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The Russian-Ukrainian War Thread
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Update. Nov 23rd-24th
The West.
L'vov reportedly got hit and lost power.
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Russian cruise missile flying towards Vinnitsa, possibly part of the strike package that hit L'vov.
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk-Poltava.
Btln Crimea mortar fires, Zaporozhye area.
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Russian troops setting up advanced anti-tank mines in Zaporozhye region, btln Crimea.
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Fires burn in Zaporozhye, presumably related to Russian strikes.
Russian missiles over Dnepropetrovsk.
Fires burn after strikes in Dnepropetrovsk as well.
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Russia hit the Kremenchug powerplant.
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The North.
Russia hit targets in Kiev, and a residential building was hit. Russian sources claim it was a failed SAM but the explosion looks too big for the usual suspects.
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Kiev stands dark.
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Ukraine continues construction of fortifications near Kiev.
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Oskol Front.
Allegedly a Ukrainian infiltrator team near Svatovo getting hit.
Russian mortar fires between Kremennaya and Svatovo.
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Allegedly a destroyed Ukrainian munition storage facility, Kharkov area.
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Bus lines in Kharkov, due to the failure of power, and loss of subway and light rail options.
LDNR Front.
Sparta btln quadcopter munition drops, between Vodyanoe and Pervomayskoe.
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Allegedly Wagner KIAs near Artemovsk/Bakhmut. It's hard to tell from the photos.
t.me
Apparently Ukrainian vehicles getting hit near Spornoe. We have a bunch of destroyed BMPs (1s and 2s), a ZiL truck, and an M-113. Note, prewar Ukraine had relatively few BMP-2s, and many were destroyed. They disappeared from combat footage almost completely for a while. While we can't be certain about any specific vehicle, in my opinion a substantial portion of Ukraine's current BMP-2 fleet specifically consists of captured Russian vehicles. Even so there aren't enough to form full companies, we're consistently seeing a mix of BMP-1s and 2s. Note the greenery, this is probably old footage.
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Some footage from the fighting around Pavlovka, a Kaskad DNR copter drops a grenade and directs mortar fires.
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Russian quadcopter grenade drops near Pavlovka.
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Some old footage, allegedly from Sep. of the fighting around Spornoe, a failed Ukrainian assault.
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Smashed Ukrainian positions by the outer ring road around Donetsk. This is part of the recent gains DNR forces have made in the area west and north-west of Donetsk.
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We have unconfirmed reports of Russian troops inching forward in Mar'inka.
t.me
Shelling of Donetsk continues.
Wagner Grad and BMP-3 near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Wagner fighters show off captured weapons, near Artemovsk/Bakhmut. We can see an M-14, a DP-27, and an M-240.
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Russia.
Construction of fortifications along the Ukrainian border, in Belgorod region.
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S-300/400 booster stage, after fires against Ukrainian UAVs, Crimea.
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Another look at Iranian body armor in Russia. Apparently its better then much of what Russia has been issuing to mobilized personnel.
t.me
Reportedly the FSB caught a group of Ukrainian nationalists planning to attack energy infrastructure in Voronezh region.
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Misc.
Ka-52 strike against apparently a Ukrainian vehicle. Location and context unclear.
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Russian Smerch fires, location and context unclear. Note the tripod sight. No fancy modern equipment here.
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Allegedly destroyed Ukrainian positions with a burning BTR-80 and a couple of pickup trucks.
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Ukrainian M-777 getting hit by UAV-directed artillery fires.
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Allegedly a Ukrainian T-64 burns. Location and context unclear.
A destroyed Krab howitzer, location and context unclear.
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Ukrainian Kozak armored car knocked out, location and context unclear.
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Russian T-90M hit an anti-tank mine. Location unclear.
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Russian 36th Motor-Rifles in action, location unclear.
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First video of Ukrainian Stinger DMS in action. These were supplied pre-war so it's likely they were used before, just not publicized.
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Western supplied armored vehicles struggling in the mud, Ukraine.
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Ukrainian AA machinegun mount designed to counter-act the Shahed strikes.
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Russian POWs killed by Ukrainian soldiers, allegedly while trying to escape.
t.me
Another prisoner exchange has taken place, 35 for 35. It's interesting to note that these exchanges have become more frequent, as have become video of Russian POWs. I suspect this has to do with mobilized personnel hitting the front line.
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And another exchange, this one apparently 50 for 50.
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Russian fueltruck, up-armored haphazardly.
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Russian T-90M in Ukraine with soft-shell ERA.
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NATO/EU.
Ukraine operating a Slovakian Mi-17.
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The UK is reportedly supplying 3 Sea King helos to Ukraine.
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5 more Dana howitzers appear to be heading to Ukraine.
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The West.
L'vov reportedly got hit and lost power.
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Russian cruise missile flying towards Vinnitsa, possibly part of the strike package that hit L'vov.
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk-Poltava.
Btln Crimea mortar fires, Zaporozhye area.
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Russian troops setting up advanced anti-tank mines in Zaporozhye region, btln Crimea.
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Fires burn in Zaporozhye, presumably related to Russian strikes.
Russian missiles over Dnepropetrovsk.
Fires burn after strikes in Dnepropetrovsk as well.
Colonelcassad
В Днепропетровске после ударов какой-то инфраструктурный объект полыхает до сих пор. Стоит отметить, что нацистский режим сегодня разразился новой порцией угроз в адрес тех жителей Украины, которые снимают последствия ударов. Причины очевидны - чем больше видео с прилетами в сети, тем тяжелее...
t.me
Russia hit the Kremenchug powerplant.
Colonelcassad
Пожар после прилета по Кременчугской ГЭС. Ранее по ней уже прилетало. Надо было добавить.
t.me
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The North.
Russia hit targets in Kiev, and a residential building was hit. Russian sources claim it was a failed SAM but the explosion looks too big for the usual suspects.
Colonelcassad
В Киеве очередные попадания зенитных ракет. Но не в российские ракеты. Одна из зенитных ракет снова прилетела в жилой дом.
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Colonelcassad
Получи "путинска ракета". Небо Киева на замке. Очередная российская ракета в Киеве успешно поражена объектом критической энергоструктуры. В городе продолжаются перебои со светом.
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Moscow calling
Как вы, наверное, заметили, из каждого утюга разгоняют версию, что погибшие в Киеве - жертвы украинской ПВО. В качестве доказательств идут обломки зенитных ракет IRIS/T или NASAMS, подобранные непонятно где, но идеально вписывающиеся в мою универсальную методичку. Штош, рассмотрим версию...
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Kiev stands dark.
Colonelcassad
Киев после успешной работы ПВО Украины. Фото с канала https://t.me/infantmilitario
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Ukraine continues construction of fortifications near Kiev.
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Oskol Front.
Allegedly a Ukrainian infiltrator team near Svatovo getting hit.
Russian mortar fires between Kremennaya and Svatovo.
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Allegedly a destroyed Ukrainian munition storage facility, Kharkov area.
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Bus lines in Kharkov, due to the failure of power, and loss of subway and light rail options.
LDNR Front.
Sparta btln quadcopter munition drops, between Vodyanoe and Pervomayskoe.
Moscow calling
Говорит "Москва", обсуждает Россия! https://t.me/+1jQHvQZNJTg3ZTBi - наш уютный чат. @m0sc0wcallingbot - Предложка. @MoscowCallingAdBot - Сотрудничество и реклама @MoscowCallingUnbanBot - По вопросам "разбана" и "размута". Не путаем боты!
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Colonelcassad
Операторы дронов-бомбардировщиков "Спарты" охотятся на пехоту ВСУ между Первомайским и Водяным. Видео: https://t.me/zhogaartem
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Allegedly Wagner KIAs near Artemovsk/Bakhmut. It's hard to tell from the photos.
Moscow calling
18+!!! Окраины Бахмута, усеянные, предположительно, трупами бойцов т.н. "ЧВК "Вагнера" (потому как это их зона ответственности). Полный косплей Первой мировой, не хватает только колючей проволоки и вздувшихся трупов лошадей для антуража...
t.me
Apparently Ukrainian vehicles getting hit near Spornoe. We have a bunch of destroyed BMPs (1s and 2s), a ZiL truck, and an M-113. Note, prewar Ukraine had relatively few BMP-2s, and many were destroyed. They disappeared from combat footage almost completely for a while. While we can't be certain about any specific vehicle, in my opinion a substantial portion of Ukraine's current BMP-2 fleet specifically consists of captured Russian vehicles. Even so there aren't enough to form full companies, we're consistently seeing a mix of BMP-1s and 2s. Note the greenery, this is probably old footage.
