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Russians attacked six locations in the Kyivskyi district. First, the drones struck a civilian business building, causing a massive fire. Then the Russians launched a second attack on the rescue workers who were putting out the fire, said Bohdan Hladkykh, head of the Kharkiv City Council's Emergency Situations Department, to Gwara Media.

Hladkykh said that, on Apr. 2,the air defense recorded a Russian drone near the Russia-Ukraine border, and just in 70 seconds it reached Khakriv, which is 23 kilometers (~14.3 miles) from the border.

He also said that jet-powered drones are equipped with the same charge as a usual Shahed, approximately 50 kilograms of explosives. But, as they travel at speeds exceeding 300 km/h (~186 miles/hour), the consequences of an attack could be devastating.

It's a different conflict, but extremely relevant given Iran supplied Shahed drones to Russia at the start of that war along with the underlying tech which the Russians have iterated upon. We already know Russia is coordinating with Iran, so it's likely we may see this drone evolution make its way into the theater in the future and further complicate matters if Iran isn't dealt with in a conclusive manner.
 
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Russians attacked six locations in the Kyivskyi district. First, the drones struck a civilian business building, causing a massive fire. Then the Russians launched a second attack on the rescue workers who were putting out the fire, said Bohdan Hladkykh, head of the Kharkiv City Council's Emergency Situations Department, to Gwara Media.

Hladkykh said that, on Apr. 2,the air defense recorded a Russian drone near the Russia-Ukraine border, and just in 70 seconds it reached Khakriv, which is 23 kilometers (~14.3 miles) from the border.

He also said that jet-powered drones are equipped with the same charge as a usual Shahed, approximately 50 kilograms of explosives. But, as they travel at speeds exceeding 300 km/h (~186 miles/hour), the consequences of an attack could be devastating.

It's a different conflict, but extremely relevant given Iran supplied Shahed drones to Russia at the start of that war along with the underlying tech which the Russians have iterated upon. We already know Russia is coordinating with Iran, so it's likely we may see this drone evolution make its way into the theater in the future and further complicate matters if Iran isn't dealt with in a conclusive manner.
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Someone posted an article about this escalation of drone tech recently - and how these jet powered drones are too fast for Ukraine's current anti drone tech.
 
Things must be even worse than they seem


Hegseth forces out Army's top general, two other senior officers



Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army's top officer to step down and retire, defense officials said Thursday, an extraordinary move amid the war with Iran and the latest in a series of clashes between the Pentagon chief and the service's senior leadership.

Gen. Randy George had been expected to hold the job of Army chief of staff for more than another year, until the fall of 2027, and complete what is typically a four-year assignment as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. But Hegseth decided to go in another direction, representatives for the defense secretary said.

Two other Army generals were removed along with George, said two defense officials, who like some others spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the shake-up. They are Gen. David Hodne, who became the head of the service's Training and Transformation Command in October, and Maj. Gen. William Green Jr., the chief of Army chaplains.
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ChuckeRearmed said:
With US oil prices the solution is pretty simple - just price cap WTI. There are reasons why it hasn't been done yet though. But it is possible.
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Price controls NEVER work. Oil prices have no baring on actual supply/demand, oil is priced in paper not in physical oil.
 
Not directly related to Iran invasion but will definitely help out with internal threats from active shooters on bases....they will no longer be gun free zones with only exceptions for MPs and then sick fuckers intent on killing who dont obey regulations or the law.....

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Dr.Guru of Peru said:
should the us nationalize its oil industry?
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Hey, that's communism!

Dirk Benedict said:
Keep in mind China been destroying and converting mosques into pro-CCP establishments.
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China keeping Islam at bay is probably their smartest move. They see what is happening around the world.

Of course they are too brutal to those poor people (but they don't really care about their own citizens or any "human rights").
 
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StueyDuck said:
I don't know how the US will survive without all that oil it never got from Iran in the first place....

People really think the issue with the economy is that Iran was Pivotal to the US's success.

