https://www.reddit.com/r/army/comments/t0bked/war_in_ukraine_megathread/
created by Kinmuan on 24/02/2022 at 13:54 UTC*
1480 upvotes, 272 top-level comments (showing 25)
Hey all - It's time to start consolidating. Please feel free to post updates here, and I'll update this main body throughout the day.
As a reminder, we are not /r/combatfootage. We don't really 'do that' here - if you want that, head over there! They've got plenty.
Please refrain from posting NSFL/NSFW pictures. If you're going to link to a twitter with such pictures/footage, please mark it as such.
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US Army placing Patriot Missiles in Poland
Continued targeting of hospitals[1] and civilians[2].
GEN Milley's[3] OpEd about the reasoning on not providing a no fly zone.
US is looking for a deal[4] that would see F16s transferred to Poland, and Poland transferring more MiGs to Ukraine.
4: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/biden-admin-talks-poland-provide-warplanes-ukraine-rcna18876
For video and transcript of President Biden's State of the Union address, check out the WH's official page[5] for it.
5: https://www.whitehouse.gov/state-of-the-union-2022/
Especially as Russia moves in to cities, if you're looking to understand what that urban environment will look like, check out /u/jspencer508 comments during a CNN Interview[6] and his other comments on urban warfare.
6: https://twitter.com/AnaCabrera/status/1498738443404419076
1ABCT from 3ID Arrived in Germany
Belarus joins Russia[7] in the war in Ukraine.
7: https://www.politico.eu/article/belarus-russia-war-ukraine/
Discussion on the Russian Airforce and its apparent absence so far[8].
I know the news is saturated, so there's not a ton needed here, but I'll keep posting roundups/summaries as I they become available.
Ukranians fleeing to neighboring countries, negotiations begin in Belarus[9].
It was relatively calmer overnight[10] in Kyiv than previous days.
MTimes continues to have live updates[11] pooled by their reporters.
Putin put nuclear deterrent forces on alert
There was a secure call between President Biden and President Zelenskyy mid day (EST) today[12].
12: https://twitter.com/haltman/status/1497284313854971904
Added a few more links - the conflict continues.
If you haven't seen it yet, the phrase of the day is Russian Warship, Go Fuck Yourself[13].
13: https://twitter.com/ianbremmer/status/1497005877555077124
Biden had remarks on the situation[14], and there's some PBS[15] and USA Today[16] coverage on what that should look like.
President Biden's remarks[19] from the afternoon of 22FEB22 that first announced sanctions that would go into effect.
The Ukrainian government has also asked for enhanced OPSEC when it comes to troop information[20], so please do not share anything related to their troop movements/information.
20: https://i.redd.it/5atggucaurj81.jpg
1st SFC[21] with a casual reminder of who are partners are.
21: https://twitter.com/1st_SF_Command/status/1496876232490860547
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Chad Garland, Stars and Stripes Link
Evgeniy Maloletka, independent but featured on Army Times Link[22]. ___
22: https://twitter.com/EMaloletka
Don't post Russian propaganda. Russian propo is going to be a straight ban. There will be no debate on the topic.
Please also be smart as it relates to this conflict, and mind your OPSEC manners a bit better. Don't be posting about US Troops in Eastern Europe, etc. Nothing that doesn't have a public-facing Army release to go with it.
Also, no, I won't be using full military date-time group for my updates because half of ya'll still won't understand it.
If you are a brand new account extolling your telegram groups as having good info, it's just that they're 'pro russian' but it's 'better than nothing', no. That isn't going to happen. Tell Putin I said fuck you. Double fuck you since I banned you in /military when you started that shit.
If you are trying to help push a narrative that all of Ukraine's leadership *and* defense forces are Neo-Nazis or actual Nazis, congratulations, you're pushing propaganda, and you will go bye bye.
Comment by psilvs at 24/02/2022 at 17:20 UTC
272 upvotes, 4 direct replies
One thing I think is incredible are the Ukrainians joining the fight right now. It's (reletively) easy to join the United States Army knowing it's the most powerful country on Earth. You know we'll win basically any fight we'd be in.
