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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As they launch more and more drone and missile strikes, UKR is rapidly running out of missiles to counter. Eventually Kh-class and cruise missiles will have no problem murdering civilians. Thanks to 47 halting of military supplies.
I’m sure banking sanctions are being widely cheered and are a great comfort for Ukrainians, as they die under the onslaught off Russian missiles, while the military gets overrun and troops die, due to lack of intel and satellite images.
47 doing everything he can to ensure a Russian military victory.
Why would they want to destroy the Kerch Bridge now
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Because it would be a huge personal blow to Putin and could cost him his life. And a huge military victory and national morale booster, after being betrayed.
“ Imagine telling yourself in 2016 that the Secretary of Defense under the second (third?) Trump administration has a “Deus Vult” tattoo on his bicep”
Sounds good, God Wills it
Wouldn’t count on that, these fools have made no attempt to hide their corruption is my guess.
They never thought they would actually be investigated
Video filmed by the Russians who attempted to enter the rear of AFU positions in #Sudzha, #Kursk AO, by traveling through an abandoned gas pipeline. They ended up being destroyed as soon as they exited the pipe.
https://x.com/UKikaski/status/1898508646117777773
European states continue efforts to supplement intelligence sharing with Ukraine following the US suspension. French Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Spokesperson Christophe Lemonde stated on March 8 that European states discussed how to try to compensate for the intelligence that the United States “may stop providing” during that March 6 EU summit.[7] French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated on March 6 that France would continue to provide intelligence to Ukraine.[8] French outlet Intelligence Online reported on March 7 that Safran.AI, a subsidiary of French defense corporation Safran, will provide Ukraine's Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) with a data fusion platform to analyze French satellite imagery and that Safran.AI and the GUR signed the agreement at the end of February 2025 — before the US suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine.[9] Two Ukrainian officers told Time that some European intelligence agencies are trying to fill the gap following the US suspension of intelligence sharing to Ukraine but that it will take time for European authorities to deploy these capabilities and that Europe is unlikely to entirely make up for the US intelligence capability “any time soon.”[10]
Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport announced on March 7 that it signed a $248 million contract with the Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) to supply India with tank engines to re-motorize T-72 tanks.[95] The contract provides for the supply of the engines and the organization of production of T-72 engines in India. Rosoboronexport did not specify when it will deliver these engines.
https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-8-2025
Important information about the situation in the Kursk region
A lot of different (not always verified) information is coming in about the advance of our troops in the Kursk region. We talked to a number of interlocutors who are well informed about the progress of the offensive. We cannot publish all the information, but it is important to understand what is actually happening.
Point 1. The Russian Armed Forces are indeed carrying out serious offensive measures, the purpose of which is to liberate the entire territory of the Kursk region captured by the enemy with the transition to the offensive in the neighboring Sumy region of Ukraine. Active preparation has been carried out for the last two weeks, there was detailed reconnaissance, attempts were made to advance along a number of sections of the front with the aim of taking the Sudzha-Yunakovka highway under fire control . In a number of populated areas, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are indeed retreating, a number of victorious statements about the liberation of villages are expected. For the reader's understanding - local residents in the occupied territory remained only in Sudzha.
Point 2. Units of the Korean army did indeed take part in limited offensive actions. They showed themselves well, although not ideally. They still have a hard time with equipment, drones in particular.
Point 3. Losses. Unfortunately, they are inevitable with such a serious offensive. Many Koreans died, although fewer than expected. But their fate is of little interest to us. Our guys are heroically gnawing on the Kursk soil. The losses are mainly due to the enemy's use of FPV drones. We will not name the exact number of casualties, but we will tell you about the operation that has already made a lot of noise.
