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Database and Video Overview of the Russian Weaponry in the Donbas
InformNapalm ^ | 09/17/2016 | Falcon Bjorn

Posted on 09/19/2016 8:47:06 AM PDT by Leo Carpathian

InformNapalm international volunteer community identified more than 30 types of weaponry and special equipment of the Russian Armed Forces in the Donbas through open-source intelligence activities (analysis of satellite imagery, chance videos made by bystanders, personal photos from social network accounts of Russian mercenaries and military personnel, etc.). Most of the identified pieces are relatively new types which entered service with the Russian Army from 2004 to 2015. The weapons and equipment presented in the report directly point to the Russian presence in the occupied parts of Luhansk and Donetsk Oblasts. This report features only confirmed data. We did not use include the information about the types of equipment reported by intelligence agencies of Ukraine without photo or video evidence. We also did not include the Buk surface-to-air missile system (SAM), which destroyed MH17 airliner, since the official report of the investigative group containing the exact modification of the SAM system used is expected in the near future.

It should be noted, that the use of the latest Russian military hardware in the Donbas is not a mass phenomenon, and looks more like spot troop tests. Most part of identified systems are electronic warfare (EW) and signals intelligence (SIGINT) systems. Such types of equipment can only be operated by qualified personnel. Therefore we strongly believe that they have not been transferred to local illegal armed groups. Operation and maintenance of this equipment is carried out by professional Russian servicemen. While testing the novel types of equipment, Russian political leadership continues saturating the occupied territories of Ukraine with the de-mothballed Soviet legacy weapons.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government
KEYWORDS: crimea; occupation; russia; ukraine
So much for "Ukrainian Separatists" and Budapest agreement.
1 posted on 09/19/2016 8:47:06 AM PDT by Leo Carpathian
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To: Leo Carpathian

I am in love with the BTR-82A armored personnel carrier.

I want one.

I think it will be very useful in the coming times of uncertainty.


2 posted on 09/19/2016 9:05:32 AM PDT by T-Bone Texan (Don't be a lone wolf. Form up small leaderlesss cells ASAP !)
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To: Leo Carpathian

Shocking that Russia would send advisors and specialists to the Ukraine when the west wouldn’t think of doing that /s

Cameron: Britain to send military advisers to Ukraine | The European ...
europeanpost.co/cameron-britain-to-send-military-advisers-to-ukraine/
Feb 24, 2015 - UK Prime Minister says service personnel to provide infantry training as well as advice on logistics, medical care and tactical intelligence.


3 posted on 09/19/2016 9:16:54 AM PDT by PAR35
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To: T-Bone Texan

Gallons per mile EPA rating.


4 posted on 09/19/2016 9:20:49 AM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: Leo Carpathian

Looks like an invasion. Yet Ukraine still calls it “terrorism.” Curious, that.


5 posted on 09/19/2016 9:26:07 AM PDT by lodi90 (Clear choice for Conservatives now: TRUMP or lose)
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To: T-Bone Texan
but i'd settle for a V-150

6 posted on 09/19/2016 5:54:21 PM PDT by Chode (You Owe Them Nothing - Not Respect, Not Loyalty, Not Obedience, NOTHING! ich bin ein Deplorable...)
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To: Chode

Screw that, I’ll take the M-60 behind it.


7 posted on 09/19/2016 8:10:36 PM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Democrats... BETRAYING America since 1828.)
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To: 2CAVTrooper
yeah but, the 150 i can work on(mostly 2 1/2ton truck parts) the track not so much... and prolly be better to have a minigun turret instead of a main gun, i get yer point though
8 posted on 09/19/2016 8:35:38 PM PDT by Chode (You Owe Them Nothing - Not Respect, Not Loyalty, Not Obedience, NOTHING! ich bin ein Deplorable...)
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To: Chode

IIRC, the V150, and 300 used parts from 5 tons.


9 posted on 09/23/2016 9:36:03 PM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Democrats... BETRAYING America since 1828.)
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To: 2CAVTrooper
the 200/300 i know were 5ton but i thought the 150 axles/drive train were 2 1/2, it's been a looong time so you're prolly right
10 posted on 09/23/2016 10:08:47 PM PDT by Chode (You Owe Them Nothing - Not Respect, Not Loyalty, Not Obedience, NOTHING! ich bin ein Deplorable...)
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