Just a detail. According to the latest research, the demolition was organised by Colonel Boris Epin (representative of the General Staff, military engineer). NKVD regiment provided security at the station. Ironically, in the following chaos, Colonel Epin was detained immediately after the operation and kept for 10 days under arrest.
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Thumpalumpacus
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To your point, ISW yesterday noted:
Contrarily, much of the Russian information space prematurely claimed that the Ukrainian counteroffensive has failed after Russian forces damaged more Western-provided Ukrainian military equipment on June 9. Battlefield footage shows damaged or destroyed Western-provided infantry fighting vehicles and tanks in western Zaporizhia Oblast, though the number of Ukrainian vehicles several Russian sources claimed Russian forces destroyed are highly inflated.[8] Ukrainian forces previously lost military equipment in the same location on June 8.[9] Some prominent Russian ultranationalists claimed that damaged or destroyed Western-provided equipment indicated that Ukrainian forces failed to launch a large-scale counteroffensive.[10] Russian nationalists are widely celebrating the 58th Combined Arms Army (Southern Military District), despite Russian forces only executing basic defensive operations that should not be so unusual as to deserve wide praise. One Kremlin-affiliated milblogger claimed that Ukrainian offensive activity is in the decline, while a retired Russian general expressed gratitude to elements of the Russian 58th Combined Arms Army and proclaimed these elements as heroes despite battles continuing along different frontlines.[11] Another Russian milblogger claimed that a counteroffensive can only last up to 10 to 15 days, implying that Ukrainian counteroffensive will soon culminate.[12] However, other ultranationalists warned that Ukrainian forces have not yet carried out the main offensive and noted that Russian forces are reinforcing the second echelon in anticipation of Ukrainian breakthroughs.[13] A Wagner-affiliated milblogger condemned the excessive enthusiasm around the destruction of Ukrainian military equipment, noting that Western kit is not "some kind of magic."[14] Many Russian ultranationalists appear to be overcorrecting for their previous fears of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.[15]
Institute for the Study of War
This page collects ISW and CTP's updates on the conflict in Ukraine. In late February 2022, ISW began publishing daily synthetic products covering key events related to renewed Russian aggression against Ukraine.
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It's kinda like celebrating a Super Bowl victory when all you've done is stop the opening drive. I'm of the mind that what we're seeing here, both in Zaporizhe and the eastern front around Bakhmut, is a series of probing attacks, with a central reserve ready to hit anywhere, taking advantage of interior lines.
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New US military aid for Ukraine includes more Patriot & HAWK air defense systems and missiles
Looks like they could use some M1150 ABVs:The history behind this picture.
The Ukrainian Army Lost Bradley Fighting Vehicles And A Leopard 2 Tank Trying And Failing To Breach Russian Defenses In Southern Ukraine
The 33rd and 47th Brigades' debacle near Mala Tokmachka might be Kyiv’s first big defeat of the counteroffensive. But losses don’t necessarily mean strategic defeat.www.forbes.com
Though, I do understand that they have some Leopard 2Rs donated from Finland:
Finland Built Special Vehicles For Breaching Enemy Defenses—And Gave Them To Ukraine’s Weirdest Brigade
The Leopard 2R is a Leopard 2A4 tank that Finnish firm Patria transformed into a specialized engineering vehicle whose main role is to punch a hole in fortifications.
www.forbes.com
A bit dated but interesting never-the-less:
www.forbes.com
The Key Is Pilots, Not Drones: Ukraine’s Escadrone On The Skill Of Flying FPV Kamikazes
Ukraine is fielding thousands of small, locally assembled kamikaze drones to attack Russian tanks, artillery and trenches. But unlike most quadcopters, they require a high level of skill to operate. Ukrainian drone makers Escadrone explain how they designed, built and fielded a game-changing weapon.
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It Seems Ukraine’s French-Made Recon Vehicles Are In Position To Break Through Russian Lines
Look for Ukrainian reinforcements to roll into Novodonetske in order to exploit the gap the 23rd and 31st Mechanized Brigades are opening in the Russian line.
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Ukraine’s Offensive Faces Same Challenges As The World War II Normandy Fight
As Ukraine's counteroffensive gets under way, the difficulties of the WWII campaign to expel the Germans from France offers valuable parallels on the battles ahead.
