• @NOT_RICK
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    733 months 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
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    503 months ago

    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…

    • @[email protected]
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      293 months ago

      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!

    • @InverseParallax
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      153 months 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.

    • Flying SquidM
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      93 months ago

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

      Since Putin is basically a czar, maybe they are.

    • @SassyRamen
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      13 months ago

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

  • @aeronmelon
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    243 months ago

    The dangerous, threatening fishing boat.

    • palordrolap
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      163 months ago

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

  • @[email protected]
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    183 months 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
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    133 months ago

    I can understand picking on the Norwegians.

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

  • @SassyRamen
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    103 months ago

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

  • @Agent641
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    63 months 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.