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Hoyt

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37. That's my concern. Don't believe they've really cut loose yet. But it's likely coming.

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About that Russian convoy [View all] Samrob Mar 2022 OP

Just need to send Javelins and night vision goggles. gab13by13 Mar 2022 #1

People are sending the newest night vison equipment OneBlueDotS-Carolina Mar 2022 #20

I don't think it's as easy as you portray, gab13by13 Mar 2022 #25

Russia is in the east... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Mar 2022 #28

Well, Despite Being an Expert Armchair General, MineralMan Mar 2022 #2

I would also imagine they're getting advice, intel and materiel from their friends in the EU and US. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #3

Ya think? MineralMan Mar 2022 #10

I'm confident they will. The convoy is Putin's next big mistake. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #13

Yes, it could be, for sure. MineralMan Mar 2022 #15

Don't you know... AZSkiffyGeek Mar 2022 #4

But of course... MineralMan Mar 2022 #11

Never said I was an expert. I was asking for comments from experts as to why certain measures Samrob Mar 2022 #12

Well said. OnDoutside Mar 2022 #24

Welcome to DU Samrob! FM123 Mar 2022 #32

Thank you. nt Samrob Mar 2022 #46

Isn't that the fun of the internet? PJMcK Mar 2022 #16

As are DU legal experts. we can do it Mar 2022 #23

Maybe it's really not necessary to harsh so much on people notinkansas Mar 2022 #35

Yes, I think that this is weighing very heavy on the minds (and hearts) of those FM123 Mar 2022 #50

Yup. 2naSalit Mar 2022 #43

Because after a few rockets Russians will start strafing and killing everything moving along road. Hoyt Mar 2022 #5

Not disagreeing, but the range on the Javelins is 2.5 miles. That's a lot of strafing... albacore Mar 2022 #21

That's my concern. Don't believe they've really cut loose yet. But it's likely coming. Hoyt Mar 2022 #37

How fast can this convoy move? Tracer Mar 2022 #6

If the Ukranians had the resources they would do it. The Tomconroy Mar 2022 #7

They may be waiting for the perfect moment to strike for maximum effect. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #14

Just saw this: Tomconroy Mar 2022 #31

Maybe Ukraine's public statements are a bit of a diversion... lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #33

Heard on the teevee that they are entering the mud season dhol82 Mar 2022 #8

It looks to me like the convoy is on pavement. gab13by13 Mar 2022 #29

Not on highways it's not problematic. MineralMan Mar 2022 #30

Probaly slow them down jonstl08 Mar 2022 #9

Do you really think the Ukrainian military isn't on this? mcar Mar 2022 #17

Agree empedocles Mar 2022 #22

See post 35. notinkansas Mar 2022 #36

I'll post as I see fit, thanks all the same mcar Mar 2022 #48

Tanks are poor targets for such an operation sarisataka Mar 2022 #18

(40 Miles x 5280') / 30' per vehicle 7040 vehicles? rgbecker Mar 2022 #19

The vast majority of those vehicles are soft. Happy Hoosier Mar 2022 #27

The 40 mile long convoy story has been debunked. Yes, it's a convoy, but not a solid 40 mi long PortTack Mar 2022 #38

They can, but you have to get close enough to do it. Happy Hoosier Mar 2022 #26

Yes, with an endless supply of Molotov cocktails!! PortTack Mar 2022 #40

It seems that letting them sit there and run out of gas is good strategy... Sancho Mar 2022 #34

Ukraine Air Force is taking control of 70 fighter jets sent by the E.U. union to Poland's boarder PortTack Mar 2022 #39

There has been some media blackout of the convoy Johnny2X2X Mar 2022 #41

Let's trust the Ukrainians to handle this. They pick the time, place, and circumstances of the Cognitive_Resonance Mar 2022 #42

I trust those brave people to handle it. I'm just eager to have some of those tanks blown up Samrob Mar 2022 #44

If you look at the satellite, the flanks are covered by armor greenjar_01 Mar 2022 #45

This morning (EST) Zelensky's office claimed their forces have been shelling elements of the convoy. Cognitive_Resonance Mar 2022 #47

The Russians have long range S400's in Belarus and smaller AAA with the convoy. WarGamer Mar 2022 #49

Here's my armchair advice... AntiFascist Mar 2022 #51