Posted on 02/24/2024 5:59:01 AM PST 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. Loitering munitions, drones used as unmanned bait, civilian vehicles 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 a vehicle is captured and then lost in service with its new owners, it is only added as a loss of the original operator to avoid double listings. When the origin of a piece of equipment can't be established, it's 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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“How does one make a brutal, unwarranted invasion fair?”
The invasion was not fair, but the settlement may be.
Restitution? Reparations?
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 8, 2025
Ukrainian forces struck Russia’s state-owned Kombinat Kristal oil storage facility near Engels, Saratov Oblast on the night of January 7 to 8. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukraine’s Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) and the Unmanned Systems Forces struck the oil storage facility and caused a large fire.[1] The Ukrainian General Staff reported that the facility provides fuel for the Russian military’s Engels-2 Air Base and noted that strike will create logistical issues for Russia’s strategic aircraft based at the airfield. Geolocated footage published on January 8 shows a large fire at the storage facility, and Russian sources noted that the fire continued to burn into the morning of January 8.[2] Saratov Oblast Governor Roman Busargin claimed that debris from a falling drone struck an unspecified industrial facility near Engels but later acknowledged that the strike caused a fire in the area.[3]
Ukrainian forces struck a command post of the Russian 8th Combined Arms Army (CAA) (Southern Military District [SMD]) on January 8 in occupied Khartsyzk, Donetsk Oblast.[4] The Ukrainian General Staff reported that the 8th CAA used this command post to coordinate operations in Kurakhove.[5] Russian sources amplified reports on January 8 that a Ukrainian purported Storm Shadow strike against Lgov, Kursk Oblast on December 30 killed at least one serviceman in the Russian 104th Airborne (VDV) Regiment (76th VDV Division) and three servicemen in the 76th VDV Division.[6]
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-january-8-2025
GeoConfirmed UKR - Investigation
When Ukraine undertakes offensive operations, Russia attempts to manipulate/influence the information environment.
For nearly three years, we have been monitoring the war in Ukraine, and another notable trend has emerged:
whenever Ukraine initiates an offensive operation, social media becomes inundated with claims of significant Ukrainian losses. However, we have observed that these claims often consist of disinformation: they may reference outdated losses, incidents from different regions, or even Russian losses reported as Ukrainian losses... (I kid you not).
This misinformation is often compiled in a way that suggests Ukraine’s offensive efforts are failing, thereby attempting to sway public perception.
THREAD
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1877076385669460463.html
🍈 the sgt Schultz of FR, fighting his battle of the bulge with chest full of medals 😂
Putin played his hand, thought his energy was an ace in the hole and he went all in. Turns out the US had a straight flush.
Will be interesting to see if XI decides to make a move in eastern Russian federation.
Restitution? Reparations? Expulsion!
Reporting From Ukraine:
https://www.youtube.com/@RFU/videos
Reporting From Ukraine Uncensored Combat Footage (from this and past Reports) is found on Telegram:
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The complete transcript.
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[ Russians Paralyzed. Ukrainian Jets Dodge Missiles & Strike Camps ]
Today [ Jan 06, 8 pm ], there is interesting news from the Kursk direction.
Here, the skies above Kursk are becoming an increasingly important battleground in Ukraine’s mission to dismantle Russian military capabilities.
Ukrainian pilots demonstrated master-class skills, while working under great danger, evading Russian missiles at the last moment to support their troops on the ground, and deal maximal damage to the enemy.
Ukraine’s primary objective is to dismantle Russian command centers, disrupt troop concentrations, and sever military communication networks, strategically timed to maximize it’s impact in the ongoing operations.
Recently, Ukrainian forces launched a coordinated offensive across multiple axes, near Bolshoe Soldatskoye, Sudzha, Novoivanovka, and Tiotkino.
This has significantly strained Russian defenses, as they had already suffered from weeks of heavy losses in both manpower and equipment. The renewed Ukrainian offensive has alarmed Russian military analysts across the board, with claims ranging from a stable defense, to a full-on collapse of the Russian frontline.
As you already know, the weeks of ongoing battles severely depleted Russian and North Korean resources, causing gaps in their lines to appear, and forcing them to call additional reinforcements from the Donbas regions. Recognizing this opportunity, the Ukrainian high command immediately planned to seize the initiative.