Those same filthy, greedy traders can fuck up the US's economy (and have done so before) without any foreign intervention needed.
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Not sure what you mean - US have not been importing oil from Iran since 1979. Vast majority of oil import is from Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we got Maduro, I think Venezuela will have a lot of role filling in the heavy crude oil. Light oil like shale gas - US have a plenty, so much so that they can't process all... hence thwy import heavy oil from other countries and export light oil.

Not saying Iranian oil isn't important, but to US, it's not as crucial. Actually it's China who have been importing 80-90%of Iranian oil at much discounted rate, IIRC - hence they are really taking heavy impact due to their ongoing economic deflation + rising gas price which drives up raw material cost - such as Nafta... Even though there are reports of some Chinese vessels were allowed to pass the strait, just the other day one of Chinese vessels got hit by Iran. Strait now seems to be more of chaotic status with such fragmented IRGC command line.

If US lift Iranian sanction, without Venezuela, China will be forced to pay same rates per gallon of oil like rest of the world, and that itself will be much bigger impact on their economy than it would on US.

Also same goes to buying oil with Yuan. It may sounds like a major power grab, but if you look at the current economic situation in China and it's super unhealthy regional government debt and all - increased value of Yuan would basically be a nail in the coffin. They would want it eventually, but at this point of time, it would be a poisonous move which will kill their already aging/dying economy after recent real estate bust.

People seem to overestimate China, especially in the west - perhaps of their sometimes laughable propaganda through the western (legacy) media which has taken a lot of Chinese money.
 
lachesis said:
Not sure what you mean - US have not been importing oil from Iran since 1979. Vast majority of oil import is from Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we got Maduro, I think Venezuela will have a lot of role filling in the heavy crude oil. Light oil like shale gas - US have a plenty, so much so that they can't process all... hence thwy import heavy oil from other countries and export light oil.

Not saying Iranian oil isn't important, but to US, it's not as crucial. Actually it's China who have been importing 80-90%of Iranian oil at much discounted rate, IIRC - hence they are really taking heavy impact due to their ongoing economic deflation + rising gas price which drives up raw material cost - such as Nafta... Even though there are reports of some Chinese vessels were allowed to pass the strait, just the other day one of Chinese vessels got hit by Iran. Strait now seems to be more of chaotic status with such fragmented IRGC command line.

If US lift Iranian sanction, without Venezuela, China will be forced to pay same rates per gallon of oil like rest of the world, and that itself will be much bigger impact on their economy than it would on US.

Also same goes to buying oil with Yuan. It may sounds like a major power grab, but if you look at the current economic situation in China and it's super unhealthy regional government debt and all - increased value of Yuan would basically be a nail in the coffin. They would want it eventually, but at this point of time, it would be a poisonous move which will kill their already aging/dying economy after recent real estate bust.

People seem to overestimate China, especially in the west - perhaps of their sometimes laughable propaganda through the western (legacy) media which has taken a lot of Chinese money.
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I was being facetious about the oil... I agree with most of what you saying
 
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The current plan of blowing up infrastructure that will make civilian life complete hell at best is a great plan to really win over the population. Hegseth is finally doing away with this whole woke war crimes thing and getting at just fucking up the normal people.
 
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IlGialloMondadori said:
The current plan of blowing up infrastructure that will make civilian life complete hell at best is a great plan to really win over the population. Hegseth is finally doing away with this whole woke war crimes thing and getting at just fucking up the normal people.
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Depends how its handled...

Germany came back just fine, Japan saw an economic boom and were strong for a long time till manufacturing was moved to china.

Also do you have any evidence hegseth is "fucking up normal people", its a hell of a claim to make that hes purposely targeting civilians
 
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StueyDuck said:
Depends how its handled...

Germany came back just fine, Japan saw an economic boom and were strong for a long time till manufacturing was moved to china.

