Posted on 08/01/2023 8:44:02 AM PDT by SpeedyInTexas
This list only includes destroyed vehicles and equipment of which photo or videographic evidence is available. Therefore, the amount of equipment destroyed is significantly higher than recorded here. Small arms, ATGMs, MANPADS, loitering munitions, drones used as unmanned bait, civilian vehicles, trailers and derelict equipment are not included in this list. All possible effort has gone into avoiding duplicate entries and discerning the status of equipment between captured or abandoned. Many of the entries listed as 'abandoned' will likely end up captured or destroyed. Similarly, some of the captured equipment might be destroyed if it can't be recovered. When the origin of a piece of equipment can't be established, it is not included in the list. The Soviet flag is used when the equipment in question was produced prior to 1991. This list is constantly updated as additional footage becomes available.
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Previous day’s thread: https://freerepublic.com/focus/bloggers/4171765/posts
Calling someone a RuZZian on FR is considered an insult.
Calling someone a Comrade on FR is considered an insult.
Summarizing this war:
A tragedy for Ukraine.
A disaster for RuZZia.
A strategic win for the USA. The biggest winner of the war.
“More than three decades after Reagan left office, most Republicans still believe that America is a force for good.”
“1/ Thread: Analysis of Russian defensive network and field fortifications on Kopani-Robotyne-Tokmak sector of the Zaporizhzhia front. This analysis was done using Sentinel Hub EO imagery and commercially available very high-resolution satellite imagery by Airbus DS Pléiades Neo.
2/ Russian defenses have been constructed along dominant heights and ridgelines. Defenses have been established at depth of 25-30km from Russian forward line of friendly troops (FLOT) all the way to the city of Tokmak.
3/ There are several distinct layers or defensive zones. Zone 1: first 3-4km from the RuFLOT is the forward security zone consisting of individual squad or platoon outposts and individual company strongpoints.
4/ Zone 2: first defensive line, 2-3km deep. Company trenches and strongpoints arranged along key terrain features in continuous line. This zone has seen recent additions and is constantly being improved. Villages of Kopani and Robotyne form the linchpins of this position.
5/ Zone 3: 4-5km deep zone with reserve- and possible decoy positions. This zone is also where majority of the local Russian artillery and mechanized reserves will be maneuvering behind the first defense line. Multiple shelter areas for vehicles and equipment observed.
6/ Zone 4: Prepared main defensive line. Massive multilayered trench lines with anti-tank ditches and dragons’ teeth obstacles. Extensive minefields are likely. These fortifications form nearly uniformly continuous defensive belt across the front. Built 3-4km deep.
7/ Zone 5: Reserve and fallback positions behind the main defensive line (zone 3). Zone 6: Town of Tokmak and the surrounding AT-ditch and strongpoints form the last fallback and reserve position on this sector, prepared for all-around defense.
8/ I have complied a collection of samples of different field fortification types and examples from across this sector. Note that the high resolution Pléiades Neo images are from 13thMAR 23 so they are quite old at this point. Many fortifications were under construction.
9/ 1: Forwardmost Russian platoon (+) strongpoint 600m wide. 2: 1,20km company (-) trench line. 3: 500m wide trench in tree line + additional trenches under construction. 4: Two squad or section outposts guarding a gap between positions.
10/ 5: Company trench system 1600m wide under construction. 6: Anti-tank ditch at the northern edge of Robotyne + small squad strongpoints. 7: Trenches, dugouts, and AT-ditches west of Robotyne. 8: Trenches under construction, northern edge of Kopani.
11/ 9: Reserve trench under construction south of Robotyne. 10: Trenches and dugouts being constructed on heights overlooking Rivne. 11: Two 300m wide platoon strongpoints under construction. 12. 300m wide platoon strongpoint between Solodka Balka and Novoprokopivka.
