Pukovnik7
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Weren't some Leopards already being offered or I'm misremembering?
The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread
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Not sure myself but certainly Germany wasn’t overly enthusiastic about Leopard customers offering their tanks to Ukraine but the UK decision and the US offering Bradleys has changed this (German defence minister just resigned).
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^ Poland was the first who said they would send some Leopards if another Nato member sends the modern tanks (I would guess that decision would also depend on Germany’s permission to do so). Then the UK made the decision to send the tanks. Germany will be deciding at or after the January 20 meeting.
Today, Duda yet again called for supplying Ukraine with tanks, indicating that Poland had already handed over 260 T-72 tanks and is planning to send a company (14?) of Leopards in the near future. The German authorities said they have not received any requests for permission as of yet.
Today, Duda yet again called for supplying Ukraine with tanks, indicating that Poland had already handed over 260 T-72 tanks and is planning to send a company (14?) of Leopards in the near future. The German authorities said they have not received any requests for permission as of yet.
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Bloomberg did a nice summary of what had already been provided to Ukraine. They are referencing Oryx, but it is neatly organized and presented. The list is incomplete, obviously.
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According to ANP the Netherlands will supply a Patriot system to Ukraine. Dutch to Send Patriot Missile Defence System to Ukraine -ANP (usnews.com)
If confirmed it means that Ukraine will get three Patriot systems -- not a lot, but it definitely helps!
It seems Ukraine is not able to shoot down some categories of missiles including the Kh-22 that recently hit a residential building killing at least 45 civilians. The Kh-22 has a very limited accuracy, thus, for the land-attack version it had a nuclear warhead to take out e.g., ports and air bases, however it has also been fitted with conventional warhead as seen in Ukraine. In early July a Kh-22 struck a shopping mall, killing a large number of civilians. Systems like Patriot and SAMP/T are therefore urgently needed in Ukraine. Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Says It Has No Defense Against Russia's Kh-22 Missiles (thedrive.com)
The combination of a large warhead and a very low precision makes this a horrible weapon to fire towards a city like Dnipro which consists mainly of residential buildings and civilians, and comparatively few military installations.
If confirmed it means that Ukraine will get three Patriot systems -- not a lot, but it definitely helps!
It seems Ukraine is not able to shoot down some categories of missiles including the Kh-22 that recently hit a residential building killing at least 45 civilians. The Kh-22 has a very limited accuracy, thus, for the land-attack version it had a nuclear warhead to take out e.g., ports and air bases, however it has also been fitted with conventional warhead as seen in Ukraine. In early July a Kh-22 struck a shopping mall, killing a large number of civilians. Systems like Patriot and SAMP/T are therefore urgently needed in Ukraine. Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Says It Has No Defense Against Russia's Kh-22 Missiles (thedrive.com)
The combination of a large warhead and a very low precision makes this a horrible weapon to fire towards a city like Dnipro which consists mainly of residential buildings and civilians, and comparatively few military installations.
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On the subject of veracity, apparently Ukraine's Command East still claims they're holding their positions in Soledar. If we didn't have other information, would we know the difference?
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KipPotapych
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^ In the meantime, Arestovich resigned after backlash and hints of investigation and calls for charges of treason.
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Update. Dec.19th-20th
Kherson-Nikolaev-Odessa.
Russian loitering munition hits a Ukrainian Buk in Kherson region.
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk-Cherkasy.
Russian Shaheds over Cherkasy.
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Russian Ka-52 in Zaporozhye region downed allegedly by friendly fire on Dec 5th.
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Russian Giatsint-B on the Zaporozhye axis.
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Russian mobilized personnel digging in, Zaporozhye. Note, while all have non-rusted AKs, modern helmets and body armor, none are wearing tactical vests.
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Russian forces on the Zaporozhye axis.
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The North.
Russian strikes in Kiev. The Antonov factory and TES-5 were hit.
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Ukrainian air defenses downing a Shahed over Kiev.
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Shahed-131s were used in recent strikes against Kiev.
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AIM-120 fragments fell over the city.
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Kiev stands dark.
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Oskol Front.
A destroyed Ukrainian tank and BMP near Kremennaya. So far Ukrainian attacks there have not produced results.
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Russian strike on a Ukrainian fuel storage in Kharkov area.
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Russian motor-rifles from the Kantemirovskaya 4th Tanks have shot down a Ukrainian UAV.
