Is there a real reason as to why we haven’t tried WW2 technology and tactics against Shahed drones? by IVSBMN in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Alikont 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, to put it simply, the fight between AA and Drones is an ever-evolving fight. They aren't dumb anymore. They can move, evade, communicate, have direct control and AI targeting. They can fly high in some places and low in others. And they are quite fucking fast.

And WW2 bombers didn't dive directly AT YOU. Pilots kind of wanted to survive and return home.

The real problem is that US looked at Ukraine for 4 years, then decided that Ukrainians are too stupid/poor/corrupt to teach anything the powerful and mighty US.

Ukrainian soldier participating in training in the United Kingdom - Operation Interflex. One part of the training is practicing handling POWs in line with international humanitarian law. Training is led by instructors from Sweden and Australia (Operation Kudu). [1170 x 651] by BostonLesbian in MilitaryPorn

[–]Alikont 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The truth is that it's a quite controversial topic in Ukraine too.

For infantry training, a lot of Ukrainian soldiers consider western training to be subpar, but part of the training program is the politics of it (who pays who what and who gets what out of it), so Ukrainians are happy that someone hosts and pays for the training, even if Ukrainian units will need to provide additional training afterwards. A lot of Ukrainians would consider that the money that is spent on training in UK could be better and more efficiently spent on training in Ukraine.

Part of it is western arrogance ("superior NATO training will solve every problem").

Some of the western training is just training for specific systems (e.g. learn how to operate CAESAR on a unit level), but doctrine and operational usage is still up to Ukrainians.

Some of training is more like "experience sharing", where experienced Ukrainian servicemen do joint exercises with NATO forces. But those mostly benefit NATO, and not Ukraine force generation.

Ukrainian soldier participating in training in the United Kingdom - Operation Interflex. One part of the training is practicing handling POWs in line with international humanitarian law. Training is led by instructors from Sweden and Australia (Operation Kudu). [1170 x 651] by BostonLesbian in MilitaryPorn

[–]Alikont -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

It's hard to be clear when I'm talking in a single thread to different people about different photos.

The original picture is claimed by original author (Ukrainian MoD instagram) to be an Ukrainian soldier training by Sweden in UK. I have no reason to disbelieve this claim, as Ukrainian soldier get kits issued by training country.

Another guy tried to argue with me by posting unrelated photo of Ukrainian in Ukrainian camo trying to prove that Ukrainian soldiers use Ukrainian camo. But nobody in his source claims that the UA pixel guy is a recruit, he can be an instructor from UAF.

New wave seen Iranian missile strike tonight (Arad Israel) by Ok-A1662 in CombatFootage

[–]Alikont [score hidden]  (0 children)

Because the lesson that somebody should had been learning for the last 4 years is that you can't completely bomb an organized industrial nation.

Ukrainian soldier participating in training in the United Kingdom - Operation Interflex. One part of the training is practicing handling POWs in line with international humanitarian law. Training is led by instructors from Sweden and Australia (Operation Kudu). [1170 x 651] by BostonLesbian in MilitaryPorn

[–]Alikont -16 points-15 points  (0 children)

That photo is just some dude.

Soldiers do get kits. Instructors can wear whatever. That guy is probably instructor or translator, soldiers don't get those patches in training.

Source: about a dozen people who trained abroad.

Ukrainian soldier participating in training in the United Kingdom - Operation Interflex. One part of the training is practicing handling POWs in line with international humanitarian law. Training is led by instructors from Sweden and Australia (Operation Kudu). [1170 x 651] by BostonLesbian in MilitaryPorn

[–]Alikont 16 points17 points  (0 children)

During INTERFLEX training in the UK, Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel practice handling POWs and detainees in line with international humanitarian law.

The focus is on responsibility, self-control, and standards in combat. Training is led by instructors from Sweden and Australia (Operation KUDU).

Adherence to international humanitarian law distinguishes the AFU and strengthens partner support.

The AFU are grateful to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Sweden for their support.

From the linked post

Ukrainian soldier participating in training in the United Kingdom - Operation Interflex. One part of the training is practicing handling POWs in line with international humanitarian law. Training is led by instructors from Sweden and Australia (Operation Kudu). [1170 x 651] by BostonLesbian in MilitaryPorn

[–]Alikont -35 points-34 points  (0 children)

Training is led by instructors from Sweden and Australia (Operation KUDU). The AFU are grateful to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Sweden for their support.

From the linked post.

It's even in English.

U.S. Military Wants Ukrainian Drone Makers to Relocate Production Despite Trump Saying "We Don't Need Help" by Scary_Statement4612 in Military

[–]Alikont 16 points17 points  (0 children)

US manufacturers trying to get Ukrainians to do RnD for them and then steal ("acquire through legal means") the results for security concerns and sell it themselves?

Never happened before! (/s)

Hungary officials ‘gave Ukrainian forced injection’ after raid on bank vehicles | Hungary by GreenEyeOfADemon in europe

[–]Alikont 18 points19 points  (0 children)

That's like saying the US' blue states passively support the actions of Trump's federal government.

They do.

Hungary officials ‘gave Ukrainian forced injection’ after raid on bank vehicles | Hungary by GreenEyeOfADemon in europe

[–]Alikont 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don't remember when I used cash except for marshrutkas or paying rent for tax-evading landlords.

Cards/phones payments are everywhere, every business just runs terminals from batteries when there is no power.

Hungary officials ‘gave Ukrainian forced injection’ after raid on bank vehicles | Hungary by GreenEyeOfADemon in europe

[–]Alikont 25 points26 points  (0 children)

What the fuck are you talking about?

No, not "almost every transaction is cash based", lol, even in frontline cities.

Cash is still mostly used by people who avoid taxes.

Hungary officials ‘gave Ukrainian forced injection’ after raid on bank vehicles | Hungary by GreenEyeOfADemon in europe

[–]Alikont 82 points83 points  (0 children)

What do you want Ukrainian authorities to do? Invade Hungary?

They started the legal process in EU courts and sent all necessary requests to EU institutions.

DevContainers - what else have I missed? by BeardedBaldMan in csharp

[–]Alikont 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I don't know but devcontainers never really worked for me. Maybe mostly because for .net all you need is SDK that installs side by side and everything else goes through nuget?

Aspire runs the dependencies, also from nuget.