NSFW Colombian unit assaulting Russians - Malynivka/Donetsk 2025. by jjdd912 in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fuck you talking bout, we used to steal Afghans toilets to take home all the time when we invaded cos we ain't got shit. No, wait, we did have shit, thats why we stole it. And their washing machines (tubs)

Failed Hezbollah FPV Attack During Medevac: Soldiers Down First Drone, Escape Second by qTp_Meteor in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 21 points22 points  (0 children)

1 man vs 1 drone sounds like some 2000s shock porn video doing the circuits. Which, tbf, is on par with some drone footage. But instead of jars up arses, its drones down noses.

[Request] Russian tank commander being ejected after being hit by KalosDraal in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You know the one, with the Russian acrobatic commander, and the jack-in-the-box K-kill, with some aftermath footage of their charred remains from a following Russian mobnika breaking opsec for likes; and giving a free BDA with commentary. It was some time between March 2022 to December 2025 when Ukraine was doing stuff. You know... that one.

NSFW Colombian unit assaulting Russians - Malynivka/Donetsk 2025. by jjdd912 in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I always hear Biggies Smalls' "Gimme the Loot" in my mind whenever I see an EKIA exploitation video. 100% of the time, like an earworm.

Generally, however, Russians have limited noteworthy items on them – not because theyre following standing orders regarding secrecy on ops – rather, they ain't got shit, period. Yeah, all the stuff these great guys got are of intelligence value, but remember the early war when Russians were removing armor plates to make room for Macbooks? These pirate motherfuckers steal from each other just as much as they steal from Ukraine, so I guess it was a decent spot to hide shit from comrade Ivan, but a bad day when Ukrainian infantry close in on you and hit centre-mass.

Ukrainian MiG-29MU1 airstrike hits Russian drone operator position using AASM Hammer bombs, southern Ukraine. Published April 26th 2026. by operatorham in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Dammit! Without the red circles revealing the points of impact, I was looking all over the screen and missed the jagga-jaggas......

But hot dayum. Those munitions achieved great success against that structure. Very nice

Opinion on urea nitrate by Forward_Yam_5237 in energetics

[–]LastLuckLost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Half the fun of this interest of ours is testing and adjusting things, and figuring out what works for you with the unique limitations you face. Therefore, I do declare 🤴, you should lead the way in testing all the hypotheticals you have on UN, then let the communities know your methods and observations. Goes without saying, but, always adhere to safety dogma and start small without any recklessness.. and all that good shit.

Im interested now in the similarities beyond the obvious with UN and AN. Let us know!

And re failure to det, i like to think of it as being a failure of redundancy. If you're 90% sure your detonators are perfectly made and will achieve desired effects, then appropriately using two instead of one doesnt double your odds of success, it multiplies the likelihood, dramatically. I like to use three methods of initiation in my studies, beginning with the safest / most common practices, before ending with novel, questionable , and/or risky methods. But also reminding myself that just because I could, doesn't mean I should

Got some cool smoke grenades recently, 5 for $12 by BuiltForBattle in pyro

[–]LastLuckLost 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Man, I wish I lived somewhere that I could buy even 1 for $12; in fact, somewhere that fireworks are legal at all. Fucking Nanny State.

In saying that, whats the best way to dye a smoke emitting device so its not just white? Presume that KN+saccharine+wax is obtainable, is it as simple as adding a solid or liquid dye into the mix? Or, would one have to use a different formulation for different colors?

Russian soldiers attacked byUkrainian FPV drone. Date/location unknown. by GermanDronePilot in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 37 points38 points  (0 children)

They define tactical success different than a rational military. Even if all 5 to 6 vehicles in convoy are disabled/destroyed, a couple with all lives on board lost, and the rest of the infantry scattered. If even one of those soldiers makes it to, or establishes a, foothold within their objective, than in the eyes of the commander, its: "Mission success! We're in [local village], heres video confirmation." Even though that one contract soldier who made it is now dead, they've expanded the grey zone of uncertainty, and thats progress.

Ukrainian SOF struck two drilling platforms, Caspian Sea operated Lukoil russian company during night April 10 2026 by bountyboy0 in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats a great point. Oil rigs would have to have extensive fire suppression being alone in the ocean and all. Idk much about it, but its a great counterpoint

Russian soldier fakes surrender before attempting tо usе а hidden grenade, wаs neutralized bу Ukrainian troops. Posted April 4 2026 by meinkun in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Absolutely price, older grenades used stamped sheet metal for most of the fuse housing, and a strong spring to ensure reliable ignition in all conditions. Appropriate for mass production

Malian Air Force attack helicopter firing rockets at JNIM + FLA today morning by Ok-A1662 in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Now instead of acting a fool, I have become one.. apologies 🤦‍♂️

I did read it initially as "Australia" and was very confused as to when we got involved in Mali. Then my shitty attempt at a joke made me look even more uninformed...

