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by Baikul
09 Feb 2024 21:54
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

^^ The army will also lose; they’ve lost a lot of what credibility they had with a significant number of voters. PMNL and my PTI will both lose, even if one side wins.
by Baikul
09 Feb 2024 21:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Pakistan’s election of 2024 may be my favourite sport ever. Because everyone playing it is going to lose, even the winner.
by Baikul
18 Jan 2024 14:43
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Until we get information to the contrary, I do believe that they can reasonably claim restored enchandee
by Baikul
18 Dec 2023 08:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

So sad, if true. I am devastated

May I offer my sincerest condolences through a song that comes from the heart. It starts like this:

Ek din mar jayega…
by Baikul
05 Dec 2023 12:52
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj
Replies: 2064
Views: 497766

Re: Bakistan: Emirate of New-clear Inquilabi States-Bojitiv Newj

Mauleners, a pooch.

Padosi phorum ij axeploding. Like fifty kgs of L’hori pindi chana in 150 kg of Nawaz Sharif.

Ij it hand of Raa?
by Baikul
13 Nov 2023 21:34
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

One of those events that could equally go here or the Bojitiv Newj thread:

A successful landing on the Chief Guest: :lol:

https://www.reddit.com/r/funny/s/5PqIgvfcI0
by Baikul
13 Oct 2023 21:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023
Replies: 1225
Views: 1574859

Re: Hamas attack.on Israel. Oct 2023

chetak wrote: 13 Oct 2023 20:56
we often forget that israel is a nuclear weapons state, even though they have never reminded us…
They have a well documented nuclear response option, among which is massive retaliation in some scenarios:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samson_Option
by Baikul
02 Oct 2023 13:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Who said beggars can’t be choosers? The lying kuffa that’s who. We choose to beg in Saudi, not Pakistan. Take that!
by Baikul
27 Sep 2023 15:01
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://worldview.stratfor.com/situation-report/pakistan-reputed-judicial-maverick-sworn-new-chief-justice Pakistan: Reputed Judicial Maverick Sworn In as New Chief Justice I’m wondering what it takes for someone, anyone actually, to qualify as a maverick in the Islamic Republic of Paa’stan? Does h...
by Baikul
24 Sep 2023 08:51
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)
Replies: 1858
Views: 406548

Re: India - Canada - News and Discussion. (2018)

…., This would be a valid argument for western fanbois who believe: a) US is an omnipotent god b) bin laden did not exist for almost 10 years past his expiry date while dropping videos every quarter …. From now on, any evidence that comes out from Ottawa should be treated as 100% made-in-China fake...
by Baikul
02 Aug 2023 13:12
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Yensoyji, To paraphrase the Kohima epitaph, Pakistan is giving up their tomorrow for their today, Alhamdulillah. Gautam And if I may pen the entire stirring epitaph as it stands inscribed on the Isloo cenotaph: When you go to get your Kanadian vija, Ass’ salaam the Passport Officer, and say, Pancho...
by Baikul
19 May 2023 22:25
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

I find him the other way round. He was insufferable years ago, now he’s a barrel of laughs.

Yakeen kijiye…..
by Baikul
21 Feb 2023 19:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch
Replies: 7928
Views: 2118828

Re: Pakistani Economic Stress Watch

This talk of debt and repayment is a vast misunderstanding. The region presently known as ‘Pakistan’ is where the Indus Valley Civilisation was located. This is known. The IVC, as all know, is the progenitor of India. This too is common knowledge. Thus in actual fact the name ‘India’, belongs to the...
by Baikul
08 Dec 2022 05:03
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

…… ‘Won’t take IMF’s dictation’: Dar says …… He added that the IMF team was “most welcome” to come... He said the IMF could “not dictate” the government ... You can’t dictate, but you can come. Pakistani history, in seven words. Also the script of a Ron Jeremy movie. …bajwa has moved from hors d'oe...
by Baikul
06 Oct 2022 16:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/ ... hic-floods
Pakistani PM says he should not have to beg for help after catastrophic floods
I guess the stories write themselves by now.
by Baikul
13 Jul 2022 00:23
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis
Replies: 1755
Views: 390868

