Russia's Invasion of Ukraine (Official Thread)
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Attached: 1 video On Russian propaganda state media, Russians still believe they have the best air defense in the world. "I responsibly declare, we have the best air defense in the world. There is not one better as of today. And sometimes a drone flies somewhere deep in our rear. That is good...
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Russia says any British military role in Ukraine under new 100-year deal would be worrying — Reuters
Russia said on Friday that any placement of British military assets in Ukraine under a new 100-year partnership agreement between Kyiv and London would be of concern to Moscow.
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France Decries Russian S-400 Radar Locking Onto Its Maritime Patrol Aircraft Over Baltic Sea
The incident occurred the same week that NATO began patrols of these waters to prevent sabotage to critical undersea infrastructure. The incident occurred the same week that NATO began patrols of these waters to prevent sabotage to critical undersea infrastructure.
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Forbes: Russia promises soldiers 10-day leave for capturing Ukrainian "Baba Yaga" drones it can't build - Euromaidan Press
The $20,000 heavy Ukrainian UAVs have so rattled Russian defenses that commanders offer extended leave bounties while technicians refurbish captured drones for their own use.
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Forbes: Russia promises soldiers 10-day leave for capturing Ukrainian “Baba Yaga” drones it can’t build
The $20,000 heavy Ukrainian UAVs have so rattled Russian defenses that commanders offer extended leave bounties while technicians refurbish captured drones for their own use.
by Yevheniia Martyniuk
18/01/2025
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Forbes: Russia promises soldiers 10-day leave for capturing Ukrainian “Baba Yaga” drones it can’t build
Ukraine’s fleet of heavy drone bombers, known to Russian forces as Baba Yagas, are playing a crucial but often overlooked role in the war, Forbes reports. These night bombers are inflicting significant casualties on Russian forces, though their impact is frequently underreported due to the challenges of interpreting thermal imagery footage.
These unmanned aircraft, which include varieties such as the Vampire, R18, Nemesis, and Kazhan (Bat), carry substantial payloads of 20-40 pounds and can strike targets up to 12 miles away.
OSINT analyst Andrew Perpetua suggests that the effectiveness of these night bombers is “being seriously underestimated” due to the difficulties in confirming kills from thermal imagery footage.
The impact of these drones has been so significant that Russian forces have begun repurposing captured Ukrainian drones for their own use. They are even “creating a supply chain to keep their trophy bombers in service,” according to OSINT analyst Roy.
The psychological impact on Russian forces is also notable. According to Hambling’s reporting, Russian soldiers can claim 10 days’ vacation for downing one of these drones, and folklore has emerged about the Baba Yagas “swooping down at night to carry away wounded Russian soldiers in their metal claws.”
While the full extent of the damage inflicted by these night bombers may not be known until after the war, Hambling’s report suggests they represent a significant advancement in Ukraine’s drone warfare capabilities and a crucial element of their military strategy.
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Ukraine says it struck oil depots in Russia's Kaluga, Tula regions — Reuters
Ukraine on Saturday claimed a pair of attacks on oil depots in western Russia, the latest salvo in Kyiv's air campaign against strategic targets on Russian soil.
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Ukraine Is Burning Through 155mm M777 Howitzer Barrels So Fast The U.S. Army Can't Keep Up
The U.S. Army is now trying to meet a requirement to produce at least 30 new barrels for M777 howitzers every month.
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Russian ‘Crutch Battalions’ Full Of Limping Soldiers Are Easy Targets For Ukrainian Drones
Russian ‘crutch battalions’ are easy targets for Ukrainian drones.
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i wonder if the russians think this is some kind of psychological warfare to post videos like that ... "even on crutches we fight, we will never stop, we will outlast you. give up now or face the wrath of the crutch battalions."Russian ‘Crutch Battalions’ Full Of Limping Soldiers Are Easy Targets For Ukrainian Drones
Russian ‘crutch battalions’ are easy targets for Ukrainian drones.
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Nah, it is from the soldiers showing the fukked up conditions they are in. A bunch of videos like that are made, showing sub standard weapons, supplies, living conditions, etc...
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shyt I mean if the Russian public can even see it or care... they have to realize things aren't going well no matter how siloed they are, there have been years of videos like this and graveyards filled
maybe the see it as their duty to Mother Russia and the Master Strategist
Russia's goals remain maximalist lol. It's not like Ukraine has a choice other than to fight in the scenarios I've seen proposed
Even if Trump doesn't like Zelensky or care about Ukraine there are too many wheels in motion the way I see it
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Funniest thing I saw today was Trump threatening to put tariffs on Russian goods when they're already under sanctions and we don't import anything from them