But to join a fight you know you're likely to lose just to defend your home is incredibly brave. Hopefully Ukraine will live to see another day
Comment by abramsontheway at 24/02/2022 at 15:58 UTC
195 upvotes, 1 direct replies
1. Fuck the Russians. My dad was also an armor dood in Europe in the early 80s, so fuck them.
2. As bad of a situation as this is for Ukraine, this is potentially the best thing for NATO in terms of intelligence on Russian capabilities and learning definitively their order of battle, and how they fight and move.
Comment by [deleted] at 24/02/2022 at 15:52 UTC
162 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Some S2 is getting their jollies off by actually having items to report.
Comment by kirbaeus at 24/02/2022 at 21:49 UTC
132 upvotes, 3 direct replies
From twitter, here's what a source told @michaeldweiss: "In 2014, we defended ourselves with RPGs and it was difficult to destroy T-72 [tanks]. Now it's not a problem."
Thank you St. Javeline.
Comment by 11BApathetic at 24/02/2022 at 15:07 UTC
261 upvotes, 6 direct replies
Also, just like military/vets get tired of the constant “am I getting drafted?” Or “are we going to war?” stuff, just because you are in the Army doesn’t mean you are an expert on geopolitics, strategic level combat operations, or hell even operational level stuff. Try to keep your opinions in your zone of expertise. I’ve already seen some “I’m in the Army and this is what Russia is doing tactically/operationally/strategically!”
Like calm down, you are an E5 in the infantry, not a damned general. Right now people are a bit on edge and nervous, giving uninformed opinions on how WW3 is going to break out while saying you are active or a veteran isn’t helping, especially when so many of them are just absolutely shit opinions.
Comment by gimmiesopor at 24/02/2022 at 17:23 UTC
118 upvotes, 1 direct replies
“See, this is what happens when y’all did away with PT belts.” 9 out of 10 retired CSMs agree.
Comment by jab116 at 24/02/2022 at 22:55 UTC
108 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Hot take: whether the initial invasion is successful or not this is the beginning of the end for Putin.
He takes Ukraine; he’s unable to hold it.
He doesn’t take Ukraine; he off’s himself or there is a coup
Both scenarios; the Russian population is destabilized and we see a “Russian Spring”. Remember, Putin’s first victims were the Russian people themselves who he and his oligarchs have stolen from and repressed in a dictatorship. The Russian people are tired, dead Russian conscripts are the whipped cream, and the Ruble crash that is about to happen is the cherry.
Comment by R0NIN1311 at 24/02/2022 at 16:42 UTC
107 upvotes, 3 direct replies
The part that concerns me, that isn't getting as much attention, is the fact that Putin is basically ignoring the Budapest Memorandum that his nation was a party to. What other international agreements does he plan to completely disregard? I don't care about political affiliation on this, I'm praying for our leaders to have strength and resolve on this- I'm not hoping they fail.
Comment by [deleted] at 24/02/2022 at 23:53 UTC
103 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Russia has air superiority right now. Ukrainian forces are fighting like hell. This is nothing like the afghan army who had no will to fight.
Comment by Akai_lar at 25/02/2022 at 01:44 UTC
98 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Longtime lurker here.
If you are a boxing fan, former heavyweight champs Vitali and Wladimir Klitschko remain in Ukraine to take up arms to defend against the Russians. Vitali is the mayor of Kyiv.
Give 'em hell
Comment by throwsFatalException at 24/02/2022 at 14:49 UTC
93 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Ukraine regular forces will get crushed by Russian military, but God help the Russians if they try to stay for a regime change. They will leave bloodied and with their economy in even worse shape than it is now. I feel sorry for the Russian and Ukrainian citizens who will see WW2 levels of suffering because of this.