Re: Sri Lanka - News and Discussion- Post PM appointment crisis

It seems everyone’s making a run for it. Or trying to. Rats/ sinking ship etc. President Gotabaya tried to flee but denied by his own immigration staff and an irate public: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jul/12/sri-lanka-president-gotabaya-rajapaksa-fails-attempt-flee-airport Earlier Basil R...
by Baikul
17 Jun 2022 14:39
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

… Where were those helis flying (behind enemy lines) ? What were they doing (Rocket run or Evacs) ? How dispersed are these MANPADS in Ukraine (This was donetsk) ? The tree lines are ambush points for helis, Tanks etc. and they seem to be in plenty. Can’t speak to Russian intent but it was probably...
by Baikul
17 Jun 2022 09:18
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

This is in follow up to what John ji posted about a MI -24 shootdown. In a war where there’s one great combat video emerging after another, this is probably the best I’ve seen so far. Incredible footage that shows a pair of helis. The first shows one deploying flares while a missile misses it the ve...
by Baikul
16 Jun 2022 12:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

There are so many ‘official voices’ out of Ukraine that it’s sometimes hard to reconcile information- as in the case of the Ukrainian casualty list where everyone, Zelenskiy on down, had different numbers. So the below can also be judged accordingly - Podolyak is an advisor to the President’s office...
by Baikul
15 Jun 2022 21:44
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

John wrote:

- 2 ex US servicemen have been captured north of Kharkiv not confirmed yet. Waiting for confirmation before posting the link.
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/ ... es-battle/
by Baikul
14 Jun 2022 16:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Deans wrote:……….. The Taliban was quite content not to engage US forces directly, but bide their time, while dominating the countryside and undermining the Afghan Govt's ability to rule.
OT but couldn’t resist adding that hence the phrase from that region “you have the watches, we have the time”
by Baikul
13 Jun 2022 20:25
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Interview on performance of the Russian T-80BVM on combat. Russian source. Translation.

Interestingly the tanker says they were aware of the now famous problem of the tanks blowing up spectacularly when hit by ATGM fire under the cupola.

https://telegra.ph/A-bit-about-the-T-80BVM-06-13
by Baikul
13 Jun 2022 11:33
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Excellent (IMHO) article on the Russian army org. Goes all the way from the Combined Arms Army to Squad level, with the BTG in between. https://warontherocks.com/2022/06/not-built-for-purpose-the-russian-militarys-ill-fated-force-design/ Written by MICHAEL KOFMAN. That should say it all. But, the t...
by Baikul
12 Jun 2022 20:43
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Excellent (IMHO) article on the Russian army org. Goes all the way from the Combined Arms Army to Squad level, with the BTG in between.

https://warontherocks.com/2022/06/not-b ... ce-design/
by Baikul
12 Jun 2022 13:54
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Some further insight into combat tactics - Russian source https://t.me/SergeyKolyasnikov/38138 Translation below (machine, so some of the translation may not seem to make sense): The war on the northern face of the Donbass arc is a mutual exchange of artillery strikes, air raids, large-scale mining ...
by Baikul
10 Jun 2022 20:17
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

https://twitter.com/bbcworld/status/1535137627866861568?s=21&t=LKtuCb-O2h_tDxziDAUCCw Zelensky admits 200 soldiers of Ukr army getting killed every day and this is from BBC. How long before his entire sena is gobbled? And what would be the ratio of injured/retired hurt? Actually the link you re...
by Baikul
09 Jun 2022 20:42
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

I guess this could go elsewhere also, but posting here: Russian sources captured British fighters (on UA side) Sean Pinner and Aiden Eslin (also Moroccan Saadoun Brahim), have been sentenced to death.

https://t.me/SergeyKolyasnikov/37992
by Baikul
06 Jun 2022 16:40
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

