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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:25am On Jan 03
Alamkiir:
I know they cannot match US, BUT They need to fight back with whatever they have


Yes.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by FoolishBoy419: 9:29am On Jan 03
usmanpogo:
Finally, someone sees it
The UAE supports terrorist elements even on the African continent.
We have new players who have chosen the African continent as the next theater to settle geopolitical disputes.
The Arabs and the Turks are here and not a lot of people see how this will end.
Well, Israel has always wielded influence around the horn of Africa.
Turkey's 400 hectares military base in Mogadishu was definitely gonna have consequences, I think we all saw that recently, surprised the Israelis waited this long.

At this point one can't help but wonder what the AU is doing to prevent and secure the continent from these foreign influences.

So far, all of West Africa is fair game to terror groups backed by these new players.
The AU is the most useless organization in the world. Just pretend they don't exist.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 9:37am On Jan 03
US forces are already inside Venezuela carrying out operations but one id10t says it's not an invasion.

US helicopters entered inside Venezuelan territory but it isn't an invasion. The US soldiers are Venezuelans I guess, and the helicopters belong to Venezuela too right?

U go explain tire.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by LordAdam16: 9:47am On Jan 03
WriteerNg:
US forces are already inside Venezuela carrying out operations but one id10t says it's not an invasion.

US helicopters entered inside Venezuelan territory but it isn't an invasion. The US soldiers are Venezuelans I guess, and the helicopters belong to Venezuela too right?

U go explain tire.
guy, they would twist themselves into knots before they accept they goofed

the longer this goes on without a quick, open-and-shut end, the worse it gets for them

i have gone on record to say i do not fancy venezuelan's chances
and you can see why with the deep infiltration of low-flying helos
but let's see what the report card by the end of today
if there are any heroics and what the contingency plans are

this is clearly a decapitation mission with special operatives just to make sure the targets are captured or dead
if it fails, all bets are off
because failure would already mean dead americans before we get into further actions

this is the trap 46 gleefully walked into

-Lord
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by dermmy(m): 9:56am On Jan 03
Rilwayne001:
I swear.

The more reason why China should stay focused and not be distracted.

Chinas focus threatens US more than the ones showing supposed military might.

US can weaken others economically before coming at them militarily, for China, it is different.

The more reason why China should continue to stay focused.
You can't continue to sit idly while your own interests is being threatened. It's up to China.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by shoodboi2: 10:03am On Jan 03
Alamkiir:
So after everything that has been happening, Venezuela were not prepared, us helicopter is just on ground firing anyhow and nothing to shoot it down. Even bandit would have brought that helicopter down
There’s a reason the US is using helicopters rather than airplanes for its assault.

Shooting at helicopters is different from airplanes. Most ADs are optimized for airplanes and helis can easily bypass them by flying low or flying around mountains. When detected, the helicopters can just remain in hover position which makes them hard and sometimes impossible to zero on.

The script here is to use low flying helicopters to take out the ADs. Thereafter, the jets will be able to fly freely across the Venezuelan skies.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 10:05am On Jan 03
shoodboi2:
There’s a reason the US is using helicopters rather than airplanes for its assault.

Shooting at helicopters is different from airplanes. Most ADs are optimized for airplanes and helis can easily bypass them by flying low or flying around mountains. When detected, the helicopters can just remain in hover position which makes them hard and sometimes impossible to zero on.

The script here is to use low flying helicopters to take out the ADs. Thereafter, the jets will be able to fly freely across the Venezuelan skies.
Thank you.

I don't even think air defense systems can detect helicopters.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by dermmy(m): 10:07am On Jan 03
WriteerNg:
US forces are already inside Venezuela carrying out operations but one id10t says it's not an invasion.

US helicopters entered inside Venezuelan territory but it isn't an invasion. The US soldiers are Venezuelans I guess, and the helicopters belong to Venezuela too right?

U go explain tire.
You are so worked up over this just watch how it unfolds.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Watcharena: 10:08am On Jan 03
WriteerNg:
Thank you.

