The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread

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Strikes.

Russia hit Kiev. Targets include a storage facility.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️В Киеве после атаки сгорели вражеские склады ▪️Местные власти сообщают о падении беспилотников в Дарницком районе. ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

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Russian Shaheds over Obukhov, Kiev region. One clips a residential high-rise and crashes.

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Низколетящие "Герани" в Киевской области. Один из дронов попал в угол дома в городе Обухов. Военный Осведомитель

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Russia hit Chernigov. Reportedly Iskanders were used. The target is allegedly some sort of industrial object and rail infrastructure. Links represent at least two separate waves of strikes.

Colonelcassad

Прилет по промышленному объекту в Чернигове. Противник заявляет, что прилетела баллистика.

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AMK Mapping

The Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile strike on Chernihiv City targeted an industrial enterprise. A large fire is now burning there.

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ В Чернигове нанесен ракетный удар по промышленному предприятию ▪️По предварительной информации применялся ОТРК "Искандер". ⚠️Если не грузит видео - смотрите в MAX

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AMK Mapping

In the evening, 2-3 Russian Geran-2 drones attacked the Chernihiv-North Railway Station in Chernihiv City. As a result of the strikes, damage was recorded to a ChME3-1063 train parked at the station. Coordinates: 51.520129, 31.2492578

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Russia hit Priluki, Chernigov region. Targets include the local city administration building.

Colonelcassad

В Прилуках в Черниговской области горит здание горсовета после атаки дронов.

t.me

Russia hit Novgorod-Severskiy, Chernigov region. The target appears to be the local city administration building.

Colonelcassad

07.04.26 Новгород-Северский Уничтожение административно-хозяйственных объектов Украины. Заявлено как последствия удара со стороны ВС РФ по зданию Новгород-Северского отделения налоговой инспекции, Черниговская область. Удаление от демаркационной линии 37 км. 52.007141, 33.271255 видео...

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Russia hit Sumy. Targets unclear, fires burn.

Colonelcassad

Мощный пожар в Сумах после российских ударов.

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Colonelcassad

Ночной налет "Гераней" на Сумы.

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Reportedly a Russian Iskander strike on Konotop, Sumy region.

Colonelcassad

Местными каналами сообщается о прилете "Искандера" в Конотопе Сумской области @The_Wrong_Side

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Russia hit Romny, Sumy region. Targets include the rail station. Reportedly 1 civilian is dead and 3 are wounded.

AMK Mapping

Last night, Russia attacked the city of Romny, Sumy Oblast, with at least 4 Geran-2 drones. Strikes were carried out on the Romny Railway Station, where a fire subsequently broke out. Damage to surrounding buildings resulted in the death of one civilian and injuries to 3 others.

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Russia hit a Ukrainian chemical research facility, Shostka, Sumy region.

Военный Осведомитель

Удары "Гераней" по украинскому Государственному НИИ химических продуктов (ГНИИХП) в городе Шостка Сумской области. Кадры: @The_Wrong_Side Военный Осведомитель

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Colonelcassad

Ночным ударом "Гераней" был поражён НИИ химических продуктов в Шостке Сумской области Местная администрация старательно замалчивает факт поражения объекта, однако объективный контроль говорит об обратном: На территории НИИ возник масштабный пожар, функционирование приостановлено. Справка...

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Dambiev

А это русские "Герани" наводят "движуху" на объектах противника в г. Шостка Сумской области 27 марта.

t.me

First official confirmation of Russian use of the Shahed-5 against fuel infrastructure in Moshenka, Sumy region.

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Первые официальные кадры боевого применения новейшего БПЛА-камикадзе «Герань-5». Целью стала нефтегазовая инфраструктура в Мошенке Сумской области в 150 километрах от пункта управления. Дрон оснащен оптико-электронной станцией и возможностью передавать изображение, его удар корректировала...

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Russia hit Kharkov. Reportedly Iskanders and Shaheds were used, with one strike wave having an unsual number of jet-powered Shaheds. Links represent at least two waves of strikes.

Colonelcassad

Ночные удары по Харькову.

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AMK Mapping

Large fires broke out in Kharkiv City following the Iskander-M ballistic missile and Geran-2 drone strikes.

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Colonelcassad

Пожар в центре Харькова после визита "Гераней".

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AMK Mapping

Kharkiv City is currently under an unusual Russian attack involving at least 9 Geran-3/4/5 jet drones. Usually attacks with jet drones only involve 1-2 of them and are carried out mostly with ordinary Geran-2 drones..

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A Ukrainian interceptor drone fails to down a Russian Shahed over Kharkov. Some have used these sorts of incidents to claim the general ineffectiveness of Ukrainian interceptor drones, but I think this is untrue. We've seen Russia work on increasing the speed of their Shaheds, which specifically suggests

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Преждевременное срабатывание украинского дрона-перехватчика позади "Герани-2", атаковавшей сегодня Харьков. Военный Осведомитель

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Russia hit the Merefa fuel storage facility, Kharkov region. Fires broke out.

Dambiev

Зарево от ночных ударов "Гераней" по нефтебазе в Мерефе Харьковской области. Заявляется, что было поражено несколько резервуаров. Военный Осведомитель

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AMK Mapping

Overnight, Russia attacked the Merefa Oil Depot in the city of Merefa, Kharkiv Oblast, with around 10 Geran-2 drones, As a result of the strikes, a large fire broke out, which was recorded on NASA FIRMS. Coordinates: 49.79665 36.03467

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Russian strike on gas infrastructure near Buzovaya village, Kharkov region.

Военный Осведомитель

Досмотр результатов ударов дронов-камикадзе «Герань-2» по установке комплексной подготовки газа (УКПГ) в районе села Бузовая Харьковской области. Кадры: @The_Wrong_Side Военный Осведомитель

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Russia hit Naftogaz facilities in Poltava region. Systematic attacks on Ukrainian gas fields have been part of Russia's strategy to destroy Ukraine's energy grid.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️Атакованы объекты "Нафтогаза" в Полтавской области ▪️Об этом сообщил глава украинской газовой компании Корецкий. ▪️Ранее власти региона сообщали об ударе по предприятиям и пожаре. ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

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Russia attempts to hit a TRML-4D radar near Kiryakovo, Poltava region. It's unclear if the drone actually struck the radar.

AMK Mapping

A Russian Geran-2 drone attacked a Ukrainian TRML-4D multifunction radar system for an IRIS-T SL air defence system near the village of Kyryakove, Poltava Oblast. The video cuts off before any strike, so its unclear if the drone successfully struck and destroyed the radar system. Coordinates...

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Военный Осведомитель

Удар управляемой "Герани" по РЛС TRML-4D из состава ЗРК IRIS-T SLM в районе села Киряково Полтавской области. Запись обрывается на значительном расстоянии от РЛС, поэтому неясно, насколько точным было попадание и было ли вообще. Видео: @The_Wrong_Side Военный Осведомитель

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Russia hit a Naftogaz object, Poltava region.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ В Полтавской области поражен газодобывающий объект Украины, — Нафтогаз ▪️В Полтавской области вчера и сегодня ночью были нанесены удары по газодобывающей инфраструктуре "Нафтогаза". ▪️Есть серьезные повреждения. Работа предприятия остановлена, сообщили в компании. ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

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Russia hit Krivoy Rog. Targets reportedly include energy infrastructure, the rail depot, and the Arcelor Metal steel plant. Blackouts are reported. Links represent at least 5 separate waves of strikes. Krivoy Rog has gotten a lot of attention from Russia recently, perhaps some sort of major movement of military cargo is happening through there.

Colonelcassad

Ночью в Кривом Роге были поражены объекты инфраструктуры. Местный гауляйтер сообщил о серьезных повреждениях.

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Colonelcassad

Сообщают, что в Кривом Роге возник сильный пожар после удара дронов по объекту энергетики.

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️Идёт атака на Кривой Рог ▪️Несколько ударных дронов поразили цели, начался пожар. ➖"Дым все гуще и гуще", — комментируют очевидцы. ⚠️Если не грузит видео - смотрите в MAX

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Colonelcassad

Удар Герани 27/03/2026 в окрестностях Кривого Рога

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Colonelcassad

Еще один прилет "Герани" в Кривом Роге. Хаотичная стрелкотня не спасла.

