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militaryconflict2 years ago

Ukraine General's Bold Move Boosts Morale by Striking Russian Black Sea Fleet HQ

The recent missile strike on Russia's Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Crimea has given a morale boost to Ukrainian soldiers, according to Oleksandr Tarnavsky, the general leading the counteroffensive in the south. The attack is part of a larger strategy to make Crimea "untenable" for Russia. Ukrainian spy chief Kyrylo Budanov reported that two top Russian leaders were "severely wounded" in the strike. Despite recent successes, analysts caution that Ukraine still faces a tough fight ahead.

via Business Insider|
#black-sea-fleet#counteroffensive#militaryconflict
international-affairs2 years ago

"Ukrainian Women's Bold Gesture Boosts Fighter Pilots' Morale"

Ukrainian women are reportedly flashing their breasts to fighter helicopter pilots during their daily flyovers in an effort to boost morale. The pilots fly low to engage with civilians and avoid Russian air defense. However, the Ukrainian air force is struggling to keep up with the better-equipped Russian military, with half of one unit already killed off. President Biden recently declared that Russian President Putin has "already lost" the war in Ukraine.

via New York Post |
#fighter-pilots#international-affairs#morale-boost
international-affairs2 years ago

"Ukrainian Helicopter Crews Lifted by Women Flashing Support During Battle Against Russia"

Ukrainian helicopter crew members have revealed that women in Ukraine flash them as they fly overhead to boost their morale in the face of the ongoing conflict with Russia. The crew saves the GPS locations of these incidents, which serve as lighthearted moments in their dangerous missions. One woman even proposed marriage by holding up a sign. The Ukrainian air force is struggling against a better-armed Russian counterpart, with limited ammunition and no aircraft to counter Russia's newest models. President Zelenskyy has called for Western powers to provide reinforcements to prevent heavy casualties.

via Yahoo News|
#flashing-incidents#international-affairs#morale-boost
politics2 years ago

Taiwan's Winnie the Pooh Badge Punches Back at China.

Taiwanese air force pilots are wearing patches depicting a Formosan black bear punching Winnie the Pooh, representing Chinese President Xi Jinping, as a symbol of resistance to China's military drills around Taiwan. The patches, designed by Alec Hsu, have seen a spike in orders since Taiwan's military news agency published a photo of a pilot wearing it. While China claims Taiwan as its own territory, Taiwan's government rejects China's sovereignty claims. The Winnie the Pooh patch cannot be found on Chinese social media, but Beijing has been promoting videos and commentary about its drills around Taiwan.

via NBC News|
#china#military-drills#morale-boost
politics2 years ago

Taiwanese embrace anti-Xi Jinping badge featuring Winnie the Pooh punch

Taiwanese air force pilots are wearing patches depicting a Formosan black bear punching Winnie the Pooh, representing China's leader Xi Jinping, as a symbol of resistance to Chinese military exercises. The patch has seen a spike in orders since Taiwan's military news agency published a photo of a pilot wearing it. While Taiwan's air force does not encourage its members to wear the patch, it maintains an open attitude to anything that raises morale. China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has not ruled out taking the island by force.

via CNN|
#china#military-exercises#morale-boost