Following the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strikes, classes were cancelled in Michurinsk and residents were evacuated in Kotluban.

On the night of February 12, Ukrainian troops attacked a number of regions of Russia using missiles и dronesThe enemy struck the Belgorod region, causing damage to infrastructure and residential areas, and causing casualties. There were some casualties.

Governor of the region Vyacheslav Gladkov:

As a result of another terrorist attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a civilian was killed.

And addition:

In the Volokonovsky district in the village of Volchya Aleksandrovka FPV-Drone attacked the car.

Strikes were also carried out overnight in the Tambov region. Michurinsk, in particular, came under attack by drones. The city's mayor, Maxim Kharnikov, confirmed the enemy attack:

Our city has been the target of a terrorist attack. Several drones damaged city infrastructure, and fires have broken out. Due to the incident, the decision has been made to cancel classes in city schools on February 12.

The mayor of Michurinsk called on local residents not to publish photos and videos that would show the results of the attack and the operation of the systems. Defense.

It is reported that one of the colleges in Michurinsk was damaged as a result of the attack - a fire broke out in the training workshops.

For the second day in a row, the enemy has been attacking the Volgograd Region. Regional Governor Andrei Bocharov reports a missile attack. The target of this attack was a Ministry of Defense facility. From the governor's statement:

A fire broke out as a result of falling debris on a Ministry of Defense facility near the village of Kotluban. Regional fire services, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and the Ministry of Defense are working to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries or damage to civilian property. To ensure civilian safety from the threat of detonation during the firefighting process, the nearby village of Kotluban has been evacuated and is underway.

The population of Kotluban, located 30 km northwest of Volgograd, is about 2 thousand people.

Bocharov reports that temporary accommodation centers have been set up in the buildings of the sports school and the district House of Culture.

As can be seen, the enemy is only intensifying its attacks against regions of Russia.

Comments

[Soldatov V.]

The situation in our border areas is unfavorable. Is this something the enemy has created, or is NATO instigating a scorched-earth zone along the border? We've already been forced to evacuate our civilian population. Something needs to be done. We need to analyze our air defenses and, if necessary, reconfigure them.
Plus, we need to launch preemptive strikes from the sources where attacks on our territory are being launched. We also need to establish command and control points with NATO instructors and NATO command in Ukraine and strike them. So that coffins can flow back to their homeland. Perhaps we should also strike supply bases in Romania and Poland. They are intensifying their attacks on us, and we must respond in kind.

[Ban Zai]

According to all civil defense regulations, the evacuation of the population should be carried out during the threat period, that is, in advance, before the consequences occur. This was not done, from those areas that would clearly be subject to fire damage, and you don’t need to be a minister to do this.

[Victor19]

Why do we need a war on several fronts???? Absolutely not! A war with NATO is a surefire nuclear conflict. "We'll definitely have a blast..." Live a little longer.
We've destroyed the energy sector, so we'll move on to transport communications.

[Soldatov V.]

Better a terrible end than endless horror. But don't say, as Lavrov did, that we won't be the first to violate the New START Treaty. If you don't want to negotiate, expect a nuclear treat and turn off the hotline.

[bayard]

Quote: V.

But not like Lavrov saying that we will not be the first to violate the New START