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LDNR Front.
LNR 4th Bde and Chechen fighters have apparently taken several Ukrainian positions around Spornoe. The small village itself remains in Ukrainian hands.
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Russian fires in Soledar, against Ukrainian infantry and positions.
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Russian Chechen fighters advancing on Soledar.
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A Ukrainian pickup truck takes some fire, an wheel gets hit but it keeps moving. Artemovsk/Bakhmut area.
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There are reports that Ukraine's 113th Territorial Defense Bde lost 5 pickup trucks near Artemovsk/Bakhmut recently. Volunteers are collecting money for more vehicles.
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Ukrainian M-109 reloading near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Ukrainian trenches inside Artemovsk Bakhmut.
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Ukrainian BATT UMG spotted in Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Zelensky visits Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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DNR 9th Rgt dropping munitions from quadcopters near Avdeevka.
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A Ukrainian Mi-8 gets shot down. Reportedly, the DNR's 11th Rgt did the shoot-down. Links 2-3 have a video from a Ukrainian Mi-24.
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Allegedly Russian tanks from the 36th Motor-rifles shelling Ugledar from indirect fire positions.
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Shelling of Donetsk continues, including use of Grads.
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Khartsyzk also got hit, target unclear at this time.
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Russia.
An explosion in Chongar, on the border with Kherson region.
The town of Sudzha, Kursk region, Russia, 9kms from the Ukrainian border, got hit.
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Shebekino in Belgorod region got hit too, there are reports of loss of power and water in town. Reportedly 1 civilian wounded.
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In Trubchevskaya, Bryansk region, and energy infrastructure object got hit by a Ukrainian UAV.
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Iranian Il-76 flights continue to Russia.
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Russian governor of Belgorod region confirms that Russia's early warning system for civilians of incoming strikes is ineffective.
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Misc.
Russian Forpost-RU directing artillery fires. Location and context unclear.
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Ukrainian S-300 fires somewhere in the south.
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Destroyed Ukrainian Husky TSV and Kozak-2. Location and context unclear.
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A destroyed Russian BTR-82A, uparmored haphazardly.
Russian Linza MRAP knocked out somewhere in Ukraine. Reportedly the occupants survived.
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Allegedly Polish fighters in Ukraine.
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Pantsyr-S1 in Ukraine, note the hesco barriers around it. Clearly this is meant to protect against artillery fires, and possible strikes.
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Russian BMP-3s uparmored haphazardly with ERA.
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Russian SpN riding a Tayfun-K in Ukraine.
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NATO/EU.
Reportedly Ukraine has received another 1000 Starlink terminals.
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Two Turkish A-400Ms stuck in Borispol' are finally leaving Ukraine.
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Kherson-Nikolaev-Odessa.
Russian loitering munition hits a Ukrainian Buk in Kherson region.
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk-Cherkasy.
Russian Shaheds over Cherkasy.
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Russian Ka-52 in Zaporozhye region downed allegedly by friendly fire on Dec 5th.
Moscow calling
"Дружественный огонь" - явление, присущее всем без исключениям армиям при ведении активных боевых действий, но вот количество подобных инцидентов зависит от уровня слаженности и взаимодействия между подразделениями, а также уровнем внедрения сетецентрической доктрины. Например, российский...
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Russian Giatsint-B on the Zaporozhye axis.
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Russian mobilized personnel digging in, Zaporozhye. Note, while all have non-rusted AKs, modern helmets and body armor, none are wearing tactical vests.
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Russian forces on the Zaporozhye axis.
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The North.
Russian strikes in Kiev. The Antonov factory and TES-5 were hit.
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Ukrainian air defenses downing a Shahed over Kiev.
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Shahed-131s were used in recent strikes against Kiev.
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AIM-120 fragments fell over the city.
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Kiev stands dark.
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Oskol Front.
A destroyed Ukrainian tank and BMP near Kremennaya. So far Ukrainian attacks there have not produced results.
Старше Эдды
Короткие видео с участка фронта в районе Кременной, полоса обороны 144 мсд. Горящий танк и бмп ВСУ, обстрел украинского опорника в лесополосе. Будни войны.
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Russian strike on a Ukrainian fuel storage in Kharkov area.
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Russian motor-rifles from the Kantemirovskaya 4th Tanks have shot down a Ukrainian UAV.
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LDNR Front.
