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[–] WayeeCool@hexbear.net 51 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Everyone always forgets that modern warships are mobile missile shield systems. They provide a few hundred miles of interceptor coverage. China has assets in the region and over the past week there are multiple groups staging missile or rocket attacks on everything from infrastructure to military bases in a half dozen countries.

China undoubtedly remembers how the US dropped five JDAM guided bombs through the roof of the Chinese embassy in Belgrade.. Unlike decades ago, China has a modern navy and can position ships to prevent such US antics.

[–] yogthos@lemmygrad.ml 24 points 2 years ago

that's an excellent point

[–] DankZedong@lemmygrad.ml 20 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Maybe it wasn't Taiwan that was going to do it after all

[–] redtea@lemmygrad.ml 5 points 2 years ago

Don't want to find out whether the US now thinks it's chances are better with Gaza.

[–] freagle@lemmygrad.ml 16 points 2 years ago
[–] carl_marks_1312@hexbear.net 9 points 2 years ago
[–] kig_v2@lemmygrad.ml 1 points 2 years ago

Ww3 phase 3 babyyyyyy