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Colonelcassad

В Кривом Роге ночью был нанесён удар Геранями по подстанции. Часть города обесточена. @voenacher

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Кривой Рог под атакой ▪️Это уже седьмой налет "Гераней" за сутки, сообщают местные ресурсы. ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

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Dambiev

Красивое видео сегодняшней атаки русской "Герани" на объект противника в Кривом Роге.

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AMK Mapping

Overnight, Russia carried out another Geran-2 drone attack on the city of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The main target was the railway depot next to the ArcelorMittal Steel Plant, which was attacked by around 8 drones resulting in a large fire breaking out. Coordinates: 47.872422, 33.374697

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Военный Осведомитель

Налет «Гераней» на Кривой Рог Днепропетровской области. Военный Осведомитель

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Военный Осведомитель

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Серия мощных взрывов в Кривом Роге ▪️Местные власти сообщают об ударах по промышленной и энергетической инфраструктуре. ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

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AMK Mapping

This morning, around 5 Russian Geran-2 drones attacked a locomotive depot in the city of Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast.

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Russia hit Znamenka, Kirovograd region. Targets include a rail depot.

AMK Mapping

Overnight, Russia attacked the locomotive depot in the city of Znamyanka, Kirovohrad Oblast, with multiple Geran-2 drones. Damage was recorded to technical maintanance buildings and parked trains. Coordinates: 48.714063, 32.661138

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Russia hit Dnepropetrovsk.

AMK Mapping

Russia is carrying out a morning Geran-2 drone attack on Dnipro city. Around 6 drones were involved, of which 4 impacted. One of the drones was affected by Ukrainian electronic warfare, resulting in it deviating from its course and detonating against the water of the Dnipro River, as seen in...

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Russian Shaheds hit Nikolaevka, Dnepropetrovsk region. Power outages are reported.

AMK Mapping

Overnight, Russia attacked eastern Dnipropetreovsk Oblast with Geran-2 drones. Approximately 10 drones were used, striking targets in the vicinity of Pavlohrad and Mykolaivka. Power outages were reported in Mykolaivka following the strikes on the town. The image and video are both from Mykolaivka.

t.me

Russia hit a fuel storage facility near Dnepropetrovsk.

Военный Осведомитель

Объективный контроль поражения нефтебазы в районе Днепропетровска управляемой "Геранью" и снятые местными жителями последствия. Кадры: @The_Wrong_Side и @voenacher Военный Осведомитель

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Russia hit either a Patriot position or a convincing decoy near Vasil'yevka, Dnepropetrovsk region.

Военный Осведомитель

Удары "Ланцетов" (?) с новым интерфейсом центра "Рубикон" по пусковым установкам M902 и РЛС AN/MPQ-53 из состава ЗРК MIM-104 Patriot (или их макетам) в районе села Васильковское Запорожской области. Видео: @icpbtrubicon С учетом ранее использованных противником высококачественных макетов...

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Осведомитель

Как утверждается на кадрах объективного контроля, удары операторов дронов центра «Рубикон» по двум пусковым установкам M901/902 и радиолокационной станции AN/MPQ-53 зенитно-ракетного комплекса MIM-104 «Patriot» в районе н.п. Васильковское на Запорожском направлении. Как ранее и говорили, с...

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Russian strikes on Pavlograd. Reportedly at least two Iskanders were used. The target was allegedly the chemical plant.

Colonelcassad

Утренний Павлоград. По целям в городе прилетело, как минимум, 2 Искандер-М. Целью стал объект инфраструктуры, сообщает вражеская сторона. @ZA_FROHT

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AMK Mapping

Russia attacked the Pavlohrad Chemical Plant with 3 Iskander-M ballistic missiles and at least 20 Geran-2 drones overnight. Multiple large fires broke out as a result. This facility was attacked yesterday by Geran-2 drones too.

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Осведомитель

Некоторое время назад БпЛА-камикадзе «Герань-2» нанесли удар по Павлоградскому химическому заводу, в результате чего произошел взрыв огромной мощности. Этот завод занимается производством твердого топлива для украинской ракетной программы, он уже неоднократно становился целью для ударов...

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Военный Осведомитель

Огромный столб дыма после прилета "Гераней" по промышленному предприятию в Павлограде Днепропетровской области. Военный Осведомитель

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AMK Mapping

Russian Geran-2 drones attacked something near Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, resulting in a massive explosion that could be seen from several kilometres away.

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Мощные взрывы в Павлограде Днепропетровской области, гигантский столб дыма поднимается в небо ▪️Мониторинговые ресурсы врага пишут, что с самого утра по целям в городе работают "Герани". ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

t.me

Russia hit Odessa. Targets include the port area. Links represent at least 3 separate waves of strikes.

Colonelcassad

Ночные удары по Одессе.

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Ночью "Герани" ударили по портовой инфраструктуре в Одесской области ▪️В одном из портов повреждены складские площадки, ангары и административно-бытовые помещения. ▪️Горели контейнеры и автомобили. ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

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Военный Осведомитель

Сообщают, что этой ночью дроны-камикадзе навестили Одессу и ее окрестности. В свою очередь МО отчиталось, что течение ночи дежурными средствами ПВО было уничтожено 151 украинский БПЛА. Военный Осведомитель

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ "Герани" ударили по целям в Одессе ▪️Местные власти заявляют об атаках на энергетическую и портовую инфраструктуру. ▪️Повреждены резервуары и оборудование порта, зафиксированы перебои с электроснабжением. ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Ночью наносились удары по объектам врага в Одессе и пригородах ▪️Предварительно, удары были нанесены по объектам энергетики. ▪️В районе начались перебои со светом и водой. ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

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Colonelcassad

Ночью в Одессе прогремели мощные взрывы. По сообщениям местных хорошо горело в районе порта, а в городе перебои с электричеством.

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Утром "Герани" поразили резервуары с маслом в порту Одессы ▪️Ранее украинские власти заявляли о попадании по "пустым резервуарам". ⚠️Если не грузит видео - смотрите в MAX

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Colonelcassad

Последствия ночных ударов по Одессе. Наприлетало много. Видео "Типичная Одесса".

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Colonelcassad

Ночью в Одессе прилетело по энергетическим объектам. В городе экстренные отключения электричества, в области действуют графики отключений. Кроме того, "пригорели" топливные резервуары в порту (видео). @opersvodki

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Russia hit Izmail, Odessa region. Targets include the airport, port infrastructure and a tanker ship, the Nika Spirit. Note it's a Russian ship that Ukraine had taken some time ago and had been holding there. Links represent at least two separate waves of strikes.

AMK Mapping

Overnight, Russia carried out a large-scale Geran-2 drone attack on the city of Izmail, Odesa Oblast. At least 34 drones were used, primarily targeting port infrastructure. Among the targets hit was the Russian "Nika Spirit" oil tanker, which has been held by Ukraine since 2019.

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Военный Осведомитель

Удары "Гераней" по судну с топливом в порту Измаил Одесской области. Военный Осведомитель

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AMK Mapping

Last night, Russia carried out another large-scale Geran-2 drone attack on Odesa Oblast. Around 20 drones were involved, attacking port infrastructure in the city of Pivdenne, and targets in the vicinity of Odesa International Airport.

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Russia hit substations across Odessa region, including Alekseevka, Etalon, and Mikhailovka.

AMK Mapping

Overnight, Russia attacked Odesa Oblast with more than 30 Geran-2 drones. 3 substations were hit, including: - "Oleksiivka" 110 kV substation (46.112006, 30.063204) in the village of Oleksiivka. - "Etalon" 110 kV substation (45.354299, 28.803836) in the city of Izmail. - "Mykhailivka" 110 kV...

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Russia hit the Perechen', Maydan, and Lipcha substations, Transcarpathia region.

AMK Mapping

Strikes were also carried out on the "Perechyn" 110 kV substation in the city of Perechyn, Zakarpattia Oblast.

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AMK Mapping

This morning, Russian Geran-2 drones attacked energy infrastructure in Zakarpattia Oblast. Strikes were carried out on the "Maydan" 110 kV electrical substation and the "Lipcha" 110 kV substation.

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Colonelcassad

1. В селе Майдан в Закарпатье прилет Герани в электроподстанцию 2. Последствия удара Герани по подстанции в н.п. Липча Закарпатской области.

t.me

Russia hit Khmel'nitskiy city. Targets include industrial objects.

