Russia-Ukraine War (continuing)

combat14 · 06-04-2026 09:10PM

russia providing alot of intel on israel to iran - israeli intelligence will be pointing out all the juicy targets in moscow out to ukraine next

https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-892256

CelticRambler · 06-04-2026 10:02PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124367390#Comment_124367390

Not so sure the internet was a pressure relief valve for young Russians so much as a way of avoiding reality, especially if this youngwan's meltdown is typical:

https://fxbsky.app/profile/wartranslated.bsky.social/post/3mitvvhdris2v

Having said that, I'd fully agree with this reaction to that rant:

Would be hilarious if the total internet censorship meant to keep Russian's from occasionally getting and discussing random unfiltered actual news even on a right-wing controlled platform like TikTok is what causes the people to snap and rise-up as they are no longer able to "like" their vids.

macraignil · 06-04-2026 11:25PM

Off shore platform occupied by putin's terrorists reported to have been attacked by the armed forces of Ukraine:

https://united24media.com/latest-news/ukraine-strikes-russian-black-sea-spy-hub-on-seized-gas-platform-17648

rayman10 · 06-04-2026 11:31PM

Just catching up on this thread. There doesn't seem to be any positive developments for Russia at all here.

*Very concerning*

josip · 07-04-2026 12:00AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124367157#Comment_124367157

So the guy then goes and posts a video of the check on Shítter? Which is banned in Russia.

Ozymandius2011 · 07-04-2026 11:39AM

Reports from occupied Donetsk Oblast suggest Ukrainian drones could now carry weapons designed to knock out power grids without causing physical destruction. Russian forces are panicking, claiming a new type of “graphite bomb” was used — footage shows unusual munitions that could cause mass short circuits, as DefenseExpress reports.

These devices, filled with fine graphite filaments, can disable electronics while leaving buildings and civilians unharmed. Analysts note similar tech has been devastating in past conflicts, like Iraq in 1990–91, where energy networks were knocked out by up to 85%

RoyalCelt · 08-04-2026 04:57AM

I've not posted here in a month and in that time Russia have been blown to bits. Those attacks around st Petersburg were something else.

keeponhurling · 08-04-2026 08:30AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124371471#Comment_124371471

"Totally worth it though, in order to gain a few square miles in Eastern Ukraine" - Vladimir Putin

zv2 · 08-04-2026 10:01AM

Statistics, logistics…

https://twitter.com/KShevchenkoReal/status/2041087013794009104

Paddigol · 08-04-2026 10:50AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124364951#Comment_124364951

Colour me shocked. Add to that VP Eyeliner visiting to drum up support and you can see exactly what's going on.

Is all this foreign interference in elections a new thing in the last 10 years or so? I thought it was always a no-no and only engaged in by shadowy States, like, eh, Russia. Nowadays it seems everybody feels the need to get involved in the domestic affairs of other nations.

If anything, though, TACO throwing his weight behind Orban should copper fasten any on-the-fence support for the opposition in Hungary. I can't see many non-Orban hardliners being impressed with the man who tried to start WW3 and who has the diplomatic gravitas of an elephant on coke aligning himself with Orban.

Paddigol · 08-04-2026 11:00AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124371471#Comment_124371471

Nah. The Hungarian's reckon Ukraine is loosing the war and we should be rushing back to buying Russian oil and gas and lifting sanctions. LOLZ. Cheerio… don't let the door smack ye on the way out lads.

RoyalCelt · 08-04-2026 01:24PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124371965#Comment_124371965

I've been counting down the days to this Hungarian election for weeks now. I still reckon Orban might try some form of fraud.

Dubh Geannain · 08-04-2026 03:45PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124372401#Comment_124372401

It could be a very very grim day if he pulls it off. I'm expecting the worst but hoping for the best.

And so many Irish people are blissfully unaware of what's happening within the EU. The same Irish that has so much faith in the EU as an institution constantly scoring among the highest of europhiles.

