Other interesting tidbits.
A Russian source is reporting Ukraine using Chloropicrin gas near Gorlovka. If true, this would constitute a chemical weapon use, i.e. a WMD, by Ukraine. Of course completely illegal but even if true, not likely to lead to any real consequences. In general chemical weapons were thoroughly ineffective during WWI, despite their horrific effects, and are likely to be so here.
В районе Горловки укронацисты применили отравляющие вещества, предположительно, хлорпикрин. Хлорпикрин (ХП) – маслянистая жидкость бледно темного цвета, с очень резким раздражающим запахом картофельной ботвы, хорошо испаряющаяся даже зимой. Его пары в 5,7 раза тяжелее воздуха. Плохо растворим в...
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It appears Russia has attacked Orekhovo-Vasilevka north-north-west of Artemovsk/Bakhmut. The purpose of the attack is unclear to me. It's a salient, and one that doesn't seem to be aimed at anything in particular. It's possible this is an opportunistic attack intended to force Ukraine to pull reserves from the offensive south of Artemovsk/Bakhmut. If it wasn't for the on-going Ukrainian push to the south, I might speculate that this is some sort of preparation for a push on Seversk, but that would be a strange move to pull under current circumstances, especially considering Ukraine has put significant additional forces in the Seversk salient, and there have been reports of increased Ukrainian FPV drone activity against Soledar.
Соледарское направление: возможное наступление ВСУ на Бахмут обстановка по состоянию на 17.00 26 сентября 2023 года У Бахмута ситуация остается практически без каких-либо существенных изменений — идет позиционная борьба с взаимным применением средств поражения, от артиллерии и авиации и до...
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Подтверждающие видео из Орехово-Васильевки на Артемовском направлении. Сообщается о завершении зачистки поселка. Ранее наши войска успешно продвинулись к северо-западу от города и вышли к окраинам Орехово-Васильевки. В ходе боев за сам Артемовск весной этого года, противник сумел ее удержать.
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Ukraine lost 3 Rosomak APCs all near Artemovsk/Bakhmut. It's likely the 57th Mech Bde entering the fight. I previously speculated that it could get used against a Russian offensive on the Oskol front, but it appears the unit is in action near Artemovsk/Bakhmut north of Andreevka. This could indicate that Ukraine is confident in their forces already deployed on the Oskol. It could indicate that Ukraine is placing a high premium on continuing the offensive south of Artemovsk/Bakhmut. It could also indicate that other units are being prepared for counter a potential Russian move on the Oskol.
KTO Rosomak - уничтожен Севернее с. Андреевка в Донецкой области. Геопривязка LA: (48.505500, 37.970700) Обстоятельства потери польского БТР неизвестны, позже был добит. Источник ; №2
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KTO Rosomak - уничтожен Севернее с. Андреевка в Донецкой области. Геопривязка LA: (48.506900, 37.965440) Как был сожжен польский бронетранспортер неизвестно. Источник ; №2
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БМП-2 - уничтожена Западнее с. Андреевка в Донецкой области. Привязка: (48.500211, 37.961089) Обстоятельства поражения БТР ВСУ неизвестны. Источник ; №2
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A small pile of wrecked Ukrainian vehicles near Berkhovka. This is the northern piece of Ukraine's offensive towards Artemovsk/Bakhmut and so far this one has been a failure.
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Also near Artemovsk/Bakhmut, the unit riding 10 Strv 122s (Leo-2A5s but with Swedish upgrades) has been spotted, losing two tanks. Note we've seen the CV90 here too, and it's likely they're in the same unit.
Strv 122A - поврежден и брошен Южнее с. Стельмаховка в Луганской области. Геопривязка LA: (49.457740, 37.897450) Бойцы-Судоплатовцы двумя FPV-дронами поразили танк ВСУ. Источник ; №2 #FPV ; #Ланцет
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Strv 122A - поврежден и брошен Возле с. Стельмаховка в Луганской области. Расчет Х-52 из состава 1-й ТА ЗВО поразил Шведский ОБТ. Источник ; №2 #Ланцет
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A grim video out of Klescheevka published 7 days ago. Russian infantry appears to be in the village. 11 Ukrainian KIAs are in the video with their kit. The Russian soldier claims they hold Klescheevka, likely not entirely accurate. I believe the village is at least contested with likely most of it a no-mans land if not in outright Ukrainian hands.
Бои за Клещеевку. 18+
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Apparently another Stormer getting hit in southern Donetsk region.
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A panorama breakdown of the recent video that showed wrecked Ukrainian armor near Verobovoe in the Rabotino salient. This breakdown counts 26 destroyed Ukrainian vehicles.
Дорога смерти для ВСУ в районе Вербового. Кадры объективного контроля + панорама на их основе. Количество уничтоженной техники ВСУ можете посчитать сами. @Zimperiy
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Near Verobovoe the 82nd Airborne is still engaged, losing Marders. It's likely they have separate btlns riding Strykers and Marders. The unit riding the Strykers was engaged in making the breakthrough to Verbovoe. Now the element riding Marders are attacking towards Verbovoe.