I don't even think air defense systems can detect helicopters.
there are anti aircraft guns that makes helicopters very vulnerable
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 10:08am On Jan 03
dermmy:
You are so worked up over this just watch how it unfolds.


I am not.

It is my job to keep this thread going.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Obedience40: 10:10am On Jan 03
When US bombed Iran.. did US jets not enter Iranian airspace?😂😂😂😂😂
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 10:12am On Jan 03
⚡Iranian Foreign Ministry:

The U.S. attack on Venezuela is a clear violation of the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 10:14am On Jan 03
⚡Cuba’s Foreign Minister condemns tonight’s military operation by the United States against Venezuela.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 10:21am On Jan 03
⚡U.S. sources report that the Delta special forces operation in Caracas is now in its most critical stages. The mission, focused on detaining Nicolás Maduro and several senior Venezuelan officials, is actively underway.

The U.S. military helicopters are operating at low altitude which make them an easy targets for air defense systems but there is no defensive response from the Venezuelan air defense forces..
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by LordAdam16: 10:22am On Jan 03
shoodboi2:
There’s a reason the US is using helicopters rather than airplanes for its assault.

Shooting at helicopters is different from airplanes. Most ADs are optimized for airplanes and helis can easily bypass them by flying low or flying around mountains. When detected, the helicopters can just remain in hover position which makes them hard and sometimes impossible to zero on.

The script here is to use low flying helicopters to take out the ADs. Thereafter, the jets will be able to fly freely across the Venezuelan skies.
fa
you use helos when you have suppressed air defense in a locale
anyone with an ancient rpg in the immediate vicinity can turn an helo into scrap metal
even if air defenses are neutralized
so if you're flying in and it's not a suicide mission, you have a high degree of confidence that there is no hostile with the ability to take you out

-Lord
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 10:24am On Jan 03
LordAdam16:
fa
you use helos when you have suppressed air defense in a locale
anyone with an ancient rpg in the immediate vicinity can turn an helo into scrap metal
even if air defenses are neutralized
so if you're flying in and it's not a suicide mission, you have a high degree of confidence that there is no hostile with the ability to take you out

-Lord
So you're saying the US first disabled Venezuelan air defense systems or what?
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by LordAdam16: 10:27am On Jan 03
four hours since the start of the operation, venezuelan opposition are pulling a jose mourinho, we have no comment

everyone is waiting to see if maduro survives day 1

it seems they learned from the iran fiasco
when prince pahlavi was in a hurry to make ruinous statements

-Lord
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 10:28am On Jan 03
⚡Trump:

US forces have captured Maduro and his wife.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Ricchmoen: 10:29am On Jan 03
2026 is gonna a loong year wink
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Rilwayne001: 10:35am On Jan 03
dermmy:
You can't continue to sit idly while your own interests is being threatened. It's up to China.
US military might is hinged on the fact that they can weaken others economically before they can even use military power.

They have done so with Iran, and they are currently doing the same thing with Russia.

They only need to sanction the country they want to mess us with and instruct their allies to do the same or threaten any country that does trade with such country they’re dealing with.

China economy is different. They simply can’t do same for China. Even if they decide to sanction China, they can’t stop their allies from trading with China or threaten anyone from trading with them. Why, because China has grown tremendously that most countries depend directly or indirectly on them for survival. This is similar to how US has been able to make everyone rely on them.

Should China go to any direct war at the moment, they’d have to be spending from their economy and eventually get distracted to the point that they’d lose the current growth and advantage they possess.

US understands this which is why they have been baiting them. And I like XI, he’s not going to fall to their bait.

I support China only Use military power when they’re directly confronted, otherwise they should continue to stay focused.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by chidekings(m): 10:36am On Jan 03
trump is trying to show people how powerful USA can be.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by dermmy(m): 10:43am On Jan 03
WriteerNg:
⚡Trump:

US forces have captured Maduro and his wife.
Just like that. So Venezuela was this weak. I mean weakest of the weakest weakest weakest.

