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Posted: 8/27/2024 1:41:30 PM EST
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THE US military is open to consultations about escorting Philippine ships in the disputed South China Sea, the head of US Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday amid a spike in hostilities between Beijing and Manila in the disputed waters.
https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/08/28/news/national/us-open-to-escorting-ph-ships/1967060 No paywall 👇 https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2024-08-27/us-military-escorting-philippine-ships-14990732.html This would ruffle Beijings feathers if we did this and I hope we do. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 1:51:26 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ITCHY-FINGER: It will happen eventually. Guaranteed. The problem will be the subsequent tit for tat. Although I doubt Japan or any other A-Pac nation will be aggressively violating China's sea or air-space but China-asshole will find some bullshit excuse to take revenge. Seriously, better to happen now, than in another 10 years when the CCP has even more presence in the South China Sea chain of islands. CMOS |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 2:00:57 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO:
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Posted: 8/27/2024 2:10:32 PM EST
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Posted: 8/27/2024 2:11:15 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ITCHY-FINGER: It seems the best defense is the Patriot. Whatever they are using, the hit ratio is not great. maybe 20%. But not sure how many PAC's they fire per target. It may be better to be conservative rather than launching a large volley. I'll stand by for an actual SME for actual smart answers... Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By ITCHY-FINGER: Originally Posted By doc540: Any defensive weapons of Ukraine that can hit an orc ballistic missile like the ones hitting hospitals and hotels? It seems the best defense is the Patriot. Whatever they are using, the hit ratio is not great. maybe 20%. But not sure how many PAC's they fire per target. It may be better to be conservative rather than launching a large volley. I'll stand by for an actual SME for actual smart answers... I thought he was asking about indigenous Ukrainian Sam systems that could intercept ballistic missiles. Basically, the reason any ballistic missiles are getting through is because those particular areas just aren't being protected by a Patriot SAMP-T or S-300v system. They might be protecting the city of Kiev, and the airfield holding F-16's for example, but a few miles away the system is set not to engage a ballistic missile that is headed for a small factory or workshop. Rough visual guide, the darker blue area is the area protected against ballistic missiles. The larger lighter blue area is protected against aircraft, cruise missiles and drones. 
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Posted: 8/27/2024 2:20:06 PM EST
[Last Edit: ITCHY-FINGER]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Circuits: PMP - Pretoria Metal Pressings Ahh yes. I remember now. Thanks. I shot their 9mm too. p.s. I still have my full Rhodesian uniform I bought in the mid 80's, made in Johannesburg. I think it is official but who knows. Only the boonie hat fits my fat ass now 
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Posted: 8/27/2024 2:24:03 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By belted_guns: The biggest fear I have about Trump is him abandoning UKR. However, I am still voting for him because the demcommunists will finish their destruction of the USA and neither my family or the world will survive it. Same. I am optimistic about Trump on Ukraine but certainly some worry also. I already moved once from a commie shithole and I don't want my kids to go through that so I am America first. As you said, if/when the USA falls, the rest of the world will follow close behind, including Ukraine. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 2:33:20 PM EST
[Last Edit: Tirador223]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NEXT23: Believe what? That he said it or that he will do it? Oh, I’m sure he said he’d end the war in a day. He says a lot of shit - but I don’t believe this for a second. Say, did we get that check yet? You know, the one Trump said the Mexicans were sending us to pay for that big, beautiful wall. Shit. (Edited to add apologies for thread drift) |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 2:33:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By William_lxix: The effective APC shortage is serious. The T-80 platform would make a great APC. The issue is once the Russkis load their APC's up with fuel & ammo, they go KA-BLAMMO when hit. This T-80 armored barn 'could' get people delivered to near assault locations, as long as they don't load it up with explosives and fuel. But that is exactly is going to happen for resupply runs... Oh well.  The t80 is a turbine tank and kind of expensive for an apc. It’s a major waste. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 3:09:15 PM EST
[Last Edit: 4xGM300m]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: The t80 is a turbine tank and kind of expensive for an apc. It’s a major waste. Maybe they use tanks with damaged turrets? I don't think they will waste a fully operational T-80 for building a turtle APC. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 3:16:54 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 4xGM300m: Maybe they use tanks with damaged turrets? I don't think they will waste a fully operational T-80 for building a turtle APC. I always assumed it was turret issues because they can't get parts/components. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 3:17:07 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NuclearWinter04: Does anyone know what the music is in this video? Reminds me of a more goth-sounding Rammstein. