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Yep. We should NOT be involved in the airstrikes if it were to happen.

Belarus is its own entity. NATO can technically launch airstrikes targeting their Belarus military supply lines even, by giving warning to Russians and letting everyone in the world know. NATO have capabilities to debunk any Russian claims afterwards.

Ukraine made an mistake not investing in technicals. Given that Russians lack of ability to precisely engage moving targets and lack of situational awareness. Toyota with Anti-Aircraft Gun MANPADS Launcher System ATGMs for hit and run attacks. and other roles. Bordering countries can...

Stinger missile was used in Idlib few year prior, by Turkish forces or supplied to small amount to proxies. Based on footage, Stinger had poor performance engaging low flying fighter aircraft. Now this could be operator error. I don't know the variant of Stinger is used but Stinger did not get...

Targeting AD systems and weakening logistics is priority + they would have to acquire more TB2s.

Gimbal E/O systems used on helicopter platforms such as GOES-342 are manufactured by Urals Optical Mechanical Plant. Greatly behind compared to foreign counterparts, to the point that is not even comparable. Russians got technical support from Hensoldt South Africa to develop gimbal E/O for...

Probably helicopters too Mi-8/17, Mi-24s

https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/mysterious-case-missing-russian-air-force The first is the limited quantities of air-delivered precision-guided munitions (PGMs) available to most VKS fighter units. During combat operations over Syria, only the Su-34 fleet has...

From Russia, first I saw yet. Might not be actual footage

This could cause policy shift if true. Israel easing on weapon transfers from EU countries would not be good Russia.

Government is fence sitting and while currently helping Ukraine under the desk. Would be reluctant to provide such systems even they are light weapons, hip systems like Kargu get too much attention. TB2 technical support. Small arms, ammunition etc. is good. U.S. should give their loitering...

China have diverse high income economy unlike Russia, which is mainly natural resources. If same sanctions were applied to China, Chinese economy would had been much more effected as a result. It is not in China's interest to worsen relations with the west over Ukraine. West does have power to...

It can be achieved with soft power to an large extent. But requires capable economy. We need a long term plan to lower Russian influence and prop up their armed forces without ticking Russia off.

Launch platforms for MANPADs also can increase effectiveness. Like Avenger. US can easily provide.

Ukraine wants air defense systems UK could donate Rapier missile that they are phasing out. I don't know how long would training that. Could be ideal for western parts of the country. Also Starstreak missiles Anti Aircraft Gun with fire control system

Countries under Russian influence could destabilize as a result of economic sanctions. Would have consequences for Syria, Caucasus, Central Asia. It could change Russian PMC activities etc.

Camera distance goes from 7 km to 9 to 12 to 24 km