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Looks to have been an artillery hit:
The Russians Just Destroyed Their First Ukrainian Leopard 2 Tank
The Leopard 2 and other vehicles were traveling in an tight column along a road outside Novopokrovka or nearby Mala Tokmachka when artillery struck.
www.forbes.com
Russia Taps Power Of Tech Startups For New Kamikaze Drones
Russia's creaking defense industry has failed with drones, now new startups are stepping in with products like "a cruise missile for the price of a washing machine."
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Behind enemy lines: Inside the operation to rescue Ukraine’s abducted children
More than 19,000 kids have been deported to Russia. Their parents are trying to bring them back, one child at a time.
I'm not sure why anyone is surprised that NATO supplied tanks are being destroyed? While I am certain the Leopard 2s are better than the average Russian tank, they are not invincible and are not wonder weapons. Plus defensive forces that are dug in will likely tally up some significant kill numbers against advancing forces. You can only advance if you are in the open. . Its the nature of game.
GrauGeist
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In regarda to the probing: I mentioned earlier that Ukraine appears to be using a mix of feinting, force recon and deliberate hard probes all across the Russian lines in order to draw them off balance, but they appear to be quiet in areas that would seem to be key objectives.To your point, ISW yesterday noted:
Contrarily, much of the Russian information space prematurely claimed that the Ukrainian counteroffensive has failed after Russian forces damaged more Western-provided Ukrainian military equipment on June 9. Battlefield footage shows damaged or destroyed Western-provided infantry fighting vehicles and tanks in western Zaporizhia Oblast, though the number of Ukrainian vehicles several Russian sources claimed Russian forces destroyed are highly inflated.[8] Ukrainian forces previously lost military equipment in the same location on June 8.[9] Some prominent Russian ultranationalists claimed that damaged or destroyed Western-provided equipment indicated that Ukrainian forces failed to launch a large-scale counteroffensive.[10] Russian nationalists are widely celebrating the 58th Combined Arms Army (Southern Military District), despite Russian forces only executing basic defensive operations that should not be so unusual as to deserve wide praise. One Kremlin-affiliated milblogger claimed that Ukrainian offensive activity is in the decline, while a retired Russian general expressed gratitude to elements of the Russian 58th Combined Arms Army and proclaimed these elements as heroes despite battles continuing along different frontlines.[11] Another Russian milblogger claimed that a counteroffensive can only last up to 10 to 15 days, implying that Ukrainian counteroffensive will soon culminate.[12] However, other ultranationalists warned that Ukrainian forces have not yet carried out the main offensive and noted that Russian forces are reinforcing the second echelon in anticipation of Ukrainian breakthroughs.[13] A Wagner-affiliated milblogger condemned the excessive enthusiasm around the destruction of Ukrainian military equipment, noting that Western kit is not "some kind of magic."[14] Many Russian ultranationalists appear to be overcorrecting for their previous fears of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.[15]
Institute for the Study of War
This page collects ISW and CTP's updates on the conflict in Ukraine. In late February 2022, ISW began publishing daily synthetic products covering key events related to renewed Russian aggression against Ukraine.www.understandingwar.org
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It's kinda like celebrating a Super Bowl victory when all you've done is stop the opening drive. I'm of the mind that what we're seeing here, both in Zaporizhe and the eastern front around Bakhmut, is a series of probing attacks, with a central reserve ready to hit anywhere, taking advantage of interior lines.
My guess is that when they unleash the actual offensive, it will hit areas that are both least expected and least defended.
They did something similar last summer using the "water principle" and I am willing to bet that they'll execute a version of it this time around, too.
Agree - it is a full on war. Losses are going to occur. Now what will be interesting will be the first time Russian and new Ukrainian tanks go head to head. Mind you, even then there may be losses due to the nature of war, the terrain, and a dozen other factors...
U.S. Infrared Early Warning Satellites Help Investigate Ukrainian Dam Destruction: Report
U.S. satellites designed to spot ballistic missile launches reportedly detected a blast at the Nova Khakovka dam at the time of its failure.
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Ukraine Situation Report: Putin Chimes In On 'Intense Fighting'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has commented on Ukraine's major counteroffensive days after it was launched in force.
www.thedrive.com
Artillery in the Urban Battles of Ukraine - Modern War Institute
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using artillery in urban warfare? What are the tactics, techniques, and procedures that work best when using indirect fires during operations in cities? How […]
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Kyiv reports advances as UK says Russian lines breached in some areas – as it happened
UK Ministry of Defence says Ukraine has ‘likely made good progress’ in some areas but that progress is ‘slower’ in others