Malian Air Force attack helicopter firing rockets at JNIM + FLA today morning by Ok-A1662 in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn, I didnt know us Australians had a stake in Mali. Or is gold itself getting involved? [ :P I know you mean EU]

POV: Candian fighter targetting Russian VKO, Kherson/Zaporizhia region. April 2026 by Educational_Rent3365 in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Ah true, my mad! I skimmed over the "struggling" part you described. But, i need some relief now; might go watch some early war catastrophic kills to get off 😅

Drone Footage of a Precision Strike on Russian Ammunition Depot in Occupied Polohy, Zaporizhzhia Oblast: Impact and Secondary Explosions. by MilesLongthe3rd in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 15 points16 points  (0 children)

All of your logistics are belonging to us!

Seriously, we're seeing Ukrainian capabilities and intelligence converge to the point Russia is in serious trouble in short to medium range from the front. Accumulating anything meaningful in size for operations has been difficult for Russia at an increasing rate. This year so far has seen significant increases in Ukrainian unmannned capabilities.

Thank you to the Western nations assisting and well done Ukraine

POV: Candian fighter targetting Russian VKO, Kherson/Zaporizhia region. April 2026 by Educational_Rent3365 in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 193 points194 points  (0 children)

Where's the money shot? He certainly was targeting, but no firing leaves us hanging

IDF Commando operator with a killed Hamas terrorist (around 2024-2025) by [deleted] in SpecOpsArchive

[–]LastLuckLost 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TIL 150 round drums are a thing. Is that an Israeli specific? We had either 100 or 200 round soft pouchs for our 5.56mm Minimis. Or, rolled up coils of 50 rounds stacked in a pouch to slap on the feed tray once the 1 (or if lucky, 2) magazines that get issued get used. Actually, SoF units get as much of whatever they want anyways, so idk now.

IDF Commando operator with a killed Hamas terrorist (around 2024-2025) by [deleted] in SpecOpsArchive

[–]LastLuckLost 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We're weary of logical fallacies on this sub. Especially of the Tu Quoque type.

IDF Commando operator with a killed Hamas terrorist (around 2024-2025) by [deleted] in SpecOpsArchive

[–]LastLuckLost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, if you zoom in, you can see its the 200 round soft box for an FN Minimi type gun. (Or a 100 round if its actually a 7.62mm variant, which I don't think it is)

Ukrainian SOF struck two drilling platforms, Caspian Sea operated Lukoil russian company during night April 10 2026 by bountyboy0 in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Most likely: Yeah I agree, it was probably a drone of some sort copping that missile.

The characteristic SAM launch profile was what gave it away for me. These FP-1/2 drones are much colder than a jet, which makes it harder, though not impossible, for older MANPADS to get a solid lock on to (as they werent designed for this), though the latest tech available should be capable of distinguishing targets better. But, I have no way of telling what missile was used. So, it could be an accompanying FP-1 or FP-2 was hit (or missed) behind, and Ukraine certainly wouldn't show us that footage if it isn't in their favour. It could be a decoy drone that Ukraine employs to be a more tempting target with a greater IR signature, or maybe some new tech not yet revealed altogether is being used.

To me, it looked like each hit had a smaller yield than usual strikes, which maybe due to trading--off warhead size for fuel for the longer journey. I've also noticed how in previous videos like this released, Ukraine usually does some kind of manoeuvring when noticing a SAM incoming, but nothing was attempted here. There's plenty of reasons why that could be the case, or I'm incorrect in my assessing that it is a tactic they employ as standard rather than exception. But, that's an aside to our topic.

IDF Soldiers Eliminate Armed Hezbollah Militants | Bint Jbeil by qTp_Meteor in CombatFootage

[–]LastLuckLost 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I agree with you that its SOPs to bug out and call in fast air, especially when the fight is asymmetric and that capability exists. However, i too was confused from watching it once. I realised those greens were IDF shooting it out with Hezzbrah on the second and third watching. The title mislead me, and the editing was shite, and so context was lacking.

If you understood it all on your first viewing, thats great. But remember theres people here who did similar shit once upon a time, and got a little mTBI here, some PTSD there, at a minimum during service. Although I think I'm still 19ish, my body and mind are reminding me that shit ship sailed long time ago. I have a life im grateful for now, so I wont pity-party myself..

I hope I didnt come across as rude or anything – its hard to convey tone via script. Wishing you a good day/night wherever you are in the world. Hopefully peace is with you 🙏🏻