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Some footage from the fighting around Pavlovka, a Kaskad DNR copter drops a grenade and directs mortar fires.
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Russian quadcopter grenade drops near Pavlovka.
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Some old footage, allegedly from Sep. of the fighting around Spornoe, a failed Ukrainian assault.
Бой в районе Спорного. Сентябрь 2022
Большое видео демонстрирующее кусок боя в районе Спорного, где силы ВСУ наступали на укрепленные позиции 4-й омсбр ЛНР. Плюс комментарий Рыбаря на тему: Бой в районе Спорного под Лисичанском Канал Военная хроника @milchronicles опубликовал ( https://t.me/milchronicles/1327 ) видео боя в…
Smashed Ukrainian positions by the outer ring road around Donetsk. This is part of the recent gains DNR forces have made in the area west and north-west of Donetsk.
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We have unconfirmed reports of Russian troops inching forward in Mar'inka.
Colonelcassad
Битва за Марьинку обстановка по состоянию на 15.00 23 ноября 2022 года ▪️Мотострелки ВС РФ продолжают продвигаться в центре города. Российские бойцы продолжают зачистку окрестностей школы №2 и выбили ВСУ из многоэтажных зданий на улице Октябрьской. ▪️На южной окраине российские подразделения...
t.me
Shelling of Donetsk continues.
Wagner Grad and BMP-3 near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Wagner fighters show off captured weapons, near Artemovsk/Bakhmut. We can see an M-14, a DP-27, and an M-240.
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Russia.
Construction of fortifications along the Ukrainian border, in Belgorod region.
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S-300/400 booster stage, after fires against Ukrainian UAVs, Crimea.
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Another look at Iranian body armor in Russia. Apparently its better then much of what Russia has been issuing to mobilized personnel.
Портфель Генштаба
Также об иранских СИБЗ, про которые уже писал ряд телеграм-каналов: Среди пользователей данных элементов бронезащиты можно услышать много хороших отзывов, радует удобство и материал изготовления. Также данные бронежилеты комплектуются баллистической защитой, что является большим плюсом по...
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Reportedly the FSB caught a group of Ukrainian nationalists planning to attack energy infrastructure in Voronezh region.
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Misc.
Ka-52 strike against apparently a Ukrainian vehicle. Location and context unclear.
Повёрнутые на войне
Очередной эксклюзив и очередной привет украинской коробочке, которая выкатилась поработать по нашим позициям. Ка-52 сила. Коробочка, хорони хохлов, на.
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Russian Smerch fires, location and context unclear. Note the tripod sight. No fancy modern equipment here.
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Allegedly destroyed Ukrainian positions with a burning BTR-80 and a couple of pickup trucks.
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Colonelcassad
ВС РФ накрыли колонну ВСУ, ехали убивать русских, но не доехали Источник: Tauride_Republic
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Ukrainian M-777 getting hit by UAV-directed artillery fires.
Colonelcassad
Еще одна уничтоженная американская 155-мм гаубица M777. Корректировал "Орлан-10" Источник: https://t.me/xronikabpla
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Allegedly a Ukrainian T-64 burns. Location and context unclear.
A destroyed Krab howitzer, location and context unclear.
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Ukrainian Kozak armored car knocked out, location and context unclear.
Воин DV
Уничтоженная бойцами 35 армии группировки V ББМ ВСУ «Козак 2М.1». Лето, Херсонское направление #эксклюзив от @voin_dv
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Russian T-90M hit an anti-tank mine. Location unclear.
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Russian 36th Motor-Rifles in action, location unclear.
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First video of Ukrainian Stinger DMS in action. These were supplied pre-war so it's likely they were used before, just not publicized.
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Western supplied armored vehicles struggling in the mud, Ukraine.
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Ukrainian AA machinegun mount designed to counter-act the Shahed strikes.
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Russian POWs killed by Ukrainian soldiers, allegedly while trying to escape.
Moscow calling
Очередное видео расстрела пленных бойцов ВС РФ (если верить бойцам ВСУ - пытавшихся сбежать, но доказательств тому нет). Кажется, война уже достигла той точки, когда даже элементарное соблюдение конвенций считается чем-то лишним - причем, расстрелы даже не пытаются скрывать, снимая последствия...
t.me
Another prisoner exchange has taken place, 35 for 35. It's interesting to note that these exchanges have become more frequent, as have become video of Russian POWs. I suspect this has to do with mobilized personnel hitting the front line.
Moscow calling
Очередной обмен пленными - на Украину вернулись 35 военнослужащих, в т.ч. принимавших участие в боях за "Азовсталь", и один гражданский. Видео вернувшихся из плена с российской стороны, по традиции, отсутствует.
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And another exchange, this one apparently 50 for 50.
Colonelcassad
Наши вернулись из плена. Всего 50 человек. Сегодня доставят военно-транспортным самолетом в Москву. С возвращением мужики! Про вас не забыли.
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Moscow calling
50 украинских бойцов вернулись домой в рамках сегодняшнего обмена "50 на 50", который ранее анонсировал Денис чеПушилин. Из них 20 нацгвардейцев, 12 военнослужащих ВМС, 10 - ВСУ, 6 пограничников и 2 ТрО. Двое из них - офицеры, остальные - рядовой и сержантский состав. Информация о возвращённых...
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Russian fueltruck, up-armored haphazardly.
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Russian T-90M in Ukraine with soft-shell ERA.
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NATO/EU.
Ukraine operating a Slovakian Mi-17.
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The UK is reportedly supplying 3 Sea King helos to Ukraine.
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5 more Dana howitzers appear to be heading to Ukraine.
Colonelcassad
Наши словацкие коллеги с Telegram-канала @casusbellilive сообщают о проходе железнодорожного состава с пятью самоходными гаубицами Dana через город Дубница в Словакии в направлении Украины. Орудия этой модификации уже передавались на нужды ВСУ еще весной. Это могут быть новые установки в рамках...
t.me
Ukraine blew the rail bridge northward out of Artemovsk/Bakhmut as well. Again the area is not currently threatened by Russian troops. To the best of my understanding the road to Slavyansk is open. The city isn't even a salient at this time. If Ukraine withdraws it will be due to heavy casualties. On the flip side Wagner lost an Su-24M there recently.
Mobilized Russians are contracting bronchitis and pneumonia at a training camp in Siberia, living in tents at 30 degrees centigrade below zero. They need to buy their own antibiotics. ChrisO_wiki on Twitter: "" / Twitter
CNN also had a story on Russian soldiers training and equipment: Video appears to show Russian combat instructor pleading for more equipment | CNN
I wonder if these are single, unrelated incidences or indications of systemic issues? In any case these things will have a negative impact on the soldiers' performance I would assume.
CNN also had a story on Russian soldiers training and equipment: Video appears to show Russian combat instructor pleading for more equipment | CNN
I wonder if these are single, unrelated incidences or indications of systemic issues? In any case these things will have a negative impact on the soldiers' performance I would assume.
Very interesting interview with the EDF intelligence chief. EDF intelligence chief: Russia still has long-term offensive capabilities | News | ERR
Main points:
1. Russia has lost 1,400 tanks but still have 9,000 left, mainly in poor condition. However even if assuming they need 3 tanks to make one functional, it means they have the potential of bringing at least 3,000 tanks to the battlefield. Mostly old but still lethal. They have lost 500 artillery systems, this is however only 10% of total.
2. They have lost 100,000 soldiers (killed or wounded) however are bringing in 300,000 new -- taking into account the losses this is a net increase of 200,000 soldiers -- admittedly with little experience and perhaps poorly trained, but still adds significant mass.
3. They estimate 10 million(!) rounds of ammunition have been spent. However, they estimated Russia had 17 million before the latest invasion and they believe Russia still maintain significant manufacturing capabilities, thus they estimate Russia today has 10 million rounds left, enough for at least another year, probably longer. Precision munitions and missiles are being depleted at a higher rate, but still enough for another nine months.
