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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Demilitarization, desatanization and denazification of RuZZia continues.
Closing in on 3400!
Tanks (3384, of which destroyed: 2329, damaged: 157, abandoned: 366, captured: 532)
“Putin Is Under Pressure to Call Up More Troops for War of Attrition”
“The Russian leader earlier this year rebuffed Defense Ministry officials who had tried to convince him they needed more soldiers”
“Months before President Vladimir Putin’s inauguration in May, he met with Defense Ministry officials who pushed for a fresh round of mobilization to recruit more troops to offset Russia’s losses on the front line in Ukraine, said a person briefed on the exchange.
Putin dismissed the idea, saying he wanted to use only those who were voluntarily signing military contracts, the person said.
The exchange highlighted a thorny dilemma facing Putin. While he has resisted a troop mobilization that could come at a political cost, Western estimates suggest Russia is now losing more men on the battlefield than it can recruit to replace them.”
[PAYWALL]: https://www.wsj.com/world/russia/putin-troops-pressure-russia-ukraine-war-5f242a1c?mod=hp_lead_pos9
Was Jon Boy injured ?
“The estranged husband of Russia’s richest woman, Tatyana Bakalchuk, was accused of murder after a shooting outside the headquarters of the country’s biggest e-commerce platform, which they founded.
Lawyers for Vladislav Bakalchuk said investigators had also accused him of attempted murder and attacking a police officer following the confrontation involving a group of men outside the central Moscow office of Wildberries, Interfax reported Thursday. They said he denied all the allegations and had been detained for 48 hours, according to the news service.”
“Exclusive: Ammunition from India enters Ukraine, raising Russian ire”
“Artillery shells sold by Indian arms makers have been diverted by European customers to Ukraine and New Delhi has not intervened to stop the trade despite protests from Moscow, according to 11 Indian and European government and defence industry officials, as well as a Reuters analysis of commercially available customs data.
The transfer of munitions to support Ukraine’s defence against Russia has occurred for more than a year, according to the sources and the customs data. Indian arms export regulations limit the use of weaponry to the declared purchaser, who risks future sales being terminated if unauthorised transfers occur.
The Kremlin has raised the issue on at least two occasions, including during a July meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Indian counterpart, three Indian officials said.
Details of the ammunition transfers are reported by Reuters for the first time.
Following the publication of this report, India’s foreign ministry described it as “speculative and misleading”.
“It implies violations by India where none exist and, hence, is inaccurate and mischievous,” ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday.”
https://www.reuters.com/world/ammunition-india-enters-ukraine-raising-russian-ire-2024-09-19/
“In the newly announced support package, Germany will transfer to Ukraine over 20 Leopard 1 A5 tanks and 60k 155mm shells, in addition to other vital equipment.”
https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1836737044275421519
“There was an explosion and fire near the Voroshilovsky Bridge in Rostov. Witnesses reported hearing a sound resembling a drone before the incident. The Ministry of Emergency Situations confirmed that the fire initially started at a warehouse, followed by an explosion.”
https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1836693823855964592
There were 200 there...
“Pro-Russian blogger Anastasia Kashavarova claimed that dozens of Russian soldiers likely died in the recent explosion at the Toropets ammunition depot. She criticized the facility’s design, which was said to be capable of withstanding a nuclear blast, and expressed outrage that there were no remains of the soldiers due to the scale of the explosion.”
https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1836691724120338807
“Kadyrov says Musk deactivated his Cybertruck.”
Shocked, I tell ya.
“House Republicans have shifted gears as they race to avoid a government shutdown, eyeing a three-month stopgap spending bill — in lieu of a six-month extension — while dropping their demand for tougher voting rules as part of the package.
Top appropriators have already launched bipartisan talks in both chambers, and senior lawmakers said they expect the continuing resolution (CR) will extend 2024 funding into December while excluding the more stringent voter-eligibility rules demanded by former President Trump. “
So now Putin is worried about regulations being followed
Isn’t that cute
“European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans for a loan of up to €35 billion ($39.1 billion) backed by the profits from immobilized Russian central bank assets to help provide more predictable financial support to Ukraine.
Von der Leyen revealed the figure after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Friday. The European Union’s loan is part of a broader $50 billion plan to help Ukraine that came out of negotiations with the US and the Group of Seven countries.”
