Posted on 05/23/2023 7:15:10 AM PDT 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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RuZZian Tank losses closing in on 2000.
“Pro-Russian blogger Romanov states that during the day, based on reports from locals, insurgents attacked Gor’kovskii, Lozovaya Rudka, Tsapovka, Bogun-Gorodok and Shchetinovka in the Bilhorod region.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1661009671757656067
“The 72nd brigade filmed how Russian soldiers extracted personal belongings, in this case his watch, from a deceased comrade.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1660987012428578819
Just another dumb RuZZian Boy.
“Russians keep amazing. Footage from our drones, that were operating in Bakhmut. Wagner forces stole a car from a private house and tried to return to their initial position. The road they used was prepared for vehicle movement which was not even hidden. I don’t know what this thief was thinking but he must have been suicidal.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1660970354976739329
Too bad.
“Russian channel Fighterbomber, which is affiliated with the Russian Air Force, seems to refer in the last sentence of a post this morning to the loss of a Mi-8 helicopter in the Bilhorod region. “This time, the miscalculations of our upper air force headquarters were paid for with the lives of one crew.””
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1660909631340699648
Ukraine: military situation update with maps - May 22, 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, The 2nd Best Army in Ukraine <——
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.
==
-—> 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.
==
-—> 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.
==
-—> How Many of Each Type of Tank Does Russia Have In Storage? <——
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PHUK6zkbpc
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.
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-—> Contrast & Compare: the T-14 Armada [The AliExpress Tank]: The Best Russian Tank Ever! [very funny] <——
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-opSlCGLGQ4
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-—> Russian Troops Battling Incursion Inside Its Borders Near Ukraine <——
Russia is battling an incursion by pro-Ukrainian fighters in the Belgorod region that sits next to Ukraine.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/russian-troops-battling-incursion-inside-its-borders-near-ukraine
==
-—> Ukraine’s F-16s Could Come From These Countries <——
There aren’t as many surplus F-16s for Ukraine lying around as many seem to think, so we laid out all the possible options.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraines-f-16s-could-come-from-these-countries
[ Ukrainians Invade Russia | They Were Completely Unprepared | Tables Turned. Ukrainians Conduct ]
••Day 453: May 22
Today the biggest news comes from the north.
Here, several reinforced detachments made an unexpected attack on the Russian territory and managed to penetrate Russian defenses by up to 10 km. The group managed to take 4 settlements and establish a 35 square kilometers bridgehead.
The morning started with an artillery preparation that targeted Russian forces on the border along a 35 km line. The Head of the Belgorod region reported that Ukrainians struck Russian objects in Kozinka, Gora Podol, Grayvoron, Antonovka, and Zamostie.
The fact that all of these settlements are located on the same highway did not raise suspicions, and Russians did not take any preventative actions.
After the artillery preparation, a huge column was spotted moving towards the Russian Control Point, which was heavily assaulted in less than a minute.
Judging by the available footage, the assault unit consisted of 2 tanks, 1 armored fighting vehicle, and 9 Humvees. The unit dispersed across multiple facilities located on the Russian Control Point and started a storming operation.
The tanks opened fire at the Russian positions, paved the way for the mobile units, and very quickly broke Russian resistance. Russians reportedly lost several dozen troops before they surrendered.
The fighters also reported that in the aftermath of successful storming operations, they captured a Russian [FSB, BTR-82a] armored fighting vehicle, which they promptly drove to the Ukrainian facilities on the other side of the border.
But this was only the beginning. For a while, Russian officials did not understand whether the news was fake or not until they were summoned to a meeting. During the meeting, they acknowledged the fact of penetration, and the governor of the region declared a counter-terrorism regime.
Interestingly, all troops participating in the operation were Russian residents. The operation was conducted by the Freedom of Russia Legion and Russian Volunteer Corps.
While Russian officials had the meeting, the assault unit was reinforced with additional manpower and immediately assaulted the next 2 settlements on the line: Kozinka and Glotovo. Russian sources reported that if the Control Center was assaulted by around 50 troops, then after breaking the first point of resistance, the assault unit was reinforced by up to 500 more troops.
It is not surprising then that the fighters were shortly spotted from a drone past Kozinka and Glotovo. The drone footage showed a unit operating north of Kozinka, and a local resident showed another unit arriving already in Grayvoron.
