Ukrainian drone attack on Russian base leaves 3 dead.

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A Ukrainian drone attack on an airbase for bombers in southern Russia has left three people dead, Moscow says.

Air defences shot down the drone near the Engels base, but falling debris fatally wounded three technical staff, the defence ministry said.

Earlier this month, Russia accused Ukraine of a similar attack on the airfield, home to bombers that have carried out missile attacks on Ukraine.

The base lies about 650km (400 miles) north-east of Ukraine's border.

The Ukrainian military has not officially admitted carrying out the latest attack, but air force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said the explosions were the result of what Russia was doing on Ukrainian soil.

[Tug]

Shot it down ehhhh lmao naaa I think it did what it was supposed to do hope more on the way give them a taste of their own medicine 

[London Lowf]

How is this news? I thought that Russia and Ukraine were at war with tens of thousands dead.

 

Odd story!

[Jingthing]

55 minutes ago, London Lowf said:

How is this news? I thought that Russia and Ukraine were at war with tens of thousands dead.

 

Odd story!

Because it was in Russia.

[RichardColeman]

Ukraine should blame it on a misfiring Iranian purchased Russian one !

[nobodysfriend]

Attacking Russia on it's own soil will not de escalate the war .

Even if they ( the russian military ) , deserves this , actions like this will only mean a prolongation  to the war and would , theoretically justify , ( in Putin's mind ) , the use of nukes .

[Tug]

48 minutes ago, nobodysfriend said:

Attacking Russia on it's own soil will not de escalate the war .

Even if they ( the russian military ) , deserves this , actions like this will only mean a prolongation  to the war and would , theoretically justify , ( in Putin's mind ) , the use of nukes .

Gee I don’t know…..nobody or country for that matter should just let themselves be attacked by an aggressor no sir I’d love to see the Ukrainians hit Russia all over that country ( military targets only) I’m delighted they continue to humiliate that evil abomination Putin sava Ukraine!

[Venom]

Bring on the nukes, I'm ready! ????

[generealty]

The people of Europe/UK do not want another World War in Europe and the sooner this conflict is resolved the better. Everybody needs to calm down and sit around a table. The last thing anyone wants is the firing of Nukes. There will be no winners in that event.

[Jingthing]

15 minutes ago, generealty said:

The people of Europe/UK do not want another World War in Europe and the sooner this conflict is resolved the better. Everybody needs to calm down and sit around a table. The last thing anyone wants is the firing of Nukes. There will be no winners in that event.

Why should Ukraine give up anything?

Russia invaded them.

Russia already stole Crimea.

If Ukraine gives up more how can they ever trust Russia not to restart this later?

Edited December 27, 2022 by Jingthing

[Eaglekott]

2 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

Attacking Russia on it's own soil will not de escalate the war .

As I understand there were no Attack, Russia shot down a drone and the bits and pieces of it killed 3 people. The drone might just have been there trying to gather information and figure out Russia's next step. If so Russian caused the killing of their own people.

 

Most drones are not equipped with weapons.

[Eric Loh]

20 minutes ago, generealty said:

The people of Europe/UK do not want another World War in Europe and the sooner this conflict is resolved the better. Everybody needs to calm down and sit around a table. The last thing anyone wants is the firing of Nukes. There will be no winners in that event.

The threat of nuclear only came from Putin. No western allies has make any nuclear threat. They only agree that they will never succumb to Putin’s nuclear threat. It’s all on Putin’s hands to de-escalate the tense situation. If ever there be firing of nukes, they will come from Russia. Your plead for calm is misdirected  and should only be addressed to Putin. He started the invasion and he threatened nuclear. The west is responding to his madness. 

[wwest5829]

3 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

Attacking Russia on it's own soil will not de escalate the war .

Even if they ( the russian military ) , deserves this , actions like this will only mean a prolongation  to the war and would , theoretically justify , ( in Putin's mind ) , the use of nukes .

Conflicting thought with me. End the war ... yes, that would be good. But at any cost? Hmm, fight an invading country but not be allowed the equal ability to attack/defend against the attacking country? Hmm, I cannot support that. Putin will only end the war facing an inevitable defeat and allowed an acceptable way out ... nukes? I don't think so but, ... if the citizens of Russia are willing to end any remnant of an independent Russia? For myself, I personally cannot let my freedom be taken away by a threat of a strong bully. But that is just me ... and as an American for supporting Ukraine. I only had to face one determined bully ... hS. He was determined to fight me ... why? Only because it would be an easy "notch" in his belt. Finally, I said OK, but you are bigger and sure to win so the first thing I am going to do is go for your balls ... he left me alone after that.

Edited December 27, 2022 by wwest5829

[bangon04]

7 hours ago, generealty said:

The people of Europe/UK do not want another World War in Europe and the sooner this conflict is resolved the better. Everybody needs to calm down and sit around a table. The last thing anyone wants is the firing of Nukes. There will be no winners in that event.

One thing to consider... IF the rumours about Putin's deteriorating health are actually true, it may come to the point that Putin feels he has nothing more to lose and wants to go out in a flash of glory ie nukes. Then we will be dependent upon the spineless generals in the Kremlin to prevent the buttons being pressed.