“The new loan, which is expected to be disbursed in various tranches starting in early 2025, will be in addition to other aid packages, including a €50 billion EU financial plan made up of grants and loans for the period between 2024 and 2027.”
Reporting From Ukraine:
https://www.youtube.com/@RFU/videos
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https://t.me/RFUEnglish or @RFUEnglish
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The complete transcript.
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[ The Countdown Begins. Russians Lose Their Grip on Vovchansk ]
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Today [ Sept 20 ], there are a lot of updates from the Kharkiv direction.
Here, Ukrainian forces have intensified their operations around the Vovchansk area, making substantial progress by merging two independent bridgeheads near Tykhe. As Russian troops attempt to consolidate control and create a buffer zone in northern Kharkiv Oblast, Ukrainian forces, supported by advanced aerial reconnaissance and precision strikes, are steadily undermining Russian efforts. This shift in momentum is tipping the balance in Ukraine’s favor, further disrupting Russia’s defensive strategies in the region.
Ukrainian Kharkiv Group spokesperson, Vitaly Sarantsev, recently reported that Russian forces continue to pursue their operational objectives in northern Kharkiv Oblast. However, Ukrainian operations in the region, combined with the additional pressure from Ukraine’s incursion into Kursk Oblast, are significantly disrupting Russia’s offensive efforts.
Russian objectives reportedly include establishing a “buffer zone” along the international border with Belgorod Oblast and pinning down Ukrainian forces in the area. However, Sarantsev also highlighted a more dangerous objective: Russian forces are aiming to launch an advance from Vovchansk to strike the rear of Ukrainian positions in the Kupyansk direction, which could threaten Ukraine’s defensive posture in the region.
The strategic significance of Kupyansk cannot be overstated. It serves as a critical linchpin for Russia’s broader political objective of fully securing the territorial boundaries of Luhansk.
At the same time, any potential Russian advance on the regional capital, Kharkiv, even if intended merely to pressure the city and provoke civilian evacuations, remains unlikely to succeed as long as the Ukrainian Kupyansk group continues to threaten Russian forces from the southeast. From Russia’s perspective, both objectives - exerting pressure on both Kharkiv and Kupyansk - are highly valuable and ultimately, interdependent.
In recent days, Ukrainian forces have intensified efforts to disrupt Russian logistical operations around Vovchansk. This escalation has been driven by enhanced aerial reconnaissance, allowing for heightened vigilance and more precise targeting.
Numerous geolocated images reveal a surge in attacks, primarily using FPV drones, following accurate detection by reconnaissance UAVs. Footage shows strikes on a wide array of vehicles, as well as attempts to hinder on-foot logistical support, demonstrating Ukraine’s growing capability to undermine Russian supply lines in the area.
Additionally, Ukrainian air force operations have intensified, with the 114th Tactical Aviation Brigade conducting a strike on a Russian base in Vovchansk. Reports indicate that GBU-39 precision-guided bombs were launched from a MiG-29 during the attack. Geolocated images confirm the destruction of a Russian personnel and equipment base located at the former central district hospital in Vovchansk.
Footage highlights the pinpoint accuracy of the Ukrainian munitions, which were set to a delayed detonation mode. The bombs can be seen penetrating the building before exploding, maximizing the impact and destruction. Russian sources have acknowledged heavy losses, potentially amounting to 2 companies.
In response to their stalled infantry advances, Russian forces have escalated aerial attacks in the area, primarily deploying FAB guided bombs and thermobaric munitions. These strikes have focused on Tykhe, which has remained firmly under Ukrainian control for several weeks. Additionally, Russian aviation reportedly destroyed a bridge over the Vovcha River near Okhrimivka and Mala Vovcha, northeast of Vovchansk.
However, Ukrainian forces maintain multiple crossings over the Vovcha River throughout the eastern part of Vovchansk, minimizing the disruption to their logistics. This shift in Russian tactics suggests a renewed focus on eastern Vovchansk, as northern Vovchansk is increasingly leveled and reduced to rubble. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continue to solidify their hold on Tykhe, preparing for a potential future offensive aimed at advancing on Vovchansk from the east.
If we look at the topographic map, we can see that Tikka occupies a strategically advantageous position, with the road descending from its heights. If Ukrainian forces can concentrate enough personnel and equipment, they could pose a serious threat to Russian positions north of Vovchansk.