And if you think about it?
We're currently struggling with a war with Europe, and we don't need ICBMs or SLBMs for that. We need IRBMs, medium-range surface-to-air missiles, and combat aircraft with long-range hypersonic missiles. We have enough strategic nuclear forces for the US. So why violate the treaty voluntarily if the US is already abandoning it? Let them bear the responsibility. It's more useful for us to build up more Oreshnik missiles than ICBMs right now. We have plenty of ICBMs, but we'd prefer to have at least 200-300 Oreshnik missiles. That's the goal for the coming years. We can easily replace the Voevoda missiles with Sarmat missiles—the numbers remain the same, but the missiles are new and have new capabilities. No one is violating anything, not changing the numbers, but updating the quality. And the US is abandoning the START. So much for their destruction. Trump has already withdrawn from so many agreements that no one will even notice another one.
And that's it - there are no more restrictions.
And we are increasing our nuclear forces.
But medium range. What is most needed.
And then, if needed, you can add ICBMs. And SLBMs on SSBNs with the Orekhovaya Bulava SLBM (a joke, but with a grain of humor) – based on the Bulava, an SLBM with a range of 2500-4000 km is being developed, but with an increased number of nuclear warheads. Or the Borei-K with 80 Tsirkons in launch tubes, or 112 Kalibrs – a SSGN arsenal.
Yes, our Burevestniks are not subject to any restrictions, but they are strategic missiles with interesting capabilities.
And no need for unnecessary threatening words. It is enough to remain silent thoughtfully, sometimes shake your head with surprise and concern and FIGHT YOUR WAR. We need to finish fighting our war.
And don't get all worked up about Trump, he's crushing the European elites. With everything he can – tariffs, trade and investment commitments, the Epstein files... And at the same time, NOT A WORD OF REPROACH FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF THE UKRAINIAN ENERGY SECTOR. Not a word at all. Except that Zelensky, who doesn't want peace, is to blame for everything.
At least take a sober look at what's happening. He's definitely not our enemy today. He's the enemy of our Enemy (Europe and England). And the attacks on Iran are cutting off China's supply lines. It's a kind of Cold War between the US and China. And for oil to go to $150-$180, Trump needs to stop oil supplies from the Gulf to China and Europe. Don't interfere with him (although how can you) and don't demand some kind of inadequate response from our government. Supplying weapons to Iran with Chinese money (for example) is one thing, and interfering in someone else's armed conflict when we're at our own war is quite another. And the New START... Trump doesn't need it, China doesn't need it, and the most interesting thing is that we don't need it. The US can't build up its strategic nuclear forces; they should just maintain what they have at this level for the next 10 years. And now we have completely different concerns. Everyone does their own thing. The contract expires in a few days. And it ends anyway. And it has already been extended twice before.

[Soldatov V.]

Thank you. An interesting perspective and vision of what's happening on the global stage. I'm probably thinking in terms of decisions from half a century ago, as someone who served in the Strategic Missile Forces. Back then, in response to any threat, we either simply opened or closed the silos of our nuclear missiles or launched a missile into the Pacific Ocean, Novaya Zemlya, or Kamchatka. And this had a sobering effect on the US, China, and NATO. Now, after the collapse of the USSR, when we've disarmed to a critical level, we're not posturing, but rather fawning over the West. We have everything; we're not Cuba, which only has a good climate. We have a calculated number of targets that must either be stopped or completely destroyed. And the enemy does the same.
In terms of diplomacy, I preferred Gromyko, who said little, mostly yes or no. And was significantly silent. How would Trump have behaved under Gromyko? Would he have continued to bully Russia with sanctions and the world in general? Or Cuba? Even the nonsense he spews is impossible to listen to. He's a neo-fascist who wants to strangle the entire country of Cuba, which poses no threat to the United States. And he wants to fight and destroy two civilizations: Russia and China.

[bayard]

Quote: V.

I guess I'm thinking in terms of half-century-old decisions, as someone who served in the Strategic Missile Forces.

Well, I served in the air defense (under the Union), everything was more dynamic with us, but it was also interesting.

Quote: V.

Now, after the collapse of the USSR, when we have disarmed to a critical level, we are not standing in a fighting stance, but are standing ingratiatingly before the West.

