Posted on 02/24/2024 5:59:01 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas
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Perhaps the drone pilot turned the transponder off.
The Russian Fighter Bomber Telegram channel that was originally bragging about a shoot down is now backtracking saying nothing was shot down.
Flight trackers show that there were no RQ-4 Global Hawk flights over the Black Sea in more than 24 hours. So maybe the Russians harassed a MQ-9 Reaper and that was it. Russia propagandists deflated right now.
No Global Hawk flights today over the Black Sea today.
Belgorod getting blasted by a bunch of Ukrainian drones right now
Double tap Ukrainian drone strikes in Belgorod right now.
Now Fighter Bomber Telegram is ranting and doubling down on his claims and saying Russian MiG-31 shot down USAF Global Hawk at high altitude and Russian pilots will be awarded hero medals.
It would actually be less challenging than the Chicom balloon shoot downs we did last year. Since this was over open water, the only reason to use a Mig rather than S300/400 would be to visually ID the drone to avoid a mishap. So obviously, there would be video.
I believe this will include War Crimes trials at the Hague for Russian war criminals (like Putin, for example) - as well as more ammo!
“Zelensky to sign EU-Ukraine security agreement in Brussels this week”
Kyiv Independent reports:
“President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the European Union summit in Brussels on June 27 and sign a security agreement with the EU, Polish media RMF reported on June 24, citing an unnamed senior EU diplomat...
...The EU is expected to join 17 countries, including the U.S., Japan, U.K., Germany, and France, that have signed similar bilateral treaties to help Kyiv repel Russia’s aggression...
...The future security agreement between Ukraine and the EU consists of two parts, RMF said.
The first is related to security and defense, including “nine specific commitments:” modern equipment supply for Ukraine, Ukrainian personnel training, demining, support of Ukraine for nuclear and cyber security, among others.
The second part deals with civilian aspects, primarily Ukraine’s prospect of EU membership.
“This is the best security guarantee the EU can offer Ukraine,” the source told RMF.
The document also includes a pledge to protect Ukrainian refugees, prosecute those responsible for war crimes, continue to impose sanctions on Russia, use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, in particular, its reconstruction and economy.”
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The complete transcript.
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[ Ukrainians Killed Russian Anti-Retreat Units Causing Chaos ]
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Day 852: Jun 24
Today, there is a lot of news from the Kharkiv direction.
Here, desertion has become a major problem for Russian forces, prompting the deployment of penal units to kill everyone who engages in unauthorized retreats. However, Ukrainians have strategically targeted these penal unit headquarters, ensuring that the desertions continue, and further weakening the Russian frontlines.
Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky recently emphasized that the primary objective of Ukrainian forces in the region is to inflict maximum losses on Russian troops. By achieving this, Ukrainian forces aim not only to halt Russian advances but also to gradually reclaim lost territory, ultimately pushing the enemy back across the border.
This strategy is designed to weaken Russian capabilities and morale, setting the stage for a sustained Ukrainian counteroffensive and the restoration of control over the territory.
As a direct consequence of the relentless Ukrainian efforts, Russian units deployed along the contact line have suffered significant degradation. The first unit to lose its combat effectiveness was the Russian 7th Motorized Rifle Regiment operating near Lyptsi.
Ukrainian military analyst Kostyantyn Mashovets reported that after continuous and costly frontal assaults on fortified Ukrainian positions on the hills north of the settlement, the regiment incurred unsustainable losses. These heavy casualties forced the withdrawal of the 7th Motorized Rifle Regiment from the combat zone for reconstitution
With these units withdrawn, the remaining Russian forces in the region began to suffer from a lack of support, and under intense Ukrainian counterattacks, they started to buckle under the pressure. Previous reports have highlighted increasing numbers of Russian soldiers surrendering under these conditions.
However, this was merely the tip of the iceberg, as many more Russian soldiers are too fearful to surrender and instead choose to desert. Significant cases of desertion have been detected in the Lyptsi direction, as confirmed by Ukrainian Kharkiv Group of Forces Spokesperson, Yuriy Povkh.
The situation has become so critical, with the frontline in the Kharkiv region collapsing, that the Russian command has been forced to take drastic measures, including the introduction of barrier troops to prevent further desertions and maintain order.
Recently, it was confirmed that the Russian Ministry of Defense has transferred elements of the Chechen Akhmat Spetsnaz to the Kharkiv region. Chechen Commander Apty Alaudinov claimed that some of his units are already engaged in active frontline battles. However, Ukrainian Khortytsia Group of Forces Spokesperson Nazar Voloshyn revealed that, in reality, Akhmat forces are serving as blocking units.