In general Estonian intelligence services are highly regarded when it comes to Russia. Thus I would put more emphasis on this report than many other reports.
It's good that almost all NATO countries are still fully supporting Ukraine and that they are signaling that they understand this will take a long time and cost a lot. I hope "the West" will not waiver and see this through -- we cannot accept Russian occupation/annexation of Ukraine. At present it still looks not too bad: the Biden administration is asking for another $37 billion, in addition to the $40 billion already committed to Ukraine. Lawmakers from both parties urge more US support for Ukraine | The Hill. If Europe can also continue their support then I am convinced that ultimately Ukraine will succeed in removing Russia from at least Eastern Ukraine and possibly even Crimea.
Main points:
1. Russia has lost 1,400 tanks but still have 9,000 left, mainly in poor condition. However even if assuming they need 3 tanks to make one functional, it means they have the potential of bringing at least 3,000 tanks to the battlefield. Mostly old but still lethal. They have lost 500 artillery systems, this is however only 10% of total.
2. They have lost 100,000 soldiers (killed or wounded) however are bringing in 300,000 new -- taking into account the losses this is a net increase of 200,000 soldiers -- admittedly with little experience and perhaps poorly trained, but still adds significant mass.
3. They estimate 10 million(!) rounds of ammunition have been spent. However, they estimated Russia had 17 million before the latest invasion and they believe Russia still maintain significant manufacturing capabilities, thus they estimate Russia today has 10 million rounds left, enough for at least another year, probably longer. Precision munitions and missiles are being depleted at a higher rate, but still enough for another nine months.
In general Estonian intelligence services are highly regarded when it comes to Russia. Thus I would put more emphasis on this report than many other reports.
It's good that almost all NATO countries are still fully supporting Ukraine and that they are signaling that they understand this will take a long time and cost a lot. I hope "the West" will not waiver and see this through -- we cannot accept Russian occupation/annexation of Ukraine. At present it still looks not too bad: the Biden administration is asking for another $37 billion, in addition to the $40 billion already committed to Ukraine. Lawmakers from both parties urge more US support for Ukraine | The Hill. If Europe can also continue their support then I am convinced that ultimately Ukraine will succeed in removing Russia from at least Eastern Ukraine and possibly even Crimea.
I wonder how widespread such incidences actually are [in case anyone see fits to point it out; not disputing that things are bad]; whether some reports are exaggerated and whether when viewed in totality if such incidents actually have a general bearing on Russian performance.
I'm also interested in finding out how things actually are on the other side of the hill so to speak. The Ukrainians have large numbers of men mobilised and are also hard pressed despite Western largesse and not all units are well equipped with Western supplied kit; as many of the units we see. The Ukrainians of course are doing a far better job when it comes to information/PR management; compared to the Russians.
We also have to factor in the possibility that despite being hit by sanctions the industry is still able to produce MBTs; even if in smaller numbers.
I don't doubt it but I would assume that certain countries are better at collecting certain types of intel compared to others.Will be very interested in seeing the next intel assessment released by the Estonians to compare to this one. Also, the problem with releasing intel which is very accurate is that provides the other side with an indication that it needs to undertake preventive measures.
Larry_L
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A while ago I ran across a link stating that the Bakhmut offensive was about about control of water resources. I have been unable to find that link back, although I learned some about water while looking for it. This first link is a general overview that covers some of the damage the war has done to the already disfuncitionel water supply to eastern Ukraine. Interestingly enough the Russian air force damaged one water supply to the Donbas while bombing a Ukrainian barracks back in May. There is also a pretty good map of the canals and pipelines supplying eastern Ukraine. I an guessing that if the Bakhmut offensive is about water control it has something to do with the canal running through Chasiv Yar. Possibly there is a lift station around there.
www.bellingcat.com
Another informative link which states that water is a strategic resource in Donbas.
www.dailykos.com
Another informative link with another good map of the water supply.
www.dailykos.com
With Russia's experience with Ukraine's blocking of the Crimean canal, they probably need to control at least these canals in order for their capture of any territory in eastern Ukraine to be of much value. Thus their persistence in the Bakhmut area. I would like to hear any thoughts you all ma have on this theory.
How Russia’s Offensive Damaged Critical Donbas Water Infrastructure - bellingcat
At least two key water facilities in the Donbas have been significantly damaged since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, satellite imagery shows.
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Another informative link which states that water is a strategic resource in Donbas.
Ukraine: Water Infrastructure is the Strategic Prize in Donbas
Find out how disrupted water systems impact millions in Donbas and why the fight over these resources could determine the region’s fate.
www.dailykos.com
Another informative link with another good map of the water supply.
Ukraine: Water Infrastructure is the Strategic Prize in Donbas
Find out how disrupted water systems impact millions in Donbas and why the fight over these resources could determine the region’s fate.
www.dailykos.com
With Russia's experience with Ukraine's blocking of the Crimean canal, they probably need to control at least these canals in order for their capture of any territory in eastern Ukraine to be of much value. Thus their persistence in the Bakhmut area. I would like to hear any thoughts you all ma have on this theory.
A while ago I ran across a link stating that the Bakhmut offensive was about about control of water resources. I have been unable to find that link back, although I learned some about water while looking for it. This first link is a general overview that covers some of the damage the war has done to the already disfuncitionel water supply to eastern Ukraine. Interestingly enough the Russian air force damaged one water supply to the Donbas while bombing a Ukrainian barracks back in May. There is also a pretty good map of the canals and pipelines supplying eastern Ukraine. I an guessing that if the Bakhmut offensive is about water control it has something to do with the canal running through Chasiv Yar. Possibly there is a lift station around there.
How Russia’s Offensive Damaged Critical Donbas Water Infrastructure - bellingcat
At least two key water facilities in the Donbas have been significantly damaged since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, satellite imagery shows.
Another informative link which states that water is a strategic resource in Donbas.
Ukraine: Water Infrastructure is the Strategic Prize in Donbas
Find out how disrupted water systems impact millions in Donbas and why the fight over these resources could determine the region’s fate.
Another informative link with another good map of the water supply.
Ukraine: Water Infrastructure is the Strategic Prize in Donbas
Find out how disrupted water systems impact millions in Donbas and why the fight over these resources could determine the region’s fate.
With Russia's experience with Ukraine's blocking of the Crimean canal, they probably need to control at least these canals in order for their capture of any territory in eastern Ukraine to be of much value. Thus their persistence in the Bakhmut area. I would like to hear any thoughts you all ma have on this theory.
Explain the persistence of the offensive in the Seversk area?
These theories are nonsense. Russia intended, and likely still does, to take the entire Donbass. Whether they can or not is another story. The persistence isn't special. Russia has spent 2-3 months pushing on the Slavyasnk-Seversk-Bakhmut arch. The Slavyansk part was sabotaged by the Kharkov debacle. The Seversk pushes around Spornoe were unsuccessful. Meanwhile around Artemovsk/Bakhmut Wagner managed to gain ground, slowly and painfully. A major breakthrough could be exploited like Popasnaya was, in theory. But not now that Ukraine has had plenty of time to prepare secondary (and tertiary) lines. Even when Wagner had what looked like a breakthrough, there was no follow-through, no operational reserves to exploit the success. There is no grand strategy at work here. It's inertia.
EDIT: If you want to look for strategy, look at the actions around Donetsk. There we have an intentional push and one that has been about as successful in gains over time as the Bakhmut area, it just started later. Russia is clearly trying to push the front-line back from Donetsk, shelling of the city is causing real problems. It suggests Russia recognizes that strategic victory is unlikely across a wider front and is trying to do something about this very real issue locally. Pushing the front 20kms back won't put Donetsk completely out of reach, but mass and indiscriminate Grad and tube-artillery strikes will be out of the question. The resumption of the push at Mar'ink and the actions at Pavlovka can all be part of that.
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Various updates.
12/14/22 Update Map of Bakhmut
Source : War Mapper.
Source : War Mapper.
Overnight Ukraine claimed it has shot down 13 of 13 UAVs attacking Kyiv.
Field armoured Russian Ural truck in Eastern Ukraine.
Russian BMPT reportedly seen in Ukraine.