Interestingly, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, General Oleksandr Syrskyi, visited frontline troops to finalize plans for the operation, just hours before its launch. Not to raise suspicion about his presence, he combined the opportunity to present awards to the soldiers from the 225th Assault and 82nd Air Assault Brigades.
To bolster their ground offensive, Ukrainians significantly intensified precision strikes on Russian command posts and troop concentrations in the Kursk region, aiming to disrupt Moscow’s ability to organize an effective defense.
In Ivanovskoye, a Ukrainian HIMARS strike targeted a Russian military encampment, delivering a devastating blow to the leadership of the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade, by eliminating several of its high-ranking officers.
Meanwhile, near Lgov, a Ukrainian Storm Shadow missile strike reportedly hit the command post of the 76th VDV Division.
According to Russian sources, the attack killed 8 senior commanders and injured 20 other soldiers, dealing a severe blow to the operational capacity of one of Russia’s main units in the region, directly disrupting the chain of command, and setting the right conditions for the Russians not to be able to respond on time after Ukrainians attack.
Ukraine’s tactical edge lies in its use of precision munitions, which enable accurate strikes with a high probability of success. These advanced weapons allow Ukrainian forces to maximize their impact on Russian infrastructure and personnel.
However, significant challenges remain.
The Ukrainian Air Force relies on older aircraft, munitions with a limited range, close to the range of the Russian air defenses, which increases the vulnerability of Ukrainian jets. Even while being spread thin and already having lost dozens of valuable pieces of equipment, Russian forces still employ a vast network of air defense systems, and conduct active aerial patrols, making Ukrainian operations inherently risky.
To mitigate these disadvantages and still fulfill their operations, Ukrainian pilots employ daring tactics. Flying at low altitudes near the front lines, they ascend briefly to release their bombs, before rapidly seeking cover. This approach minimizes the window for Russian defenses to intercept them, but demands exceptional skill and poses a substantial danger to the pilots.
A recently released video from Kursk showcasing a Ukrainian MiG-29 evading a Russian missile highlights the perils and proficiency of Ukraine’s aerial forces. Despite constant Russian claims of downing Ukrainian jets, there is no evidence to support them, and the results of the Ukrainian air forces speak for themselves.
Overall, the air battle over Kursk is part of the Ukrainian strategy to cut the head off the Russian snake and maintain the momentum in their counteroffensive. In addition to aerial operations, Ukraine continues to strike enemy command posts with HIMARS to slow down reaction time, and provide support for troops on the ground.
These efforts, combined with ongoing mechanized assaults, aim to entirely disrupt the Russian plans for retaking the Kursk region, exposing Russian weaknesses right before the inauguration of the new US president, Donald Trump.
Russian losses reported by Oryxs, January 2025:
Tanks: 3677,
destroyed: 2613
damaged: 157
abandoned: 373
captured: 534
Towed Artillery: 421
destroyed: 259
damaged: 59
abandoned: 5
captured: 98
Self-Propelled Artillery: 863
destroyed: 701
damaged: 47
abandoned: 6
captured: 109
OT:
During a livestream on X on Tuesday, Musk said that Starship’s 7th launch would be delayed “three or four days,” noting that it would now be set for “probably sometime next week.” The update comes after SpaceX was originally aiming to launch Starship for its 7th flight on Friday.
the seventh launch is also set to be the first time SpaceX has attempted to deploy a payload using Starship, with the company aiming to deploy as many as 10 Starlink simulators as part of testing to evaluate the reusable ship’s deployment capabilities.
The Starship will also be aiming to splashdown in the Indian Ocean, instead of catching the vessel with the so-called “Mechazilla” arm.
Following its last launch, SpaceX told the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) that it was looking to gain approval to launch Starship as many as 25 times per year.
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Some time next week not tomorrow
Site does not, never has issue date of updates. Sorry about previous message.
MSNBC laughing at #Ukranians that most of their men are dead and their women are now competing to get in the US. #Zelensky has sacrificed his entire nation for #Biden money laundering machine and now they are laughing.
These 🇺🇦Women will end up likely trafficked for years pic.twitter.com/JhHrQZugxF— Arthur Morgan (@ArthurM40330824) January 9, 2025
Ukraine Targets Strategic Bomber Fuel Supplies In Long-Range Strike On Russia
The strike was designed to keep Russian bombers from generating combat sorties.
https://www.twz.com/news-features/ukraine-targets-strategic-bomber-fuel-supplies-in-long-range-strike-on-russia
It is a very informative article.
