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[–] qyron@sopuli.xyz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Regardless being what it is, I wonder why a few A10s couldn't be leased to provide air support.

Its a plane with little to no cutting edge technology, perfect for ground support and anti armor and entrenched positions.

[–] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I agree and have heard stories of Ukrainians already training on them. But, I wonder if depleted uranium ammo might be a problem.

[–] qyron@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In the sense that is a controlled ammunition or a banned one?

That brings to mind the fragmentation bombs.

[–] Rapidcreek@reddthat.com 1 points 1 year ago

I think there are laws which would prohibit the export of depleted uranium