AMK Mapping

Overnight, Russia carried out a large-scale Geran-2 drone attack on Khmelnytskyi City. Strikes were recorded to industrial facilities, resulting in fires breaking out.

t.me

Russia hit Lutsk. Targets include the Novaya Pochta terminal.

AMK Mapping

Overnight, Russia carried out a large-scale Geran-2 drone attack on Lutsk City. One targets was a cargo department for Nova Poshta, where a large fire broke out. Coordinates: 50.775971, 25.3680798

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Colonelcassad

Терминал Новой Почты в Луцке вышел из чата. Первые апрельские Гераньки поработали.

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Dambiev

Недоброе утро в Луцке на Западной Украине. После прилета русских "Гераней" горят склады "Новой Почты".

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Russia hit Chortkov, Ternopol' region. Targets unclear.

AMK Mapping

Russian Geran-2 drones attacked targets in Ternopil Oblast. Several impacts were recorded near the city of Chortkiv.

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Russia hit Khotyn', Chernovtsi region.

AMK Mapping

This morning, Russian Geran-2 drones attacked targets in Chernivtsi Oblast. Strikes were carried out on the city of Khotyn, as well as railway infrastructure along the Chernivtsi - Odesa railway line.

t.me

Russia hit the town of Korosten', Zhitomyr region. The strike was a combination of cruise missiles and drones, and the target was reportedly the train station area. It's possible they were targeting something being transported or stored there.

AMK Mapping

This morning, Russia carried out a large-scale combined missile and drone attack on the city of Korosten, Zhytomyr Oblast. Several Geran-2 drones struck the Korosten Railway Station (50.959611, 28.627238). 4 Kh-101 cruise missiles also impacted the city, likely also striking the railway...

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A Ukrainian drone intercepts a Russian Shahed carrying an R-60 (or a mockup).

Осведомитель

Еще один эпизод перехвата противовоздушной версии «Герань-2», вооружённой ракетой «воздух-воздух» ближнего радиуса действия Р-60, украинским зенитным FPV-дроном. Осведомитель

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A downed Russian Shahed with a mockup of an R-60 AAM.

Военный Осведомитель

Упавшая "Герань-2" с макетом ракеты Р-60М. Видимо, для введения в заблуждение украинских пилотов, которые будут заниматься перехватом дронов. Военный Осведомитель

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It appears a radar-homing version of the Shahed has entered service.

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А вот и ответ на вчерашнюю загадку касаемо нового неизвестного оборудования, найденного в обломках БпЛА серии «Герань». На снимках пассивная радиолокационная головка самонаведения (ПРГСН), которая предположительно предназначена для наведения беспилотника на активное радиоизлучение в...

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The Russian practice of using Shaheds to lay mines continues.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ "Герани" начали сбрасывать мины ▪️В ВСУ засняли момент сброса мин с российского беспилотника. ▪️На каждой "Герани" может быть по 8 таких мин, утверждает советник министра обороны Украины Бескрестнов. ▪️Мины размещены в круглых контейнерах под крыльями. ⚠️Если не грузит видео - смотрите в MAX

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A new Gerber variant has shown up. It's unclear what it's carrying.

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Неизвестная вариация многофункционального БпЛА «Гербера». Что за горб и каков его функционал, история пока умалчивает. Осведомитель

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Ukrainian drone defense team with a Maxim gun.

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МОГ ВСУ вооруженные пикапом с пулеметами «Максим» сбивают «Герань» во время ее полета к цели. @genshtab24

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Ukraine hit Lugansk city. Targets include an industrial enterprise, and some residential buildings.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Ночью враг атаковал Луганск дронами, ранены 3 человека ▪️Пострадавшие оперативно доставлены в больницу, медики оказывают необходимую медицинскую помощь. Остальные жители повреждённых домов эвакуированы, в их числе ребенок, сообщает глава ЛНР Пасечник. ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

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Multiple Ukrainian FP-2 drones attacked a target in the Artemivskyi District of Luhansk City, resulting in a fire breaking out.

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Ukraine hit Starobel'sk, Lugansk region. Targets include the city administration building.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Враг атаковал здание Администрации в Старобельске ЛНР ▪️Сотрудники успели вовремя эвакуироваться, но пострадали проходящие мимо жители – девушка 2001 г.р. и мужчина 1946 г.р. ▪️За жизнь мужчины борются врачи, он находится в тяжёлом состоянии в реанимации. ▪️Пожар уже локализован. На месте...

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Ukraine hit Alchevsk, Lugansk region. Targets include the Parkomunna substation and the metallurgical complex. 3 factory workers are reported killed. The factory complex in question is reportedly used by Russia to manufacture artillery shells. It's a reminder that areas Russia has taken over and are well enough to the rear can contribute to the Russian war effort.

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Last night, Ukraine attacked the city of Alchevsk, Luhansk Oblast, with drones. Strikes were carried out on "Parkomuna" 110 kV electrical substation as well as a warehouse storing ammunition.

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Ukrainian drones attacked the Alchevsk Metallurgical Complex in Luhansk Oblast, resulting in a large fire breaking out. The plant is reportedly used by Russia to produce large-calibre ammunition.

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Враг атаковал металлургический завод в Алчевске, ранены трое работников, — глава ЛНР Пасечник ▪️Один из пострадавших в тяжелом состоянии в реанимации. ▪️Частично разрушено промышленное оборудование. ➖"Под огнем врага и энергетический комплекс республики. ВСУ нанесли удары сразу по нескольким...

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Ukraine hit the Noviy Svet powerplant in Donetsk region. Reportedly Ukraine used graphite bombs to target energy infrastructure in Donetsk region. Blackouts have been reported across the region.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ ВСУ применили "графитовые бомбы" для ударов по энергетике ДНР, — ФСБ ▪️Такие бомбы разрываются в воздухе и выбрасывают тонкие графитовые нити, что приводит к замыканиям ЛЭП. ➖"Вечером 5 апреля боевики вновь применили тактику комбинированного налета. Подавлено и отклонено от курса 10 ударных...

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В Донецке и некоторых других городах ДНР масштабные отключения электричества. Военный Осведомитель

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This evening, Ukrainian UAVs attacked the Starobeshevskaya Thermal Power Plant in Novyi Svit, Donetsk Oblast, resulting in widespread power outages across Donetsk City, Mariupol and nearby areas.

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️‍☠В Донецке и ряде городов ДНР исчезло электричество Об этом сообщают местные ресурсы и жители республики. ⚠️Если не грузит видео - смотрите в MAX

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Ukrainian drone strike on Budenovskiy area, Donetsk city.

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Последствия прилета ударного БПЛА в Буденовском районе Донецка сегодня днем @WarInMyEyes

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Ukraine hit Tol'yatti, targeting two local chemical plants.

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Ночью украинские дроны камикадзе нанесли удары по Тольятти в Самарской области на расстоянии от границы с Украиной почти 1000 км. Судя по всему, целям противника были химические предприятия «Тольяттикаучук» и «КуйбышевАзот». Губернатор региона Вячеслав Федорищев подтвердил факт налет...

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Ukraine hit Ufa. The target was once again the oil refinery. A UAV hit a residential building.

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Утром в Уфе беспилотник ВСУ попал в высотную многоэтажку. Повреждено несколько квартир.

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Последствия прилетов украинских БПЛА по жилому дому и НПЗ в Уфе сегодня утром, снятые местными жителями. Глава Башкортостана заявил о "падении обломков одного сбитого дрона" в промзоне. Военный Осведомитель

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Ukraine hit the Yaroslav oil refinery.

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Тем временем прошедшей ночью вновь был атакован очередной НПЗ, в этот раз под удар украинских обломков-камикадзе попал Ярославский НПЗ. Осведомитель

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Ukrainian FP-1 drones attacked the Yaroslavl Oil Refinery in the city of Yaroslavl. At least three impacts were recorded, resulting in fires breaking out at oil and gas storage facilities. The Yaroslavl refinery has the sixth highest capacity in Russia.

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Ukraine hit the Krymsk Oil Production Dispatch Station and substation, in Krasnodar region. 1 civilian was reportedly killed.

