International Russia/Ukraine Megathread V14

[Devil's_Advocate]

Any day now the 'real' Russian spetznaz army will arrive in their newest T-90Ms aided by their squadrons of SU35s and their unstoppable artillery Kinzhal missiles. Any.Day.Now. .....

 

[GhostZ06]

Russian Su-57 Felon has begun tests of new engine flat nozzles

A piece of information appeared in the Russian press about Su-57 multipurpose combat stealth aircraft, which received a "6th-gen engine" with a flat nozzles.

bulgarianmilitary.com

well well...look at this.... Su-57s are sporting some new engines and nozzles.

 

[GhostZ06]

Ukrainian MP Alexandra Ustinova shared this information during a European Truth interview. Ustinova explained that discussions are ongoing regarding the modernization of F-16 fighter jets that are earmarked for delivery to Ukraine. She emphasized the need for superior radar and missile capabilities. “Merely delivering an aircraft equipped with a 60-kilometer radar, akin to the MiGs, is not of much consequence,” the Ukrainian MP asserted.

Ustinova confirmed negotiations for improvements to the expected F-16 are in progress, but refrained from revealing details. The process proves to be a challenging communication endeavor with Ukraine’s allies, especially those in the United States.

Ukraine wants AN/APG-83​

Following Ustinova’s commentary, Ukrainian experts have expressed a positive opinion towards the AN/APG-83 radar. They believe that this advanced AESA radar is capable of fulfilling their needs, even if it’s paired with aging aircraft like the F-16 Block 20 MLU.
The AN/APG-83 radar, commonly referred to as the Scalable Agile Beam Radar [SABR], is a product of Northrop Grumman’s innovative developments and was first introduced into the market in 2013. It was commissioned as a modern upgrade for the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft series.
Regarding the financial aspect, the definitive price of the AN/APG-83 radar is influenced by various elements such as quantity ordered, installation expenses, and the inclusion of any supplementary features or services. To provide context, based on U.S. budget records, the APG-79 is priced around $3.5 million, whereas the APG-82 can command upwards of $5.5 million.
As of now, a wide array of aircraft models come equipped with the AN/APG-83 radar. Beyond the latest F-16s, the radar system is now a part of other platforms like the F-15 Eagle and the F/A-18 Hornet. These aircraft models exploit the advanced features of the AN/APG-83 radar, providing them with enhanced target identification, tracking capabilities, and efficient engagement.

Ukraine wants its F-16 Block 20 fighters with AN/APG-83 radar

Kyiv is requesting that the radars of the promised F-16 fighters be upgraded before delivery, as they currently fail to match the range of Russian MiGs.

bulgarianmilitary.com

Makes sense

 

[SandisLL]

First picture is fake or destroying had been done by using other weapons.
Cummulative shaped charge 3 kg doesn't inflict such kind of damages....

Other thing is that not likely Ukr are locating their aviation 70 km from frontline ( like Lancet range ) because Russia does have not only Lancet drones, also Smerch MRLS missiles with range 90 km and 120 km plus Thocka U with range 120 km.

If they really are locating aircraft in airfields closer than 130 km to frontline they needs mental health specialists ....

 

[Cid]

Ukraine dropped the mechanized assault attempts because it was not able to meaningfully replace its armor losses. Tanks and IFVs used by Ukrainians are almost exclusively donated by NATO members at this point. Russia can replenish its tank force with approximately 30 new tanks produced per month on top of refurbishing its old Soviet stockpiles. Russians have already broken through Adviika's first line of defense in the span of a month, whereas it took Ukraine 3 months to get to Robotyne.

Laid off the "Ukraine is winning" kool-aid. It's not. At this point, stalemate is the best Ukraine can hope for.

More inaccuracies.

Ukraine dropped the mechanized assault attempts because without air superiority large offensives against fortified positions are horribly ineffective.

Helicopters, minefields, ATGMs, loitering munitions and drone corrected artillery ate them up.


Avdiivka offensive is shat upon for this same reason. The last 5 months have demonstrated without any doubt to anyone with a brain that we have moved beyond the point where large scale offensives are viewed as anything other than a waste for both sides.

This is the most transparent battlefield in human history. This is the most heavily mined country in human history and neither side can build up a force large enough to commit to a breakthrough without it being spotted and decimated more effective long range equipment or smashed by mines.

Right now this is a war of attrition and you're never going to win a war of attrition in a peer war with ineffective large scale offensives. In fact that's how you lose wars of attrition. Ineffective use of equipment resulting in losses substantially larger than production.



Avdiivka alone is resulting in substantially more tank losses than 30 per month and it's less than 1/100th of the front line.

 

[curryjunkie]

I swear between this thread and the COVID protest thread, you can clearly see the damage the mainstream media does to the intelligence and logic of many posters on here.

It's kinda funny going back and reading the threads and seeing just how stupid some people have become.

There were actually people in here arguing that Ukraine was winning the war and would expel all Russian troops from Ukraine including Crimea.

