The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread

[Feanor]

The last info is Russian sources denying that Russian troops are in the town, though they do seem to be engaged in the summer cottages on the south-east. A reminder, that's where the last Russian push into Ugledar stalled. Though of course this time around Russian forces are east and west, and north-east of the town. The last movements have turned the town into a salient. I'm a bit curious as to why they're pushing into the town at all. One would think taking the fields north of the town would be easier. There are also reports of Ukrainian forces counter-attacking in areas around the town, and reports of Ukrainian forces withdrawing from the north-western part of the No3 mine complex. Russia did seem to have grabbed a fresh batch of POWs in the Ugledar area. I'm attaching the Suriyakmaps screengrab, but they haven't updated since yesterday afternoon and the situation is fluid. Note details on the fighting are all unconfirmed statements from Russian sources so... grain of salt.

Colonelcassad

ОБСТАНОВКА НА УГЛЕДАРСКОМ НАПРАВЛЕНИИ Итак, как Вы уже знаете, за прошедшие сутки подразделения группировки войск "Восток" заметно продвинулись на Угледарском направлении. Как мы уже говорили ранее, бой за Угледарские дачи начался 4 суток назад, еще с утра сохранялась очаговая оборона...

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Воин DV

❗️ОБСТАНОВКА НА "ЮЖНОДОНБАССКОЙ №3"❗️ Похоже, противник устал убиваться о западную часть шахты и лесополосу, прилегающую к юго-западному углу её территории, и в ночь попытался бежать в сторону вентствола. С мест сообщают, что вдогонку насыпали хлопчикам полную охапку гостинцев. Есть пленные...

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Воин DV

Богатый улов бойцов 29 Армии в ходе боёв на Угледарском направлении. Ты офигеешь, но именно так выглядят пресловутые "Волки Да Винчи". @voin_dv

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It appears Ugledar is done. The problem is not so much the Russian assault on the south-east. The problem is the Russian push north-west of the town which is the hammer, against the anvil of Russian positions north-east of it in the mine complex. If Ukrainian command has no strength for a major counter-push, and this seems to be the case, then they need to withdraw in a hurry.

On a side-note, many have commented, and I concur, that this is a direct consequence of Ukraine wasting troops in Kursk region. That "success" will bear other similar fruit in other areas (consider how quickly Russia is plowing through the center of Toretsk). If I was Russia I would hope Ukraine tries another large cross-border push, maybe this time in Bryansk region. Ideally with thousands of troops committed to months of fighting, and pulled from both their strategic reserve and the front line in the Donbas.

 

[T.C.P]

It appears Ugledar is done. The problem is not so much the Russian assault on the south-east. The problem is the Russian push north-west of the town which is the hammer, against the anvil of Russian positions north-east of it in the mine complex. If Ukrainian command has no strength for a major counter-push, and this seems to be the case, then they need to withdraw in a hurry.

On a side-note, many have commented, and I concur, that this is a direct consequence of Ukraine wasting troops in the Kursk region. That "success" will bear other similar fruit in other areas (consider how quickly Russia is flowing through the center of Toretsk). If I was Russia I would hope Ukraine tries another large cross-border push, maybe this time in Bryansk region. Ideally with thousands of troops committed to months of fighting, and pulled from both their strategic reserve and the front line in the Donbas.

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Ukraine really had no answer for the fall of Avdivka. You can blame lack of western supplies all you want, but to spend 2 years not building any proper defensive lines behind Avdivka, even when archmair twitter geenrals could see it coming is kind of inexcusable. Especially when they saw how effective the Russian defensive lines were in their own counteroffensive failure.

 

[Feanor]

Ukraine really had no answer for the fall of Avdivka. You can blame lack of western supplies all you want, but to spend 2 years not building any proper defensive lines behind Avdivka, even when archmair twitter geenrals could see it coming is kind of inexcusable. Especially when they saw how effective the Russian defensive lines were in their own counteroffensive failure.

Unlike the situation in the Pokrovsk-Krasnogorovka-Kurakhovo triangle, this situation really has little to nothing to do with the fall of Avdeevka. Ugledar was defended well and skillfully, with appropriate defenses, when adequately manned. Russia spent months creeping towards the Konstantinovka-Ugledar road, and could have spent many months more to accomplish this encirclement. Instead this happened in a couple of weeks. A rapid race westward out of Pavlovka taking Prechistovka and pushing either half-way or into Zolotaya Niva, a series of attacks in and around Vodyanoe, and now a pounce on the town itself. The problem seems to be that Ukraine doesn't have adequate troops/resources to hold the areas around the town. There were multiple reports of units from that area being sent elsewhere prior to this happening.

Your main is correct however, Ukraine made a pretty fatal mistake in not layering defense lines around Avdeevka appropriately. I've mentioned this before, but everyone seems to ignore a basic reality. The corruption, bureaucratic obstacles, and casual incompetence one often encounters in the Russian military and state apparatus applies to Ukraine every bit as much, if not more. Russia botched the invasion and had to re-orient their entire approach to the war, and Ukraine was the beneficiary of some massive western aid, but really, what doubt can there be about a final outcome of a contest to the bitter end between Russia and Ukraine?

 

[tonnyc]

But it is not a contest to the bitter end for Russia. We have discussed this when the war started. While this may be an existential war for Ukraine, it is not for Russia. If Russia wins decisively, Ukraine would no longer be a sovereign state. Maybe it ends up like Belarus, and at worst case it may be forcibly annexed by Russia. Meanwhile the most Ukraine can get is the restoration of their 2014 border and some reparations. The state of Russia would remain sovereign and have their territory (2014 version) intact.

It may be a war to the bitter end of Vladimir Putin, who may very well end up dead if he loses this war, but while he is the leader of Russia, he is one man and is not the whole of Russia.

Ukraine's entire grand strategy is predicated on assuming that Russia won't fight to the bitter end. That this is just some side adventure that Russia will give up once the cost gets too high. Ukraine may very well fail to force the cost of this war up high enough for Russia that they no longer want to continue, but it was never 100% of Ukraine strength vs. 100% of Russia's but 100% of Ukraine's vs. some undeterminable but low percentage of Russia's strength.

 

[KipPotapych]

Russians appear to be communicating that they will provide anti-ship missiles to the Houthis if strikes with the western long range assets are allowed within actual Russian borders.

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-brokering-talks-send-advanced-russian-missiles-yemens-houthis-sources-say-2024-09-24/

Whatever the news reports suggest, I still personally do not believe this is going to happen. To be fair though, I believed the common sense would prevail and the invasion would not happen back in 2022 to begin with. My faith in human ability to think logically and avoid the great disasters at fairly low costs has, of course, been shattered (wasn’t the first time and surely won’t be the last) - this is sarcasm to some degree, fyi. There is plenty of discussion in the mass and social media in regard to the Ukrainian capabilities of launching such strikes (using Storm Shadows, for example) on their own. Regardless of people’s beliefs in the adaptability and learning and innovation and whatever else of Ukrainians, I am convinced that they do not posses the capabilities for such operations. This is not nearly the same as sending dozens/hundreds/whatever many drones at the sites that everything you need to know about has been available publicly for years now. It is way more than just “coordinates”, it is the flight plan, precise geographic data or high resolution imagery for that plan, etc. It is almost literally rocket science that Ukraine is simply not capable of at present time. All this will have to be provided by the US, as it has been providing such data for all Ukrainian strikes using such assets. I do not believe there can be any doubt about it, however little. This is precisely why Germans have refused to provide their Taurus missiles (or one of the reasons, likely the main one though). I am going to quote a part of my own post here. This post is from 2023 and is just as valid today. I am quoting the excerpts from a Washington Post article cited in the post:

Ukrainian officials said they require coordinates provided or confirmed by the United States and its allies for the vast majority of strikes using its advanced U.S.-provided rocket systems, a previously undisclosed practice that reveals a deeper and more operationally active role for the Pentagon in the war.[…]

One senior Ukrainian official said Ukrainian forces almost never launch the advanced weapons without specific coordinates provided by U.S. military personnel from a base elsewhere in Europe. Ukrainian officials say this process should give Washington confidence about providing Kyiv with longer-range weapons.

A senior U.S. official — who, like others, spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue — acknowledged the key American role in the campaign and said the targeting assistance served to ensure accuracy and conserve limited stores of ammunition for maximum effectiveness. The official said Ukraine does not seek approval from the United States on what to strike and routinely targets Russian forces on their own with other weapons. The United States provides coordinates and precise targeting information solely in an advisory role, the official said.[…]

The senior Ukrainian official described the targeting process, generally: Ukrainian military personnel identify targets they want to hit, and in which location, and that information is then sent up to senior commanders, who then relay the request to U.S. partners for more accurate coordinates. The Americans do not always provide the requested coordinates, the official said, in which case the Ukrainian troops do not fire.[…]

The senior Ukrainian official contended that the Ukrainian military would face the same limitations it does now with conventional HIMARS rounds if it received ATACMS, with Ukraine still dependent on U.S. targeting coordinates.[…]

“According to our maps and software, a point will have one set of coordinates,” Malinovsky said. “But when we give this target to partners for analysis, the coordinates are different. Why? Because the Americans and NATO countries have access to military satellites.

“We’re all basically always online,” he added. “They immediately get us the coordinates and we then fire the MLRS right away.”

A third Ukrainian official confirmed that targeting all goes through an American installation on NATO soil and described the process as “very fast.” The Post is withholding the name of the base at the request of U.S. officials who cited security concerns.

A few things to note here. The belief was that this process of coordinating HIMARS strikes would provide confidence to the US when supplying long range assets. The implication is pretty clear and not worth commenting on. Second, Ukrainians have not sought the approval of the targets from the USA, so the provision of the coordinates for precise targeting was justified (not really, imo) as simple advisory. As we are all aware, Zelensky is currently visiting the US with a list of targets to be reviewed and approved by the American administration if the permission for the long range strikes in Russia to be granted. Third, the Ukrainians have in no ambiguous terms had admitted that they do not have the technology even for simple precise coordinates for their targets. Fourth, they assure that the same limitations would persist if they are given ATACMS, which is now in the past. Fifth, all targeting goes through an “American installation on NATO soil”.

One could fairly say this is a dated article (half a war ago!) and they must have learned and developed the capabilities of their own and so on. Not the case, clearly. That is not something a country like Ukraine (or any country) develops or acquires on such a short notice, help notwithstanding. The fresh Washington Post article suggests the same:

But Kyiv has long been dependent on receiving target coordinates for strikes with its precision Western weaponry from U.S. military personnel on a base elsewhere in Europe. Without those, the missile is likely to miss its mark, the military official said, and the United States has sometimes declined to provide coordinates for some of Kyiv’s desired targets.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/24/ukraine-weapons-limits-biden-permission-atacms/

Again, to use Storm Shadows or SCALPs, it is more than just “coordinates”.

Furthermore, from the same article:

The Ukrainians also want more agency to pick their own targets, including energy infrastructure, such as oil depots, officials said. Those kinds of strikes can hurt Russia’s economy, limiting its ability to fund the war effort, explained a senior Ukrainian military official. It’s fair play, the official added, as Moscow has been pummeling Ukraine’s power grid for the past two years, causing rolling blackouts throughout the country.

Not only the US has publicly discouraged such strikes and stated that they are against these type of attacks since they pretty much began, the Ukrainians are now asking to do what some Russian top brass was charged with war crimes for. Of course, nothing is going to happen beyond the alleged charges, but the fact itself that Ukraine is asking Americans to do the same is ludicrous.

Anyway, this is on escalation. Well, I guess I didn’t say a word on actual escalation. Is it necessary though? I believe what I outlined above speaks for itself. We can, however, also talk about the potential benefits if these “deep in Russia” strikes, but what about the overall picture? Some believe that these will turn the tide and so on. I think at this point in time we should ask whether this decision would affect the final outcome of this conflict. Not whether it may but actually would. Would this allow, in combination with other capabilities already provided, Ukraine to defeat Russia? That is a serious question. The stakes are certainly high and escalation is not a linear function.

Interesting note from the same article:

But in an example of the widening disconnect between the two sides more than two years into Russia’s invasion, the Ukrainians had expected Biden to have already granted permission by now, according to two officials who, like others in this article, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter.

