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2023-06-19 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

British Challenger Two tanks are seen on the Ukrainian front line for the first time as Russian helicopter attacks force Kyiv to 'pause' counter-offensive after at least 20 Western tanks and IFVs were destroyed

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Posted by Skidmark 2023-06-19 06:24|| || Front Page|| [15 views ] Top

#1 With 18 Missiles ‘Blocked’, Russia’s Vitebsk-25 Electronic Warfare System Saves The Day For Ka-52 Alligator

Posted by Abu Uluque 2023-06-19 13:38|| 2023-06-19 13:38|| Front Page Top

#2 It’s an armaque.

Posted by Super Hose 2023-06-19 14:06|| 2023-06-19 14:06|| Front Page Top

#3 I just tried a web search for armaque and came up empty. Did you misspell it or is it such an obscure reference that it isn't on the web?

Posted by Abu Uluque 2023-06-19 14:48|| 2023-06-19 14:48|| Front Page Top

#4 Arnaque is a French word that means swindle. Is that what you mean? Just curious. Words are interesting.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2023-06-19 14:50|| 2023-06-19 14:50|| Front Page Top

#5 KA-52, which has been performing horribly, actually has been doing a good chunk of the damage. Ukraine lacks a SAM that is short to mid-range. They have MANPADs(short) and Patriot, S300 and the NASAMS which are all in the medium to long range. There is a 5-10km gap in the air defense and the Russians took full advantage of it. The KA-52 can sit right down in that area, above their own lines and launch their anti-tank missiles with impunity.

Posted by DarthVader 2023-06-19 15:38|| 2023-06-19 15:38|| Front Page Top

#6 My apologies. I was trying to extend the French annual car-ba-que to armored vehicles. It made sense in my twisted mind.

Posted by Super Hose 2023-06-19 16:29|| 2023-06-19 16:29|| Front Page Top

#7 Carbeque - yes. We are all familiar with that term.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2023-06-19 17:33|| 2023-06-19 17:33|| Front Page Top

#8 Armaque - I like it!

Posted by SteveS 2023-06-19 19:54|| 2023-06-19 19:54|| Front Page Top

#9 Both work - bloody fantastic!

Posted by swksvolFF 2023-06-19 21:10|| 2023-06-19 21:10|| Front Page Top

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