‘Blind, Loud And Stupid,’ Ukrainian Troops Conclude After Inspecting A Captured Russian Turtle Tank
But with no alternative, the Russians are building more of the up-armored vehicles.
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What goes around comes around. Deal with it Comrades.
Russian military adapts Chinese ATV for anti-aircraft use
The Russian military has adapted a Chinese all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for use as an improvised anti-aircraft unit, reflecting the ongoing challenges faced by Russia in maintaining its modern military equipment amid significant battlefield losses. The new makeshift anti-aircraft installation is...defence-blog.com
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I gave this some thought and I may have hurt myself.
What's the Cessna that looks like a 172 but has retractable landing gear? The Sky Wagon? Seating for gunner/observers. The LG is out of the way and only one thin strut to obscure arcs of fire. High wing won't obscure visibility as (I believe) the Cessna has a better performance envelope and will be looking down for targets. Stowage for small arms ammo AND lunch. Way cheaper than those cool COIN planes. There's probably a few available already there, or near enough.
It is and has been the subject of many NSFW videos at funker, unfortunately.I like it - it looks like an easy kill for FPV drones.
More Far East cannon fodder for thewarspecial military operation ín Ukrainia. Looks like uncle Vlad don't want to stir more civil unrest.
Ukraine Situation Report: North Korea May Send Forces To Occupied Territories
Even sending hordes of laborers, let alone troops, to Ukraine would mark a new phase in North Korea's mutual aid relationship with Russia.www.twz.com
Given what DPRK is like, one wonders how many will desert for the comparative wealth of Russia.More Far East cannon fodder for thewarspecial military operation ín Ukrainia. Looks like uncle Vlad don't want to stir more civil unrest.
Ukraine Situation Report: North Korea May Send Forces To Occupied Territories
Even sending hordes of laborers, let alone troops, to Ukraine would mark a new phase in North Korea's mutual aid relationship with Russia.www.twz.com
I hate saying it but this might be optimistic. Any NK soldiers will at least have had a fair amount of training, which while probably old fashioned will cover the basic requirements for fighting in trench warfare. Plus if they fail to perform well, let alone if they break, their dear leader will not hesitate to take it out on their families back home and his vengeance would be without mercy.From Russia's perspective, the positive is that these troops will free up Russian troops to further press the offensive. Not sure how positive that is considering 1200 troops per day being casualties, but hey, you've got more meat for the grinder.
The negative is that these guys will break and run the moment they're hit hard. They're not fighting for kith and kin, nor for hometown or "fatherland". Much like Rommel "corseting" Italian formations with Germans in North Africa, the DPRK troops will be a source of worry to the Russians. And the DPRK troops, being foreign conscripts, will not get adequate support from Russian logistics. All my own opinion, could well be wrong.
But If I were a Ukrainian planner, I'd aim my next punch at these guys. Look what the Soviets did at Stalingrad -- aim their first blows at the Rumanians northwest and south of the city. Granted, DPRK soldiers will probably be in the rear with the gear, but if the Ukrainians can get at them ....