Reporting From Ukraine:
https://www.youtube.com/@RFU/videos
Reporting From Ukraine Uncensored Combat Footage (from this and past Reports) is found on Telegram:
https://t.me/RFUEnglish or @RFUEnglish
[ You need to have the Telegram app to view the larger videos. ]
The complete transcript.
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[ No Survivors: North Koreans Try to Attack Tanks with AK-47s ]
Today [ Jan 09, 8 pm ], there are important updates from the Kursk direction.
Here, the ongoing battle in the Kursk region has seen Russian forces desperately attempting to halt the Ukrainian offensive at any cost, resorting once again to their North Korean allies for help.
This left Ukrainians unimpressed, as they steamrolled through another North Korean human wave, even after they ran out of ammunition.
The main Russian objective is to prevent Ukrainian forces from penetrating deeper into strategic areas, particularly the larger village of Bolshoye Soldatskoye. Should Ukrainians gain control of this settlement, they would solidify their hold over the salient, complicating Russian logistics and making counteroffensives even costlier and less effective.
This is because the many houses in Bolshoye Soldatskoye and the surrounding settlements, provide excellent concealment for both Ukrainian soldiers and their logistics, allowing them to spread out their forces more. The stakes are high, as Ukrainian consolidation in this area would make it significantly harder for Russian forces to slice off sections of the salient or encircle its northern part without incurring devastating losses.
To achieve this goal, Russian commanders urgently redeployed North Korean forces from positions near Novoivanovka and Kruglenkoe to the eastern side of the salient. These forces were thrown into a counteroffensive role in a bid to stall the Ukrainian advance.
This hasty redeployment highlights the growing desperation of Russian troops, who publicly say everything is under control, but continue to rely on inexperienced foreign units to bolster their severely depleted ranks.
Using North Korean infantry in mass wave attacks provides a temporary advantage to Russian forces. Though outdated, these “meat waves” can slow down the Ukrainian advance as clearing out these vast numbers from the area requires more time and effort. Such delay could allow Russian forces to deploy reinforcements, using Bolshoye Soldatskoye as a logistical hub. However, the disadvantages of this approach are stark.
North Korean units, already battered and understrength from previous engagements, also lack artillery and mechanized support, essential for sustained combat due to their improper integration into Russian forces. As a result, they were forced to rely on infantry assaults against well-prepared Ukrainian mechanized units, which was a strategy destined to fail.
Ukrainian forces capitalized on the weaknesses of the North Korean units. Equipped with advanced drone surveillance and electronic warfare systems, Ukrainian units meticulously dismantled enemy positions, and intercepted counterattacks with surgical precision.
North Korean units, already demoralized and poorly equipped, found themselves outmatched. Even in cases where Ukrainian units ran out of ammunition, they found a brutal solution.
One striking example comes from a geolocated video showing how a Ukrainian Stryker armored fighting vehicle, operated by the 80th Air Assault Brigade, is physically running over enemy soldiers after exhausting its ammunition. This bold maneuver underscored the disparity in combat effectiveness between the 2 sides, as even against Russian units, Ukrainians would immediately be targeted by FPV drones or anti-tank weapons.
The Ukrainian offensive in Kursk serves both military and political objectives. Militarily, the goal is to disrupt Russian operations around the Kursk salient and force Russia to divert troops from other critical fronts, such as Pokrovsk and Kurakhove. Politically, the offensive aims to expose the weakness of Russian authorities and create domestic discontent.
Each Ukrainian gain in Kursk is a symbolic blow to Russian leadership, undermining President Vladimir Putin’s image at home and abroad. Military experts estimate the operation’s objectives to be 30% military impact and 70% political impact, reflecting Ukraine’s strategic approach to warfare.
Overall, the repeated obliteration of North Korean units in Kursk exemplifies Ukraine’s ability to exploit Russian vulnerabilities, such as lack of support with artillery and mechanized vehicles, while maintaining momentum in its renewed offensive. The battle underscores Russia’s growing reliance on poorly supported units and the unsustainable nature of their defensive strategies.
This failure left the North Koreans isolated and vulnerable, reducing their role to little more than cannon fodder.
By advancing on Bolshoye Soldatskoye, Ukrainians threaten to reshape the tactical landscape and deliver a powerful political message; Russian forces are faltering, and their grip is not as strong as projected by the Kremlin.
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