Posted on 06/16/2023 5:51:13 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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Calling someone a RuZZian on FR is considered an insult.
“Russian channels report active fighting in the area of Lobkove-P’yatykhatky, Zaporizhzia axis. WarGonzo reports that the AFU has advanced towards P’yatykhatky and there is a battle on the western outskirts of the small village.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1669628479984287744
“A summary of RU reports about the front:
Renewed activity along the Zaporizhzia front line, mainly around Robotyne/Orikhiv section
Near Velyka Novosilka, renewed fighting for Staromaiors’ke and Urozhaine.
Rybar says AFU grabbed a foothold by landing troops near Oleshki.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1669593678283694081
“Most important, WarGonzo states that the AFU made progress towards Robotyne and managed to ‘take new positions towards Dorozhnyanka’. In included a map of the location of Dorozhnyanka as it is not so widely covered yet.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1669596756521222144
“Multiple Russian sources report active fighting in the area of the Russian-occupied towns Pyatykhatky and Zherebyanky, south of Lobkove. They also report that Russian forces are using T-62 and T-54 (you read this correctly) as SPGs to return fire.”
https://twitter.com/Tendar/status/1669661274198667264
“A destroyed building in Russian-occupied Shchaslyvtseve (Kherson Oblast) is visible in new satellite imagery. This site is more 130 kilometers from the front line in Ukraine and was reportedly struck last week.”
https://twitter.com/bradyafr/status/1669459063791394819
“A Russian BMD-4M airborne IFV was destroyed by artillery fire of the Ukrainian 45th Artillery Brigade near Kreminna, #Luhansk Oblast.”
https://twitter.com/UAWeapons/status/1669650394501246977
“The Pokrovsky battalion of the Donetsk brigade of the TRO destroys enemy shelters and machine gun emplacements with a kamikaze drone.“
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1669623655192461312
“Ramstein results
▪Denmark, the Netherlands, Great Britain and the USA announced the transfer of hundreds of air defense missiles to Ukraine.
Canada has pledged to allocate another $500 million for Ukraine, including missiles for air defense.
▪Norway and Germany announced multi-year packages.
▪Denmark announced the allocation of a package of long-term military aid worth $2.6 billion.
▪Denmark and the Netherlands will transfer 14 more Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.”
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1669602365211639809
All help is welcome
“Howard Buffet, a well-known American philanthropist, photographer, and son of billionaire investor Warren Buffett, brought humanitarian aid to the frontline in Avdiivka. Buffet is known for his pro-Ukrainian stance and regugarly visits Ukrainian forces to help them.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1669606875996868608
“Spain will send 20 M113 APCs and 4 Leopard 2A4 tanks which were recently refurbished to Ukraine, as well as provide a military hospital, said Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1669584795234361344
“Germany delivers additional 64 missiles for the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, effective immediately.”
https://twitter.com/Tendar/status/1669653670030352387
Ukraine: military situation update with maps - June 15, 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.
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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.
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——> 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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——> Israel’s Merkava Tank Has Possible Export Customer In Europe <——
Israel is negotiating sales of Merkavas with two countries, including one in Europe, prompting speculation about a possible deal for Ukraine.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/israeli-merkava-tank-has-possible-export-customer-in-europe
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——> Ukraine’s Armor Appears To Have A Russian Attack Helicopter Problem <——
Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters’ presence at the front highlights the need for highly mobile and survivable short-range air defenses.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraines-armor-appears-to-have-a-russian-attack-helicopter-problem
[ Finally! Ukrainians Started Slicing Russian Defense in Bakhmut |Second Counter Offensive ]
••Day 477: Jun 15
Today there are a lot of updates from the east.
Here, Ukrainians managed to breach several Russian defensive positions and assault multiple settlements that are protecting the northern Bakhmut’s flank. The main axis of the attack became Berkhivka.
After the regular Russian forces exhausted their offensive capabilities and failed to recapture the tactical heights around Bakhmut, as reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense, Russian forces conducted a tactical regrouping to more reliable positions.
The Head of the Wagner Group, Prigozhin, who spent considerable resources gaining the ground that the regular forces were losing, immediately stated that the fact that Ukrainians captured all tactical heights meant that the fall of Berkhivka and the whole northern flank was just a matter of time.
Over the last week, after achieving their tactical objectives in the southern part of the region, Ukrainian forces could finally prioritize the northern flank. Judging by the combat footage, Ukrainians opened multiple vectors of attacks. The first attack was launched south of the railways.
As Prigozhin himself mentioned in an interview, the combination of tree lines and the embankment makes it very easy for a mechanized group to quickly close the distance and assault the trenches.
