"Over the past two months, NATO and Sweden have flown an incredible number of ISR flights near Ukraine and along Russia’s borders. This map shows flights from 20th January to 20th March 2023."
“(Our so-called Ally) Egypt secretly planned to supply rockets to Russia, leaked U.S. document says”
“President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi in February planned to produce 40,000 rockets for Russia and instructed officials to keep production and shipment secret ‘to avoid problems with the West’”
Just wondering if the Russians took into account that even if they “win” the war, they will be dealing with rebels in Ukraine for decades, further adding to the human and material losses they have already suffered.
What blows my mind is how many males between the ages of 18 and 35 have left Russia, when I say they left Russia, this means they are dead, they fled Russia, or they’re in hiding. Their estimating more than 50% of the male population in Russia have disappeared in this age group, if these people are really gone then Russia is in dire straights not just today but for the next 50 years.
They’re saying if this population is really gone, their entire pension and retirement system is going to collapse and those are the people that were supporting Putin and that will lead to either a new elected leader or a failure of the Russian state.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2023/04/pentagon-leaks-us-intelligence-expects-modest-results-from-ukrainian-spring-offensive-russians-welcome-the-chance-to-tackle-kievs-forces-out-in-the-open/
“Labeled ‘top secret,’ the bleak assessment from early February warns of significant ‘force generation and sustainment shortfalls,’ and the likelihood that such an operation will result in only ‘modest territorial gains.’ It’s a marked departure from the Biden administration’s public statements about the vitality of Ukraine’s military and is likely to embolden critics who feel the United States and NATO should do more to push for a negotiated settlement to the conflict.
[…] It has revealed, for instance, where American officials have detected critical weaknesses in Ukraine’s air defenses and access to ammunition while exposing considerable deficiencies within the Russian military, too. Many of the assessments date to February and March.
only 16 consecutive posts to yourself..
you trolls must have lost a penny for this..LOL
how sad and childish.
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15K russian dead versus 75K uke dead.per leaked intel docs.
you war lovers must be crying in your stinky fish soup.
Ukraine: military situation update with maps - April 10, 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 [ ].
-—> Current to date and past MAPS: <——
https://militaryland.net/
-—> Daily Battle Maps by Date and Region, Showing Troop Dispositions and Movements: <——
https://deepstatemap.live/
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-—> The True State of Russian Army <——
posted 2 months ago, 21.13 min
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KiII_2qabk
The Russian military, the second largest military in the world, may not be what it looks like. Lies and systematic corruptions may in fact have dragged Russia into this war with Ukraine, which has been heavily backed up by the US and NATO. We will present the evidence, you make your own decision, because the Russian Army, is not what you think.
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-—> Understanding Combined Arms Warfare <——
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZOGdKANL5s
Designed to support the U.S. Army Captains Career Course, “Understanding Combined Arms Warfare” defines and outlines the important aspects of modern combined arms operations. This is not a complete history of combined arms warfare. It is intended to highlight the most important aspects of the subject.
The beginning of the documentary establishes a common understanding of combined arms warfare by discussing doctrinal and equipment developments in World War I. The second part compares the development of French and German Army mechanization during the interwar period and describes how each country fared during the Battle of France in 1940. The film concludes by showing how the United States applied combined arms operations in the European Theater in World War II.
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-—> Combined Arms Breach, 1990 <——
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ-sCT_maAQ
What UA will have to master to smash Orc Lines. This visualization was developed for the Maneuver Center of Excellence and is closely based upon the National Training Center Breach and Assault exercise executed circa 1990. This visualization demonstrates viable Techniques, and Procedures as discussed in Army Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures March 3, 1990 for the conduct of the combined arms breach against a hypothetical enemy.
Type Good 2023
T-54/55 270
T-62 560
T-64 248
T-72 1841
T-80 942
T-90 50
~3,911 operational tanks in storage as of ~04/07/2023 | Ball park tank number.
[Ukrainians Destroy Russian Snipers in Bakhmut | They Didn’t Learn How to Hide | Russian Snipers Eliminated]
••Day 411: April 10
Today there are a lot of updates from the East.
Here, despite giving up on the idea of a wide encirclement of Bakhmut, Russian forces are still trying to carry out a narrow encirclement by establishing control over high-rise buildings on the corners of the city. However, despite heavy fire, Ukrainians still managed to hold these crucial positions and even eliminate Russian snipers hiding across the street.
Last time I told you that the most important fights were taking place in the central part of the city, where Ukrainians were trying to conduct a careful withdrawal without allowing the front line to collapse. I also told you that there were some speculations that Russian forces managed to cross Korsunskogo Street and establish control over at least one block of houses. The freshest reports indicate that Ukrainians are still holding these positions.
