Russia Ukraine Update Thread - part 2

a reply to: Xcathdra


That Speak The Truth episode has some absolutely shocking, way worse than we've even been discussing here, tidbits about russia's troop 'recruiting' problems.

Even he can't make himself believe it yet, but if that stuff is anywhere even remotely close to reality, wow, russia will be retreating from all of Ukraine and putin won't be surviving the rage of Russians.

a reply to: Grimpachi

The number of PTKM-1R mines employed and the competency of the associated Russian ground forces are points that require consideration. In addition, logistical/supply constraints impact the impact of these mines. However, based on the age of the majority of Russian military equipment appearing on Ukrainian battlefields, it is highly likely that there are small numbers of PTKM-1R mines in use.

Moreover, if minefields are left unguarded by infantry, small arms fire and artillery, they are a weak point in defensive positions. Also, the possibility of the Ukrainian forces retrieving the mines and redeploying them against Russian forces exists in that situation.

a reply to: Xcathdra


Did someone suddenly part the Black Sea?

Or am I seeing system problems of some sort?





ETA: I just found this:

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Ship Radar also reported black smoke spotted coming from an unidentified ship in the area.

Every other russian friendly ship appears to be racing far away, which is probably a pretty good idea.

If that report is accurate, those Turkish drones can now sink russia's battleships all by themselves.

a reply to: xpert11



I strongly suspect that a fearless and highly skilled American Volunteer returned some of these to sender a while back.

The massive rail bridge inside russia didn't survive.

Moscovite Rus Su-25 SM3 artillery smashers in action. These are getting phased out in favor of attack drones due to risk to pilots but for now they will do.

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Orlan drones guide Uragan MRLS fire.

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Former Kievan Rus civilians in Severodonetsk chill under occupation of Moscovite Rus. They already speak Rus as mother tongue anyway so communication is not an issue. Thrilled about getting Moscovite Rus citizenship soon.

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Moscovite Rus soldiers at Kharkov front. Seems to be enjoying the good weather.

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Moscovite Rus Alligator artillery smashers flying low in Donbas to avoid Kievan Rus air defense.

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a reply to: fuzz4262

Everything I am seeing shows Russia has not taken Severodonetsk. This claim by Russia appears to be no different than Russia claiming for 3 months that they were in total control of Mariupol and yet they weren't.

Apparently the source for Russian control came from the Godless coward Razman Kadyrov.

RUSSIA TAKES SEVERODONETSK

Chechen Republic Head Ramzan Kadyrov leader says

In a setback to the western and Ukrainian military efforts in the Donbass region, Razman Kadyrov the head of the Chechen Republic announced on Telegram, Saturday that Luhansk People’s Republic and Russian forces have seized control of the last Kiev stronghold in the region.

“Severodonetsk is under our complete control. The city has been liberated. The residents can rest easy. They are no longer in jeopardy from now on,” Kadyrov wrote on his Telegram channel. The Russian tactical plan had planned to capture the city in a week but he happened so fast according to him.

Chechens in Donbas. Once again, due to their religious background and bravery, they are the most combat effective unit in the war on both sides.

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a reply to: Xcathdra

It's only a matter of time. Moscovite Rus outnumber Kievan Rus 4 to 1. This odd is too much for Kievan Rus to handle. Not to mention Kievan Rus has severe supply shortage, most importantly being fuel, and shortage of military hardware.

and yet Russia is NOT in control of the city which means the godless cowards lied, again.

Severodonetsk: Russian attacks have destroyed all of the “critical infrastructure” in this key battleground city, and a large majority of buildings have been damaged, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday. Russian troops are trying to gain a foothold along the northeastern outskirts and conducting operations toward the city center, Ukraine’s military said.

Russia Won't Be Satisfied With Offers of Some Ukraine Territory, Russian MP Says

Moscow won't be satisfied with offers of some Ukraine territory, a Russian lawmaker has suggested on state television.

Duma deputy Aleksei Zhuravlyov made the remarks on Russia-1, responding to former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger's remarks that Ukraine should accept giving up part of its territory to reach a peace deal with Russia.