LNR 4th Bde and Chechen fighters have apparently taken several Ukrainian positions around Spornoe. The small village itself remains in Ukrainian hands.
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Russian fires in Soledar, against Ukrainian infantry and positions.
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Отработка целей ВСУ в ходе боев за Соледар. Поражение пехоты и артиллерийских позиций противника. Сейчас бои идут как в самом Соледаре в городе и у Бахмутского, так и к северу от него в районе Яковлевки, Белогоровки и у Веселого (история с неудачной атакой 128-й огшбр...
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Russian Chechen fighters advancing on Soledar.
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Соледарское направление. Бойцы спецназа «АХМАТ» уничтожили очередной опорный пункт противника. видео: @RKadyrov_95
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A Ukrainian pickup truck takes some fire, an wheel gets hit but it keeps moving. Artemovsk/Bakhmut area.
Moscow calling
Твоё лицо, когда ты едешь с пацанами по своим ВСУшным делам под Бахмутом, а какие-то ... простреливают тебе колесо из пулемёта.
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There are reports that Ukraine's 113th Territorial Defense Bde lost 5 pickup trucks near Artemovsk/Bakhmut recently. Volunteers are collecting money for more vehicles.
Colonelcassad
Украинские волонтеры докладывают об огромных потерях техники у 113 бригады ТрО (Харьковская область). За последние несколько дней только в одном батальоне, который сейчас под Бахмутом, уничтожено 5 внедорожников. @ukrainian_guide
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Ukrainian M-109 reloading near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Ukrainian trenches inside Artemovsk Bakhmut.
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Ukrainian BATT UMG spotted in Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Zelensky visits Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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DNR 9th Rgt dropping munitions from quadcopters near Avdeevka.
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Colonelcassad
Операторы БПЛА закидывают гранатометный выстрел ВОГ-17 на позиции ВСУ. @milchronicles
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A Ukrainian Mi-8 gets shot down. Reportedly, the DNR's 11th Rgt did the shoot-down. Links 2-3 have a video from a Ukrainian Mi-24.
Ясиноватая, Донбасс на линии огня
Ясиноватский район. Редкое видео. Момент падения вертолета Ми-8, сбитого силами ПВО 11-го полка, в секторе западнее н.п Тоненькое. Севернее н.п Первомайское https://t.me/Lunay14/4293 опубл 19.12.2022 Надеюсь будет и вторая часть, на которой покажут, что было с вторым вертолетом, пытавшимся...
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Moscow calling
Видео сегодняшнего сбитого бойцами НМ ДНР украинского Ми-8 с борта украинского же Ми-24.
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Colonelcassad
Видео уничтожение украинского военно-транспортного вертолета Ми-8. Снято с борта другого украинского вертолета.
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Allegedly Russian tanks from the 36th Motor-rifles shelling Ugledar from indirect fire positions.
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Shelling of Donetsk continues, including use of Grads.
WarJournal [Z]
Несколько минут назад ВСУ нанесли очередной удар по Донецку из РСЗО «БМ-21» Град. По данным СЦКК, пятнадцать реактивных снарядов было выпущено по Калининскому району города. Еще шесть – по Ленинскому. По пока неподтвержденным данным, есть прилеты в районе больницы им. Калинина, которая вчера...
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Военкор Котенок
ВСУ нанесли очередной удар по Донецку. Прилет из "Градов" по Калининскому и Ленинскому районам. Всего выпущено более 20 ракет. @voenkorKotenok
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Последствия ночных обстрелов больницы Калинина в Донецке, которую обстреливают уже 2-й день. Видео: News Front
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Khartsyzk also got hit, target unclear at this time.
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Прилет в Харцызске. Повреждено несколько домов, 1 гражданский получил ранения. Обстрел велся из РСЗО HIMARS.
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Russia.
An explosion in Chongar, on the border with Kherson region.
The town of Sudzha, Kursk region, Russia, 9kms from the Ukrainian border, got hit.
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Курская область в огне - взрывы в городе Суджа, 9 км от границы с Украиной. Один из снарядов попал по дому в селе Махновка.
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В результате обстрела приграничного района Курской области повреждено несколько построек, ранен 1 мирный житель.
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Shebekino in Belgorod region got hit too, there are reports of loss of power and water in town. Reportedly 1 civilian wounded.