Recent geolocated footage highlights Ukrainian efforts to exert pressure on a Russian force attempting to regroup near Tikki. Upon early detection of the enemy concentration Ukrainian forces acted swiftly, not waiting for a potential assault.
Precision artillery strikes targeted Russian positions along the tree lines, obliterating the enemy before they had a chance to mount and offensive. As a result of increased Ukrainian efforts military analysts have recently reported that Ukrainian forces successfully merged 2 bridgeheads in the area.
One bridgehead, advancing westward from north of Tikka was led by the 7th Battalion Area of the Ukrainian Volunteer Army, while the other, advancing eastward from Vovchansk, was led by the Tsunami Regiment of the Veilious Brigade. This achievement is particularly significant, as Russian forces were theoretically positioned in a more favorable location.
However, Ukraine’s renewed momentum, combined with ongoing Russian logistical and personnel challenges, has enabled Ukrainian forces to push forward and secure these strategically important positions.
Overall, Russia’s need to shift focus, due to the success of the Ukrainian incursion into Kursk, is limiting its ability to sustain previous levels of personnel and equipment deployment across other frontline areas.
Ukrainian forces are capitalizing on this opportunity by intensifying pressure in the Vovchansk region, targeting logistics hubs and Russian concentration points which has facilitated the merger of Ukrainian bridgeheads near Tikka. These operations are bolstered by increased Ukrainian air support.
As a result the momentum is beginning to shift in Ukraine’s favor; if Ukrainian forces can sustain this pressure we may soon witness a decisive advance potentially leading to significant territorial gains.
“How the Fastest-Growing County in Wisconsin Is Scrambling the Presidential Race”
“The population is shrinking in the Democrats’ traditional stronghold of Milwaukee, which remains the largest city in the state with just over 550,000 people but has reached its lowest population since 1920, according to the Census Bureau.”
Russia has about two dozen large arsenals, most located in its European part. Six of these are within the range of 750 km, which is the distance that the Ukrainian "Palianytsia" drone can cover.
It is possible that Ukraine used this drone to attack the Toropets arsenal.
These six arsenals are located in Tver, Novgorod, Vladimir (two), Bryansk regions, and North Ossetia.
https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1837106397550391606
Question for all
What do you all think of the Fed move and power’s remarks.
The business press gave a pretty dark response to the move and his remarks about slow job growth and unemployment up because of immigration was unusually clear.
Is he bucking for a job under Trump.
I realize the political press will report this as more “joy”
But the fed ostensibly has two jobs control inflation and help job market
As almost everyone was projecting a 1/4 point drop, the half point drop was met with WHAT IS WRONG, during press conference and Powell actually answered unlike heels up would have.
Could be some puckered sphincters out there.
I woke up on the Cheerful side of the bed this morning.
The Fed wants to engineer a soft landing. They are behind the curve. Monetary policy is too restrictive. So they started out with a large initial rate cut. Subsequent cuts, will likely be 1/4 point. How far will they lower rates? The million dollar question. The Fed’s so called ‘dot plot’ shows the fed funds rate going to about 2.9% by 2026. That says the Fed thinks 2.9% is the neutral rate - rate which neither stimulates or contracts the economy. Assuming a 2% inflation rate, that puts r* (real, adjusted-for-inflation interest rate) around 1%.
My guess is the economy slows a bit too much and the Fed gets to 2.9% (or lower) much quicker. Maybe 3rd quarter of 2025.
Its Morning in America. Rates will come down, inflation is down, economy will have moderate growth over time. Bond market will do well. Stock market looks pricey to me, but lower rates will help corporate profits.
Plus lower interest rates will lower Gov interest costs on gov debt (back of Powell’s mind?). Powell’s term is up in 2026. I think Trump will appoint a replacement. Trump wants a less independent Fed.
Ah, can’t he have a flu shot?
“A 38-year-old Russian man and former Wagner mercenary with Tunisian citizenship , with a history of multiple convictions, was arrested in St. Petersburg for attacking an ambulance after being refused a flu shot, having previously committed theft and other crimes since his return from military service. He had recently been detained again following a series of incidents involving theft and robbery.”
https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1837065713019707858
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