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  "Fear. The city is rank with it." ~ Gothmog LOTR
context: I find it hilarious his military campaign that he thought would be over in 3 days, has gotten so bad, they are worried their enemy can strike their capital. >
  
  Very soon they will be able to. The West just wants to be certain its weapons aren't the ones that do it for fear of backlash. But I've been working with Ukranians for over 15 years and it's just a matter of time before they can hit the Kremlin/Moscow/St. Petersburg. And honestly, I wouldn't blame them for targeting political and military targets there. >
  
  The airbases they have been hitting show they can now. It's not fresh in my memory but I recall one air base they hit being nearly the same distance or less to Moscow. >
  
  No, according to the Russians that one was due to two people carelessly smoking, some how taking out an entire ammo dump + two aircraft complete separate of the area. >
  
  Picture this: Russia's top notch defense system mistakes a bird with an Ukrainian drone and accidentally destroys the Kremlin. >
  
  INTEGER :: bird_missile_decision
  REAL :: random_number
  random_number = RANDOM(0)
  IF (random_number .GT. 0.5) THEN
      bird_missile_decision = 1
  PRINT *, "Object is a bird. Peaceful coexistence achieved."
  
  ELSE
  bird_missile_decision = -1
  
  PRINT *, "Object is a missile. Initiating defense protocols."
  
  END IF
  STOP
  END >
  
  Why is the Russian missile system written in Fortran? >
  
  Because that's how ducking old it is. >
  
  I was moreso expecting machine code >
  
  Well it was translated from the punch cards it was into actual code for us to read on Reddit. >
  
  My view: this act is purely for domestic consumption in Russia.  Even if Ukraine has such long-range capability, there is no way they are gonna start firing rockets toward the Kremlin. It serves no military purpose and would be rotten PR. It would play directly into Russia's hands.. These are being installed publicly to give the Russian people the impression that they are under siege, rather than the ugly truth: they are the brutal aggressors in an unjustifiable war against a smaller neighbor that did not pose a threat to them. >
  
  100% most likely Russia has a psychological problem that they are trying to fix, and they will pull all the stop to do so. 
  I wouldn’t be surprised if they “bomb” areas of political significance to try an justify further escalation >
  
  What's sad is there is a way out of this for Poots. But his pride and ego won't allow it. He'd rather sacrifice every last able bodied person, and his country's economy than admit defeat. Trying to maintain this charade that things are going well, and your economy is still strong, has to be exhausting. >
  
  There’s an out for Russia but I don’t think there will s an out for Putin. Ukraine is determined to fight until they get back all there land including Crimea. There is just no way for Putin to survive that politically, either by a direct defeat or pulling out. >
  
  Just like Hitler, Putin is probably hunkered down secure in his lavish bunker/palace while he continue with mad quest to conquer Ukraine. >
  
  Problem for now though is that Putin is actually in a very upscale and isolated bunker, opposed to Hitler's damp and cramped concrete bunker in the middle of Berlin.
  I read a long time ago that the conditions were terrible inside Hitler's bunker because of a problem with air exchange/conditioning. They were in the middle of Berlin and had to hide the vertical air outlets more, and completion of the bunker may not have been finished as well.
  Putin is in the middle of nowhere with everything he can physically need, so his discomfort will take longer to reflect reality.
  The Russians heading into Berlin is what put the final pressure on Hitler to finally kill himself.
  I could be wrong, but this is what I remember reading/watching. I personally feel that Putin will probably experience some sort of mental breakdown before there is an actual physical threat from outsiders. >
  
  Granted what Putin is experiencing is very different than what Hitler experienced.  Still, just like Hitler, Putin is pretty much on his own alone and most likely trust no one for their "failure" to do what he told them.  
  Mental breakdown on Putin's part is probably what will happen unlike Hitler who put bullet in his temple. >
  
  Yes, good point. I also wonder if since Putin can stay protected for longer, that a physical illness or assassination attempt could end him too.
  And what you said about trusting the people around him is also very important. I remember reading that one of Stalin's last thoughts were that he couldn't even trust himself, let alone others around him.
  They are both "holed" up in the final stages of consequences, both physically and mentally.
  It's quite fascinating, and something I think we can all relate to, but on a much smaller scale of course. >
  
  
  that a physical illness or assassination attempt could end him too.
  
  That's exactly the reason why Putin has been a very illusive man the past few months and hiding in his posh bunkers. Putin knows without a doubt that this special operation can end the moment he dies. >
  
  And it's so typical too. Both Saddam and Gaddafi were found hiding in holes when everything finally crumbled. >
  
