KipPotapych
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Apologies. Was actually constantly thinking about remembering to insert the link. Alas, here we are. The article:
The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread
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There are several articles with this story online at the least it shows serious discipline problems and likely cover ups , personally I wish this story was untrue
Russian Propaganda TV Presenter Raped In Ukraine - Foreign Affairs - Nigeria (nairaland.com)
Russian journalist and propagandist raped in Ukraine by Chechens: Olga Zenkova denounces scandal and embarrasses Putin (leggo.it)
Russian Propaganda TV Presenter Raped In Ukraine - Foreign Affairs - Nigeria (nairaland.com)
Russian journalist and propagandist raped in Ukraine by Chechens: Olga Zenkova denounces scandal and embarrasses Putin (leggo.it)
Interesting counterpoint to my earlier remark about jets for Ukraine:
www.aviacionline.com
That would make far more sense for Ukraine I suspect.
Netherlands surplus F-16s in exchange for MiG-29s for Ukraine
The Netherlands government is considering transferring some of its surplus F-16s to a NATO ally, so that the latter in turn can give its MiG-29s to Ukraine.
www.aviacionline.com
That would make far more sense for Ukraine I suspect.
German company Rheinmetall can increase production of 155 mm shells to 450,000-500,000 per year, and production of 120 mm tank rounds can increase to 240,000 per year. I hope Germany can spend some of the 100billion Euro extra defence money to make those orders, to facilitate this increase in production. It's about time Europe becomes more self-sufficient.
In addition Rheinmetall is working with LM to start license production of HIMARS systems, including the rockets.
Rheinmetall in Talks With Lockheed to Produce HIMARS in Germany: CEO (thedefensepost.com)
French company Nexter is partnering with Australian companies in a new collaboration to produce 155mm shells for Ukraine: Australia and France to launch joint production of 155mm artillery rounds for Ukraine | Defense News January 2023 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2023 | Archive News year (armyrecognition.com)
It has previously been reported that Norwegian Nammo will increase production of 155mm shells 10-fold, however it is unknown what production used to be before the increase, so hard to tell how many they will produce after the expansion.
The US is aiming to increase production of 155mm shells to 90,000 -- per month. With demand high in Ukraine, US Army ramps up artillery production (defensenews.com)
In other news, France announced earlier this week they will ship another 12 Caesar -- these are in addition to those 18 shipped already, and 19 donated by Denmark, who will send 100% of their Caesars to Ukraine. France is also sending a Ground Master 200 radar. In addition France and Italy are still working on shipping a SAMP/T system to Ukraine. France to send more mobile artillery to Ukraine (france24.com)
In addition Rheinmetall is working with LM to start license production of HIMARS systems, including the rockets.
Rheinmetall in Talks With Lockheed to Produce HIMARS in Germany: CEO (thedefensepost.com)
French company Nexter is partnering with Australian companies in a new collaboration to produce 155mm shells for Ukraine: Australia and France to launch joint production of 155mm artillery rounds for Ukraine | Defense News January 2023 Global Security army industry | Defense Security global news industry army year 2023 | Archive News year (armyrecognition.com)
It has previously been reported that Norwegian Nammo will increase production of 155mm shells 10-fold, however it is unknown what production used to be before the increase, so hard to tell how many they will produce after the expansion.
The US is aiming to increase production of 155mm shells to 90,000 -- per month. With demand high in Ukraine, US Army ramps up artillery production (defensenews.com)
In other news, France announced earlier this week they will ship another 12 Caesar -- these are in addition to those 18 shipped already, and 19 donated by Denmark, who will send 100% of their Caesars to Ukraine. France is also sending a Ground Master 200 radar. In addition France and Italy are still working on shipping a SAMP/T system to Ukraine. France to send more mobile artillery to Ukraine (france24.com)
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Update. Dec 26th-28th
Kherson-Nikolaev-Odessa.
A Russian strike hit a maternity ward in Kherson. No information on casualties at this point.
t.me
Russian 2S1 ops on the Kherson axis.
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Russian positions on the Kherson axis.
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk.
Russian 2S3 ops on the Zaporozhye axis.
vk.com
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Oskol Front.
