₦airaland Forum

EVarn:
What I notice is that the NA is always quick to deny reports. This has seriously affected public trust in them. I think the NA should own up more when such attacks happen, there isn't any need for lies, it will definitely be revealed. Better to admit the truth:

"They attacked Damasak, and unfortunately overran the town due to information they must have acquired from insiders. We have noticed this unfortunate trend these past months, some unscrupulous elements and 5th columnists within the society are actively aiding and providing Intel to BH/ISWAP. However, concerted efforts are now in motion to reverse the attacks, and retake the town, we need the continuous support of the public to achieve victory. The NAF alpha jets and helicopters have been conducting robust strike actions against terrorist positions in the town. The NA wishes to reiterate that we are fully ready and equipped to secure Nigeria's territory and conduct our constitutional duties. Thank you". Full stop.

The public are like sheep, they get easily swayed and once convinced, it is hard to persuade them. That is why being a politician is difficult. So the army should notch up the propaganda, not lies, but propaganda.

nemesis8u:
Off topic

What does the title apostle mean or signify ?

jakeporeshenko:
I don’t think they’re old, plus the source is usually accurate.

jakeporeshenko:
NA Troops and NAF ensured that dead Boko boys littered damasak
I don’t want to post the gory images so here’s the link

https://twitter.com/yunusxonline/status/1082984044164509698?s=21

https://twitter.com/ogundamisi/status/1082965966122897409?s=21[/quote]I think few of the pictures are old.

komekn:
Absolute waste of money.

Odunayaw:
Infact I wanted asking @CaptainStephen & allexpensive if the insurgents still use VBIEDs pre-assault

Those bad things were crazy in 2016. I just imagine the Armed Forces releasing a ISR video of any of these battles. It could go a long way

jakeporeshenko:
Why do we need an attack heli with coaxial rotors ?

By the way Egypt got KA-52 almost 2 years ago now and they are still finding it difficult to gain operational status.

Odunayaw:
They would just resort to suicide bombings

No be high-tech war be this

Xbee007:
Me: Maybe we should get some KA-52 AH.
BHT:

Odunayaw:
30 bawo

Make we split am between Mi-17s & Mi35Ms o

jakeporeshenko:
NAF AIRCRAFT DESTROY TERRORISTS’ GUN TRUCKS IN NIGHT ATTACK AT AUNO IN BORNO STATE

The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed some terrorists’ gun trucks in air strikes conducted at Auno in Borno State. The attacks were executed yesterday, 7 January 2019, whilst providing close air support for ground troops who were responding to an attack on their location. The ATF scrambled a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet and an Mi-35M Helicopter Gunship, supported by an Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft, to locate and engage the group of terrorists’ gun trucks.

Overhead the target area, the ground troops were seen engaging the terrorists, who were in a convoy of gun trucks, in a fierce gun battle. After deconfliction, the Alpha Jet and Mi-35M took turns in engaging the terrorists causing them to beat an immediate retreat. In the process, 3 gun trucks were hit and destroyed while several of their fighters were neutralized. The hall of fire from exploding munitions in one of gun trucks was visibly seen. Some of the survivors, who were seen attempting to flee the location, were taken out in follow-on attacks.

IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZOTQiPbfZU

jakeporeshenko:
NAF either upgraded one of the sensors on their ISR platforms or a new software

ugo4u:
One puzzle I'm yet to unravel is how most American soldiers with heavy kits/body armour which even limits agility, still pile up casualties. One is left to wonder what's the essence of those heavy gear(atimes are up to 50pounds) if they're not keeping the soldiers save putting into cognizance the rounds being fired by Talibans(Ak 46).
Korengal/restrespo and only the dead, are battlefield documentaries that are eye-openers to the uncertainty, fear and even confusion in the battlefield.

abokibuhari:
You know they just shut DT Borno

Odunayaw:
Bro, I tell you, I play deaf and dumb.

You try to bring reasons they go full ape shiit on you with ignorant talks.

So man, when these questions come, play deaf & dumb

Afamed:
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Odunayaw:
Yeah I remember you explained Ghatak's role

In my spare time I consume everything I can find.

I can't seem to see enough to form an opinion on SIOT

abokibuhari:
No tell me you fall for APC propaganda

SalamRushdie:
God bless the the Mi35M... We need more attack helicopters instead of jets for this Boko haram war ..God Punish Buhari and Boko haram

psucc:
Another Lai Mohammed. I think the best one can make out of the story is by reading it the other way round. Now reporting Boko Haram crisis attracts arrest and closure of the media house.

Osagyefo98:
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NIGERIAN AIR FORCE HELICOPTER GUNSHIP DESTROYS TERRORISTS’ GUN TRUCKS IN NIGHT RAID NEAR DAMASAK IN NORTHERN BORNO STATE

The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed some Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) gun trucks in air strikes conducted near Damasak in Northern Borno State. The attacks were executed yesterday, 5 January 2019, whilst providing close air support for ground troops at Damasak who were in pursuit of the terrorists who had attempted to breach their location. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Mi-35M Helicopter Gunship engaged the group of terrorists’ gun trucks in successive waves of attacks as they retreated, destroying and immobilizing 3 of them while causing significant damage to others and neutralizing several terrorists.


IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

NIGERIAN AIR FORCE HELICOPTER GUNSHIP DESTROYS TERRORISTS’ GUN TRUCKS IN NIGHT RAID NEAR DAMASAK IN NORTHERN BORNO STATE

The Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has destroyed some Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) gun trucks in air strikes conducted near Damasak in Northern Borno State. The attacks were executed yesterday, 5 January 2019, whilst providing close air support for ground troops at Damasak who were in pursuit of the terrorists who had attempted to breach their location. The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Mi-35M Helicopter Gunship engaged the group of terrorists’ gun trucks in successive waves of attacks as they retreated, destroying and immobilizing 3 of them while causing significant damage to others and neutralizing several terrorists.


IBIKUNLE DARAMOLA
Air Commodore
Director of Public Relations and Information
Nigerian Air Force

One of NAF's best video so far. It was a wooping 6mb I don't recall seeing any NAF video with that quality. Impressive!!!

Update: Multiple sources said #Nigeriantroops successfully repelled an #ISWAP attack last night, killing scores of the attackers and burning down at least 5 of their trucks. ISWAP, curiously, has not issued a statement, apparently because they suffered defeat.
Credit: A. Salkida

saint2ace:
You have 2, I have 4, 2 wawu and 2 regular. One each for me and madam