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| Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Mattswaggz(op): 4:15pm On Apr 16 |
Russia launched more than 700 drones and missiles at Ukraine in multiple waves overnight, killing at least 18 people in what local officials said was the deadliest attack in months.https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm29plylqnvo
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| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Mattswaggz(op): 4:16pm On Apr 16*. Modified: 5:40pm On Apr 16 |
Zelensky was complaining about all the attention moving away from Russian-Ukraine war to the middle east as if war is some sort of fashion show.......anyways, Putin is giving him all the needed attention(that's if he can stomach it). .He should get to work to protect the men that entrusted their lives into his hand instead of making them kpai needlessly and spreading propaganda of how he is defeating Russia's army with robots. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by FreeStuffsNG: 4:31pm On Apr 16 |
In a shocking twist of reality, Putin inspite of the immorality of killing, now seems to be prosecuting war with a measure of decency unlike Trump who blows up a school full of about 200 school children, blowing up 168 little children into unretrievable violently shattered pieces with US tomahawk missile in double tap. Putin never dropped bomb on Zelensky.
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| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by CodeTemplar: 5:16pm On Apr 16 |
Mattswaggz:If Putin's brain was optimally running, he will withdraw from Ukraine, invite over-productive nations like Ukraine, Singapore and Netherlands to start serious cocoa yam farming and demand a cut in exchange for land. Russia has so much land that they can rent out landmasss bigger than Nigeria n still have too much land. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Mattswaggz(op): 5:19pm On Apr 16 |
CodeTemplar:If only Zelensky wasn't working towards bringing NATO to Russia's doorstep then perhaps he would've avoided this conflict.....for a strong and strategic country like his, being neutral would've been the best option. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by donleo92(m): 5:25pm On Apr 16 |
Russia don vex..... ![]() We have had less of their war lately ![]() But wait oooh, Russia hasn't been able to kpai any Ukrainian leader ooh ![]() And yet Ukraine isn't considered a world power, but Iran of yesterday is considered a world power because them dey throw missiles anyhow and they are a Mus..lim country ![]() |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by SKOTOS: 5:25pm On Apr 16 |
Pitin is a hypocrite. He condemned Israel attacking Iran but see what he is doing to Ukraine |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by DeltaBachelor(m): 5:26pm On Apr 16 |
Deadliest attack kwa. Casualty is 18. Hmmmm. Why can’t all nations embrace peace ? Why must we fight all the time ? |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by FreeStuffsNG: 5:27pm On Apr 16 |
Zelensky has sent his drone operators to the gulf states to act as merceneries. Many have been killed by Iranian missiles. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Mattswaggz(op): 5:28pm On Apr 16 |
DeltaBachelor:Seems like it is in human Nature. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Fkforyou(m): 5:28pm On Apr 16 |
Wetin dey sup now? Everywhere just dey scatter scatter. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by muyico(m): 5:29pm On Apr 16 |
Great Russia Weldon Well doing |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Arrowhead71: 5:30pm On Apr 16 |
Mattswaggz:But your madman Putin is Talking about diplomacy in another war in Iran but failed to accept diplomacy in his evil agression against Ukraine....hypocrisy |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Bendeco02: 5:31pm On Apr 16 |
Shey ukraine sees themselves fit enough to fight war with russia. The aim of war is death, so don't disturb us. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by fineboynl(m): 5:33pm On Apr 16 |
U.s should stop holding Ukraine from striking deep inside moscow. If Ukraine start targeting deep inside moscow Putin will face pressure from Russians when their property is been destroyed. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by ogascomax: 5:33pm On Apr 16 |
Zelenski should be thinking about ending his war. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by fineboynl(m): 5:35pm On Apr 16 |
ogascomax:is it zenlisky or putin. Who is fighting who? |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by ogascomax: 5:35pm On Apr 16 |
fineboynl:Nobody is holding Ukraine for doing that. They have done that in the past. Ukraine does not have the means to do so. USA only told them not to use the missiles supplied to them. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Hez143(m): 5:36pm On Apr 16 |
CodeTemplar:lol!!! I can't help but laugh,I pray you tell us a country with this your ideology. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Mattswaggz(op): 5:37pm On Apr 16 |
fineboynl:Lol....you think leadership is all about being emotional right?.....this top countries do everything possible to avoid conflicts with each other.....if US mistakenly does that Russia might not attack directly but will also arm other or any country targeted by US with weapons to hit US mainland as well. You can see how US is diplomatically trying to stop China from offering help to Iran and also Russia is limiting the kind of help they offer to Iran....if US breaks the limit then both China and Russia would as well. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Mattswaggz(op): 5:39pm On Apr 16 |
Arrowhead71:They've been talking even before the war but have failed to reach common ground.....which means fighting will continue till one is exhausted or till the find common grounds. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by fineboynl(m): 5:41pm On Apr 16 |
