Originally Posted By AROKIE:
any word on the missile strikes tonight?

Originally Posted By AROKIE:


Is that the route the missile took?

Originally Posted By bigstick61:
The picture is of the destroyer Smetlivy.  She was decommissioned shortly before the war to be turned into a museum.  Was she reactivated for the war?  What is the reason for the photo of her?

Originally Posted By Prime:


As far as I can tell, this was the initial Chechen TG post-

Ramzan is currently in a coma.
https://t.me/niysoo/8453


Russian TG post claiming he was moved to Moscow-

Ramzan Kadyrov lies in a coma in the Central Clinical Hospital of the Administration of the President of the Russian Federation. He has very serious kidney problems.
https://t.me/chernogaev/21419

Everything else comes from this online news site-

The condition of the head of Chechnya Kadyrov has worsened: what is known

OBOZREVATEL learned about this from its own intelligence sources. On the eve of the sources of our publication in the Chechen diaspora reported that Kadyrov has been in a coma for several days.

It was noted that he was taken by plane to Moscow, but there the doctors could not help, after which Kadyrov was returned back to Chechnya. So far, they plan to transport him abroad for treatment, most likely to the UAE.

https://news.obozrevatel.com/russia/sostoyanie-glavyi-chechni-kadyirova-uhudshilos-chto-izvestno.htm

https://news.obozrevatel.com/ukr/russia/kadirov-u-komi-v-gur-pidtverdili-informatsiyu-pro-kritichnij-stan-glavi-chechni.htm


Two more posts on his TG account today, but again they are the sort of things a PR person would write.

Originally Posted By Lokjell:
Was just seeing on Twitter that 2 British fighters have been found dead not at the front lines.  Jordan Chadwick was found dead with hands bound. And don't know details of Dan Burke who was just found.  Please be careful outvther @Easterner

A very difficult update from Ukraine  ??\uD83C\uDDFA\uD83C\uDDE6
Dan Burkes body has been found. I hope justice is delivered swiftly. These are difficult times. All good people must rally around the Ukrainian flag & focus on the mission - defeating Russia & setting Ukraine on the path of freedom. pic.twitter.com/lfkuaDq2YU

Macer Gifford  (@macergifford) September 16, 2023

option for the invaders to survive and preserve their  health and limbs.

Originally Posted By Lokjell:
Was just seeing on Twitter that 2 British fighters have been found dead not at the front lines.  Jordan Chadwick was found dead with hands bound. And don't know details of Dan Burke who was just found.  Please be careful outvther @Easterner

A very difficult update from Ukraine  ??\uD83C\uDDFA\uD83C\uDDE6
Dan Burkes body has been found. I hope justice is delivered swiftly. These are difficult times. All good people must rally around the Ukrainian flag & focus on the mission - defeating Russia & setting Ukraine on the path of freedom. pic.twitter.com/lfkuaDq2YU

Macer Gifford  (@macergifford) September 16, 2023

Originally Posted By Lieh-tzu:
1420 asks, can we win this war? Thoughtful replies. Most seem to have the default mentality that Russia is just too big and too great to lose. They must not even mention the Russo-Japanese war in their history books.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrPZHL1FZfo

Originally Posted By Prime:
This is a legitimate article from Ukrainian press.
It is naturally only being shared by accounts who preface it with "to the last Ukrainian".

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F6JYzIrWgAAOS69?format=jpg&name=medium

In addition, Berezhnoy said that a large mechanized brigade would soon be created in the region, so he asked the deputies to “fully assist this process” and strengthen mobilization processes.

In particular, he called for the establishment of sites in Poltava to notify those liable for military service.

“In the revelations of the Poltava military commissar about large losses among the mobilized, another figure attracts attention - the failure to implement the General Staff’s plan for mobilization.

According to the military commissar, in Poltava the plan was fulfilled by only 13%, and this is the worst indicator in the region (which is natural - in a large city it is easier to hide from mobilization than in a village or small town).

There have been rumors before that the command’s plans for mobilization in Ukraine are chronically not being fulfilled due to corruption and the massive “slope” of those liable for military service.

But for the first time, a specific figure was named, which eloquently shows the scale of the problem.

And this also explains the increasingly stringent measures that the authorities are taking in attempts to intensify mobilization.

Another question is how effective such attempts will be in the conditions of corruption of the conscription system and related areas, as well as the desire of many people liable for military service to avoid mobilization by all means,” the Telegram channel “Country Politics” comments on the situation .

Also commented on the statement of the Poltava military commissar and sniper of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Konstantin Proshinsky (call sign “Grandfather”).