Also do you have any evidence hegseth is "fucking up normal people", its a hell of a claim to make that hes purposely targeting civilians
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www.france24.com

Trump announces destruction of Iran's tallest bridge

US President Donald Trump said Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country "back to the Stone Ages."
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Yes, those are certainly the actions of a rational actor interested in freeing the Iranian people. 🤡
 
Hypnotoad said:
www.france24.com

Trump announces destruction of Iran's tallest bridge

US President Donald Trump said Thursday the tallest bridge in Iran had been destroyed, hours after threatening to bomb the country "back to the Stone Ages."
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Yes, those are certainly the actions of a rational actor interested in freeing the Iranian people. 🤡
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I didnt know that all it took to oppress a nation of people was a tweet and some mean words.

All Britain did was literally carpet bomb literal civilians and families in germany during WW2... not at all like a mean word and blowing up a new bridge, god forbid a bridge gets blown up.
 
StueyDuck said:
Depends how its handled...

Germany came back just fine, Japan saw an economic boom and were strong for a long time till manufacturing was moved to china.

Also do you have any evidence hegseth is "fucking up normal people", its a hell of a claim to make that hes purposely targeting civilians
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StueyDuck said:
Depends how its handled...

Germany came back just fine, Japan saw an economic boom and were strong for a long time till manufacturing was moved to china.

Also do you have any evidence hegseth is "fucking up normal people", its a hell of a claim to make that hes purposely targeting civilians
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I don't neee to say anymore other than look at what he's said, as is posted above by Hypnotoad Hypnotoad

They're targeting power plants, bridges, they've mentioned desalination, etc. that's explicitly targeting the civilian population.
 
StueyDuck said:
A bridge.... they blew up a bridge.

A new bridge that was rarely used.
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Sure. And they're threatening to specifically target more civilian infrastructure, and "bomb people back to the Stone Age" because their current strategy isn't working, because it was so poorly planned. It's just incompetence.

Iran are complete assholes and hang civilians amongst other atrocities, but the strategy here shouldn't be to sink to their level and perpetrate similar crimes on the people.
 
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IlGialloMondadori said:
Sure. And they're threatening to specifically target more civilian infrastructure, and "bomb people back to the Stone Age" because their current strategy isn't working, because it was so poorly planned. It's just incompetence.
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But they havent done the things you are claiming they are doing right now currently.

they literally targeted one singular bridge...

2 posts ago the US were destroying power plants and desalination plants.

Oh and yes, you said they are explicitly targeting the civilians...
 
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StueyDuck said:
But they havent done the things you are claiming they are doing right now currently.

they literally targeted one singular bridge...

2 posts ago the US were destroying power plants and desalination plants.

Oh and yes, you said they are explicitly targeting the civilians...
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They did hit a school, accident or not, and a bridge now, killing 8 and wounding more. Targeting infrastructure is targeting the population. Maybe they won't blow up power plants and desalination plants, but Trump says publicly that he wants to.

It's designed to scare the population, who are already terrorised by their own leadership, so I'm not sure how this helps anything.

I don't know what's going to happen in the future, but I think the lack of strategy has fucked this all up, and I think Hegseth is incompetent.
 
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IlGialloMondadori said:
They did hit a school, accident or not, and a bridge now, killing 8 and wounding more. Targeting infrastructure is targeting the population. Maybe they won't blow up power plants and desalination plants, but Trump says publicly that he wants to.

It's designed to scare the population, who are already terrorised by their own leadership, so I'm not sure how this helps anything.
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Dont move the goal posts.

You said hegseth is trying to kill normal people, hes explicitly targeting them.

You said the US are targeting Power plants and desalination plants.

What happened at the beginning, an unfortunate and tragic strike which im certain no one said "lets kill kids hahahahaa". Has absolutely nothing to do with the claims youve made thus far.

All your claims are of events you are imagining will happen

React to what does happen not to what your imagination thinks is going to happen
 
StueyDuck said:
Dont move the goal posts.

You said hegseth is trying to kill normal people, hes explicitly targeting them.

You said the US are targeting Power plants and desalination plants.

What happened at the beginning, an unfortunate and tragic strike which im certain no one said "lets kill kids hahahahaa". Has absolutely nothing to do with the claims youve made thus far.

