Tango01  | 17 Jul 2023 9:54 p.m. PST |
Ukrainian Marines Use Shock Tactics To Terrify Russian Troops. In One Battle, It Took Just A Single Russian Tank To End The Shock. link Ukrainian Attacks 'Deep Inside Russia' Will Increase, Putin Ally Warns link
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| Tango01 | 18 Jul 2023 10:02 p.m. PST |
Ukrainian Army deploys for the first time Danish CAESAR 8x8 howitzer to fight Russian troops
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Ukraine Reports First Destruction of Russia's Most Advanced S-400's 92N6A Air Defense Missile Radar
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Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade Uses Swedish RBS 70 MANPADS to Combat Russian Aircraft
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Ukrainian HIMARS targets and destroys crucial Russian Zoopark-1 radar system
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Ukrainian Soldiers Destroy BTR-MDM Most Modern Armored Vehicle of Russian Airborne Troops
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Ukrainian Forces Deploy Swedish-donated Stridsvagn 122 Tanks in Counteroffensive Against Russia
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| Tango01 | 19 Jul 2023 9:43 p.m. PST |
Latest Defence Intelligence update on the situation in Ukraine – 19 July 2023.
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How Russian Forces Are Fighting Ukraine's Counteroffensive link Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley IFV Destroys Two Russian T-72 Tanks in Skirmish link
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| Tango01 | 20 Jul 2023 10:18 p.m. PST |
Ukraine Commanders Say Their Counteroffensive Is Going Slow Because 'Our Problem Everywhere Is The Sky' link Armand |
| Legion 4 | 21 Jul 2023 8:34 a.m. PST |
Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley IFV Destroys Two Russian T-72 Tanks in Skirmish Well I'd think the M2A2's TOWs may have had something to do with it. That is why the Brads' are packing them. IIRC the US is sending more M2A2s. Up armoring it was a very good. e.g. covering the M231 Firing Ports with more armor was a great move. The M231 Firing Port weapon system was a bad idea. And it didn't take long to get rid of them. We thought they were a bad idea even before the Brads came out. The US learned a lesson, at least I hope so … The push to keep AFVs lighter for faster deployment, etc. Only ended up that the Bradleys, Strikers, and LAVs, IIRC, had to have more armor on their hulls, etc. To make them more survivable. Plus, even the M1A2 had to have TUSK for the same reason. I.e. M1A2 Abrams SEP TUSK II – Tank Urban Survival Kit and System Enhancement Package. Includes LMG, remote MG tower, and MG cupola. … As well as the M2A3 Bradley is the improved variant, with ERA & CIV on turret. The M2A2 is what the Ukraine is getting based on the photo in the link. IIRC, the M2A2 has more hull armor, etc. than the original Bradleys. |
| Legion 4 | 21 Jul 2023 9:23 a.m. PST |
'Our Problem Everywhere Is The Sky' That link made it clear to me and I'm sure others. That all the MBTs, IFVs, etc. sent to Ukraine. They did Not have the air support they needed. The US "denied" their request for strike/CAP aircraft, IIRC. Everyone knows you have to have air superiority or at least localized air parity. To be successful on the offensive, etc. E.g. German Blitzkrieg, France 1940. So, it looks like they eventually will get F-16s from NATO. But like much of the lethal support the USA has sent or will e.g. M1 MBTs. It may be too little too late. I.e. again those 31 M1s should have been there months ago. Plus, in much larger numbers than 31, e.g. 75-90+, etc. Along with strike/CAP aircraft to support the planned ground offensive. The USA's foot dragging, IMO only gave the Russians more time to set up a fortified defense in depth with thick minefields, etc. Well, the