nice up tick in casualthy and tank counts.
me thinks there is a connection
“The DOD just announced a $130 million contract for Lockheed Martin to increase JASSM and LRASM missile production.
This comes hours after Politico reported that the US is “open” to supplying Ukraine with JASSM air launched cruise missiles.”
https://x.com/Osinttechnical/status/1824202151033225688
“The DOD just announced a $130 million contract for Lockheed Martin to increase JASSM and LRASM missile production.
This comes hours after Politico reported that the US is “open” to supplying Ukraine with JASSM air launched cruise missiles.”
How many can Ukraine’s F-16s carry, and how many would you guess to service the Kerch Bridge?
"to procure tooling and test equipment needed to increase production quantities of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile."
Another step to increase military industrial capacity. More artillery, rockets, missiles, etc.
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[ Unprecedented Victory: Ukrainians Take 1,000sq km & 2,000 POWs ]
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Today [ Aug 16 ], there are a lot of updates from the Kursk direction.
The Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory is advancing steadily along four distinct axes, with daily confirmations of new territorial gains by Ukrainian forces.
Two days ago, Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky announced that Ukrainian forces had established control over approximately 1,000 square kilometers of Russian territory within Kursk Oblast, including up to 74 settlements. However, recent reports suggest that this controlled area has expanded significantly.
The Ukrainian incursion, meticulously planned along four distinct vectors, has been executed by some of the most elite and battle-hardened brigades in the Ukrainian army, following the military strategy of “striking with their best weapon at the enemy’s weakest point.”
In the eastern and northwestern directions, Ukrainian forces are focused on encircling the settlement of Korenevo. The 103rd Territorial Defense Brigade is advancing from the south, particularly in the Snagost area, aiming to secure a connection via the highway. Simultaneously, the 82nd Airborne Brigade is making frontal and northern advances towards Korenevo.
Additionally, coordinated sabotage and reconnaissance units are actively operating behind Korenevo’s lines. Recent Russian reports confirm Ukrainian advances in Snagost, while Ukrainian military analyst Kostyantyn Mashovets noted progress up to the settlement. Geolocated footage published three days ago supports these claims, showing Ukrainian forces operating southeast of Korenevo.
In the northern sector, Ukrainian forces, led by the 80th Airborne Brigade, are advancing toward Lgov along the Sudzha-Lgov road. The extent of their probing raids and the exact locations where they have established permanent control remain unclear. However, it seems confirmed that several small settlements in this zone still contain isolated Russian troops, who may be encircled and awaiting surrender.
It’s important to note that the Kursk nuclear power plant, one of the three largest in the Russian Federation, is situated near Lgov. While military analysts generally dismiss the idea that the plant is a direct objective for Ukrainian forces, holding positions within long-range artillery range could still pose a significant threat.
This strategic positioning could serve as a valuable leverage point in negotiations, even without the need to capture the facility itself.
In the northwestern sector, the 22nd Brigade is pushing along the R200 road from Sudzha towards the city of Kursk, with reported clashes near Martynovka. Confirmed reports indicate that Russian forces have constructed fortification lines 50 kilometers from the border, running parallel to the E38 road.
This defensive move suggests uncertainty on the Russian side regarding when or where they might be able to stabilize the situation, implying that Ukrainian-controlled territory could still expand significantly.
In the eastern sector, Ukrainian forces, led by the 92nd Mechanized Brigade, are executing a pincer movement on both sides of the Psel River, targeting the area around the Belitsa and Giri settlements.
Their primary objective is to secure control of two key bridges, which serve as the main river crossings in the region. These bridges are crucial for facilitating any larger troop movements, especially those involving mechanized forces.
In several of these Russian localities, Ukrainian forces appear to be employing the same tactic used near the border crossings: encircling settlements to force Russian troops to surrender.
The element of surprise, combined with inadequate defensive preparations and the inexperience of many Russian soldiers caught in the initial stages, has significantly contributed to these surrenders.
Moreover, the clear disconnection of these troops from Russian support in the north has further weakened their resolve. This is evident from the numerous videos that have surfaced in recent days, showing Russian forces laying down their arms.
Just a few days ago, the number of prisoners of war was estimated at around a 1,000. However, recent analyses suggest that this figure may now be approaching 2,000.
This development delivers a significant blow to the image of Russian forces and provides Ukraine with a valuable asset for future prisoner exchanges.