This means that unprepared Russian forces retreated and lost control over 3 settlements. The volunteer detachments started facing resistance after they already penetrated Russian positing by around 8 km.
Several hours later, Russians were seen sending empty buses for the evacuation of people from the nearby settlements. Local residents also noticed engagements of multiple transport and assault helicopters, such as Mi-8, Mi-28, and Ka-52.
The footage shows that one helicopter automatically discharged false heat targets. This got Russians worried because it implied that the helicopter radar picked up a signal from a Ukrainian air defense.
This caused further delays in the reaction as the border was less than 25km away, and an air defense missile could potentially shoot down a Russian helicopter. Later, it was reported that one helicopter Mi-8 fell down near Prohorovka. Interestingly, this one was out of reach of Ukrainian air defense, so it was highly likely a malfunction.
When Russian forces finally arrived in Grayvoron, the volunteer detachments had almost established full control over the settlement. Local residents that chose to evacuate noticed that Russians were sending reinforcements.
The fighters reported active use of artillery by both sides. Some sources mentioned that there was an explosion on the Russian base with tactical nuclear warheads that is only 4 km away from the contact line, however, all nuclear warheads have been relocated from here a long time ago.
Tough fights broke out, as local residents reported hearing rounds of gunfire continuously.
The attack was also accompanied by drone strikes. The latest strikes reportedly hit the buildings of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and also the department of the Russian Secret Services.
The Russian state media reported that Russian forces made a trap and lured Ukrainians deep into the Russian territory for easier elimination of the assault detachments. Such an evaluation received a country-wide critique.
The latest reports suggest that Russian forces managed to return control over Grayvoron, however, it seems like the operation still continues.
••Drones used in the Belgorod offensive were attack drones carrying missiles. This one of the regions that Russia uses to fire missiles and glide bombs into Ukraine. People are saying this is the beginning of the future Belgorod Peoples Republic.
We know this incursion happened because locals filmed it.
[Described as a raid or shaping operation, these troops will likely withdraw back to Ukraine; but Russia will be forced to take troops from the front lines and reposition them near border crossings with Ukraine.]
Russian media is now talking about creating a buffer on Russian territory. Very humiliating. As Russian troops ran away, Prigozhin said the Russian Army is very incompetent, and the only troops fighting were the Border Control troops.
Russian officials said everything is going according to the Plan.
Both Prigozhin and Strilkov predicted that there would be an Ukraine incursion in that region. Russia has announced a special operation to defend this region.
Russian officials said everything is going according to the Plan.
Belgorod used to be Ukrainian. Even the names of the villages and cities are Ukrainian.
Since Putin uses only paper reports to communicate, it takes a while for information to reach him. So in the case of Belgorod, no one could do anything until orders came down from Putin. And the Russian Army, orderless, ran away.
Russian officials said everything is going according to the Plan.
==
Seeing the flag of the future Russia flying over Moscow, Denys said there is almost no way Russian in its current state survives the war.
==
Orikhiv Region:
Ukraine is starting to concentrate more forces in this area. With the two offenses: Belgorod and Bakhmut, it shows that something is happening
==
US Pentagon said training Ukrainians on F-16s is a high priority. They will also offer the training to other Ukrainian pilots - Denys said he would like to try.
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The West is preparing security guarantees for Ukraine that may look like Israel security scenario - The Wall Street Journal, citing Polish President Andrzej Duda.
According to Duda, NATO is now developing strong security guarantees for Ukraine, which will include the transfer of weapons and military technology.
The main guarantor should be the United States, with the UK, Germany and France also acting as guarantors.
••In the Donetsk region the Ukrainian military shot down a Russian Mi-24 helicopter with an Igla MANPADS, the 24th Brigade named after King Danylo reported. The Mi-24 tried to attack the village of Niu-York and crashed near the temporarily occupied Horlivka.
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The Russians are urgently evacuating the nuclear ammunition depot in the Belgorod region, - Ukrainian Intelligence.
“The Belgorod-22 is the Russian nuclear facility being urgently evacuated by the Russians from the area near Grayvoron.”
No panic. Russian officials said everything is going according to the Plan.