“In fact, these are true figures for our unit, including... Some have even less (remained in service - Ed.),” said a fighter fighting near Bakhmut.

https://strana.today/news/445457-nachalnik-poltavskoho-ttsk-rasskazal-o-situatsii-s-mobilizatsiej-v-svoem-okruhe.html

Staggering losses in Ukraine: "Of every 100 people mobilized last fall, 10-20 remain, the rest are dead, wounded and incapacitated.  This was stated by the head of the Poltava Regional TsK. According to him, Poltava is in last place in the region in terms of recruitment rates -… pic.twitter.com/RElDE3gUkD

— Ivan Katchanovski (@I_Katchanovski) September 16, 2023

Originally Posted By Lieh-tzu:
1420 asks, can we win this war? Thoughtful replies. Most seem to have the default mentality that Russia is just too big and too great to lose. They must not even mention the Russo-Japanese war in their history books.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrPZHL1FZfo

Originally Posted By fisherman:
Really, really hate to read this but thank you for posting. Our slow walk of direct "technical" military assistance, much of it old stuff we will never use, may end up being their/AFU undoing.

On the other side of the fence the Russian .mil says no rotations until the SMO is over which basically equates to the only way out of the trenches is a death sentence or, for the lucky ones, a catastrophic injury but one where the person actually makes it off the field and survives.  Same deal no matter if the soldier is part of a future mobilization or the prior one.  The Russians don't have enough arty to effectively cover their ops in the field but they have enough to nuke the RU troops they think are trying to surrender.

When will these RU troops realize they are shooting in the wrong direction?

Originally Posted By Prime:
This is a legitimate article from Ukrainian press.
It is naturally only being shared by accounts who preface it with "to the last Ukrainian".

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F6JYzIrWgAAOS69?format=jpg&name=medium

In addition, Berezhnoy said that a large mechanized brigade would soon be created in the region, so he asked the deputies to “fully assist this process” and strengthen mobilization processes.

In particular, he called for the establishment of sites in Poltava to notify those liable for military service.

“In the revelations of the Poltava military commissar about large losses among the mobilized, another figure attracts attention - the failure to implement the General Staff’s plan for mobilization.

According to the military commissar, in Poltava the plan was fulfilled by only 13%, and this is the worst indicator in the region (which is natural - in a large city it is easier to hide from mobilization than in a village or small town).

There have been rumors before that the command’s plans for mobilization in Ukraine are chronically not being fulfilled due to corruption and the massive “slope” of those liable for military service.

But for the first time, a specific figure was named, which eloquently shows the scale of the problem.

And this also explains the increasingly stringent measures that the authorities are taking in attempts to intensify mobilization.

Another question is how effective such attempts will be in the conditions of corruption of the conscription system and related areas, as well as the desire of many people liable for military service to avoid mobilization by all means,” the Telegram channel “Country Politics” comments on the situation .

Also commented on the statement of the Poltava military commissar and sniper of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Konstantin Proshinsky (call sign “Grandfather”).

“In fact, these are true figures for our unit, including... Some have even less (remained in service - Ed.),” said a fighter fighting near Bakhmut.

https://strana.today/news/445457-nachalnik-poltavskoho-ttsk-rasskazal-o-situatsii-s-mobilizatsiej-v-svoem-okruhe.html

Staggering losses in Ukraine: "Of every 100 people mobilized last fall, 10-20 remain, the rest are dead, wounded and incapacitated.  This was stated by the head of the Poltava Regional TsK. According to him, Poltava is in last place in the region in terms of recruitment rates -… pic.twitter.com/RElDE3gUkD

— Ivan Katchanovski (@I_Katchanovski) September 16, 2023

Originally Posted By Lieh-tzu:

Never.

Russians are fighting hard for their side. They only surrender when they really have no way out. They are willing to go into hot zones even with bad leadership, bad intel, bad decision making and fight as hard as they can.

The vast majority of them truly believe they are fighting for the freedom of their people. They are fighting for their children and their future.

Check out this video from Mardan:

Russian propagandist Mardan shows a new Russian school in Mariupol, which is part of the crime of aggression and crime against humanity that Russia is committing on the territory of Ukraine against the Ukrainian people. pic.twitter.com/Ia5cDWWuem

TheKremlinYap  (@TheKremlinYap) September 17, 2023

Russian schools are good and wholesome, safe places for kids to learn the things they should learn. Ukraine brainwashes kids with Nazi propaganda, teaches them to hate Russians, which is bizarre, because the ARE Russians, and they have classes meeting in dark basements singing horrid Nazi songs. Who wouldn't fight against UkroNazis?

Originally Posted By Lieh-tzu:
1420 asks, can we win this war? Thoughtful replies. Most seem to have the default mentality that Russia is just too big and too great to lose. They must not even mention the Russo-Japanese war in their history books.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrPZHL1FZfo

Originally Posted By Prime:

US Delivers Industrial-Size 3D Printers To Ukraine; Can Print Crucial Military Parts That Are Difficult To Obtain

Ukraine has recently obtained advanced industrial-level 3D printers from the United States, enabling them to produce crucial spare parts for military equipment.

William LaPlant, the US Under Secretary of Defense for Procurement and Maintenance, announced this delivery in August. He stated that Ukrainians completed training on operating these printers just last week.

During a speech at the Center for a New American Security, LaPlant stated, “Finally, last month we delivered these industrial 3D printers to them in Ukraine, and last week their training on working with this printer was completed.”

The official also mentioned the presence of a 3D printer as large as a truck. This massive printer allows Ukraine to manufacture all the required parts for various military applications, enhancing its self-sufficiency and operational capacity.