Well, if you recall the beginning of the Central Military District, it seems like they were also rolling Yars missiles along the Moscow Ring Road and conducting missile launches – ICBMs and SLBMs from SSBNs. True, after the Sarmat explosion at launch, the pace slowed a bit. And the Central Military District has become protracted, with vigorous rearmament, upgrading, and the deployment of new units underway. And there's certainly no sign of any fawning over the West right now. We're seeing a renewed fighting spirit, but in the context of a protracted, medium-intensity military conflict. And this conflict binds us together in many ways, both financially and materially, and in terms of initiatives.
We simply need to understand what's going on in our adversaries' camps. What's happening there is a schism and chaos in the European henhouse. And we shouldn't interfere with Trump's efforts, or give the Euro-collective farm even the slightest bit of assistance in their fierce (still cold) war against Trump. Trump is crushing our enemies, and that's what's good for us. Therefore, we must act carefully, deliberately, prudently, but not aggressively, in our dealings with Donald and his young team. He withdrew the US from the conflict in Ukraine, from this European nonsense, and that's good for us. And it's beneficial for the US. He didn't even offer us a word of reproach for destroying Ukraine's energy sector, so we shouldn't nag him unnecessarily. Unless it concerns us specifically. Trump is squeezing China out of the Western Hemisphere, and that explains his current activity, including in Venezuela. Extracting oil there is difficult, inconvenient and extremely expensive, for this the world price of oil must be above 100 dollars. And preferably 150. And these prices are true for the American oil producing industry as well. But there is too much oil on the market. That is why Trump is attacking Iran. If Iran agrees, under the pretext of an imminent Israeli strike, to tightly close Hormuz... seal it up for good... Trump might even like it very much. This will block the flow of oil to China and Europe, this will raise oil prices to 150-180 dollars per barrel, this will make oil production in the USA and their investments in Venezuela profitable and very profitable. And this... will lower the dollar exchange rate. Which is VERY profitable and useful for Trump's programs to restore the US economy, for new Industrialization. A cheap dollar will make US products competitive again, and imported goods too expensive to import. He is solving the problem in a comprehensive manner, he has little time for this and very tough resistance from the “Euro-Atlantic” (English and pro-British) elites.
Rising oil prices (and, consequently, gas prices) also benefit us. So does the weakening and collapse of European economies. Even China's weakening and problems also benefit us – it will be easier to negotiate and trade, and Russia will have greater influence for China as a trading partner and energy supplier.
So why bother him and complain about Trump when he's doing something that's good for us? Remember the relationship between Stalin and Roosevelt in the 30s and 1940s. Both Roosevelt and Stalin were VERY pragmatic in their relationships, and thanks to this pragmatism, we managed to industrialize in record time (10 years) (78% of our industrial equipment and technology came from the US and another 18% from Germany), making the USSR the Second Largest Economy in the World by 40. After the US, of course. And Lend-Lease supplies also helped us a lot. And all because both we and they were VERY pragmatic. And both countries not only benefited from this, not only did they win WWII together, but they also became two superpowers on the planet—two undisputed leaders.
Here's an example of the rational approach of two of the greatest men of the last century. It wouldn't hurt to take advantage of this example today.

Quote: V.

It's impossible to even listen to the nonsense he's spouting.

Well, that's not true. Sometimes he's simply wonderful. You just have to have the right perspective. He's playing a complex, multi-layered game against both our enemies and his own... and doing it for show. He's mocking them. It's like an elephant dancing in a Euro-Atlantic china shop. Isn't it wonderful? Look how graceful and rhythmic he is, how the dishes shatter and the cabinets of this "almshouse" fall.
Is it hitting China? Its businesses and investments?
Well, these are China's problems and concerns, we have plenty of our own. We have a war going on. And Trump isn't giving Zelensky money.
Are they giving Europe?
Well, to the detriment and ruin. This is no longer his collective farm. The European collective farm rebelled against Trump; they booed Vance at the Olympics. For that, they will be beaten by Trump. And isn't that wonderful?
Cuba
How did China behave in relation to Venezuela and now Cuba? China, the main beneficiary and money-maker in both of these countries, handle things differently. How did it protect its investments and its partners? Were there any attempts at support? No? And why not?
We can certainly help Cuba with heating oil and our oil. But to do this, Cuba must ensure reciprocal deliveries of its goods. They have a lot to offer us – excellent Cuban tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, rum, sugar, fruits and derivatives. But this needs to be addressed. Trade in rubles, cut out middlemen and secure a place for Cuban goods in our retail chains. And believe me, their goods will be quite competitive. We just need to organize everything correctly. I have already written about the construction of a nuclear power plant in Cuba in other posts. There is such a synergy of effects and consequences... Rosatom could become not only the main supplier of electricity to Cuba, but also the main trading operator for Cuban exports. But this needs to be addressed. Competently, professionally, with long-term planning and the development of consistent trade chains. Cuba could blossom like a lily from heaven, and Rosatom and the Russian budget could get rich from such a long-term program. But this needs to be addressed.
And the USA?
And the US, thanks to Cuba (the very fact of its existence), has a pretext to introduce a State of Emergency against the backdrop of the publication and initiation of criminal cases based on Epstein’s files.
If Russia begins supplying fuel oil and petroleum to Cuba and begins construction of a nuclear power plant, Trump will have a pretext to prolong this state of emergency long enough to deal with all the enemies of the American people. He'll even thank us.

[Soldatov V.]

