Posted on 07/06/2023 6:09:38 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.
Calling someone a Comrade on FR is considered an insult.
“U.S. Expected to Provide Cluster Munitions to Ukraine, Official Says”
“The United States is expected to announce that it will provide Ukraine with cluster munitions, a senior Biden administration official said. Kyiv has been pushing for the controversial and widely banned type of weapon but Washington has resisted because of its potential to cause indiscriminate harm to civilians.
Ukraine has said the weapons would help in its counteroffensive against Russian troops by allowing its forces to effectively target entrenched Russian positions and to overcome its disadvantage in manpower and artillery.
After months of demurring, citing concerns about the weapons’ use and saying they were not necessary, U.S. officials have recently signaled a shift. Laura Cooper, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia, told U.S. lawmakers late last month that the Pentagon had determined that cluster munitions would be useful for Ukraine, “especially against dug-in Russian positions on the battlefield.””
“A group of Russian heavy equipment that tried to approach Ukrainian positions were knocked out just north of Pryyutne on the border of Donetsk-Zaporizhzia regions.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1676923799269261313
“Aftermath of the strikes on an oil depot in Makiivka, yesterday.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1676917344457637889
“The 3rd separate assault brigade with new footage. Aerial recon unit Shershen (part of the 2nd batallion) targeted Russian infantry that were dropped off in the area near Bakhmut. High precision artillery and mortar strikes.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1676905277453488128
“A Russian armored vehicle hits a remotely placed mine and crashed, the crew runs off. The vehicle was coming from Oleshky, driving towards the Antonivskyi bridge.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1676902813538942977
“A Russian tank is being hit by FPV drones and is immobilized. This happened on the bridge over the Konka river close to Oleshky. It shows how Ukrainian forces can pin down Russian forces 3km from the bridgehead at the Antonivskyi bridge.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1676878907293724672
“How Russian equipment is being disabled by the 25th Airborne Brigade in the vicinity of Kreminna.”
https://twitter.com/NOELreports/status/1676853902426218496
Trump must be smiling at Merkel.
“Germany increases it’s regular military budget by 1.7 billion € for FY 2024, this combined with the 19.2 billion € that will come from the special fund for that year will bring Germany to 2% defense spending.”
https://twitter.com/Jeff21461/status/1676608162609152007
“Absolutely wild how fast the ruble has collapsed in the last 12 months. Savings in Rubles have almost HALVED in value.
Pre-War, 23rd February 2022 $1 = ₽80.7
Ruble at its strongest, 29th June 2022 $1 = ₽52.5
Today, 6th July 2023 $1 = ₽93.5”
https://twitter.com/jonnytickle/status/1676874661575917569
“A Russian T-72B3 tank with KMT-7 mine roller was disabled by an AT mine in the vicinity of Marinka, #Donetsk Oblast, and was then struck with an ATGM by Ukrainian Forces.”
https://twitter.com/UAWeapons/status/1676873776187731969
“The 93rd brigade effectively fried a Russian tank in the Bakhmut area“
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1676854209210138624
“M2 Bradley shot at a tank with BGM-71 TOW“
https://twitter.com/antiputler_news/status/1676853437244350467
“Mutiny Aftermath Jolts Ruble as $43.5 Billion Outflow Takes Toll”
“The ruble has crashed through what a top government official recently called Russia’s “comfort” zone after a mutiny that briefly threatened President Vladimir Putin’s power compounded months of capital outflows.
Russia’s currency weakened on Wednesday to trade close to 91 per dollar after depreciating almost 2% to levels last seen a month after the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
It’s among the worst performers in emerging markets this year with a loss of about 18%. Last month, First Deputy Prime Minister Andrey Belousov described a range of 80-90 per dollar as “optimal” for the Russian economy.
The ruble’s descent is a stark reminder of the challenges facing Russia as it adapts to sweeping international sanctions at a time when political risks are on the rise and the government’s coffers are under stress from a decline in energy earnings.
And just as a recovery in imports drives up demand for hard currency at home, Russian households and businesses are seeking out safety by shifting money outside the country. The stock of retail deposits held abroad increased by $43.5 billion from early 2022 until May 2023, according to Bloomberg Economics.”
Ukraine: military situation update - July 5, 2023
Extras:
——> Ukraine Situation Report: A Peek Into Prigozhin’s Bizarre Pad <——
Among the findings were millions in cash and gold bars, a disguise collection, a giant sledgehammer, and a cache of guns and ammo.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/ukraine-situation-report-a-peak-into-prigozhins-bizarre-pad
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——> Crashed Storm Shadow Missile Falls Into Russian Hands <——
The Storm Shadow missile isn’t cutting edge, but it could still be of significant intelligence value to an adversary.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/crashed-storm-shadow-missile-falls-into-russian-hands
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——> Our First Look At Winged Bombs Being Launched By Russian Jets <——
After months of hearing how Russian glide bomb kits are an increasing problem for Ukraine, we finally see them in action.
https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/our-first-look-at-russia-launching-its-winged-bombs
[ Ukrainians Breach The Strongest Position south of Bakhmut ]
••Day 497: Jul 05
Today, Ukrainians conducted yet another HIMARS raid on Russian logistics and batteries, which finally resulted in the collapse of the most formidable Russian strong point in the east.
The target of the first HIMARS strike once again became Makiivka.
If yesterday Ukrainians destroyed a huge ammunition depot that had just received fresh supplies of shells, then today Ukrainians destroyed a huge oil depot.
