"All of Vlad's forces and all of Vlad's men, are out to put Humpty together again." (32 Viewers)

[Escuadrilla Azul]

View: https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1889022825538978043

Russians Erect Mesh Net ‘Tunnel’ Over A Mile Long To Counter Ukrainian FPV Drones

Enclosing an entire roadway in mesh netting is the latest in an ongoing effort to protect against these highly maneuverable weapons.

www.twz.com

 

[fubar57]

Knock over both ends when its full and a nice shooting gallery

 

[GrauGeist]

The mesh may stop FPV kamikaze drones, but not bomb carrying drones.

Plus, the Ukrainian kamikaze drones have been successful at flying through windows, bunker doorways, hatches in AFVs, etc. so if there's an entrance, their drones will find it.

 

[Snowman]

View: https://x.com/wartranslated/status/1888967752314171785?s=61

 

[Snowman]

Rare Look At S-300V1 Surface-To-Air Missile Systems In Action In Ukraine

The S-300V1 with its big interceptors has been one of Ukraine's only air defense systems capable of knocking down ballistic missiles.

www.twz.com

 

[Snowman]

H.R.1158 - To provide enhanced authority for the President to enter into agreements with the Government of Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to that Government to protect civilian populations in Ukraine from Russian military invasion, and for other purposes.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1158

 

[GTX]

Knock over both ends when its full and a nice shooting gallery

An artillery barrage will remove it

 

[GTX]

Video shows Ukrainian Hind engaging Russian drones

The Ukrainian military has released a compilation of combat footage showcasing Mi-24V Hind helicopter gunships intercepting and destroying Russian attack drones. The video highlights the role of Ukraine’s rotary-wing aviation in countering the growing drone threat on the battlefield. In the...

defence-blog.com

 

[GTX]

Hmmm....

Ukraine 'may be Russian someday,' Trump says ahead of Vance-Zelensky meeting

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR9QmzTc8sc

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCGfO-58dYU

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGveqXA5tIU

 

[GTX]

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBLTI0xoTSs

 

[Snowman]

View: https://x.com/Tendar/status/1889179022262759761

 

[MiTasol]

An artillery barrage will remove it

Given the expertise of the Ukrainian FPV operators it would probably only need one hole and one of their thermite bombs would create that in seconds, especially if the Ukrainians dropped it on the net when there was a fuel tanker below to add to the "smoking accident".

 

[fubar57]

Those Dragon drones would ruin their day. Fire from above and no where to run

 

[GTX]

And knowing that is their "safe" path makes targeting easier. Just zero in on it.

 

[Admiral Beez]

H.R.1158 - To provide enhanced authority for the President to enter into agreements with the Government of Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to that Government to protect civilian populations in Ukraine from Russian military invasion, and for other purposes.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1158

Given how unpredictable POTUS47 is, I have to wonder if the US will soon double down on aid to Ukraine rather than reduce/eliminate it as promised during the campaign.

June 2024

Trump threatens to cut US aid to Ukraine quickly if reelected

Ukraine’s allies are scrambling to secure long-term aid for Kyiv amid fears about a second Trump term.

www.politico.eu

Dec 2024

Trump plans to continue US military aid to Ukraine after inauguration, FT reports

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump plans to continue military support for Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Dec. 20, citing undisclosed sources.

kyivindependent.com

Jan 2025

Donald Trump threatens Vladimir Putin with tariffs if he fails to end 'ridiculous' Ukraine war

Donald Trump says he'll hit Russia "and other participating countries" with taxes, tariffs and sanctions if Vladimir Putin doesn't "settle now" .

www.rnz.co.nz

What's the headline in March 2025? "A new record for US lethal aid for Ukraine promised"

 

[Ascent]

NOELREPORTS (@noelreports.com)

Ukraine's SBU has exposed a top FSB mole within its ranks. The collaborator, head of the Anti-Terrorism Center, was personally arrested this morning by SBU chief Vasyl Malyuk. The SBU documented 14 cases of his illegal activity, even using his position to feed Russia disinformation.

bsky.app

 

[Thumpalumpacus]

An artillery barrage will remove it

That'd make a lovely target for a HIMARS or two spitting subs.