Russian warships fire on Ukrainian vessels (apparently)

ABBAFAN · 11-25-18, 02:23 PM

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.tel...-entering/amp/

Has anyone heard anything more substantial about this?

Skybird · 11-25-18, 03:18 PM

The Russians seem to be a bit toujchy regarding that new bridge of theirs. One ship loaded with explosives and being blown up under it could really make a scratch in the paint - and more.

Considering the status of Mariupol and its geographical location, we can expect more tensions about Ukrainian vessel trying to pass that area.

ikalugin · 11-26-18, 01:29 AM

Yes, for security and navigational safety reasons we are running fairly tight regulations on how ships pass the straits now, you need (a paid) (locman) pilot on board and so on.

Interestingly Ukraine has just declared wartime (but did not close the border with Russia or end the ongoing trade and economic cooperation), which would allow Poroshenko to remove remaining opposition and get re-elected with single digit approval ratings.

Makes one wonder if their Naval Forces behaviour could be related to that.

Jimbuna · 11-26-18, 06:18 AM

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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting as a result.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-46340283

Oh well, that should sort everything out then

Catfish · 11-26-18, 06:28 AM

The UN has its flaws, so you think it would be better to leave or abandon the UN project altogether, and this will then be the end of problems?

I don't think so.

Jimbuna · 11-26-18, 06:51 AM

No I don't.

The root of the problem is clearly the annexation of Crimea by Russia.

The point I was trying to make (rather sarcastically I admit) was that the UN have failed since the annexation first took place so what difference/effect will it have now.

11-25-18, 02:23 PM	#1
ABBAFAN Commander Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 456 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Russian warships fire on Ukrainian vessels (apparently) https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.tel...-entering/amp/ Has anyone heard anything more substantial about this? __________________ CHOOSE RFA! LESS GRAFT, MORE PAY.

11-25-18, 03:18 PM	#2
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,494 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	The Russians seem to be a bit toujchy regarding that new bridge of theirs. One ship loaded with explosives and being blown up under it could really make a scratch in the paint - and more. Considering the status of Mariupol and its geographical location, we can expect more tensions about Ukrainian vessel trying to pass that area. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

11-26-18, 01:29 AM	#3
ikalugin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 3,212 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	Yes, for security and navigational safety reasons we are running fairly tight regulations on how ships pass the straits now, you need (a paid) (locman) pilot on board and so on. Interestingly Ukraine has just declared wartime (but did not close the border with Russia or end the ongoing trade and economic cooperation), which would allow Poroshenko to remove remaining opposition and get re-elected with single digit approval ratings. Makes one wonder if their Naval Forces behaviour could be related to that. __________________ Grumpy as always.

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Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 16,897 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	The UN has its flaws, so you think it would be better to leave or abandon the UN project altogether, and this will then be the end of problems? I don't think so. __________________ >^..^<*)))>{ All generalizations are wrong.

11-26-18, 06:51 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,175 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	No I don't. The root of the problem is clearly the annexation of Crimea by Russia. The point I was trying to make (rather sarcastically I admit) was that the UN have failed since the annexation first took place so what difference/effect will it have now. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)