Drone jousting.
https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1602819479695679488?s
General Mud.
https://twitter.com/DefenceU/status/1602796258460065793?s
Engels-2 Airbase announcing their displeasure for satellites to see.
https://twitter.com/thewarzonewire/status/1602783236845113344?s
There was an unexplained explosion in Klintsy, Bryansk Oblast, Western Russia, last night. Left a deep crater.
https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1602592902911246338?s
https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1602593461294833666?s
Russian Tor air defense unit reportedly in Ukraine.
https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1602729632343752704?s
German M113-based Beobachtungspanzer artillery observation vehicle seen in Ukraine.
https://twitter.com/UAWeapons/status/1602726582308716545?s
Ex Russian POW on Russian TV talking about his treatment by the his Ukrainian captors. Not a good look for Russian propaganda and FSB slow to censor it.
https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1602725530691936256?s
A Russians receiving a gift.
https://twitter.com/NLwartracker/status/1602225241891258369?s
The Melitopol bridge has been sabotaged.
https://twitter.com/ChuckPfarrer/status/1602470742926426112?s
https://twitter.com/Tendar/status/1602589459933167616?s
https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1602420073557524480?s
The Ukrainians struck a hotel in Melitopol on Saturday night using long range artillery. Approximately 200 - 300 Russians were killed during the attack. There have been claims that the hotel was a HQ and barracks for the Wagner PMC operating in the region.
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https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1602260769424699395?s
'Significant loss’ for Russia after Wagner Group attack - Times Radio video.
I am unsure how valid these claims are WRT the Wagner group being the ones hit in this strike, but if they are it will create problems, both for the PMC and for the Russian military in the Eastern Ukraine. It may also create problems for Putin with Prigozhin not likely to take this to well at all.
Putin is running out of troops to launch attacks on Ukraine - Times Radio video.
12/14/22 Update Map of Bakhmut
Source : War Mapper.
Source : War Mapper.
Overnight Ukraine claimed it has shot down 13 of 13 UAVs attacking Kyiv.
Field armoured Russian Ural truck in Eastern Ukraine.
Russian BMPT reportedly seen in Ukraine.
Drone jousting.
https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1602819479695679488?s
General Mud.
https://twitter.com/DefenceU/status/1602796258460065793?s
Engels-2 Airbase announcing their displeasure for satellites to see.
https://twitter.com/thewarzonewire/status/1602783236845113344?s
There was an unexplained explosion in Klintsy, Bryansk Oblast, Western Russia, last night. Left a deep crater.
https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1602592902911246338?s
https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1602593461294833666?s
Russian Tor air defense unit reportedly in Ukraine.
https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1602729632343752704?s
German M113-based Beobachtungspanzer artillery observation vehicle seen in Ukraine.
https://twitter.com/UAWeapons/status/1602726582308716545?s
Ex Russian POW on Russian TV talking about his treatment by the his Ukrainian captors. Not a good look for Russian propaganda and FSB slow to censor it.
https://twitter.com/wartranslated/status/1602725530691936256?s
A Russians receiving a gift.
https://twitter.com/NLwartracker/status/1602225241891258369?s
The Melitopol bridge has been sabotaged.
https://twitter.com/ChuckPfarrer/status/1602470742926426112?s
https://twitter.com/Tendar/status/1602589459933167616?s
https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1602420073557524480?s
The Ukrainians struck a hotel in Melitopol on Saturday night using long range artillery. Approximately 200 - 300 Russians were killed during the attack. There have been claims that the hotel was a HQ and barracks for the Wagner PMC operating in the region.
Ukraine strikes hotel housing dozens of Russian soldiers
Ukraine’s military struck a hotel complex housing dozens of Russian soldiers in the occupied city of Melitopol on Saturday night, reportedly using long-range artillery supplied by the United …
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'Significant loss’ for Russia after Wagner Group attack - Times Radio video.
I am unsure how valid these claims are WRT the Wagner group being the ones hit in this strike, but if they are it will create problems, both for the PMC and for the Russian military in the Eastern Ukraine. It may also create problems for Putin with Prigozhin not likely to take this to well at all.
Putin is running out of troops to launch attacks on Ukraine - Times Radio video.
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Update. Nov. 24th-27th
Kherson-Nikolaev-Odessa.
Russian 76th VDV loitering munition strikes in Kherson region taking out a D-20 towed gun and a Starlink comms station.
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Another destroyed Husky TSV, somewhere in Kherson region.
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Battle damage from Russian strikes on Kherson.
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Russian Black Sea Fleet Marines near Kherson.
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DNR forces are digging in along the Dnepr. It's interesting to see them this far west, when they're desperately fighting to push Ukraine back from Donetsk itself.
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Footage of a new Ukrainian crossing over the Ingulets.
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A power transformer in Odessa blew, apparently overloaded. These incidents are likely to be more frequent as Russia keeps hitting portions of the power grid.
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk.
Russian strike on Dnepropetrovsk.
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Oskol Front.
Russian troops have apparently entered Novoselkovskoe near Svatovo, but the village remains contested.
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A Russian missile strike in Kharkov region, we can see a destroyed BMP and scattered munitions.
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Russian Uragan unit got taken out in Kharkov region. We can see at least 3 destroyed MLRS and 2 transporter-loader trucks.
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A Ukrainian AT-105 hit an anti-tank mine in Kharkov region.
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A Russian T-90M with Nakidka, near Svatovo.
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Russian fortifications on the Svatovo-Kremennaya line still under construction.
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An interesting comparison of where the current front line is on the Oskol front, and where the Wagner line is being built.
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Kherson-Nikolaev-Odessa.
Russian 76th VDV loitering munition strikes in Kherson region taking out a D-20 towed gun and a Starlink comms station.
Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны
‼️"Ланцеты" псковского десанта уничтожают украинскую технику и вооружение Беспилотники-камикадзе 76-ой дивизии ВДВ поразили систему связи Starlink, а также гаубицу Д-20 на Херсонском фронте. Несмотря на то, что первый удар пришелся вблизи станции, ее, вероятнее всего, вывело из строя...
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Another destroyed Husky TSV, somewhere in Kherson region.
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Еще один уничтоженный где-то на Донбассе бронеавтомобиль Husky TSV украинской армии. ❕ @ChDambiev
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Battle damage from Russian strikes on Kherson.
Moscow calling
Херсон, последствия вчерашнего прилёта по Таврийскому микрорайону и по району Гимназисткой. Полагаю, жители этих домов очень жалеют, что ВС РФ ушла из Херсона...
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Russian Black Sea Fleet Marines near Kherson.
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DNR forces are digging in along the Dnepr. It's interesting to see them this far west, when they're desperately fighting to push Ukraine back from Donetsk itself.
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Footage of a new Ukrainian crossing over the Ingulets.
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A power transformer in Odessa blew, apparently overloaded. These incidents are likely to be more frequent as Russia keeps hitting portions of the power grid.
Настоящий полкоVник|Z|Виталий Киселев
Вот такой он, "побочный эффект" российских ракетных ударов по критической инфраструктуре Украины На этих кадрах можно увидеть сначала скачки напряжения на одном из двух трансформаторов в Одессе, который, в последствие чего, вчера вечером сгорел. Подобные "побочные эффекты" ещё больше...
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk.
Russian strike on Dnepropetrovsk.
Moscow calling
Ракетный удар ВС РФ по Днепру (Днепропетровску) привёл к 6 раненым, один в тяжёлом состоянии.
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Moscow calling
Удар ВС РФ по Днепру с другого ракурса. Свидетели секты "виновато украинское ПВО", ваш выход, клоуны ебаные.
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Oskol Front.
Russian troops have apparently entered Novoselkovskoe near Svatovo, but the village remains contested.
Colonelcassad
Военкор Среда сообщает https://t.me/voenkors/251, что наши войска успешно продвинулись на сватовском направлении и вошли в Новоселовское, где теперь ведут штурмовые действия по освобождению поселка, который был занят противником в ходе осеннего наступления.
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Colonelcassad
Наша пехота штурмующая Новоселовское. Бои за поселок продолжаются. https://t.me/voenkors/260
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A Russian missile strike in Kharkov region, we can see a destroyed BMP and scattered munitions.
Colonelcassad
Последствия ракетных ударов ВС РФ в Харьковской области. Можно заметить уничтоженную БМП, уничтоженные строения, уничтоженный трактор, разбросанные выстрелы для гранатометов и т.д. и т.п.