Colombia should better brace up.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Saladdin: 10:43am On Jan 03
WriteerNg:
⚡Trump:

US forces have captured Maduro and his wife.
What da shocked shocked shocked
Even Tinubu can't be captured that easily. What has Maduro been doing all along??!!

My oga @Lordadam16 actually predicted the military strength of Venezuela accurately. Give our NSCDC good aerial cover and they'll do the same shocked shocked
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by LordAdam16: 10:43am On Jan 03
WriteerNg:
So you're saying the US first disabled Venezuelan air defense systems or what?
we will know what happened by this time tomorrow
but this is not iran
the us has enough assets in the area to create slim, localized air corridors to take out prized targets

e get why months ago when the buildup started, i encouraged their honchos to relocate their families
war is not a video game

to be fair
it is a high risk mission
the right hostile in the right place at the right time with the right weapon will f*ck up their approach
but they're opting for a high risk, high reward initiative because the alternative is shittier

for obvious reasons, maduro refused to authorize shootdown of surveillance drones and crafts that had been breaching venezuelan airspace nonstop for weeks
so he doesn't get painted as firing the first shot
the houthis don't care, maduro does
so the pentagon has really detailed maps of where sh*t are positioned, a good guess of reaction times, best routes, and potential pitfalls
so they know what air defense installations to hit that'll open up a little pocket to insert special operators for whatever mission objectives they have
you have to be a really sh*t flag officer to screw this up with that much situational awareness or be against a talented, crafty foe where something like an innocuous civilian machinery or installation is dual-use
and we will find out soon enough what's what

if na iran, houthis, russia, china, even north korea, i no dey worry
even hez sef, i would have zero apprehension
there are just too many open questions about venezuela's fighting capabilities

-Lord
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by dermmy(m): 10:46am On Jan 03
Saladdin:
What da shocked shocked shocked
Even Tinubu can't be captured that easily. What has Maduro been doing all along??!!
Others must learn from this. Any country that does not arm itself to the teeth this era will have itself to blame.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by LordAdam16: 10:51am On Jan 03
WriteerNg:
⚡U.S. sources report that the Delta special forces operation in Caracas is now in its most critical stages. The mission, focused on detaining Nicolás Maduro and several senior Venezuelan officials, is actively underway.

The U.S. military helicopters are operating at low altitude which make them an easy targets for air defense systems but there is no defensive response from the Venezuelan air defense forces..
assad encore

-Lord
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 10:52am On Jan 03
dermmy:
Others must learn from this. Any country that does not arm itself to the teeth this era will have itself to blame.


I haven't laughed this hard in a while. It isn't funny aswear.

How weak can someone be. Even Nigeria is not this weak, you will sweat before your army will reach Tinubu. 😂 🤣

Clown country. If e easy like this, the US for no waste their time prepare at all.

Bunch of jokers.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by Raynald: 10:54am On Jan 03
Honestly this was funny
That was too fast
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by LordAdam16: 10:54am On Jan 03
WriteerNg:


I haven't laughed this hard in a while. It isn't funny aswear.

How weak can someone be. Even Nigeria is not this weak, you will sweat before your army will reach Tinubu. 😂 🤣

Clown country. If e easy like this, the US for no waste their time prepare at all.

Bunch of jokers.
nigeria is this weak

-Lord
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriteerNg: 10:55am On Jan 03
⚡Colombia President says troops deployed to the Venezuela border after US attacks.
Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by chidekings(m): 10:59am On Jan 03
WriteerNg:


I haven't laughed this hard in a while. It isn't funny aswear.

How weak can someone be. Even Nigeria is not this weak, you will sweat before your army will reach Tinubu. 😂 🤣

Clown country. If e easy like this, the US for no waste their time prepare at all.

Bunch of jokers.
except china,Russia and a few countries.....USA can try this in almost any country and the chances of success is above 70 percent.
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