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FINALLY!
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FINALLY!Possibly time to release the Groundhogs
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The new multi-purpose armoured vehicle Groundhog Swistak from AMZ Company at MSPO 2011 | MSPO 2011 online show daily news pictures video | Defense exhibition 2011 daily news category
At MSPO 2011, the Polish Defence Company AMZ unveils a new high mobility vehicle for quick reaction unit, the Swistak (Groundhog), which can be used for multirole missions as patrol, protection of convoy, support for Special Forces and more.www.armyrecognition.com
I love the article's title.This doesn't seem to be much damage for the size of drone that would be needed to travel 460kms to Moscow. Not an expert in drones or blast damage but it seems rather small, more like an artillery shell or small drone
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More drones appear in Moscow, providing Russians a more open window into Ukraine war | CBC News
Hostile drones have made frequent appearances in Moscow of late — striking buildings, knocking out windows and causing flights to be grounded, all while tying up Russian resources.www.cbc.ca
Another from the same article. A couple of rocks could do as much damage. Have there been any civilian casualties in these "Ukraine" drone attacks?
This part does keep coming up
There are additional series of prepared Russian defensive positions further south of the current Ukrainian advance, although Russian forces will only be able to fully leverage these positions if they have the available personnel and materiel to incorporate them into cohesive defensive operations.
The issue of a lack of men and basic equipment does seem to be the Achilles heal. More and more bloggers and observers seem to be mentioning it. You can have the best defences in the world, but if there's no one to man them, they count for nothing. Yet Putin has diverted many tens of thousands of men to his personal protection, just when they are needed the most.
Good one Thump:
Especially interesting:
"The Russian military has recently suffered from multiple public instances of insubordination, and ISW has previously assessed that the Russian military chain of command is deteriorating."
and
"No prominent channels known to be directly affiliated with Wagner have shared additional information on the future of the group despite speculation from nominally pro-Wagner channels, while the majority of Russian sources have focused their attention on kinetic activity on the frontline."
They will miss the ferocity of Wagner.
Jim
Putin did that during the battle of Bakhmut, too.Now I've read that the Russians are deploying elements of the 76th Guards Airborne Division to this area. This, by ISW, is a lateral reinforcement, which implies that they're short enough on reserves that they're repositioning what they think of as their best from another sector. If true, that not only speaks to their lack of general reserves, but also to the point that they may be stripping other sectors to reinforce a failing area.
I agree, though the Ukrainian focus on Bahkmut did give Russia time to fortify the entire front in Zaporizhzhia, delaying the much vaulted spring offensive - fortifications which are only now being tackled. A necessity, as Bahkmut had to be held, but still a consequence of choices made.
If you recall, Ukraine committed only enough manpower to hold the line while they also kept pressure up all across the line elsewhere.I agree, though the Ukrainian focus on Bahkmut did give Russia time to fortify the entire front in Zaporizhzhia, delaying the much vaulted spring offensive - fortifications which are only now being tackled. A necessity, as Bahkmut had to be held, but still a consequence of choices made.
Putin did that during the battle of Bakhmut, too.
He was drawing from several bases, including an elite unit from Kalilingrad, all of which suffered high casualties, further depleting his highly trained units.
In at least one instance, one of his transferred units (don't recall the unit's name), ceased to exist, their casualties were literally in the high ninety percentile.
I *almost* forget to mention Kherson in that post.If you recall, Ukraine committed only enough manpower to hold the line while they also kept pressure up all across the line elsewhere.
And while Russia was pouring it's resources into Bakhmut, Ukraine forces were also making gaines in the south-east because of thinning Russian numbers.
There is a good chance that even if he ordered it and people complied its probably too late for him.Let's see what another draft of 300,000 does to his domestic standing. Should get some good Youtube out of it.
I have seen these in person - they are brilliant fun their simplicity.Cardboard drones?!?!
Unbelievable!