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[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 73 points 1 month ago

The incident occurred in Norway’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Barents Sea, which is divided between Norway and Russia. The Kremlin has in recent years conducted military drills and missile launches inside Norway’s EEZ, angering Norwegian fishermen in the area.

Pricks.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 50 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Fully defending their interests? In foreign waters? They are getting a bit big for their britches. Especially as they seem to have decommissioned their aircraft carrier and sent the crew to fight in Ukraine...

[–] InvertedParallax@lemm.ee 29 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That aircraft carrier had the best combat record in the Russian Navy too, took out a floating dry dock all on its own using the element of surprise!

[–] SupraMario@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's like the entire russian military is run by zapp brannigan.

"Surprise!"

[–] deranger@sh.itjust.works 35 points 1 month ago (3 children)
[–] InverseParallax@lemmy.world 15 points 1 month ago

Just like to point out:

On the way to the Far East, Aurora received five hits, sustaining light damage from confused friendly fire, which killed the ship's chaplain and a sailor, in the Dogger Bank incident.[10]

The Aurora also started the October Revolution of 1917.

Here's hoping history rhymes.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago

Only if they also thought they were living in the early 20th century.

Since Putin is basically a czar, maybe they are.

[–] SassyRamen@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I commented about this before seeing your comment! Man Russian navy has one hell of a track record!

[–] aeronmelon@lemmy.world 24 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The dangerous, threatening fishing boat.

[–] palordrolap@fedia.io 16 points 1 month ago

C'mon now, a bigger target might fight back. Best not open that can of worms. Might end up looking foolish.

[–] Cephalotrocity@biglemmowski.win 18 points 1 month ago

"In response to Russian weapon fire, NATO forces fired a warning volley at the offending warship. The crew of said warship was forced to seek refuge aboard a nearby civilian fishing vessel". The fishing Captain is quoted as describing the situation as "awkward".

If only.

[–] MushuChupacabra@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago

I can understand picking on the Norwegians.

They're much less likely to be sunk than if the were picking on Ukraine.

[–] SassyRamen@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Remember when the Russian navy thought fishermen were the Japanese navy so they attacked them and they still lost the battle?

[–] pixeltree@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)
[–] Agent641@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

It's all fun and games until the Norwegian fishing boat comes closer, the scarecrows in the wheelhouse fall over, and 20 tons of Ukrainian ANFO detonates.

[–] Telodzrum@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago