Kyiv will for sure be present at the parade with drones, but i wouldn't be surprised if they sent chocolate and usb-sticks with information what is really happening at the front instead of explosives.

[–] thorhop@sopuli.xyz 11 points 2 months ago

This would be the best approach. Just let thousands of USB sticks parachute down below into the hands of average Russians.

[–] luciferofastora@feddit.org 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Bombing civilians has historically galvanised resistance rather than undermining the enemy. The supply deliveries by air and candy drops during the Berlin Blockade did way more for sympathy and morale. Give them chocolate and information and you'll achieve more than by confirming you're the cruel enemy they've been told you are.

[–] Womble@piefed.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Terror bombing civilians is a losing strategy for sure, but I do think a demonstration that your enemy is less all powerful than they claim by hitting a high profile military parade is different to that.

[–] luciferofastora@feddit.org 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

It's a risky gamble. If you manage to get anything dropped on the people there, I think that should show the enemy's vulnerable air defenses plenty enough.

[–] Womble@piefed.world 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Sure, I have no idea if it actually is a good idea for them to try. Just that it wouldnt be the same as deliberately targeting civilians.

[–] luciferofastora@feddit.org 1 points 2 months ago

I agree; I'm just saying it would be a gamble (as opposed to targeting civilians, which would be quite unambiguously bad, as just about any instance since the Nazis bombing Britain and the allies bombing Germany should have shown).

[–] Blubber28@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Or just a flyer that reads something along the lines of: "If these were bombs, Putin would have failed you. Thankfully, we are more civilised than that"