12/ 13: Around Solodka Balka, 11km behind the RuFLOT, a multilayered main defensive line is being constructed. It comprises of AT-ditches, dragons teeth obstacles, minefields, and multiple consecutive trench lines at average depth of 2-3km. 14/ 14-15: as can be seen from this sentinel image, the Russian trench lines and fortifications continue on both sides of Solodka Balka strongpoint with multiple fallback positions and reserve trenches. Russians can deploy multiple battalions of infantry along this defensive belt
14/ 14-15: as can be seen from this sentinel image, the Russian trench lines and fortifications continue on both sides of Solodka Balka strongpoint with multiple fallback positions and reserve trenches. Russians can deploy multiple battalions of infantry along this defensive belt
15/ Finally before Tokmak, there is a second robust reserve line 6-7km behind Solodka Balka. Tokmak is also surrounded by circular AT-ditch and multiple separate strongpoints. Village of Ocheretuvate is also being fortified for all-around defense.
15/ Finally before Tokmak, there is a second robust reserve line 6-7km behind Solodka Balka. Tokmak is also surrounded by circular AT-ditch and multiple separate strongpoints. Village of Ocheretuvate is also being fortified for all-around defense.
16/ But that’s enough for today. You can find more about the Russian fortifications on our map at: https://scribblemaps.com/maps/view/The-War-in-Ukraine/091194… (From the sidebar click “Russian defence lines”)
17/ Finally we would like to thank @wihurinrahasto for funding our research and enabling us to purchase commercial satellite imagery. This analysis would not have been possible without them. This thread will be followed by tactical-operational analysis at later date.?
https://twitter.com/Inkvisiit/status/1655584386601951238
“Smoke rises over Sevastopol. One arrival seems to be confirmed.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1686394508081324032
“Explosions in Mariupol reported. Russian sources say Storm Shadows are being used.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1686390416487432193
“There was another UAV attack on Moscow City tonight. One UAV reportedly hit the same building that was struck on July 29.”
https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1686180379575595009
“Destroyed 🇷🇺 BMP-1 near the settlement of Ozerianivka, Donetsk region.”
https://twitter.com/lost_warinua/status/1686330287574122496
“The US concluded agreements with Bulgaria and South Korea on the supply of 155-mm ammunition to Ukraine and is negotiating with Japan. It includes deliveries in the short term and plans to increase production in the US over the next two years.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1686279401032318976
“Destroyed 🇷🇺BMD-2 “V” somewhere on the front line.”
https://twitter.com/lost_warinua/status/1686326639787909120
“Unknown people set fire to the military enlistment office in Ulan-Ude.“
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1686364774034972672
“They stopped the occupier with anti-aircraft guns“
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1686360870895423488
“Captured 🇷🇺 BMP-3 “Z” with set of additional protection near the settlement of Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia region.”
https://twitter.com/lost_warinua/status/1686088702475325440
Ruzzian tourists in Georgia this week announcing that Ruzzia is still the USSR:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GhY_p2Ip9HM
“A ruZZian Lancet FPV kamikaze drone is shot down by AFU small arms fire.”
https://twitter.com/UKikaski/status/1686147863074496512
“Russian Propaganda Mil-Analyst Rybar: ruZZian attempts to eliminate AFU incursions on the left bank of occupied Kherson have failed “
A very unpleasant situation is developing near the Antonovsky bridge, where Ukrainian formations not only hold a bridgehead, but also try to move deep into the territory on the left bank of the Dnieper.
Despite the systematic fire strike, the enemy reaches the southernmost islands, and artillery from Sadovoe on the right bank delivers harassing blows on the northern outskirts of Aleshki.
The problem of the presence of the enemy on the left bank of the Dnieper has not gone away: attacks do not seem to pose a serious threat, but due to their systematic nature, they are dangerous in the future. Perhaps the countermeasures being taken are not effective enough, and now is the time to change something.””
https://twitter.com/UKikaski/status/1686133268809195520
“A Russian Lancet loitering munition successfully targeting a Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM launcher decoy in #Kherson Oblast.”
“Although the vehicle looks somewhat realistic, due to the slightly incorrect proportions, antenna differences and lack of secondaries as the launch tubes are smashed and torn apart, we can state with high confidence that it is a decoy.”
https://twitter.com/UAWeapons/status/1686332475226640385
“Ukraine is currently firing up to 8,000 rounds of artillery a day...according to American officials.” “The US is now also working to ramp up supply of the shells, with a target of producing up to 90,000 a month by FY 2025...compared with 24,000 now””
https://twitter.com/RALee85/status/1686230452879630337
“Ruzzian tourists in Georgia this week announcing that Ruzzia is still the USSR”
USSR was defeated once and will be defeated again.
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