Born Hunter 17,629 Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Quote A suspected Russian-made missile has landed in Northern Cyprus after exploding in the air above a series of villages, according to officials. https://news.sky.com/story/russian-missile-hits-northern-cyprus-near-village-says-official-11752330 Maybe go skeg on holiday this year. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Greyman 25,220 Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 The world seems to be getting more unstable every day, even more insane is a missile has just exploded over a popular holiday destination and no one seems that interested Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,629 Posted July 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Greyman said: The world seems to be getting more unstable every day, even more insane is a missile has just exploded over a popular holiday destination and no one seems that interested Mental right!? Cyprus was always a bit of an interesting subject given it's proximity to Syria and also the fact part of it (Akrotiri) is a UK military base where the RAF fly combat missions from. IIRC Syrian jets did a mock attack on the base a while back, testing UK defences. Given how unlikely it is for a missile from Syria to hit Cyprus, it makes you wonder how many do go unaccounted for! I read somewhere that those soviet era S-200 air defences are a bit shite and the Syrians are resorting to just firing off as many as they can in desperation. The Israelis are probably coming in with jets a missiles that are 50+ years more advanced than what Syria has to defend themselves with. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,480 Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 Nothing is safe these days Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nicepix 5,650 Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Born Hunter said: Mental right!? Cyprus was always a bit of an interesting subject given it's proximity to Syria and also the fact part of it (Akrotiri) is a UK military base where the RAF fly combat missions from. IIRC Syrian jets did a mock attack on the base a while back, testing UK defences. Given how unlikely it is for a missile from Syria to hit Cyprus, it makes you wonder how many do go unaccounted for! I read somewhere that those soviet era S-200 air defences are a bit shite and the Syrians are resorting to just firing off as many as they can in desperation. The Israelis are probably coming in with jets a missiles that are 50+ years more advanced than what Syria has to defend themselves with. We used to have an apartment in Polis which is in the Greek part, but on the northern coast and was the front line when the Turks attacked. There are still bullet holes on the church from airborne strafing. I am surprised that the island is not yet united as there was a massive softening of opinion during the 15 or so years that we visited two or three times annually. At first opinion was very polarised, but as time went on more of the younger ones began to express sorrow at how things had turned out. I love the place. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,362 Posted July 2, 2019 Report Share Posted July 2, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, Born Hunter said: Mental right!? Cyprus was always a bit of an interesting subject given it's proximity to Syria and also the fact part of it (Akrotiri) is a UK military base where the RAF fly combat missions from. IIRC Syrian jets did a mock attack on the base a while back, testing UK defences. Given how unlikely it is for a missile from Syria to hit Cyprus, it makes you wonder how many do go unaccounted for! I read somewhere that those soviet era S-200 air defences are a bit shite and the Syrians are resorting to just firing off as many as they can in desperation. The Israelis are probably coming in with jets a missiles that are 50+ years more advanced than what Syria has to defend themselves with. What is Israel doing bombing Syria @Born Hunter what other countries are bombing Syria born? Edited July 2, 2019 by Francie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,629 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 6 hours ago, Francie said: What is Israel doing bombing Syria @Born Hunter what other countries are bombing Syria born? Israel aren't happy about Iran being there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Francie 6,362 Posted July 3, 2019 Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Born Hunter said: Israel aren't happy about Iran being there. Yeah an Iran's a theocracy too isn't it? Iran has the right to exist tho same as Israel, it's f****d up over there. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Born Hunter 17,629 Posted July 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Francie said: Yeah an Iran's a theocracy too isn't it? Iran has the right to exist tho same as Israel, it's f****d up over there. I don't know mate but it's easy enough these days to research. Iran certainly does have a right to exist, but given that Iran seem to be Israel's mortal enemy, lol, the Israelis have not taken well to Iran getting a foothold at their backdoor. They do not f**k about when they think the 'enemy is at the gates' and they are operating with absolutely cutting edge kit. They probably know more about the new F-35's combat capabilities than the yanks who built it. Well put, I agree it's 'f****d up'. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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