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Marder 1A3 - поврежден и брошен Западнее с. Вербовое в Запорожской области. Геопривязка СК: (47.428524, 35.942901) Немецкая БМП подбита артиллеристами и бойцами 22-й гв. ОБрСпН. Источник ; №2
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In the Rabotino salient Russia has used gliding bombs against Ukrainian troops on the front line. Russian sources reported a 1.5 hour loop from the moment the strike was requested to bombs landing on target. That's not enough to hit a mobile target like a single vehicle, but it could be enough time to engage a Ukrainian formation occupying some position they're trying to hold (like an overrun Russian strong point). Note calling down fire based on registered TRPs on captured former own positions was a hallmark of Russian defensive operations across Zaporozhye.
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Russian 80th Arctic Bde shot down a Ukrainian UAV in Kherson region only to find a Russian Kometa-M jamming-resistant receiver inside of it, likely recovered from a Lancet loitering munition that failed to detonate.
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Ukrainian Mi-24 firing Hydra 70 rockets towards Russian positions. Note, this kind of lobbing of rockets is extremely ineffective, and while better then nothing, is generally not effective.
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Video of a Russian gliding bomb opening its wings.
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A Russian Z-STS armored truck was hit by a HIMARS MLRS strike and while the vehicle was damaged, it wasn't destroyed. This is a bit of a pattern. There have been multiple photos/videos of Russian SP Arty hit by HIMARS that survive, though with some damage.
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A look at a Russian T-72B3 mod'22 that got hit by an FPV drone in the roof. It penetrated and did some damage, but did not destroy the tank. This highlights the limitations of these improvised munitions. Note that while a Russian tank has been hit here, Russia uses these drones far more and is far more dependent on these emergent capabilities.
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A T-55 running errands with a roof cage/roof bush.
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Т- 62 55 тихо - мирно едет куда-то по своим делам
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A Russian MT-LB carrying an RBU depth-charge launcher. I really can't help but wonder whether this is of any use.
Я так понимаю это РБУ-1000 «Смерч-3? Интересно какая эффективность?
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Near Tokmak Russian lost an Su-35S to friendly fire. Note leaving aside accidents and friendly fire, Russia hasn't lost a single jet to enemy fire for ~ 3 months now. This is likely related to the use of gliding munitions that are both more effective then lobbing rocket pods, and safer, considering the distances.
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Наш Су-35 упавший в районе Токмака после того, как его по ошибке обстреляли свои с земли. Экипаж погиб. Превратности войны. Мир праху погибших.
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A Soviet 1940s M-46 130mm gun, allegedly from Finland, in Ukrainian service. It's even older then the T-55 above, but of course still deadly. Previously Ukraine had received some M-46s from iirc Slovakia.
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Ukraine has converted a number of Mercedes SUVs converted into armored cars, Ukraine.
телеграм - канал Милитарист
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There are unconfirmed reports of Russia using the 3OF82 Tel'nik programmable HE-FRAG tank round. Pre-war a number of Russian tanks were kitted out with the I-Net system and reportedly all T-90Ms carry it, allowing them to program the round. And the OKR for them was completed back in '14, but they haven't been deployed in quantity until now. Reportedly they're converting regular 3OF26 rounds into them.
Главнокомандующий Сухопутными войсками генерал армии Олег Салюков: Для повышения эффективности борьбы с живой силой противника в танках Т-90М применяются новые осколочно-фугасные снаряды Тельник с готовыми поражающими элементами и воздушным подрывом в заданной точке траектории. 3ОФ82…
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An interesting look at a recent Russian strike on Odessa. the Oniks and Shahed strikes are a direct flight from Crimea, the Kalibrs did a loop coming around from the north-west. Time on target was clearly a factor, but I can't help but wonder if the intent was to send the easiest to down targets (slow, big) from an unexpected direction, while the smaller Shaheds and faster Oniks were sent straight in. It's also possible that Russia used the first wave of Shaheds to draw out the air defenses, and then tried to hit them with Kalibrs/Oniks strikes. Details are lacking.
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Iranian 122mm HE-FRAG rounds for the D-30. LDNR sources were reporting a shortage of these rounds early into the war (it was provided as an explanation for why their forces were switched to D-20s from 2S1s and D-30s, and even to D-1s).
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BDK Olenegorskiy Gornyak was repaired in ~1.5 months after taking damage from a Ukrainian drone-boat. Note while this is a quick turnaround, the damage was likely not all that significant. In general Russian ship repair facilities are pretty terrible and overhauls often take years instead of months.
7 сентября после ремонта в доке Новороссийска в Севастополь прибыли БДК "Оленегорский горняк": Корабль за месяц до того - 4 августа получил повреждения от диверсионного катера бандерлогов: Темпы ремонта вполне сопоставимы с ремонтом больших кораблей во время Великой Отечественной войны, когда за…
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