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patphil

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4. I'm sure they Ukrainian army has already considered this.

Reply to brush (Reply #2)

Tue Apr 5, 2022, 04:50 PM

Apr 2022

I don't think they'll make much of a distinction between in Ukraine or in Russia.
But they might not want to destroy the infrastructure within Ukraine.
Locomotives do make easy target though...like tanks that can't move sideways or shoot back.

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Our favorite logistics expert tells Ukraine to aim at the locomotives. [View all] Tomconroy Apr 2022 OP

Yes, the trains are a weak point in the resupply process. patphil Apr 2022 #1

Oh, they meant the locomotives inside Russia. I was wondering... brush Apr 2022 #2

Donbas. Occupied Ukraine. Tomconroy Apr 2022 #3

I'm sure they Ukrainian army has already considered this. patphil Apr 2022 #4

I'm saying Russian trains aren't operating in any part of Ukraine... brush Apr 2022 #5

The infrastructure I/m talking about is in Russia. patphil Apr 2022 #6

Ok, that makes sense. brush Apr 2022 #8

Railways aren't that hard to repair. Igel Apr 2022 #17

havent heard much about russia attacking ukraine rail systems nt msongs Apr 2022 #7

Hard target it seems: EX500rider Apr 2022 #20

Probably because they are using them. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #24

K&R, Russia never developed and "offense" doctrine for their military so their "defense" ... uponit7771 Apr 2022 #9

Life imitates art. mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2022 #10

That is a really good movie. n/t tinymontgomery Apr 2022 #14

I read that the Russians need to be within 100 miles of a train station to keep themselves supplied. Martin68 Apr 2022 #11

But we are only sending 10 Chuuku Davis Apr 2022 #12

The comments suggest 100 were sent and that the 600 is a system that can each launch 10 missiles. Tomconroy Apr 2022 #16

Ten launcers were sent. Chuuku Davis Apr 2022 #18

Apparently it is 100 switchblades, 10 of which are 600s. Tomconroy Apr 2022 #22

Ukraine should hit any part of the Russian logistics chain in range of available weapons. TomSlick Apr 2022 #13

I can't remember if I've mentioned this before, but... BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #15

There are a lot of 50s in use over there. Chuuku Davis Apr 2022 #19

McMillian TAC50 I think. EX500rider Apr 2022 #21

You're completely correct. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #23

Armor piercing 50 BMG costs $3.00-$4.50 per round on the civ market. Chuuku Davis Apr 2022 #25

That is QUITE the range in pricing. BobTheSubgenius Apr 2022 #26