All your claims are of events you are imagining will happen

React to what does happen not to what your imagination thinks is going to happen
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I'm reacting to what they're saying will happen.

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Whether it happens or not beyond a bridge, we'll see.

Threatening to bomb a population into the Stone Age is targeting the normal people. They're the ones that will be in the Stone Age.
 
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IlGialloMondadori said:
I'm reacting to what they're saying will happen.

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Whether it happens or not beyond a bridge, we'll see.
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But thats not what you are saying, you are saying that hegseth himself is targeting normal people, that is your words.

There is just nothing out there that proves that to be correct.

Also where are you when iran launches missiles at literally the infrastructure of the rest of the middle east.

I have friends and family in the UAE, who both work in the airports and for oil companies, both have experienced literal strikes, have been in the building (refinery) when a missile has struck.
 
StueyDuck said:
But thats not what you are saying, you are saying that hegseth himself is targeting normal people, that is your words.

There is just nothing out there that proves that to be correct.

Also where are you when iran launches missiles at literally the infrastructure of the rest of the middle east.

I have friends and family in the UAE, who both work in the airports and for oil companies, both have experienced literal strikes, have been in the building (refinery) when a missile has struck.
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Targeting infrastructure is targeting the people.

I am not defending Iran. I said their leadership are bastards and we shouldn't sink to their level.
 
IlGialloMondadori said:
For supply chains of military hardware and production, sure. These aren't direct military targets they're threatening
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Bridges, roads, airports, etc. - logistics, power plants - production and communications. The only thing in his threats that isn't related to military was desalination plants. But, in my opinion, you'd have to be a bit dim to believe everything he says.
 
Critical Hit said:
Bridges, roads, airports, etc. - logistics, power plants - production and communications. The only thing in his threats that isn't related to military was desalination plants. But, in my opinion, you'd have to be a bit dim to believe everything he says.
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Those things aren't military targets. And Hegseth and Trump said they completely destroyed their military. And yes, you're right, there's a bunch of leaders in charge who we can't believe.
 
IlGialloMondadori said:
Those things aren't military targets.
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I didn't say "military", I said related to the military, which means it can be used by the military. Once again, logistics and infrastructure are top priorities in our reality and history. Perhaps on the planet of pink ponies, the utmost attention is paid to the comfort of the civilian population during wartime, but I've never been there, so I don't know.
 
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According to the numbers, civilian deaths were roughly twice that of military deaths in WW2. Civilian deaths are an unavoidable part of war, which is one of the many reasons war is bad.
Civilian deaths also end wars, see Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
"We are only creating generations that will hate us."
I dunno, we seem pretty cozy with the Japanese and the Germans after WW2.
 
ClanOfNone said:
According to the numbers, civilian deaths were roughly twice that of military deaths in WW2. Civilian deaths are an unavoidable part of war, which is one of the many reasons war is bad.
Civilian deaths also end wars, see Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
"We are only creating generations that will hate us."
I dunno, we seem pretty cozy with the Japanese and the Germans after WW2.
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We should not be comparing any warfare of today with WW2. We have come so far in technology and arms that Civilians casualties should be kept to a minimum. Lets not normalise the conditions of war from 80 years ago when they were literally using glass viewing scopes from planes and simple equipment to drop bombs.
 
DenchDeckard said:
We should not be comparing any warfare of today with WW2. We have come so far in technology and arms that Civilians casualties should be kept to a minimum. Lets not normalise the conditions of war from 80 years ago when they were literally using glass viewing scopes from planes and simple equipment to drop bombs.
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Destruction of civilian targets (maternity hospitals full of pregnant women, houses, power plants during winter etc.) is pretty much standard MO of Russian army. I don't think acting like them is the greatest idea...
 
Dirk Benedict said:
Keep in mind China been destroying and converting mosques into pro-CCP establishments.
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enemy of my enemy is friend?

If anyone can crack the nut of radical islam and bring up the positive aspects of that religion and shed the more antagonistic ones, I'm all for it. They just don't seem to be that interested in doing that.
 
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