Allegedly a Ukrainian ammo supply truck getting hit between Svatovo and Kremennaya.
t.me
t.me
Russian artillery fires on the Svatovo axis. Note they mention that one of the crews had completely exhausted the resource of two Msta howitzers. This makes sense in light of the appearance of D-1s.
vk.com
Reports of Russian strikes hitting Kharkov.
t.me
Russian forces digging in on the Kupyansk axis.
vk.com
LDNR Front.
Battle damage to a factory in Kramatorsk after a Russian strike.
t.me
Ukrainian volunteer btln of ethnic Russians, Free Russia, near Slavyansk.
vk.com
Footage from Opytnoe, a southern suburb of Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
vk.com
A video from the Ukrainian side near Artemovsk/Bakhmut. We can see a BTR-3 by the road and what appears to be two Mi-17s overhead. Note they look like they have rear ramps, suggesting a post-Soviet Russian variant but with ex-Afghan Hips supplied to Ukraine they could belong to either side.
t.me
Footage of battle damage to Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
t.me
Russian 150th Motor-Rifles operating T-72B3mod'16s in Mar'inka.
vk.com
DNR forces using Krasnopol' guided shells. Note how well hidden the gun and the dugout are.
t.me
Russian National Guard riding an Ural-VV in the LNR.
vk.com
Russia.
More footage of those improvised armored trucks from Bashkiriya.
vk.com
The 929th Training Center GLITs at Akhtyubinsk built barriers to separate the aircraft.
vk.com
Misc.
A Ukrainian improvised loitering munition attacking a Russian BMP-2 on the road. The outcome is unclear but it looks like it hit the target.
t.me
Russian Ka-52 strike, location and context unclear.
vk.com
Russian VDV recon team carries out a raid against a Ukrainian position, but takes casualties from AGS-17 fires. They initially engaged with sniper fire, and RPG fires.
vk.com
Russian Tor-M2 allegedly downing a Ukrainian UAV.
vk.com
Ukrainain 2S22 Bogdana firing, location and context unclear.
t.me
A captured Ukrainian T-64BV, likely mod'17 (note the K-1 pattern on the turret) firing on Ukrainian positions.
t.me
Ukrainian MaxxPro MRAP hit a landmine.
t.me
A Ukrainian Kozak-2 knocked out, location and context unclear.
vk.com
Another destroyed Krab howitzer, location and context unclear. Possibly Kharkov region.
t.me
vk.com
Russian National Guard SpN coordinating fire from Giastint-B guns, likely MoD, possibly Coastal troops.
vk.com
A collection of footage of Russian soldiers from Yakutia in the war.
vk.com
Ukrainian Krab and Caesar ops, location and context unclear.
t.me
Ukrainian MaxxPro can't fit inside a typical garage.
vk.com
Kherson-Nikolaev-Odessa.
A Russian strike hit a maternity ward in Kherson. No information on casualties at this point.
Moscow calling
Последствия ракетного удара по родильному дому в Херсоне. Чудом никто не пострадал.
t.me
Russian 2S1 ops on the Kherson axis.
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Russian positions on the Kherson axis.
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk.
Russian 2S3 ops on the Zaporozhye axis.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
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VK.com | VK
vk.com
Oskol Front.
Allegedly a Ukrainian ammo supply truck getting hit between Svatovo and Kremennaya.
Старше Эдды
Уничтожение огнём нашей артиллерии грузовика ВСУ с боеприпасами. Район н/п Терны, фронт Сватово-Кременная. @vysokygovorit
t.me
Colonelcassad
Уничтожение огнём нашей артиллерии грузовика ВСУ с боеприпасами. Район н/п Терны, фронт Сватово-Кременная. @vysokygovorit
t.me
Russian artillery fires on the Svatovo axis. Note they mention that one of the crews had completely exhausted the resource of two Msta howitzers. This makes sense in light of the appearance of D-1s.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
Reports of Russian strikes hitting Kharkov.
Colonelcassad
В Харькове несколько ракетных прилетов. С мест пишут о 3 или 4 прилетах В Харькове и Киеве объявлена воздушная тревога.
t.me
Russian forces digging in on the Kupyansk axis.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
LDNR Front.
Battle damage to a factory in Kramatorsk after a Russian strike.