CBUs may help some with the clearing the minefields(?). Along with all the CE equipment sent by the US/NATO. But if the Ukraine had all the assets they needed in a more timely manner. They could have gone on the offensive before the Russians dug-in deep like GA ticks. Yes, hindsight is 20/20. However, the US GENs, etc., know what it takes to go on the offense. Using modern mobile combined arms maneuver warfare. Or at least they were supposed know all that ? But as we know e.g. the JCS, etc. must follow the CinC's orders, etc. Hopefully this won't be another debacle like the A'stan withdrawal. |
| Tango01 | 21 Jul 2023 10:23 p.m. PST |
Former US Special Forces Engineer Says Russian Minefields Are Unlike Anything He Has Ever Seen link Ukrainian Servicewomen Fight For Uniforms That Fit (Video) YouTube link
Armor: Life-Saving Light Armor in Ukraine
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| Legion 4 | 22 Jul 2023 12:30 p.m. PST |
The Russians may be sowing minefields with all sorts of devices. Plus, may be using up all their old inventory … As they had more than enough time to build a modern version of the Defenses at Kursk. While the Ukraine waited for equipment to come and in larger numbers. The Russians had time to dig in and dug in deep. SOP is you need at least a 3-1 over your enemy before you can attack. With combat multitier like CAS … |
| Tango01 | 22 Jul 2023 10:07 p.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 23 Jul 2023 10:09 p.m. PST |
It Could Take 757 Years To Demine Ukraine link Armand |
| Legion 4 | 24 Jul 2023 8:19 a.m. PST |
Saw GEN Ret. Jack Kean interviewed on FOX today. He said somethings that I and those smarter than I have thought or said. Only 15% of the CE mine clearing equipment has been sent to Ukraine. To save on their MBTs, AFVs, etc. losses. The Ukraine is using one of my favorite tactics and others I used as a Plt Ldr & a Co. Cdr. They are doing dismounted Infantry night attacks. Moving thru foot paths, etc., in and around the minefields, etc. To move to the Russian defenses and engage them. Using surprise & stealth attriting the Russian troops, equipment, supplies, etc. Until the Ukraine gets more mine and obstacle clearing equipment that they were promised. They may have to limit their offensive ops to slow & deliberate dismounted attacks. Which will take more time and continue losses on both sides. NATO nations are concerned, annoyed, upset, etc. because the US has not sent all the assets, they should have to let Ukraine win this war. The US has what used to be called POMCUS stocks. Of prepositioned US MBTs, IFVs, SPFA, etc. in storage in Germany. As it was during the Cold War. Those assets were prepositioned there in case of a war with Russia. Well, we are in a de facto war with Russia. Those assets, at least some of them should be going to the Ukraine to win this conflict by ending it. Months ago … The Ukraine needs CAS & CAP to support their offensive. Every GEN, etc. knows you have to have air superiority to go on the offense. But the Ukraine went on the offensive anyway. They could not let the Russians continue to dig-in, fortify, reinforce, their defenses. That is why the Ukraine wanted e.g. F-16s months ago. They may get there too late. A very high-ranking member of the US Gov't had recently said. That the US will support the Ukraine as long as it takes with this war effort. But the US won't send everything the Ukraine wants[needs]. I hope I misunderstood what was said. As this sort of amateurish, poorly planned, Beta, reluctant, feckless, academic, ignorance of history, way to support a war. Reminds me of the A'stan Debacle. With the same type of skewed thinking, confused concepts, etc. IMO it shows again the top members of the US Gov't are afraid of Putin [as they are of Xi]. And really don't understand how to support and win this conflict. Or as it appears any armed conflict. Again, poor Gov't choices and priorities, understand what is really going on, on the ground, etc. … which is only prolonging the war. |