Ukrainian forces have also carried out strikes on a Russian military Airfield in Lipetsk Oblast. According to the Ukrainian general staff, the strikes targeted warehouses storing light bombs and other critical facilities at the Lipetsk military airfield near Lipetsk city.
Recent satellite imagery confirms that several ammunition warehouses at the airfield were destroyed in the attack.
This strike is part of a broader campaign against Russian airfields, aimed at disrupting aviation operations that could target Ukrainian troop concentrations, mechanized units, engineering equipment, and newly established fortifications in the Kursk incursion, and goes on top of the Russian helicopter losses incurred in combat in this region.
Overall, the positive momentum of this Ukrainian incursion continues to build.
Analysts are divided in their interpretations, but generally agree on two main objectives behind the operation.
Firstly, by establishing a foothold in Russian territory Ukrainian forces compel Russia to redeploy significant resources to counter the incursion, thereby weakening Russian offensives elsewhere. Some Russian analysts have warned of potential additional Ukrainian raids in the coming days, suggesting that this strategy may be aimed at diverting Russian personnel and material from ongoing operations in Northern Kharkiv Oblast and other critical frontline areas.
Secondly, on a strategic level Ukrainian officials have indicated that controlling and entrenching in a substantial portion of the Kursk region would strengthen Ukraine’s bargaining position in any future negotiations. If successful, this incursion could allow Ukraine to liberate its Southeastern territories by diplomatic means, if an exchange of territories becomes a viable option.
Another convoy meets its maker
Kremlin snuff box, 08/16/24
https://t.me/s/kremlin_secrets
The nightmare in the Kursk region repeated itself. Will we ever stop traveling in convoys???
Not far from the village Korenevo in the Kursk region a convoy of the Russian Armed Forces was attacked [ https://t.me/kremlin_secrets/4489 ]. It seemed that after the incident in the Rylsky region, conclusions would be drawn.
But no - the troops continue to move in columns. The enemy, alas, does not forgive mistakes. And we shouldn’t. The one who gave the order to move forward in a column must be demonstrably punished. Andrey Removich, you wanted truthful information? Here you go, figure it out!
The losses are now being clarified, but we are talking about serious numbers. Very serious.
Kremlin snuff box, 08/16/24
https://t.me/s/kremlin_secrets
Important clarification about conscripts
Firstly, given the need to stop the Kursk breakthrough of the Ukrainian Armed Forces as soon as possible, conscripts were not only not withdrawn from the Kursk region, but soldiers were also transferred there from other regions of Russia.
Formally, everything is within the framework of the law and the president’s promises. Vladimir Vladimirovich promised that conscripts would not take part in the SVO. And the Kursk region has not yet been recognized as a northwestern military zone ( here is a special “hello” to the Ministry of Defense ).
Secondly, several hundred conscripts were captured, died or went missing. It is difficult to establish what happened in the territory now controlled by the enemy. We can only hope that the conscripts, along with the rest of our military, will be released from captivity as part of the exchange.
We wrote earlier that, alas, they are not included in the list of those who need to be pulled out first.
In this regard, appeals from mothers and close conscripts directly to the President and Minister of Defense may have an effect. So far, as sources told us, there are no plans to stop the appearance of such requests. However, if you remember the story with the wives of the mobilized, after some time it will be more difficult to ask such uncomfortable questions.
On the other hand, many conscripts - young guys - ended up in the hands of the enemy. We must do everything to bring them home!
Kremlin snuff box, 08/16/24
https://t.me/s/kremlin_secrets
The enemy launched a missile strike on Crimea. There’s good news and bad news
On the night of Friday, August 16, ATACMS missiles struck the Crimean Bridge and Kerch.
According to our sources in the Ministry of Defense, there is good news - the enemy failed to hit the bridge; all the missiles that flew at it were shot down.
Unfortunately, there were also losses; several enemy missiles reached their targets. “They hit an important military facility. We will not reveal which one. I can only say that 2 air defense installations were lost. 11 military personnel were killed ,” one of our sources said.
What do we have to say about this? We again call on Andrei Belousov to resolve the issue with the air defense of Crimea. How long will our military continue to die at a distance from the front line?
We also ask the Minister of Defense to comment on rumors that “due to the unstable situation and current threats”, several air defense systems were recently transferred to Moscow and the Moscow region from Crimea. We don’t believe it, but such rumors are actively circulating.