Moscow calling
Последствия ракетного удара по Краматорскому заводу тяжелого станкостроения, в одном из цехов которого располагались мощности Fuhrlander по производству ветрогенераторов. Ветрогенераторы дают энергию без нефти и газа, а значит - совершенно законная цель российских ударов. Главное помнить - что...
t.me
Ukrainian volunteer btln of ethnic Russians, Free Russia, near Slavyansk.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
Footage from Opytnoe, a southern suburb of Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
A video from the Ukrainian side near Artemovsk/Bakhmut. We can see a BTR-3 by the road and what appears to be two Mi-17s overhead. Note they look like they have rear ramps, suggesting a post-Soviet Russian variant but with ex-Afghan Hips supplied to Ukraine they could belong to either side.
Colonelcassad
Дорога на Артемовск. Видео со стороны ВСУ. Рядом с городом кружат 2 Ми-8 отстреливая тепловые ловушки. За последние недели на Артемовском направлении были сбиты несколько самолетов и вертолетов.
t.me
Footage of battle damage to Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Colonelcassad
Артемовск. Вид с воздуха. Бои продолжают смещаться в городскую черту - фронт из полей и поселков вползает в город.
t.me
Russian 150th Motor-Rifles operating T-72B3mod'16s in Mar'inka.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
DNR forces using Krasnopol' guided shells. Note how well hidden the gun and the dugout are.
Colonelcassad
Артиллерия 1 АК громит опорные пункты противника управляемыми снарядами «Краснополь» Артиллерия 1 армейского корпуса наносит удары по опорным пунктам противникам управляемыми снарядами «Краснополь», наведение которых осуществляется с помощью БЛА. Применение высокоточного оружия позволяет...
t.me
Russian National Guard riding an Ural-VV in the LNR.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
Russia.
More footage of those improvised armored trucks from Bashkiriya.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
The 929th Training Center GLITs at Akhtyubinsk built barriers to separate the aircraft.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
Misc.
A Ukrainian improvised loitering munition attacking a Russian BMP-2 on the road. The outcome is unclear but it looks like it hit the target.
Moscow calling
Не все "псевдоЛанцеты" одинаково полезны. Украинский самодельный БПЛА-снаряд (FPV-дрон с прикрученной боевой частью) атакует российскую БМП-2. Ввиду отсутствия, как в "псевдоЛанцетных" атаках РФ, такой роскоши, как ещё один БПЛА "на глазах", результат атаки неизвестен. Но российские бойцы...
t.me
Russian Ka-52 strike, location and context unclear.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
Russian VDV recon team carries out a raid against a Ukrainian position, but takes casualties from AGS-17 fires. They initially engaged with sniper fire, and RPG fires.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
Russian Tor-M2 allegedly downing a Ukrainian UAV.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
Ukrainain 2S22 Bogdana firing, location and context unclear.
Moscow calling
Работа украинской 155-мм САУ "Богдана" с длиной ствола 52 калибра. На дистанциях 25-50 км ВСУ перестреливают ВС РФ почти "всухую", российские артиллеристы могут ответить разве что куда более тяжёлой и менее скорострельной 203-мм САУ "Малка". Таков итог провальной деятельности Шойги на посту...
t.me
A captured Ukrainian T-64BV, likely mod'17 (note the K-1 pattern on the turret) firing on Ukrainian positions.
Colonelcassad
Трофейный украинский танк работает по позициям ВСУ. Видео Патрика Ланкастера https://t.me/PatrickLancaterNewsToday
t.me
Ukrainian MaxxPro MRAP hit a landmine.
Colonelcassad
Еще одна выведенная из строя в результате подрыва на мине американская машина M1224 MaxxPro MRAP ВСУ, переданная американцами Украине в качестве военной помощи где-то в зоне проведения СВО. @XU_kraine
t.me
A Ukrainian Kozak-2 knocked out, location and context unclear.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
Another destroyed Krab howitzer, location and context unclear. Possibly Kharkov region.
Colonelcassad
Еще одна уничтоженная 155-мм польская САУ "Краб". На https://t.me/lost_armour сообщают, что это уже 5-й 100% подтвержденный уничтоженный "Краб".
t.me
VK.com | VK
vk.com
Russian National Guard SpN coordinating fire from Giastint-B guns, likely MoD, possibly Coastal troops.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
A collection of footage of Russian soldiers from Yakutia in the war.
VK.com | VK
vk.com
Ukrainian Krab and Caesar ops, location and context unclear.