| Tango01 | 25 Jul 2023 10:15 p.m. PST |
Rare Russian T-80UE-1 Main Battle Tank now in the hands of Ukrainian Army
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| Tango01 | 26 Jul 2023 10:10 p.m. PST |
Ukraine using Russian oil to fuel its Western-supplied tanks link Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter link
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| Tango01 | 27 Jul 2023 10:09 p.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 28 Jul 2023 10:18 p.m. PST |
Ukraine's New Strategy Against Russia link Armand |
| Tango01 | 29 Jul 2023 9:54 p.m. PST |
Ukrainian armed forces say they lack ammunition for air defense against Russian attacks on grain infrastructure link Armand |
| Tango01 | 30 Jul 2023 4:46 p.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 31 Jul 2023 10:27 p.m. PST |
Ukrainian Soldiers Say 'The Russians Were Waiting for Us' link
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| Tango01 | 03 Aug 2023 8:53 p.m. PST |
Ukrainian Army Abandoning US Tactics In Their Counteroffensive Because They Haven't Worked link Ukrainian Troops Trained by the West Stumble in Battle link Ukrainian counteroffensive's slow going offers reality check but could yet pay off
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| Tango01 | 04 Aug 2023 10:00 p.m. PST |
How the Ukraine Counteroffensive Can Still Succeed
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Ukraine ramps up domestic production of mine clearance equipment systems
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Discover and learn everything about the new Ukrainian missile/flying bomb Trembita Technical Data Fact Sheet
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Ukrainian Soldiers Operate Now Russian BPM-97 Armored Personnel Carrier Captured in Combat link
Ukraine Magura V5 USV strikes two Russia Navy's patrol ships
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| Tango01 | 06 Aug 2023 9:23 p.m. PST |
Ukraine Strikes Two Key Crimea Bridges With Storm Shadow Missiles. Was This Strike Launched From Poland?
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| Tango01 | 08 Aug 2023 10:19 p.m. PST |
Attrition: Ethnic Cleansing in Ukraine link Armor: Revival of the Assault Gun link
How has the Ukraine-Russia conflict changed role of satellites on the battlefield?
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| soledad | 09 Aug 2023 2:25 a.m. PST |
link A factory in Russia manufacturing optics for tanks suffered an unexplained explosion. Other reports have stated that one reason russia could not manufacture more tanks was a lack of optics. Now that factory is blown up, or at least damaged. I wonder what happened? |
| soledad | 09 Aug 2023 3:59 a.m. PST |
The explosion seems to be in a fireworks factory next to the optics factory. The fireworksfactory seems to be manufacturing 152 mm shells. |
| Legion 4 | 09 Aug 2023 9:17 a.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 10 Aug 2023 10:24 p.m. PST |
Ukraine's Slow-Moving Counteroffensive: Problems and Solutions link Armand |
| Tango01 | 12 Aug 2023 5:02 p.m. PST |
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| Tango01 | 12 Aug 2023 10:26 p.m. PST |
Ukraine Makes Progress Along 2 Lines of Attack link
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| Legion 4 | 13 Aug 2023 10:29 a.m. PST |
They would be doing better if the US quite dragging its feet and supply the Ukrainains with all they need to win. The US leadership would rather see a negotiated peace settlement. Even if Putin/Russia keeps the Donbas & the Crimea. The Ukraine will not stand for that … |
| Tango01 | 15 Aug 2023 9:52 p.m. PST |
Zelensky visits troops as Ukraine recaptures frontline territory near Bakhmut link Shouldn't Putin visit the troops who bleed for him?