Thank you. Your reasoning and proposals are all correct. And this could have been done in Cuba or with Cuba long ago, without any ideological overtones. It was one thing when we were comrades in communist ideology, or now we are wild capitalists, basically united with global capitalism and trying to live by its rules, while Cuba is still trying to build socialism. Are our rich people and oligarchs going to help Cuba survive? They don't want to help their own in the CIS. And they fleece us. I don't even want to think about what will happen to Cuba if the US takes it over. It will be worse than the Holocaust for the Jews.
Marco Rubio, that Cuban Vlasovite, has such hatred for his homeland, and other Cuban exiles have for Cuban communists. I hope Cuba will survive.

[955535]

The Borey-K exists (for many years now) only in the minds of visionaries. These visionaries think that the Borey-A will quickly and easily create this mythical Borey, but they are unaware of all the engineering challenges and are far removed from the realities of design and shipbuilding.

[bayard]

Quote: 955535

Borey-K exists (for many years now) only in the minds of dreamers.

Shoigu first spoke of it back in 2015. But instead, they began laying down and building Poseidon carriers.
And it's clear that this isn't a priority. And if they're going to be built, it wouldn't be enough to simply convert the Borei-A to carry cruise missiles and anti-ship missiles; it would be better to marry the forward section of the Yasen-M to the hull of the Borei-A, i.e., design a completely new ship. This makes sense if a proper surface fleet is to be built, as their place is within the KUG, serving as a strike reinforcement for the KUG and as an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) bulwark, while also providing protection from anti-submarine aircraft against surface ships. This is a complex task for the future, if the Navy is to have such a future.
And I certainly don't consider such a task simple. Nor do I consider it "critically impossible."

[bayard]

If the Ministry of Defense and the Navy show interest in such a SSGN, then after the completion of the Borey-A series, why not build a series of such SSGNs? By the time the next series of SSBNs is ready, we could build exactly 8-12 of them.
But if no work or development work is being done on such a project, it means they don't consider it feasible. Perhaps they plan to double the pace of construction at Yaseni. That would also be good and useful.

[955535]

The Boreyev-A series is not yet complete. And it's unknown whether order 210 will be the last in the series. Therefore, even theoretical prospects are quite remote. The time will come to build fifth-generation ships.
My previous comment was deleted because of the swear word (?!) h. st. liard. However!

[bayard]

Quote: 955535

And it's unknown whether order 210 will be the last in the series. Therefore, even theoretical prospects are quite remote.

That's perfectly understandable, and besides, the New START Treaty is a thing of the past, and we no longer have any restrictions; we can continue the series. I heard they're preparing to lay down a new modification of the Borei-AM, and apparently the next two hulls will be of this modification. But then the series really needs to be continued and the number of SSBNs increased to at least 16-18 units. After all, we still need to maintain parity with the Anglo-French, and between them, they have a whopping eight SSBNs. So I'm certainly not going to argue with you. Especially if the Yasen series is continued and the pace of production increases.
Perhaps it would be more useful to continue the Borey-AM series of SSGNs as carriers for a new modification of the Bulava missile—one with a shorter range (say, 4000 km) but with a larger number of nuclear warheads. For use against European and other mainland targets (we won't point fingers)—to ensure parity with threats other than the US.

[955535]

There is no such ship as the Borei-AM (and never has been). Rubin tried to offer the Borei-B to the Navy five or six years ago, but it didn't work out.

[bayard]

Well, that's from the press. The Borey-A is good as is, as long as it knows how to use the "Fins" for self-defense.
As far as I remember, we were planning to have 12 of them. Well, we'll add another 8 to balance with the Euro-NATO.

[955535]

These eight will become obsolete on the slipway. A new ship and, preferably, a new complex are needed.

[bayard]

Well, maybe it's time for "Borey-B", who's stopping us from improving it?
And if they decide that's enough for now, then they'll immediately deploy the Yasen-M or its next modification in two slipways. We don't have enough MAPLs in service; we need to increase them, and quickly.

[955535]

It's not that simple. A 5th-generation ship would have a completely different appearance (both external and internal) and different weapons. I won't even mention the FP levels.