LaPlante pointed out that 3D printers on the Ukrainian side are a game-changer, as they expedite the restoration of frontline-damaged equipment and unlock fresh possibilities.

The official added that the capabilities of 3D printing are remarkable, and it extends beyond just speed. It enables the creation of parts that would be challenging or impossible to produce using traditional methods under normal conditions.

He suggested that following the commencement of the full-scale Russian invasion, Ukrainian specialists took matters into their own hands and started 3D printing parts even without the required authorizations and technical data packages.

The official remarked that in times of an existential threat to one’s country, concerns about intellectual property laws tend to take a backseat.

He further added that efforts were made to rectify this situation in collaboration with other countries, ensuring that Ukrainians now possess all the required technical data packages for their 3D printing needs.

This action aimed to provide them with the necessary resources to address the challenges posed by the conflict and support their defense efforts effectively.

However, the US official did not provide specific details regarding the number of these printers sent to Ukraine.

The Use Of 3D Printers In Ukraine Conflict

In the ongoing war, the advantages of 3D printing technology become abundantly evident, thanks to its remarkable adaptability and swift production capabilities. These merits substantially alleviate the logistical complexities of transporting essential resources to the frontlines.

Most 3D printers are compact and can be seamlessly installed in subterranean bunkers, an ideal scenario for facilitating wartime production.

Moreover, the inherent capabilities of 3D printing also offer a strategic advantage. This technology permits the efficient mass production of crucial components simultaneously across multiple locations.

Following the Russian invasion in February 2022, Ukrainian troops demonstrated resourcefulness by incorporating ammunition crafted with 3D printers. Additionally, these printers were employed to manufacture components, such as plastic shanks, to modify regular ammunition for release from drones and other devices.

As previously highlighted by The Economist, Ukraine has turned to “candy bombs” as a response to shortages in weapons and ammunition. The publication interviewed various amateur groups actively involved in this unconventional effort.

https://mil.in.ua/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Polish_20230916_113535317.jpg

One specific group specializing in producing 3D-printed bombs has successfully manufactured over 30,000 of these devices within four months. The leader of that group, identified as “Swat,” emphasized that production is continuously on the rise.

Concurrently, another group crafting casings for 800-gram anti-personnel bombs shared that they currently produce around 1,000 per week. However, the group will increase this output to an ambitious target of 1,500 daily casings. These 3D-printed casings are subsequently filled with C4 explosives.

3D-printed items like these have their share of disadvantages; one notable drawback is their composition, often reliant on plastics, which can result in potential durability issues.

Moreover, due to their usual lack of mass production compared to conventional factory-made products, there is a likelihood that they could come with an elevated price.

However, when viewed within an emergency or crisis, these drawbacks appear minor compared to the considerable benefits they bring.

In a conflict situation, the advantages of rapid production, adaptability, and the ability to manufacture essential items locally often far outweigh material durability and cost concerns.


https://www.eurasiantimes.com/us-delivers-industrial-size-3d-printers-to-ukraine-can-print-crucial-military-parts-that-are-difficult-to-produce/



Adding this, though I'm not certain this is the exact model.

https://3dprintingindustry.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ExOnes-portable-3D-printing-factory.-Image-via-ExOne..png

Binder jet 3D printer OEM ExOne is set to develop a portable 3D printing factory for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) after being awarded a $1.6M contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) last August.

Currently under development, the ‘rugged 3D printing pod’ will be housed in a standard 40-foot shipping container. It will contain everything the armed forces might need to address the problem of spare part production in the field and will be deployable via land, air, or sea. To help speed up the development of the factory, ExOne is working in collaboration with materials engineering firm Dynovas and tooling manufacturer Applied Composites.

John Hartner, CEO of ExOne, states, “Binder jet 3D printing is a critical manufacturing technology for military use because of its speed, flexibility of materials, and ease of use. We’re excited to collaborate with the U.S. Department of Defense and other partners to make our 3D printers more rugged for the military, which will also benefit our other manufacturing customers. Most importantly, we know that years from now, our technology will play an important role in filling critical needs quickly.”

https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/mobile-3d-printing-factory-for-u-s-department-of-defense-under-development-by-exone-184544/

Originally Posted By Lieh-tzu:

Never.

Russians are fighting hard for their side. They only surrender when they really have no way out. They are willing to go into hot zones even with bad leadership, bad intel, bad decision making and fight as hard as they can.

The vast majority of them truly believe they are fighting for the freedom of their people. They are fighting for their children and their future.

Check out this video from Mardan:

Russian propagandist Mardan shows a new Russian school in Mariupol, which is part of the crime of aggression and crime against humanity that Russia is committing on the territory of Ukraine against the Ukrainian people. pic.twitter.com/Ia5cDWWuem

TheKremlinYap  (@TheKremlinYap) September 17, 2023

Russian schools are good and wholesome, safe places for kids to learn the things they should learn. Ukraine brainwashes kids with Nazi propaganda, teaches them to hate Russians, which is bizarre, because the ARE Russians, and they have classes meeting in dark basements singing horrid Nazi songs. Who wouldn't fight against UkroNazis?