We don't know the entire Russian supply system, or if those shortages extend outside of the conflict.
I don't see any other reason, unless Ukraine has air superiority. Why would you not use your aircraft more?
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We don't know the entire Russian supply system, or if those shortages extend outside of the conflict.
I don't see any other reason, unless Ukraine has air superiority. Why would you not use your aircraft more?
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I've seen commentary about Russia wanting territory for defense and to acquire Ukrainian coastal energy resources too. This would strengthen Russia as a Europe's Petro State.
If Russia is a petroleum giant, why are their vehicles running out? Has the Oligarchy been selling the stuff for ?????
This whole attack seems half-hearted. Are the forces sent in some kind of sacrificial bait? Waiting to see how quickly NATO caves?
Any of that abandoned equipment being refurbished? I kind of always liked T-55s.
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vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
Russia lost 14 planes, 8 helicopters, 102 tanks, 536 BBM, 15 heavy machine guns, and 1 BUK missile since Feb. 24, according to Ukraine's military.
The Kremlin also lost over 3,500 soldiers, Ukraine's Armed Forces said on Feb. 26. Nearly 200 service members have been kept hostage.
kyivindependent.com
What is really interesting to me is the Ukraine has started a website listing the names of Russian solders killed and those captured. They includes pics of IDs and such.
www.themoscowtimes.com
to bypass the article, the website is Ищи своих
The Kremlin also lost over 3,500 soldiers, Ukraine's Armed Forces said on Feb. 26. Nearly 200 service members have been kept hostage.
Russia faces heavy losses as it attacks Ukraine on all fronts
Russia lost 14 planes, 8 helicopters, 102 tanks, 536 BBM, 15 heavy machine guns, and 1 BUK missile since Feb. 24, according to Ukraine's military. The Kremlin also lost over 3,500 soldiers, Ukraine’s Armed Forces said on Feb. 26. Nearly 200 service members have been kept hostage. Russia
What is really interesting to me is the Ukraine has started a website listing the names of Russian solders killed and those captured. They includes pics of IDs and such.
Ukraine Launches Website for Russians to Find Killed Soldiers - The Moscow Times
Ukrainian authorities on Sunday launched a website to help Russian families track down soldiers who have been killed or captured fighting in Moscow's invasion of the pro-Western country. The site — 200rf.com — contains pictures of the documents and corpses of Russian soldiers Ukraine said had...
to bypass the article, the website is Ищи своих
Mysterious isn't it. Like in the horror movie, where people just - poof! - and disappear.
But seriously, do not expect foreign reporters to be present at the real fighting scene. Even if they are brave (or reckless), how do they know what happens and where? There is no static frontline, except in some areas in the East. As for the Ukrainian combat videos, they are classified.
We should not.
Immediately after the announcement of the talks, at least two missiles were launched from the territory of Belarus. One has stricken the airfield in Zhytomyr, another one - Chernihiv downtown.
A glimpse into the ops room. According to the background talk, the operators were disappointed that all munitions were used and the UAV should be returned to the base. And they mentioned the destruction of at least one Buk launcher in the earlier attack.
Escuadrilla Azul
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A tight column like that is a recipe for disaster if they get striked
I did not hear anything about a cease fire. But I agree, it's quite probably that the Russians are not really serious about this.
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Something I've noticed about videos taken by Ukranian forces engaged with Russians, is that the Ukranians avoid showing Russian dead.
In this video, Ukranines have engaged and knocked out a convoy in Kharkiv. A lead vehicle is trying to get away and they take it out with RPGs.
There are two bodies between the vehicles and the sidewalk, but the cameraman goes to the far side of he vehicles while filming and once past where the dead are, moves to the other side of the convoy to view the lead vehicle that was just taken out - but does not zoom in for long, as there are two dead in the street (to the left of the truck).
So there are casualties, it just seems (at least to me) that the Ukranians do not not want to show them.
funker530.com
In this video, Ukranines have engaged and knocked out a convoy in Kharkiv. A lead vehicle is trying to get away and they take it out with RPGs.
There are two bodies between the vehicles and the sidewalk, but the cameraman goes to the far side of he vehicles while filming and once past where the dead are, moves to the other side of the convoy to view the lead vehicle that was just taken out - but does not zoom in for long, as there are two dead in the street (to the left of the truck).
So there are casualties, it just seems (at least to me) that the Ukranians do not not want to show them.
Ukrainian Troops Knock Out Russian Tigr-M Convoy In Kharkiv
Ukrainian troops successfully ambushed a Russian column of Tigr-M armored trucks in north east Kharkiv on Feb. 27, 2022.
funker530.com
Admiral Beez
Captain
Not reporters, but I expect all 30+ million Ukrainian adults have a cell cam.
buffnut453
Captain
Yes, but you can't operate a weapon AND film with a cell phone. And if you're in combat, your teammates won't thank you for futzing around with a cell phone when you're supposed to be fighting.
As for non-combatants, they should rightly be hiding as far from the fighting as they can manage.
Should be obvious…lol
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Yes, and some footage has been shared by civilians, like video taken from an apartment window showing the Russian truck that was caught by Ukraine troops, the driver and gunner killed.
Admiral Beez
Captain
Of course there are negotiations. No one is coming to Ukraine's direct aid, they can't hold off the Russians forever, and Putin and the Russians can't politically accept these unexpected losses. It's a stalemate that must now be settled diplomatically. Putin, like Asad is going nowhere.
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
I'm sure there's many terrified people, hunkered down in place with nothing else to do, recording from their hidey holes.
Thumpalumpacus
Major
When we remember the weak state of the Russian aviation industry, they may well be concerned with their ability to replace losses quickly, especially now that significant cash reserves have been frozen.
fubar57
General
Real?
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
EU countries to send 'fighter jets' to Ukraine
We're going to provide even fighting jets. We're not talking about just ammunition.'
EU countries will send "fighter jets" to Ukraine at Kyiv's request to help it counter the Russian air and land assault, the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Sunday.
"We're going to provide even fighting jets. We're not talking about just ammunition. We are providing more important arms to go to a war," he told a press conference.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba told the EU "they need the kind of fighting jets that the Ukrainian army is able to operate... some member states have these kinds of planes," Borrell said.
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