Military Equipment & Technology Used In The Russian-Ukrainian War
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In strikes on Kiev tonight, the Russians are allegedly using a new and unknown type of suicide drone that sounds like a lawnmower. Some Ukrainian sources are saying the Russians are assembling them from parts bought on Ali Express!
Most likely the new "Italmas" kamikaze drone.
From the Informant channel:
This is the 3rd new artillery system that entered service in recent weeks.
2S40 Floks - 120mm self-propelled mortar
2S35 Koalitsiya-SV - 152 mm self-propelled howitzer (T-90 chassis)
2S43 Malva - 152 mm self-propelled howitzer
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Long time no see.
BMPT Terminator south of Avdiivka
Older footage:
Terminator POV
Terminator under ukrainian FPV attack
BMPT Terminator south of Avdiivka
Older footage:
Terminator POV
Terminator under ukrainian FPV attack
Russian MoD recently made big claims about the number of successfuly intercepted ukrainian planes - more than 20 in one week. There's no way to confirm those numbers, but many sources report that Russia was able to link the S-400 interceptor missiles with the A-50 AWACS.
From ArmchairWarlord
From ArmchairWarlord
"Transfer of French guided bombs to the so-called Ukraine.
Somehow the statement of the French “peacemaker” Emmanuel Macron regarding the Ukrainian conflict fell out of sight. A couple of days ago, Macron gave a speech where he touched on various topics, including military operations in the so-called Ukraine.
The key words were the transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine not only of SCALP-EG cruise missiles, but also of Armement Air Sol Modulaire guided bombs or simply AASM. It was said that starting from January this year, 50 units of this ammunition will be supplied monthly.
This weapon is essentially an analogue of the American JDAM, which is already actively used by the Ukrainian Air Force. Their warhead is 250 kg, and the range under certain conditions reaches 70 km.
The French use them from their Mirage 2000 and Rafale aircraft. However, in the case of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, we are hardly talking about the transfer of fighters (despite the fact that Ukrainian pilots were trained to fly Mirages), but rather the re-equipment of existing aircraft. The same MiG-29s have long been used for American guided bombs. Similarly, it is not excluded that the Su-27 fighters can be redesigned, which are also universal in this regard - some of them were even adapted as carriers of cruise missiles.
The very transfer of so-called “smart” bombs is another evidence that at this stage it is still premature to talk about ending Western support for Ukrainian formations."
Somehow the statement of the French “peacemaker” Emmanuel Macron regarding the Ukrainian conflict fell out of sight. A couple of days ago, Macron gave a speech where he touched on various topics, including military operations in the so-called Ukraine. The key words were the transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine not only of SCALP-EG cruise missiles, but also of Armement Air Sol Modulaire guided bombs or simply AASM. It was said that starting from January this year, 50 units of this ammunition will be supplied monthly. This weapon is essentially an analogue of the American JDAM, which is already actively used by the Ukrainian Air Force. Their warhead is 250 kg, and the range under certain conditions reaches 70 km. The French use them from their Mirage 2000 and Rafale aircraft. However, in the case of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, we are hardly talking about the transfer of fighters (despite the fact that Ukrainian pilots were trained to fly Mirages), but rather the re-equipment of existing aircraft. The same MiG-29s have long been used for American guided bombs. Similarly, it is not excluded that the Su-27 fighters can be redesigned, which are also universal in this regard - some of them were even adapted as carriers of cruise missiles. The very transfer of so-called “smart” bombs is another evidence that at this stage it is still premature to talk about ending Western support for Ukrainian formations."
The range shouldn't be a problem, ukrainians have a "Beaver" kamikaze drone with a range of up to 1000km.
However, Russian electronic warfare should be a problem for the ukrainians - lately GPS disruptions have been reported in Poland, Baltics and even in Sweden.
So it's hard to imagine that a kamikaze drone aimed at fixed coordinates would be able to fly undisrupted all the way from ukraine.
Maybe they were launched from a ship off the coast of Russia, from Estonia, or maybe even from Russian territory - Your guess is as good as mine.
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Was this soldier Russian or Ukrainian? The tank looks like something the west gave to Ukraine, but this little drone packed with an explosive is being controlled by an operator to kamikazi itself on a fleeing unarmed man. Such cowardice and dishonor, no matter which side it is.