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By NuclearWinter04: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Does anyone know what the music is in this video? Reminds me of a more goth-sounding Rammstein. Try @SongFinderBot |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 4:04:47 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AlmightyTallest: lol, noticed that too.  I'm a moron tho.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 4:45:32 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO: giggity Fuck yeah Winged Hussars |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 8/27/2024 4:47:40 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Charging_Handle: That dude on the far right.......what in the fuck is going on with his forehead? That dome is way the hell out of proportion to the rest of him. And I know he isn't hiding a gigantic brain inside that oversized cranium, otherwise he wouldn't have been suckered in by the Orcs. That is one weird looking dude. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Charging_Handle: Originally Posted By HIPPO: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GV79crmWAAADuFH?format=jpg&name=large shitting BRICS That dude on the far right.......what in the fuck is going on with his forehead? That dome is way the hell out of proportion to the rest of him. And I know he isn't hiding a gigantic brain inside that oversized cranium, otherwise he wouldn't have been suckered in by the Orcs. That is one weird looking dude. Lol. Head like a bastard wall rat! Wonder if that's a conehead on the other side. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 4:49:17 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO:
Haven’t they said this like two dozen times now? |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 4:53:09 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO:
Parody or dark humor? Invisible from Ukrainian pilots too? |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 4:54:44 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CarmelBytheSea: https://kyivindependent.com/f-16s-defense-russian-mass-attack/ https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/459941/IMG_0597-3306144.jpg That was probably on the ragged edge of US ROE I bet... |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 5:03:22 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By CarmelBytheSea: https://www.politico.eu/article/ukraine-offensive-kursk-prisoners-of-war-600-russia-invasion-kyiv/ https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/459941/IMG_0606-3306179.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/459941/IMG_0607-3306180.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/459941/IMG_0608-3306182.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/459941/IMG_0609-3306184.jpg The original 2000 number sounded better... 
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Posted: 8/27/2024 5:09:47 PM EST
[Last Edit: AlmightyTallest]
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Posted: 8/27/2024 5:10:37 PM EST
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Posted: 8/27/2024 5:15:37 PM EST
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~1 min video.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 5:20:54 PM EST
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Posted: 8/27/2024 5:22:39 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By stone-age: The one thing trump has been consistent about is saying his only priority is to stop the war as fast as possible. He has specifically chosen to not say how that will work out for Ukraine. That's what I believe. I assume Trump knows that some of his base believes US aid to Ukraine (and probably staying in NATO, helping Taiwan, Israel etc.) are a waste of tax dollars and he needs these folks for November. It is smart to limit specifics to appeal to the broadest possible base. I do not believe that Trump's gigantic ego will allow him to appear weak next to anyone, especially Putin, or be defeated in Ukraine. Trump didn't supports the wars in the ME but he maintained the corse and approached the situation from strength and patriotism. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 5:24:06 PM EST
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Long and good read here. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 5:38:23 PM EST
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Posted: 8/27/2024 5:56:09 PM EST
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Posted: 8/27/2024 6:07:42 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spydercomonkey:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GWAlLKJWcAAhVZ1?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spydercomonkey:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GWAlLKJWcAAhVZ1?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 Fun fact. https://orcasia.org/article/620/chinese-rocket-force-strategies-under-bmd-shield A study done by Harvard University in March 2020 suggests that PLARF would require 220 ballistic missiles to keep one airfield shut for 24 hours. This is unlikely to make any difference to Indian Armed Forces (IAF) operational capacity since it has a large number of other operational airfields. For the PLAAF to attack just three airfields, over 600 ballistic missiles will be required per day for attacking the runway and taxi track alone. In such a scenario, China’s stock of around 1200 MRBMs/SRBMs will be over in less than two days, with a little impact on other major target systems like C2 centres or air defence units. It means that whatever damage takes place to the runway of an IAF air base, it is expected to be repaired in a short duration using fibreglass mats. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 6:08:33 PM EST
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Looks like they need to add a lot of ramp space. Still cool!
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Posted: 8/27/2024 6:12:32 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO: Long and good read here. Well worth the read |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:01:02 PM EST
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💥Powerful explosion over Rostov, Novoshakhtinsky, Bataysk and Aksay!