Colonelcassad
Польская 155-мм САУ "Краб" и французская 155-мм САУ "Цезарь". Западные САУ постепенно вытесняют оставшиеся в строю старые советские 122-мм "Гвоздики" и 152-мм "Акации".
t.me
Ukrainian MaxxPro can't fit inside a typical garage.
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KipPotapych
Active Member
No comment, really; just adds to context and timelines:
The long-range hybrid weapon combines two proven devices: an Air Force Small-Diameter Bomb guided by GPS satellites that’s currently in wide use and an Army rocket already being operated by Ukraine’s forces. Like some other equipment provided by the US and allies, it won’t be deployed in Ukraine anytime soon: An industry official said it would take about nine months for the first deliveries once the Air Force issues a contract.
US to Send Ukraine Boeing’s Ground-Launched, GPS-Guided Bombs
A new ground-launched, bomb-tipped rocket to be ordered from Boeing Co. will be part of the latest package of US arms for Ukraine that will be announced Friday by the White House and Pentagon, officials said.
www.bloomberg.com
Big_Zucchini
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Solovyov says Israel provided Ukraine with drone tech and EW equipment. I personally only heard the former, but it's nice to receive formal confirmation on this.
Although Iron Dome is currently in a spotlight, along with Spike and Harpy (in the Twitter-verse), there is reason to be skeptical about a significant change of policy. If Israel chooses to advertise some donated weapons, I speculate it would still keep 90% under wraps.
Although Iron Dome is currently in a spotlight, along with Spike and Harpy (in the Twitter-verse), there is reason to be skeptical about a significant change of policy. If Israel chooses to advertise some donated weapons, I speculate it would still keep 90% under wraps.
Hmmm. Given how urgent it is to get the GLSDB to Ukraine, I wonder if it really will take 9 months. I suspect it might happen quite a bit faster. Others seem to agree. NOËL on Twitter: " https://t.co/y6PCtUqphg" / Twitter
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It appears Ukraine is getting Leo-1s possibly from Germany, possibly from Belgium. Rheinmetall has 88 of them in storage, FFG has 99 available. There's a question of where the ammunition will be sourced and what upgrades if any will be performed on the vehicles.
bmpd.livejournal.com
Германия одобрила поставку Украине танков Leopard 1
Немецкая газета Sueddeutsche Zeitung в материале Die schwierige Frage der Munition ( Сложный вопрос боеприпасов ) сообщила, что правительство Германии предварительно одобрило поставку на Украину старых танков Leopard 1, находящихся на хранении у…
bmpd.livejournal.com
It seems Brazil is not willing to supply ammo for the Leo 1. Other options include Greece and Turkey. Germany Now Wants To Send Cold War-Era Leopard 1 Tanks To Ukraine
Latest package from the US:
Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine > U.S. Department of Defense > Release
In other news, France and Italy have finally finalized their "technical talks" and seem ready to deliver SAMP/T to Ukraine. Expected arrival: spring 2023. France, Italy ready to deliver SAMP/T anti-missile system to Ukraine | Reuters
In other other news, EU will double the number of UKR soldiers being trained, from 15,000 to 30,000. Also the 7th EU package is coming, not sure yet what it entails. Total EU support to Ukraine since February 24 2022: EUR 50 billion, of which more than half is non-military. Nice complement to US military aid. And more to come. European Union to double military training for Ukraine, lines up new sanctions package - Breaking Defense
When will Russia accept the reality of the situation? The combined GDP of Europe and North America is massive compared to Russia's. And we are just getting started. In particular Europe needs a few more months to kick-start the European MIC and get those rusty production lines up and running again.
- Additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);
- Additional 155mm artillery rounds;
- Additional 120mm mortar rounds;
- 190 heavy machine guns with thermal imagery sights and associated ammunition to counter Unmanned Aerial Systems;
- 181 Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicles;
- 250 Javelin anti-armor systems;
- 2,000 anti-armor rockets;
- Claymore anti-personnel munitions;
- Demolitions munitions;
- Cold weather gear, helmets, and other field equipment.
