need tanks.

And as my army veteran dad pointed out by looking at the image captures from both videos... One looks like the cleaned up the yard AND roof after the first video.

Unless we missed something, that's a sure sign of deliberate propaganda.

Celerity

(43,039 posts)
2. Does that mean that this video shows preparations for a nuclear release? Not really. There are other
Wed Oct 5, 2022, 03:59 AM
Oct 2022
more likely explanations. 1) It could be a form of signalling to the West that Moscow is escalating 2) Russian RVSN forces usually train extensively during autumn 3) Russia may conduct GROM strategic deterrence exercise in October, so this train could be showing a prep for this drill.


Celerity

(43,039 posts)
9. I find myself constantly pushing back on multiple social media (and other types too) posts here.
Wed Oct 5, 2022, 07:08 AM
Oct 2022

It can be a lonely and contentious road to trod.

 

Alexander Of Assyria

(7,839 posts)
4. Few days ago soldiers marching were shown...claimed to be WALKING 2000 miles to front line?!
Wed Oct 5, 2022, 06:52 AM
Oct 2022

And people believed it! Can u believe that?

It’s not news, it’s social media.

edhopper

(33,432 posts)
11. Central Russia is over a thousand miles from Ukraine
Wed Oct 5, 2022, 09:02 AM
Oct 2022

It's heading West, why are they sure it's nukes going to Ukraine?

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