War in Ukraine, technical and military aspects only

[Markus Becker]

5 hours ago, Stefan Kotsch said:

But I don't believe in a collapse of the Russian Railways.

A total collapse? No! But a drop in capacity to a level that has consequences for the overall economy? Consequences that get worse over time? 

[Soldier36]

The strikes of kamikaze drones "Lancet" in Ukraine are shown quite often. The operators use the Russian kamikaze drone "Lancet-52", officially called "Product 52", this is the first, junior version of the drone that appeared in the Russian troops. Now kamikaze drones "Lancet-52" are able to independently target the target at the final stage of the flight, at the moment the drones "Lancet" are invulnerable to electronic warfare, there are no cases of their interception. Details of the use of drones "Lancet" in Ukraine in the video.

 

 

[Colin]

5 hours ago, Markus Becker said:

A total collapse? No! But a drop in capacity to a level that has consequences for the overall economy? Consequences that get worse over time? 

Even without the possibility of labour shortage, sabotage, sanctions and lack of ball bearings. It could be that the demands of the war could be straining a system that was unhealthy from prior to the war and covered up by corruption. If your running at 75% capacity, you can cover up a missing 10% due to corruption, but if your running at 95%, that missing 10% starts showing up and causing problems. (all numbers are WAG's)

[Soldier36]

Footage of a strike by a Russian Iskander 9M723-K5 missile with a cluster warhead on a Ukrainian Buk-M1 air defense system in the Sumy region of Ukraine. The Buk-M1 air defense system was covering the entry of a Ukrainian armored group into the territory of the Kursk region of Russia. The first strike by an Iskander missile did not destroy the Buk-M1 air defense system, but the missiles launched spontaneously in the system. After the abnormal launch of the missiles, the crew of the Buk-M1 air defense system decided to hide in the forest. The start of the Buk-M1 air defense system movement can be seen after the spontaneous launch of the second missile. The movement of the air defense system was tracked by a Russian drone, after which a second strike was carried out at the location of the Ukrainian Buk-M1 air defense system, but with an Iskander missile with a conventional warhead. As a result of the strike by the Iskander missile, the Buk-M1 air defense system was destroyed.

 

 

[Soldier36]

Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, made in the US, will receive factory-installed "Mangal" protection. The new protection will be manufactured by Rinat Akhmetov's Ukrainian company Metinvest. Screens for Ukrainian T-64 and T-72 tanks and American-made M1A1SA Abrams tanks have also been launched into production. It is worth noting that the Russian army also uses this type of protection, equipping tanks and infantry fighting vehicles with it. This type of protection is often criticized for its appearance, but it protects equipment from being hit by FPV drones. The protection consists of lattice screens weighing about 430 kg, which protect the combat vehicle from the sides and from above. The Ukrainian version of the "Mangal" type protection will differ from the Russian one, in which the lattice screens will be sliding. How and where the sliding of the lattices is implemented is not reported.

 

 

[crazyinsane105]

Good video overall, but also want to point out that sending 31 Abram tanks is a bit useless IMO

Edited August 7, 2024 by crazyinsane105

[Markus Becker]

Gettin nervous? 

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A state of emergency has been declared in the Kursk region of Russia, as a rare cross-border attack by Ukrainian troops continued for a second day.

The acting regional governor, Alexei Smirnov, said the move was necessary "to eliminate the consequences of enemy forces coming into the region".

Thousands of people have also been evacuated from border areas, Mr Smirnov said earlier, adding that doctors were being drafted in from other cities.

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2n9y4nm3lo

[crazyinsane105]

2 hours ago, Markus Becker said:

Gettin nervous? 

 

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm2n9y4nm3lo

I mean, wouldn’t any country declare a state of emergency if hundreds of enemy troops are within the province? It would be stranger for them to be like ‘ah, nothing to worry about’

[Roman Alymov]

5 hours ago, crazyinsane105 said:

I mean, wouldn’t any country declare a state of emergency if hundreds of enemy troops are within the province? It would be stranger for them to be like ‘ah, nothing to worry about’

Actually, "declare a state of emergency" is regional-level decision, while on federal level there is next to no reaction, so "‘ah, nothing to worry about’" is what our pro-Western elite is practicing (while public opinion is furious).

      Text from https://t.me/voenkorKotenok/58024

"It is necessary to understand and be aware of how difficult the situation of the Russian army is. How to conduct full-fledged combined-arms combat operations, especially of an offensive nature, in conditions of numerical superiority of the enemy? I repeat, we are short of people. On paper, they seem to be there, but in reality they are not. As a result, we are forced to attack forces that outnumber us by about 1 to 3 (!). But that's not how the laws of war work. And this can turn out to be, you know, what. At the same time, it was announced that there would be no mobilization in the Russian Federation. Not yet.