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| Legion 4 | 16 Aug 2023 5:08 p.m. PST |
Putin is really not a "people" person, especially to those he carelessly sends to their deaths. |
| Tango01 | 16 Aug 2023 10:12 p.m. PST |
How Ukraine retken Urozhaine Village link Armand |
| Legion 4 | 17 Aug 2023 9:05 a.m. PST |
I'm sure some will say that is not true … |
| Tango01 | 18 Aug 2023 10:10 p.m. PST |
Ukraine Strikes Back: Introducing the BMPT-62 Bold Answer to Russia's Terminator! link
Video Shows Tungsten Steel HIMARS Bomblets Obliterate Russian Training Camp
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| Tango01 | 20 Aug 2023 9:36 p.m. PST |
Ukraine Orders Mass Evacuations In The Kharkiv Region link
Ukraine Launches Multiple Drone Attacks On Targets In Russia
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Ukrainian Drone Strike Destroys Russian Nuclear Bomber 650 Kilometers Nnorth Of Ukraine link Armand |
| Legion 4 | 21 Aug 2023 9:23 a.m. PST |
Just think how well they'd be doing if they got all the weapons systems requested/promised … |
| Tortorella | 21 Aug 2023 3:29 p.m. PST |
And that's the problem….our leaders do not want large scale attacks on Russia with US weapons, they are thinking this could raise the stakes too high. Putin might be more likely to escalate his response and the nukes could come into play. We have no intel as the Pentagon does. But why not give Zelensky what he needs with conditions to reclaim Ukraine first? |
| Legion 4 | 21 Aug 2023 7:05 p.m. PST |
As long as the US keeps dragging its feet with supplying the needed equipment, pushing for a brokered peace, this war will continue. At a slow pace, which really plays into Putin's hands. As it looks now Putin will hold the Donbas, the land bridge to Crimea and Crimea. Setting up for a future invasion. But all the US leadership will be out office or dead by the time of Russia invades Ukraine 3.0. The US leadership fears Putin's nukes and Putin has no respect for the US leaders. Not a good state of affairs… |
| Tango01 | 21 Aug 2023 10:18 p.m. PST |
Ukraine Drone Attacks Forces Moscow To Close Its Four Major Airports link Armand |
| Tango01 | 22 Aug 2023 10:10 p.m. PST |
Murphy's Law: The Ukrainian Counteroffensive link Ukrainian forces 'reach centre of key village' amid fierce fighting
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Ukrainian Gunners Are Hunting Down Russia's City-Wrecking Siege Mortars link Who are Ukraine's 82nd Air Assault Brigade? A new elite unit armed with the best Western gear seems to have Russia rattled. link Armand |
| Tango01 | 24 Aug 2023 5:14 p.m. PST |
Where Are Ukraine's Missing Soldiers? link Ukraine Says It Launched A Nighttime 'Special Operation' In Russian-Occupied Crimea YouTube link link
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| Legion 4 | 24 Aug 2023 5:23 p.m. PST |
Generally, the Ukraine is doing pretty good … The Russians just keep getting killed, holding their defensive positions. |
| Tango01 | 24 Aug 2023 10:26 p.m. PST |
Ukraine's Combat Boats Hit Back at Russian Jet Near Snake Island: Video
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Ukraine is going all out in the decisive phase of the summer offensive The strength of Russia's defense positions will determine the outcome link
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| Tango01 | 25 Aug 2023 4:49 p.m. PST |
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| Legion 4 | 26 Aug 2023 9:51 a.m. PST |
4 Star GEN(RET) Jack Kean said again today on FOX that the Russians have lost 50% of their military forces. The Ukraine still holds 83% of their country. The reasons for the slow deliberate Ukrainian offensive is the lack of MBTs, not enough of the promised CE mine clearing equipment, needs more mobile ADA and CAS[i.e. F-16s]. Plus Kean said the US advised them to go on one axis of advance/attack but wisely they are on 3 axis. I can't believe US GEN Milley, etc., had criticized this ? Oh well … I ain't no GEN … |
| Andy ONeill | 26 Aug 2023 4:38 p.m. PST |
Ukes know their own strengths and it's their men dying.
Milley should….
Polite version.
Respect the Ukes decision making. |
| Legion 4 | 26 Aug 2023 5:56 p.m. PST |
They are really fighting as their lives and nation depends on it. Again, I blame the US's weak leadership, etc. across the board for not giving them everything they need to defeat the Russians last year. Of sooner … |
| Tango01 | 28 Aug 2023 4:31 p.m. PST |
Ukraine Boasts That It Has Developed A 'Super Missile' link
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| Tango01 | 28 Aug 2023 10:09 p.m. PST |
To 'crush the Russian army and strangle the troops in frontline fortifications,' Ukraine needs to advance 10 more miles, says war expert
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is painting some ground targets as he needs them.