And

“We think the permission should be granted yesterday, not today or tomorrow,” one Ukrainian official said. “Otherwise, the phrase ‘We want to see Ukraine as strong as possible for any scenario’ looks like total BS.”

I find it funny how the expectations work, as well as the concept of commitment, which I talked about numerous times starting a couple of years ago, and how that is being used almost as blackmail against the “rational players” who probably made some mistakes in previous decisions.

I will try to continue on the subject tomorrow.

Short notes:

As per ABC’s Pentagon reporter, the US is going to include cluster JSOWs to be launched from F-16s in the next assistance package.



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Vuhledar is about to be lost, probably a matter of few short days (likely sooner). The following map is interesting because the mapper portrayed their own interpretation of the events (more or less coincides with Deepstate) and added Suriyak’s data for comparison (hatched):



I would think even Suriyak’s data is somewhat behind as well.

Russia has finally split the area in two at Nevske that was now anticipated for some time.



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In the same post, there is a map that indicates that the, what used to be, Nevelske pocket, is continuing to expand and close at the same time.

 

[KipPotapych]

Didn’t fit into the previous post:

Some (very) Ukrainian outlets are suggesting that the Ukrainian public should prepare “morally and psychologically” that the Ukrainian forces will withdraw from Selidove, Toretsk, and Vuhledar in short order.

Zvиздец Мангусту

Я бы порекомендовал нашему гражданскому обществу быть морально и психологически готовым к тому, что ВСУ отойдут из Селидово, Торецка и Угледара Это совсем необязательно должно случиться. И я очень хотел бы ошибаться. Но из той информации, которая есть у меня, это очень вероятный сценарий...

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Ukrainians are asking why “Russian defeat” at Liptsi and Vovchansk aren’t reported in the Western media, likely referring to the takeover of the aggregate plant in Vovchansk.



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Interestingly, the prerogative is that Russians have achieved there nothing in 5 months.

 

[Fredled]

On a side-note, many have commented, and I concur, that this is a direct consequence of Ukraine wasting troops in Kursk region.

I strongly disagree. Ukrainian troops staying near the Russian border south of the Kursk Region, in the Sumy Region, for two year and half were under constant artillery attack. They forcibly had losses (Russian didn't target empty fields). That's what I would call a waste of resource, in the long term.
Instead of being passively eroded, these troops were finaly acvtivated, alongside other troops which stayed in the rear for some time. They were put into action with unexpected results (name one single person who expected it).
Very little troops from the Donbas, if any were involved.
Elsewhere in the front line, it was the same: Ukrainian troops are constantly bombarded while waiting for Russian assaults, which more often than not, are not coming.But they are taking losses nonetheless, as the time pass by and they stay idle.

Everybody rembember how many defenders were lost during the defence of Sivierodoneskt, Bahkmut and Avdiivka. It was time not to repeat the same mistake. The best strategy now is to defend the DonBas with as little troops as possible, preferably with end-of-life, disposable equipment, just to stop Storm-Z meat assault, yet supported by strong drone regiments. Anything more would be wasted under FAB and artillery. Even better yet: dispatching new recruits who won't take any risk and will retreat on time to save their lives. The goal being to preserve Ukrainian forces as much as possible. Trading some territories and small towns (Vuhledar is nothing but a big village) for the preservation of troops is the best decision.

Yes, without irony, a push into the Bryansk Region would be another interesting development as it's possibly even less defended than Kursk. Ukrainians could move much deeper into Russia. Then bring HIMARS into Russian logistic range (some ammpo depot ot something). The problem is that Lukashenko could then intervene.
Of course the best would take Belgorod or its vincinity. But Russians are massively regrouped there.

The lack of effect on the front line is theoretical. You don't have a crystal ball telling you what would be had the Kursk intrusion not happened. One thing is that if Russians didn't remove significant troops, they couldn't send additional ones as much as they wanted.
More concretely the effect was felt in the Karkiv/Volkshansk axis.

It doesn't mean it was useless. Thousands of Russians who were not supposed to be involved in war were dragged into it. Ukrainians secured a large prisoner exchange in a promptly manner.
Yet, the most important is perhaps the information we got about the state of readiness of the Russian Army: Disastrous.
This operation told us whether Russians had a reaction force in case of emergency. The answer is not. The Russian territorial defence is inoperant. Add to this the failed Sarmat test and you get the cherry on the cake.
(I just see that they was another big explosion in Moscow, but didn't watch it yet...)

 

[Feanor]

I strongly disagree. Ukrainian troops staying near the Russian border south of the Kursk Region, in the Sumy Region, for two year and half were under constant artillery attack. They forcibly had losses (Russian didn't target empty fields). That's what I would call a waste of resource, in the long term.
Instead of being passively eroded, these troops were finaly acvtivated, alongside other troops which stayed in the rear for some time. They were put into action with unexpected results (name one single person who expected it).
Very little troops from the Donbas, if any were involved.
Elsewhere in the front line, it was the same: Ukrainian troops are constantly bombarded while waiting for Russian assaults, which more often than not, are not coming.But they are taking losses nonetheless, as the time pass by and they stay idle.

They could have been activated elsewhere with more relevant results. And the losses they took as a result of this type activation are substantially higher then they would have been had they sat in the rear, hiding. Ukrainian troops lose way more attacking then they do defending. If the goal is to bleed Russia, given the nature of this war and Russian air superiority, it should be done defensively, they way it has been done defensively before.

Everybody rembember how many defenders were lost during the defence of Sivierodoneskt, Bahkmut and Avdiivka. It was time not to repeat the same mistake. The best strategy now is to defend the DonBas with as little troops as possible, preferably with end-of-life, disposable equipment, just to stop Storm-Z meat assault, yet supported by strong drone regiments. Anything more would be wasted under FAB and artillery. Even better yet: dispatching new recruits who won't take any risk and will retreat on time to save their lives. The goal being to preserve Ukrainian forces as much as possible. Trading some territories and small towns (Vuhledar is nothing but a big village) for the preservation of troops is the best decision.

You assume that this would make for a successful defense, but I suspect it wouldn't. Drones aren't a panacea. Russian leadership had the same kind of mindset, except for them it was UAV-directed artillery filling that role. We can see how well it went in Kharkov region, in '22. Ugledar is definitely a town and not a big village, but that's not the point. The point is that Russia was "enjoying" very minor successes at a considerable cost when Ukraine had sufficient forces in the area. Russia is enjoying much greater successes at a much lower cost now that Ukraine doesn't have the troops there.

Ukraine can defend successfully from prepared, adequately manned, positions for a long time. Ukraine tends to fail when they don't have those prepared positions, or when they don't have enough troops. I'm not even sold that the smaller presence at Ugledar necessarily means less casualties. Picking well entrenched infantry out of positions is hard, but hitting troops retreating because there are too few of them to hold can be easy (look at the retreat from Avdeevka). If Russia ties the noose around Ugledar, Ukraine could take larger one-time losses then months of sitting in the defense would have meant.

Yes, without irony, a push into the Bryansk Region would be another interesting development as it's possibly even less defended than Kursk. Ukrainians could move much deeper into Russia. Then bring HIMARS into Russian logistic range (some ammpo depot ot something). The problem is that Lukashenko could then intervene.
Of course the best would take Belgorod or its vincinity. But Russians are massively regrouped there.

It would require troops to be deployed there. Troops Ukraine likely can't spare. A Kursk incursion while losing a series of towns in the Donbas isn't worth it. A Bryansk incursion, while stretching forces in the Donbas even thinner and losing even more ground is even less worth it. Remember these incursions are ultimately unsustainable, and that was a common theme in commentary on the incursion practically from the beginning.

The lack of effect on the front line is theoretical. You don't have a crystal ball telling you what would be had the Kursk intrusion not happened. One thing is that if Russians didn't remove significant troops, they couldn't send additional ones as much as they wanted.
More concretely the effect was felt in the Karkiv/Volkshansk axis.

Russia's distraction that was clearly meant to draw Ukrainian forces to it, is the thing that stopped once Ukraine drew it's own forces voluntarily to Kursk. Well that certainly makes sense, but you don't seriously suggest that it was worth it?

It doesn't mean it was useless. Thousands of Russians who were not supposed to be involved in war were dragged into it. Ukrainians secured a large prisoner exchange in a promptly manner.
Yet, the most important is perhaps the information we got about the state of readiness of the Russian Army: Disastrous.
This operation told us whether Russians had a reaction force in case of emergency. The answer is not. The Russian territorial defence is inoperant. Add to this the failed Sarmat test and you get the cherry on the cake.
(I just see that they was another big explosion in Moscow, but didn't watch it yet...)

It was a waste of resources. It wasn't entirely useless but the resource expenditure was out of all proportion to any useful results. Consequently Ukraine is now feeling the absence of those troops at the front.

 

[KipPotapych]

Ukrainians are asking why “Russian defeat” at Liptsi and Vovchansk aren’t reported in the Western media, likely referring to the takeover of the aggregate plant in Vovchansk.

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Interestingly, the prerogative is that Russians have achieved there nothing in 5 months.

The recapture of the plant was boasted as some carefully planned and executed complex operation by the HUR. According to HUR’s statement,

The Russians turned the aggregate plant into their propaganda "fortress", using in its defense the most motivated and professional units, among which there were even fighters of the 45th brigade of SpP airborne troops (Kubinka, Moscow).

While I haven’t been following Russian sources on Telegram and the like, or not nearly close enough, in the past couple of months, I have been following the Russian news media as close as I usually do and can say that I haven’t seen too many mentions (if any at all) of the aggregate plant there. Definitely no mentions of “fortresses” and the like. That seems to be the Ukrainian thing. Granted, I do not read RIA and the like, for my own sanity. Let’s see how propaganda is actually created though…

Several dozen Russians are blocked at the aggregate plant in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region. They are trying to break through but are constantly suffering losses, said Oleh Syniehubov, Kharkiv Oblast Governor.

From June 26 report by the Ukrainian outlet: Governor: Several dozens Russian troops blocked at aggregate plant in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region

Russian troops may have seized the entire aggregate plant in Vovchansk, reported the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), citing geolocation footage on July 28.[…]

“It is unclear when Russian forces seized the plant, however. Fighting also continued near Hlyboke and elsewhere within Vovchansk,” ISW reported.

Same outlet report from July 31: ISW: Russians may have seized aggregate plant in Vovchansk, Kharkiv region. Of note here, the Ukrainian officials have denied it and said that the plant was seized from the very beginning of the Russian offensive (suggesting end of May-ish to mid-June?).

“The number of Russian troops still blocked at the aggregate plant constantly decreases. Currently, about 40 of them are there. They have food and ammunition delivered by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and they cannot leave,” Sarantsev said.

Same outlet reported on August 6: Military: Russians have occupied Vovchansk aggregate plant since the beginning of new offensive in Kharkiv region, not seized it recently

"They (the Russians – ed.) use drones to carry out logistics tasks. They use them to deliver water, ammunition and medicines. In particular, this is what is happening in the blocked area near Vovchansk, i.e. at the aggregate plant...

At the very beginning, there were about 40 soldiers there. They are suffering losses there. They have killed and wounded alike. There are wounded who can't walk, there are wounded who still can fight. A certain number of them remain there, I cannot say the exact number for certain reasons."

Reported by Ukrainska Pravda on Aug 25: Russian troops remain trapped at aggregate plant in Vovchansk for several months

In the meantime, Russians (as well as Ukrainians) have been shelling the plant ever since their Kharkiv offensive began and there was a recent, I want to say about 3 weeks ago, fairly massive bombardment of this plant by Russia. Unfortunately, I am was not able to locate the video - saw it posted at several outlets and described as Russians shelling their own at the plant. Here is some reference though:

He specifically commented on reports that the occupation forces recently struck their own forces at the Aggregate Plant using a heavy flamethrower system, Solntsepyok.

"Perhaps they decided to ease the suffering of the trapped Russians at the plant. I don't know the answer; I can't get into their heads. But indeed, this is not the first time that strikes on the Aggregate Plant and the surrounding areas by the Russians have been recorded, as we haven't been responsible for these attacks," Cherniak noted.

