2024-11-26 14:44:57
Assuming a velocity at impact of between 3 and 7 km/s and a mass of 30kg per kinetic impactor, the energy equivalent of an impact is equivalent to between 30 and 180kg of TNT. This is not a significant amount, comparable to many conventional bombs. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(26-0-15) Author
2024-11-26 15:35:05
The damage done by the missile comes from the 6 warheads it carries, not its sole kinetic energy. While it is faster than other missiles used in Ukraine so far, it is still within classic hypersonic range, and nothing that has never been seen before. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(35-1-13) Author
2024-11-26 19:31:59
Unless you are a weapons expert, or someone competent to do the math required - you do not understand the ramifications of the new weapon and it's delivery platform. It is not simply kinetic, it combines kinetic and payload. Regardless, the impact is devastating. CURRENTLY_RATED_NOT_HELPFUL(2-1-6) Author
2024-11-26 20:58:36
Note needed To the NNN, your argument is bullshit. Russian milbloggers literally complained on telegram how little damage was done after satellite imagery was updated. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(6-0-8) Author
2024-11-26 21:03:42
There's a lot wrong with this post. Oreshnik is not a weapon designed to deliver kinetic effect. We can see the damage it delivered from the photos: [Link] It's not especially impressive, nor was its accuracy. Moreover, its a prototype from an otherwise discontinued programme. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(23-2-14) Author
2024-11-26 21:49:15
NNN Source given in community note is incorrect. That impact photo is from 2022, Nikopol. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(10-0-1) Author
2024-11-26 22:26:43
The highest rated community note's link uses an image from a website that is clearly lying. The image from the website is from this incident in July -- [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(11-0-0) Author
2024-11-27 23:10:10
This tweet is a scare tactic and has alot wrong in it to scare people. This breaks down important parts [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(0-0-1) Author