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Ex-British Challenger 2 Tanks Roll Into Kursk As Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia Grinds Into Its 11th Day
A Russian drone knocked out one Challenger 2 on the eastern edge of the invasion zone.
www.forbes.com
Thumpalumpacus
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The United States is reportedly "open" to providing Ukraine with the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile or JASSM, to arm its newly arrived F-16s, and which would provide a very powerful new long-range strike capability. The reports from Washington come around six months after Ukrainian officials stated that the country would receive an undisclosed type of air-launched cruise missile with a range of up to 300 miles for its F-16s.
Citing an unnamed official in the Biden administration, as well as two other people "familiar with internal deliberations," Politico reported today that the U.S. government is considering whether to approve JASSM for Ukraine, but is open to the idea. Furthermore, the same sources confirm that the Pentagon is already working on how to integrate these missiles on Ukraine's F-16s, which are upgraded older-model jets drawn from European NATO stocks.
JASSM Stealth Cruise Missiles Now On The Table For Ukraine: Report
AGM-158 JASSM would be Ukraine’s most advanced and survivable long-range strike weapon yet. AGM-158 JASSM would be Ukraine’s most advanced and survivable long-range strike weapon yet.
www.twz.com
Thumpalumpacus
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Ukraine destroyed a key bridge over the Seim River in Kursk Oblast in what could be a big logistical blow for Russian forces on the 11th day of the invasion.
The Ukrainian Air Force posted a video on social media showing the moment of impact, with a whole section collapsing into the river. JDAM-ER or Hammer standoff guided bombs were likely used to finally take down the bridge. The effects seen are too intense to have been from a GMLRS guided rocket fired by a HIMARS or M270 system, although a unitary warhead ATACMS would be capable of it.
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The Seim River snakes around a large section of this part of Kursk, and continues into Ukraine. The bridge in Glushkov is one of three in the area, but the furthest to the east, less than 10 miles from Ukrainian-held territory. Its destruction could be a large blow to Russian efforts to supply the area.
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The bridge across the Seim is the main route for delivering ammunition and food for the Russian group in this area, according to Russian media.
The Russians however appear to be building pontoon bridges across the river to bring in supplies, however that could also easily be targeted by HIMARS and standoff air strikes.
Ukraine Drops Key Russian Bridge In Kursk
While losing the bridge is a blow to Russia's defense of Kursk, a key Ukrainian city in Donetsk may soon fall.
www.twz.com
Was reported a couple of days ago. It will be interesting to see which versions they get, though I suspect it will be the A models. A comparison of types:The United States is reportedly "open" to providing Ukraine with the AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile or JASSM, to arm its newly arrived F-16s, and which would provide a very powerful new long-range strike capability. The reports from Washington come around six months after Ukrainian officials stated that the country would receive an undisclosed type of air-launched cruise missile with a range of up to 300 miles for its F-16s.
Citing an unnamed official in the Biden administration, as well as two other people "familiar with internal deliberations," Politico reported today that the U.S. government is considering whether to approve JASSM for Ukraine, but is open to the idea. Furthermore, the same sources confirm that the Pentagon is already working on how to integrate these missiles on Ukraine's F-16s, which are upgraded older-model jets drawn from European NATO stocks.
JASSM Stealth Cruise Missiles Now On The Table For Ukraine: Report
AGM-158 JASSM would be Ukraine’s most advanced and survivable long-range strike weapon yet. AGM-158 JASSM would be Ukraine’s most advanced and survivable long-range strike weapon yet.
Not good though the devil is in the detail:
www.politico.eu
Germany to halt new Ukraine military aid: Report
The ban, which is already in place, will affect all new requests for assistance to Kyiv, Germany’s FAZ newspaper reported.
www.politico.eu
Kyiv blows up second bridge inside Russia as Belarus masses troops at border
Belarus has sent a warning to Ukrainian soldiers, saying it has mined the Belarusian-Ukrainian border "as never before".
www.abc.net.au
Out In The Open And On The Move In Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian Forces Are Vulnerable—And Losing Lots Of Armored Vehicles
But heavy losses might be worth it, if Ukraine can seize and hold a big portion of Kursk.
www.forbes.com