Russia is getting it chips from condemn laptop and phones. Following the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the United States, European Union, and other nations enacted sweeping sanctions designed to block Russia's access to critical semiconductors, dual-use chips, and advanced technologies. These measures were designed to cripple Russia's defense industry by limiting access to high-tech components needed for missiles, drones, and armored vehicles As of early 2026, Russia relies on a combination of smuggled Western dual-use chips, Chinese alternatives, and a limited supply of domestically produced components to power its military equipment. Despite strict sanctions, Russia has successfully established clandestine networks to acquire millions of electronic components for drones, missiles, and armored vehicles. Key chips and components identified in Russian weapon systems to date include: NVIDIA Jetson Orin: This AI-capable supercomputer chip is used in the latest Russian MS001 drones (an advanced version of the Shahed/Geran), enabling autonomous target identification and AI-driven "killer" drones. NVIDIA Jetson TX2: Found in Russian Lancet attack drones, used for image recognition and locking onto targets.Western Dual-Use Components: Investigations have discovered thousands of chips from American and European manufacturers in Russian missiles (Iskander, Kinzhal) and drones. Major brands identified include: Texas Instruments (microcontrollers, power management)Infineon Technologies (power modules)Analog DevicesIntel & AMD (used in various systems)Monolithic Power SystemsCTS CorporationMicron Technology & MicrelClandestine Sourced Chips: Russia frequently uses Chinese firms to reroute Western electronics via intermediary networks, often labeling them as "consumer electronics" to bypass restrictions. Domestic Production: While Russia struggles with high-end chip production, it has achieved limited domestic capabilities:Mikron: The country's primary semiconductor manufacturer, capable of producing chips at 90nm and 65nm, which are used in smart cards, bank cards, and some electronics, though they lack the capability to produce advanced military-grade chips.K1946VK035: A 32-bit microcontroller for aircraft and robots launched in late 2024. Kremniy El Group: Produces integrated circuits and power modules for defense.Future Outlook:Russia is investing heavily in domestic alternatives and working toward establishing 28nm local chip manufacturing by 2027 and 14nm by 2030, according to TAdviser. However, the current battlefield capability heavily depends on smuggled Western hardware. Russia continues to obtain semiconductors despite intense sanctions by using complex, clandestine supply networks, primarily via China, Hong Kong, Turkey, and the UAE, which procure Western components and re-export them. These illicit networks use front companies to bypass export bans, often utilizing "dual-use" items found in consumer electronics, which are then harvested for military applications.Key reasons for continued chip access:Third-Party Intermediaries: Companies in China and Hong Kong serve as intermediaries, purchasing chips from Western manufacturers and selling them to Russian defense companies.Front Companies and Sanctions Evasion: Russia uses an "ephemeral" network of newly created trading companies in countries like Armenia to disguise the true end-user.Dual-Use Goods: Many necessary components are not exclusively military; they are commonly used in civilian items like washing machines, laptops, and automobiles, making them easier to procure.Pre-War Stockpiles & Smuggling: Large pre-war inventories and smuggling networks have bridged the gap in supply.Failure of Domestic Production: Russia’s domestic chip production is 20–30 years behind, with manufacturers like Mikron failing to match Western capabilities, making imports necessary for military technology.Despite these imports, sanctions have severely crippled Russia’s ability to manufacture high-performance, domestic technology, leaving them reliant on these complex, high-risk procurement methods |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by sleek214(m): 5:42pm On Apr 16 |
Deadliest with 18 dead, they should go and learn from Israel |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Stephen0mozzy: 5:44pm On Apr 16 |
House wey dem bomb still get light. Chai 😭 At this point, I think the war is just a chess game for two bored Head of State. Russia nor gree win, Ukraine nor gree surrender nor win. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Klington: 5:46pm On Apr 16 |
18 casualties......deadliest attack. Nigeria.... 100, 150 ,200 casualties.....normal attack. Consequences of having a colossal failure in charge. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by ogolemati: 5:48pm On Apr 16 |
FreeStuffsNG: can you relocate to Iran and make noise please,stop hiding here
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| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by ogolemati: 5:50pm On Apr 16 |
FreeStuffsNG: for your empty Sk now ,you know everything
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| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by tesseract: 5:56pm On Apr 16 |
Some of you OPs need to go learn how to create reasonable polls...not these nonsense I keep on seeing everyday. |
| Re: Russia Launches Deadliest Attack In Months, Killing 18 In Ukraine by Ralp226: 5:57pm On Apr 16 |
Fake news … always the same news over and over Make Russia just finish these fucking Ukraine but the only thing holding Russia is because both Ukraine and Russia are one people and they speak almost the same language … brothers and sisters fight Dey always be like play but if na another country… believe me by now they will be history FAFO 😁😁😁 |
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