These specialized disciplinary units are tasked with preventing unauthorized retreats by firing on their own troops, if they attempt to withdraw to the international border area. Military analysts have noted that, based on the Akhmat forces’ previous actions in other parts of the frontline, their deployment to Kharkiv is likely intended solely for this purpose, rather than for conducting genuine offensive operations.
Interestingly, Ukrainians have strategically exploited this situation by targeting the deployment sites of Chechen forces, thereby ensuring that the chaos and retreat of Russian soldiers continue unimpeded by these punishment squads.
Geolocated footage reveals the aftermath of multiple successful airstrikes on Chechen force concentrations, further exacerbating the disarray within Russian ranks.
This escalation has intensified the challenges for Russian commanders, compelling them to urgently seek reinforcements to avoid losing already captured territory and to sustain their offensive efforts.
Soon after, reports began to emerge about unspecified Russian units, being redeployed from various fronts, including the left bank of Kherson, Chasiv Yar, Pokrovsk, and Kurakhove, as well as from training centers within the Russian Federation.
This suggests that the Russians may still be clinging to their goal of establishing a buffer zone in the northern Kharkiv region. However, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief General Oleksandr Syrsky, has stated that the Russian military lacks the necessary forces to launch a full-scale offensive and breach Ukrainian defenses.
Despite these reinforcements, the feasibility of achieving their strategic objectives remains highly doubtful. Military analysts have identified significant issues hindering Russia’s efforts to bolster their combat capabilities.
Firstly, after more than two years of intensified clashes, other Russian force groupings lack available, combat-ready units and assets at the regiment-brigade level to reinforce the Northern Grouping of Forces. This deficiency hampers their ability to sustain and intensify operations along the border.
Secondly, the temporary reassignment of units from other fronts due to a lack of available forces has proven ineffective.
Deploying disparate elements from various detachments has led to poor communication and coordination, ultimately resulting in higher losses. These issues underscore a critical lack of operational and strategic reserves, which prevents the Russian military from implementing effective measures and finding viable solutions to their ongoing challenges.
Overall, recognizing an opportunity to induce chaos within the Russian army, Ukrainian forces strategically targeted the headquarters of penal units tasked with preventing desertion. By undermining these disciplinary squads, Ukrainians have created conditions where Russian soldiers can desert more easily, further weakening the Russian frontlines.
This tactical move has enabled Ukrainian forces to exert greater pressure, facilitating easier advances and allowing them to reclaim more territory. This approach not only degrades Russian combat effectiveness, but also sets the stage for a broader Ukrainian counteroffensive, gradually pushing Russian forces back and regaining control of the contested regions.
Ukraine and Moldova began their formal accession negotiations with the EU today in Luxembourg.
Although actual joining is still likely to take a few years (maybe 5), it is a major step in the process, that required formal approval from the European Union first.
The International Criminal Court in The Hague issued arrest warrants today for Shoigu and Gerasimov, over targeting of civilian objects (energy infrastructure).
You are correct.
My belief is that the F-22 is the only aircraft in the world that could have shot the balloon down.
I would like to know all the details of the drone shoot down.
Where did the MiG-31 take-off & land?
Location of the shoot down?
Altitude of the drone?
Altitude of the MiG-31?
Missile used?
Distance at radar target acquisition?
Distance at lock-on?
Distance at missile launch?
I wonder if there is any possibility for a Patriot Sambush.
❗️The court notice states that the warrants were issued on suspicion of missile strikes by the Russian military against Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
https://x.com/Maks_NAFO_FELLA/status/1805555569245438229
Actually, I believe energy infrastructure is "dual use" and therefore a valid target.
There might be some concern since Ukraine is attacking ruzzian energy infrastructure.
FORTE10’s latest visible flight however ended with a safe landing in Sigonella Monday morning.
https://x.com/OAlexanderDK/status/1805375328002474255
RQ-4 Global Hawk
Italy? Why post that image?
"Today we had an ammunition depot blown up, the explosions are continuing from 3 am."
https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1805505274591297633
Excellent work by UKF target intel.
It documents where the drone landed.
3 instructors killed and the following drones destroyed:
20x Shahed-136/Geran-2 drones
50x ZALA Lancet attack drones
40x ZALA reconnaissance drones
https://x.com/igorsushko/status/1805287051786698814
The specific numbers in the BDA would indicate that they were posted by a ruzzian milblogger or sent up the chain via unencrypted methods.
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