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Skybird · 08-15-14, 01:58 PM

Situation remains unclear and mysterious. There is no confirmation so far for that Russian IFV convoy passing the border last night, also Russia denies that it happened, and also denies that it has lost any unit in said artillery strike by the Ukrainians.

Kiev on its behalf so far does not give any evidence for its claims that were raised by the Ukrainian president's website first..

So...

It is possible that it is just a propaganda lie, much like the events staged by Saakashvili in Georgia 2008 to trigger a NATO intervention. I doubt that Russia would just not react at all if Ukrainian artillery just wiped out several of its armoured troops transports.

It'S also possible that it happened. In which case I still expect a Russian, and substantial military response, even if it is a delayed one. Absolutely possible that Putin tries to provoke a Ukrainian attack on some of Russia'S forces - to get a military excuse to go all in.

08-15-14, 01:58 PM	#180
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,783 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Situation remains unclear and mysterious. There is no confirmation so far for that Russian IFV convoy passing the border last night, also Russia denies that it happened, and also denies that it has lost any unit in said artillery strike by the Ukrainians. Kiev on its behalf so far does not give any evidence for its claims that were raised by the Ukrainian president's website first.. So... It is possible that it is just a propaganda lie, much like the events staged by Saakashvili in Georgia 2008 to trigger a NATO intervention. I doubt that Russia would just not react at all if Ukrainian artillery just wiped out several of its armoured troops transports. It'S also possible that it happened. In which case I still expect a Russian, and substantial military response, even if it is a delayed one. Absolutely possible that Putin tries to provoke a Ukrainian attack on some of Russia'S forces - to get a military excuse to go all in. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.