Posted on 04/21/2023 6:19:27 PM PDT by UMCRevMom@aol.com
ARTICLE
Czech Republic offers to expand programme of T-72 tanks modernisation for Ukraine on Ramstein meeting
EUROPEAN PRAVDA
FRIDAY, 21 APRIL 2023, 22:14
HTTPS://WWW.PRAVDA.COM.UA/ENG/NEWS/2023/04/21/7398944/
The Czech Republic expressed its readiness to modernize several dozen more T-72 tanks as part of a partnership project with the United States and the Netherlands to strengthen military support for Kyiv. This was stated at the meeting of the Contact Group on Defence of Ukraine on Friday 21 April.
Source: European Pravda
At the Ramstein air base meeting, Daniel Blazhkovets, Czech Deputy Minister of Defense, said that when it comes to the issue of assistance to Ukraine, the Czech Republic “combines the maximum donations from army stocks, purchases from state funds, community funds and commercial supplies”.
He added that the current priorities of Prague in terms of armed support to Kyiv are BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicles, tanks, large-calibre ammunition, means of electronic warfare, reconnaissance and air defence.
Among other things, as part of a trilateral project with the United States and the Netherlands to supply more than 90 modernised T-72 tanks, Ukraine has already received 37, “and more are being received every month”.
“We propose to increase the production rate by dozens more [tanks – ed] if the partners are interested in financing this project,” said Ales Vytechka, director of the Czech Intergovernmental Defence Cooperation Agency (AMOS).
Blazhkovets added that the Czech Republic is ready to negotiate the creation of a centre for maintenance, repair and overhaul of heavy equipment on the basis of the VOP state company and several private companies.
At the meeting of the Contact Group on Defence of Ukraine in the Ramstein format, a meeting of the heads of defence departments of the countries that are part of the so-called “tank coalition” was held.
The participants of the meeting signed a protocol of intent on the creation of a centre for the repair and maintenance of the Leopard 2 main battle tanks in Poland, previously delivered to Ukraine.
“”The Ruskies are now in control of 90 percent of Bakhmut.””
So nothing has changed in the last couple of weeks?
"Ukrainian forces “probed” Russian lines in the south of the country in apparent preparation for an anticipated counter-offensive."Smaller operations can happen prior to the main attack to test the Russian defenses and responses.
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American military vehicles are already being used on frontlines. The most ridiculous way to get penalized for $500 in Russia. Russians “accidentally” caused friendly fire in Belgorod. Intense combat activity in the South. “The Battle for Kherson” might have started. Ukraine is COMING HOME, BABY! Ukrainians BREAK THROUGH RUSSIAN Defenses. “GRAND CRUSADE” of 400,000.
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0:37 The most ridiculous way to get $500 fine in Russia
4:35 American military vehicles are used on frontlines
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“Ukrainian Units ready for the offensive”
May their battle successes be greater than they hope for.
In effective interaction with other Armed Forces units, the marines carry out both defensive and counter-offensive actions. A vivid example was the operation during which it was possible to take complete control of Verkhni Dachi on the approaches to Vuhledar and defeat the elite of the Russian army – the 155th [Guards] Marine Brigade."
“Ukrainian Units ready for the offensive”
May their battle successes be greater than they hope for.
Pray without ceasing that God will intervene to end Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Sorry about Comment #26
I added map image. Images always seems to destroy written comment :(
Repost of article comment for reading clarity:
Commander-in-Chief explains how Ukrainian marines destroyed Pacific Fleet near Vuhledar
VALENTYNA ROMANENKO — Friday, 21 April 2023, 20:34
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https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/21/7398928/
Commander-in-Chief explains how Ukrainian marines destroyed Pacific Fleet near Vuhledar
DEEP STATE MAP SCREENSHOT
For months, marines have been crushing the Russian invaders near the city of Vuhledar in Donetsk Oblast.
Source: video by Commander-in-Chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi on Facebook
Quote: “Soldiers of the 35th Marine Infantry Brigade named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Ostrohradskyi have been destroying enemy equipment and manpower on the approaches to Vuhledar for months.
Details: It is noted that the Ukrainian marines are constantly training and improving in order to repel Russian invaders on every piece of their native land.
Serhii, one of the commanders of the 35th Marine Brigade, says the following: “There is a strong sense of pride that it was the marines of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who showed the Pacific Fleet their strength, perseverance, resilience, and courage. Moreover, we had more than twenty enemy marines captured, thanks to the effective cooperation of the 35th and 56th brigades.”
In effective interaction with other Armed Forces units, the marines carry out both defensive and counter-offensive actions. A vivid example was the operation during which it was possible to take complete control of Verkhni Dachi on the approaches to Vuhledar and defeat the elite of the Russian army – the 155th [Guards] Marine Brigade.”
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6 NASB
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21 Apr: UNEXPECTED. Russians CUT THE ROAD TO BAKHMUT | War in Ukraine Explained
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I am a Ukrainian. My country has been invaded by Russia. In this video I will tell you what happened on the four hundred and twenty second day of the war.
Day 422: April 21
The freshest reports suggest that the main Ukrainian defense line goes along Krainia Street. The commanders of the units on the ground evaluated the condition of the infrastructure and decided that it was physically no longer fit for defense. According to Russian sources, Russians are maintaining a permanent presence only in the outer quarter of the region, as all buildings in between have been destroyed. This means that in order to maintain constant pressure, they have to make a long hike through the grey zones, which increases their losses due to snipers, mortar, and artillery strikes. As can be seen from the combat footage, the streets in front of Ukrainian positions are filled with Russian corpses.