Start keeping a tally of who is getting things right vs who is getting things wrong and you will see a lot more substack and Rumble consumers among those who are actually well-informed vs mainstream media consumers.

This war went exactly as I predicted it would because I was better informed by the journalists whose content I consume. The mainstream media is far more about propaganda than information and unbiased analysis.

 

[SandisLL]

More inaccuracies.

Ukraine dropped the mechanized assault attempts because without air superiority large offensives against fortified positions are horribly ineffective.

Helicopters, minefields, ATGMs, loitering munitions and drone corrected artillery ate them up.


Avdiivka offensive is shat upon for this same reason. The last 5 months have demonstrated without any doubt to anyone with a brain that we have moved beyond the point where large scale offensives are viewed as anything other than a waste for both sides.

This is the most transparent battlefield in human history. This is the most heavily mined country in human history and neither side can build up a force large enough to commit to a breakthrough without it being spotted and decimated more effective long range equipment or smashed by mines.

Right now this is a war of attrition and you're never going to win a war of attrition in a peer war with ineffective large scale offensives. In fact that's how you lose wars of attrition. Ineffective use of equipment resulting in losses substantially larger than production.



Avdiivka alone is resulting in substantially more tank losses than 30 per month and it's less than 1/100th of the front line.

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Avdiivka isn't any kind of super fortress. It is former industrial city in coal mining area. Fortifications are worse than in Surovikin line ( Ukrainians should ask Poroshenko and Zelensky administration WHY ), minefields used by both sides are ... .industrial scale plus added a lot of skilled ppl work form both sides.
Dear Lord to get number of different mines and IEDs from both sides.
It is literally real hell on the earth and if about mines Bakhmut is kinder game if to compare with this hell. For both sides.

 

[SandisLL]

If about Briben isn't,,Reagan it is true.
However he is better for Ukr than Donald.
While without balls to press for example Hungary and Turkey to accept Swede in NATO and station troops in Sweden ..

Why this is important ?
Sweden might deliver for example latest versions of RBS missiles while doesn't want to be used by Pentagon like Kurds etc disposable material...
They does have missiles with better capability than Storm Shadow or Scalp and additionally ....they does have ground launch equipment for their cruise missiles, therefore even Taurus will look like old stuff for this field.
Also Grippen is more suitable for Ukr than F,-16 .....

 

[curryjunkie]

EU commissioner advocates for redirecting 40% of EU ammo exports to fulfill Ukraine’s million-round need

By March, the EU will be able to produce one million artillery shells a year, but 40% of production is contracted to be exported outside Europe, EU Commissioner Breton said, emphasizing, "Ukraine must become a priority."

euromaidanpress.com

 

[SandisLL]

tanks; it doesn't matter a lot is this T-54 or Abrams or Leopard or Armata.

Main method to deal with tanks in this war are minefields and artillery on top.
Ofc MRLS, drones and mortars + ATGMS too are added. Tank vs tank are in rare cases and even then more if there is ambush.

 

[PEB]

Russian Su-57 Felon has begun tests of new engine flat nozzles

A piece of information appeared in the Russian press about Su-57 multipurpose combat stealth aircraft, which received a "6th-gen engine" with a flat nozzles.

bulgarianmilitary.com

well well...look at this.... Su-57s are sporting some new engines and nozzles.

25 years late lol.

This is to reduce the heat signature who knows how effective this is and F-35 has superior technology for reducing heat signature.

 

[SandisLL]

Su airplanes are very powerful if we are talking about firepower etc.
While unlike F-15 and Mig they does have " nice " curse.
For versions Su-27 and above fly by wire doesn't work well... If aircraft is staring to spin... For Su -17, Su-19 , Su-25 and all Migs you still do have chance to collect control back....with Su-27 and higher numbers it is curse.

F-15 is very popular cos it is easy to " collect control back " airplane....
Btw even old MIG -25 is excellent if compare with Su-27 and higher numbers in Su iterations....

Funny that one from most durable airplanes in Afganistan were Su-17 - Su-25 type stuff...


Heat signature is difficult to reduce, especially cos expensive and modern seeker heads does have multi spectral paradigm by using 2-3 different wavelength sensors....including UV spectrum stuff and powerful calculating ability.....

 

[SandisLL]

Ukraine wants its F-16 Block 20 fighters with AN/APG-83 radar

Kyiv is requesting that the radars of the promised F-16 fighters be upgraded before delivery, as they currently fail to match the range of Russian MiGs.

bulgarianmilitary.com

Makes sense

Huelensky is able to pay for a lot of such radars.
From the same EU collective macro financial assistance, bunches with grants and loans Ukraine had get.
This month alone Ukraine had get our taxpayers money in form of money transfer 1500 m EUR ... Plus additionally different grants and loans and also warranted loans so Zelensky should start to think about reality.

 

[GhostZ06]

25 years late lol.