- Two HAWK air defense firing units;
- Anti-aircraft guns and ammunition;
- Equipment to integrate Western air defense launchers, missiles, and radars with Ukraine’s air defense systems;
- Equipment to sustain Ukraine’s existing air defense capabilities;
- Air defense generators;
- Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems;
- Four air surveillance radars;
- 20 counter-mortar radars;
- Spare parts for counter-artillery radars;
- Puma Unmanned Aerial Systems;
- Precision-guided rockets;
- Secure communications equipment;
- Medical supplies;
- Funding for training, maintenance, and sustainment.
Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine > U.S. Department of Defense > Release
In other news, France and Italy have finally finalized their "technical talks" and seem ready to deliver SAMP/T to Ukraine. Expected arrival: spring 2023. France, Italy ready to deliver SAMP/T anti-missile system to Ukraine | Reuters
In other other news, EU will double the number of UKR soldiers being trained, from 15,000 to 30,000. Also the 7th EU package is coming, not sure yet what it entails. Total EU support to Ukraine since February 24 2022: EUR 50 billion, of which more than half is non-military. Nice complement to US military aid. And more to come. European Union to double military training for Ukraine, lines up new sanctions package - Breaking Defense
When will Russia accept the reality of the situation? The combined GDP of Europe and North America is massive compared to Russia's. And we are just getting started. In particular Europe needs a few more months to kick-start the European MIC and get those rusty production lines up and running again.
vikingatespam
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Ehhh... If the T-62s time has passed, the Leo1 is in the same boat. Does it really have a place on the battlefield, other than a training slot ? Im all for giving equipment to UKR, but is the cost in additional logistical strain more than the value of the tank on the battlefield ?It appears Ukraine is getting Leo-1s possibly from Germany, possibly from Belgium. Rheinmetall has 88 of them in storage, FFG has 99 available. There's a question of where the ammunition will be sourced and what upgrades if any will be performed on the vehicles.
Германия одобрила поставку Украине танков Leopard 1
Немецкая газета Sueddeutsche Zeitung в материале Die schwierige Frage der Munition ( Сложный вопрос боеприпасов ) сообщила, что правительство Германии предварительно одобрило поставку на Украину старых танков Leopard 1, находящихся на хранении у…
Can the gun use the same ammo as the 105mm Stryker ?
John Fedup
The Bunker Group
Not sure about the 105 mm ammo but there is likely some surplus rounds available. Leo 1 support and the logistics required, yes an issue, but with a Russian offensive looming, I think Ukraine will make do with every piece of kit they can lay their hands on.
KipPotapych
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There was an article in The Guardian a few days ago about some stockpiles of metal, including Leos 1, that a Belgian firm has been buying up and now wants to make some good money on:
www.theguardian.com
Belgian buyer of Europe’s spare tanks hopes they see action in Ukraine
OIP built up a huge private arsenal, banking on there one day being demand for the weapons again
www.theguardian.com
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Ukraine's 47th Assault Bde is operating upgraded T-55s.. so why not Leo1s?
vikingatespam
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More types of equipment to learn, more logistical confusion, but I suppose by this time the UKR S-4 are already probably halfway insane, so why not....
So many versions of the Leopard 1 tank that may be provided to Ukraine could affect the training for and maintenance of such
Good Gun, Thin Armor: The Ukrainian Army Is Getting Leopard 1 Tanks (msn.com)
Good Gun, Thin Armor: The Ukrainian Army Is Getting Leopard 1 Tanks (msn.com)
The article mentions Denmark having offered Leopard 1s. I can't help wondering if any of those tanks will be from the trainload I saw being delivered, IIRC around Easter 1977, when I was en route to see my Danish girlfriend.
Big_Zucchini
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Versus tanks, the Leopard 1 is still effective. T-62 much less so.
Still, due to advances in sensors, they are both easy prey to the average Ukrainian and Russian tanks.
KipPotapych
Active Member
Looks like we are first:
Also saw somewhere, but cannot recall where now that there is a lot of tension in Europe over Leupold 2 tanks to the point that there is no certainty that they’ll be sent at all. The article was referencing a Spiegel article, which I can neither access nor understand. If anyone has insight there, I’d appreciate some details.
Also saw somewhere, but cannot recall where now that there is a lot of tension in Europe over Leupold 2 tanks to the point that there is no certainty that they’ll be sent at all. The article was referencing a Spiegel article, which I can neither access nor understand. If anyone has insight there, I’d appreciate some details.