"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (2 Viewers)

[Thumpalumpacus]

Is going through the minefields the only reasonable way forward? How can Ukraine pull that off? Most, if not all mine clearing and other engineering vehicles are slow moving and need air superiority to order to operate without getting destroyed. So, that means Ukraine must wait until its air force is significantly updated, likely by autumn 2024.

Does this premise hold true, though? My understanding is that the overwhelming majority of Russian anti-armor platforms are drones, with helicopters in second. The assumption that the Ukrainians can only achieve air superiority by advanced fighter jets, therefore, seems to me to be questionable.

What other options are there? Can you go over or around the minefields?

Plentiful SAMs mounted close behind the engineering forces that are doing the mine-clearance, maybe? More armored demining vehicles, definitely. More active bombing of Russian grounds forces using both attack and spotting drones, and bombers flying nap-of-earth missions guided in by the latter.

 

[GTX]

The Invisible War in Ukraine Being Fought Over Radio Waves

Using electromagnetic waves to flummox and follow smarter weapons has become a critical part of the cat-and-mouse game between Ukraine and Russia. The United States, China and others have taken note.

www.nytimes.com

 

[GTX]

Ukrainian troops receive 3D-printed drones from Germany

The Ukrainian armed forces have reportedly received a 3D-printed long-range unmanned aircraft from Germany. As part of the aid from an American-Ukrainian NGO and Germany's Donaustahl GmbH, Ukrainian troops have received several Titan Falcon 3D printable long-range drones. Already, three of these...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Ukrainian kamikaze drones disrupt Russian military supply routes

In the absence of sophisticated weaponry, Ukrainian forces have tactically employed kamikaze drones to target and disrupt Russian military logistics. The efficacy of these “low-cost” kamikaze drones has been showcased in their ability to partially isolate enemy forces in specific areas...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

A long but interesting interview/discussion:


View: https://youtu.be/NnFmeXe0bqQ?si=p_AeSvyM4mL0wrk-

 

[GTX]

Ukraine’s Leopard 1 Tanks Roll Toward The Front Line—But Without Extra Armor

A video that appeared online on Sunday depicts one of the 40-ton, four-person tanks on a muddy road on a rainy day apparently somewhere in Ukraine.

www.forbes.com

 

[GTX]

A 60-Year-Old Russian Tank Apparently Tried Attacking The Ukrainian Marines’ Dnipro Bridgehead. The Tank Didn’t Survive.

Sometime apparently last week, Ukrainian drones knocked out a Russian T-62 tank just a couple of miles east of Krynky.

www.forbes.com

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QinRWIkjzsc

 

[GTX]

View: https://youtu.be/isGqDOiumWE?si=2sK_PNt0DtN99HxH

 

[GTX]

Western air defenses turn Kyiv into a rare safe spot in war-torn Ukraine

Russia is continuing to try to hammer the Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones, but robust defenses make that very difficult.

www.politico.eu

 

[GTX]

US defense secretary meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show steadfast support for Ukraine

In Kyiv, Austin said Ukraine’s effort to defeat Russia’s invasion “matters to the rest of the world” and that U.S. support would continue “for the long haul.”

www.politico.com

 

[GrauGeist]

I'd like to discuss how Ukraine's offensive to Melitopol and how the AFU can overcome the land mines and fortifications between their current salient and Tokmak.

Is going through the minefields the only reasonable way forward? How can Ukraine pull that off? Most, if not all mine clearing and other engineering vehicles are slow moving and need air superiority to order to operate without getting destroyed. So, that means Ukraine must wait until its air force is significantly updated, likely by autumn 2024.

What other options are there? Can you go over or around the minefields?

Ukraine has recently used cluster munitions in conjunction with artillery, mortar fire and occasional air support, in a set perimeter in order to protect mine clearing equipment and it seems to work well.

 

[GTX]

Ukraine has pulled off a notoriously difficult river crossing — and it could be their final dice roll of 2023

Crossing the Dnipro river has been a major tactical win for Ukraine. But much remains at risk, especially on the eastern bank — and the Russians are well aware of the danger, writes Mick Ryan.

www.abc.net.au

 

[GTX]

Russian Army placed a 25mm naval gun on the Soviet MT-LB AFV

A pro-Russian participant on Telegram shared photographs of a Soviet MT-LB, currently part of the Russian army in Ukraine, equipped with a 24 mm naval gun.

bulgarianmilitary.com

 

[GTX]

Brazil refused, so Belgium to produce Leopard 1A5 ammunition

The Belgian government, through its local KNDS branch company, was given the task of manufacturing 105 mm tank ammunition for the Leopard 1 from Ukraine.

bulgarianmilitary.com

 

[Snautzer01]

I'd like to discuss how Ukraine's offensive to Melitopol and how the AFU can overcome the land mines and fortifications between their current salient and Tokmak.

Is going through the minefields the only reasonable way forward? How can Ukraine pull that off? Most, if not all mine clearing and other engineering vehicles are slow moving and need air superiority to order to operate without getting destroyed. So, that means Ukraine must wait until its air force is significantly updated, likely by autumn 2024.

What other options are there? Can you go over or around the minefields?

Mines are old school, so what have been done to clear them? Flegel tanks an other funnies did good. But air support. Drone tractors? They have a lot 4x4 trucks also droned? Aim, brick on the gas.
Deep plough machines.

 

[Greg Boeser]

Mines are old school, so what have been done to clear them? Flegel tanks an other funnies did good. But air support. Drone tractors? They have a lot 4x4 trucks also droned? Aim, brick on the gas.
Deep plough machines.

MOAB?

 

[Admiral Beez]

Russian Army placed a 25mm naval gun on the Soviet MT-LB AFV

A pro-Russian participant on Telegram shared photographs of a Soviet MT-LB, currently part of the Russian army in Ukraine, equipped with a 24 mm naval gun.

bulgarianmilitary.com

Innovative for sure. I like the Syrians and their Napoleonic smooth bore.

 

[SaparotRob]

MOAB?

Forgot all about that one. Do they a "Mini Mriya" to drop it from?

 

[GTX]

Innovative for sure. I like the Syrians and their Napoleonic smooth bore.

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