Russian invasion of Ukraine

[Kallisto]

It feels like boasting for the home front "Look how nice we are rescuing 700k children from the special military operation zone." when tbh I'd be surprised if there were 700k children in all of the areas put together.

[The Stormbringer]

I guess bragging about how many children you've kidnapped is certainly a thing you can choose to do. Not an intelligent thing to do, mind you, as this will only incense the Ukrainians into fighting even harder. Maybe that's the idea? Get Ukraine so mad they start rushing in angry and stupid?

[callipygoustp]

But it is a genocide by official standards. YUPPIE sure twists words in every post he makes, but this one is actually factually correct. It is a genocide (and a war crime) to kidnap 700k children to brainwash them into "proper russians".

Sure, it is "genocide". However, the title of the article doesn't reference the term.

[Gabriel]

Sure, it is "genocide". However, the title of the article doesn't reference the term.

It's not "genocide", it is literal textbook genocide.

[callipygoustp]

It's not "genocide", it is literal textbook genocide.

Does quoting it make it seem like I don't know that? I put it in quotes to denote the misrepresentation of the original title of the article.

[unfilteredJW]

Does quoting it make it seem like I don't know that? I put it in quotes to denote the misrepresentation of the original title of the article.

Yes, quoting denotes you don't think it's actually genocide. And we have to assume that because that's not a take we don't see around these parts.

And you are taking issue with his link, which he changed the color of, for misinterpreting a headline.

Just helpin' out.

[callipygoustp]

Yes, quoting denotes you don't think it's actually genocide. And we have to assume that because that's not a take we don't see around these parts.

And you are taking issue with his link, which he changed the color of, for misinterpreting a headline.

Just helpin' out.

Huh, I didn't realize changing the color of a link denoted a misrepresentation. And I thought it was just Yuppie trying his usual BS. Noted.

[Forogil]

Does quoting it make it seem like I don't know that?

Possibly, as it is at least one possible interpretation, https://www.grammarly.com/blog/quotation-marks/

But certainly not the only one.

I put it in quotes to denote the misrepresentation of the original title of the article.

Which is another possible interpretation of what you wrote, and one that makes more sense.

[YUPPIE]

First of all, I want to illustrate I emphasize blood-red bolded text if it's a particularly horrifying story to have it be more noticed for the gravity of the situation.

Besides that, I'm just mindblown. The world already knows everything Russia is doing, but how can they so shamelessly estimate 700k children kidnapped and get away with it?

[Calfredd]

First of all, I want to illustrate I emphasize blood-red bolded text if it's a particularly horrifying story to have it be more noticed for the gravity of the situation.

Besides that, I'm just mindblown. The world already knows everything Russia is doing, but how can they so shamelessly estimate 700k children kidnapped and get away with it?

The same way mobile game ads are all garbage and lie about gameplay but it's not worth trying to correct them. All Ukraine needs to say is 'That number is a lie' and be done with it.

[Poopymonster]

First of all, I want to illustrate I emphasize blood-red bolded text if it's a particularly horrifying story to have it be more noticed for the gravity of the situation.

Besides that, I'm just mindblown. The world already knows everything Russia is doing, but how can they so shamelessly estimate 700k children kidnapped and get away with it?

Easy.
After so much hyperbole, so much screaming about the thing, so much REEEEEEEing in impotent rage, it gets old.
No matter the cause, after seeing your drunken descend into mediocrity and conspiracy theories, the message gets lost in the screaming.
You could be against clubbing baby seals and no one would be on your side.
Given your histrionics, people would stop caring because of how you're trying and failing to get a message, any message really, across in a coherent manner.

[Mekh]

The same way mobile game ads are all garbage and lie about gameplay but it's not worth trying to correct them. All Ukraine needs to say is 'That number is a lie' and be done with it.

You're saying Russia is the Raid Shadow Legends of nations?

[Benggaul]

Story of a sealion in three Acts:

"I hate sensationalized headlines!"

*posts sensationalized headline in bold, red text*

"I like posting horrifying stories this way for more pizzazz!"

Fin.

[Deus Mortis]

You're saying Russia is the Raid Shadow Legends of nations?

It kinda fits in a way. We see far right wing people parroting the narrative given to them, probably being paid to do it just like the youtube hosts doing Raid ads.

[Gabriel]

but how can they so shamelessly estimate 700k children kidnapped and get away with it?

Because the world is not yet ready for doing a first strike against Russia. You have to let these things simmer, man.

[Nymrohd]

but how can they so shamelessly estimate 700k children kidnapped and get away with it?

Because they frame it as removing 700k children from a war zone. Which they created

[Iphie]

Because the world is not yet ready for doing a first strike against Russia. You have to let these things simmer, man.

Gabriel, honey, you know just as well as I that won't ever happen...well not unless China wants rightful Chinese clay back.

[Gabriel]

Gabriel, honey, you know just as well as I that won't ever happen...well not unless China wants rightful Chinese clay back.

Shut up! I can't hear you!

[YUPPIE]

Ukraine has allegedly attacked a Russian airport with drones

Ukraine has launched a drone attack on Moscow, the Russian defence ministry says, forcing flights to be diverted from Vnukovo International Airport.

Five drones were reportedly used in Tuesday's attack, which also targeted locations in the wider region around the capital.

The defence ministry said all the drones were shot down and there were no casualties or damage.

Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the alleged attack.

Restrictions at Vnukovo airport, one of Moscow's three international airports, have now been lifted. Flights from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt were among those affected.

According to the defence ministry, four of the drones flying in the Moscow region were shot down by air defence systems. A fifth was intercepted electronically before crashing.

"An attempt by the Kyiv regime to attack a zone where civil infrastructure is located, including an airport that receives international flights, is a new terrorist act," foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Telegram.

Russian state media said one of the drones crashed in the town of Kubinka, which is roughly 36km (22 miles) from Vnukovo airport in the south-west of the city.

Another was reportedly shot down near the village of Valuevo, also near the airport.

The BBC is trying to verify this information independently.

This is not the first drone attack to target Moscow. In May, Russia's defence ministry said at least eight drones caused minor damage.

It was the first time the city had been targeted by multiple drones since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and came after Moscow blamed Kyiv for a drone attack on the Kremlin.

Ukraine denied responsibility for both incidents.

[Gabriel]

Ukraine has allegedly attacked a Russian airport with drones

Ukraine has launched a drone attack on Moscow, the Russian defence ministry says, forcing flights to be diverted from Vnukovo International Airport.

Five drones were reportedly used in Tuesday's attack, which also targeted locations in the wider region around the capital.

The defence ministry said all the drones were shot down and there were no casualties or damage.

Ukraine has not claimed responsibility for the alleged attack.

Restrictions at Vnukovo airport, one of Moscow's three international airports, have now been lifted. Flights from Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Egypt were among those affected.

According to the defence ministry, four of the drones flying in the Moscow region were shot down by air defence systems. A fifth was intercepted electronically before crashing.

"An attempt by the Kyiv regime to attack a zone where civil infrastructure is located, including an airport that receives international flights, is a new terrorist act," foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Telegram.

Russian state media said one of the drones crashed in the town of Kubinka, which is roughly 36km (22 miles) from Vnukovo airport in the south-west of the city.

Another was reportedly shot down near the village of Valuevo, also near the airport.

The BBC is trying to verify this information independently.

This is not the first drone attack to target Moscow. In May, Russia's defence ministry said at least eight drones caused minor damage.

It was the first time the city had been targeted by multiple drones since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and came after Moscow blamed Kyiv for a drone attack on the Kremlin.

Ukraine denied responsibility for both incidents.

This bitch...