"If you think you can offer us something, so we'll feel satisfied and stop—no, that won't happen," said Zhuravlyov, leader of the nationalist party Rodina (Motherland), which supports President Vladimir Putin.

"We started a special operation with one goal: as our president said, look at our conditions of security [guarantees], if you don't accept them, there will be a military-technical response. It's all on paper, read what needs to happen.

Russia 'Refusing' to Risk Equipment to Evacuate Wounded in Ukraine: Report

Russian military commanders are reportedly choosing to preserve equipment over saving the lives of wounded troops on the battlefield in Ukraine, allegedly "refusing" to risk supplies to evacuate their injured soldiers.

The Kremlin's internationally condemned invasion of Ukraine has entered a fourth month, with Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces having failed in their initial campaign to rapidly take control of the Eastern European nation. Even as Putin significantly reduced his military's goals to focusing on capturing Luhansk Oblast in the east, Russia continues to face substantial losses and setbacks.

In a Saturday assessment of the invasion, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) cited reports that there is "eroding military professionalism" within the leadership of Moscow's forces.

"The Ukrainian Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) reported that Russian commanders are attempting to preserve military equipment by forbidding drivers from evacuating wounded servicemen or providing supplies to units that have advanced too far. Refusing to risk equipment to evacuate wounded personnel on the battlefield—other than in extraordinary circumstances—is a remarkable violation of core principles of military professionalism. Such behavior can have serious impacts on morale and the willingness of soldiers to fight and risk getting injured beyond their own defensive lines," the ISW analysis explained.

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a reply to: Xcathdra


There are geo located, time proven videos online demonstrating that this is just another in a long of complete russian lies.


russia just stalingraded itself in a few blocks around the now rubbled mir hotel.

a reply to: Xcathdra


Ukraine also hasn't ever offered to surrender to russian demands for Ukrainian territory.

'All Russians removed from ALL Ukraine'.

That hasn't changed.




Are russian propagandists also still insisting that russia didn't invade Ukraine to steal it's territory?

originally posted by: xpert11
a reply to: Grimpachi

The number of PTKM-1R mines employed and the competency of the associated Russian ground forces are points that require consideration. In addition, logistical/supply constraints impact the impact of these mines. However, based on the age of the majority of Russian military equipment appearing on Ukrainian battlefields, it is highly likely that there are small numbers of PTKM-1R mines in use.

Moreover, if minefields are left unguarded by infantry, small arms fire and artillery, they are a weak point in defensive positions. Also, the possibility of the Ukrainian forces retrieving the mines and redeploying them against Russian forces exists in that situation.

We don't know how many they have. We don't know how well Ru is trained on them.

We do know UA isn't trained on them.

I am going to say that it would take a very suicidal soldier from UA to try to retrieve the mine for redeployment.
It uses both seismic and audio sensors to acquire targets and can differentiate between those targets by sound. It has a self-destruct system built into it that is on a timer. We don't know if that self-destruct is wired to any other features such as the seismic or audio sensors.

For all we know it may require a series of pitched sounds to make it safe.

I doubt very seriously any UA are going to be trying to make one of those safe for redeployment. You destroy that type of mine in place.

a reply to: Grimpachi


Yeah, about that russian rail bridge that went boom...

a reply to: Xcathdra

It is possible that Severodonetsk has been taken.

The map below was posted yesterday and today there are only reports of fighting taking place on the outskirts of Severodonetsk.



We all know how Kyiv lies about contested territory. For months they claimed Mariupol was contested when the reality was a couple thousand of their forces were hiding underground pleading for intervention to save them. Even after they unconditionally surrendered UA maps still showed Azovstal as contested territory.

a reply to: Grimpachi


That map, and the related russian claims, do not match reality.



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This is my shocked face.

originally posted by: PatriotGames4u
Are russian propagandists also still insisting that russia didn't invade Ukraine to steal it's territory?

Sadly yes however the story has changed once again.. Now Russia went into Ukraine at the request of the DPR/LPR while at the same time trying to claim the LPR/DPR forces are somehow independent of Russia / Russia's military..