Posted on 01/09/2023 7:32:46 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. Small arms, ATGMs, MANPADS, loitering munitions, drones used as unmanned bait, civilian vehicles, trailers 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 the origin of a piece of equipment can't be established, it is 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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“NEW: The UK is considering supplying Ukraine with British tanks for the first time to fight Russia’s invading forces,
@SkyNews understands.
Discussions have been taking place “for a few weeks” about delivering a number of the British Army’s Challenger 2 main battle tank to the Ukrainian armed forces, a western source with knowledge of the conversations said. 2/
Such a move – if given the greenlight – would mark a significant step up in western support to Ukraine and could help prompt other NATO allies, in particular Germany, to follow suit. “It would encourage others to give tanks,” a Ukrainian source said. 3/
No final decision has yet been made by Rishi Sunak’s government, but if the UK did sign off on such a delivery it would become the first nation to respond to pleas from Ukrainian leaders to equip their military with powerful western tanks. 4/
A US-led grouping of some 50 nations – including the UK – that is delivering military support to Ukraine is due to hold its next meeting on 20 January. Any announcements about new assistance, such as tanks, could be made to coincide with the Contact Group gathering. 5/
One source suggested Britain might offer around 10 Challenger 2 tanks – enough to equip a squadron. 6/
The source said this in itself would not be a “game changer” but it would still be significant because the move would breach a barrier that has so far prevented allies from offering up western tanks to Ukraine for fear of being seen as overly escalatory by Russia. 7/”
“Putin’s Energy Gambit Fizzles as Warm Winter Saves Europe”
“Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans to squeeze Europe by weaponizing energy look to be fizzling at least for now.
Mild weather, a wider array of suppliers and efforts to reduce demand are helping, with gas reserves still nearly full and prices tumbling to pre-war levels. After the sharp turnaround over the past month, Europe is likely already through the worst of the crisis. “
“In Germany, storage facilities are about 91% full, compared with 54% a year ago, when Russia had already been emptying facilities it controlled. Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government has since nationalized Gazprom PJSC’s local units and has spent billions of euros filling reserves. “
“The more gas we have in storage facilities at the beginning of the year, the less stress and cost we will face in filling them again for next winter.”
“Favorable conditions and the expansion of renewable capacity is also helping. Higher wind and solar generation will help slash gas-fired power generation in 10 of Europe’s largest power markets by 39% this year, according to S&P Global.
The dynamic has shifted to such an extent that there’s now too much LNG arriving, according to Morgan Stanley. Deliveries set a fresh record in December, and the trend is likely to continue. “
“Refilling reserves could be less dramatic after this winter. Morgan Stanley and consultancy Wood Mackenzie Ltd. expect storage sites about half full this spring if the weather stays mild. That would be double last year’s levels. “
More mysterious RuZZian fires
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1612188474899038208
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1612376768329011201
“It is known which type of Bradley IFV will be sent to Ukraine, its the M2A2 ODS, said Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Pat Ryder. The M2A2 ODS was developed based on the experience of the war in Iraq (operation “Desert Storm”).”
“What awaits the convicts who agreed to fight in Ukraine, said Osechkin, the founder of the Gulagu Net project.
According to him, only 15-20% of prisoners survive the six-month “business trip” to the front. In the process, most of the survivors are severely injured.”
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1612443490721447937
“Russian whores complain that their husbands and sons are sent to be slaughtered like cattle, without being provided with food, water and other necessary things.”
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1612399918085472256
A RuZZian who didn’t wait to die in Ukraine.
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1612390969584017409
“Sweden Aims to Reactivate Civil Conscription to Boost Defense”
“Sweden’s government is taking steps to reactivate civil conscription in the latest move to shore up its defense capabilities in the wake of Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The Nordic country, which in May sought entry into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization together with neighboring Finland, is also ramping up the number of people who are called to serve in the armed forces after a 2017 decision to resurrect military conscription. Sweden has pledged to increase military spending to 2% of its gross domestic product, and it aims to almost double the number of conscripts to 10,000 by the next decade. “
“Kuwait to Send Europe Five Times More Diesel as Russia Ban Looms”
“The country expects to ship Europe 2.5 million tons of diesel”
$38 A BARREL!
“Russia’s Flagship Oil Is Trading at Half Global Prices With Tiny Pool of Buyers”
“Urals crude oil traded at about $38 a barrel on Friday”
“Russia’s flagship oil is selling at less than half international prices — and way below a Group of Seven imposed cap — following sanctions targeting the Kremlin’s revenue from petroleum sales.
The nation’s Urals grade, a far bigger export stream than any other crude that Russia sells, was $37.80 a barrel at the Baltic Sea port of Primorsk on Friday, according to data provided by Argus Media. Global benchmark Brent settled at $78.57 on the same day.”
Peak China.
The Wolves are out.
“Controversial China Diplomat Zhao Shifted From High-Profile Role”
“China has transferred a senior diplomat closely associated with the Foreign Ministry’s more confrontational shift in recent years to a new role, in the latest sign that Beijing is rethinking its so-called “Wolf Warrior” approach.”
That is going to hurt.
My guess is that China and India have filled up their "petroleum reserve tanks" and have no more storage capability.
Other countries are unwilling to risk U.S. backlash for buying "Russian".
It's a buyer's market in Russian oil.
