A public service announcement from the 67th Mechanized Brigade (Ukraine)
... and a video to go with the previous post.
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A new reality for the farmers in Ukraine - remote controlled equipment with mine plows attached.
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The last week the rashists' ministry of defense released a video showcasing the destruction of foreign armored vehicles, with rashists media asserting that Leopard 2 tanks are among them.
However, the vehicles targeted by ATGM from Ka-52 not only don't resemble tanks but are in fact innocent agricultural equipment - a sprayer & combines.
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Recovered Leopard 2A6 that lost its track on a land mine.
(Via Telegram)
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War cancels out lots of things for Ukraine, but not creativity.
War cancels out lots of things for Ukraine, but not creativity.
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Without any doubt the most important part of any warfare is logistics.
So, if any of you want to know how the russian robot from the previous post would be delivered to the frontline, here is how:
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Seems that the russian battlefield robot "Platforma-M" was programmed the same way the russian troops are: go forward until you are dead 🙄
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When it was made in russia, but you need to use it regardless.
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As reported by the russian news agency RIA Novosti, T-14 Armata is now used in Ukraine. They claimed that while Armatas are not participating in assault operations, they are already shelling Ukrainian positions.
So far Armata was more of a parade tank than an actual fighting vehicle. It turned out that it is too expensive for the russian army. The cost of one tank ranges from 4.5 to 5.5 million dollars. For this amount, you can upgrade seven T-72 tanks to the B3 level.
So far in 8 years, the russian army received an experimental batch of only 20 T-14 tanks. They have not gone into mass production and have not completed all required testing; the new date of completion of the state tests was pushed back to 2023.
It was noted by British intelligence that the russian federation was afraid to use Armata on the front lines because of its unsatisfactory technical condition. It still has problems with the engine and thermal imaging systems. And just like the rest of the russian vehicles, the T-14 Armata is not exactly Javelins/NLAW/Stugna-proof. So the whole statement of Armatas being used in Ukraine becomes a very questionable statement (as everything else that comes out from the russian state media's "mouth").
Not to mention that at the end of December, russian propagandists already announced the transfer of T-14 "Armata" tanks to Ukraine. But no one had seen them. Must be lost in the mail...
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As the Prussian King Frederick William I once said, “War is war, but lunch has to be on schedule.” 🍕
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Despite being close to 50 years old, the Flakpanzer Gepard's fill an important gap in Ukraine's air-defense network. As of March, 34 Gepards have been sent to Ukraine, with plans to deliver at least three more.
"Despite being close to 50 years old, the Flakpanzer Gepard's fill an important gap in Ukraine's air-defense network. As of March, 34 Gepards have been sent to Ukraine, with plans to deliver at least three more.
Ukrainian Gepard crews have been successful despite receiving just two months of training, compared to the German standard of 18 months. One crew around Odessa reportedly downed 10 Shaheds and two cruise missiles in a single day.
The Gepard's performance in Ukraine has demonstrated the value of simple and mobile AA systems in the 21st century, but they face another problem far from the frontline: Switzerland, where Gepard ammo is made, is not allowing more of that ammo to be sent to Ukraine.
The Gepard can fire a variety of 35-mm ammunition, including Armor Piercing Discarding Sabot Tracer rounds, High Explosive Incendiary Tracer rounds, and Advanced Hit Efficiency and Destruction rounds. Depending on the ammunition, Gepard cannons can hit targets at 6,500 yards away.
In February, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced that German firm Rheinmetall would restart ammo production for the Gepard. Two batches of 35-mm rounds would be delivered to Ukraine: 150,000 APDS-T rounds arriving this summer and 150,000 rounds of HEI-T rounds to be delivered in 2024."
Via Business Insider.
Video: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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The first Ukrainian Challenger 2 MBTs
Ukrainian Minister of Defence takes a newly delivered to Ukraine Challenger 2 for a spin.
(Via Oleksii Reznikov/Twitter)
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The video is not new, but it is a good illustration of why russians have such high casualties. When they are told to "go here," they will continue "going here" until there is no one left to "go."
Not the best way to clear a minefield, in my opinion... 🤔
Although, knowing their estimated mobilization potential of 15 mill, Putin and his generals, just like their predecessors, don't care.
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Going to Ukraine? T-54 (possibly also T-55) tanks being transported from Arsenyev, home of the 1295th Central Tank Reserve and Storage Base, in Primorsky Krai, Russian Far East.
The video (as well as photos) of a train carrying T-54 (possibly also T-55) tanks appeared recently online. The tanks are being transported from Arsenyev, home of the 1295th Central Tank Reserve and Storage Base, in Primorsky Krai, Russian Far East. At least 191 tanks (T-62) already left the base from June to November of the last year (AFAIK, these numbers were not confirmed yet), but the figure could be much higher now.
It is not clear yet how these tanks are intended to be used. They could be refurbished and sent to Ukraine for a new attempt at an offensive. Even though they are not a match for Ukrainian AT teams, the main Russian tactic in Ukraine is the same one they've been using since the Middle Ages - to overrun the enemy with the sheer quantity of the attacking force. And T-54/55 were created just for that purpose. There are thousands of them still in storage (40,000+ were built by the Soviet Union).
Or they could be used to reinforce the defensive lines to serve as dug-in artillery (for example, in Crimea). Even outdated as they are, being used in such a role would make them a serious opponent.
There are also speculations that Russia will be sending them to Syria in exchange for the return of their S-300 systems. That seems most unlikely.
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P.S. 1295th Central Tank Reserve and Storage Base in Arsenyev:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Arsenyev,+Primorsky+Krai,+Russia/@44.1267392,133.2821281,802m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x5fada735b58735d3:0x98b87157780ef264!8m2!3d44.1580429!4d133.2645474!16zL20vMDJ2NXl6
This Ukrainian M1224 International Maxxpro MRAP withstood hits from machine guns, sniper rifles, and even an anti-tank grenade launcher thus saving its crew, and was able to take them to safety.
This Ukrainian M1224 International Maxxpro MRAP withstood hits from machine guns, sniper rifles, and even an anti-tank grenade launcher thus saving its crew, and was able to take them to safety.
The PG-7V anti-tank grenade stuck in the aft ramp of the armored vehicle but for some reason did not explode not exploded. (A close-up photo is in the comment section.) Otherwise, it would most definitely penetrate the ramp and result in the death of the soldiers in the armored compartment.
(Via 'Українська Лють')
P.S. A fair warning: the video was downloaded from social media and the sound file they used is very loud, so you might want to turn it down (or off).
The International MaxxPro is an APC manufactured by the Navistar International Company, accepted into service by the United States in 2007. The MRAP (Mine Resistant Ambush Protected) class wheeled armored vehicle with enhanced mine protection is designed to transport military personnel near the front line. The M1224 complies with STANAG 4569 protection levels 1 and 2 (depending on the modification).
According to the manufacturer, M1224 MaxxPro is able to protect the crew from detonation on a mine with a capacity of up to 7 kg in TNT equivalent.
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