It turns out that without declaring war, martial law, the military leadership's hands are tied, including legislatively. Under martial law, as you know, the army is in command, not civilian administrations, mobilization is announced, units and formations are saturated with personnel, including in dangerous areas where there is a breakthrough. But now the military is actually prohibited from doing this for non-military reasons. This requires a political decision.

Personally, it is a mystery to me — why is war not declared if there is a direct invasion of the territory of the Russian Federation? The Kursk region was attacked, settlements along with citizens were under enemy control: the region did not even declare counter-terror operation. In our Caucasus, three terrorists will gather in the house — it is announced counter-terror operation.. But it is precisely the counter-terrorism format that involves certain actions, including the rescue of personnel and the eviction of the population. 

The Armed Forces of Ukraine are conducting a combined—arms operation on the territory of Russia, which turns into pure terror - the capture of not only military personnel, but also civilians, demonstrative strikes on monasteries and the death of people. Representatives of the Russian Foreign Ministry explain to the whole world that this is a form of terrorism, which is actually the case. But we are in no hurry to declare counterterrorism. 

If words differ from deeds, it inevitably catches the eye and begs for conclusions."

[alejandro_]

Note rubber screens in upgraded T-72s, probably to reduce IR singature. 



Same in T-80BVMs

Omsktransmash sent T-80BVM tanks with new anti-drone protection to the Russian army

https://iz.ru/1739869/2024-08-08/omsktransmash-otpravil-armii-rf-tanki-t-80bvm-s-novoi-antidronovoi-zashchitoi

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[bojan]

40someting does not company make.

PS. Those were border guards, who have only light armament.

[TrustMe]

51 minutes ago, bojan said:

40someting does not company make.

PS. Those were border guards, who have only light armament.

If I was Russia, even border guards close to the lines would be armed to the teeth. 

[Markus Becker]

43 minutes ago, TrustMe said:

If I was Russia, even border guards close to the lines would be armed to the teeth. 

They should be rather well armed considering the state of affairs with the folks on the other side of the border. 

[Mighty_Zuk]

I heard it's mostly just rosgvardia in these areas. Is that true?

[seahawk]

"Just" is maybe not the right description.

[Soldier36]

Russian T-80BVM tanks have been given enhanced protection against drones. The Russian tank plant Omsktransmash has shown the process of upgrading Russian tanks taken out of storage and upgrading them to the T-80BVM version. The video shows additional enhancement of the T-80BVM tank's protection. The plant has heard the wishes of tank crews, and in addition to the standard protection against drones, in the form of a "barbecue" and gratings, protection has been added to the engine-transmission compartment. The engine-transmission compartment of the tank and its rear part are equipped with additional protection, this was the weak point of the tank, it is worth noting that many tanks do not have protection. The video shows additional gratings and layers of reinforced rubber. The tanks also have continuous protection for the guide wheels. A batch of T-80BVM tanks with the new anti-drone protection has already been transferred to the troops.

 

 

[Roman Alymov]

1 hour ago, Mighty_Zuk said:

I heard it's mostly just rosgvardia in these areas. Is that true?

No, first of all actually "Rosgvardia" is just ambrella name covering all armed formations that are not Army and Police (for example the guys who arrive to check what happened if your house/flat teft alarm activated - are also "Rosgvardia". No doubt there were some "Rosgvardia" people in the region (as in any other), but they are not the people armed and trained to oppose enemy armor company (even if it is light armor).

Second, there were also border guards (they are officially not "units" but "departments" of "Border service", like Police - not like in Soviet time). But border guards presence on this boeder was traditionally wery thin, since it is not "old Soviet" border and not even marked. Prfobably couple of hundred of men in entire region of breakthrough. Also, there were some conscripts  - not clear what they were doing, probably maintaining defencive lines (that were not manned by significant Army units).

[TrustMe]

No matter the defensive unit. Ukraine seem's to have found a weak spot in Russia's lines.

[Yama]

2 minutes ago, TrustMe said:

No matter the defensive unit. Ukraine seem's to have found a weak spot in Russia's lines.

I don't think it took much 'finding': general assumption has been that Ukraine should not attempt to invade Russian territory, this has allowed Russia to keep its own border lightly manned while Ukraine was forced to maintain credible defense there as there was always a chance Russians might invade over the border again (and they did some time ago).

Now Ukraine has come up with courage to break this paradigm. Will it prove to be useful? Too early to say yet, but, it's a change.

[Stuart Galbraith]

Anything you do to make your opponent respond to you, rather than fight on terms he dictates, is a good day. Particularly hardly any of them turn up...

I posted in the other Ukraine thread someones video describing the opportunities this area offers. Its worth looking at.

[JWB]

 

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