Posted by RBC-Ukriane a couple of days ago: Aggregate plant in Vovchansk becomes problem for Russia: Potential good news for Ukraine

Note from the same article:

There are currently a few of them left there, many of whom are incapacitated.

Then HUR report yesterday:

As a result of an extremely complex and successful operation, the GUR units completely liberated the territory of the Vovchan aggregate plant and destroyed the occupiers in all the buildings of the enterprise.[…]

The fighters of the GUR MOU carried out a systematic sweep of the plant's buildings, constantly engaging in contact battles with the enemy in densely built-up conditions. In some cases, Ukrainian special forces engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy.[…]

Despite the fierce resistance of the enemy, the fighters of the GUR MOU managed to destroy the enemy, take prisoners and replenish the exchange fund.

I am assuming the “hand-combat” part comes from the same universe as the “hiked on foot 800 km” or whatever it was.

Головне управління розвідки МО України

Підрозділи ГУР звільнили від окупантів Вовчанський агрегатний завод ✔️ В результаті надзвичайно складної та успішної операції підрозділи ГУР повністю звільнили територію Вовчанського агрегатного заводу та знищили окупантів в усіх будівлях підприємства. У вівторок, 24 вересня, о 14:40...

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There is a video of the “storm” and everything, as well as a photo op, including the planning with Budanov, in the next few posts:

Головне управління розвідки МО України

‼️ Вовчанський агрегатний завод — під контролем України! Це була важка битва, але воїни ГУР МО України здолали російських загарбників і здобули важливу перемогу — силою зброї і духу, майстерністю думки та небувалою сміливістю. Честь хоробрим! ⚔️ Продовжуємо боротьбу за вільну Україну...

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Головне управління розвідки МО України

ГУР в інших соціальних мережах: Facebook YouTube Viber Instagram Twitter Threads WhatsApp Telegram Bot TikTok

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Головне управління розвідки МО України

Люди памʼятатимуть воїнів, які не відвернули погляду перед загрозою, а зробили сміливий крок у горнило битви! ✨ Крізь пекельний пил від вибуху авіабомб пробивається впевнено вранішній промінь сонця, рухається посіченою уламками стіною і проникає далі у простір — освітлює шлях бійцю ГУР...

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Finally, an article in the western media, as the poster I mentioned in my previous post demanded: Fighting Hand To Hand, Ukrainian Commandos Just Cleared The Last Starving Russians From A Concrete Fortress In Vovchansk. “Concrete fortress” is how they refer to the plant.

So out of the 40 that were stuck at the plant from the beginning and that kept taking heavy causalities over the past three months, and “several dozens”, ie 40, that remained a month ago, 20 of the most motivated and capable fierce VDV, though starving, incapacitated, wounded and can’t walk, but some still able to fight, were captured by HUR forces after engaging in hand-to-hand combat, killing “several dozens”, of course. Yes, that sentence is hard to follow and somewhat confusing, just like the entire story and the official statements that they couldn’t follow themselves. Source for the numbers of captured and killed:

Intelligence units capture 20 Russian soldiers, kill dozens in Vovchansk Aggregate Plant liberation

Ukrainian forces from the Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) have liberated the Vovchansk Aggregate Plant in Kharkiv Oblast, capturing nearly 20 Russian soldiers and killing several dozen more, according to a HUR officer with the call sign Viking.

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In the meantime, Russians reportedly dropped a few more thermobaric bombs on the plant overnight:

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Ночью наши войска нанесли удар термобарическими боеприпасами по развалинам цехов агрегатного завода в Волчанске, которые контролировались противником. Интересно, что накануне ГУР Украины сообщило об освобождении агрегатного завода, находившегося в серой зоне, и опубликовало довольно пафосный...

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The post also says:

It is interesting that the day before, the GUR of Ukraine reported the liberation of the aggregate plant, which was located in the gray zone, and published a rather pompous video showing the storming of empty workshops.

I’d say it is hard to decide who to believe in this case. Epic Russian defeat in Kharkiv or another staged Ukrainian propaganda video and photo op? Hmm…

More evidence that further suggests towards the latter, from just over a week ago:



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This could probably be continued into a couple more posts, but this is probably sufficient. "Fool me once, shame on, shame on you. Fool me ... you can't get fooled again!" (C) Bush Jr.

 

[Feanor]

Didn’t fit into the previous post:

Some (very) Ukrainian outlets are suggesting that the Ukrainian public should prepare “morally and psychologically” that the Ukrainian forces will withdraw from Selidove, Toretsk, and Vuhledar in short order.

Zvиздец Мангусту

Я бы порекомендовал нашему гражданскому обществу быть морально и психологически готовым к тому, что ВСУ отойдут из Селидово, Торецка и Угледара Это совсем необязательно должно случиться. И я очень хотел бы ошибаться. Но из той информации, которая есть у меня, это очень вероятный сценарий...

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Ukrainians are asking why “Russian defeat” at Liptsi and Vovchansk aren’t reported in the Western media, likely referring to the takeover of the aggregate plant in Vovchansk.

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Interestingly, the prerogative is that Russians have achieved there nothing in 5 months.

Yeah that's almost comical. Lose several towns and expect to lose several more. Recapture a half-demolished factory in another town where the town is still contested. Why, oh why, isn't the media singing our praises?

 

[seaspear]

There is debate of course on merits of the Kursk incursion ,but there was not the losses as per short lived summer offensive against heavy minefields ,what seems apparent is the political effect in Russia to such incursion and the morale boost to Ukrainian population certainly footage of Ukrainian troops providing assistance to the local civilians in Kursk captures the narrative who respond with the tales of looting by retreating Russian forces

 

[Feanor]

It appears Ugledar is done. The problem is not so much the Russian assault on the south-east. The problem is the Russian push north-west of the town which is the hammer, against the anvil of Russian positions north-east of it in the mine complex. If Ukrainian command has no strength for a major counter-push, and this seems to be the case, then they need to withdraw in a hurry.

On a side-note, many have commented, and I concur, that this is a direct consequence of Ukraine wasting troops in Kursk region. That "success" will bear other similar fruit in other areas (consider how quickly Russia is plowing through the center of Toretsk). If I was Russia I would hope Ukraine tries another large cross-border push, maybe this time in Bryansk region. Ideally with thousands of troops committed to months of fighting, and pulled from both their strategic reserve and the front line in the Donbas.

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An absolutely fantastic photo that shows the precariousness of Ukrainian positions in Ugledar. The red lines show what's currently confirmed under Russian control. Exiting through the neck of this cauldron will be difficult and bloody. Meanwhile Russia has full control over the eastern side of the town. Meanwhile Russian troops continue to also advance north of the Ugledar area. I suspect Russia's offensive won't stop here but will aim to push towards Kurakhovo from the south.

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Обстановка в Угледаре. Горловина для выхода пока сохраняется, но сопряжена с серьезным риском для жизни. Схема https://t.me/zovpobedy/13224

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 944: Situation southwest of Donetsk: During the last 48 hours Russian Army captured the last section of T-05-24 road south of Kostyantynivka & continued the advance towards Katerynivka. Meanwhile, during the last hours Russian Army secured the western dachas of...

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[KipPotapych]

There is debate of course on merits of the Kursk incursion ,but there was not the losses as per short lived summer offensive against heavy minefields ,what seems apparent is the political effect in Russia to such incursion and the morale boost to Ukrainian population certainly footage of Ukrainian troops providing assistance to the local civilians in Kursk captures the narrative who respond with the tales of looting by retreating Russian forces

I don’t think we know what losses they are sustaining in Kursk. We don’t know what losses the Russians are sustaining there either. Judging simply by the equipment that Ukraine had lost in Russia and the amount of bombs dropped and drone strikes, I would think they are significant. Moreover, these losses contribute to higher losses (including land) in Ukraine, where it matters most. Are these numbers comparable to the 2023 offensive? Probably not, but the magnitude and scope of the fighting isn’t the same either.

Here is one source that provides a glimpse of the losses among the Russians. Note that I cannot say anything in regard to the reliability of this source whatsoever. I can say that they post seldom (very - 12 posts since Aug 1, for example), but a lot of what they post that can be verified to some extent at the time of the posts or at some point later (not a lot) usually checks out. Posts like this one, however are not as simply verifiable, so a few pounds of salt. I would also argue that this is how a propaganda outlet would operate, but I have no evidence one way or the other. They basically post about Russian f-ups and losses, be it equipment, ammunition, or personnel.

Досье Шпиона

❗️Потери ВС РФ в Курской области. Информация состоянием на 20.09.2024. «200» – 1031 военнослужащий; «300» - 8395 военнослужащих; Пропавших без вести – 302 военнослужащих (226 срочников, 52 контрактника, 24 ПУ ФСБ РФ); В плену – 289 военнослужащих (из которых 262 уже обменяны). @dosye_shpiona

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So according to that post, as of Sept 20, the Russian forces “permanently” lost 1,031 troops in Kursk. The number of wounded stands at 8,395. Missing in action is another 302, of which 226 are conscripts, 52 are the contract troops, and 24 are FSB border guards. It also suggests that 289 were captured PoWs, of which 262 were already exchanged.

While unnecessary, I am going to state this again: I have no idea whether these numbers are reliable and I do not have any evidence to support or refute these numbers. Assuming these numbers are rubbish, there is nothing to discuss. Assuming we can somewhat trust the source (to be clear, I do not suggest doing so), there are some things these numbers can tell us. First, they can tell us the relative composition of the Russian forces in the region in the beginning stages of the offensive by looking at the MiA numbers: 75% conscripts, 17% volunteers that signed a contract, and 8% FSB border guards. I would assume some of the 17 and 8% were the commanding officers, but many of the 8% were likely conscripts as well. This composition I am sure has changed since then, but it still gives us hints about what’s what and it correlates quite well with the approximations we talked about earlier - I believe I said about 80% were conscripts and that is reasonably right when you add the conscripted FSB personnel.

Second thing these numbers tell us is that in poorly prepared defense positions - actually very well prepared but poorly defended positions, haha - Russians lost in all (killed, wounded, captured, mising) about 10K in personnel in about a month and a half of fighting. However, this number also includes quite a few conscripts killed snd wounded in those rather terrible HIMARS strikes that we talked about in the beginning of August. It also includes some number of lost personnel during the “chaos and organization” period, which lasted probably a couple of weeks, perhaps 3 weeks (?). In other words, likely the majority of these casualties would not necessarily happen in the “everyday events” type of thing in this conflict. I mean it would be fair to assume (or even state with a fair degree of confidence) that these troops were not trained, equipped, or otherwise prepared for the events that took place. We can try and talk about projections of these losses to the Ukrainian side and frontline elsewhere, but I do not want to want to start st this time.

As for the political effect of the offensive in Russia, I posted not long ago citing a very reliable source that talked about it. Basically the support for ending the war has since dropped, while the support for continuing the “special military operation” has increased by 7-10% (?). It is rather trivial (to me) and I am not sure why people find it hard to believe.

Ukrainian troops helping the local civilians in Kursk is not particularly an attractive point simply because there are too many contradicting statements, some of which include documented firing at the civilians, for example. I really cannot comment on the subject much more as I simply do not have any information that I can rely on at all. I can say that in many of the helping videos that I saw, the civilians speak with “Ukrainian accent”. Note that this is not to suggest about some fabrications or anything of the nature since it is very plausible and believable (or so I think).

Last thing in regard to Kursk, a rare statement by Dyumin was quoted today in the Russian press. Dyumin is currently a Putin’s aide and (very prematurely, imo) referred to by some as Putin’s potential successor. Today he said Kursk will be liberated very soon and his basis for that is the plan of the General Staff that he reviewed. Whether this actually means anything remains to be seen - such as intensified counteroffensive, etc. I think Russians have recaptured more land in Kursk in the past couple of days, but I haven’t been really following, so I can be corrected on this. Reference for Dyumin’s statement:

Помощник Путина спрогнозировал скорое освобождение Курской области

Помощник президента России Алексей Дюмин заявил, что в скором времени территория Курской области будет полностью освобождена, передает ТАСС. Он основывает свой прогноз на существующем плане Генштаба

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An absolutely fantastic photo that shows the precariousness of Ukrainian positions in Ugledar.