[bayard]

The design of such a ship first needs to be prepared, all the individual components and armament tested and refined. And what's the rush, if these SSNs (Boreis and Yasen) are still brand new? They'll either have to get more SSBNs, or churn out more Yasen-class submarines instead, along the same lines. And then the next generation will be ready. Then there'll be more money in the budget, and maybe even the surface fleet will get a little boost. The announced 10-12 Yasen-class submarines won't be enough, and Putin recently answered a question that the Yasen-class series will continue. So they should probably be built at both slipways at a rapid pace, using the vacated slipways. Ideally, about 24 of them are needed – 12 per fleet. Otherwise, it's a disgrace.

[955535]

New, not new anymore. The lead 955 has been in yard repairs for a couple of years now, with the second and third on the way. A nuclear-powered vessel's lifespan is short. The lead 955A will be six years old in May, having been delivered to the fleet.

[bayard]

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The life of the nuclear powered ship is short.

Well, we still have Soviet 971 and 949 aircraft in service, and four Delfins are still going strong. In the US, it's even more so – all the Ohio aircraft are still in service, and there are still plenty of Los aircraft. So, the new ones will definitely last at least 25 years, and maybe even up to 40. And repairs are a routine matter.

[955535]

Of the 971s, only the Leopard undergoes a full overhaul (to this day). The 949As only had to undergo refueling and minor repairs. Only the BDRMs underwent normal medium overhauls. Each one, at least twice.
Time flies. This April marks 19 years since the Dolgoruky was taken off the production line. It seems like just yesterday, but look at that...

[bayard]

Quote: 955535

Of the 971, only the Leopard has undergone a full overhaul (so far).

That one at Zvezda in Bolshoy Kamen? The 971 and 949A have been undergoing modernization there for years. The entire "Beast Division" seems to have been through repairs, at least according to reports. But that's not so important anymore; what matters is how long they last, and that's without a proper mid-life overhaul. That shouldn't happen with the new ones, I suppose. And the bourgeoisie doesn't waste money on replacing submarines more often. They're just wasting their time and money on themselves.
Well, since our submarines are in such a precarious state, it's all the more necessary to increase the pace of Yasen-class submarine construction. We currently have fewer of them than Borei-class submarines.

[955535]

Attempts were made to modernize the Chelyabinsk at Zvezda. But it was recently announced that work on it had been frozen. And the Leopard is at Zvezdochka in Severodvinsk. It will soon be at sea for trials.
This year, Perm, the fifth Yasen-M, is scheduled for delivery.

[bayard]

Quote: 955535

Zvezda attempted to modernize the Chelyabinsk. However, it was recently announced that work on it had been frozen.

It's such a pity. And what hopes and promises there were... And how much time was wasted.
There was another 971 in the repair shed next to it, I saw photos, but what happened to that one? Okay, they can't modernize it, but were they able to at least repair it and return it to service?
They recently announced that all modernization projects have been abandoned due to their complexity, expense, and time-consuming nature. They say the ones currently undergoing modernization will be completed, and that's it—repair bays are needed to service the new submarines.

Quote: 955535

And the Leopard is at Zvezdochka in Severodvinsk. It will soon be heading out to sea for trials.

Was it modernized or just repaired? But either way, it's good, another combat unit.

Quote: 955535

This year, Perm, the fifth Yasen-M, is scheduled for delivery.

And that's also good. I'd like it to be more rhythmic, but (as far as I understand) they inserted a series of "Poseidon" carriers, and it seems that at the expense of the "Ash" tempo.

[955535]

The 971st is most likely a K-152 "Nerpa," which the Indians returned from leasing in a completely wrecked condition. It'll probably be scrapped.
The Leopard was modernized, so its repairs dragged on for almost a decade.
It's important to remember that no modernization makes a ship new. Therefore, it's cheaper and more efficient to build new ships than to spend money on modernization.
Carriers are a completely different topic; they are not connected in any way to the construction of other ships and cannot affect the pace in any way.

[bayard]

Quote: 955535

The 971st is most likely a K-152 "Nerpa," which the Indians returned from leasing in a completely wrecked condition. It'll probably be scrapped.

No, that publication also mentioned the name and that it was also being modernized - from the queue for repairs in the settling tank.
If the Nerpa were to be scrapped, why put it in a repair shed? There's a shipyard with a cutting dock at the Pacific Fleet, so they can gut it there. If they build a metallurgical plant nearby, there'll be somewhere to put the scrap to good use.

[955535]

Currently, only Zvezdochka is involved in repairs and modernization. They have both the production facilities and the personnel.
Sevmash specialists were brought in to complete the construction and testing of the Nerpa. They no longer had their own specialists.