==
7 Ukrainian intelligence officers captured 22 Russian special forces (!) of the “Storm” unit, - Madyar
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Training of Ukrainian pilots on the F-16 will begin “very soon” - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra
Dutch Foreign Minister Hoekstra did not say whether pilots would be trained directly in the Netherlands. According to him, the Netherlands is joining forces with Denmark, Norway and Belgium, and the minister does not want to disrupt cooperation with premature announcements.
Deliveries of F-16s to Ukraine are a priority for the United States, the implementation of the plan will begin in the coming months - US State Department, Russia has a bad day today.
Russian officials said everything is going according to the Plan.
==
Wagnerites want to hide foreign-bought weapons in transit through Mali - Reuters
The US State Department on Monday said that it was informed that Wagner mercenaries were trying to smuggle foreign-bought weapons through Mali to the front in Ukraine.
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So. Soldiers who entered Belgorod region yesterday remain on Russian territory. This is now completely accurate information. Stories that they are squeezed out are nonsense.
Moreover, they are trying to terrorize the RF Armed Forces with drones. Being on the territory of the Russian Federation, they continue to move in the area.
==
Ruzzia transfers part of the troops from the front to the Belgorod region.
Due to the situation (the beginning of liberation) in the Belgorod region, the Ruzzian command wants to send additional troops there.
Including some combat-ready units fighting on the territory of Ukraine.
“In particular, a decision is now being made regarding the possible transfer of units of the 3rd Motorized Rifle Division of the 20th Combined Arms Army (PPD Valuyka, Belgorod Region) from the area of hostilities (Makiyivka, Ploshanka, Luhansk Region) to Belgorod Region.
The operation in the Belgorod region has already covered more than 30 square kilometers.
Update on the conflict in Ukraine for May 22, 2023:
- Russian Ministry of Defense claims the Donbass city of Bakhmut/Artyomovsk has been fully taken by Russian forces;
- Western analysts claim the city’s capture will not “turn the tide” of the conflict, ignoring the war of attrition taking place superseding territorial advances;
- The US is sending another weapons package to Ukraine featuring an unspecified amount of ammunition for HIMARS, artillery systems, anti-tank weapons, and both bridging and logistics equipment;
- The US is also incrementally moving in favor of sending Ukraine F-16 fighter jets through third party nations in Europe. The F-16 represents no specific capability Ukraine’s own air force didn’t have before being removed from the battlefield;
- The Western media continues incrementally admitting the limits in military industrial output preventing the US and Europe from providing Ukraine with weapons and ammunition to match or exceed Russia’s military capabilities;
Reminds me of the video early in the war of the Russian armored vehicle leaving behind two soldiers chasing it in the snow.
You would think that these people would tire of killing and miming one another. Where are the peacemakers?
Kazan is the name of a city in RuZZia.
Is that where you live?
“Where are the peacemakers?”
When RuZZia withdraws from Ukrainian soil, there will be peace.
••In the Donetsk region the Ukrainian military shot down a Russian Mi-24 helicopter with an Igla MANPADS, the 24th Brigade named after King Danylo reported.
“Two Russian 2S19 Msta-S 152mm self-propelled howitzers, parked back to back, were destroyed by the Ukrainian army using two M982 Excalibur 155mm high-precision projectiles - both landed practically on the same point.”
https://twitter.com/UAWeapons/status/1661064793707495445
The drunk has gotten out of bed.
“The US must compensate the Russian Federation for the destruction of Bakhmut, Mariupol and “a lot of other places,” Medvedev said.”
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1661027297074216960
“Enemy BMP-1, destroyed by fellow 110 OMBr on the outskirts of Avdiivka.”
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1661026567110414336
"35 square kilometers"
Is that more territory in one day, than Russian forces managed to take in Bakhmut in 10 months?
Also today, Liberation forces crossed into formerly Russian territory at two additional points:
@visegrad24 2h
BREAKING: Incoming reports that the Free Russia Legion captured another 2 villages in the Belgorod region of Russia today.
Igor Girkin (Strelkov) writes on Telegram that the villages of Gorkovsky and Shchetinovka have been taken by the Legion.
Free Russia! Free Tatarstan!
Denys Davydov
Looks like Ruzzia sent special forces to the Border in Belgorod region. There is fighting ongoing. I expect Legion forces to withdraw back to Ukrainian territory soon…
Their unit is very small and can’t hold for a long time…
https://t.me/s/pilotblog
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