Ukraine shoots down 5 Russian jets, helicopter: Reports

[AntiFascist]

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Source: The Week

Ukrainian military claimed that they have shot down five Russian jets and helicopters in the eastern region, as Russian troops moved into the neighbouring country's territories. "The combined forces give a worthy rebuff to the armed forces of the Russian Federation. Military units in their positions. The enemy suffers losses," the Ukrainian military claimed.

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Read more: https://www.theweek.in/news/world/2022/02/24/ukraine-shoots-down-russian-jet-helicopters-reports.html

[blue-wave]

1. Yes!!

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Hand pooty his ass on a platter!!

Just learned that a sixth Russian aircraft was shot down near Kramatorsk!

[vercetti2021]

2. Hurrah!

Get em Ukraine! Beat them back!

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. For this thread

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[L. Coyote]

5. Video:

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[regnaD kciN]

6. Of course, that will be the Ukrainian "aggression"...

...that will give Putin the justification that an all-out invasion of the country is "self-defense."

[Igel]

7. And we'll impose sanctions incrementally

Hard to "Зберігайте спокій!" now.

[blue-wave]

12. Drop the mother load of sanctions now

And stop the world from purchasing any Russian oil or natural gas. Oil and gas account for 40% of the Russian national budget.

And oh, I think the Ukrainians are staying as calm as can be expected considering the circumstances. And they are fighting back!

[oldsoftie]

22. He was already invading if this is a Russian aircraft. I can't tell

But I hope its true

[TheRealNorth]

8. Make 'em bleed

Hope the Ukrainians are training on how to make IED'S.

[herding cats]

9. From a Kyiv journalist 4 hours ago now:

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They believe in and will fight for for their freedom.

[ShazzieB]

10. GOOD. 😠

Sock it to 'em, Ukraine!

[chowder66]

11. It's hard to feel celebratory when men kill each other because of one man

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who is power tripping over his id.

on edit; I am not implying anything. I'm upset about the death and destruction that is happening and what's to come.
If others want to cheer, I get that. I just can't. It's tragic all around but I want most definitely want Ukraine to be victorious.

[Demovictory9]

13. agreed

[LittleGirl]

14. yeah, I don't know about you

but I'm in tears.

[sprinkleeninow]

15. I'm Orthodox Chrustian of Slavic descent. (Czecho)Slovakia.

I read recently what notable figures of our Faith had to say regarding having to defend against enemies that initiate actions that have killing as motive/intention. And it's permissible only as defense. I'll try to find what I read.

What. Should the Ukrainian people just throw their hands up in surrender?

[chowder66]

17. I did not imply surrender.

I'm extremely upset that men, women and children are going to get killed because of some asshole who needs to flex his bravado.
Therefore I find it hard to "cheer" at this moment.

I'm thinking of the death and destruction.

[sprinkleeninow]

20. I'm simply grateful and pleased that the Ukrainian people are brave

and are assuming a defensive stance.

I hate what's happening. Yes, there will be bloodshed, injuries and fatalities. This unwarranted aggression must be countered and met strongly by any means necessary. Who let putin slide? Who cares. The history is gone. Now is the moment.

[C Moon]

16. I'm not celebrating. This is what pooton expected.

Scary times ahead.

[Rhiannon12866]

18. From Malcolm Nance:

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[BadgerMom]

19. Ukraine and NATO may learn much from Russian military losses.

Am I correct? Shortcomings about weapons, weapon systems, technology and training? I’m sure military intelligence already is voluminous, but there’s usually more to be learned.

[Deminpenn]

32. Very likely

The other thing is with so much of Russia's military units and hardware deployed, that's a lot of equipment that will have to repaired or replaced.

[Aussie105]

21. Over the last few days I had hoped that Putin would back away.

But his recent televised rants tell me otherwise.

He sincerely believes the history of Russia includes a lot of the territory around Russia and that they belong to Russia.

His convoluted thinking allows him to believe he is 'protecting' downtrodden Russian citizens in the Ukraine.
Most citizens in Ukraine speak both languages, so that argument falls flat.

The truth is that historically and culturally Ukraine was the heart of Russia a long time ago, and what is now Russia just an offshoot from that. Eastwards population expansion.

So does the Ukraine belong to Russia, or does Russia belong to the Ukraine?

With his strong man stance and rhetoric, Putin in unable to back down, even if he wanted.
He would appear weak and caving in to global criticisms if he withdrew his troops.

So an invasion was inevitable. And it looks like it's going to get violent.

What is the solution? Should NATO countries supply Ukraine with unlimited weapons and 'adviser' soldiers so it becomes a war of attrition, last one standing wins?

I'm hoping for a backlash against all this from Russian citizens.
There will be, if conflict carries on for too long. But will Putin listen?

[oldsoftie]

23. He lies constantly. He forgets this thing called "the internet" lets people find truth

Yes, Russia blocks a lot just like China, but the Russian people are more resourceful than the Chinese I think

[AZLD4Candidate]

25. Actually, this statement is 100% false. The Chinese really don't care if things are blocked

since most everyone has a VPN to bypass the Great Firewall.

There are many ways around the Chinese firewall.

Please don't insult the character of the Chinese people. They are some of the most resourceful people I've ever lived around.

[Polybius]

26. Would a VPN work in North Korea?

They block more internet access than anyone.

[AZLD4Candidate]

27. To start, I wouldn't know, never lived there and have no desire to go

But since they have an INTRAnet and not an INTERnet, I doubt it

[oldsoftie]

28. You'll go to JAIL using a VPN. Its not insulting the people to point out how they're controlled

Its merely a fact of life over there. Looks at the stupid Olympics for Pete's sake.
Certainly some still will do it, but the Russians aren't as controlled & locked down as the Chinese. They welded people into buildings during covid!

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/dec/22/man-in-china-sentenced-to-five-years-jail-for-running-vpn

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-41160383

https://www.scmp.com/abacus/tech/article/3095201/man-punished-using-vpn-scale-chinas-great-firewall-and-watch-porn

[AZLD4Candidate]

30. Then the entire population of China would be in prison

Since most everyone has one.

Again, as I say, what do I know about China. I only lived there for 12 years and will be going back to reunite with my wife in May.

Pornography is also illegal and I've seen people selling it outside of police stations in makeshift stores.

Swinging is illegal over there too, but there is a website in China where couples can find and do that. . .my wife and I looked at it for a giggle one night when she asked about "open relationships" when she read something on some Hollywood "news" website.

[oldsoftie]

31. Hey, porn is different. We all should get a pass on that.....

And just as I posted that last post, I saw on MSNBC where Russia is now trying to totally shut down the internet inside Russia.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

24. Vindman-Russia will suffer loses

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[oldsoftie]

29. Good. Make the cost high early on & maybe it'll have an impact.

Or at least make the soldiers feel a bit more uneasy