That’s funny, because I was going to post almost the exact same thing. This guy takes the credit for the creation of the “map” - my guess is he got the idea from what you posted - but he does add some more colours: green represents the two remaining dirt roads in and out of town, red is the territory under Russian control, and blue is the land controlled by Ukraine - anything in between blue and red is obviously the “grey zone”.



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Why there are still Ukrainian troops in that town I have no idea, really. Is it because there are no prepared lines to fall to? Very likely as it appears to be the case everywhere else. Is it because Zelensky is currently in the US trying to show viability and his victory plan? Just as likely, in my opinion.

The Americans have announced another aid package to Ukraine worth $375M and includes HIMARS munitions, M1117s, artillery ammunition, boats, etc. Here are the contents:



The biggest news, however, is going to hit tomorrow, reportedly, when the US announces the largest package yet worth a whopping $8B.

https://www.reuters.com/world/us-prepares-8-billion-arms-aid-packages-zelenskiy-visit-sources-say-2024-09-25/

$5.6 is coming from the drawdown from stocks and $2.4B from the USAI programme. None of this $8B is coming any time soon though since the stocks had been depleted beyond the comfortable level of the United States. It can be kind of seen from the contents of the $375M package announced today, in my opinion.

Can I use this opportunity and say

Because

There maybe a very significant military aid package announced by the US in the near future - perhaps, coinciding with Zelensky’s visit.

I will post more on the depleted stocks tomorrow (maybe), but here is the last thing for today: a look at the thermite drop from the ground, I believe that’s a first.

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Not nearly as bad as it looks from the sky, no? There were a few videos of Russians doing the same thing recently.

 

[Capt. Ironpants]

Why are there still Ukrainian troops in that town I have no idea, really. Is it because there are no prepared lines to fall to? Very likely as it appears to be the case everywhere else. Is it because Zelensky is currently in the US trying to show viability and his victory plan? Just as likely, in my opinion.

Just a quick peek in here, but according to this channel (UKR 46th BDE) your guess re Zelensky in US is correct:

https://t.me/oaembr46

Those poor guys, reportedly some of Ukraine's finest.

EDITED to add: Well, this is embarrassing. I thought I saw that on this channel (staying put in Ugledar) but now I can't find the post. I used to be able to "get" about 70% of Ukrainian because it's close enough to Russian, but these days it's down to about 50% unless it's pretty simple. My sincere apologies! Maybe someone with better language skills can spot it. Or maybe I misremembered where I saw that.

Ref the aggregate plant in Vovchansk, the latest videos I have seen show it reduced to rubble, with pretty much everything around flattened. I can't understand how or why the Russians would try to hold it as there is no cover whatsoever. And maybe I am missing something, but won't the Ukrainians be just as exposed once they occupy that ground?

 

[Fredled]

They could have been activated elsewhere with more relevant results. And the losses they took as a result of this type activation are substantially higher then they would have been had they sat in the rear, hiding. Ukrainian troops lose way more attacking then they do defending. If the goal is to bleed Russia, given the nature of this war and Russian air superiority, it should be done defensively, they way it has been done defensively before.

Ukrainians troops have had more losses in one month during their Special Military Operation in Kursk than they would have by staying behind the border. But they didn't have more losses in this month of operation than they had during one year of no operation.
That the Ukrainian losses in Kursk was disproportionate and/or that Russian losses were smaller or not higher remains to be verified with tangible evidence.

About the defence in the Donbas: You overestimate the effect of the "line of defence". They help, but they don't resist intensive aerial bombing. The other thing is that it's materialy impossible for Ukraine to build solid lines of defence everywhere and one several layer. If you build one line, you need two or three behind it in case the first and the second falls. This would be disproportionate spending, and probably there isn't enough excavators and material to do the job. Disproportionate in the sens that it would barely stop the Russian for an extra two or three weeks, the time they carpet bomb the area.

The same with the precious Leopards and Abrams and the best trained troops: It's only a matter of time for the Russians to destroy them with MLRS, artillery and drones. Just for the sake of keeping the Russian advance slower, while it's already slow enough, it's not worth their sacrifice. So, yes, Russians are advancing faster than they would with the modern Ukrainian reserves on the front line, but at least Ukrainians keep these reserves safe or use them in Kursk.

Basically the support for ending the war has since dropped, while the support for continuing the “special military operation” has increased by 7-10% (?). It is rather trivial (to me) and I am not sure why people find it hard to believe.

It was not the goal of this special operation. Ukrainians don't pay much attention to this because the Russian population have no way to express their opposition and enough men are attracted by the high pay to replace the dead ones and continue the war.

An absolutely fantastic photo that shows the precariousness of Ukrainian positions in Ugledar. About Vuhledar or Vugledar, the picture

It also shows how small this "town" is. It was typical of Soviet Union to build high rise outside urban areas, in the middle of empty fields.

 

[Feanor]

It also shows how small this "town" is. It was typical of Soviet Union to build high rise outside urban areas, in the middle of empty fields.

It's comparable to most of the Donbas towns. They're mostly what are called mono-cities. A single city-forming enterprise, in the Donbas usually a mining complex or a factory, and the town is built around it. Avdeevka, Krasnogorovka, Ukrainsk, Novogrodovka, Selidovo, Gornyak, they're all of this variety. Kurakhovo and Mirnograd also fall neatly into this pattern. I'm not sure about Pokrovsk, but all the things we would talk about in this area as towns look similar to this. Some have larger or smaller "private sector" neighborhoods with houses vs apartments.

Ref the aggregate plant in Vovchansk, the latest videos I have seen show it reduced to rubble, with pretty much everything around flattened. I can't understand how or why the Russians would try to hold it as there is no cover whatsoever. And maybe I am missing something, but won't the Ukrainians be just as exposed once they occupy that ground?

It seems Russia captured it at some point likely as part of an effort to continue offensive actions, and then stopped once priorities shifted. And to your point, after Russia lost the plant, they proceeded to pummel it with bombs and thermobaric rockets.

 

[Feanor]

Update.

Kursk area.

Ukrainian attacks towards the Glushkovskoe area seem to have slowed down. Russian forces have also advanced far enough east that they're harder to cut off from Russian forces near Korenevo. Russia's own advance has reached Sverdlikovo and seems to be halted. Meanwhile from the eastern side Russian forces have gained some ground towards Plekhovo. The scheme of Russia's counter-offensive here seems clear. They're attacking along the border towards the base of the Ukrainian salient, likely hoping to force a withdrawal.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 939: Situation on Kursk front: - At Glushkovsky district during the last three days Ukrainian Army tried to enter in Veseloe again. Despite winning some positions south of it, troops were unable to enter in the locality. - At Korenevsky district during the last 48...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 942: Situation on Kursk front: - At Glushkovsky district Ukrainian Army continue trying to enter in Veseloe & are few hundred meters from the first buildings. - At Korenevsky district during the last 48 hours Ukrainian Army made small advances north of the farms of...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 943: Situation on Kursk front: - At Sudzhansky district during the last five days Russian Army recaptured a series of positions west of Borki & along the border with Ukraine as the progress towards Plekhovo continue. Map: [...

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An interesting video of the 83rd VDV Bde operating in Kursk region. You can't really see the assault, only sort of guess the directionality based on the bursts of fire, but allegedly they're assaulting and clearing a Ukrainian strong point with an assault detachment on two BMD-2s.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Стремительная атака: 83 бригада ВДВ выбивает оккупантов из Курской области ▪️Продолжается операция по уничтожению неонацистов в Курском приграничье. ▪️Подразделение ВДВ из Уссурийска атакой взвода на БМД взяли 2 опорных пункта врага. ▪️ Оккупанты не ожидали стремительного прорыва десантников...

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VDV 56th Regiment carrying out drone strikes against Ukrainian vehicles. Warning footage of corpses.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️Жёсткие кадры: Как крымский десант массово сжигает технику и оккупантов, отражая атаки в Курской области ▪️Наши товарищи из 56 полка ВДВ, своевременно обнаружили врага в Глушковском районе, после чего точно поразили бронетехнику украинских боевиков FPV-дронами. ▪️После поражения, выбежавший...

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Russian FPV drones double-tap a Ukrainian tank. Note the EW causing signal issues but not preventing the strikes.

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‼️Эпичный взрыв: наши бойцы уничтожили танк врага на курском фронте ▪️Бойцы группировки войск «Север» двумя ударами FPV-дронов уничтожили танк ВСУ. БПЛА зафиксировал детонацию боекомплекта, разорвавшую бронемашину. t.me/RVvoenkor

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Russian FAB strikes near Malaya Loktnya.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ФАБы уничтожают огневые позиции оккупантов на Курском фронте ▪️Отряд Смуглянки выявил и навёл авиацию на скопление сил и огневые точки врага в лесопосадке у Малой локни в Курской области. ▪️Бомбардировщики оперативно накрыли оккупантов ударом ФАБов с УМПК. t.me/RVvoenkor

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Russian Molniya drone strikes a Ukrainain Kozak armored car.

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Курское направление Наши мужики продолжают жечь технику укронацистов. На этот раз жертвой оператора FPV-дрона "Молния" стала ББМ "Козак" ВСУ. @russian_airborne

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A series of Russian drone strikes on knocked out Ukrainian vehicles near Tetkino and a couple of strikes on on a BMP and a tank.

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️"Северяне" продолжают массово сжигать технику оккупантов в Курском приграничье ▪️На первом видео после получения и подтверждения разведданных "Ланцетом" была поражена вражеская БМП-2 ▪️На втором бойцы группировки "Север" поразили танк украинских боевиков FPV-дроном, преодолев сильные помехи...

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Russian loitering munition (looks like a Kub to me) strikes allegedly a Ukrainian M777. We can't make out what it hits, but ammo clearly cooks off.

Colonelcassad

Дрон-камикадзе уничтожил позицию американской гаубицы М777 В Курском приграничье бойцами ГРОМ «Каскад» группировки "Север" поражена позиция вражеской гаубицы М777 вместе с БК, который эффектно сдетонировал. @warriorofnorth

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A Ukrainian BTR-4, possibly abandoned, getting taken out.

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Уничтожение, вероятно, брошенного БТР-4 ВСУ в Курской области ударом «Ланцета». Кадры: @warriorofnorth Военный Осведомитель

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Ukrainian Leo-2A5 getting hit in the Glushkovo area.

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Военный Осведомитель

Как видно на кадрах в районе Весёлого Курской области помимо шведской БМП CV-90 и немецкой БМП Marder 1A3 было запечатлено огневое поражение немецкого танка Leopard 2A6. ⠲⠴ ⠬⠸⠕⢃⡰ ⠆⢊⡤⡰⠍⢊ ⡌⡆⢅⠇⠔ ⡡⢉⢊⠨⠔⡰⡰⢑⢘ ⠌⢤⢘ ⢉⢨⢢ ⢆⠥ ⢈⠱⡘⢉⢊⢢⠅⠨⡘⡑ ⡠⠜⠣ ⢌⠢⢁⡉⢐⢑⠋⠉ ⡑⡘⡅⠅ ⠅ ⢔⢰⠎⡊⢘⡒ ⡊⠴⣁⠙⠚ ⣂ ⡃⡅⠌ ⢈ ⠉⠱⠔⡑⢁⡢ ⠙⠑⠱⠥⡂ Военный Осведомитель

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Another Leopard getting hit, allegedly a 2A6 but I can't tell, it might be another 2A5.

Военный Осведомитель

Фраза - Немцы уже не те, заиграла свежими красками… Ещё кадр с уничтоженным дронами немецким танком Leopard 2A6 ВСУ в ходе отражения попытки прорыва границы в Глушковском районе Курской области. ⠸⠌ ⡨⣁⡠⣐⠆⠬⢄⣂⡠ ⠰⠸⡅⢆⠬⢈⢨ ⣄⠨⠊⡢ ⠩⡆⣠⠎⠅⡢⢁⡨⠬⢈⢊ Военный Осведомитель

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

Немецкие танки снова пылают под Курском: армия России сжигает "Леопарды", отражая наступление на Глушково ▪️Как мы сообщали, враг бросает немецкую и шведскую бронетехнику на прорыв, но их встречает огнём наш десант, морпехи и спецназ. ▪️Очередной немецкий танк Leopard 2А6 пылает после атаки...