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Last night, Ukraine attacked Krasnodar Krai with long-range UAVs. Strikes were carried out on the Krymsk Oil Line Production Dispatch Station and a nearby electrical substation, resulting in power outages and a large fire breaking out. 1 civilian was killed during the attacks.

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Ukraine hit a chemical plant in Chapaevsk, Samara region. 3 Flamingo missiles were used with one intercepted, and two landing, but missing anything substantial.

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Последствия ударов ракет FP-5 Фламинго по химическому предприятию «Промсинтез» в городе Чапаевск Самарской области, снятые со спутника. Всего было запущено три крылатые ракеты, лишь одна из которых была перехвачена ПВО. Оставшиеся две достигли территории завода, однако в сами производственные...

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Крылатая ракета FP-5 Фламинго в небе над Самарской областью и кадры запуска трех данных ракет. Заявляется, что целью противника было предприятие в городе Чапаевск на расстоянии более 900 км от границы с Украиной. Военный Осведомитель

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Ukrainian FP-5 Flamingo cruise missiles attacked the Promsintez JSC Explosives Plant in Chapayevsk, Samara Oblast. Secondary explosions were reported. The Promsintez Plant is involved in the production of industrial explosives, including for glide-bombs, missiles, and other types of ammunition...

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Ukraine hit the Apatit chemical plant in Cherepovets, Vologda region. The factory makes fertilizer.

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Ukrainian UAVs struck the Apatit Chemical Plant in the city of Cherepovets, Vologda Oblast, resulting in a fire breaking out. The Apatit Plant is the largest producer of phosphate-based fertilisers as well as phosphoric and sulphuric acids in Europe, producing around 7.5 million tonnes of...

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Ukraine hit Belgorod. At least one residential building was damaged, targets include the city administration building.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Враг атакует Белгород, гремят взрывы ▪️Один из дронов ударил по многоквартирному дому, сначала сообщили, а потом опровергли местные каналы. ▪️Атака продолжается, в воздухе все еще находятся украинские дроны. ⚠️Подписаться на RV: MAX

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Момент удара ВСУ по зданию правительства Белгородской области, количество пострадавших увеличилось до трех ▪️За медицинской помощью обратились еще две женщины. Одна из них — сотрудник, а другая — посетительница администрации. ⚠️Если не грузит видео - смотрите в MAX

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Ukraine hit the Russian oil platforms in the Caspian sea again. Note this time there were either MANPADS teams or some other SAMs on them, but they still got hit.

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Очередные удары управляемых украинских дронов-камикадзе по российским буровым платформам "Ракушечное" и "им Юрия Корчагина" в Каспийском море на расстоянии более 1000 км от линии соприкосновения. Предположительно, дроны противника управлялись при помощи Starlink. Можно заметить, что для...

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К слову, справедливости ради надо отметить, что платформу на месторождении им. Ю. Корчагина всё же пытались защитить огнём стрелкового оружия и, вероятнее всего, ПЗРК, но и тот, и другой способ не возымел успеха, что возвращает нас к теме необходимости наличия автоматизированных систем...

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Ukraine hit the Titan oil pumping station in Volgograd region.

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ВСУ нанесли удар по головной перекачивающей станции (ГНПС) «Тингута» в Волгоградской области. Украинские каналы публикуют кадры задымления и серьезного возгорания на объекте, также о пожаре говорит карта тепловых аномалий FIRMS от NASA. В администрации региона подтвердили атаку, заявив, что в...

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A Ukrainian drone hit a residential high-rise in Krasnodar.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️‍☠️Враг атаковал Краснодар: дрон врезался в многоэтажку ▪️Есть пострадавшие, повреждены минимум 3 квартиры и автомобили, пишут СМИ. ➖"Из-за падения БПЛА повреждены несколько квартир в Прикубанском округе Краснодара. В многоквартирном доме выбило стекла в окнах квартир на соседних этажах...

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Ukraine hit the Kirishi oil refinery, Leningrad region.

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Ukrainian long-range UAVs attacked the Kirishi-2 Oil Refinery in the town of Kirishi, Leningrad Oblast. NASA FIRMS data shows a large fire burning after the strikes. The regional governor confirmed damage to the facility.

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Ukraine has repeatedly (6 times I believe) hit the Ust-Luga and Primorsk port facilities in north-western Russian, west of St. Petersburg, disrupting oil terminal operations. There is speculation that the drones flew through the airspace of various Baltic states to get there, avoiding Russian air defenses.

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Высококачественные спутниковые снимки американской компании «Vantor», демонстрирующие хронологию накапливаемого урона нефтеэкспортных мощностей России на Балтийском море вследствие ударов украинских дронов-камикадзе по порту «Усть-Луга» в Ленинградской области. Первый снимок датируется 21...

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Ночью была четвертая атака дронов-камикадзе ВСУ за неделю на порт Усть-Луга. Также заявляется, что повторно атаковали Приморск. Губернатор Ленинградской области Дрозденко сообщил, что за ночь над регионом сбили 38 беспилотников. Военный Осведомитель

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AMK Mapping

A large fire is seen burning at the Ust-Luga Port in Leningrad Oblast after multiple Ukrainian drones struck it overnight. The fires from the original strikes have still not been extinguished either. This is the fourth attack on the port in the last 6 days.

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AMK Mapping

A Ukrainian drone crashed in the Kastre Rural Municipality of southeastern Estonia as they were flying to attack Russia's Ust-Luga Port. Locals reported the sound of a drone over their houses, before explosions. Additionally, during the night, air alerts were issued for Parnu in western...

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17 БПЛА сбито в Ленобласти, идет отражение атаки в портовой зоне Усть-Луга, сообщил губернатор Александр Дрозденко. Атаки на порт Усть-Луга приобрели систематический характер, противник концентрирует большую часть своих БПЛА на одной конкретной цели, пытаясь добиться результата и нанести...

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Сегодня ночью на порт Усть-Луга был совершен уже третий за неделю дней налет украинских дронов-камикадзе. Местные рабочие-мигранты продолжают выкладывать кадры последствий ударов ВСУ, которые затем распространяются каналами противника. Военный Осведомитель

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Свежие спутниковые снимки порта Усть-Луга, демонстрирующие некомпетентность, оторванность от реальности и равнодушие ответственных лиц, последствия повторного налёта украинских БпЛА-камикадзе. Осведомитель

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Высококачественные спутниковые снимки порта «Усть-Луга» в Ленинградской области, где в результате ударов украинских обломков-камикадзе уничтожен один нефтеналивной причал, еще один оказался повреждён. А в остальном, прекрасная маркиза. Всё хорошо, всё хо-ро-шо. Осведомитель

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Satellite images of a fire at the Ust-Luga port in the Leningrad region after attacks by Ukrainian drones.

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Порт в Усть-Луге атаковали украинские "шахедоподобные" дроны-камикадзе. Военный Осведомитель

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А это свежий спутниковый снимок порта Приморск рядом с одноимённым городом в Ленинградской области. А ведь 22 марта мы предупреждали о грядущем развитии событий, но так и быть, пляшем дальше на граблях. Осведомитель

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Ukrainian UAVs once again attacked the Ust-Luga and Primorsk Ports in Leningrad Oblast, resulting in large fires breaking out at both locations. These are the two largest Russian Baltic Sea ports. It appears that these drones once again utilised Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian, and possibly...

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NASA FIRMS data shows that massive fires continue to burn at both the Ust-Luga and Primorsk Ports in Leningrad Oblast after they were attacked by Ukrainian long-range UAVs.

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Украинские каналы выкладывают кадры пожара в порту Усть-Луга Ленинградской области. Украина нанесла по нему повторный удар, ранее он горел на протяжении суток. В отчетных слайдах наверх причинами провала будут названы следующие неприятели: интернет, мобильный интернет, Telegram, WhatsApp и...

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Последствия ударов по порту Усть-Луга, снятые с проходившего мимо судна. Кадры: @moryakirumedia Военный Осведомитель

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Сообщается о повторных атаках портов Усть-Луга и Приморск Ленинградской области дронами-камикадзе. Кадры опубликованы украинскими каналами. Военный Осведомитель

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The Ust-Luga Port in Leningrad Oblast continues to burn 2 days after it was attacked by long-range Ukrainian UAVs, which used Estonian and Latvian airspace to get there.

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Ukraine sank a Russian coast guard patrol ship in Vyborg.