In the southern part of the region, a fighter from the Ukrainian 1st Border Detachment reported that Russians made 3 attempts to move closer to the high-rise buildings. Unfortunately for Russians, they are attacking from tactically disadvantageous positions, as Ukrainians are not only located in higher buildings but also on a hill. As a result, the Russians failed to develop a bridgehead north of Korsunskogo Street and lost 25 troops. In the meantime, the Ukrainian artillery crews continue to hunt down forces concentrations south of Korsunskogo street. Today’s combat footage showed that the 3rd Assault Brigade eliminated at least 6 houses that were seen to receive ammunition or house Russian troops.
But the biggest news by far is that Russians managed to breach one of the most important lines of fortifications in front of the Khromove highway and cut off supplies to Ukrainian fighters in Bakhmut. Yesterday Russian sources reported that the main axis of advance was changed, and it was once again decided to focus on cutting off the supply roads. As you remember, the closest Russian positions were near the rails, and most of the fights took place along the tree line that separated the Ukrainian-held field and the Russian-held field.
Recently, Russians launched a comprehensive attack and managed to push Ukrainians out of the long trench that leads right to the Khromove highway, which means that they have essentially established physical control over the road. The Advisor to the Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, Yan Gagin, stated that Bakhmut was finally taken into a pocket, and Ukrainian forces have no ability to provide supplies or retreat.
However, if we look at the satellite imagery, we can see that Ukrainians developed an extensive trench network in front of the road, behind the road, and also all over the place. This was done precisely for such a development to ensure that Russians would not be able to control the whole region by just breaching defense in 1 trench. Russian forces opened 3 lines of attack in order to not allow the Ukrainian defense to work synergistically. As a result, 2 attacks were repelled, and 1 Russian attack succeeded, and they established control over the western line. This put Russians in a very inconvenient position, as they are surrounded by Ukrainians. Geolocated footage showed that Ukrainians were using grenade throwers, firing at Russians from 3 sides. A Ukrainian fighter from the Aidar Battalion reported that the situation is under control and, for the most part, Russians are being eliminated and taken captive.
In the face of the overwhelming evidence that the claims of the encirclement of Bakhmut are false, Russian officials faced a huge backlash and pressure. The Head of the Wagner forces, also criticized the DPR authorities for undermining public trust. Shortly, the Head of the DPR made an official follow-up appeal and withdrew the statement about the encirclement of Bakhmut.
Overall, Ukrainians have built a very powerful defense line in front of the Khromove highway that ensures that Russians cannot establish control over the region by breaching just one strong point. Decentralization of defense allowed Ukrainians to immobilize Russian attackers and prevent them from achieving tactical goals. Careful planning ensures that Ukrainian fighters will continue receiving supplies via other small roads because even though Russians got close, they are located behind the hill and have no visual control over the ground south of the highway.
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The Embassy of Albania in the Russian Federation has announced the cancellation of the visa-free regime for citizens of Russia.
European Pravda
Friday, 21 April 2023
https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2023/04/21/7160299/
“The Embassy of the Republic of Albania in the Russian Federation informs that under the amendments of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Albania dated April 20, 2023, in Resolution No. 858 dated December 29, 2021, the visa-free regime for citizens of the Russian Federation is canceled (every year from May 1 to September 30)”, the message of the embassy reads.
The diplomatic mission has warned that to visit Albania, Russians now need to apply for a visa based on the trip purpose.
Previously, Russians could enter the country without a visa from May 1 to September 30. Albania stimulated tourism in this way.
After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, North Macedonia canceled visa-free entry for Russians, Montenegro reduced the summer stay without a visa to 30 days, and Kazakhstan – to 90 days for six months.
In early September 2022, the EU suspended the liberalized visa regime with Russia. Based on it, the European Commission suggested that EU member states introduce a stricter approach (Ukr) to issuing Schengen visas to Russians.
Since then, countries bordering Russia, such as the Baltic states, as well as Finland, Czechia, and Poland, have banned Russian tourists from entering altogether.
VERY useful vid interviewing a Ukrainian pilot (apologies if posted previously.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbSpWo4WbIY
Ukraine badly needs long range SAM systems, as the Russians are starting to use glide bombs. Possibly Ukraine is getting some GLSDB’s themselves, but, those are fairly small (good for avoiding detection & harder to shoot down, but not terribly effective against large / heavy targets.) They still “can” be shot down, but, that said, I believe the GLSDB’s can be launched in TOT salvos.
BTW, my Filipina wife is hearing from relatives that a lot of Russian families are showing up in Philippines.
Ah, the latest propaganda post straight from the Ukrainian Azov/Nazi military! WHY would anyone think this appropriate for FR?
A couple of weeks ago the Ruskies had about 50+% of Bakhmut. The last 10% should be interesting to see how it goes. Probably give it another week and they should have Bakhmut wrapped up.
Next to fall will be Avdiivka. It’s surrounded by the Ruskies right now as I write this.
“””WHY would anyone think this appropriate for FR?””
Why would the largest European war since WWII be of interest to FR?
People who know that the United States and our NATO allies and our global allies are supporting the European nation that Russia is invading? Patriots and pro-Americans and the military supporters?
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“””A couple of weeks ago the Ruskies had about 50+% of Bakhmut.”””
No, a couple of weeks ago the claim was 90%.
Before 2 weeks ago the claim was 85%, and a month ago the claim was 70%.
That leaves out various times over the months when it was declared 100% conquered.
God went marxist
when will that ever happen
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