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A strange incident took place near Veseloe. Allegedly this Ukrainian crew attempted to surrender with their CV90 to Russia, but were shot by a friendly ATGM to prevent this. Other sources claim it hit a land mine. Details are lacking but allegedly the white fabric was a surrender marker.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️Белый флаг на шведской БМП CV-90: солдаты ВСУ прорываются в плен в Курской области, но их убивают свои - уникальные кадры ▪️Украинские военные на шведской БМП CV-90 ехали сдаваться в плен к Веселому, прорываясь через огонь своих побратимов. ▪️ ВСУшники вывесили белый флаг и на полной...

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Colonelcassad

Шведская БМП CV-90 подрывается в Курской области на минном заграждении. Экипаж 200. Был ли в ней десант, неизвестно. Но если был, то он тоже 200.

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

Красивый подрыв брошенной в контратаку шведской БМП CV90 на Курском фронте ▪️Операторы БПЛА тульской дивизии ВДВ сняли с разных ракурсов уничтожение НАТОвской боевой машины пехоты у Любимовки, которую штурмует 106 дивизии ВДВ. ▪️Ожесточённые бои за Любимовку продолжаются. T.me/RVvoenkor

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More footage of destroyed Ukrainian vehicles as part of the failed attacks in the Glushkovo area.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️‍☠️Как десант ВСУ попал в Мясорубку, пытаясь прорваться к Глушково в Курской области ▪️На снимках результат наступления 95 бригады ВСУ у Медвежьего и Нового Пути, начало которого массово радостно публиковали сегодня все украинские СМИ, получив его от десантно-штумовых войск ВСУ. ▪️Прорыв у...

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‍☠️Разгром колонны НАТОвской бронетехники, пытавшейся прорваться к Глушково на Курском фронте ▪️Подразделения ВДВ из состава группировки войск «Север» пресекли самоубийственную атаки через поля в Глушковском районе Курской области к райцентру Глушково, где технику ВСУ уничтожили русские воины...

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Russian drone strike takes out a Ukrainian pickup and BTR-60 in the Kursk area.

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В Курском приграничье FPV-камикадзе наших бойцов сначала поразили битком набитый оккупантами пикап, а потом в посадке БТР-60 ВСУ. Кадры: @forthegloryofRussianweapons Военный Осведомитель

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Russian UCAV strikes continue, this time against an alleged Ukrainian staging area. an IMR-2, and multiple other targets

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

Ударные «Орионы» продолжают активно жечь бронетехнику НАТО на подступах к Курской области ▪️Разведывательно-ударный дрон «Орион» («Иноходец») выявил и уничтожил очередной американский БТР Stryker в приграничном селе Ободы Сумской области, не дав ему вторгнуться в Курскую область. ▪️В...

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Кадры уничтожения бронетранспортёра ВСУ ударом разведывательно-ударного БПЛА «Орион» в Курской области. Видео: @warriorofnorth Предположительно, удар был нанесён ракетой Х-БПЛА, о поставке партии которых недавно сообщал «Ростех». Военный Осведомитель

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Российские войска снова применили ударный БПЛА "Иноходец" – ракетой Х-БПЛА уничтожили бронетранспортер ВСУ на границе Курской и Сумской областей. Надеюсь, все понимают, что за время Курской авантюры противник теряет технику в объемах сопоставимых с попытками продавить наш фронт на Работинском...

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Уничтожение ИМР-2 ВСУ ударом разведывательно-ударного БПЛА «Орион» в Курской области. Военный Осведомитель

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

Ударные «Орионы» продолжают активно жечь бронетехнику в Курском приграничье ▪️Разведывательно-ударный дрон «Орион» («Иноходец») выявил и атаковал инженерную машину разграждения и БТР. ▪️В результате прямых попаданий управляемыми боеприпасами бронетехника уничтожена. ▪️Ранее «Орион» уничтожил...

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Russian UAV-directed artillery fires at Ukrainian troops attacking towards Veseloe.

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Беспилотники группировки войск "Север" корректируют огневое поражение техники ВСУ при попытке прорыва к селению Веселое в Глушковском районе ВСУ бросили на это направление большое количество НАТОвской техники, но наши парни остановили прорыв.

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Russian strike on a Ukrainian crossing near Kursk region. It's unclear which crossing this is and which side of the border this is.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️‍☠️Армия России уничтожает переправы врага на Курском фронте ▪️Наши разведчики выслеживают понтонные переправы противника и точным огнём накрывают их. t.me/RVvoenkor

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Russian Iskander strike in Khrapovschina, Sumy region, and a storage facility in Sumy itself. Allegedly the former is a Ukrainian staging area.

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Двойной удар "Искандера" по ПВД ВСУ в н.п Храповщина, Сумской области. Геопривязка: https://lostarmour.info/map?coord=51.0790698,34.9525559 видео: @dva_majors

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Последствия недавнего прилёта по предприятию ”Gualapack ukraine” и складским помещениям в Сумах. @divannyevoini

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Russian strike on Shaposhnikovo, Sumy region, targetting allegedly a HIMARS. We do see a pair of Ukrainian vehicles and one looks like it might be a HIMARS.

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Russia strikes a Ukrainian 2S1 in Sumy region.

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Уничтожение украинской «Гвоздики» ударом российского FPV-дрона, Сумская область. Военный Осведомитель

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Russian Marines from the 155th show off a destroyed Ukrainian mobile element with either 2 or 3 destroyed Humvees and a pickup. Maneuver elements like this were all over the area and created much panic and confusion, but usually carried very small sized elements, either squad or platoon sized typically, though there were a few entire companies.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Морпехи сожгли колонну элитного десанта ВСУ и НАТОвской бронетехники в Курской области Воины-дальневосточники из 155 бригады уничтожили боевиков и американские "Хаммеры". t.me/RVvoenkor

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АРХАНГЕЛ СПЕЦНАЗА Z

Курская область. Наши братья с морской пехоты разнесли колонну противника. Выживших нет, сгорели все до единого. Архангел Спецназа. Подписаться.

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Три уничтоженных бронеавтомобиля HMMWV в составе разбитой колонны ВСУ в Курской области. Военный Осведомитель

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A knocked out M113, Kursk area.

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Приунывший БТР М113 ВСУ в Курском приграничье. Военный Осведомитель

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A new Ukrainian drone type downed in Kursk region, allegedly called Palyanitsa (bread).

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В Курской области, предположительно, сбит новый украинский дрон "Паляниця". Точная модель пока не установлена из-за сильных повреждений, но наличие реактивного двигателя может указывать на недавно представленную "Паляницу". По заявленным характеристикам, "Паляниця" может быть оснащена боевой...

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Russian forces show off a captured M577 in Kursk region, captured near Veseloe or near Korenevo, sources disagree. They also have apparently captured an abandoned T-72AV with a KMT-6 mine trawl. The latter is something Russia can and will easily use.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

⚔️При отражении прорыва к Весёлому наши захватили НАТОвскую штабную машину - центр тактических операций батальонного уровня ▪️На Курском направлении при прорыве врага к Веселому и Глушково российские бойцы захватили американскую командно-штабную машину M577. ▪️Командный пункт M577 - это вариант...

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Взятая в качестве трофея командно-штабная машина M577 оккупантов рядом с посёлком Коренево в Курском приграничье. ⠘⣐⢂⣈⡔⡉⠌ ⣂⢔⠡⢆⠤⠜⠊ ⠤⡠⢔⢁⠨⠊⡠⡰ ⠡⡘⡰ ⡔⢅⢃⣂⣐⡤⠱ ⠚⣠⣈⠘⡆⠪⠱⠜ ⠔⢐⠑⠅⢒⡡ ⢁⠨ ⣂⢢⡈⡔⡊⠇⢑⢒⠦⡅ ⠌ ⢤⠉⢉⢤⠥⢆ ⢘⠊⢔⠍ Кадры: @dva_majors Военный Осведомитель

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Брошенный противником в Курской области танк Т-72АВ с минным тралом КМТ-6. Кадры: @dva_majors Военный Осведомитель

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A group of 4 Russian conscripts spent 39 days cut off in the woods near Dar'ino. They apparently maintained comms with the 155th MarBde passing on intelligence, and staying hidden. My suspicion is they used cell phones, possibly Telegram, or something similar to communicate. I doubt they had radio comms.

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39 дней в окружении. Срочники более месяца сидели в окружении в районе Дарьино, которое было вчера освобождено. Всего их было 4 человека. В плен не сдались, оружие не бросили, собирали информацию о противнике, потом передавали ее морпехам из 155-й бригады. Дождались подхода наших и вышли к...

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Russian Mi-28NM with Kh-39s taking off. I wonder if the regular Mi-28N can use Kh-39s or Vikhr-1s.

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Вылет вертолёта Ми-28НМ «Ночной охотник» на боевое применение лёгких многоцелевых управляемых ракет Х-39 («Изделие 305») в приграничном районе Курской области. Военный Осведомитель

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Russian Molniya drone being prepared for launch, Kursk region.

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A scarce Ukrainian 2S7 in support of their Kursk forces.

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203-мм самоходная пушка САУ 2С7 «Пион» в связке с седельным тягачом MAN HX 81 8x8, а так же проезжающая мимо польская 155-мм САУ "Краб" ВСУ в Курском приграничье. Военный Осведомитель

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Ukraine has begun using ground-based drones with machineguns in Kursk region. They're wheeled unlike their Russian counter-parts, the Kurier drone.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️‍☠️Враг начал применять наземные дроны с пулемётами в боях в Курской области ▪️При поддержке миномета он атаковал российскую позицию в приграничье, ведя огонь из 7,62-мм пулемета. ▪️В ответ по дрону ударили из РПГ и FPV. ❗️Напомним, что дроны помогают сохранить жизни бойцов и в России также...

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A Ukrainian M60 AVLB in Kursk region, presumably they inteded to force the Seym.

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Танковый мостоукладчик M60 AVLB ВСУ, переброшенный для возведения переправ в Курской области. Фотографии сделаны в Сумской области. Военный Осведомитель

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Танки. История и современность. Btvt.info

Мостоукладчик M60 AVLB на вооружении Украины во время Курской операции, сентябрь 2024 года.

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Kharkov area.

Russian forces have reportedly withdrawn from the factory complex in Volchansk. They then proceeded to strike the area with thermobarics.

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В Волчанске наши войска отошли из развалин агрегатного завода, которые занял противник. После чего ночью по развалинам активно насыпали всяким разным.

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Ночью наши войска нанесли удар термобарическими боеприпасами по развалинам цехов агрегатного завода в Волчанске, которые контролировались противником. Интересно, что накануне ГУР Украины сообщило об освобождении агрегатного завода, находившегося в серой зоне, и опубликовало довольно пафосный...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 943: Situation on northern front: - From Chuhuiv axis the battle for Vovchansk continue: After more than one month of fighting Ukrainian Army recaptured the Aggregate plant & the surrounding buildings. The 80% of the town is now under Ukrainian control. Meanwhile...

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Russian Molniya loitering munition strike on a Ukrainian staging area.

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Russian large bomb strikes with a FAB-3000 and 3 FAB-1500s in Volchansk.

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Заявляется, как прилет трех ФАБ-1500 с УМПК по позициям ВСУ в Волчанске. ⠓⢨⢈⠰⡒⠰⣁ ⠢⡒ ⣠⡁⢆⠋⠱⠤⡁⣠⢔ Военный Осведомитель

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Russian FPV drone hits a Ukrainian SUV near Liptsi.

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Внедорожник ВСУ уничтожен точным попаданием FPV-дрона Северян Липцовское направление. В н.п. Малые Проходы FPV-расчет группировки "Север" не дает прохода транспорту ВСУ и уничтожает его у водохранилища. @warriorofnorth

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Russian strike on a industrial building where allegedly a Ukrainian Vampir MLRS was hiding.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

«Северяне» сожгли НАТОвского «Вампира», атаковавшего Белгород из-под Харькова ▪️Разведчики группировки войск «Север» выявили движение и стрельбу чешской реактивной системы залпового огня Vampire ВСУ из-под Харькова. ▪️В результате высокоточных удара «Вампир» в ангаре и склад боеприпасов к нему...