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"А у вас все так спокойненько, так сказать, хорошо" © Пошел уже пятый день, как новейший пограничный сторожевой корабль «Пурга» проекта 23550 (шифр «Ермак») находится в таком полузатопленном состоянии, после ударов вражеских дронов-камикадзе по Выборскому судостроительному заводу. ⠬⠔⡊...

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Прилегший набок пограничный сторожевой корабль «Пурга» ледового класса проекта 23550 (шифр «Ермак») в Выборге после ударов дронов-камикадзе ВСУ, снятый со спутника. Военный Осведомитель

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A Ukrainian E-300 drone being intercepted somewhere over the Donbas.

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Также центр «Рубикон» публикует кадры перехвата украинского БпЛА-камикадзе на базе легкомоторного самолёта E-300 «Enterprise» где-то на Донбассе. Предположительно, беспилотник был оснащен терминалом «Starlink». Осведомитель

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A Russian Lis-2 interceptor drone chasing a Ukrainian Maya decoy drone. Note the automatic target tracking.

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Кадры перехвата российским зенитным дроном «Лис-2» украинского БпЛА-приманки «Майя». Примечательно видео в первую очередь наличием системы автозахвата цели на дроне. Осведомитель

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A look at a Russian mobile drone-defense team, using interceptor drones. It's interesting to see how they're plugged into data from various radars to tell them where the enemy drones are.

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А вот очень интересное видео, демонстрирующее, что мы хотя бы смотрим в сторону формирования мобильных противодроновых отрядов, оснащённых зенитными FPV-дронами. Так, на кадрах демонстрируется МОГ, оснащённый мобильным пунктом управления и запуска зенитных FPV-дронов самолётного типа...

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Other interesting bits.

Russia lost an Su-34. Location, context, and reasons unclear.

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К сожалению, сегодня также был потерян Су-34. Осведомитель

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Fighterbomber

Вечного полета, брат...

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A Russian SEAD strike using drons against a Ukrainian FrankenSAM and the drone defense elements accompanying it.

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Поражение очередного украинского ЗРК FrankenSAM ("Бук-М1") путем попадания FPV-дрона в ракету RIM-7 Sea Sparrow, пикапа мобильной группы ПВО с пулеметом M2 Browning, бронеавтомобиля «Новатор», а также нескольких логистических пикапов и квадроциклов ВСУ. Военный Осведомитель

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Ukraine hits allegedly a Russian Buk-M3 decoy. I don't know how the author of the post determined it was a decoy, but there was been a pattern of better quality Russian decoys showing up lately. Russia is well behind the curve in this but they're making progress.

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Продолжаем тему появления на вооружении российской армии высококачественных макетов техники. Так, в объективе украинского дрона-камикадзе можно лицезреть весьма качественно выполненный макет ЗРК «Бук-М2». Как видим, макетостроение в России набирает ход не только по количеству и качеству, но и...

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A Russian Kub-1B drone with a thermobaric warhead. The Kub started the war as the smaller cousin of the Lancet and was used in Kiev as far back as '22, but it was significantly less successful.

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Кадры объективного контроля применения дрона-камикадзе «Куб-16» для поражения группы живой силы провинка. Судя по взрыву на месте удара, предположительно, применялась боевая часть термобарического типа. Осведомитель

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Some reports from Russian sources indicate that the Hornet loitering munition, made by Swift Beat, have been quite effective in Ukrainian service. They note that it operates on non-standard frequencies, meaning typical drone detectors don't work, and has an AI-based guidance system.

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Кадры применения ВСУ наделавшего много шума в последнее время барражирующего боеприпаса Hornet производства американской компании Swift Beat Эрика Шмидта (бывшего генерального директора Google). Аппарат Hornet получил в российских войсках условное прозвище «Марсианин-2» (кличка «Марсианин-1»...

t.me

A Ukrainian FPV drone with wings, presumably for longer range. It's curious in light of the earlier discussion about longer range Ukrainian drones and their impact.

Осведомитель

Весьма необычный вражеский FPV-дрон в объективе зенитного FPV-дрона центра «Рубикон». Дрон противника оснащен дополнительными крыльями, которые, по идее, за счет увеличения площади крыла (в данном случае появления) увеличивают дальность и продолжительность полёта дрона. Осведомитель

t.me

A look at the Krip-A Ukrainian control system for the Bogdana howitzer.

Военный Осведомитель

Процесс работы системы автоматизированного управления огнем артиллерии (САУО) на базе системы «КРИП-А» для украинской 155-мм САУ 2С22 «Богдана». Военный Осведомитель

t.me

We have our first sighting of RBS-15 TELs in Ukraine.

Военный Осведомитель

Похоже, что на вооружении Украины появилась шведские мобильные пусковые установки с противокорабельными ракетами RBS-15. Ракета RBS-15 несет боевую часть массой около 200 кг и наводится на цель по GPS + активной радиолокационной ГСН. В версии RBS-15 Mk3 дальность составляет 200 км, а в новейшей...

t.me

bmpd

ВМС Украины опубликовали видео нанесения ракетного удара в ночь на 6 апреля по удерживаемой ВС РФ морской нефтегазовой платформе "Сиваш" в северной части Черного моря. Тип ракет, запускаемых с береговой подвижной пусковой установки, не называется, однако судя по облику пусковой установки это...

t.me

Our first sighting of the Rapid Ranger in Ukrainian service. It uses the LMM Martlet, which we've seen in Ukraine before.

Военный Осведомитель

Опубликованы первые фотографии зенитно-ракетного комплекса Rapid Ranger, переданного Великобританией на вооружение ВСУ. В марте 2025 года между Украиной и Великобританией было заключено соглашение о закупке ЗРК и ракет LMM Martlet в количестве пяти тысяч единиц; в июне было объявлено о...

t.me

bmpd

Сообщают, что в ходе визита на Украину министра обороны Литвы Робертаса Каунаса был впервые продемонстрирован полученный Украиной от Великобритании зенитный ракетный комплекс малой дальности Thales RapidRanger. Боевая машина комплекса RapidRanger выполнена на шасси испанского бронеавтомобиля URO...

t.me

A rare Ukrainian BTR-4 in cages and with EW on top. It's unclear if any production of the type continued during the war. Their hulls used to be manufactured in Mariupol'.

Военный Осведомитель

Довольно редкий БТР-4Е «Буцефал» с антидроновой защитой по кругу и системами РЭБ НГУ, весна 2026 года. Военный Осведомитель

t.me

A Ukrainian Leo-1 in the 5th Mech Bde. It's been upgraded with a mix of K-1 and Nozh ERA, and external camears for improved situation awareness.

Танки. История и современность. Btvt.info

Гарний приклад дообладнання танку Leopard 1A5DK демонструють танкісти з 5-ї ОВМБр⚔️. Машина обширно дообладнана блоками динамічного захисту «Контакт-1» і «Ніж» ( модулі ХСЧКВ-34 на ВЛД корпуса), масивним мангалом, «їжачками» і «фартухом». Також на машині винесені зовнішні камери спостереження...

t.me

Ukraine's 52nd Arty Bde is reportedly getting M110A2 203mm SP howitzers. They're likely Greek, where 60 of them were still in storage.

Осведомитель

52-я бригада ВСУ сообщает о получении на вооружение греческих 203-мм САУ M110А2. Еще в октябре 2025 года греческое издание «Efsyn» сообщало о том, что правительство Греции рассматривало вариант перепродажи списанного вооружения Украине через Чехию на общую сумму в районе 200 миллионов евро...

t.me

Военный Осведомитель

203-мм САУ M110A2 появились на вооружении 52-й отдельной артиллерийской бригады ВСУ, утверждает официальный аккаунт подразделения. Наиболее вероятно, что САУ американского производства были поставлены из Греции. Еще в октябре 2025 года сообщалось, что Афины планируют поставить на Украину через...

t.me

Ukraine's 148th Arty Bde with M777 howitzers.

Colonelcassad

На свежих кадрах - 155-мм гаубица американского производства M777 на вооружении 148-й артиллерийской бригады ВСУ. В качестве боекомплекта выступают дымовые (с белым фосфором) M825A1 и осколочно-фугасные M107 снаряды, а также метательные заряды M119A2. @voenacher

t.me

Ukraine's new Abrams with the 47th Mech Bde and the 1st Assault Rgt. It seemed them and Skala are splitting the new Australian Abrams shipment, but now the 1st Rgt is getting them too.