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Russian Uragan unit got taken out in Kharkov region. We can see at least 3 destroyed MLRS and 2 transporter-loader trucks.
Moscow calling
Село Ягодное Харьковской области (49.649496,37.947728), уничтоженные 3 РСЗО "Ураган", 2 транспортно-заряжающие машины и два грузовика ВС РФ.
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A Ukrainian AT-105 hit an anti-tank mine in Kharkov region.
Colonelcassad
Украинская армия продолжает использовать отдельные реликтовые британские бронетранспортеры АТ105 Saxon, из 75 единиц, купленных у частной компании в 2014 г. Подорвавшийся на мине использовавшийся как медицинский Saxon в ходе осенних боев на Харьковском направлении источник: @bmpd_cast
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A Russian T-90M with Nakidka, near Svatovo.
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Russian fortifications on the Svatovo-Kremennaya line still under construction.
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An interesting comparison of where the current front line is on the Oskol front, and where the Wagner line is being built.
Moscow calling
Расположение линий, по которым роют траншеи и расставляют "пирамиды Вагнера" (оранжевые линии). Существующая линия фронта отмечена красным. Длина "линий Вагнера" 21 км + 30 км + 22 км = 73 км. К слову, Сватово, и другие населенные пункты расположены не за, а перед "линиями Вагнера", то есть...
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LDNR Front.
DNR 1st Slavyanskaya Bde using T-64BVs for UAV-directed fires against Ukrainian positions.
vk.com
North of Vodyanoe a Russian SpN recon element takes out allegedly a Ukrainian SpG-9 team, with an ATGM. Fighting in this area has shifted from Peski outward, first into Opytnoe and Vodyanoe, and now apparently north towards Avdeevka. Presumably the logical conclusion is an assault on Avdeevka, but this would likely come after some sort of success at Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Although... according to this DNR forces have already begun the assault on the industrial side of town, Avdeevka proper.
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DNR Forces Giatsint-B fires on Avdeevka.
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Ukrainian pickup truck getting hit near Avdeevka, by a Rapira anti-tank gun.
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A Ukrainian technical burns near Mar'inka. Possibly a munition resupply vehicle.
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Russian T-72B3mod'16 dragging a lost tank tread, Mar'inka.
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Russian shelling of Spornoe, we can also see what might be a knocked out tank.
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Allegedly Wagner fighters hitting a moving Ukrainian T-72 with a 120mm mortar.
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Russia shelling an alleged Ukrainian command post in Ugledar.
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Russian artillery taking out a bridge leading into Pavlovka. It's unclear what direction this bridge faces.
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Allegedly a Ukrainian GAZ-66 with infantry getting hit by a Krasnopol' strike near Ugledar, possibly part of Russia's continuing efforts at interdiction.
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Shelling of Donetsk continues.
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Russian strike on Kramatorsk, allegedly a Tornado-S was used. Target is unclear.
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Battle damage in the Zabakhmutka neighborhood of Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Anti-tank barriers inside Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Russian on-foot casevac of heavily wounded in Mayorsk, using wheelbarrows.
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Some footage of Ukrainian troops from inside Artemovsk/Bakhmut. Russia artillery remains the biggest problem there.
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Ukrainian trenches near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Russian flamethrower unit preparing for an assault Mar'inka area.
Reportedly the DNR is forming a "battalion" of over 50 Ukrainian POWs that want to fight for Russia. In principle it's possible that there are some who are willing to switch sides, but forming them into a separate unit, I think, is a mistake.
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A car blew up in Mariupol', only one person died. It's unclear what happened.
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10 POWs returned to the DNR as part of recent exchanges.
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Russian security forces have detained a number of suspected Ukrainian infiltrators in Lugansk region.
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Russia.
Russian mobilized personnel training on T-62Ms, Grad-1s, and early D-30 variants. This is quite old gear, but as we've seen before Russia sent T-62Ms to the front line while having T-72s and 80s available, and the 90th TD had T-72As while T-72Bs were in storage, so it's really unclear. This could be a function of geography.
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Personnel from a fresh Russian combat engineers btln heading to Ukraine.
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And more Russian mobilized personnel heading to Ukraine.
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Russian volunteer btln training in Bashkiriya.
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Russian nationalists protesting the surrender of Kherson.
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Russia relaying the pavement on the Crimean bridge.
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Misc.
Allegedly a Ukrainian BMP-2 getting hit by an ATGM. Location and context unclear.
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Apparently Russian towed guns getting hit by allegedly Excalibur strikes.
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A destroyed Russian column with a T-90M, two T-72B3mod'16s, a BMP, an IMR-3, and a Kamaz truck. Location and context unclear.
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A destroyed BTR-80 and SUV, apparently Ukrainian, a damaged 2B9 stands nearby.
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A Ukrainian PzH-2000 damaged, location and context unclear. Note, so far we don't have a single one confirmed destroyed.
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Russian forces apparently found and repulsed a Ukrainian infiltrator team that consisted in part of Polish fighters.
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Ukrainian forces using M101 howitzers in combat.
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Ukrainian M-777 ops, location and context unclear.
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Ukrainian MARS II M270 somewhere on the front lines.
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An MT-LB, allegedly Ukrainian, with a turret for the gunner, in principle a logical improvement.
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A Ukrainian SpG technical, location and context unclear.
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Ukrainian infantry carrying a DP-27 to this day, all the foreign aid notwithstanding.
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Another POW exchange, this one 12 for 12.
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NATO/EU.
Norway is supplying another M-109 howtizer, spare parts, winter gear, and field med-kits to Ukraine.
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Luxemburg reportedly handed over 6 Primoco UAVs to Ukraine.
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The UK has reportedly finished training pilots for the Sea Kings it intends to transfer to Ukraine. They could be equipped with Brimston missiles. Of course it remains to be seen how effective they are and how long they survive.
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Brimstone-2 missiles being shipped to Ukraine.
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It appears Poland handed over some Grads to Ukraine.
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DNR 1st Slavyanskaya Bde using T-64BVs for UAV-directed fires against Ukrainian positions.
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North of Vodyanoe a Russian SpN recon element takes out allegedly a Ukrainian SpG-9 team, with an ATGM. Fighting in this area has shifted from Peski outward, first into Opytnoe and Vodyanoe, and now apparently north towards Avdeevka. Presumably the logical conclusion is an assault on Avdeevka, but this would likely come after some sort of success at Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Народная милиция ДНР
Разведчики 3-го батальона спецназа уничтожили СПГ-9 ВСУ вместе с расчётом В ходе ведения разведки в ночное время суток на севере от н.п. Водяное разведчиками 3-го гвардейского отдельного батальона специального назначения 1 АК с помощью тепловизора был обнаружен расчёт станкового...
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Although... according to this DNR forces have already begun the assault on the industrial side of town, Avdeevka proper.
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DNR Forces Giatsint-B fires on Avdeevka.
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Ukrainian pickup truck getting hit near Avdeevka, by a Rapira anti-tank gun.
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Поражение пикапа ВСУ в районе Авдеевки. Работали бойцы "Пятнашки" из противотанковой пушки "Рапира". Видео: https://t.me/wargonzo
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A Ukrainian technical burns near Mar'inka. Possibly a munition resupply vehicle.
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Уничтоженный пикап ВСУ в районе Марьинки. При попадании загорелся перевозимый БК - скорее всего занимались пополнением БК одного из подразделений в лесопосадке. Рядом с машиной как минимум 1 200й. Отработали бойцы 5-й бригады. https://t.me/nm_dnr
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Russian T-72B3mod'16 dragging a lost tank tread, Mar'inka.
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Наши парни тащат гусеницу для восстановления танка, у которого она снялась на мине. Видео снято в Марьинке, за которую сейчас идут бои. видео: Я в танке Z
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Russian shelling of Spornoe, we can also see what might be a knocked out tank.
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Работа по позициям ВСУ в Спорном. На кадрах также можно увидеть подбитый в поселке украинский танк. Видео: https://t.me/DenZkul
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Allegedly Wagner fighters hitting a moving Ukrainian T-72 with a 120mm mortar.
Виртуозы от "Вагнера"
Поражение танка бандерлогов из 120-мм миномета от "Вагнера". Не, в Великую Отечественную войну такие умельцы были - по подвижной цели из миномета... Или наши стали использовать управляемые мины? Калибр позволяет.
