"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (3 Viewers)

[SaparotRob]

Ukraine’s Vampire intercepts Russian attack drones

In a newly released video compilation, the Ukrainian Navy highlights the success of its VAMPIRE Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system in countering Russian attack drones. The footage shows at least eight confirmed interceptions, demonstrating the low-cost system’s ability to neutralize unmanned...

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"Agnostic?" Someone at L3Harris really wanted it to spell Vampire.

 

[SaparotRob]

The Ukrainian Army Spotted A Lone Russian Soldier Out In The Open—And Then Tested A Deadly New Drone On Him

Guided first-person-view drones can compensate for a lack of operator skill.

www.forbes.com

Impressive tech. Frightening times. Skynet lives.

 

[SaparotRob]

Breaking News: Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Wins First Air-to-Air Fight Shoots Down Russian Su-34

Breaking News: Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Wins First Air-to-Air Fight Shoots Down Russian Su-34

www.armyrecognition.com

It's confirmed an F-16 got the kill?

 

[Denniss]

probably just another friendly fire incident, russian F-16 claim came in way too fast

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

"Agnostic?" Someone at L3Harris really wanted it to spell Vampire.

There's something delicious watching those things be blown to pieces.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

On October 10, Russian forces executed nine Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered in the Kursk region, according to the Ukrainian monitoring group DeepState.

The incident reportedly took place near the settlement of Zelenyi Shlyakh, with the group describing it as a gross violation of international law.

According to analysts, the Ukrainian soldiers believed they were advancing into a relatively secure area but unexpectedly encountered Russian forces. After engaging in a firefight, the Ukrainians, with limited ammunition, surrendered to the Russian troops.

In response, Ukraine's Human Rights Ombudsman, Dmytro Lubinets, condemned the incident as a severe breach of the Geneva Conventions, which govern the treatment of prisoners of war. "These actions are a flagrant violation of the Geneva Convention on the treatment of prisoners of war," Lubinets stated on his Telegram channel.

Lubinets further confirmed that official letters regarding the incident have been sent to both the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), calling for accountability for what he described as another war crime committed by Russian forces. "Russia is a terrorist state that disregards all rules and customs of war. The international community must not turn a blind eye to these crimes," he added.

Russian troops execute nine surrendered Ukrainian soldiers

On October 10, Russian forces executed nine Ukrainian soldiers who had surrendered in the Kursk region, according to the Ukrainian monitoring group DeepState. The incident reportedly took place near the settlement of Zelenyi Shlyakh, with the group describing it as a gross violation of...

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[Thumpalumpacus]

Germany will no longer provide heavy combat vehicles to Ukraine, according to reports from the German newspaper Bild, which cites an internal document from the German Ministry of Defense.

The transfer of such equipment, which included Leopard 2 tanks, Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), and Panzerhaubitze 2000 (PzH 2000) howitzers, has reportedly been completed.

According to Bild, the German Ministry of Defense does not believe Ukraine will be able to conduct a successful counteroffensive in the near future, despite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's efforts to continue pushing against Russian forces. This perspective comes at a critical time, as Ukraine's counteroffensive, which began in the summer of 2023, has faced significant challenges, with progress slower than initially hoped.

Germany halts supply of heavy combat vehicles to Ukraine

Germany will no longer provide heavy combat vehicles to Ukraine, according to reports from the German newspaper Bild, which cites an internal document from the German Ministry of Defense. The transfer of such equipment, which included Leopard 2 tanks, Marder infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs)...

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[RogerdeLluria]

Sinking and unfixed: Fate of 'Admiral Kuznetsov' carrier unclear

Admiral Kuznetsov has spent a significant portion of her operational life undergoing repairs caused by recurring technical problems and outdated infrastructure.

bulgarianmilitary.com

 

[SaparotRob]

Sinking and unfixed: Fate of 'Admiral Kuznetsov' carrier unclear

Admiral Kuznetsov has spent a significant portion of her operational life undergoing repairs caused by recurring technical problems and outdated infrastructure.

bulgarianmilitary.com

That thing ain't going anywhere.

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

That thing ain't going anywhere.

... especially since its crew has been debarked and used as an armored assault unit:


Russia's military has formed a mechanized assault group, codenamed "Fregat," using the crew of its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, according to a report from Militarnyi.

According to the report, the battalion is composed of personnel from military unit No. 78987.

The formation of this battalion has raised questions about Russia's ongoing personnel shortages in the conflict. Initially deployed in the Kharkiv region, the "Fregat" battalion has since been relocated to the Pokrovsk direction.

The battalion's role in the conflict became more evident after it was revealed that one of the sailors from the Admiral Kuznetsov had gone missing in July during an assault on the border village of Sotnytskyi Kozachok in Kharkiv. The sailor, also from unit No. 78987, was never found.

Russia forms assault group from aircraft carrier crew

Russia's military has formed a mechanized assault group, codenamed "Fregat," using the crew of its only aircraft carrier, the Admiral Kuznetsov, according to a report from Militarnyi. According to the report, the battalion is composed of personnel from military unit No. 78987. The formation of...

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