Танки. История и современность. Btvt.info

M1A1SA-UKR Abrams танкового батальйону 47-ї ОМБр⚔️ з цікавою надстройкою, що передбачає захист башти і моторно-трансмісійного відділення. Танк також обліплений блоками ДЗ «Контакт-1» і штатного динамічного захисту ARAT. cred

t.me

Танки. История и современность. Btvt.info

Кадри роботи батальйону підтримки 1-го ОШП над австралійським M1A1 AIM Abrams. Танк дообладнаний блоками ДЗ «Контакт-1» і обширним каркасом для майбутнього «сараю». Судячи з фото каркас сараю приварений до корпусу танку, тобто після завершення цих робіт по додатковому бронюванню башта танку...

t.me

Russian forces with the new Spirit-030 terminal. It's apparently a Russian Starlink replacement and is connected to the Bureau 1440's project Dawn.

Осведомитель

Очень интересные кадры публикуют ресурсы противника, на которых запечатлён российский портативный терминал спутникового интернета «Спирит-030». Впервые данный терминал был представлен в июне 2025 года бойцами отдельного батальона связи 144-й мотострелковой дивизии 20-й общевойсковой армии...

t.me

Russian Courier UGV variants, one with a mortar installed, another with an MLRS.

Осведомитель

И восстали машины из пепла ядерного огня, и пошла война на уничтожения человечества. И шла она десятилетия, но последнее сражение состоится не в будущем, оно состоится здесь, в наше время, сегодня ночью. Полигонные испытания миномётного модуля с системой автоматизированного заряжания в виде...

t.me

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Эксклюзивное видео полигонных испытаний модуля минометного вооружения "Багульник-82" на шасси НРТК "Курьер". Подписаться на канал Подписаться в MAX

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Танки. История и современность. Btvt.info

Противник публікує кадри випробувань модуля «Багульник-82» з 82-мм мінометом і роботизованою рукою для подачі мін на шасі НРТК «Курьер». Досить цікава задумка і ії реалізація.

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bmpd

Эксклюзивное видео стрельб из 107-мм РСЗО Тип 75 северокорейского производства на шасси НРТК "Курьер". Подписаться на канал Подписаться в MAX

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Dambiev

Эксклюзивное видео стрельб из 107-мм РСЗО Тип 75 северокорейского производства на шасси НРТК "Курьер". Подписаться на канал Подписаться в MAX

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[KipPotapych]

I am assuming Feanor will address this in some way at some point, maybe separately or in the next update, but I just watched these three videos from the Voevoda channel and it is rather disturbing, not in the sense of what he is saying for the most part (aside from asking for forgiveness from his parents and his young daughter because that was quite disturbing), but in the sense that the three videos were recorded after the guy had come to the decision, or conclusion, if you will, to depart himself from this world (and likely just before the execution).

Воевода Вещает

Важно! Спасибо. Живите честно. Только так мы победим.

t.me

I have not been following any Russian telegram channels for a long time now, so I do not know of the chronology of the events aside from what the guy said in the videos, so I have nothing to say on the subject aside from the following.

From these videos, it appears that the guy is (was?) a patriot and genuinely believed in what he was doing (fighting the war in Ukraine). I hope there was some revelation or intervention or whatever before he executed his plan, but it seems unlikely. And that is unfortunate.

Just the other week I had a conversation with someone about the wars and the current environment and such. The person I talked to said that whatever happens (the subject was heavily leaned towards Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and Israel), they have great respect for the soldiers who do what they do because they greatly believe in the cause and what they do and so on. My question to them was if they feel the same for the Russian troops in Ukraine. Probably everyone can guess the answer and it was strongly negative in the likes of “Russia, that invaded and ruined lives of gazillions in numerous countries?” I am paraphrasing, obviously, but that was the gist of it. One example, but the attitude is rather uniform in this part of the world. While the person I had the conversation with is a strong supporter of and believer in righteousness of the war in Iran, as well as other actions and their extent in the Middle East, most of everyone else here thinks that while one can say anything about the validity of the actions of the policymakers (ie government), one can not speak negative of the grunts doing the work. Yeah, sure, I can subscribe to the line of thinking - straight forward stuff. Why the opposite feeling for the opposing side though? Same grunts, same work, no? Much harder in many respects too. I mean we have had movies portraying horrible events of WW2, for example, where the enemy gave their respect for the fallen and vice versa.

Anyway, I am probably just rumbling here, just expressing some thoughts. I came along the news about Voevoda because I saw some distasteful comments about the events, that probably took place, on twitter. So it took me to the recent conversation I had mentioned above and further thinking.

It appears the Russian system took this guy down (still hope that it didn’t, but not holding my breath), not the war he chose to participate in due to the calling or whatever his reasons were (he participated from the beginning) - he is just one if the grunts, after all.

Anyway, the second time… all this shit is depressing.

 

[KipPotapych]

Not sure where to put this, so I will put it here. An excellent essay by Seva Gunitsky discussing why the absolute majority failed to predict the invasion and/or the outcome back in 2022 (including the author). This is a very good intellectual piece worthy of your time, in my opinion. (@personaldesas, I think you will like it for what it is).

The Expert Trap and the Next War

what forecasting failure tells us about the future

hegemon.substack.com

 

[KipPotapych]

It appears that Ukrainian air (drone) raids have scaled up quite a bit and matching or just about Russian attacks on Ukraine. @Feanor, do you think it is close or just the reporting side I am reading?

 

[Feanor]

It appears that Ukrainian air (drone) raids have scaled up quite a bit and matching or just about Russian attacks on Ukraine. @Feanor, do you think it is close or just the reporting side I am reading?

I've seen similar reporting.

I am assuming Feanor will address this in some way at some point, maybe separately or in the next update, but I just watched these three videos from the Voevoda channel and it is rather disturbing, not in the sense of what he is saying for the most part (aside from asking for forgiveness from his parents and his young daughter because that was quite disturbing), but in the sense that the three videos were recorded after the guy had come to the decision, or conclusion, if you will, to depart himself from this world (and likely just before the execution).

Воевода Вещает

Важно! Спасибо. Живите честно. Только так мы победим.

t.me

I have not been following any Russian telegram channels for a long time now, so I do not know of the chronology of the events aside from what the guy said in the videos, so I have nothing to say on the subject aside from the following.

From these videos, it appears that the guy is (was?) a patriot and genuinely believed in what he was doing (fighting the war in Ukraine). I hope there was some revelation or intervention or whatever before he executed his plan, but it seems unlikely. And that is unfortunate.

Just the other week I had a conversation with someone about the wars and the current environment and such. The person I talked to said that whatever happens (the subject was heavily leaned towards Iran, Lebanon, Gaza, and Israel), they have great respect for the soldiers who do what they do because they greatly believe in the cause and what they do and so on. My question to them was if they feel the same for the Russian troops in Ukraine. Probably everyone can guess the answer and it was strongly negative in the likes of “Russia, that invaded and ruined lives of gazillions in numerous countries?” I am paraphrasing, obviously, but that was the gist of it. One example, but the attitude is rather uniform in this part of the world. While the person I had the conversation with is a strong supporter of and believer in righteousness of the war in Iran, as well as other actions and their extent in the Middle East, most of everyone else here thinks that while one can say anything about the validity of the actions of the policymakers (ie government), one can not speak negative of the grunts doing the work. Yeah, sure, I can subscribe to the line of thinking - straight forward stuff. Why the opposite feeling for the opposing side though? Same grunts, same work, no? Much harder in many respects too. I mean we have had movies portraying horrible events of WW2, for example, where the enemy gave their respect for the fallen and vice versa.

Anyway, I am probably just rumbling here, just expressing some thoughts. I came along the news about Voevoda because I saw some distasteful comments about the events, that probably took place, on twitter. So it took me to the recent conversation I had mentioned above and further thinking.

It appears the Russian system took this guy down (still hope that it didn’t, but not holding my breath), not the war he chose to participate in due to the calling or whatever his reasons were (he participated from the beginning) - he is just one if the grunts, after all.

Anyway, the second time… all this shit is depressing.

It appears he faked it, though this isn't confirmed yet.