Russian sources reported that the Russian air defense shot down HIMARS rockets, and the fire was caused by the falling remnants, however, the result suggests otherwise.
In the aftermath of a successful strike, at least 5 oil reservoirs were caught on fire.
The fire proved to be extremely difficult to put out and expects estimated that firefighters will not be able to do much until the morning.
The target of the second strike became an echelon with equipment that was being transported to the front-line positions through Yasynuvata.
The footage shows wrecked freight-cars and trucks near the railways.
Just like Donetsk, eastern cities are extremely industrialized, which means that they have very well-developed logistics that Russians are constantly using.
Unfortunately for Russians, they are closely being monitored.
The destruction of multiple ammunition depots, echelons with equipment, oil depots, and a dozen of artillery batteries on such a narrow front line created massive short-term problems for the Russians.
And a short-term decrease in the ability of the Russians to conduct defensive operations is all Ukrainians needed.
Today, Ukrainian sources reported that Russian forces had problems with deploying their reserves to Klishchiivka on time, possibly due to the Ukrainian precision strikes on Russian logistics.
Soon, the most prominent Russian sources started raising the alarm that Ukrainians breached Russian defense and took Klishchiivka.
Interestingly, Ukrainian sources claimed that they have not taken Klishchiivka yet, however, the news about the fact that Ukrainians entered it is true.
It looks like Russian sources understand that Klishchiivka is shortly going to fall and are setting the information conditions for the collapse of the front line.
And this is not surprising because the fact that Ukrainians entered the village means that they have cleared the most powerful fortification on the entire front, namely, an extensive trench network on a hill.
After destroying a dozen of Russian batteries, the Russian artillery fire significantly decreased and made these positions that were already in a salient even more vulnerable.
Russian sources reported that Ukrainians had opened 4 axes of advance: 2 north of the village and 2 south of the village.
All Ukrainian assault units necessarily leveraged the tree lines that they have cleared east of the canal.
One group successfully entered the village from the south, got into the Russian rear, and caused a lot of problems for the Russian forces.
This operation was a massive success because by drawing Russian attention and resources to the southern part of the village, Ukrainians made sure that Russians had fewer troops to protect the most powerful fortification.
Overall, Ukrainians established control over the trenches, but more importantly, the local heights.
As you can see, the next Russian defensive positions are located in the lowlands, which means that moving further will be much easier.
And this is exactly why Russian analysts are so concerned about this direction and urge the Russian command to hold the line no matter the losses.
The Russian command once again seems to be making a grave mistake - prioritizing holding settlements instead of tactical heights around these settlements.
Such a setting is very beneficial for Ukrainian assault units.
••Bakhmut area:
Main UA force still in Chasiv Yar. Process continues north of Bakhmut.
Southern area is quiet as is the Kherson region.
Nuclear power plant - all is quiet. [ There are only 4 people from the IAEA to inspect the plant, which is the size of a city. There is no way 4 people can inspect an entire city - Zelensky ]. More on this topic in back issues of this thread - see link above.
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After the raid on Prigozhin’s apartments, the FSB returned the $100 million, some in gold, because he said the money is to pay his soldiers. Also, on one wall was the picture of many decapitated heads.
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UK Intelligence update:
The is a big crack between organizations in Russia: between FSB, RGF, and GRU. No one knows where Gen. Surovikin is - presumably, he is in the same place as Prigozhin, whose whereabouts are also unknown.
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Russian elite and military bloggers say that the only way to win is to use nuclear weapons. If they nuke Poland, for instance, the West will ignore it and not reply. [ These people are certifiable. ]
In 2021, Ukrainians believed Putin would not dare to attack their country; in 2022, Ukrainians believed that Putin would not dare to blow the Nova Kakhovka dam; in 2023, Ukrainians believed that Putin would not dare use nuclear weapons or blow up the Zaporizhia nuclear power plant.
But, the use of nuclear weapons being talked about by important Russians and is believed to be part of Putin’s Plan to Win.
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The UK announced it will start training F-16 pilots in June. F-16s will be ready to use in Spring.
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Russia is desperate to replace Wagners around Bakhmut.
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100 photos found of Prigozhin in various disguises - with wigs, beards, in different uniforms, and civilian clothes.
••Lviv, night, Russian missile attack.
There were 10 Calibers, 7 were shot down. But 3 arrived at a residential building and critical infrastructure facilities. In a residential building in two entrances, the 3rd and 4th floors were destroyed. Four people died.
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Russian officials said everything is going according to the Plan & Prigozhin agrees.
Russia is a 14th century feudal empire running a gas station with nukes in the backroom.
Calling someone a Comrade on FR is considered an insult.
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Even if they are actually Russian and served in the Soviet Army.
АSLAN@antiputler_news
The SBU detained a spy for HIMARS near Bakhmut Yuri Dyachenko - a resident of Toretsk (Donetsk region) - collected information for the occupiers about the counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the direction of Bakhmut.
He was especially interested in the positions of HIMARS. I poured all the data into the Facebook Telegram bot.
The SBU took the collaborator along with the phone, through which he sent coordinates to the local area to the police. He is serving 15 years for this activity
АSLAN@antiputler_news
The counteroffensive of the Armed Forces should have started earlier. It was delayed by the delay in the supply of Western weapons - Zelenskyi.
The Russian Federation had more time to replace the territory and strengthen its defenses. This slows down our offensive.
In some directions, we cannot even think about an offensive, because there are no suitable weapons.
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