[bayard]

That is, nothing worked out with the modernization at Zvezda.
The modernization of Project 1155 was also cancelled.

[bayard]

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My previous comment was deleted because of the swear word (?!) h. st. liard. However!

Don't be upset, even though the site is military, it fines and deletes mercilessly for using Military Language, because women and children might read this... and learn something new and informative for themselves.

[955535]

It's unlikely that women and children will read these comments. Especially since children these days are exposed to all sorts of words a little before they're old enough to use the internet. And the word isn't even on the "list." It's just a local girl who's designated as the moderator here. (YYY) :)))

[bayard]

Yes, the girl here is strict, I currently have 6 warnings, but there have been more. And she has banned me more than once.
Well, as for “women and children,” that’s a joke.

[955535]

That's why I don't like women in purely male-dominated situations. And I don't approve of them in the navy.
Remember the frigate "Helge Ingstad"! :)

[bayard]

In this regard, I remember the incident with Khrushchev's wife and Fursova (then the Minister of Culture) on a cruiser (I forgot the name, but it might have been "Kaganovich") to England to argue about American missiles. They were loading onto the ship late in the evening, and in the morning these ladies put on crinoline dresses and went out for a walk on deck. There was a ship's dog on the ship - the crew's favorite. And he had never seen real women before, let alone in such dresses; he came on board as a puppy. He was used to men in uniform, and here they were not only dressed inappropriately, but also in such a naval outfit... so they were spies. And anyway, he jumped out from somewhere, like a guardian of order and dress code, and barked at them so decisively that the now elderly women almost (or maybe not almost) shit themselves. They raised a fuss and complained to Khrushchev, who called the captain and ordered the dog shot and thrown overboard. And then, realizing what was going on, the crew became agitated and began to gather their things... And the captain told Khrushchev:
"You're probably the most important person in the country and in the party, but at sea, the captain is the most important person on the ship. The dog is the team's favorite, and the crew is getting seriously worried; a mutiny could break out, and we're going to England on a diplomatic visit. We can't do that."
Khrushch resisted, but he himself saw that the team was worried.
- Okay, just hide it somewhere in the hold so that it doesn’t appear on deck until we get to England.
That's what happens when women show up on a ship, dressed in crinoline. A former sailor from that cruiser told me this story. He and Khrushchev from England later went to Indonesia, where there was a sequel about the dog, and that's a completely different, but very interesting story.

[955535]

The cruiser Sverdlov. That visit is also memorable because former naval saboteur Crabbs disappeared without a trace while attempting to inspect its steering gear.

[bayard]

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While attempting to inspect his steering wheel assembly, former naval saboteur Crabbs disappeared without a trace.

Actually, this Crabs set two magnetic mines back then. But he was decapitated by our combat swimmer right in the middle of committing the crime.
But this wasn't the only attempt to plant mines under the cruiser's hull. While everyone already knows about Krabs, and there's even a story about it from one of our combat swimmers who recounted the events, I haven't come across the second incident anywhere except the sailor's account from that cruiser. But it's precisely this that explains Khrushchev's inappropriate behavior and decisions in Indonesia, with his "gift" of a cruiser and destroyers to the Indonesians... and without any transfer, training, or transfer crew. The ships were simply abandoned and rotted there.
And in preventing that second assassination attempt, the Ship's Dog, whom Khrushchev ordered to be shot, took the most active and decisive part.

[955535]

It sounds very much like a fairy tale. No one in their right mind would stage such a provocation. And removing the rudder-propeller assembly is perfectly reasonable.

[bayard]

They weren't planning to detonate them in port. They were magnetic mines with a timer mechanism, the ship was about to depart, they were supposed to explode at sea and could be attributed to mines floating there from the war.

There was a second attempt at anchor in Indonesia. Also British divers, also magnetic mines, and this time the ship was saved by the ship's dog – it raised the alarm, grabbed the sailors by the pants and pulled them toward the stern, pointed at the water astern, and almost jumped overboard. It had never behaved like that before. The sailors ran to the captain, who ordered "turn the propellers." Those propellers sucked the British divers into the propellers and they came out in pieces.
After this, Khrushchev went into hysterics, refused to return to the ship, called in planes from Arthur and Vladivostok, abandoned the ships in Indonesia, supposedly as gifts, without even handover instructions, training the natives, or other procedures. He himself flew away by plane, and the sailors were evacuated a little later. They were even forbidden to take personal belongings to save weight. They flew to Port Arthur (then again our Navy base), and from there they took a train back to the Baltic.