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Russia shelling an alleged Ukrainian command post in Ugledar.
Colonelcassad
Бои под Угледаром. Наша артиллерия ведет работу по "размягчению" обороны противника после взятия Павловки. На видео показана обработка опорного пункта ВСУ, с парочкой отличных попаданий. В числе прочего накрыли командных пункт. Видео: https://t.me/voin_dv
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Russian artillery taking out a bridge leading into Pavlovka. It's unclear what direction this bridge faces.
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Подрыв моста на Павловке, по нему в Павловку проходила техника ВСУ-шников Корректировку «Краснополя» производил расчёт «Орлан-30» источник: @xronikabpla
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Allegedly a Ukrainian GAZ-66 with infantry getting hit by a Krasnopol' strike near Ugledar, possibly part of Russia's continuing efforts at interdiction.
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Применение корректируемого артиллерийского снаряда "Краснополь" по украинскому ГАЗ-66 с пехотой. Видео: https://t.me/voin_dv
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Shelling of Donetsk continues.
Moscow calling
Артиллерийский налёт ВСУ на проходную Донецкой камвольно-прядильной фабрики "Золотое руно" в Кировском районе (47.939964,37.678315). Убита женщина, выбиты окна, осколками посекло автомобили.
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Артиллерийский удар ВСУ по Донецку, район автобусной остановки "Ул. Благоева" (48.038012,37.759173), в ходе которого погиб гражданский мужчина и ранена женщина. Прилёт был чётко с запада, рядом с гаражом, сделанным из неслабой стали - осколки лишь оставили на ней вмятину.
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Moscow calling
Последствия обстрела Макеевки (ДНР), в результате которого погибли 3 человека. В левом верхнем углу - шахтерская вагонетка, повсеместно используемая на Донбассе в качестве ёмкости для дождевой воды...
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Russian strike on Kramatorsk, allegedly a Tornado-S was used. Target is unclear.
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Battle damage in the Zabakhmutka neighborhood of Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Anti-tank barriers inside Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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Russian on-foot casevac of heavily wounded in Mayorsk, using wheelbarrows.
Moscow calling
ВС РФ вывозят своих раненых на тачках. Майорск, ДНР. Ну а чё? Экологически чистый вид транспорта, наши в тренде!
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Some footage of Ukrainian troops from inside Artemovsk/Bakhmut. Russia artillery remains the biggest problem there.
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Ukrainian trenches near Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
Moscow calling
Окопы ВСУ под Бахмутом In a foreign field he lay Lonely soldier, unknown grave On his dying words he prays Tell the world of Paschendale... - текст песни Iron Maiden - Paschendale, посвященной битве при Пашендейле, в ходе которой обе стороны, ведя бой в условиях болотистой местности...
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Повёрнутые на войне
Часто встречаются жалобы по типу "мобилизованные по прибытии на передовую оказались в ужасных условиях, живут в разрушенных зданиях, под до дождём" и всякое такое. Вот свежие кадры позиций ВСУ в районе Бахмута. Просто для понимания как выглядит быт на войне.
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Russian flamethrower unit preparing for an assault Mar'inka area.
Reportedly the DNR is forming a "battalion" of over 50 Ukrainian POWs that want to fight for Russia. In principle it's possible that there are some who are willing to switch sides, but forming them into a separate unit, I think, is a mistake.
В ДНР сформирован добровольческий батальон из 50 украинских военнопленных
В Донецкой Народной Республике (ДНР) сформировали батальон из украинских военнопленных — бывших военнослужащих Вооруженных сил Украины (ВСУ). Об этом сообщается в четверг, 24 ноября.
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A car blew up in Mariupol', only one person died. It's unclear what happened.
Штаб Обороны ДНР
24 ноября 2022 года около 19:00 часов в г. Мариуполе в районе расположения здания Администрации города по ул. Громовой произошел взрыв автомобиля. При проведении осмотра места происшествия обнаружены останки лица мужского пола. Личность погибшего установлена, им оказался 36-ти летний местный...
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10 POWs returned to the DNR as part of recent exchanges.
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Война Глазами Журналиста
Сегодня на территорию ДНР вернулись 10 наших ребят, недавно обменянных из украинского плена.
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Russian security forces have detained a number of suspected Ukrainian infiltrators in Lugansk region.
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Russia.
Russian mobilized personnel training on T-62Ms, Grad-1s, and early D-30 variants. This is quite old gear, but as we've seen before Russia sent T-62Ms to the front line while having T-72s and 80s available, and the 90th TD had T-72As while T-72Bs were in storage, so it's really unclear. This could be a function of geography.
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Процесс подготовки мобилизованных на полигоне в Костроме. РСЗО "Град-1" на шасси ЗиЛ-131, танки Т-62, а также ранний вариант 122-мм гаубицы Д-30 со щелевым дульным тормозом. О какой долгой войне вы говорите, уважаемые, если уже в бой бросается техника 1960-х годов?
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Personnel from a fresh Russian combat engineers btln heading to Ukraine.
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And more Russian mobilized personnel heading to Ukraine.
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Russian volunteer btln training in Bashkiriya.
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Russian nationalists protesting the surrender of Kherson.
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Митинг нацболов против сдачи Херсона. Тот момент, когда территориальная целостность РФ противоречит дискредитации ВС РФ...
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Russia relaying the pavement on the Crimean bridge.
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На новые пролеты автомобильной части Крымского моста уже вовсю укладывают https://t.me/crimeainform асфальт. Первая полоса для движения должна открыться уже 5 декабря, вторая - 20 декабря. На первом фото можно заметить повреждения железнодорожного моста, которые будут также устранять в ближайшие...
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Misc.
Allegedly a Ukrainian BMP-2 getting hit by an ATGM. Location and context unclear.
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Огневое поражение БМП-2 противника из ПТРК. В ходе этой попытки наступления у противника были уничтожены 5 ед.техники. после этого противник отошёл на свои исходные позиции ❕ @xronikabpla
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Apparently Russian towed guns getting hit by allegedly Excalibur strikes.
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Удар "Экскалибуром" по позиции буксируемой российской артиллерии. Примечательно, что водитель КамАЗа, вместо того, чтобы попытаться помочь, убедиться, что нет раненых, нуждающихся в эвакуации, сказал "Мы своих не бросаем!", и врубил себастьяна.
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A destroyed Russian column with a T-90M, two T-72B3mod'16s, a BMP, an IMR-3, and a Kamaz truck. Location and context unclear.
Российская армия потеряла еще один "Прорыв" (видео)
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A destroyed BTR-80 and SUV, apparently Ukrainian, a damaged 2B9 stands nearby.
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Артиллеристы ВС РФ накрыли группу ВСУшников. Уничтожен БТР-80, внедорожник + поврежден автоматический миномет "Василек".
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A Ukrainian PzH-2000 damaged, location and context unclear. Note, so far we don't have a single one confirmed destroyed.
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Russian forces apparently found and repulsed a Ukrainian infiltrator team that consisted in part of Polish fighters.
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Бойцы 15 омсбр ВС РФ в ходе поисково-разведывательных мероприятий на линии боевого соприкосновения в районе населенного пункта Новодяное выявили ДРГ противника, состоящую, предположительно, из 6 человек. В результате завязавшегося боя противник отступил, понеся потери в количестве двух человек...
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Ukrainian forces using M101 howitzers in combat.
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Первое видео боевого применения ВСУ старой американской 105-мм буксируемой гаубицы М101, из числа полученных от Литвы
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Ukrainian M-777 ops, location and context unclear.
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Ukrainian MARS II M270 somewhere on the front lines.
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An MT-LB, allegedly Ukrainian, with a turret for the gunner, in principle a logical improvement.
"Мотолыга" со "скворечником"
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A Ukrainian SpG technical, location and context unclear.
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Ukrainian infantry carrying a DP-27 to this day, all the foreign aid notwithstanding.
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Another POW exchange, this one 12 for 12.
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Сегодня состоялся очередной обмен пленными. Украина, по словам Главы офиса президента Украины Андрея Ермака, вернула домой 12 бойцов. Среди них - 4 военнослужащих ВМС, двое нацгвардейцев, пограничников, один из ТрО, а также трое гражданских - супруги и мужчина, который считался пропавшим без...
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NATO/EU.
Norway is supplying another M-109 howtizer, spare parts, winter gear, and field med-kits to Ukraine.