The U.S. Army also upgraded the earlier M2A1s to the M2A2 standard. After Operation Desert Storm (First Gulf War in 1991), the M2A2 was upgraded again with the addition of an eye-safe carbon dioxide laser rangefinder, global positioning system and compass, combat identification system, and thermal viewer for the driver. The 1,423 M2A2 Bradleys brought up to this standard were referred to as M2A2 ODS (Operation Desert Storm).
My guess is the improved armor will help protect the crew from kamikaze drones.
UKR will put these M2A2s ODS to good use.
Ukraine: military situation update with maps, Jan 8, 2023
(’Orc’ is associated with the various hoards of 13th century Mongol invaders, as well as LOTR evil villains)
War in Ukraine Explained/Reporting from Ukraine:
https://www.youtube.com/@RFU
Artillery (key to success in this war), Fuller explanation of Orc military structure, Other Bonus articles - see previous postings in “Attack on Europe” (FR title search).
(Numbered printed material below - Some of the items below may be out of date, and not updated yet)
••Denotes Transcribed Dialogue. The entirety of the analysis is from a Ukrainian guy named Reporting from Ukraine’s daily video - I only transcribe it. Extras are just that - from other sites, or my comments marked (Edit: .... ) or { } or [ ].
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https://militaryland.net/
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••Day 319.
Today there is some good news: as you know over the last several days the situation in the vicinity of Soledar has been very tense.
The Russians tried to capitalize on the Ukrainian tactical retreat and bridge the Ukrainian defense, using momentum. They conducted a heavy assault on the salt mines area in the central part of the city and managed to get a toehold there.
However, today the Ukrainians prepared an attack to the east returning control over the atrium and tourists and sanatorium areas and pushed the Russians back to the eastern part of the city and this is how it happened.
Last time I told you that the Russians reached the Ukrainian defense line, but did not breach it. The Russians largely continued to operate in the buffer zones to the south and east of Soledar.
Also geo-located footage from the region showed the presence of a Wagner group fighters at the atrium and tourist area in central Soledar.
The Russians tried to expand control over the region and started attacking Ukrainian positions near the salt mines 1 to 3.
Despite these attacks Ukrainian forces have been able to hold the ground and repel the advances of the Russian forces.
As the Russian forces decreased the number of attacks around Bakhmut, they transferred more Wagner forces northward to the Soledar area and opened more lines of attacks here, the Ukrainians responded reciprocally.
According to the recent reports the Ukrainian military has transferred two additional platoons to the area to ensure the stability of the situation.
After that, the Ukrainian 46th Airmobile Brigade launched a counter-attack over the night with the goal of restoring control over the tourist area and railways.
As a result, they regained lost positions to the north of the railways, so now the Russians have no opportunity to go into the residential area.
A Ukrainian military correspondent posted a geo-located picture of himself in front of the Soledar salt mines, indicating that the Ukrainian troops are now in control of this part of the settlement and continue to repel Russian attacks towards the mines.
A spokesperson for the Ukrainian Eastern group of forces emphasized that Ukrainian troops are not withdrawing from Soledar.
A Ukrainian General also reported that Ukrainian troops are successfully defending the settlement. Russian analysts provide a similar evaluation of the situation. They largely agree that at the moment there is no evidence of the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Some sources also say that the Ukrainians attacked Russian checkpoints in the eastern part of the city, but further details will be known later.
When it comes to the area around Soledar, the Russians continued conducting combat reconnaissance operations in an effort to set conditions for taking Ukrainian flanks.
First of all, the Russians continued fixing Ukrainian troops from the north, in order to assault other settlements on the line, and today they tried to advance in the direction of Krsnopolivka.
Ukrainian sources reported that the Russians were repelled, never reaching the approaches. While Russian sources claimed that the operation was successful, as they established control over the mound and now have direct fire control over a section of a highway to Blahodatne.
If you look at the 3D map we can see that the slope of the mount can hardly be detected the Russians have been moving here relatively freely since they captured Yakovlivka.
So the only new achievement could have been establishing a permanent presence in the region. However, this is highly doubtful, especially given that Russian sources themselves also report on Ukrainian air strikes
A Russian Source reported that the Ukrainians are using SU-25s and 2 MiG-29’s tactical aircraft to fire at the offensive areas of the Russian forces in the Soledar area, in particular the mound.
Lastly, some sources indicate that the Wagner forces are fighting on the streets in Krasna Hora, and that they have taken complete control of Pidhorodne.
The Institute for the Study of War assessed the situation and concluded that there are not enough observable confirmations to corroborate these extensive claims. So no changes to the frontline happened here.
Overall, the Ukrainians restored full control over their main defense line inside Soledar and they have reportedly conducted more counter-attacks east of the city.
Such actions signify that the Ukrainians attempted to break the momentum of Russian advances along the entire perimeter which should result in faster stabilization of the front line.
On top of that heavy engagement of aviation in the region strongly suggests the directions are given no chance to advance towards the Ukrainian flanks.
Lest we forget, the Russian budget is predicated on oil selling at US$70 BBL.
A Ukrainian General also reported that Ukrainian troops are successfully defending the settlement. Russian analysts provide a similar evaluation of the situation. They largely agree that at the moment there is no evidence of the withdrawal of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
During war, combatant's "official statements" are almost always deceptive in one or many ways.
Russian troops are finishing off their wounded fighters near Bakhmut rather than evacuating them.
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