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Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod continue. 4 civilians are reported wounded.

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ВСУ обстреляли юго-западный район Белгорода. В результате обстрела пострадали четыре человека, повреждено несколько домов и автомобилей. Военный Осведомитель

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️‍☠️Враг снова атакует Белгород: горят дома, ранены люди ▪️По предварительной информации, в Белгороде от обстрела ранены 4 мирных жителя, скорые доставляют пострадавших с осколочными ранениями в больницы. ▪️В результате прямых попаданий загорелись 4 дома, гараж и надворная постройка...

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Ukrainian drone hit an apartment in Belgorod, unclear if intentionally.

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‼️‍☠️Взрыв в Белгороде: вражеский дрон влетел прямо в квартиру При атаке врага один из дронов влетел в квартиру жилого дома в микрорайоне Улитка, сообщается, что дома никого не было. t.me/RVvoenkor

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Battle damage to a residential building in Kharkov after a Russian strike. Russian sources claims this was done by a Ukrainian SAM but the extent of the damage makes this unlikely.

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При попытке отразить удар по промзоне в Харькове развернутое в городе украинское ПВО уже традиционно засадило зенитную ракету в многоэтажку, разрушив несколько квартир. Сообщается о трех погибших и 24 раненых.

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Kupyansk area.

Russia continues to gain ground south of Sin'kovka. Note, while in theory this threatens Kupyansk, Russia is still a ways away from realistically assaulting the town. Near Peschanoe Russia continues to wide the salient, threatening multiple villages along the Oskol coast. In general the road becomes unsafe as a supply route once a solid chunk of it is within easy UAV use.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 942: Situation on northeastern front: Russian Army made new advances southwest of Pishchane towards Kruhlyakivka. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=49.55402305960052%2C37.78997905439264&z=12 ]

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

Обстановка продолжает ухудшаться для ВСУ: армия России прорывает оборону, угрожая перерезать логистику у Купянска Тревогу поднимает работающий на ГУР ресурс DS. ▪️ Продолжается движение российских войск в сторону дороги Боровая-Купянск Узловой-Купянск, который является основным логистическим...

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Russian strikes inside Kupyansk which itself is getting closer to the front line.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ ВКС России уничтожают пункты базирования врага в Купянске ▪️На первом видео запечатлено поражение пункта дислокации сил 14 механизированной бригады ВСУ, уничтожены: ➖ пункт управления бригады; ➖ ПВД с личным составом; ➖ 5 единиц автомобильной техники различного назначения. ▪️На втором...

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В ходе разведывательных мероприятий в районе населенного пункта Купянск был обнаружен пункт временной дислокации личного состава 14 механизированной бригады ВСУ. В результате нанесения авиационного удара уничтожены: — пункт управления бригады; — ПВД с личным составом; — 5 единиц автомобильной...

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Авиаудар ВКС крылатой бомбой ОДАБ-1500 по местонахождению всушников из 14й омбр и их техники в районе Купянска, Харьковская область.

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Russian strike on a Ukrainian crossing near Kupyansk-Uzlovoy.

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In Kupyansk a Russian ODAB-1500 hit an alleged Ukrainian staging area in a residential neighborhood.

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Последствия вчерашнего прилета ОДАБ-1500 в Купянске. 49.703083, 37.643967 Подразделение 14 бригады ВСУ размещалось в 8 частных домах. Было много раненых и убитые. @ukrainian_guide

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Oskol front.

Russian forces continue to gain ground inside Makeevka and now control ~80% of the village. Russian forces here are across the Zherebets. They have also taken Nevskoe and are advancing towards Torskoe. With the fall of Nevskoe, most of Ukraine's positions east of the Zherebets are gone. Only the stretch by Teryn and Torskoe is left. Of course the river loops west from there, making them substantially less vulnerable.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 944: Situation on Luhansk front: Russian Army took control over the northern part of Makiivka. 80% of the locality is now under Russian control. Map: [...

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Colonelcassad

Краснолиманское направление. 24.09.2024 1. Дозачистили Невское, которое недавно освободили. 2. Продвижение в районе поселка Торское. На Краснолиманском давненько не было серьезных подвижек, но теперь и тут задвигалось. Врезки https://t.me/divgen

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 941: Situation on Luhansk front: As a result of the withdrawal of Ukrainian Army from the eastern shore of Zherebets river Russian Army secured all of this area & completely the locality of Nevs'ke. Map: [...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 940: Situation on Luhansk front: During the last five days Russian Army managed to expel Ukrainian Army from most of the locality of Nevs'ke raising the flag close to the Zherebets river (49.15489350477812, 37.96908189596096). The northern part of the locality remains...

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

⚔Армия России завершает разгром врага в Макеевке, заняв бóльшую часть посёлка ▪️Вражеские военные аналитики признают наши успехи на Сватово-Лиманском направлении: ➖"В Макеевке российские войска закрепились в западной части за рекой Жеребец и на территории фермы в южной части. Продолжаются бои...

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Армия России ворвалась в Невское, заняв половину села и разрезав группировку ВСУ пополам ▪️Бойцы группировки "Запад" зашли в н.п. Невское на Краснолиманском направлении, водрузив флаг в Западной части и заняв половину села. t.me/RVvoenkor

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 939: Situation on Luhansk front: Russian Army took new positions in the northwestern part of Makiivka. 60% of the locality is now under Russian control. Map: [...

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

⚔️Армия России заняла большую часть Макеевки, выбив ВСУ ▪️На Лиманском направлении российские войска заняли центральную часть Макеевки и продвинулись к окраинам, вражеские ресурсы публикуют карты, стыдливо закрасив оставшуюся часть в серую зону. ▪️ ВСУ же опубликовали кадры обстрела храма Петра...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 938: Situation on Luhansk front: Russian Army crossed the Zherebets & took control over new parts of Makiivka west & south of the locality. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=49.21759697060802%2C38.0189414703485&z=13 ]

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Russia striking Ukrainian tanks in the Nevskoe area.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️Армия России уничтожила 3 танка ВСУ, освобождая Невское ▪️В ходе наступления бойцы группировки «Запад» уничтожили 3 танка Т-64 ВСУ огнем артиллерии и барражирующим боеприпасом «Ланцет» на Краснолиманском направлении в ЛНР. t.me/RVvoenkor

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Луганский фронт. Кременской участок. Поражение танка Т-64БВ ВСУ в районе н.п. Новолюбовка. @operator_ak12

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️‍☠️Враг бросил в бой танки, пытаясь остановить прорыв наших в Невском ▪️Сегодня бойцы группировки "Запад" зашли в н.п. Невское на Краснолиманском направлении, водрузив флаг в Западной части и заняв большую часть села. ▪️ВСУ из соседней Новолюбовки выдвинули танки, пытаясь остановить нашу...

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A destroyed 2S22, Ukrainian, allegedly near Krasniy Liman.

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Уничтоженная в районе н.п. Лиман украинская 155-мм САУ 2С22 Богдана на шасси Tatra T815-7, стоявшая на вооружении 16 отдельной артиллерийской бригады НГУ.

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Chasov Yar.

Russian forces have advanced inside Kalinovka, and have taken most of Grigorievka. In general Russian offensive action in this area has come practically to a halt. Russian forces seem to be mainly be focused on reaching the canal in many areas. It's likely they will try again after the fall of Toretsk.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 945: Situation north of Chasov Yar: During the last 48 hours Russian Army entered & took control over most of Hryhorivka. In addition, Russian forces made small advances at the western part of Kalinivna. Map: [...

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Ukrainian forces have on the other hand recaptured Russian positions near Zheleznyanskoe.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 941: Situation north of Bakhmut: During the last 48 hours Ukrainian Army recaptured the positions north of Zaliznyans'ke taken by Russian Army during the month of July. Map: [...

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Gorlovka-Toretsk.

Russian forces continue to advance inside Toretsk, taking over half of downtown, and are now expanding their area of control. On the eastern side they've taken the refuse mound next to the prison. Out of Nelepovka Russian forces have pushed northwards and entered Leonidovka.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 946: Situation on Toretsk front: During the last four days Russian Army took control over the industrial area "Universal sensor" & reached the streets of Heroiv Pratsi & Kemerovska. In addition, Russian forces began clearing the forest north of Artyom Mine. Map: [...

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Colonelcassad

Российская армия продвинулась до ул. Героев Труда в Торецке. Геопривязка врезка: @divgen

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ВС РФ продвинулись в Дзержинске южнее тюремной колонии заняли соседний террикон, что облегчит дальнейшее продвижение в городе, где продолжается продвижение к центральной части Дзержинска. Противник ожесточенно сопротивляется, но остановить наше наступление не может. Освобождение Дзержинска...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 941: Situation on Toretsk front: Russian Army took control over the Terrikon of Novaya Mine at the city of Toretsk & began attacking the circuit and the treatment plant from Zabalka district. Due to the aggravation of the situation in Nepilivka Ukrainian army is...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 940: Situation on Toretsk front: During the last three days Russian Army secured the Children's City Polyclinic & entered in the central microdistrict, today troops reached Riaboshapky taken significant part of this microdistrict. Moreover, during this period of time...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 939: Situation on Toretsk front: Russian Army made small advances in the city of Toretsk aproaching to the industrial area "Universal sensor". Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=48.38577326973261%2C37.843123674162506&z=13 ]

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5 destoyed MaxxPro Internationals along a road in Nelepovka. They were likely being used for logistics or troop rotations.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

Дорога смерти для ВСУ: Пять подбитых американских MaxxPro Наши бойцы засняли участок трассы в районе Нелеповки, где боевики 53 бригады ВСУ потеряли бессчетное количество техники, пытаясь вести обреченные на провал атаки. @btr80

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Ukrainian MaxxPro taken out near Toretsk.

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Russian bomb strikes in Toretsk.

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Удары ФАБ-500 с УМПК по Торецку. Военный Осведомитель

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️‍☠️Штурм Торецка: Армия России громит врага, продвигаясь вперёд На Торецком направлении российские войска закрепились вдоль улицы Центральная на глубину до 650 метров. Продолжаются уличные бои. В северной части Северного (Пивничного) российские бойцы заняли оставшийся квартал, ранее сообщали...

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Ukrainian Uragan strike hit the bus station in the center of Gorlovka.

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Прилет ракеты РСЗО «Ураган» напротив автовокзала в центре Горловки @WarInMyEyes

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️‍☠️ Украинские террористы убили 2 мирных граждан в центре Горловки ▪️Террористы нанесли удары БПЛА по автовокзалу и фуре Прибывшие на место пожара сотрудники МЧС также попали под обстрел украинских боевиков. ▪️"В результате удара украинского БПЛА по фуре в центре Горловки были убиты двое...

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Pokrovsk axis.

Russian forces have taken most of Nikolaevka, Krutoy Yar, and most of Krasniy Yar. They are now a couple of kms away from Mirnograd. Russian forces also continue to push west of the rail line. I don't think we will see an attack on Mirnograd until they take Selidovo.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 945: Situation on Pokrovsk front: Russian Army captured the northern trench system of Nikolaevka & is now 2 Km from the city of Myrnohrad. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=48.24971257123493%2C37.30527835535423&z=13 ]

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 944: Situation on Pokrovsk front: Russian Army began advancing northwards along the railway north of Tsukuryne. In addition, during the last three days Russian forces took control over most of Krasnyi Yar & half of the locality of Nikolaevka. Map: [...

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️«️тважные» завершают разгром врага в Николаевке и Красном Яре, прорываясь к Покровску ▪️Группировка войск "Центр" заняла восточную и центральную части Николаевки и продолжает штурмовые действия в западном и северном направлениях. ▪️Севернее Николаевки, по кадрам с дрона, боестолкновения идут...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 946: Situation on Pokrovsk front: Russian Army captured new trenches west & north of Nikolaevka. In addition, Russian forces expanded the buffer zone around Novogrodivka north & northwest of the town. Map: [...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 941: Situation on Kurakhove front: Russian Army took control over the Terrikon of Selidovskaya Mine & began advancing in the direction of Tsukuryne. Map: [...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 940: Situation on Pokrovsk front: Russian Army took control over 95% of Hrodivka & reached Nikolaevka from the east. In addition, Russian forces increased the buffer zone around Novogrodivka & captured Novogrodovskaya Mine Nº2. Moreover, encirclement of Selydove...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 939: Situation on Pokrovsk front: Russian Army began the advance south of Selydove in order to develop the encirclement of the town. In addition, Russian forces entered again in Krutyi Yar. Map: [...

