Russia on brink of ... NOPE! Russia INVADES Ukraine!

[K1052]

I keep hearing that Russia can build 20 T-90 a month. And yet the documented losses don't get close to this monthly number. Is Russia perhaps saving a stash of T-90's for a reserve force (offensive or defensive)?

Doubt it.

 

[kage69]

Sorry, but every time I see 'motorcycles' in this thread, I think of Klink and Schultz.

Have you seen their new "anti drone" thing with them? They attach some kind of smoke generator to the back of the bike and haul ass. FPV drones get in the smoke and have a much harder time homing in. Sounds less stupid than mounting a cage over the bike I suppose, which they also do.

I don't think those guys live much longer than your standard cannon fodder.

 

[Dave_5k]

I keep hearing that Russia can build 20 T-90 a month. And yet the documented losses don't get close to this monthly number. Is Russia perhaps saving a stash of T-90's for a reserve force (offensive or defensive)?

This source claims only 60-70 built in all of 2023. With a grand total of ~230-250 T-90M's delivered by June 2024. Notably, at least half of these were planned to be upgrades of older T-90A, rather than actual new builds, and the ratio may be as high as 75%/25% refurbs vs. new builds.

https://www.iiss.org/en/online-analysis/military-balance/2024/06/russian-t-90m-production-less-than-meets-the-eye/

Of those ~230, Onyx has tracked a minimum of 101 confirmed losses.

 

[Roger Wilco]

There are likely a large number of undocumented losses as well.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1818067657771679772

 

[Perknose]

More ongoing coverage of the war from one of my fav sources, to wit (one excerpt):

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ In Mali this week, Tuareg rebels offered to send Russian prisoners to Ukraine, saying, "Dear Ukrainian brothers! We, the armed forces of the CSP-DPA, want to express our solidarity with you in your fight against Russian criminals. We have captured a significant number of Wagner mercenaries and want to hand over these prisoners to you as a sign of support and solidarity. This gesture is aimed at helping you in your struggle for justice and freedom. We hope that this will contribute to strengthening our ties and our common victory. With all our support, the CSP-DPA Armed Forces." ​ Mali had coups in 2012, 2020 and 2021. The UN, EU and African Union condemned the coup, the regime asked the UN peacekeepers to leave and Wagner mercenaries arrived in January, 2022 to support the regime. Tuareg rebels in the north ambushed a convoy, killing and capturing government and Wagner troops. One of the Russians killed was reportedly a Russian commander responsible for Bakhmut and Soledar offensives, a battle that was dominated by Wagner participation. After the rebels offered to send the Russian prisoners to Ukraine, Ukrainian private citizens responded with gratitude and one offered to send them drones.

 

[K1052]

Impressive disassembly of RU turtle tank.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1818275403427192882

 

[K1052]

Not really much new here since the US already supplies Ukraine with all these munitions for their ex-Soviet fleet.

We should give them AGM-84H/K and AGM-158A, the latter of which are starting to age out and have been superseded by longer range versions.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1818256853987471610

 

[rommelrommel]

JASSM seems unlikely under the current President, but Kamala might be a bit more hawkish.

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Oooppss, silly Yuri.

Fire Rips Through Russian Factory Making Military, Space Components​

The blaze engulfed 800 square meters of NPO Avtomatiki, a subsidiary of Russia's Roscosmos space agency.

 

[K1052]

It's been a little while since we've been treated to a truly exceptional FPV strike video but there is a contender out there.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1818618610085970396

 

[Jaskalas]

Guess Putin still isn't happy with only 1,000 Russians dying per day in combat. Wants some exponential gains on dead Russians.

Russia to train troops to use nuclear weapons on the battlefield​

Moscow’s defence ministry says exercises will involve Iskander-M ballistic missiles and various aircraft​

 

[K1052]

Ukraine has reportedly received its first F-16s.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1818667211625566719

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

He wouldn't .... would he?

US Tanks, Combat Vehicles Spotted Heading for NATO's Eastern Flank: Report​

Newsweek on MSN.com|23 hours ago
The transit of equipment to Powidz, Poland, comes amid reports of a convoy of Russian T-90M tanks near Russia's border with NATO.



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[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Cruise ships have windows?

Top Moscow Exchange Manager Drowns in Latest Mystery Death​

Moscow Exchange Marketing Director Georgy Chibisov died after falling off of a cruise ship on the Moscow River last Saturday.

 

[Perknose]

Cruise ships have windows?

Top Moscow Exchange Manager Drowns in Latest Mystery Death​

Moscow Exchange Marketing Director Georgy Chibisov died after falling off of a cruise ship on the Moscow River last Saturday.

Huh. I guess their equipment shortage extends to windows as well.

 

[akugami]

Damn these mysterious deaths in Russia! If only there was a way to find out why only people that Putin is pissed at mysteriously dies. There's got to be some common connection.

 

[Meghan54]

Damn these mysterious deaths in Russia! If only there was a way to find out why only people that Putin is pissed at mysteriously dies. There's got to be some common connection.

A question for the ages.

 

[K1052]

Long time coming but looks like they're indeed in country.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1818722623033164083

 

[K1052]

Now would be an excellent time for Ukraine to shove a select number of high quality F-16 decoys out at its airfields to make the Russians waste a bunch of Iskanders.

 

[RnR_au]

Everyone's favourite gopnik has a bit of a rant with Ukraine's latest attack on Russia...

My favourite line... “If we can’t handle drones, how will we deal with F-16s?”

 

[Jaskalas]

My favourite line... “If we can’t handle drones, how will we deal with F-16s?”

They can all be shot down.
The difference is Ukraine can make more drones than Russia has missiles.
Drones are destined to win over all expensive frames.

 

[you2]

Drones are destined to win over all expensive frames.

I suspect long term there will be more effective jammers or electro magnetic attacks.

 

[itsmydamnation]

I suspect long term there will be more effective jammers or electro magnetic attacks.

Ir +ai + energy weapons
Expensive to develop but will be amazingly cheap per shot

 

[Lost_in_the_HTTP]

Why hack their cell phones when you can snatch one of their own radios?

Ukrainian Soldiers Ambush Russians After Capturing Enemy Radio​

Video footage of the incident was published by Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade, a Ground Forces brigade formed in 2022.

 

[Jaskalas]

I suspect long term there will be more effective jammers or electro magnetic attacks.

Before long, and especially at the high end for military use, drones will no longer be remote piloted. Rendering jamming useless.