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nnnnnate

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Russian and Belarusian forces have reportedly captured Chernobyl. Seems odd, but this is actually located at a strategic area north of Kiev.
I saw they were battling for it and wondered why they'd want that. I guess I still do. Is it just the area he wants or something specific in the space?
 

Stephen

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I saw they were battling for it and wondered why they'd want that. I guess I still do. Is it just the area he wants or something specific in the space?
It's located on the Pripyat River, which is a major waterway that flows down to Kiev. Also, and this is my speculation, Chernobyl houses huge quantities of radioactive waste (obviously) and I'm sure the Russians are concerned that if it stayed in Ukrainian hands that waste could potentially be used to make dirty bombs during the ensuing war.
 

nnnnnate

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It's located on the Pripyat River, which is a major waterway that flows down to Kiev. Also, and this is my speculation, Chernobyl houses huge quantities of radioactive waste (obviously) and I'm sure the Russians are concerned that if it stayed in Ukrainian hands that waste could potentially be used to make dirty bombs during the ensuing war.
I suppose that makes sense.
 

Kevin B.

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Chinese military jets in Taiwan airspace...

Latvia and Slovakia invoke NATO article 4. NATO's time to prove it's worth (or not) is now.

Wife stopped by to buy groceries this morning, reported some panic buying be observed.
Bought TP at Costco last week. Hah!
 

Mouse

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@mike thurston, c'mon man! Biden "defeated Covid" and maybe it will stay defeated with a good dose of war. 🤣

Most folks couldn't point to Ukrain (or maybe even Russia) on a map and didn't care about it until the media pushed the narrative. Doesn't that bug anyone?
Yes, which begs the question how much the American people should care, especially if young lives will be at risk. Biden should have already explained the why - in a manner that every American can understand.
 

Kevin B.

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Saw a little "Freedom Convoy" on I15 south today. Was there a rally or something somewhere or were they just riving around?
 

Kevin B.

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There's a ton of fake news out there. I don't know how much is actual wartime propaganda/misinformation and how much is just social media retards posting fake shit for internet points, but here's examples:
Shane's right on this one. Lotta bastards taking videos and pics out of context and putting their own spin on it (or flat out lying) to further whatever political affiliation they have.
 

SoopaHick

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There's a ton of fake news out there. I don't know how much is actual wartime propaganda/misinformation and how much is just social media retards posting fake shit for internet points, but here's examples:
Shane's right on this one. Lotta bastards taking videos and pics out of context and putting their own spin on it (or flat out lying) to further whatever political affiliation they have.
I've seen a lot of clips in the last year that news articles have used to talk about the military that are directly from Arma 3. It's hilarious/terrifying how ignorant people can be.
 
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