Comment by Rilkesmyth at 24/02/2022 at 17:23 UTC
87 upvotes, 5 direct replies
As someone in IRR... fuck
Comment by CrazyHorse_CFH at 25/02/2022 at 01:13 UTC
80 upvotes, 3 direct replies
This information is reported via several media outlets. So Public knowledge...
ahem... A Russian Recon Platoon surrendered to Ukraine Military ground forces. The Russian PLT SGT supposedly claims they had no idea they were sent to invade or kill anyone and was just as surprised when the bombs dropped. Honestly, I find that to be in the realm of possibility. Can't tell you how many times I, and everyone nearby, had zero ideas what the fuck was going on. Kinda interesting.
Comment by DetlefKroeze at 24/02/2022 at 23:10 UTC*
73 upvotes, 1 direct replies
"All the defenders of the island of Zmiinyi died, but did not surrender. All of them will be named Heroes of Ukraine.” said Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Official confirmation that Zmiinyi/Serpent Island has been captured by Russian forces.
https://twitter.com/Caucasuswar/status/1496981935226339330[1][2]
1: https://twitter.com/Caucasuswar/status/1496981935226339330
2: https://twitter.com/Caucasuswar/status/1496981935226339330
Comment by psilvs at 24/02/2022 at 15:52 UTC
138 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Slight side note, moments like this are why nuclear power plants are so freaking important to have. Germany is willingly shutting down a safe and highly efficient internal power supply to become incredibly dependent on Russia. Blows my mind why they would shut down 3 power plants
Comment by ParaheIion at 24/02/2022 at 15:33 UTC*
65 upvotes, 1 direct replies
[IMPORTANT] Romania and Poland are taking refugees from Ukraine.
EDIT: Visas are not required to enter Poland, all you need is a passport.
EDIT 2: Reportedly, the Russian Military has forces waiting outside of the Polish border, most likely to attempt to catch any refugees before they can get to Poland.
Comment by Squatingfox at 24/02/2022 at 14:13 UTC
65 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Good luck mods.
Comment by [deleted] at 24/02/2022 at 20:39 UTC*
60 upvotes, 3 direct replies
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Comment by Misfit_Actual_ at 24/02/2022 at 22:28 UTC
64 upvotes, 1 direct replies
The Ukrainians are throwing everything they have at the Russians right now and giving them all they can handle, at least for the moment. Keep an eye on fighting in Hostomel and Kherson, those are key engagements right now. Next few days will be crucial. Slava Ukrainia
Comment by I_AM_VER_Y_SMRT at 24/02/2022 at 14:54 UTC
61 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I’m not really sure what this means for those of us still in the US Army, but I’m pretty sure there’s nothing I can do about it today. I think I’m just gonna crawl under my desk and take a nap.
Comment by jab116 at 24/02/2022 at 23:14 UTC
63 upvotes, 3 direct replies
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Approximate losses of Russia are more than 30 tanks, up to 130 armoured combat vehicles, 7 aircraft and 6 helicopters.
Comment by jab116 at 24/02/2022 at 20:43 UTC
62 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oksana Markarova said on Thursday that a platoon of Russian soldiers surrendered to the Ukrainian military, saying they "didn't know that they were brought to Ukraine to kill Ukrainians."
At a press briefing, Markarova said, "Just before I came here, we got information from our chief commander that one of the platoons of the 74th motorized brigade from Kemerovo Oblast surrendered."
“They didn't know that they were brought to Ukraine to kill Ukrainians. They thought they were doing something else there," she added.
Comment by Bim2252 at 24/02/2022 at 23:16 UTC
58 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Former Us active duty crayon eater here. Give ‘em hell! One shot one kill.
Comment by rbur70x7 at 25/02/2022 at 06:02 UTC
55 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Ukraine is DOMINATING the PSYOP space and I love it.
Comment by Dangerous-Ad-9898 at 24/02/2022 at 16:56 UTC
56 upvotes, 2 direct replies
What looks like a whole Russian mechanized battalion crossing in from Belarus, which will soon join Russia in the sanction pool.
https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/1496889495429410816?s=21