Dubh Geannain · 08-04-2026 03:59PM

Touted as the first ever drone led attack on a bridge. This span in Kherson withstood multiple rocket and Himars attacks over the years before Ukraine (and the UK) got creative.

Ukraine Used British Malloy T-150 Drones to Destroy Bridge in Kherson Region

A feat that we might not see repeated too soon as the T-150 drones only have a limited range apparently. The killzone is much larger these days, ironically due to drones. I suspect the reason as to why they're making the mission public at all.

Paddigol · 08-04-2026 05:00PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124372909#Comment_124372909

Not sure how you reached that conclusion? Is having faith in the EU equivalent to not knowing what's going on in the EU? Or are you implying that anyone that knows what's going on in the EU doesn't have faith in it? Is it not possible to both be fully (well, in as much is as reasonable for your casual, reasonably informed and up-to-date citizen) aware of EU current affairs AND have faith in it as an institution? Maybe I read your comment wrong.

I keep coming back to the same point - show me anywhere in the world that represents anything close to the successes and strengths of the EU. You want diplomacy as a means to avoiding wars? Who does it better? The fundamental freedoms we take for granted - who does it better? Balancing military capabilities with diplomatic and democratic values - I'd argue only the UK could be said to do it better, pound-for-pound. The US used to take the lead on most of those fronts, but it's depressing how far it has fallen in the past 10 years, leaving aside its prior wars of choice in the likes of Vietnam, Iraq, Afghanistan etc.

I think its fair to say that while the US have tried to hang Ukraine out to dry, the EU has only increased its support, financially, diplomatically/ politically as well as in terms of direct military assistance. Yes, we should have come out of the traps quicker and stronger, but then we've come to acknowledge that the Member States had been taking US military support for granted at the cost of underfunding their own militaries. I think it's also fair to say that the EU is moving to invite Ukrainian membership in the future and I'd hope that Ukraine will continue to see the EU as its strongest ally.

But for a couple of Russian stooges in the EU, either bought off by the Kremlin or voted in thanks to assistance from the Kremlin, it has remained remarkably aligned when you consider the number of Member States and the various global crises it's weathered over the last 25 years. That's thanks to the EU as an institution rather than in spite of it.

To be honest, I'd guess that most people with little knowledge, awareness or understanding of the EU actually have a negative view of it rather than the other way around. In the same way Joe Public tends to fall back on "blame the government" for all of life's problems.

Apologies for the rant! but when you see the lengths that Putin and TACO are going to to undermine the integrity of the EU (let alone the fact that it was BoJo and Farage pushing for BREXIT and Labour moving back towards alignment with the EU) you know it is doing something very right. Occam's razor.

RoyalCelt · 08-04-2026 05:06PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124372909#Comment_124372909

I'm expecting the worst but if there's evidence of skull duggery the EU needs to suspend instantly. Otherwise the entire block is compromised. Imagine being in a Union where it's being held hostage by a Putin like dictator. Now that's still a big if but like you I'm expecting the worst but I'll celebrate a favourable outcome.

https://twitter.com/i/status/2041821154399166954

Logistics to Crimea taking a hit.

Dubh Geannain · 08-04-2026 09:21PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124373108#Comment_124373108

You did read it wrong. Can put it down to clumsy wording on my part.

Basically taking my very pro euro friends. They don't grasp or seem to want to understand the threat Russia and, now by proxy, the US pose to the EU. Pro EU but ignorant at the same time.

Alot of the same folk use up most of their angst on Israel, who justifiably should not be forgotten mind you. I took to contacting Sinn Féin a few weeks back myself over their voting against the Ukraine loan for example.

blackwave · 08-04-2026 09:51PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124373132#Comment_124373132

I wouldn't like to be crossing the Kerch Bridge anytime soon.

wassie · 08-04-2026 11:07PM

….

somenergy · 09-04-2026 02:42AM

Wonder if Orban was moving gold to the States am sure vance's visit could help facilitate

keeponhurling · 09-04-2026 08:23AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124374383#Comment_124374383

Ooooh don't even jinx it.