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ЕБЕЙШИЕ (тм) прилёты в Шебекино Белгородской области. Сообщают, что в городе пропало электричество и водоснабжение.
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Видео пожара в Шебекино после обстрела. Повреждено несколько домов. В некоторых районах перебои с электроэнергией. 1 гражданский получил ранения.
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In Trubchevskaya, Bryansk region, and energy infrastructure object got hit by a Ukrainian UAV.
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Момент и последствия прилёта украинского БПЛА-снаряда по зданию Трубчевской РЭС в Брянской области сегодня утром. Повреждения минимальны, можно сказать, отделались лёгким испугом.
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Iranian Il-76 flights continue to Russia.
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Russian governor of Belgorod region confirms that Russia's early warning system for civilians of incoming strikes is ineffective.
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Misc.
Russian Forpost-RU directing artillery fires. Location and context unclear.
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Ukrainian S-300 fires somewhere in the south.
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Destroyed Ukrainian Husky TSV and Kozak-2. Location and context unclear.
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Уничтоженные бронеавтомобили Husky TSV и «Козак-2» украинской армии где-то в зоне проведения СВО. фото: @chdambiev
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A destroyed Russian BTR-82A, uparmored haphazardly.
БТР с кустарной защитой
С сеткой и экранами из уголков. Не помогло С форума Отвага2004
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Russian Linza MRAP knocked out somewhere in Ukraine. Reportedly the occupants survived.
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Уголок Ситха
Бронеавтомобиль Тайфун-К "Линза" К-53949 получивший боевые повреждения в ходе СВО, экипаж жив и здоров, но восстановление машины похоже будет не быстрым. Вызывает интерес комбинированное бронирование с керамическим наполнителем.
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Allegedly Polish fighters in Ukraine.
БелВПО
Польские наемники засветились в очередной раз на Украине С каждым днем их становится все больше - такими темпами вместо ВСУ будет Войско Польское, а вместо Украины - Речь Посполитая. Подпишись: КАНАЛ / ЧАТ
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Pantsyr-S1 in Ukraine, note the hesco barriers around it. Clearly this is meant to protect against artillery fires, and possible strikes.
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Russian BMP-3s uparmored haphazardly with ERA.
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Russian SpN riding a Tayfun-K in Ukraine.
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КамАЗ-63968 «Тайфун-К» подразделения спецназа Вооруженных сил в зоне СВО. фото: @ok_spn
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NATO/EU.
Reportedly Ukraine has received another 1000 Starlink terminals.
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Two Turkish A-400Ms stuck in Borispol' are finally leaving Ukraine.
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He was the one who admitted that Ukraine downed the missile that hit the building in Dnepropetrovsk. Some think this is connected. Of course there are all kinds of other reasons this might be happening.
There's been a helo crash in Kyiv with 16 dead and 22 injured. It came down near a kindergarten / nursery. At present there is no indication of the cause of the crash, but there was a low mist around and, as per SOP, it was flying low to avoid missiles. Amongst the dead are the Ukrainian Interior Monister Denys Monastyrskyy, his Deputy Minister, and a state secretary.
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Germany says they’ll send tanks when the US does: Berlin sets condition for U.S. on supplying German-made tanks to Ukraine - source The US says no Abrams coming at this point.
Latest package from Sweden announced today:
* 50 CV90
* Archer -- exact number not known, but some claim it could be 24 units
* More NLAWS
* Misc. other stuff.
Total value of this latest package: SEK 4.3 billion (USD 417 million) Klart: Artillerisystemet Archer levereras till Ukraina | SVT Nyheter
Canada recently announced they will send 200 Senator APC to Ukraine: Minister Anand concludes productive visit to Ukraine - Canada.ca
Estonia announced a new aid package consisting of howitzers, ammunition, artillery support equipment as well as grenade launchers at a value of EUR 113 million. This takes Estonia's total assistance so far to just above 1% of Estonia's GDP(!) Estonian military support to Ukraine to increase to more than 1 percent GDP | News | ERR
Latvia will send additional Stinger missiles, helicopters, drones, machine guns, and ammo. Latvia's support so far constitute 0.93% of Latvia's GDP. Latvia will send additional Stinger missiles, helicopters and drones to Ukraine (baltictimes.com)
Finland's PM makes it clear that Ukraine has to win, no matter how long it takes, and how much. Finland is clearly in it for the long haul!