EDIT: The Kupyansk mess gets even more complicated. There are now confirmed Russian forces on the western outskirts of Kupyansk. While this doesn't exactly lend credibility to Russian claims of control over Kupyansk, it means Ukraine doesn't really hold most of it either. The ever helpful suriyak has updated his map to reflect as much. We might see Russia capture Kupyansk in the coming months.

 

[personaldesas]

Not sure where to put this, so I will put it here. An excellent essay by Seva Gunitsky discussing why the absolute majority failed to predict the invasion and/or the outcome back in 2022 (including the author). This is a very good intellectual piece worthy of your time, in my opinion. (@personaldesas, I think you will like it for what it is).

The Expert Trap and the Next War

what forecasting failure tells us about the future

hegemon.substack.com

Thanks for sharing, interesting read. I really like this kind of retrospective piece, looking at what perceptions and expectations were widely held at the time (and where they went wrong).

 

[Feanor]

It appears Russia's summer offensive has begun. It remains to be seen if the changes in the drone environment substantially alter the nature of the fighting. On the Slavyansk axis Russia is pushing towards Nikolaevka. North of Pokrovsk Russian forces have begun the assault of Biletskoe, and it may be the first town Russia takes this year (helped along by it's very small size and proximity to Rodinskoe). Near Kupyansk the situation east of Kupyansk has evolved into the situation south of Kupyansk. It's likely Kupyansk-Uzlovoy is next on the menu, as Russian forces are finishing up in Kurilovka. East of Volchansk Russia is moving to take all the territory north of Volch'ya. Not that this is a large chunk of territory, and it's more in line with a continuing border buffer zone rather than a bigger push. And in eastern Zaporozhye Russian forces are attacking towards a series of villages from Charovnoe, to Gulyaypol'skoe, to Verkhnyaa Tersa, to Vozdvizhenka. So far these are attempts, with some gains.

 

[Vivendi]

Girkin, who previously was advocating for full mobilization, now says that full mobilization is too late for Russia.

Thread by @ChrisO_wiki on Thread Reader App – Thread Reader App

Ukraine is scaling up drone manufacturing both in Ukraine and in other European countries, aiming for producing more than 7 million drones in 2026.

Ukraine Eyes Drone Production Topping 7 Million Units | Aviation Week Network

The 90 billion loan from the EU is a big boost both to Ukrainian morale and will keep Ukraine running for quite some time. Ukraine for sure has high losses but it seems russia has even higher losses. Unless either China or trump becomes more directly involved in supporting russia, I think the situation is just going to get worse for russia. I think they will be forced to the negotiation table in 2026 or 2027, or there might even be a coup. With Ukrainian "sanctions" against russian oil and gas production, the russian economy will keep deteriorating in spite of trump's support for russia.

Russia Forced to Slash Oil Production After Ukrainian Strikes – Reuters - The Moscow Times

 

[Vivendi]

UK announces at least 120,000 drone package for Ukraine this year, for long range drones: UK announces biggest ever drone package for Ukraine to push back Putin - GOV.UK

Norway signs a drone agreement with Ukraine, manufacturing of drones in Norway for delivery to Ukraine, starting this summer. Fully funded by Norway as part of a 1.5 Billion USD support package: Signing of agreement to build Ukrainian drones in Norway - regjeringen.no

Six agreements have been signed between Ukrainian and German companies:
Defence agreements between Ukraine and Germany: six companies sign new contracts • Оборонка

Earlier this year, agreements were signed between Ukrainian companies and companies in Denmark, Finland and Latvia:
Culver Aerospace, TENCORE, Remtecnology and Terminal Autonomy Ukraine signed international agreements • Оборонка

Agreement between Ukrainian and Dutch companies in a 293 million USD deal, also on drone manufacturing:
Ukraine and Netherlands to Co-Produce Drones in $293 Million Defense Deal — UNITED24 Media

Belgium is also joining the party: Belgium and Ukraine to Launch Production of Drones and Interception Systems

200 million EUR drone deal between Ukraine and Romania, backed by SAFE: Ukraine and Romania launch joint drone production projects

And of course also Bulgaria needs a drone deal: https://www.novinite.com/articles/2...uction+for+European+Market+Under+Ukraine+Deal


Czechia has manufactured drones for Ukraine for a long time already: Czech drone facility making weapons for Ukraine set on fire, investigation underway
and more to come: Ukrainian drone manufacturer starts producing UAVs with Czech company – photo | Ukrainska Pravda

 

[rsemmes]

UK announces at least 120,000 drone package for Ukraine this year, for long range drones: UK announces biggest ever drone package for Ukraine to push back Putin - GOV.UK

Norway signs a drone agreement with Ukraine, manufacturing of drones in Norway for delivery to Ukraine, starting this summer. Fully funded by Norway as part of a 1.5 Billion USD support package: Signing of agreement to build Ukrainian drones in Norway - regjeringen.no

Six agreements have been signed between Ukrainian and German companies:
Defence agreements between Ukraine and Germany: six companies sign new contracts • Оборонка

Earlier this year, agreements were signed between Ukrainian companies and companies in Denmark, Finland and Latvia:
Culver Aerospace, TENCORE, Remtecnology and Terminal Autonomy Ukraine signed international agreements • Оборонка

Agreement between Ukrainian and Dutch companies in a 293 million USD deal, also on drone manufacturing:
Ukraine and Netherlands to Co-Produce Drones in $293 Million Defense Deal — UNITED24 Media

Belgium is also joining the party: Belgium and Ukraine to Launch Production of Drones and Interception Systems

200 million EUR drone deal between Ukraine and Romania, backed by SAFE: Ukraine and Romania launch joint drone production projects

And of course also Bulgaria needs a drone deal: Bulgaria to Take Part in Drone Production for European Market Under Ukraine Deal - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency


Czechia has manufactured drones for Ukraine for a long time already: Czech drone facility making weapons for Ukraine set on fire, investigation underway
and more to come: Ukrainian drone manufacturer starts producing UAVs with Czech company – photo | Ukrainska Pravda

If we were doing the same thing for Iran, we would be protecting Greenland, right?

 

[Vivendi]

If we were doing the same thing for Iran, we would be protecting Greenland, right?

Wrong.

 

[Vivendi]

Russian drone developers are complaining that because of bureaucratic restrictions, they are having to use firecrackers as the warheads on interceptor drones, or rely solely on kinetic methods instead of explosive warheads.

Thread by @ChrisO_wiki on Thread Reader App – Thread Reader App

 

[Feanor]

Girkin, who previously was advocating for full mobilization, now says that full mobilization is too late for Russia.

Thread by @ChrisO_wiki on Thread Reader App – Thread Reader App

His viewpoint is always an interesting one. I would disagree with him about that kind of mobilization being effective back in '22 or '23. I don't think it was ever a good option for Russia. Even a limited mobilization caused a massive exodus of population that only returned slowly when it became clear no further mobilization was cominng.

 

[rsemmes]

Wrong.

Why?
If we keep Iran "in the fight", it is going to be harder for Trump to threaten to invade Greenland again.
Correct?

 

[vikingatespam]

Why?
If we keep Iran "in the fight", it is going to be harder for Trump to threaten to invade Greenland again.
Correct?

I suppose if you think the sheer unlikelyhood of an invasion of Greenland is somehow more dangerous that a nuclear armed Iran, then by all means, send your money to Iran.

But you wont, so you dont.

Iran has been shit-stirring in the ME so long, it has no friends, only business associates. The sooner the IRGC breaks, the better for all of us here.

But enough on this topic, it belongs in another forum.

 

[Ikimieli]

We will form a Mercernay Army, which will be divided to three chapters and recruitment areas. We aim to recruit fighters from poor countries, especially ones that have past grievances like Afghanistan. Each Mercenary will be given a 100 000 dollar yearly salary, and full accomodations, top class equipment and operational support.

The Three chapters are Afria Corps, America Corps and Asian Corps. Asian Corps will have recruitment quota of 150 000 personnels. Africa Crops quota is 100 000 personnels and America Corps quota is 50 000 personnels for a total of 300 000 mercenaries hired to fight in Ukraine on purpose of liberating Donbas.

