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Video: Russian soldiers robbing a bank in Gori.
2008-08-14
Posted by:3dc

#12  The words "Russian soldiers" and "discipline" should never be used in the same sentance. At least in a modern context.

After Russia "pulls out" you will see a notable increase of Ossetian fighters.

By the way, where are all those 1,600 Ossetian bodies at? You would think that Russia would have shown them by now. Guess they havent killed enough Georgians to fill a mass grave.
Posted by: ArmyLife   2008-08-14 23:34  

#11  A lot of propaganda floating around the internet from both sides. I see no indication this was taken in Gori or anywhere near where it is said it was taken.

I didn't know Russians permitted their ranks to wear beards.

I fail to see how it is "good" Russians are looting. If these are Russian soldiers it shows a breakdown in discipline, which bodes ill for the Russian Army.

If these are Russian soldiers...
Posted by: badanov   2008-08-14 23:08  

#10  Certainly irregulars. Because, honestly, its soooooooo easy to tell the difference between a Russian soldier who changed their uniform and an irregular.

Good to see that the Soviet doctrine of looting towns for supplies and riches is still alive and well.
Posted by: ArmyLife   2008-08-14 22:54  

#9  Almost definitely the Ossetian irregulars.
Notice the white armbands.
Posted by: DanNY   2008-08-14 22:30  

#8  Ironicically, these are probably the "Irregulars" from Ossetia. You know, the one's that are Russian citizens that need protecting.

Excuse me while I do a tiny smile at the bear while he tries to spin this. It will be like the Chinese Gymnastics team, nobody believes the excuse.
Posted by: Charles   2008-08-14 19:16  

#7  Maybe when they've finished stealing everything in Gori that there is to steal they'll leave.
Posted by: Ebbang Uluque6305   2008-08-14 19:05  

#6  Sorry. Missed your ;-)
Posted by: ed   2008-08-14 18:19  

#5  It's a joke son. Chuckle and move on.
Posted by: ed   2008-08-14 18:18  

#4  Why, ed? It is quite likely that the Ruskis that participated will get shot. Not because it is immoral and undisciplined, but because their superiors will think that the loot is rightfully theirs.

As for our soldiers, they are disciplined and righteous. I hope that they took samples of the cache as souvenirs. ;-)
Posted by: Spike Uniter   2008-08-14 18:16  

#3  I bet the US Soldiers that found a billion dollars cash at Saddam's palace are kicking themselves just about now.
Posted by: ed   2008-08-14 18:08  

#2  Nice to see the discipline is as good as ever.
Posted by: DarthVader   2008-08-14 17:29  

#1  Keeps them busy. Cut's down on the raping...
Posted by: tu3031   2008-08-14 17:25  

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