We won't know yet until after Sunday. And even then, the other guy is far from perfect.

Avatar in the Post · 09-04-2026 10:19AM

The Times reporting Russia sending a frigate with two Shadow oil tankers through the English Channel.

Starmer has been riding high (relatively) with his stance on the Russian shadow fleet, but even at the best of times challenging a Russian frigate would be a hard choice. But, the UK naval fleet has significantly deteriorated in recent years. It’s a Shadow itself compared to previously.

Dubh Geannain · 09-04-2026 12:03PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124375108#Comment_124375108

They passed through without hassle.

cnocbui · 09-04-2026 12:14PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124374642#Comment_124374642

Funny you should say that, I was reading the other day about some rich Hungarian dude who just shipped his car collection and valubles to Dubai.

somenergy · 09-04-2026 12:17PM

Its what fellow dictators do

cnocbui · 09-04-2026 12:30PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124375108#Comment_124375108

The combat capability of the Russian Black Sea Fleet has reached its lowest level, being reduced to a core of only seven warships equipped with Kalibr missiles. After years of missions and attacks carried out, Russia's naval force in the region lost the strategic initiative, retreating to the Novorossiysk naval base, which ceased to be a safe sanctuary.

According to Euromaidan Press, the Ukrainian Command, through the newly established Unmanned Systems Force (USF) - a separate branch of the Ukrainian army dedicated to unmanned systems, announces that it has moved to a phase of surgical destruction of these last military assets of the Russian Navy, launching increasingly frequent attacks with long-range autonomous platforms

The UK has two aircraft carriers and are putting Dragon Fire lasers on other warships. The Orcs just removed the planes from their supposed aircraft carrier having finally given up. The UK navy is fine.

Paddigol · 09-04-2026 02:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124373911#Comment_124373911

Ah, thanks.

thomil · 09-04-2026 06:17PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124375553#Comment_124375553

I have to disagree. The Royal Navy’s frigate force is worse than threadbare, with seven Type 23 ships, as well as three out of the six Type 45 destroyers being considered active. However, only 2-3 frigates and destroyers each are likely to actually be in operation, with the rest being in port for resupply or repair, including of course HMS Dragon, which had recently been deployed to the Med but has since had to go into port due to technical issues. The Type 23s are either approaching, or have already exceeded their service life, whilst their replacements in the shape of the Type 26 and Type 31 frigates are at best months away from being commissioned. River class offshore patrol vessels are being put on missions previously covered by frigates, including deployments “East of Suez” and in the South Atlantic. However, the River class OPVs don’t have any ASW capabilities, and the first four ships in the class are approaching their end of service life as well. Their amphibious force has been completely hollowed out and the Astute class program is running so far behind schedule that it’s making the New Children’s Hospital seem like a mater class in program management.

The Royal Navy may be in better shape than their Russian counterparts, but after several decades of mutilation and bloodletting at the hands of the treasury, it is very much a spent force. To add insult to injury, the treasury is demanding more and more budget cuts. Efforts to build back fleet strength are ongoing, I already mentioned the Type 31 and Type 26 frigates that are due to come online over the next couple of years in order to bring the Royal Navy’s escort force back to a reasonable strength. A new destroyer class is also being developed to replace the Type 45s, and new amphibious support ships are equally on the drawing board. However, it remains to be seen how many of these ships actually make it into Royal Navy service.

RoyalCelt · 10-04-2026 06:15AM

Good thread here on the Donbass. He does however say it'll eventually fall but I like to believe this will be the Straw that breaks the camels back.

https://twitter.com/i/status/2042334914129928339

Paddigol · 10-04-2026 11:05AM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124376988#Comment_124376988

Its a shocking state of affairs. I am chuckling at the Conservatives rounding on Starmer for not adequately addressing Britain's defensive capabilities though. This from the Conservatives who've been in power for 15 of the past 16 years is it?

It's amazing what guff people swallow from populist s**t stirrers. Rule Britannia my hoop

Russia-Ukraine War (continuing)

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