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ThomasP
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Some interesting bits here, regarding UAF a strike on Ozon, and one of Russia's prime lending companies providing loans to Ozon, Wildberries, etc:
"https://www.reuters.com/world/missi...-russias-belgorod-authorities-say-2026-08-30/"
"https://www.reuters.com/world/missi...-russias-belgorod-authorities-say-2026-08-30/"
If true that sounds like very improper training, especially at the known low stocks
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If I remember correctly Ukraine said that they had been taught by the USA to use four missile to ensure a hit. They changed this rule to using one as they were short of missiles. If my memory is correct then this statistic makes every sense.
Russia shows off new laser weapon against drones
Footage circulating in Russian pro-military channels this week shows what is claimed to be a Russian laser weapon system engaging aerial drones, according to a Russian military blogger who described the video as an "exclusive." The blogger's post claimed several
Ukraine converts iconic HMMWV into robot vehicle
Ukrainian company Drone Fight Group has deployed an HMMWV, known popularly as “Humvee”, converted into a remotely operated vehicle using its Kaban system, delivering three units to Ukrainian military formations, the company said. The vehicles went to the 3rd Army
I believe in standard automatic mode the Patriot system uses two interceptors per incoming missile target. Ukrainians never used four as that would have quickly burned through their inventory. With lots of targets incoming and always firing four interceptors there's no time to reload the patriot launchers.
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MiTasol
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Which means the US operators expect a high percentage to miss their targets and/or the crews mistakenly think they have an unlimited supply.
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I have found the article that I recalled as follows below. It mentions the standard doctrine as firing 2 - 4 missiles per target, not what I remembered.
defence-blog.com
Ukrainian Patriot crews downing ballistic missiles with single interceptor
Ukrainian operators of the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system are intercepting ballistic missile targets using a single interceptor missile rather than the two to four missiles that standard engagement doctrine typically calls for, according to a statement from Ukraine's Air
Authorities investigate reports former ADF soldier killed in Ukraine
The soldier, known by the nickname "Mozzie", was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine's 1st Foreign Legion Squadron.
www.abc.net.au
Twelve killed as Russia steps up aerial assault on Ukraine
Russia carries out a sixth straight day of heavy attacks on Kyiv, with civilian infrastructure and residential buildings among the targets.
www.abc.net.au
Ukrainian pilot details fight against jet-powered Shaheds
A Ukrainian fighter pilot who runs the social media channel "Sonyashnyk" told the outlet Waypoint that jet-powered Shahed drones remain difficult to stop even as Ukraine's air defense system continues to evolve, arguing that focus on the small number of
Putin’s friends finally tell him the truth: Get out of Ukraine to save yourself
The Russian president didn’t like what Narendra Modi told him but India’s PM is trying to keep the global gang together, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley
www.independent.co.uk