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Russia taking out an M109 and a MaxxPro near Pokrovsk.

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Сочная цель в лице 155-мм САУ M109A6 Paladin ВСУ, уничтожена при помощи барражирующего боеприпаса «Ланцет» на Покровском направлении. Кадры: @Sib_army Военный Осведомитель

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Операторы FPV-дрона группировки войск «О» удачно подбили американский бронетранспортер "MaxxPro" на Покровском направлении. @voinrus98

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A destroyed Marder near Novogrodovka.

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Destroyed vehicles and battle damage inside Novogrodovka. At least one of the tanks, the one with the distinctive zig-zagging roof cage, appears to be Russian. Another one is clearly Ukrainian with the foldable cage.

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Новогродовка. Последствия городских боев на улицах. Фото https://t.me/btr80/20706

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Russian video from inside Novogrodovka. You can see the town, while damaged, is generally still there. There are even some civilians still in it. Warning footage of corpses at the end.

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A rare Ukrainian BMP-1TS has been spotted in the Pokrovsk area.

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Редкая БМП-1ТС с боевым модулем «Копьё» ВСУ, оснащенная комплексом РЭБ, засветилась на Покровском направлении. Военный Осведомитель

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Russian 2S7 operating near Pokrovsk. This one has no drone cage.

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Боевая работа расчёта 203-мм самоходной пушки 2С7М «Малка» группировки войск «Центр» на Покровском направлении. Военный Осведомитель

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Russian forces have captured a knocked out Marder near Pokrovsk.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

⚔️ «️тважные» захватили и восстановили немецкий «Мардер» ▪️В ходе боёв на Авдеевско-Покровском направлении экипаж «БРЭМ» группировки войск «Центр» эвакуировал боевую машину пех\оты из ФРГ. Сначала была проведена инженерная разведка, а затем трофейную технику с помощью бронированной...

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Russian soldiers show off a knocked out and captured M113 near Novogrodovka, allegedly the result of a failed counter-attack.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

☠️ Неудачная пиар-акция: Под Новогродовкой уничтожили Тик-Токеров из 12 бригады Азов Одинокий американский БТР М-113, отправленный на бесперспективную контратаку, наши бойцы из батальона Днепр Волжской бригады заметили еще вдалеке. Однако решили не открывать сразу огонь, позволив заехать...

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Russian forces show off a Zemledelie remote minelayer. It's one of the most relevant and capable systems in the Russian artillery park. I'm still waiting for them to unveil normal HE-FRAG for it.

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Расчёт инженерной системы дистанционного минирования «Земледелие» группировки войск «Центр» на Покровском направлении. Военный Осведомитель

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Krasnogorovka-Kurakhovo area.

Russian forces have taken the school complex in the outskirts of Gornyak. Note it appears Russian forces aren't pushing into Gornyak at all but instead are wrapping around westwards and eastward of it. West of Ukrainsk Russian forces appear to be pushing on Tsukurino, and have cut the rail and road out of Tsukurino towards Selidovo. North of Ukrainsk, south of Selidovo, Russian forces continue to advance in the fields, building towards an envelopment of Selidovo. The salient north of Krasnogorovka is almost gone and Russian forces have taken Zhelannoe Drugoe.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 943: Situation on Pokrovsk & northwest of Donetsk city: Russian Army continue taking positions around Ukrainsk & secured several square kilometers of the salient of Nevelske. Map: [...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 942: Situation on Pokrovsk & northwest of Donetsk city: Russian Army reached the railway west of Selidovskaya Mine & began advancing towards Tsukuryne from the north. In addition, during the last hours Russian forces not only secured Zhelanne Pershe but took control...

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

⚔️«️тважные» рвутся к Покровску, перерезали трассу Селидово-Цукурино, охватывают Горняк и Селидово ▪️Украинские боевики и военные аналитики традиционно сообщают о новых успехах группировки войск "Центр". ▪️"Покровское направление. Западнее Гродовки, на восточной окраине Николаевки сохраняется...

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ВС РФ продвинулись юго-восточнее Селидово. Врезка: @divgen Выравнивание фронта позволит в достаточно близкой перспективе накатить уже в самом Селидово.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 939: Situation west of Donetsk city: Russian Army advanced on the eastern part of Hostre along the railway reaching the first buildings of Selidovka Correctional Colony No. 82 thus entering in Kurakhove district from this axis. Map: [...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 939: Situation on Kurakhove front: During the last 48 hours Russian Army made new advances north of Hirnyk taking control over School Nº 17. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=48.08005990064051%2C37.3805922312968&z=13 ]

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West of Krasnogorovka Russian forces have taken over the entire prison colony there, and the village of Ostroe as Ukrainian forces pull back.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 940: Situation west of Donetsk city: Russian Army took control over Selidovka Correctional Colony No. 82 & full control over the locality of Hostre following the withdrawal of Ukrainian Army southwards. Map: [...

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Russian artillery strikes on Ostroe, west of Krasnogorovka. The village is currently in Russian hands.

Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️Уничтожение пункта базирования ВСУ при освобождении н.п. Острое в ходе наступление на Курахово ▪️При поддержке наступления 5 бригады ВС РФ в ходе освобождения н.п. Острое расчет орудия 2А65 "Мста-Б" 238 артиллерийской бригады уничтожил ПВД и личный состав противника высокоточным боеприпасом...

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Уничтожение ПВД боевиков ВСУ при освобождении н.п. Острое При поддержке наступления 5 бригады ВС РФ в ходе освобождения н.п. Острое расчет орудия 2А65 "Мста-Б" 238 артиллерийской бригады ВС РФ уничтожил ПВД и личный состав противника высокоточным боеприпасом "Краснополь", при подсветке с БЛА...

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Russian FAB strikes on Gornyak.

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ВКС РФ разносят ФАБами с УМПК ПВД ВСУ в Горняке. Геопривязка: https://lostarmour.info/map?coord=48.0472013,37.3675450 видео: @nm_dnr Горняк имеет важное значение для выхода к Курахово с севера. Населенный пункт с севера прикрыт водной преградой, а с юга и востока полевыми фортификационными...

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Ugledar area.

Russian forces have taken the smaller refuse mound north of the No1 Mine Complex and are closing on Ugledar from different sides.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 946: Situation southwest of Donetsk: Russian Army expanded the buffer zone around “Yuzhnodonbasskaya” (South-Donbassian) Mine No. 3. & continued the process of surrounding Ugledar. Ukrainian army withdrew from the southern dachas and continued its intermittent retreat...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 944: Situation southwest of Donetsk: During the last 48 hours Russian Army captured the last section of T-05-24 road south of Kostyantynivka & continued the advance towards Katerynivka. Meanwhile, during the last hours Russian Army secured the western dachas of...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 945: Situation southwest of Donetsk: The semi-encirclement to Ugledar continues to intensify. Russian Army took new positions to the east of the locality and advanced from the northeast taking the terrikon of “Yuzhnodonbasskaya” (South-Donbassian) Mine No. 3...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 943: Situation southwest of Donetsk: Russian Army managed to complete the capture of “Yuzhnodonbasskaya” (South-Donbassian) Mine No. 3. In addition, Russian forces managed to cut off the last route of Ukrainian Army to the locality of Ugledar, which intensified the...

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 942: Situation southwest of Donetsk: Russian Army began the assault to the locality of Ugledar & entered in the first buildings at the eastern part. In addition, Russian forces took full control over the warehouses north of Pavlivka & new positions northwest of it...

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Reportedly this is Russia's area of control inside Ugledar, but of course the information is both delayed and might not be accurate. I suspect in many areas Russian and Ukrainian infantry are inside the same buildings. In other words this map might show Russia's maximum advance rather then area of control.

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В Угледаре к ночи продолжается продвижение штурмовых групп. Оперативное окружение города безусловно ускоряет процесс освобождения города.

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Colonelcassad

Угледар продолжает переходить под контроль российских войск. Город для противника фактически уже потерян и ему скорее предстоит думать, что будет после того, как ВС РФ закончат с освобождением Угледара. Богоявленка следующая.

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First shots of Russian infantry inside Ugledar. Video was posted on Sep 24th, and is on the eastern outskirts.

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А вот и первые кадры наших штурмовиков уже непосредственно в Угледаре. Снято на восточных окраинах возле отделения полиции. Бои смещаются с многострадальных угледарских дач непосредственно в этажную застройку.

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Dambiev

You can view and join @ChDambiev right away.

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Russian forces operating north of Prechistovka. I wouldn't be surprised if we see this area develop into a push northward towards Kurakhovo.

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Ukrainian BMP-1 getting gets destroyed by a drone-dropped munition near Ugledar.

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Дрон сжег украинскую БМП под Угледаром Бронемашину уничтожили операторы БПЛА 29-й армии.

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Ukrainian T-64BV getting taken out north-west of Ugledar and another one somewhere in the Ugledar area (it's the Russian 40th MarBde).

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Russian drone-dropped munitions on allegedly Ukrainian positions inside Ugledar.

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Угледар. Разведчики группировки "Восток" ВС РФ из Бурятии принуждают боевиков украинских формирований к сдаче в плен сбросами боеприпасов с дрона.

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Угледар. Разведчики группировки "Восток" ВС РФ из Бурятии принуждают боевиков украинских формирований к сдаче в плен сбросами боеприпасов с дрона.

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Russian incendiaries falling on Ugledar. While this is very pretty I question the effectiveness of this strike against dug in infantry in an urban area.

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На Угледар падают не только листовки.

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Russian incendiary drones operating north of Ugledar, near Katerinovka.

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Russian artillery fires on Ugledar.

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Работа нашей реактивной артиллерии по позициям ВСУ в Угледаре. Противник уже морально настраивается на сдачу города. Источник: @ChDambiev Военный Осведомитель

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Russian forces inside I believe the No 3 mine complex, Ugledar.

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Одна из занятых российскими войсками угледарских шахт. Штурм города продолжается.

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A group of 4 Ukrainian POWs near Ugledar.

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Еще одна группа боевиков украинских формирований, взятая в плен штурмовиками танкового соединения из Бурятии в районе н.п. Водяное на Угледарском направлении. Поддержать актуальный сбор для дооснащения нашей штурмовой пехоты РЭБами можно по этой ссылке:: https://t.me/boris_rozhin/138721

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Zaporozhye front.

Russian forces have taken a patch in the former Vremyevskiy bulge and have reached the outskirts of Makarovka out of Staromayorskoe.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 944: Situation on Velikaya Novoselovka front: During the last four days Russian Army made new advances west of Staromaiors'ke. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=47.75482533145293%2C36.78018510955839&z=13 ]

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 940: Situation on Velikaya Novoselovka front: Russian Army made small advances north of Staromaiors'ke reaching the southern outskirts of Makarivka. Map: [...

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Russia also continues to grab pieces in the former Rabotino salient.

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Ukrainian-Russian war. Day 940: Situation on Zaporizhia front: Russian Army made new advances northwest of Robotyne. Map: [ https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1V8NzjQkzMOhpuLhkktbiKgodOQ27X6IV&ll=47.4831255185604%2C35.842161444753444&z=12 ]

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Russia struck the Motor Sich factory in Zaporozhye with UPMK-500 munitions which appears to be the designation for the new longer-range gliding bomb kits. Russia followed up with an Iskander strike. Allegedly Ukraine was using the factory for UAV assembly. Pre-war it was an engine factory for aircraft.

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Кадры нанесения авиаударов по цехам ПАО «Мотор-Сич» в Запорожье, на территории которых размещалось производство и хранение БПЛА. Интересно, что в своей публикации Министерство обороны опубликовало наименование УМПК-500, что может являться официальным названием авиабомб ФАБ, оснащённых новыми...