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And removing the propeller-rudder assembly structure is quite reasonable.

Crabs first set two mines, and only then went to inspect the propeller-rudder assembly. Then our combat diver grabbed him by the fins, yanked him down, and when they were level with their masks, he used a combat knife (downward grip) to slit his throat and breathing tubes in one motion. During the broadcast, he showed the combat knife (a big bastard) and the medal he'd been awarded, but they told him not to show it to anyone, and the captain made him sign a non-disclosure agreement.
He dragged Crabs to the outlet of some sewer or storm drain. His head was still there, though it was dangling. A year later, when Crabs's body was found, his head was gone.

[Victor19]

What horror is this??? The horror is a conflict with the use of weapons of mass destruction.

[Fitter65]

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The situation in our border regions is unpleasant. Is this something the enemy has concocted, or is NATO instigating the creation of a scorched earth zone along the border?

There's no need to coddle the enemy. A fraternal nation, a fraternal nation... Even those who grew up in Siberia, studied, were assigned to Ukraine, and stayed there after the collapse of the USSR consider us enemies. And their children are going to fight with us. Voluntarily. Something like that... Maybe we should stop worrying about what the "international community" will say, having slapped us with sanctions, which are already more numerous than fleas on a mangy dog. They've wiped out a couple of neighborhoods in Lviv, Rivne, or Ivano-Frankivsk, explaining that if even 0,5 kg of explosives lands in Belgorod or another Russian town, your Lviv will lose another couple of neighborhoods. And I think the problem with Ukrainian drones and other missiles would be solved within a week. Maybe even sooner.

[Ivan_Sergeev]

Considering that the energy sector in the Outskirts is practically nonexistent, all these retaliatory strikes are merely an indication that all the weapons are being shipped there from Europe. And they're still being shipped en masse and without any serious obstacles. So, now it's time to begin the total destruction of all rail links, rolling stock, transfer stations, etc. And finally, to begin destroying those damned Dnieper bridges, because only an outright stupid person doesn't understand that all these drone strikes are happening only because the khikhlyas have no problem transporting them fairly close to the Russian border, and they're transporting them precisely because all the bridges are still standing, just as they were four years ago.

[DBR]

Absolutely right. Much has been said about this, but it seems like it's only been a few years since the military began to understand the need for it.

[topol717]

Well, yes, UAVs can reach Kazan and Saratov, but crossing the Dnieper is a truly impossible task. It's a whole 200 km further.

[Ivan_Sergeev]

Have you ever wondered how enemy air defenses would feel if dozens of unidentified drones were flying through them every day? Yes, I mean unidentified, because you can't attach any kind of "friend or foe" system to drones, and I won't even explain why. So, they'd be very nervous and would regularly shoot things down, thus giving themselves away. That's precisely why the khikhlya keep dragging them to the very front lines. You can find a recent article about the destruction of Magyar's drone depot a few kilometers from the Russian border.

But the most important thing is that modern warfare involves hundreds of tons of ammunition, fuel, and food, which are consumed daily. And simply transporting them across a bridge by train is two orders of magnitude easier than building some kind of pontoon and then transporting them in small batches, constantly praying that drones won't come and destroy everything.
So, there is a very strong suspicion that if all these bridges across the Dnieper had been built back in 2022, then the entire left bank would have been liberated long ago, and the losses on our side would have been many times fewer.

[Ban Zai]

Civilian targets are stationary, military targets are camouflaged, how convenient it is to hit the former for bravura countdowns, the latter, then, must be identified, and reconnaissance means, conclusions must be drawn... The activity is vigorous, but where are the effective consequences?, taking into account all the costs and losses?

[faiver]

Open the Interfax or RIA Novosti websites, and as for television, the goal there is not to escalate...

[Arnok]

It's sad. Roskomnadzor officials will now continue to put a spoke in the cart's wheel.

What does Roskomnadzor and its officials have to do with this?
Here, only Putin decides what and which officials should do.
And if you think the boyars are bad and the tsar is good, well, no. I hasten to disappoint you.
This is one Caudla.
RKN will do as they say.