First of all, the fighter from the Aidar Battalion who published this information deleted the post.
Secondly, another Ukrainian fighter published a video that was filmed from a high-rise building that was supposedly captured by Russians or at least was in the grey zone. Based on his comments, it looks like Russians only shelled this region intensely but did not enter it.
Thirdly, the most recent video from this part of the region features a soldier that is driving a car near the red houses, which would be a suicide if Russians were holding the high-rise buildings. He also pointed his camera south and said that Russians are located behind the blue buildings, which means that the situation did not change and Ukrainians are still controlling the whole area.
And lastly, yesterday, a soldier from the Ukrainian 240th Assault Brigade reported that they destroyed 2 Russian snipers south of Korsunskogo Street, which would be impossible without holding control over the corner.
When it comes to the southeastern part of the city, some sources reported that Ukrainians finally withdrew from school #7 and the nearby buildings, and now they are holding the line along Kovalska Street. It is highly likely that Ukrainians mined this building because otherwise, Russians would have complete fire control over a vast area.
Since most houses in this sector are small, giving Russians such powerful sniper positions would be self-destructive. Several Russian sources confirmed that certain newly captured streets are completely mined and that Ukrainians mined not only the buildings but also the streets. A lot of yards are filled with anti-tank mines, which is exactly where both sides are hiding their armor. Such a setting does not allow Russians to actively use armor along the whole contact line and increase the intensity of ground attacks rapidly.
When it comes to the central part of the city, intense fights here continue. Both sides circulated a video showing how a Ukrainian tank gets hit by Russians in front of the railways. Another video shows a burning tank near the intersection where the clashes are currently taking place. [Ukrainian 93rd Mechanized Brigade lost its T-80BVM near the main train station.]
Judging by the fact that the tank aims to the east, it is highly likely a Ukrainian tank as well. Slightly to the east of this burning tank, the Ukrainian 93rd Mechanized Brigade managed to destroy a Russian assault unit by hitting them with artillery.
Russian forces are also using artillery quite intensely. In contrast to Ukrainians, they are conducting broad shelling on the estimated enemy positions. The Washington Post reported that, by contrast, Ukrainian forces are using one-third as many shells as Russian forces and that Ukrainian forces are conserving shells by carefully prioritizing targets.
Ukrainian forces are more accurate in their targeting but also likely benefit from being on the defensive. The Institute for the Study of War assessed the situation and concluded that Russian forces are still heavily relying on artillery to offset key shortcomings in combat capability, including poor Russian targeting skills, insufficient ground assault capabilities, and inadequate availability of airpower.
Overall, the tempo of Russian advancement in the central part of the city has slowed down, and Ukrainians indeed established their next defense line along the railways. The decreased movement means that the situation solidifies, and Russians will not be able to cause unexpected shifts in the front line. However, the most important news is that Ukrainians are still holding defense on the outskirts, allowing the cars to use the roads leading in and out of Bakhmut and maintain supplies of ammunition for the soldiers on the zero line.
••Bakhmut:
The Russians crossed the railroad line in the north yesterday - confirmed. Russians are moving towards Khromove, but supply lines are still open. but under threat - with at least one convoy destroyed. Khromove is the choke point - if it falls, Ukraine supply line is nearly shut off. And they will be forced to withdraw. Russian advances are mostly attributed to artillery fires.
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Avdiivka:
UA lost its precious gains north of the city, and retreated back to the road.
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Marinka:
Russians made some gains, taking part of the city in the south. The city had previously been taken down to ground level by artillery. Russian suffered more heavy losses
A T-72B3 tank was captured after being hit by an RPG and abandoned by the crew.
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Ukraine defense Minister calls for volunteers with experience flying F-16s. Denys says, without prior combat experience and a willingness to serve, stay home. This is the largest, most brutal battlefield on land and air since WWII. [Many volunteers have already been killed.]
[However, for the enterprising Pro-Russian troll/fellow traveler/sympathizer, Russia is looking for volunteers to be part of the Admiral Kuznetsov/s crew when it relaunches, fully modernized. Also there are crew needed for the fully modernized Admiral Nakhimov, nuclear-powered battlecruiser. So pack those bags and head out!]
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Counter attack in Spring will be one decision: go-go/no-go. And that will be the only and last counterattack Ukraine will be able to mount.
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106 POWs were exchanged on both sides. Many Ukrainians were women.
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Denmark is sending 19 Caesar 155mm SPGs next month.