https://t.me/etorostov/63502 💥 2:40, loud explosion heard in Rostov, Bataysk and Aksay https://t.me/rostov_glavniy/94027 💥 Presumably, the noise was from our air defense, which shot down the missile, and a fire started in the fields https://t.me/rostov_glavniy/94028 |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:06:27 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Easterner: Plenty of posers like to be seen geared up in Lviv with camo and plate carriers.  He made some claims about being in units he wasn't, and there were quite a few photos of him wearing different unit patches he shouldn't have been. Other guys met him and despite the gear he fundraised for, they never got it. Some of the stuff we buy with funds isn't very glamorous. I have a set of brake rotors and pads currently in the truck. Not very exciting, but still a big help. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Easterner: Originally Posted By stone-age: Originally Posted By Easterner: I've met quite a few guys here that would love to run into him. From what I've heard, instagram clout warriors from the west are not as rare as they should be. This particular guy is just more high profile than others. (I am NOT there. I'm just recounting what I have heard from other people.) Plenty of posers like to be seen geared up in Lviv with camo and plate carriers. He made some claims about being in units he wasn't, and there were quite a few photos of him wearing different unit patches he shouldn't have been. Other guys met him and despite the gear he fundraised for, they never got it. Some of the stuff we buy with funds isn't very glamorous. I have a set of brake rotors and pads currently in the truck. Not very exciting, but still a big help. Well, good brakes can be kind of important when you are dodging drones or navigating through minefields!
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:08:51 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By spydercomonkey:
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GWAlLKJWcAAhVZ1?format=jpg&name=4096x4096 Tinian is 1,700 miles from Taiwan. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:11:12 PM EST
[Last Edit: Saltwater-Hillbilly]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By burnka871: I always assumed it was turret issues because they can't get parts/components. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By burnka871: Originally Posted By 4xGM300m: Maybe they use tanks with damaged turrets? I don't think they will waste a fully operational T-80 for building a turtle APC. I always assumed it was turret issues because they can't get parts/components. That or they are running short of barrels, breach components, fire control systems, or turret rotational system components, etc. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:13:00 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tisfortexas: Try @SongFinderBot Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By tisfortexas: Originally Posted By NuclearWinter04: Originally Posted By AlmightyTallest:
Does anyone know what the music is in this video? Reminds me of a more goth-sounding Rammstein. Try @SongFinderBot Yarmak "Babylon" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meTzAtXIwuM |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:16:32 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By fadedsun: The t80 is a turbine tank and kind of expensive for an apc. It’s a major waste. Are the latest Russian T-80 still using turbine engines? Ukraine converted theirs to diesel a while ago. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:18:04 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Tirador223: Oh, I’m sure he said he’d end the war in a day. He says a lot of shit - but I don’t believe this for a second. Say, did we get that check yet? You know, the one Trump said the Mexicans were sending us to pay for that big, beautiful wall. Shit. If I recall correctly, trump visited mexico and made some deal with them. The result was that they started aggressively enforcing their southern border which largely cut off the flow of illegals through mexico to our southern border. So, mexico did pay for the wall. And it was a lot more effective. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:21:26 PM EST
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Deep dive article linked here. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:22:58 PM EST
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Posted < 10 mins ago.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:25:04 PM EST
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Interesting drone type being used for these Russian drone interceptions.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:26:39 PM EST
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AL, USA
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:26:47 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO: ~1 min video.
Well that has potential for hilarity ensuing |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:30:49 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO: Posted < 10 mins ago.
~30 sec video of massive fire at a large petro tank farm.
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:37:30 PM EST
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This is a neat tool to play with. If I was in charge for a day…
Link to interactive target mapping tool here. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:50:58 PM EST
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:53:55 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO: Long and good read here. Thanks for that. |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:55:10 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO: Posted < 10 mins ago.
‼️💥 The enemy attacked the Kamensky district. Now there is a large fire at the oil depot, which is visible from the highway. It looks like it will take a long time to extinguish https://t.me/etorostov/63505 🤬 The enemy has attacked an oil depot in the Rostov region again - this time in the Kamensk district. Now two oil depots are burning at the same time Residents of Kamensk say they just heard another explosion! https://t.me/etorostov/63507 |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:56:16 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By HIPPO: Posted < 10 mins ago.
Is this a new one that got hit? |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 7:58:43 PM EST
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jwnc: Tinian is 1,700 miles from Taiwan. Ideal. A B-29 has a range of 2820 miles. "Tinian Island is located in the Northern Mariana Islands, and many cities in China fall within a 2,820-mile radius. Here are some notable ones: Guangzhou Shenzhen Hong Kong (though it’s a Special Administrative Region) Fuzhou Xiamen Shanghai Hangzhou Nanjing Wuhan Chongqing These cities are well within the distance you mentioned and are major urban centers in China12. Is there a specific city you’re interested in learning more about?" |
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Posted: 8/27/2024 8:02:30 PM EST
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Israel has been busy today. They launched a major incursion into the West Bank, a den of snakes.
It looks like they also hit a juicy convoy in the Bekaa Valley...
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