papachris
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Crikey! They don't learn. Always go in these high buildings instead of living in a bungalow
[Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)
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- Aug 24, 2020
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I think it might be something to do with the innate arrogance of Russians. 'That couldn't possibly happen to me'.
Diagram of the bridge structure here, for you nerds
It's likely to be less spectacular than blowing up visible bits of the deck, since the bridge will probably still be able to carry its own weight (evidently, since it's not collapsed), and it may well be able to carry cars or lighter loads. But in the long run unless they specifically designed the bridge for massive explosions* it'll have caused significant damage to the substructure which will heavily limit the capacity of the bridge.
The fun bit is that they probably can't actually inspect the damaged areas to find out how much load the bridge can safely carry, even assuming it's not now gradually sinking under its own weight, which is a possibility. So you either heavily restrict it indefinitely, or just run vehicles over it and hope for the best until something more obviously breaks, which is then a complete nightmare to fix.
* There are sections of bridge and building design codes which cover "forces due to explosions", but I doubt they go as far as the sort of explosion seen here.
- Aug 24, 2020
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Chechens have reportedly kidnapped someone in Moscow. Bundled him into a car. He called for help but no-one responded.
- Nov 11, 2009
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They'll come a point where the rats in a sack will all turn on each other.
- Aug 24, 2020
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Indeed. That point may not be too far away. Russia has made a lot of enemies. If the ethnic communities sense a weakness, they will go after the oppressors - ethnic Russians.
Here it is
I wonder if Russian Bet 365 offers odds on who's next
- Aug 24, 2020
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Odds are still being offered on Putin, but you'll have to be quick !
- Nov 11, 2009
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Is it just for the real Putin or any doppelganger too?
fly high
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With the blue light on the roof probably thought it was police or worse. Not going to step in are you.
Shropshire Seagull
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Could be wrong but I've always thought acts of war are not covered by insurance?
Shropshire Seagull
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Publicly filmed, unmasked (identifiable) perpetrators, car reg captured (fuzzed out in video).
Suggests, state (Russian) sponsored, set piece or not very discreate or professional kidnapping gang.
Do we know who the target was?
No wonder Zelensky didn't want to share details of Operation Spiderweb with Trump beforehand. This Darren Beattie character who is the acting Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs is a huge security risk. He hasn't even had proper security vetting. Trump has completely undermined the national security of the US and also global security with his highly dubious and ill-judged appointments... .
www.telegraph.co.uk
"Trump official who shut down counter-Russia agency has links to Kremlin
Darren Beattie, who alarmed the State Department with his pro-Moscow views, is married to a woman whose uncle has ties to Vladimir Putin
A senior official who dismantled the US government’s Russian disinformation unit is married to a Russian woman with links to the Kremlin, The Telegraph can reveal.
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Trump official who shut down counter-Russia agency has links to Kremlin
Darren Beattie, who alarmed the State Department with his pro-Moscow views, is married to a woman whose uncle has ties to Vladimir Putin
www.telegraph.co.uk
"Trump official who shut down counter-Russia agency has links to Kremlin
Darren Beattie, who alarmed the State Department with his pro-Moscow views, is married to a woman whose uncle has ties to Vladimir Putin
A senior official who dismantled the US government’s Russian disinformation unit is married to a Russian woman with links to the Kremlin, The Telegraph can reveal.
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That's an each way bet
It's excellent to have a civil engineer lurking on this thread! May your input be required more frequently
.Here is another pathetic! and stupid! post! from Donald! failing to understand! and call out! that Russia!hits Ukraine DAILY! I'm sure Poots can help with Iran and will insist that Iran increases it's supply of shaheds to Russia, to help defend against those terrorist Ukrainians!!...FFS 
papachris
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BBC News - Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump
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Trump is so sided with Putin. Why can't he tell Putin, no you started the war, you don't have to respond, you should end it. He is just Putin's puppet, repeating what Putin said
Putin will seek revenge for Ukraine drone attack, warns Trump
Trump says a call with the Russian president was a "good conversation" but would not lead to "immediate peace".
www.bbc.com
Trump is so sided with Putin. Why can't he tell Putin, no you started the war, you don't have to respond, you should end it. He is just Putin's puppet, repeating what Putin said