Maria Tadeo on Twitter: "From Davos, Finland’s PM Sanna Marin says «we don’t know when the war ends - but Ukraine has to win. I don’t see another choice.» https://t.co/EapDkqbAP6" / Twitter
* 50 CV90
* Archer -- exact number not known, but some claim it could be 24 units
* More NLAWS
* Misc. other stuff.
Total value of this latest package: SEK 4.3 billion (USD 417 million) Klart: Artillerisystemet Archer levereras till Ukraina | SVT Nyheter
Canada recently announced they will send 200 Senator APC to Ukraine: Minister Anand concludes productive visit to Ukraine - Canada.ca
Estonia announced a new aid package consisting of howitzers, ammunition, artillery support equipment as well as grenade launchers at a value of EUR 113 million. This takes Estonia's total assistance so far to just above 1% of Estonia's GDP(!) Estonian military support to Ukraine to increase to more than 1 percent GDP | News | ERR
Latvia will send additional Stinger missiles, helicopters, drones, machine guns, and ammo. Latvia's support so far constitute 0.93% of Latvia's GDP. Latvia will send additional Stinger missiles, helicopters and drones to Ukraine (baltictimes.com)
Finland's PM makes it clear that Ukraine has to win, no matter how long it takes, and how much. Finland is clearly in it for the long haul!
Maria Tadeo on Twitter: "From Davos, Finland’s PM Sanna Marin says «we don’t know when the war ends - but Ukraine has to win. I don’t see another choice.» https://t.co/EapDkqbAP6" / Twitter
The UK will send 600 Brimstone missiles to Ukraine, pledges multiyear support. "We will plan for this year and next year and the year after and beyond," said Defence Secretary Ben Wallace. UPDATE 1-UK to send 600 Brimstone missiles to Ukraine - Defence minister (yahoo.com)
Denmark to donate 19 Caesars: Denmark To Donate 19 French-made Howitzers To Ukraine: Govt | Barron's (barrons.com)
These announcements today are quite interesting, since the Ramstein "donation meeting" is tomorrow. 50 countries are expected to participate including all 30 NATO members. Seems like some interesting signaling is going on here, just before the meeting... It looks like somebody want to set the bar high before the meeting, it will be interesting to follow the announcements coming through tomorrow and the following days...
Denmark to donate 19 Caesars: Denmark To Donate 19 French-made Howitzers To Ukraine: Govt | Barron's (barrons.com)
These announcements today are quite interesting, since the Ramstein "donation meeting" is tomorrow. 50 countries are expected to participate including all 30 NATO members. Seems like some interesting signaling is going on here, just before the meeting... It looks like somebody want to set the bar high before the meeting, it will be interesting to follow the announcements coming through tomorrow and the following days...
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Russia has just begun a push in Zaporozhye area, towards the town of Kamenskoe (the village of ~10k people south-west of Zaporozhye, not the city 200k+ north-west of Dnepropetrovsk), Orekhov, and Gulyaypole. Reportedly Russian sappers cleared paths through minefields, and Russian forces managed to seize high ground positions around this area. There are unconfirmed reports of Russia taking 4 smaller villages in the area.
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EDIT: Russian artillery fires on the Orekhovo axis.
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Colonelcassad
Владимир Рогов сообщил, что в ходе наступательных действий наших войск в районе Орехова (Запорожское направление), наши войска установили оперативный контроль над 4 населенными пунктами.
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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны
‼️Армия России наступает в Запорожье, вытесняя врага ▪️Российские войска начали наступление на ряде участков фронта в Запорожской области. ▪️Наша артиллерия провела мощную артподготовку, а саперы сделали бреши в минных полях. ▪️В направлении на Орехов есть существенное продвижение, враг...
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Moscow calling
Это - не съёмка фильма про Первую Мировую войну, это - сегодняшняя атака ВС РФ на Запорожском направлении. Именно такую тактику (огромные толпы пехоты, поддерживаемой небольшим количеством бронетехники) иные "эксперты" предлагают в очередном наступлении на Киев. Только, сдаётся мне, исход игры...
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EDIT: Russian artillery fires on the Orekhovo axis.
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KipPotapych
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^ There are claims that the Ukrainians are withdrawing some significant forces from the area and sending them to reinforce Bakhmut defence line. The Russians were saying a week or two ago (maybe longer?) that this was inevitable and either Ukraine loses Bakhmut or withdraws some troops elsewhere, which would allow for a Russian advance there.