  Putin just needs to give every single Russian a 60 foot long table just like his, and they'll be fine.
  Article:
  Russian authorities have deployed air-defense installations in and around Moscow after several drone attacks hit the country’s heartland.
  Local residents posted photos in social media of cranes lifting Pantsir systems to rooftops in downtown Moscow, as well as defenses installed in the western suburbs, near President Vladimir Putin’s official residence. The images couldn’t immediately be confirmed.
  The deployments came after drone attacks last month hit military bases in Saratov and Ryazan, about 500 km (311 miles) from the capital, according to officials familiar with situation who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss matters that aren’t public. They said the new systems will supplement existing anti-missile systems around the capital.
  Russia blamed Ukraine for the attacks on its bases but Kyiv hasn’t officially claimed responsibility.
  Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov referred questions about the deployments to the Defense Ministry, Tass said.
  The Kremlin’s effort to shield the Russian population from the impact of its invasion of Ukraine are wearing thin as the war heads into its second year. A mobilization announced in September triggered an exodus of Russians seeking to avoid being called up.
  Later, authorities began checking bomb shelters across Russia after more than three decades of neglect since the end of the Cold War. >
  
  Seems to suggest that they would consider their sites to be fair game. >
  
  I think it means they are fair game, at least for anti-radiation weapons. >
  
  For all I care, that Pantsir system can sink through the roof. >
  
  Good. Let those fascist fucks live in fucking fear >
  
  Awesome, an amazing alliterative apophthegm. >
  
  No, this is because Putin is worried about a coup. >
  
  🚽of the 🌎 >
  
  The government is >
  
  I don't get it.
  Getting Moscow bombed by a drone should be effective in rallying the populace into conscripting additional troops to fight in Ukraine right >
  
  That’s the thing. Moscow hasn’t been bombed by a drone, and most likely won’t be. This move is purely a show for domestic Russians to make it look like they are in direct danger as propaganda to make sure your average Russian feels scared and will support the war. Putins whole plan is to make it feel like Russia itself is under attack, that they are in a direct war with nato, (who are somehow the aggressors), and that the very existence of Russia is at stake.
  To us, that’s very transparent. But to a country where the media is so tightly controlled by the state, it’s unfortunately fairly effective. >
  
  Well we can finally answer the burning question of the war.
  Q : ‘What air defense doing?’ 
  A : ‘Air defense climbing Moscow building!’ >
  
  Those videos always give me sweaty palms! >
  
  Pantsir not really good at taking out small kamikaze drones tbh. plus they probably gonna use swarm tactics so even if one or two go down they still get a couple more on target >
  
  idk why i’m getting downvotes. it’s true lol. SA-22 is a cool system, but if russia thinks they’ll really excel at killing swarms of kamikaze drones… >
  
  I'm suspecting another thing, that it might mean that Putin is no longer able to or simply willing to move around freely due to his deteriorating condition, so he's digging into where he will be staying from now on and this is more intended to protect what's left of his life than any serious consideration of an attack against Moscow. >
  
  🤞 >
  
  Special Military operation in reverse >
  
  Nice to see their fear. >
  
  They are going to do some wild shit to Ukraine, attack from the north and are worried about the retaliation. Buckle up >
  
  They've already tried and here we are a year later. >
  
  "How it started, how it's going" >
  
  Cannot wait for the leveling of that city! >
  
  So is a US drone with a Ukrainian flag on it about to fire a missile at the Kremlin? >
  
  Not a bad idea. We painted the Star of David on some bombs to take out a nuclear reactor in Iraq in the 80’s. Drone strike Putin with the ol yellow and blue. >
  
  Level that city and livestream it please. >
  
  Although I doubt it will happen, I really want to see the Kremlin, or what is left of it after a successful counter attack by Ukraine, in flames. >
  
  That would be a terrible idea. Although it would seem like a blow to Putin it will only make his "special military operation" more legitimate domestically. At the same time it would not achieve any military objective while wasting prescious equipment and ammunition.
  Edit: I believe Ukraine should focus on military targets that will weaken Russian offensive capabilities. Also, they should be focused on reclaiming Ukrainian territories. >
  
  Yeah definitely. It’s important for Ukraine to maintain the moral high ground at all costs. >
  
  Surrender now putin, while you still can. >
  
  I dont think he is on reddit, maybe you can email him about this. >
  
  Or amid fear of execution like some terrorists... >
  
  Bullies get punched. They should be afraid. >
  
  Simply fabulous >
  
  Ukraine not going to attack Moscow. Typical of Russians to think that.  They could attack power plants and substations and military airfields. I'd bet the whole Russian power grid would collapse and take months to repair. >
  
  The more tanks in Moscow, the less in Ukraine. >
  
  Tanks? You're welcome. >
  
  1,000 kamikaze drones are comin’ >
  
  I find this title misleading. It is not "fears of drone strike" as much as it it personal fears of Russian elite AND, more importantly, it is done for internal propaganda to steer russian public against Ukraine. Meanwhile, by installing airdefense weapons on public centers, they are endangering civilian population. It tells you that the Rus. Goverment is not afraid of drone attack on Moscow, or that they dont care if civilians will suffer.
  Meanwhile, the Bloomberg title implies that Ukrainians are planning the attack on Moscow. Which is no way true. >
  
  Moscow is now safe ! ...but what about the rest ?? >
  
  I’m sure the war planners in Ukraine are trying to figure out more attacks on Russia. >
  
  Poor baby's.... fears of drone attacks, OMG!  /s. It's okay for czar puti to terrorize Ukrainian cities, towns but RU is boosting air defenses, Awwww...... 😱