Thumpalumpacus
Major
I've watched it already. It's fairly unconvincing.
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I've watched it already. It's fairly unconvincing.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
So far, russian ship blockade of the ukrainian Black Sea coast is as firm as the nuclear threats:
Cargo Ship Enters Danube Despite Russia's Black Sea Shipping Threat
At least a half dozen ships have ignored Russian warnings and appear to be headed to a Ukrainian port on the Danube River.www.thedrive.com
We should sail an American-flagged grain carrier there to point out their bluff. Hell, transfer flags for any carrier willing to do so and challenge the Russians to look askance at 'em.
Jabberwocky
Staff Sergeant
Some artillery statistics.
US production rate of 155 mm shells. Before the invasion (Feb 2022): 14,000 per month. Current: 24,000. The target for the 2025 fiscal year: 90,000.
Consumption at the front line by Ukraine: 8,000 per day, according to FT.
Bulgaria and South Korea will supply 155 mm and Japan is considered.
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I don't think Ukraine is using 8,000 155mm shells per day. That's more likely usage across all calibers - 105mm, 122mm, 152mm, 155mm and 203mm. It might also include heavy mortars (120mm and 240mm).
I also don't think Ukraine is consuming 8000 shells per day. The article noted that consumption is "up to" 8000 shells per day, so that likely the upper limit. From the estimates I've seen based on identified fire missions, Ukrainian shell consumption is averaging somewhere around 4,000 per day, or maybe a little less.
That's still a lot, but with the US and EU both ramping up production and purchasing shells out of South Korea, Japan, Turkey and who knows where else, it's not totally unmanageable.
ThomasP
Senior Master Sergeant
re Russia-Iran cooperation on drones
"US publishes new details of Russia-Iran military drone co-operation |…"
and
"Russia deploys 'Albatross' made in Iran-backed drone factory | Financ…"
Note that the Albatross production facilities in Tatarstan are about 900 miles form Kiev.
"US publishes new details of Russia-Iran military drone co-operation |…"
and
"Russia deploys 'Albatross' made in Iran-backed drone factory | Financ…"
Note that the Albatross production facilities in Tatarstan are about 900 miles form Kiev.
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MiTasol
1st Lieutenant
So just outside the range of a cigarette falling from the sky.
Unfortunately such a cigarette would formally bring Iran into the war.
Maybe the Azov ladies should go on holiday there and leave some Russian cigarettes and Russian Vodka bottles laying around.
Unfortunately such a cigarette would formally bring Iran into the war.
Maybe the Azov ladies should go on holiday there and leave some Russian cigarettes and Russian Vodka bottles laying around.
Escuadrilla Azul
Tech Sergeant
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Hydra rocket pods for ukrainian Mi-24:
www.thedrive.com
Ukraine's Mi-24 Hinds Now Armed With U.S. 70mm Hydra Rockets
The Hydra rocket's integration onto Ukraine's Mi-24s is the latest example of Western munitions joining the country's Soviet-era air arm.
www.thedrive.com
Thumpalumpacus
Major
Iran is already arming Russia, what else might they do that matters?
buffnut453
Captain
Over 20 molotov cocktail attacks against commissariats in Russia. Definitely a wild 24 hrs:
news.yahoo.com
Russians rise up — over 20 military commissariats targeted with Molotov cocktails in wild 24 hours
At least 20 military commissariats in Russia were targeted with attempts to set them on fire in a wild series of events over the last 24 hours, the Russian Telegram channel Mash reported on Aug. 2.
Russia damages almost 40,000 tonnes of grain, some of it meant for Africa
Grain meant to go to African nations, China and Israel is destroyed in what Ukraine says was a targeted attack by Russia.
www.abc.net.au
I disagree. Short of a Russian collapse (probably involving the removal of Putin) or Crimea deciding to break away from Russia, I don't see Ukraine easily taking Crimea by force/direct assault. I would love to see Ukraine reclaim Crimea but I remain sceptical as to its likelihood.
Ukraine's offensive is bearing down on Russian forces, but Chinese artillery could still bail Moscow out
Russia's military uses artillery "as a crutch" for other shortcomings, and it could be in trouble if it runs out, a recent think tank report said.
www.businessinsider.com
Escuadrilla Azul
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Russia damages almost 40,000 tonnes of grain, some of it meant for Africa
Grain meant to go to African nations, China and Israel is destroyed in what Ukraine says was a targeted attack by Russia.
Rusia attack the port of Izmail, just across the Danube from Romania. A failure in the impact point could end with the drones or missiles landing in a NATO member:
Russia Hammers Key Ukrainian Inland Port Of Izmail
The port of Izmail, on the Danube River right across from Romania, is the latest grain infrastructure to be attacked by Russian drones.
www.thedrive.com
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Analysis: Why there is no game-changer missile system in Ukraine
Why Saudi-hosted peace talks matter for Ukraine
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Zelenskyy urges cool heads as Poland lashes out at Ukraine in gratitude spat
Polish PM slaps Kyiv down for summoning Warsaw’s ambassador.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
I said nothing about "easily". But it is a stated war aim of Ukraine and I'm not sure Zelenskyy can survive politically in backing away from it.
Additionally, Ukraine could make it very hard to maintain Russian forces in supply with a little more advancement on the southern front.
About amputations and wounded. With the attempt to estimate WIA and KIA.
"Germany's Ottobock...estimates the number of amputees at about 50,000.... At the lower end, the Houp Foundation...puts the number of serious injuries caused by the war at 200,000. About 10% of serious injuries typically require amputations..."
"Out of 100 soldiers wounded within about 3 miles of the front line, 36% suffered very severe injuries, while between 5% and 10% of all deployed troops were killed..."
Original article:
www.wsj.com
Beyond the paywall:
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"Germany's Ottobock...estimates the number of amputees at about 50,000.... At the lower end, the Houp Foundation...puts the number of serious injuries caused by the war at 200,000. About 10% of serious injuries typically require amputations..."
"Out of 100 soldiers wounded within about 3 miles of the front line, 36% suffered very severe injuries, while between 5% and 10% of all deployed troops were killed..."
Original article:
In Ukraine, Amputations Already Evoke Scale of World War I
Tens of thousands of Ukrainians have lost limbs since the start of the war, according to new estimates, a toll not seen in recent armed conflicts in the West.
www.wsj.com
In Ukraine, a Surge in Amputations Reveals the Human Cost of Russia’s…
archived 1 Aug 2023 10:16:33 UTC
Strategic bombers take off in Russia, there is attack threat – Air Force
The Ukrainian Air Force has reported the threat of a missile strike, as four Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from Russia. Source: Air Force of Ukraine on Telegram Quote from Air Force: "The four Tu-95MS strategic bombers that took off from Olenya airfield (Murmansk Oblast, Russia) continue to...
Glider
Captain
It shows what impressive intelligence Ukraine has regarding the Russian flight operations
Strategic bombers take off in Russia, there is attack threat – Air Force
The Ukrainian Air Force has reported the threat of a missile strike, as four Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from Russia. Source: Air Force of Ukraine on Telegram Quote from Air Force: "The four Tu-95MS strategic bombers that took off from Olenya airfield (Murmansk Oblast, Russia) continue to...