A new package is announced by the US:
The United States on Thursday announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine it valued at up to $2.5 billion, including hundreds of armored vehicles and support for Ukraine's air defense.
The latest assistance includes 59 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and 90 Stryker Armored Personnel Carriers, the U.S. Defense Department said in a statement.
The latest assistance also includes additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), eight Avenger air defense systems, tens of thousands of artillery rounds and about 2,000 anti-armor rockets, the Defense Department said.
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A new package is announced by the US:
The United States on Thursday announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine it valued at up to $2.5 billion, including hundreds of armored vehicles and support for Ukraine's air defense.
The latest assistance includes 59 Bradley Fighting Vehicles and 90 Stryker Armored Personnel Carriers, the U.S. Defense Department said in a statement.
The latest assistance also includes additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), eight Avenger air defense systems, tens of thousands of artillery rounds and about 2,000 anti-armor rockets, the Defense Department said.
U.S. to send hundreds of armored vehicles, rockets to Ukraine
The United States said on Thursday it would send hundreds of armored vehicles plus rockets and artillery shells to Ukraine as part of a $2.5 billion military assistance package.
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The Ramstein meeting has started this morning, and Finland is kicking off the day by announcing it's 12th and by far the largest package so far: 400 million Euros(!) -- the previous 11 packages summed up to 590 million Euros. Heavy equipment will be sent. Also interesting to note the close collaboration with Sweden helps facilitate shipment of Finnish defence materials: Finland supplies defence materiel to Ukraine, and Sweden expresses its readiness to support Finland as necessary. The defence forces of Finland and Sweden will review and, if necessary, update their operational plans.
Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine - Puolustusministeriö (defmin.fi)
Finland to deliver more defence materiel to Ukraine - Puolustusministeriö (defmin.fi)
The main issue right now is delivery of tanks -- either Leo 2, or Abrams. Mick Ryan's take on this: The Great Tank Debate - by Mick Ryan, AM - Futura Doctrina (substack.com)
One thing that confused me, is the difference in opinion on the Abrams. Mick says:
... if the Australian Army with its very light integral logistic footprint (and lack of tank strategic sustainment for the first decade in service) can run an M1 tank fleet in these circumstances, the Ukrainians definitely can!
Also Gen. Ben Hodges seem to think Abrams should be fine for Ukraine. Another expert, Mark Hertling, begs to differ: Claudio de Sat on Twitter: "@MrKovalenko @MarkHertling I have another one. General Ben Hodges sees no issue with Abrams in Ukraine. Is he also a non-expert?" / Twitter
What do the experts on this forum think?
One thing that confused me, is the difference in opinion on the Abrams. Mick says:
... if the Australian Army with its very light integral logistic footprint (and lack of tank strategic sustainment for the first decade in service) can run an M1 tank fleet in these circumstances, the Ukrainians definitely can!
Also Gen. Ben Hodges seem to think Abrams should be fine for Ukraine. Another expert, Mark Hertling, begs to differ: Claudio de Sat on Twitter: "@MrKovalenko @MarkHertling I have another one. General Ben Hodges sees no issue with Abrams in Ukraine. Is he also a non-expert?" / Twitter
What do the experts on this forum think?
Seems I misread the Finnish news release (?) and that the 590 million Euros included the 12th package meaning that the first 11 packages adds up to 190 million. M. Korhonen on Twitter: "@CorporalFrisk @DefenceFinland Okei, suomenkielinen osuudessa tämä oli ihan selvästi: "Kaikkien Suomen Ukrainalle toimittamien puolustustarvikepakettien korvattava arvo on viimeisimmän paketin myötä 590 miljoonaa euroa."" / Twitter
I'm not an expert, but I remember when Australia selected the M1 there was a lot of talk about how Australia was unlikely to deploy MBTs anywhere except in conjunction with the USA, so would be able to share US logistics.
All the informed talk of M1 being difficult for Ukraine to use is about logistics, & both fuel & maintenance, which the Leopard 2 seems to be universally agreed needs less of.
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
My knowledge of MBTs is even less than yours but I agree the Leo2s make more sense. Ukraine has more diesel mechanics than turbine mechanics and the M1’s fuel requirements are a huge disadvantage (from both a consumption and logistics perspective).