I think the analysis below by Igor Girkin on the current grinding battle in the Severodonetsk-Lysychansk area bears noting. For this who haven’t followed him, Girkin is a noted, controversial pro- Russian politician, ex- soldier and commentators who’s been critical of Russian war efforts and who see...
by Baikul
06 Jun 2022 16:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

I’m leaning Ukrainian based on multiple social media reports but who knows. … They’re using the picture of the vertical stabiliser of the downed aircraft to claim it was Ukrainian. The downed aircraft was tail #38. https://imgur.com/a/WhUXbwI Below for comparison is tail #39 (enlarge pic) https://w...
by Baikul
06 Jun 2022 13:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Deans wrote:The situation on the Kharkiv front
…..
Nice analysis Deans ji. These look to be very ‘lively’ engagements, tactically speaking.
by Baikul
06 Jun 2022 09:32
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Meanwhile the action (see map below, source ISW*) seems to be centred around two supply routes to the two key contested cities of Lysichansk and Severodonetsk. The supply road from Lysichansk to Severodonetsk is being used to reinforce the latter. In Severodonetsk we already know there’s brutal comb...
by Baikul
06 Jun 2022 08:27
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Reports of Major General Roman Kutuzov killed waiting for official confirmation https://twitter.com/ralee85/status/1533518405042589697?s=21&t=58GVmK2a8srZPA59vEGuPQ Various Russian sources are confirming it. Below is War Gonzo https://t.me/wargonzo/7189 Heated debate on whether this is Ukr or R...
by Baikul
05 Jun 2022 10:51
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

….. Some clips on Russian TV are, to me, an indication of how we'll have to fight the next war. - Artillery needs drones to support it . - Tanks and AGTM's are being used to destroy bunkers, or even a single sniper. Hardly anyone seems to be dying from rifle fire. - Russian consumption of shells (a...
by Baikul
04 Jun 2022 19:03
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

I like how western sources routinely pass off Ukranian claims as facrt without on the ground checking: apparently they have recaptured 20% of Severdonetsk from the Russians. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/ukrainian-troops-recapture-portion-of-severodonetsk-from-russian-forces-governor-claims/...
by Baikul
03 Jun 2022 20:08
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Terroristan - March 31, 2022
Replies: 4307
Views: 1184671

Re: Terroristan - March 31, 2022

Manish_P wrote:Jihadistan lives purely on extensions... loan extension, aid extension, army chief tenure extension, ceasefire extension....
Also Benis extension.. AOA.
by Baikul
03 Jun 2022 20:04
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

I know there was some discussion Russian artillery vs Ukrainian. My take is, Russia have nos (supposedly 10-1 in some areas) and the willingness to absorb casualties where as Ukrainian have better accuracy thanks to training and counter battery radar ( Russian where even supposedly trying to use th...
by Baikul
03 Jun 2022 17:58
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Of course we all agree that victory in this war implies ownership of land. Not some fuzzy ‘local governance@ concept. ….. Russia cannot claim victory unless it controls all of Donetsk and Luhansk provinces and captures enough territory to protect Crimea (land bridge through Mariupol) and protection...
by Baikul
03 Jun 2022 16:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

Sachin, I give complete respect to someone who’s actually seen war, as opposed to someone like me who’s combat experience is limited to arguments with SHQ (although I think I should be given a medal for my valour in this regard). However, I stand by my point. Read this thread and you will see attemp...
by Baikul
03 Jun 2022 12:11
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

…all that I can see is that after ~100 days of fighting Russia has captured an incremental ~15% of Ukraine territory plus they hold on to the 5% that is Crimea. Best to check up on progress once a week or even once a month and see what is tangible and visible on the ground because I think that is t...
by Baikul
03 Jun 2022 12:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy
Replies: 3952
Views: 1523387

Re: Russian-Ukrainian War: Combat Tactics & Strategy

[ • Unfortunately, our tactics thread does not have clear posts on the present military situation – the criticality of the battles for Donbass region and the overall picture of battles and possible outcomes. There are a few posts quoting a micro-picture of some fire-fight or event in some sector to...