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ВКС России ударили по «Мотор Сич» в Запорожье, уничтожив склад БПЛА ▪️Истребители Армии России нанесли удар по предприятию «Мотор Сич» в Запорожье, где складировались беспилотники ВСУ. ▪️После подтверждения полученных данных, был нанесен точный удар при помощи УМПК-500. ▪️Сообщается, что...

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ВКС России ударили по цехам «Мотор Сич» модернизированными бомбами ▪️Управляемые ФАБ-500 с УМПК пролетели около 82 км: пуск за 40 км до линии фронта и еще 42 км до Запорожья, сообщает эксперт из ВСУ по связи Сергей «Флеш».. ▪️Это стало возможным благодаря новой более аэродинамической версии...

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Кадры нанесения удара по Запорожью. Как сообщают украинские ресурсы, впервые для удара в черте города была применена ФАБ с УМПК. Военный Осведомитель

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An unexploded FAB-500T near Zaporozhye, this is the new longer range variant.

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Несработавшая ФАБ-500Т в окрестностях Запорожья, которая благодаря своим улучшенным аэродинамическим характеристикам и удлиненному УМПК способна пролетать на несколько десятков километров больше, поражая ранее недосягаемые для авиабомб цели. Военный Осведомитель

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Несработавшая ФАБ-500Т в окрестностях Запорожья, которая благодаря своим улучшенным аэродинамическим характеристикам и удлиненному УМПК способна пролетать на несколько десятков километров больше, поражая ранее недосягаемые для авиабомб цели. Военный Осведомитель

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Dnepr front.

Ukrainian boat attempting to cross the Dnepr gets hit.

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Боевики из ВСУ идут, вернее плывут на убой, пытаясь перебраться через Днепр Очередная попытка смертников форсировать реку завершилась предсказуемо: после удара по укронацистам их останки отправились кормить рыб на дно. @HersonVestnik

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Russian strike on Ukrainian infantry in the runis of the Antonov bridge.

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Херсонский фронт. Операторы FPV ликвидировали двух укронацистов прятавшихся под Антоновским мостом. @operator_ak12

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A destroyed M548 transporter, Kherson region. Ukraine got ~50 of these from Norway.

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The head doctor of the Aleshki hospital, in Russian-held Kherson region, was hit by a Ukrainian FPV drone. While Russian sources seem to suggest this is an assasination attempt by Ukrainian forces, it's just as likely it was a random attack. In the same breath the post mentions that this doctor is known for making house calls to patients near the front lines, and it's common for Ukraine to simply target all vehicles moving in such areas.

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‼️☦️«FPV-дрон попал в голову»: зверский теракт против главврача больницы г. Алешки Херсонской области ▪️Жена главврача Алешкинской больницы Владимира Харлана была убита ударом FPV-дрона ВСУ по машине, в котором ехали доктор с супругой. ➖ Врач сидел на водительском сиденье, а его супруга на...

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Strikes.

Russia hit a police building in Krivoy Rog with Iskanders.

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В Кривом Роге ОТРК «Искандер» навестил здание местной полиции. Военный Осведомитель

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Последствия прилёта по полицейскому управлению в Кривом Роге.

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Russia struck an unknown target in Dnepropetrovsk. Details are lacking. In a separate incident Russia hit the MVD institute in Dnepropetrovsk.

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Сообщается о нанесении удара по цели в Днепре. Военный Осведомитель

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️Нанесён удар по объекту врага в Днепропетровске, на месте мощный пожар Власти замалчивают прилет, не делая никаких заявлений. Кадры публикуют местные каналы. t.me/RVvoenkor

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️‍☠️Нанесён удар по университету МВД в Днепропетровске Сообщается, что на месте множество спасателей и машин скорой помощи. t.me/RVvoenkor

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Russia hit the Starokonstantinov airfield. Results are unclear.

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Только что нанесены повторные удары по военному аэродрому «Староконстантинов», где дислоцируется 7 бригада тактической авиации ВВС Украины. Координаты: 49.7480639, 27.2710044 После ударов на месте попаданий образовался сильный пожар, дым видно на несколько километров в округе. @don_partizan

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Russian Lancet strikes takes out a Ukrainian project 736 boat, in Ochakov, Nikolaev region.

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Прилет дрона-камикадзе «Ланцет» в служебно-вспомогательный катер «Ярославец» (пр. 736) ВСУ в Очакове Николаевской области. Кадры: @The_Wrong_Side Военный Осведомитель

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Russia strikes a P-19 radar and an ST-68 somewhere on Donetsk region. The radar burns and the operator escape on foot.

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Russia strikes allegedly a HIMARS in Donestk region. We can't see what the vehicle is, but something is clearly there and Russia must thing it's important because we appear to get an Iskander and a Tornado-S strike.

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Reportedly Russia hit the port of Odessa again, damage unclear.

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Сообщается о нанесении удара по портовой инфраструктуре Одессы. Военный Осведомитель

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Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны

‼️ Мощные взрывы в Одессе, поднимаются огромные столбы дыма С места поднимается густой столб дыма. Украинские СМИ сообщают о прилете ракет ОТРК "Искандер", ревет воздушная тревога. t.me/RVvoenkor

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Other interesting bits.

A Russian Molniya loitering munition strike on a Ukrainian tank, note the automated target tracking.

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A rare BMP-1TS, Ukrainian, destroyed, possibly near Pokrovsk.

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A destroyed T-90M, as notated, an interesting variant it has old tracks, the kind Russia doesn't use today. I think it's a baseline T-90, pulled from storage and remanufactured into a T-90M.

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Уничтоженный Т-90М первых серий выпуска с фрагментами мангала. Что странно, так это шасси со старыми гусеницами Т-72 (613.44.030). На модернизированных Т-72Б и Т-90 с начала нулевых от таких отказались.

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Russian 2S4 with a drone cage, operating in Ukraine. These super-heavy artillery pieces have gotten a new lease on life with the current war.

Цветок с мангалом и дровами.

2С4 Тюльпан ВС РФ

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Боевая работа расчёта 240-мм самоходного миномета 2С4 «Тюльпан» группировки войск «Запад». Военный Осведомитель

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Ukraine has managed to a captured a mostly intact Russian drone called Vandal, that uses the cable-guided system to avoid EW. Russian sources report a range of 17 kms for this drone though I have my doubts.

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Противник заполучил обломки нового российского FPV-дрона на оптоволокне "Вандал" (Князь Вандал Новгородский), который, судя по фото, является нашей оригинальной разработкой. FPV-дроны "Вандал" отличаются отличным качеством изображения, стабильностью сигнала и его сохранением до последней...

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Russian forces show off another captured FV103 Spartan.

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Еще один трофейный украинский бронетранспортер FV103 Spartan британского производства.

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It appears Russia has borrowed Ukraine's tactic of using drones with incendiary capabilities.

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В сети все чаще появляются кадры с использованием FPV-дронов с зажигательной смесью нашими войсками на различных фронтах. Так канал "Помогаем нашим" опубликовал кадры (видео №1-3) объективного контроля с одного из участков СВО, где наши войска впервые применили "Термит" в лесопосадках...

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An uparmored Russian Strela-10M4. The M4 is characterized by improvsed sensors and fire control and were quite rare pre-war.

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Стрела-10М4 с обильной лопухизацией с помощью транспортерной ленты. Модификация Стрела-10М4 включает в состав комплекса тепловизионную систему и автомата захвата и сопровождения цели. Спектральный диапазон тепловизионного канала составляет 3-5 мкм и соответствует спектральному диапазону головки...

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A Russian BMR-3M operating in the rear areas, Donetsk region. It's unclear how many of these Russia has, but the numbers could easily be single digits.

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Работа БМР-3М «Вепрь» с антидроновым козырьком по очистки сельхозугодий ДНР от взрывоопасных предметов. Военный Осведомитель

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БМР-3М «Вепрь» с козырьком в тыловых районах донецкой области. Эти машины так и не стали серийными. На УВЗ впустили для выставок, с БТРЗ, вероятно не стали делиться, вот и остались у разбитого корыта.

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Chinese ZBF-05 Xinxing armored cars have shown up in Russian service. It appears some quantity were purchased by Chechen security forces pre-war, and have now been handed over to the troops on the front line.

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Китайский бронеавтомобиль Tiger (ZFB-05 Xinxing) в составе российской части в зоне СВО, причем уже "омангаленный". Эта достаточно популярная на мировом рынке машина производится частной китайской компанией Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Manufacturing. Ранее в 2023 г. восемь машин Tiger...

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Бронеавтомобили Tiger производства китайской компании Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Manufacturing в зоне СВО. Партия данных бронеавтомобилей была закуплена для стрелкового батальона подготовки резерва имени Шейха Мансура. Военный Осведомитель

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A series of improvised anti-UAS rigs for small arms, Russian. While both sides use such arrangements, their effectiveness is questionable.

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A Russian Pantsyr up-armored with rubber sheeting.

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«Панцирь» обрезиненный.

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An interesting video of a Russian repair btln doing repairs on damaged T-90Ms. They readily cannibalize turrets from damaged chassis and vice versa top get working vehicles, while the damaged ones will go back to the factory.

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A Russian BMP-1 and MT-LB both with drone cages. Note the extra armor kit on the BMP-1. I still don't know why they don't have one for the MT-LB.

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«Копейка» и «Мотолыга» наших военных с изящной защитой в зоне СВО. Военный Осведомитель

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Ukrainian soldiers training with Skynex AAA. Note at least one truck-mounted system was destroyed already.

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Кадры практических стрельб одного из подразделений ПВО ВСУ из боевого модуля Oerlikon Revolver Gun Mk3 немецкого зенитного артиллерийского комплекса Skynex. В кадр попали также программируемые боеприпасы AHEAD. Военный Осведомитель

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Ukraine's 58th Mech operating a captured Russian T-80U.

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Трофейний Т-80У з лазерним прожектором ПЛ-1 замість стокової Луни на службі в 58-й ОМПБр⚔️. cred

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Ukrainian soldiers with longer ranged Swedish-made 155mm shells.

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Finnish 120 KRH 92 mortar in Ukrainian service.

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We have footage of Ukraine firing an ASRAAM from a Supacat truck.

ВСУ показали отстрел авиационной ракеты ASRAAM с грузовика Supacat

В сети ВСУ опубликовали кадры, на которых показан отстрел авиационной ракеты ASRAAM с грузовика Supacat. О поставке на Украину ASRAAM в зенитном исполнении сообщалось в августе 2023 года. Британия передала ВСУ ракеты класса «воздух-воздух» малой дальности AIM-132 от MBDA (ASRAAM), установленные на

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A rare Ukrainian S-300V radar.

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An interesting look at an underground shelter for an AS-90. It also has a drone cage.

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Кадры ещё одного подземного укрытия для 155-мм САУ AS-90, которая также оснащена защитным козырьком по всему периметру башни. Военный Осведомитель

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Reportedly Ukraine will receive another batch of AS-90s from the UK, 16 this time. Allegedly 10 are already in Ukraine from this batch.

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Ukrainian sources report over there have been over 100 000 AWOL personnel listed.

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‼️‍♂️Украинские военные сбегают из подразделений: количество "СЗЧ" перевалило за 100 тысяч человек ▪️Украинские военный юрист Роман Лихачев заявил, что в некоторых делах по самовольному оставлению частей фигурируют по 20-30 человек. ▪️Более 100 тысяч украинских военных числятся сбежавшими с 2022...

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Jordanian Gepards have arrived in Ukraine..

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Архівні кадри - ЗСУ Cheetah, що свого часу була куплена в Йорданії на службі в ЗСУ. cred

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An interesting Russian recruitment poster. Apparently the sign-up bonus is now 2.5 mln roubles, and the monthly payments are 260k roubles. Note this is for a 1 year contract, and under current conditions likely means getting stop-lossed to the end of the war. They're willing to take people with no prior service experience, and some criminal records depending on what it is. Out of all the recruitment offerrings I've seen this is by far the most generous one Russia has done.

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Russian soldier in South MD training with MR-155 pump action shotguns against drone targets. I wonder why they're not using the Vepr' instead.

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Обучение стрельбе из гладкоствольного ружья Baikal МР-155 для получения навыков борьбы с беспилотными летательными аппаратами, на одном из полигонов Южного военного округа в Ростовской области. Военный Осведомитель

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