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A Russian warship that attacked Ukraine's Snake Island last month has reportedly been destroyed. Ukrainian military sources told the Times UK that the large patrol corvette — named Vasily Bykov — was hit by Ukrainian rockets early Monday morning local time. "Ship was destroyed, it is confirmed," one Ukrainian military source told The Times. Military sources told The Times that Vasily Bykov was one of one of two ships that attacked Snake Island last month, in an incident in which Ukrainian soldiers told the Russian ships to "go **** yourself."
It's not that big. Not what I would picture as a battleship, anyway. Still, helpful if it's gone.
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Wouldn't it be funny if Ukraine annexed the Russian Federation instead?
Yeah, I know...wouldn't be "funny"...just had to say it.
And if Turkey stands by its guns and doesn't allow replacements into the Black Sea, hope the Ukranians hit plenty more!Alright, I wasn't aware.
That changes my thoughts a bit, I must admit. But still, they did sink a military fortified ship.
Like Crimea?Don't laugh! But, with the Ukraine courage & tenacity, along with the tons of NATO & U.S. Armaments flowing in, maybe we should start worrying they may indeed go after Russian land!
And if Turkey stands by its guns and doesn't allow replacements into the Black Sea, hope the Ukranians hit plenty more!
Like Crimea?
Ukraine has an excellent mobile anti-ship cruise missle called Neptun (Neptune) with a range of 280km.
Ikr? Erdogan apparently feels his NATO membership is important.That was shocking! Erdogan? Who'd have thunk it?
It doesn’t have to be big to be a threat. That class of ship has a crew of 80, and can carry a helicopter. If it was truly sunk as reported, it’s a big win for the Ukrainians.It's not that big. Not what I would picture as a battleship, anyway. Still, helpful if it's gone.
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Don't laugh! But, with the Ukraine courage & tenacity, along with the tons of NATO & U.S. Armaments flowing in, maybe we should start worrying they may indeed go after Russian land!
It's not that big. Not what I would picture as a battleship, anyway. Still, helpful if it's gone.
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I agree. I was just making sure Chomsky realized we weren't talking about the USS Ticonderoga here. Yes, a boat of any size geared for war is a loss, especially when they can't replace it.It doesn’t have to be big to be a threat. That class of ship has a crew of 80, and can carry a helicopter. If it was truly sunk as reported, it’s a big win for the Ukrainians.
There you have it. I call it farsighted.Ikr? Erdogan apparently feels his NATO membership is important.
Vaguely reminiscent of Senator Brewster's comment to Howard Hughes in "The Aviator".
"It isn't me, Howard. It's the United States government. We just beat Germany and Japan. Who the hell are you?"
"We're the Republic of Ukraine. We just kicked your country's ass. Who the hell are you?"
Ikr? Erdogan apparently feels his NATO membership is important.
A Russian warship that attacked Snake Island where Ukrainian soldiers cursed out invaders has reportedly been destroyed
Military sources told The Times UK that Vasily Bykov was one of one of two ships that attacked Ukraine's Snake Island last month.news.yahoo.com
This has not been independently confirmed. It seems Ukrainian Marines in Odesa fired missiles at two Russian ships approaching the city, striking one of the ships. This supposedly happened before daybreak.
Ukraine has an excellent mobile anti-ship cruise missle called Neptun (Neptune) with a range of 280km.
Wasn't aware of Ukraine having a land based anti-ship missile. Glad to hear.
The Vasily Bykov is a Russian Frigate/Corvette.
Russia has some large Kirov class cruisers, but no battleships per se.
Define big? It's 308 feet long, can carry cruise missiles, and a helicopter, has a crew of 80 and can board 60 marines. Most navies would classify it as a "corvette" - smaller than a frigate, larger than a patrol boat, but large enough to sail independently.It's not that big. Not what I would picture as a battleship, anyway. Still, helpful if it's gone.
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