Recruiting of 300 000 Mercenaries with list price 100 000 dollars for one unit, goes for 30 billion dollars. Cheap as chips as far as funding a large scale war goes in a capitalist system. Then, 20 billion dollars will be used to fund their equipment and operations for one year, starting from 2027 as a counter offensive campaing that is supported by the Ukrainian Army, and the voluntary foreign units. Making the budget around 50 billion dollar. The troops will be divided to drone operators 20-30%, Infantry 50-60% and Specialists 10-20%.

Ammunition will be ordered from Jordan, Pakistan, Marocco and other similar places with unit prices tens of times below normal prices!

We will also establish a live streaming Service, and all of the mercenaries will have their own individual camera that is always streaming for you. You can choose your favorite soldiers, chat in their lobby, send them direct messages, monitor their war effort trough their head cams, shower them with gifts and donate them money! We will only take a 30% share of all of the donations, and all the rest will go to your favorite mercenaries! So better put up that show on and make yourself stand out as a mercenary, for it might net you quite a sum.

We will also establish a fund raising effort and establish a drone intermediary corps, who allows people to control attack drones that can be used to strike soldiers and positions of your own choosing, and will be released on the war zone by our representatives in the field. Signing up for the program costs you one thousand dollars. One Quadcopter attack drone will cost our customers 5 000 dollars for normal one and 10 000 dollars for a wire guided version. One long range attack drone will cost our customers 100 000 dollars for turpoprop version and 150 000 dollars for a jet engine one. If EW systems or Air Defenses supress, or destroy the drone you are controlling, we do not return the funds. We are letting you, control the drones that attack the positions of your choosing from your home, and you are the one who chooses the targets. Want to destroy a particular home or Building in in the war zone (de facto control of Russia or Ukraine), no problem. Just pay us the fee and you can control your own long range attack drone from your home and strike those positions. All the funding will go to fund more projects like this, and hire more Mercenaries.

All hits will be recorded and shown on our site for our members, and noted on a leader scoreboard with most successful hits or caused damage. The leaders of the scoreboards will gain weekly, and monthly prizes. Memobriblia, straight from the war zone. Take your aim at them now, and start bringing home the trophies.

The membership includes. Access to the streaming platform. Access to the videos and VIP content. And the possibility to remote command your own Drones in the war zone! You are the commander. You, decide the targets!

And thats not all. As a Premium Member, you can help your favorite Mercenary Commanders, and donate them Air Sorties, Artillery Barrages, and other similar assets to be used on their own command!

For 2028, we have prepared a hiring quota of one million mercenaries! Hired from all over the World rising the yearly salary from 100 000 dollars to 150 000 dollars.

And for 2030, we are aiming for TEN MILLION MERCENARIES! And ONE HUNDRED MILLION DRONES!

 

[KipPotapych]

We will form…

We can also go to the pharmacy, refill the prescription, and start taking our meds again.

Cheap as chips

Not cheap, but free since you are paying with something that does not even exist.

TEN MILLION MERCENARIES! And ONE HUNDRED MILLION DRONES!

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

 

[Ikimieli]

In all actuality, that is an excellent idea. And will be implemented on some form or way.

The use of Mercenaries in armed conflicts is very good value for the money, which is why Russia recruits as many as they can and are always looking for more. That also means, that your own citizens are not participating in dangerous assault missions, for example.

Its just not the image they are trying to build in Ukraine. They are going for heroic and honorable national defense against an overwhelming opponent that uses all dirty tricks imaginable. Which it of course is, to some extend. But the announcement of public use of large amount of mercenaries do not go with that image. But in all actuality some of those "volunteers" that are fighting there within Ukrainian ranks are actually paid mercenaries.

Isnt that how they do it in America ? That it needs to be flashy, catching, entertaining and something that the people want to participate.

Who wouldnt want a peek inside live action, and then chat in there and contact the actual soldiers ?

Who wouldnt want to control their own drones and shoot actual people ?

Well, mybe not many. But some would for certain, and get hooked in it. There can be many people around the world with a lot of excess money that they dont know what to do with.

Lets for example say. That if a person like Elon Musk happens to suddenly want to do this, they probably could. And fund this all alone.

In all actuality, Elon Musk might be powerful enough to re conquer all of Donbas alone. So lets hope that he reads that, and start to think about it. Gaining eternal fame as the person, who re conquered Donbas. Which they how i understand, are now planning to re name "Donnyland" in an attempt to make Donald Trump to be inrerested on something like this.

And you know how Donald Trump does things. What i just described would be the exact thing he might do. Turning the Russia - Ukraine war to one big Reality Show, with billions of revenue from viewers and people who participate. If someone can achieve this, its him.

From a person who is rooting for a Russian Victory, perspective. They of course do not want anyone to hire mercenaries, because they want them all for themself. So of course you downplay the whole thing and make it seem like its ridiculous. Internet is full of Russian people, who hammer to everyones mind that "Russia cannot be won" "This is a war that cannot be won" "Russia is invincible" and then downplay everyone else and make them seem ridiculous. Wherever you go, there are Russian people looping this every single day and spamming every place with this same thing.

People have their routines, and they think only certain things are possible. Sometimes a collective shares these believes and sometimes they are cultural. For example, when you go to Asian world they have very different mind sets and they have serious locks, which are not present on the western societies. And for certain things, you cannot even have a conversation because they are taboos. Especially politics.

Donald Trump for example, have shown the world now, that he breaks the taboos all the time. He have different routines, and he does things in a different way, in all good and bad that it brings. Many people are put off balance, and dont like that at all. But for some reason, lots of American people like it. And what i just described there, is the exact thing that an American person might actually even do. Everyone else think its crazy and cannot be done. Russia showed us that yes, you can just invade your neighbor and start to conquer lands. No one thought that its possible but they just went and did it. And American people are constantly showing everyone, that they just do things which others never even imagine possible.

There are many examples. And for example, internet is one of them.

In western world, the leaders change. And new ideas emerge. What are there routines now, might not be what they are in the future.

Fighting mercenaries to fight their wars is the exact thing what a filthy rich capitalist does. Why would they go there dying when world is full of desparate who go there for them with relatively small amount of money ?

When you are filthy rich, this kind of money like 50 billion is nothing. And if you think what you can achieve with it, and for example. You could as a private citizen command an army of 300 000 soldiers. You can, there is no real restrictions. Some people might really like an idea of commanding an army of 300 000 soldiers all by themself. Money lets them do this if they wish. And Ukraine have infrastructure for this thing already, and would most likely agree. Offering you an infrastructure to establish a strong mercenary force that helps them on their battle.

And then there is the thing. That these filthy rich people usually network with eachother. They know eachother. And when someone of them have some idea what other of them like, they might even act as a coalition or cartel.

There might be groups or social networks with net worth of trillions. And probably are.

Money, is power to move things.

And if you are filthy rich, and someone offers you a platform where you can hit buildings or people of your choosing with remote controlled drones. And you get hooked in it like slot machines. You dont care that one shot costs you 150 000. You have 150 000 000 000 and you dont know what to do with it. You just sit all day, and launch drones to hit people and buildings and after a while, you have spent like 20 millions and wont care. And still, at that same time frame, you made more revenue than you used on the drone application which allows you to launch drones in Ukraine. Because your yearly revenue is along the lines of tens of billions.

Rich people have strange tastes. They are not anymore dictated by normal routines. You just need to find what to market to them, and even few of them who get hooked on your merchandise. They wont care what it costs.

Of course if you contact Russia, and want to establish a Mercenary army there which attacks Ukraine. So why would they say no ?

But you wont see an Ukrainian person downplaying it and tell you to take your meds. Because they dont do that. Russians are the only ones who do this and the MAGA group in America have adapted this style. They actually do this same thing. They hang out in internet every single day, and use their time to downplay everything not MAGA.

Outside of Ukrainians might not be that kind of people in the first place. They might have something real to do like fighting a war against Russia, while Russian citizens have nothing else to do than hang out in internet and float with the subject while the paid mercenaries are doing the actual fighting for them.

Russians have always done this. The picture i posted in the Russian General Thread shows you, that while Soviet Union attacked to vanguish Nazi Germany. There was zero Russian armies. And the ones who eventually broke the Mannerheim Line, were Ukrainians too.

Russians themself sit there in the back, and shoot them if they retreat. Driving them forward.

And who are the ones who celebrate Victory Day the most. Of course its the Russians. When others did the actual vanguishing. Zero Russian armies. Zero.