VIDEOS
1. Ukrainian artillery strikes Russian mortar site and causes ammo to explode
The Sun
4.23M subscribers
Aug 4, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF8TFIEj6_M
This footage released by the 60th Separate Mechanised Brigade reportedly shows troops destroying a Russian mortar site causing the ammo inside to explode.
2. US Military News
709K subscribers
Aug 4, 2023 2:30 p.m. EDT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DeFPRY8pJn8
Targeting infrastructure and concentrated troop positions, HIMARS played a crucial role in countering Russia’s offensive in the Donbas region and was instrumental in the recapture of Kherson. Experts assert that HIMARS rockets have played a crucial role for Ukraine, both defensively and offensively, in their war against Russia.
These rockets are particularly effective when targeting stationary objectives like infrastructure and concentrated troop positions.
These advanced rocket systems have been instrumental in liberating strategically important Ukrainian cities and territories that may not have been achievable through other means. As a result, HIMARS has received high praise, with its performance likened to a “glowing report card.” The inclusion of HIMARS in Ukraine’s military arsenal has undoubtedly bolstered their capabilities and allowed them to effectively challenge their adversaries, achieving notable successes on the battlefield during both defensive operations and counteroffensives.
ARTICLE
Mine clearance equipment and reconnaissance systems: Germany reports on new military aid for Ukraine
European Pravda, Ukrainska Pravda
Friday, 4 August 2023, 21:51
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/08/4/7414273/
The German government on Friday has updated the list of military aid given to Ukraine to help it resist the full-scale Russian invasion.
SOURCE: European Pravda
DETAILS: The updated list indicates that Ukraine received 2 WISENT 1 mine clearing tanks in the last week in addition to the 4 transferred earlier, and 11 mine ploughs for T-72 tanks.
Also among the military aid are five SurveilSPIRE mobile reconnaissance systems (their provision was reported on back in February), three Vector reconnaissance drones, five mobile antenna mast systems and nine vehicles for border protection.
The German government also announced the transfer of two Zuzana 2 self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine as part of a project financed jointly with Denmark and Norway.
In addition, Berlin updated the list of planned assistance.
Among them are 40 Marder infantry fighting vehicles, six more Bergepanzer 2 armoured recovery and evacuation vehicles, seven mobile, remote-controlled and protected demining complexes, five mobile SurveilSPIRE reconnaissance systems and another 18,000 portable anti-tank missile complexes.
BACKGROUND: Last week, Germany announced a new shipment of military assistance to Ukraine, which includes Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns and ammunition for them