This is to reduce the heat signature who knows how effective this is and F-35 has superior technology for reducing heat signature.

yeah but ahead of the chinese when it comes to jet engines.

 

[SandisLL]

Latvian MoF ( Ministry of finances ) had provided package for 2nd voting session in Supreme Parliament [ in order to get budget signed they does needs 3 voting sessions positive , if it will not be passed, they will operate with provisional budget approved each month for next month....]
Chances that bill will be accepted are approx 47-55% today.
Without aid package for Ukr and warrant letters ....higher.
They will not block collective EU macro financial assistance or joint military assistance package while from individual assistance point it might be more hell than Slovakia stuff cos purpose of items they might pay for.
BTW their budget approval voting sessions always had induced for me sense that vomit will be pleasure if compare with this hell...

 

[Blayt7hh]

Even if it costs us a bump in our taxes and every able bodied Ukrainian man for two generations, by God, we'll outlast Russia! And don't worry - we'll recoup costs in contracts for the rebuilding of Ukraine.

I love this weird strategy of blaming the west for Ukrainian deaths for arming them. It’s such ass backwards stupid play that it’s almost genius.

 

[Orgasmo]

More inaccuracies.

Ukraine dropped the mechanized assault attempts because without air superiority large offensives against fortified positions are horribly ineffective.

Helicopters, minefields, ATGMs, loitering munitions and drone corrected artillery ate them up.


Avdiivka offensive is shat upon for this same reason. The last 5 months have demonstrated without any doubt to anyone with a brain that we have moved beyond the point where large scale offensives are viewed as anything other than a waste for both sides.

This is the most transparent battlefield in human history. This is the most heavily mined country in human history and neither side can build up a force large enough to commit to a breakthrough without it being spotted and decimated more effective long range equipment or smashed by mines.

Right now this is a war of attrition and you're never going to win a war of attrition in a peer war with ineffective large scale offensives. In fact that's how you lose wars of attrition. Ineffective use of equipment resulting in losses substantially larger than production.



Avdiivka alone is resulting in substantially more tank losses than 30 per month and it's less than 1/100th of the front line.

That's horseshit.

The only reason Ukraine has a transparent view of the battlefield is NATO intelligence support (satellite, AEW, drones, ELINT, HUMINT). Even in these cases, combined arms assault with armor and artillery support will always offer better results than sending small batches of infantry into the meat grinder. It is Ukraine that cannot afford positional warfare with high attrition due to its demographics. Already Ukraine is suffering from a shortage of men. I'd give Ukraine 8 months before it concedes territories currently occupied by Russia.

Read between the lines:

‘If Not Me, Who?’: As Ukraine Seeks Troops, Women Prepare for the Call (Published 2023)

With so much in the war against Russia hinging on refilling the ranks of soldiers, efforts are underway to draw more Ukrainian women into the army.

www.nytimes.com

Next week there will be a comprehensive mobilization plan, - Zelensky​

На следующей неделе будет комплексный план по мобилизации, - Зеленский

В частности, граждане Украины должны знать весь план действий по мобилизации и демобилизации, сказал президент.

www-unian-net.translate.goog

 

[Cole train]

Wagner arrived in avdeevka, lets see how this after prigozin-utkin version does

I actually almost miss the bald fuck and his antics

 

[HOLA]

The fuck....

Putin pardons two cannibals because they fought against Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pardoned Denis Gorin, a cannibal from Sakhalin Oblast, and Nikolai Ogolobyak, who was convicted of ritual murders, because they fought in the war against Ukraine, Russian media reports say.

www.pravda.com.ua

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pardoned Denis Gorin, a cannibal from Sakhalin Oblast, and Nikolai Ogolobyak, who was convicted of ritual murders, because they fought in the war against Ukraine, Russian media reports say.

Gorin, a native of Sakhalin Oblast, has been convicted three times of murdering at least four people in 2003, 2010 and 2011. He committed two of the murders with his brother Yevgeny.

The murder he committed in 2010 was uncovered in the summer of 2012. According to the investigation, Gorin first killed the victim and then cut the flesh off the corpse's legs. He washed it, put it in the refrigerator, and later ate it...

Ogolobyak was a member of a Satanist sect which started off by killing dogs and cats and in 2008 killed and dismembered four teenagers: three girls and a boy.

The investigation concluded that the murders were ritualistic. The killers had a ritual place where they would light a bonfire, line up in the shape of a pentagram, and stab their victims with daggers. During one of the murders, Ogolobyak is said to have counted out the stabs aloud until he got to 666.

According to the investigation, the corpses were dismembered and buried.

The murderers reportedly cut off the breasts of the first two girls they killed and took out their hearts and tongues, which they roasted and ate.

 

[Ruthless Ryan]

I love this weird strategy of blaming the west for Ukrainian deaths for arming them. It’s such ass backwards stupid play that it’s almost genius.

And you must understand that UKR are the ones that started the war and Russia is trying to stop.