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Luxemburg reportedly handed over 6 Primoco UAVs to Ukraine.
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The UK has reportedly finished training pilots for the Sea Kings it intends to transfer to Ukraine. They could be equipped with Brimston missiles. Of course it remains to be seen how effective they are and how long they survive.
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Минобороны Великобритании сообщило о завершении обучения группы украинских пилотов управлению вертолётами Sea King, о передаче которых Киеву сообщалось ранее. Именно с этими вертолётами могут быть интегрированы переданные ракеты Brimstone 2 Dual Mode повышенной дальности и точности поражения...
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Brimstone-2 missiles being shipped to Ukraine.
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It appears Poland handed over some Grads to Ukraine.
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We can always see cost of war in dollar and cent, but it is beyond that.
Human goes to war or fight are either for desire of a governments, or general population or tribe or ethnic group for power, egoes, territories, wealth, faith, race , survival and etc among others.
So the Russian perhaps of protection of their ethnic safety and wellbeing and also territorial advantageous. The oppressed against fellow ethnics is the justification to annex it as it will be benefial in a long term. US /Nato conducted many wars at all over the world for ideology and control. Their spending in Ukraine and mid east, israel etc were huge but their gain is longterm either in term of ideology, control and financial gains.
So for the Russian they saw the needs in this war in short term and long term. There is financial lost in short term and huge benefit and other goals in long term. The attitude of the Ukrainian , is the route for the Russian to take back what they lost after fall of USSR, to regain their pride and to challenge the west who always treat them as enemy.
So for the Russian the price of this war is justifiable in long term as long they have the vital weapon, have fellow friendly countries, independent, religion and strength .
I would disagree with you on this. -The first thing I would mention is that It is totally unacceptable to invade a neighboring countries sovereign territory and I don't care if you are Russian, American or anyone else stay out of your neighbors sovereign territory.
The second thing you have appeared to not factored in is that the current president was born in a Russian speaking part of the country as a Jew and learned Ukrainian at a later date. The idea that you give as justification for the Russian are the same as Hitler in Nazi Germany gave for his expansion into Austria, the Sudation land and Poland. Far from Ukraine acting like Nazi's it is Russia that is acting in this way. Russia , after the break up of the USSR was not considered an enemy by the majority of the West as you put it, it is their actions since then that has gained them suspicion. In past history prior to the Russian revolution they were often considered to be an allied nation to western Europe.
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I would add its not just an invasion but the now refusal to recognise the country of Ukraine as a sovereign country ,the belief that it can add territories from Ukraine from it to its own, that even in its own country Russia it has introduced laws to the media on censorship that do not allow disagreement to the views of the government and will jail citizens for speaking out against the actions of the state
Orwell's 1984 tops Russian bestseller list | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Orwell's 1984 tops Russian bestseller list | The Examiner | Launceston, TAS
Interesting article in Washington Post about 200th from Murmansk. The 200th was considered one of the most capable Russian brigades. They inflicted significant damage on Ukrainian troops, but also took significant damage themselves. They learned some very hard lessons, including in June: never ever let your guard down! The war in Ukraine has decimated a once feared Russian brigade - The Washington Post
A July article on the 200th: 200th Motorized Rifle Brigade sends mixed volunteer battalion to Ukraine war | The Independent Barents Observer (thebarentsobserver.com)
The 200th had been in Ukraine before, during the 2014 invasion, documented by Bellingcat: Russia's 200th Motorized Infantry Brigade in the Donbass - bellingcat
A July article on the 200th: 200th Motorized Rifle Brigade sends mixed volunteer battalion to Ukraine war | The Independent Barents Observer (thebarentsobserver.com)
The 200th had been in Ukraine before, during the 2014 invasion, documented by Bellingcat: Russia's 200th Motorized Infantry Brigade in the Donbass - bellingcat
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An interesting article from Bellingcat going into some depth the double identities posed by "separatists" and who they really are in this case identifying one of the leaders as an F.S.B agent of a different name
Donbas Doubles: The Search for Girkin and Plotnitsky's Cover Identities - bellingcat
Donbas Doubles: The Search for Girkin and Plotnitsky's Cover Identities - bellingcat
Update. Nov. 27th-29th
Kherson-Nikolaev-Odessa.
Russian defensive positions in Kherson region.
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk.
Russian strikes landing in Dnepropetrovsk.
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Russian sources are claiming 100+ Ukrainian service members as casualties after a strike on the rail station at Moiseevka. No footage from the ground at this time.
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Russia has forced all Zaporozhskaya NPP employees to either sign contracts with Rosatom or lose their jobs.
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Oskol Front.
Russian loitering munition strike in the Kupyansk area against a Ukrainian position.
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LDNR Front.
Ukrainian MLS Shield armored car destroyed in Artemovsk area.
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LNR 4th Bde is attempting to assault Spornoe again.
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A Russian news report from Spornoe, we can see an 2S9 firing, and a look at the front line landscape. Warning footage of corpses.
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DNR Interior Troops Kaskad btln dropping munitions from a quadcopter on Ukrainian positions near Pavlovka.
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Russian air strikes around Avdeevka.
We have unconfirmed reports of Wagner forces taking Ozaryanovka, Kudryumovka, and Zelenopol'ye, south of Artemovsk/Bakhmut. Note, these are very small hamlets.
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A map of the alleged Wagner gains, the source is Russian so grain of salt, etc.
There are continuing reports of heavy casualties for Ukraine from Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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A Ukrainian video from the Artemovsk/Bakhmut area. The speaker is talking Ukrainian and in addition to some unkind comments about his leadership and the president, he mentions that there are 5 people left in his platoon.
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A look at battle damage to Artemovsk/Bakhmut, Ukrainian footage.
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After a direct intervention from Putin the LDNR are demobilizing college students, many of whom have been at war since February.
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Severodonetsk sits dark and in ruins even through the winter. No signs of Russian reconstruction efforts.
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Russian MiG-31BM with two R-77-1s and two R-37Ms preparing for takeoff from Bel'bek. It's interesting that the type are being used as interceptors in this conflict. One can't help but wonder about their performance.
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Russian community-based organizations are donating jeeps, SUVs, and supplies to the Russian war effort, in St. Petersburg.
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A Russian volunteer btln from Bashkiriya preparing to go to Ukraine with an improvised armored truck. Note the armor was done by a local enterprise, and looks much cleaner and more professional then most such improvisations.
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Russian volunteers preparing to ship out to Ukraine after completing training in Chechnya.
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Misc.
3 HIMARS firing, Ukraine. Location and context unclear.
Ukrainian M777 getting hit by a loitering munition. You can see the wings of the munition scattering, suggesting that some of the claimed intercepts of these based on wing fragments are false.
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Ukrainian Kraken mortar team attempting to displace, with a near-miss enemy impact. Allegedly Kraken formation, location and context unclear.
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A burned out M113 with bodies, warning footage of corpses. Somewhere in the Donbas, allegedly.
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Ukraine's 35th MarBde Kipri hits a landmine. This might be near Artemovsk/Bakhmut, where the 35th MarBde has show up recently after being relocated from Kherson region.
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Ukrainian T-64BV knocked out and abandoned, location and context unclear.
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A Ukrainian SUV stuck in a flooded field. Both sides are suffering from the effects of the weather, and it has serious impact on the movement of troops and supplies.
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Russia is using Buk-M2s and M3s in mixed batteries, likely the more advanced systems of the M3 act as force multipliers for the more primitive M2s. They allegedly destroyed 40 targets in the past month.
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A rare Russian Zoopark-1M counter-battery radar in Ukraine. The type has allegedly poor performance, though there is just one source claiming this. It's interesting that it's working in support of towed guns. In the past they were only seen together with Msta-S upgrade variants.
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Another T-90M in Ukraine. Sightings have steadily become more common.
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Kherson-Nikolaev-Odessa.
Russian defensive positions in Kherson region.
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Оборонительные линии ВС РФ в восточной части Херсонской области. "Пирамидки Вагнера", окопы и траншеи - выглядит внушительно, хотя когда-то и линия Мажино считалась неприступной...
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Zaporozhye-Dnepropetrovsk.
Russian strikes landing in Dnepropetrovsk.
Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны
Уникальная Украина: мощный пожар начался "заранее" - перед взрывом и тревогой в Днепропетровске. Горит то самое место, где прилёт ракеты был в субботу - сообщают местные каналы t.me/RVvoenkor
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Russian sources are claiming 100+ Ukrainian service members as casualties after a strike on the rail station at Moiseevka. No footage from the ground at this time.
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Russia has forced all Zaporozhskaya NPP employees to either sign contracts with Rosatom or lose their jobs.
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На ЗАЭС теперь работают только сотрудники "Росатома". Украинские сотрудники отказавшиеся подписывать контракты с "Росатомом" к работам не допускаются.
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Oskol Front.
Russian loitering munition strike in the Kupyansk area against a Ukrainian position.
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Работа КУБ БЛА по опорнику ВСУ на линии фронта Кременная-Сватово-Купянск @voenacher
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LDNR Front.
Ukrainian MLS Shield armored car destroyed in Artemovsk area.
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Поврежденный итальянский бронеавтомобиль в Артемовске. Фото отсюда @milinfolive Кадры из Артемовска все меньше отличимы от Попасной.
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LNR 4th Bde is attempting to assault Spornoe again.
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Наступление 4-й отдельной мотострелковой бригады в Спорном. Сегодня наши войска снова зашли в поселок и там продолжаются бои. Наиболее серьезная позиция противника находится на газовой станции в районе Спорного. Сама станция, как впрочем и сам поселок, сильно разрушены в ходе предшествующих боев.
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A Russian news report from Spornoe, we can see an 2S9 firing, and a look at the front line landscape. Warning footage of corpses.
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Репортаж Известий из-под населенного пункта Спорное Донецкой области. Ближе к конце видео показаны тела убитых украинских военнослужащих.
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DNR Interior Troops Kaskad btln dropping munitions from a quadcopter on Ukrainian positions near Pavlovka.
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Russian air strikes around Avdeevka.
We have unconfirmed reports of Wagner forces taking Ozaryanovka, Kudryumovka, and Zelenopol'ye, south of Artemovsk/Bakhmut. Note, these are very small hamlets.
Позывной Брюс
ЧВК «Вагнер» освободили н.п. Зеленополье Из-под Бахмута продолжают поступать хорошие новости. Наступая со стороны Николаевки-2, отряды ЧВК «Вагнер» заняли Зеленополье. В настоящее время продвижение к западу от трассы Бахмут — Майорск продолжается. @brussinf
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Хорошие новости с утра. Штурмовые группы ЧВК "Вагнер" продвинулись у Курдюмовки к югу от Артемовска и освободили поселок Озаряновка. Таким образом, укрепрайон ВСУ в Курдюмовке оказывается охвачен с юга, что создает для противника дополнительные трудности. ЧВК «Вагнер» освободили Озаряновку к...
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Сегодня к обеду подтверждают https://t.me/brussinf/5262 контроль ЧВК "Вагнер" над Курдюмовкой (противника по факту выбили еще вчера, шла зачистка) и выход к каналу Северский Донец-Донбасс. Противник спешно укрепляет южные и юго-восточные окраины Часов Яра. В ближайшее время будут идти активные...
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ЧВК «Вагнер» заняли Курдюмовку После вчерашних успехов с освобождением Озаряновки и Зеленополья занятие Курдюмовки было вопросом времени. С мест сообщают, что населенный пункт полностью под контролем «музыкантов». Кроме этого, ЧВК «Вагнер» вышли к каналу Северский Донец — Донбасс. «Бахмутская...
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A map of the alleged Wagner gains, the source is Russian so grain of salt, etc.
There are continuing reports of heavy casualties for Ukraine from Artemovsk/Bakhmut.
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«Ад в Артемовске»: ВСУ несут чудовищные потери Украинская репортёрша ТК BIKKA Виктория Хамаза, работающая с ВСУ, рассказала о 500 раненых бандеровских боевиков в Артёмовске за последние несколько дней. С фронта поток раненых в госпиталь не прекращается. Украинский общественник Елена Галушко...
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A Ukrainian video from the Artemovsk/Bakhmut area. The speaker is talking Ukrainian and in addition to some unkind comments about his leadership and the president, he mentions that there are 5 people left in his platoon.
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Очередное видео из окрестностей Бахмута с украинской стороны. Автор нелестно отзывается о собственном командовании и утверждает, что из всего его взвода в строю осталось лишь пять человек. Ролик является еще одной демонстрацией тяжести положения ВСУ на Соледарском направлении. Противник...
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A look at battle damage to Artemovsk/Bakhmut, Ukrainian footage.
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After a direct intervention from Putin the LDNR are demobilizing college students, many of whom have been at war since February.
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Severodonetsk sits dark and in ruins even through the winter. No signs of Russian reconstruction efforts.
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Z-турбопатриоты - угорают над хохлами, которые сидят без света и тепла. В это время, "хохлы" в "российском" Северодонецке - действительно сидят без света и тепла, в мёртвом городе...
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Russia.
Russian MiG-31BM with two R-77-1s and two R-37Ms preparing for takeoff from Bel'bek. It's interesting that the type are being used as interceptors in this conflict. One can't help but wonder about their performance.
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Russian community-based organizations are donating jeeps, SUVs, and supplies to the Russian war effort, in St. Petersburg.
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A Russian volunteer btln from Bashkiriya preparing to go to Ukraine with an improvised armored truck. Note the armor was done by a local enterprise, and looks much cleaner and more professional then most such improvisations.
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Russian volunteers preparing to ship out to Ukraine after completing training in Chechnya.
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Misc.
3 HIMARS firing, Ukraine. Location and context unclear.
Ukrainian M777 getting hit by a loitering munition. You can see the wings of the munition scattering, suggesting that some of the claimed intercepts of these based on wing fragments are false.
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Ukrainian Kraken mortar team attempting to displace, with a near-miss enemy impact. Allegedly Kraken formation, location and context unclear.
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A burned out M113 with bodies, warning footage of corpses. Somewhere in the Donbas, allegedly.
Операция Z: Военкоры Русской Весны
‼️☠️ На Донбассе нашли сожжённую американскую БМП с месивом из боевиков ВСУ Украинская волонтёрша, опубликовавшая ролик, также сообщила, что ещё 5 ВСУшников сгнили в подвале в районе разгромленных украинских позиций. t.me/RVvoenkor
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Ukraine's 35th MarBde Kipri hits a landmine. This might be near Artemovsk/Bakhmut, where the 35th MarBde has show up recently after being relocated from Kherson region.
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MRAP ВСУ Kirpi после подрыва на противотанковой (!!!) мине. Машина турецкого производства, состоящая на вооружении 35-й бригады украинских морпехов, подорвалась на противотанковой мине. Вот это я понимаю MRAP!
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Ukrainian T-64BV knocked out and abandoned, location and context unclear.
Уголок Ситха
Захваченный украинский танк Т-64БВ, конец ноября 2022. Был подбит и брошен в грязи.
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A Ukrainian SUV stuck in a flooded field. Both sides are suffering from the effects of the weather, and it has serious impact on the movement of troops and supplies.
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"Внедорожники" ВСУ оказались не такими уж и внедорожными, увязнув в грязи. *Сучье завывание на фоне и дебильная символика вверху — потому что ролик "с той стороны", сорян @denazi_UA
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Russia is using Buk-M2s and M3s in mixed batteries, likely the more advanced systems of the M3 act as force multipliers for the more primitive M2s. They allegedly destroyed 40 targets in the past month.
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В ходе спецоперации на Украине смешанная батарея зенитных ракетных комплексов «Бук-М3» и «Бук-М2» только за последний месяц уничтожила около 40 средств воздушного нападения противника. Расчеты двух поколений комплексов действуют в единой системе противовоздушной обороны для распределения целей...
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A rare Russian Zoopark-1M counter-battery radar in Ukraine. The type has allegedly poor performance, though there is just one source claiming this. It's interesting that it's working in support of towed guns. In the past they were only seen together with Msta-S upgrade variants.
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Another T-90M in Ukraine. Sightings have steadily become more common.
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Interesting. Nice for a change to hear something from the Ukrainians; apart from what they normally release which says little to nothing about various issues they face. They too have suffered high losses.
The type was designed as a long range high altitude interceptor to replace the MiG-25. Curious as to why it's being used in the conflict and what added value it can provide over the Su-30.