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Russia will be sending electronic conscript notices out to all men to report to nearest military base. Refusal means a fine, be unable to get married, take out loans, travel abroad, or drive a car. Therefore, if a Russian male wants to keep his Constitutional rights as a citizen, he needs to fight in Ukraine and die.
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Ammo warehouse experienced spectacular smoking event in Avdiivka area at Panteleimonovka which directly fed the Russian front around Avdiivka.
Putin’s direction to Shoigu and Prigozhin is to capture Bakhmut by next Sunday Orthodox Easter April 16.
https://www.dailyfetched.com/trump-sounds-world-war-iii-alarm-as-macron-calls-for-europe-to-break-away-from-u-s/
Internet Entrepreneur Kim Dotcom reacted to Macron’s remarks saying it was a precursor to a “nuclear war.” “Now what? Europe says enough with Ukraine and sides with China on peace?” Kim Dotcom wrote.
“Europe leaves the abusive relationship and the U.S. Govt turns into a bitter ex and lashes out? BRICS+ and Europe partner, watch the U.S. become a failed state while it is blaming everyone else for its fall?
“The likely outcome is nuclear war because the failing empire, in its infinite arrogance, won’t accept the consequences of having bullied and corrupted the world which then turned against it. The corrupt elites who destroyed America will feel safer inside of nuclear bunkers.”
@visegrad24 4h
Today, Romania decided to buy F-35 jets for the Romanian Air Force from the U.S.
@visegrad24 11h
According to the leaked Pentagon Papers, Bulgaria expressed willingness to donate its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine on February 23rd.
Bulgaria has 16 MiG-29 fighter jets.
@visegrad24 22h
WP writes that a British RC-135 Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft nearly shot down by Russian Su-27 fighter jets over the Black Sea on September 29th, 2022.
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace stated at the time that a missile had been released in the vicinity of the plane.
"Over the past two months, NATO and Sweden have flown an incredible number of ISR flights near Ukraine and along Russia’s borders. This map shows flights from 20th January to 20th March 2023."
@tassagency_en Apr 10
(Russia state-affiliated media)
“The United Kingdom wants to turn the territory of Ukraine into a “scorched earth” by supplying Kiev with depleted uranium munitions, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said”
@DarthPutinKGB 9h
Fun fact. Our (Russian) tanks use depleted uranium (ammunition) too. Since the start.
@DarthPutinKGB 1h
Day 412 of my 3 day war. It’s going so well we are digging trenches to defend Crimea.
I remain a master strategist.
Dmitri Retweeted
Cᴀʟɪʙʀᴇ Oʙsᴄᴜʀᴀ @CalibreObscura Apr 9
“Wagner forces displayed a head on a stick in Bakhmut today. These people are as brutal as ISIS and should be treated in exactly the same way.”
OilPrice.com (https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Russias-Current-Account-Surplus-Dwindles-As-Sanctions-Hit.html) reports:
“Russia’s current-account surplus (Trade Balance) dwindled over the first quarter of this year by $51 billion compared to this quarter last year, Russia’s central bank data shows, as the country struggles to maintain oil revenues in the face of sanctions.
The surplus shrank 73 percent to $18.6 billion in the first quarter—the smallest quarterly surplus in seven years. The central bank said on Tuesday that it is now forecasting the full-year surplus to dip to $66 billion from more than $227 last year.”
...”Sofya Donets, Renaissance Capital economist, was quoted by Bloomberg as saying, “The current-account surplus in the second quarter will be less than in the previous quarter, and probably the weakest during the year, which will determine the continued high volatility of the ruble.”
Yesterday, Russian Energy Ministry figures showed that Russia had reduced its crude oil production by 700,000 bpd in March after warning that it would do so (500,000, actually) back in February.”
Putin drives Ukraine into the EU... and NATO.
@KyivIndependent 45m
“European Parliament, Verhkovna Rada to hold historic joint session on April 12.
The European Parliament announced that it will be holding a joint hybrid session on April 12 with Ukraine’s parliament to discuss the nature and challenges of Ukraine’s EU accession process.”
@KyivIndependent 2h
“Next Ramstein summit to take place on April 21.
The 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will take place at the Ramstein Air Base on April 21, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty reported.”
F-16s?
More Artillery?
Both?
@KyivIndependent 4h
“Wagner Group founder: Flanks of Russian offensive on Bakhmut ‘handed over’ to defense ministry.
Wagner Group founder Yevgeny Prigozhin said in a video posted on April 11 that his forces had “handed over” the left and right flanks near Bakhmut to the Russian Defense Ministry.”
@WarMonitor3 40m
“Bakhmut Holds!
Russian forces continue to make gradual advances, at a huge cost.”