"Drone hunts down and self-explodes on a soldier fleeing from a tank"
"Drone hunts down and self-explodes on a soldier fleeing from a tank"
It's a soviet/Russian made tank - based on the overall size of the tank, and the shape of the turret.
The white cross on the roof is a marking used by the ukrainian army - part of their Wehrmacht roleplay.
Those drones freak me out - I can imagine, in the not too distant future, swarms of fully autonomous kamikaze drones paired with facial recognition software used domestically by the fed gov.
It could've been much worse, I've seen sadistic drone operators tormenting wounded soldiers, all things considered this was a clean kill: the ukrainian soldier made a run for it and, after a short pursuit, was hit center mass.
Would it make a difference if he was struck by an artillery round fired from miles away ?
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Greece will deliver their soviet-made air defens systems (including S-300) to ukraine, in exchange for F-35 sales approval and additional aid.
"What air defense systems can the Greeks transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine?
After the news that the Greeks will transfer Soviet-made anti-aircraft systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in exchange for a $200 million contract from the United States, a reasonable question arose: what can Greece give?
During cooperation with Russia, the Greek leadership purchased more than 70 complexes of various types: eight S-300PMU, 25 Tor-M1, 38/39 Osa-AKM and over 500 ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns.
Almost all air defense systems are located on the island zone along the coast with Turkey, which is not surprising, given the long-term tension between the countries. ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft installations are mostly distributed both on the islands and on the mainland of Greece. And if previously they simply stood idle, then with the trends that have emerged during the SMO, their importance has greatly increased.
If You look at the distribution map of air defense systems, the question immediately arises: how the Greeks will defend their airspace in the event of the transfer of air defense systems? However, the Greeks also have other air defense systems on their balance sheet, including Aspide and Hawk. The level of security will, of course, decrease, but not completely. Nevertheless, the simultaneous loss of several dozen complexes at once will seriously hit the Greek defense, especially taking into account the periodic contradictions with the Turks.
And the Armed Forces of Ukraine, if this option is implemented, will receive a large number of air defense systems, which, even if not all in working condition, can be used to repair damaged complexes.
In addition, in recent months, the number of Soviet-made air defense systems at the line of contact has increased again. Only in the Zaporozhye direction: “Buk”, “Kub” and “Osa” systems which disappeared from sight at the beginning of 2023, again appeared en masse. This was facilitated by the integration of Soviet launchers with Western anti-aircraft missiles, which were nicknamed FrankenSAM. And thanks to the Greeks, their number may increase."
FrankenSAM ?
"What air defense systems can the Greeks transfer to the Armed Forces of Ukraine?
After the news that the Greeks will transfer Soviet-made anti-aircraft systems to the Armed Forces of Ukraine in exchange for a $200 million contract from the United States, a reasonable question arose: what can Greece give? During cooperation with Russia, the Greek leadership purchased more than 70 complexes of various types: eight S-300PMU, 25 Tor-M1, 38/39 Osa-AKM and over 500 ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft guns. Almost all air defense systems are located on the island zone along the coast with Turkey, which is not surprising, given the long-term tension between the countries. ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft installations are mostly distributed both on the islands and on the mainland of Greece. And if previously they simply stood idle, then with the trends that have emerged during the SMO, their importance has greatly increased. If You look at the distribution map of air defense systems, the question immediately arises: how the Greeks will defend their airspace in the event of the transfer of air defense systems? However, the Greeks also have other air defense systems on their balance sheet, including Aspide and Hawk. The level of security will, of course, decrease, but not completely. Nevertheless, the simultaneous loss of several dozen complexes at once will seriously hit the Greek defense, especially taking into account the periodic contradictions with the Turks. And the Armed Forces of Ukraine, if this option is implemented, will receive a large number of air defense systems, which, even if not all in working condition, can be used to repair damaged complexes. In addition, in recent months, the number of Soviet-made air defense systems at the line of contact has increased again. Only in the Zaporozhye direction: “Buk”, “Kub” and “Osa” systems which disappeared from sight at the beginning of 2023, again appeared en masse. This was facilitated by the integration of Soviet launchers with Western anti-aircraft missiles, which were nicknamed FrankenSAM. And thanks to the Greeks, their number may increase."FrankenSAM ?
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British target drone, repurposed for kamikaze strike, was found in Donetsk.
Denmark will transfer all of its artillery to ukraine.
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