Russia/Georgia Situation News & Updates

Ukraine arming Georgia

I've found this

[edit on 9-8-2008 by Rentor]

Originally posted by SKUNK2
Well Gergia has apparently downed 10 Russian aircraft captured 2 pilots(1dead) and KO'd 40 armoured vehicles.

Russia confirmed 2 aircraft. No credible sources beyond that.

Originally posted by SKUNK2
According to reports Georgia has lost 50 people with 400 hundred wounded...

That doesn't take into account today's battle south of Tskhinvalli. Also the reports of many destroyed and burning pieces of Georgian armor indicate that Georgian casualties are far higher.

Originally posted by SKUNK2
Also reports of NATO(Turkey?) armoured vehicles and supplies headed to S Ossetia.

You can't be serious. NATO/Turkey armoured vehicles? You must have several news reports confused.

Russian armor is headed towards Tskhinvalli. Thats about it. NATO has no assets anywhere near there, nor does Turkey.

Originally posted by SKUNK2
Ukraine is also supplying Georgia with weaponry, many eastern bloc states are backing and support Georgia.

Yet more rumors.

Just on Russian Today "Georgia ship sunk in Abkhazia waters",Thats all I got,so keep an eye out for that story,Just two mins ago
I m watching RT now I ll post when it come up again.

[edit on 9-8-2008 by freemindmine]

Maybe the supplies coming from Georgian Forces that left from Iraq
They were equip with the best of the best NATO weapon.
Just a thought

reply to post by maloy


The NATO vehicles that have been spotted heading towards S Ossetia are most likely from Turkey as they are a part of NATO, and their country is next door...

I'm sorry I find this really crazy?

Anyone else find this really pathetic?

If someone already raised this question or concern I will edit this post out as soon as I find it....alot of pages I need to catch up on.

Did someone say that the Ukraine is supplying any military aid? Do they not have.....a nuke or two? Has someone speculated on whether the Russian's would appreciate Ukraine's involvement or view them as a threat as far as the possibility of using tactical nukes via mortars into the massing Russian forces?

Did anyone rule out that this Georgian President knew what kind of help he would be getting if he started all of this? or has it been determined that he went all solo on this? Is it possible that he had tacit support from other surrounding areas? Did the Israelies encourage this so they would have leverage over the Russian's when trying to get them to stop supplying Iran with weapon tech.?

I will go back a read the 20 or more pages I must have missed....but I will admit, now, if there are any Countries involved in this conflict (other than Russia) with any type of weapons of mass destruction.....well....I guess I am a bit more concerned then I was several hours ago.

Originally posted by Rentor
Maybe the supplies coming from Georgian Forces that left from Iraq

They were equip with the best of the best NATO weapon.
Just a thought

I have no idea I just got the end of it before it went off.I v been looking for links but no luck.
This is getting crazy.

[edit on 9-8-2008 by freemindmine]

Well word travels a lot faster then they can post on the internet.This is why we Have rumors first,TV news reporting, then later on after that links to online sources

[edit on 9-8-2008 by Rentor]

Please don't get ivolved Nato...

Please don't get involded Turkey

Please don't get involved Ukraine


I wish that the Russians would have stayed out...

The Georgians are going to get a big boost once thier Iraq-depolyed forces get there...

Originally posted by TKainZero
Please don't get ivolved Nato...

Please don't get involded Turkey

Please don't get involved Ukraine


I wish that the Russians would have stayed out...

The Georgians are going to get a big boost once thier Iraq-depolyed forces get there...

Yup and the russians will get pissed that their getting pushed back and then we can see real worries starting

reply to post by SKUNK2


NATO assets in Turkey are not stationed anywhere near the border Georgia. The Northeast part of Turkey is rugged terrain and mountains, and is a relatively quiet area with little population.

And I have seen absolutely no reports of any NATO or Turkey ground movement.

Originally posted by maloy
reply to post by SKUNK2

 

NATO assets in Turkey are not stationed anywhere near the border Georgia. The Northeast part of Turkey is rugged terrain and mountains, and is a relatively quiet area with little population.

And I have seen absolutely no reports of any NATO or Turkey ground movement.

Good lets hope it stays that way

Originally posted by Rentor

The Georgians are going to get a big boost once thier Iraq-depolyed forces get there...

Yup and the russians will get pissed that their getting pushed back and then we can see real worries starting

Are you joking? What are 2,000 troops being pulled from Iraq going to change? Georgia already has 35,000+ near the conflict zone, and have already been pushed out from Tskhinvali.

Russians being pushed back? Don't count on it. Georgia has just suffered a major defeat south of Tskhinvalli. Plus Georgian troops are being raided from Abkhazia in the West. After the second Russian armor column reaches Tskhinvalli, Georgia can forget about South Ossetia forever.

The link I found about Ukraine is dated Aug 6th. The basically said that Georgia is paying premium prices for weapons, including purchasing 40 sniper rifles. That is all that was said in the article.

As far as turkey goes. Only report that we have there is that the Turks are sending a navy to monitor a port, I think it was Poti. I could be wrong though.

As far as Nato sending reinforcement, this is a misnomer. The U.S. has 130 personal assisting in the training of the georgian army. Most of the time that the U.S. trains someone, it is usually because we gave them assets to train on. It only makes sense. The Nato supplies are most likely supplies given to georgia prior to this breaking out, that they are making use of. Thats my take on it anyway.

There is rumor that former eastern bloc nations are showing a sign of support and solidarity with Georgia, but that hasn't translated into anything.

Additionally reports show the the U.N. is stuck with there hand up there a$$, as anything that even remotely comes close to scolding is getting Vetoed

Nato is saying that russia needs to leave. Thats about it.

For all appearances, it appears that the true superpower is russia, NO ONE is standing up to georgia. I see the reasons why, but the very classification of a super power is a nation that excudes its power and sphere of influence.

just my opinion,

Camain

Originally posted by maloy

Originally posted by Rentor

The Georgians are going to get a big boost once thier Iraq-depolyed forces get there...

Yup and the russians will get pissed that their getting pushed back and then we can see real worries starting

Are you joking? What are 2,000 troops being pulled from Iraq going to change? Georgia already has 35,000+ near the conflict zone, and have already been pushed out from Tskhinvali.

Russians being pushed back? Don't count on it. Georgia has just suffered a major defeat south of Tskhinvalli. Plus Georgian troops are being raided from Abkhazia in the West. After the second Russian armor column reaches Tskhinvalli, Georgia can forget about South Ossetia forever.

Troops from Iraq are the best trained/equiped(with nato weapons) so its possible to push them back

Who started the conflict?

Georgia or Russia?

reply to post by manson_322


Russia would not last 1 month against the US. We have the only real experienced fighting ARMY on the planet. We have more than a million vets at this point to call on that have killed up close and fought in a real war. Russia has not had the money or time to keep all it's weapons nukes too up to date. You are a fool if you think Russia could destroy NATO.

Originally posted by Double Eights
Who started the conflict?

Georgia or Russia?

Does it really matter? In absolute deadpan honest truth they are both responsible. They both made mistakes for which the world shall pay.

reply to post by TXMACHINEGUNDLR


lol !