The second line of attack became the pathway between the reservoir and the railways. Russian sources reported that Ukrainians lost multiple tanks and armored fighting vehicles and that their attempt to take Berkhivka completely failed.
However, Berkhivka was not the main goal of this attack. The main purpose of this attack was to clear all the tree lines between the reservoir and railways in order to set conditions for what was coming next.
And the next Ukrainian attacks were directed toward Yahidne. So, by improving their tactical position in the vicinity of Berkhivka, Ukrainians effectively blocked Russians from conducting a flank attack and undermining their offensive efforts.
The Head of the Wagner Group, Prigozhin, was asked to evaluate the situation, and he said that his reconnaissance crews clearly recorded that Ukrainians had indeed populated the tree lines and entrenched themselves even more.
In the meantime, the intensity of engagements around Yahidne has been increasing significantly. Russian sources indirectly confirmed that Ukrainians are attacking Berkhivka and Yahidne.
Meamwhile. the Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister stated that Ukrainian forces managed to advance by up to 1.5 km, which is precisely the distance between Yahidne and the previous Russian defense line in the tree lines.
Ukrainian 57th Motorized Rifle Brigade released a highly graphic video of how those Russian soldiers who were trying to escape the heat, only got under devastating mortar fire that instantly killed the entire squad.
Ukrainian 14th Mechanized Brigade released a video showing how they were destroying Russian tanks in the vicinity of Yahidne.
Ukrainian 77th Airmobile Brigade showed how they were destroying enemy ammunition depots and equipment also in Yahidne.
The sentiment of the Ukrainian fighters that are reporting news from Bakhmut is quite positive, and they also signaled that many moves are not being reported yet.
However, if everything goes according to the plan, Ukrainians will be able to slice off the Russian salient north of Bakhmut and start moving further.
In fact, there is already a lot of footage that shows how Ukrainian artillery has started undermining the next Russian defense line, namely in Blahodatne and Pidhorodne.
Today Ukrainians also released footage of the aftermath of a successful Ukrainian attack in the vicinity of Sakko i Vantsetti.
Such actions are not only stretching Russian forces along the whole front line but also indicate that the scale of the potential offensive is much bigger, and just line last time, Ukrainians may very well end up conducting several back-to-back counteroffensive operations on various parts of the front line.
••Some gains on the Deep State map south of Orikhiv which open the way to Tokmak.
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Leopard 2 tanks hit in the 12 vehicle ambush were taken to Poland for repairs.
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UA took the heights overlooking Bakhmut 2 days ago. Link to video:
https://t.me/pilotblog/4670
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In the Russian Belgorod area, the Russians entered and took back control over Novaya Tavolzhanka. Orcs then began looting local homes of TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, shocking the locals.
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Kherson region:
Near Nova Kakhovka, UA troops landed on the south side of the Denipr River. Fighting is ongoing.
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Denmark and Netherlands will sent 14 more Leopard 2 tanks, but delivery will be at the beginning of next year.
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Germany handed over two armored de-mining vehicles “Wisent 1” based on the tank “Leopard 1”
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The Israeli Merkava tanks are not well suited for Ukrainian terrain, but they could be used for certain special operations.
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Swedish BMP CV9040C with 40mm auto-cannon is in Ukraine. In total, about 50 such combat vehicles were announced to be transferred to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
This CV9040C is also equipped with the Barracuda camouflage kit, which reduces its visibility in the thermal and radars.
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The Turkish drone manufacture began test of its 200km mimi-cruise missiles.
••It seem like Russia fired everything they have in the region of Nova Khahovka to stop Ukrainian forces crossing. Hopefully the operation from our side will be successful. Will update you in the morning.
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Germany will immediately transfer 64 more Patriot guided missiles to Ukraine. This was reported by ntv with reference to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
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Russian officials said everything is going according to the Plan.
“The artillery reconnaissance control battery of the 110th brigade destroyed the Russian MT-LB”
https://twitter.com/PaulJawin/status/1669696779749580801
“In the Russian Belgorod area, the Russians entered and took back control over Novaya Tavolzhanka. Orcs then began looting local homes”
Priceless.
@EuromaidanPR 2h
Russian Kinzhal + Caliber missiles attack on Kyiv and region: all missiles intercepted, but debris injured 3 (2 kids and elderly woman) & damages 30 private houses.
“In the Russian Belgorod area, the Russians entered and took back control over Novaya Tavolzhanka. Orcs then began looting local homes”
Priceless.
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They stood silent when their troops looted Ukrainian homes, now Karma strikes.
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