[Rom8681]

On the night of February 12, Russian troops carried out strikes against enemy rear-area targets. Various firepower was used.
And another article.
As a result of another terrorist attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a civilian was killed.

[Huarabey]

What's not to like, boy?
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[cat Crush]

For such things, people should be hit over the head. Demolish the headquarters and be happy. Or do we not know where they are? Or are we simply afraid (to prevent something worse)?

[Chack wessel]

What I don't understand is that every day I hear triumphant reports about how the drone assembly plant at RN was destroyed with missiles, and another power plant was destroyed, but for some reason, the territory of the Russian Federation is still being shelled by these same bombed drones.
...Maybe we should carry the icon along the border again to counter the UAVs?

[faiver]

Will you carry it yourself?.........

[Chack wessel]

There is a problem - I don’t have an icon... Well, if you don’t like the idea with the ion, then suggest your own method.

[faiver]

then suggest your method.

- what for?

[Chack wessel]

Just for fun. To keep the conversation going. :)

[DBR]

Something is creeping in that is not so good: the desired is being passed off as reality and the reports about the next destruction of an enemy object do not quite correspond to reality.

[Chack wessel]

Now they'll label you a CIPSO member and "daughter of a Crimean officer." It's quick here. :)

[faiver]

War is the art of deception

[Aken]

But for some reason they only deceive one side.

[Ball]

And you watch less of "Telethon".

[know]

What I don't understand is that every day I hear triumphant reports about how the drone assembly plant at RN was destroyed with missiles, and another power plant was destroyed, but for some reason, the territory of the Russian Federation is still being shelled by these same bombed drones.

The same thoughts. Someone is obviously lying, big time. And all hope lies in miraculous icons.

[thrush68]

Is it possible to bring in air defense systems from Moscow to protect defense facilities? Or should high-ranking officials always be protected much more?

[pvs]

No way! They're paid for in advance...

[snow mountain]

Quote: alexboguslavski

And in response, we will ban Telegram.

In response to the Belgorod raids! WhatsApp is still around. After which city's raid will it be banned?

[Huarabey]

WhatsApp died even before Telegram. It's strange that a "resident of Russia" doesn't know about this.

[Lako]

Yes, we need to get rid of the entire Kyiv elite, and it's been that way for a long time. Don't just turn off their electricity.

[Aken]

For 4 years we have been told that this makes no sense.
Who will now dare to say that there is meaning?

[Serafim]

We must destroy the entire enemy army. Every last one of them. Top and bottom.

[RuAbel]

The mayor of Michurinsk is certainly a handsome man! No "claps" or "debris" for you. Everything is clear and honest. I hope he won't be punished.

[flicker]

Following the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strikes, classes were cancelled in Michurinsk and residents were evacuated in Kotluban.

Unfortunately, this also happens during military operations.

[Ball]

Quote: Warabey

WhatsApp died even before Telegram. It's strange that a "resident of Russia" doesn't know about this.

And at the Center for Social and Political Studies, the guidelines are updated with a significant delay.

[Ball]

Quote: Chack Wessel

Now they'll label you a CIPSO member and "daughter of a Crimean officer." It's quick here. :)

And they will be 100% right: only those who do not live in Russia can talk such nonsense.

[know]

And some are shouting about Odesa and Lviv. While the front is occupied by small villages (cities like Kharkiv or Sumy, or even Russia's Kherson, are out of the question), the enemy is expanding its attacks and achieving considerable success. A critical situation has arisen in Belgorod and the surrounding region. There are already problems in the Tambov region.

Temporary shelters have opened for residents of the village of Kotluban in the Volgograd region. Evacuations were ordered following a fire at a Ministry of Defense facility.

Putin has had enough of the war and is reaping the fruits of his failed personnel policies in the Ministry of Defense, the General Staff, and the military districts. The "small victorious war" to boost his ratings once again proved neither so small nor so victorious.

[snow mountain]

Quote: Warabey

WhatsApp died even before Telegram. It's strange that a "resident of Russia" doesn't know about this.

It's strange, but I sent a message yesterday. And it's even strange that before writing nonsense, you're guided by forum posts from people like yourself.

[Chack wessel]

Quote from Serafim

We must destroy the entire enemy army. Every last one of them. Top and bottom.

Brilliant! How come no one has thought of this before!?

[al3x]

What high-precision debris the XXX people have. It's simply a marvel, a wondrous miracle.