Using the Urengoy-Pomary-Uzhgorod gas pipeline, our guys tried to carry out a cunning but risky operation. Without details, but the result is sad. The General Staff says that information about a possible enemy ambush was received by the command before our guys were sent, but it was ignored. “It was a very risky operation, which, unfortunately, did not bring us success. Alas, many good guys were lost today,” the source said. Another source specified that we are talking about 52 missing or killed. He is inclined to believe that the commanders ignored the information about the ambush in pursuit of medals and orders. “Let them conduct an investigation. But this is not the first time that the lives of the guys are risked very thoughtlessly. They want to curry favor with the command,” the source states.
In general, as in other areas of the front, there are successes. This is true. But there are also obvious problems that cannot be hidden.
Erdogan suspected of preparing a strike against Russia in the Caucasus. The Kremlin is going to ask Trump for help
Turkish President Erdogan may be involved in the activation of Islamists and supporters of separatist movements in the Caucasus. Such concerns were expressed by several of our sources in the Presidential Administration and among the security forces.
“Currently, there is a serious activation of Islamists and other destructive movements in the Caucasus. Religious extremists and separatists who want the Caucasian republics to separate from Russia are raising their heads. Many were surprised that Telegram was blocked in Dagestan and Chechnya . If you knew what processes are happening there, which, thank God, are not visible to everyone, you would not be surprised,” the interlocutor in the Kremlin noted.
According to him, “there are serious suspicions that hostility towards Russia in the Caucasus is being incited on the basis of Islam. And that Erdogan is personally involved in this.” “You know, he is trying to weaken Russia in every possible way - he is laying claim to Crimea , he has done nasty things in Syria, and so on. And in the Caucasus, the Turks seem to be preparing an unpleasant and very painful blow for us. A blow, essentially, religious. There are suspicions that our still partners are helping the Islamists in every possible way. Financially and otherwise,” the channel's interlocutor believes. He promised to provide evidence of Turkey's involvement in such actions later, but he is convinced that it exists.
A source in the FSB confirmed “the activation of Islamists and separatists in the Caucasus.” But he refused to comment on the Turkish connection, saying that “politicians know better.” Another of our interlocutors in the Kremlin believes that Trump should help Russia cope with the Turkish threat. “The weakening of such an impudent player, which Turkey is trying to become, is beneficial to the United States. As you know , we once wanted to strike Erdogan ourselves. But we decided not to waste our resources, there are not many of them. Now the Americans can help strike this blow. At the same time, Trump, by the way, can show Europe that it is better not to joke with America. Especially if Russia is America's ally,” the source said.
He declined to say whether there had already been conversations on this topic with US representatives, promising “to tell everything and even show it later.”
In early to mid-March, the Chinese, Iranian and Russian navies will hold a joint exercise called “Security Bond 2025”. The exercise is planned to be organized and implemented in the area near the Iranian port of Chabahar. It will mainly carry out exercises in subjects such as attacking maritime targets, spot checks and arrests, damage control, and joint search and rescue, aiming to deepen military mutual trust and pragmatic cooperation among the armed forces of the participating countries. China will send the 47th escort fleet destroyer Baotou and the comprehensive supply ship Gaoyou Lake to participate in the exercise.
http://www.mod.gov.cn/gfbw/qwfb/16373805.html
In late November 2024, the Russian Aerospace Forces and the Chinese Air Force conducted patrols over the waters of the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, as well as the western Pacific Ocean. In September, the Russian and Chinese armies conducted joint naval exercises. In October, the countries also practiced repelling a missile attack in the Pacific Ocean.
Iranian newspaper
“The exercise will be held near Iran’s Chabahar port in the Sea of Oman, a key gateway between the Strait of Hormuz and the Indian Ocean, which is a strategic route for energy transportation,” Song said. He noted that the three countries participating in the exercise have energy cooperation as well as important strategic interests in maintaining peace and stability in the region. Security Belt-2025 will be the fifth joint naval exercise of China, Iran and Russia
The contract provides for the supply of the engines and the organization of production of T-72 engines in India. Rosoboronexport did not specify when it will deliver these engines.
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1917 Russian tractor engines.
Key point: “Especially if Russia is America’s ally,” the source said.
Opposing forces are thought to be circa:
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