Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
ATACMS. What is it? Why does it matter so much? How many are there? How many will Ukraine get? Every question you could possibly have, answered. It's the thread you've all been waiting for... 🧵 (1/72)
ATACMS. What is it? Why does it matter so much? How many are there? How many will Ukraine get? Every question you could possibly have, answered. It's the thread you've all been waiting for... 🧵 (1/72)
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Necro Mancer (Twitter)
Считалочка на ночь, части 1-4
(полное видео на 13+ минут тут t.me/k_2_54/428) #RussianUkrainianWar
Считалочка на ночь, части 1-4
(полное видео на 13+ минут тут t.me/k_2_54/428) #RussianUkrainianWar
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Считалочка на ночь, части 5-6
(полное видео на 13+ минут тут t.me/k_2_54/428) #RussianUkrainianWar
Считалочка на ночь, части 5-6
(полное видео на 13+ минут тут t.me/k_2_54/428) #RussianUkrainianWar
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
🇺🇸🇺🇦 Increased range over the 120B only came with 120C5's new solid rocket motor (+5 inches in length). Inconclusive if these are C3, C4, C5 or newer. Though Ukraine should have already received C8s from AMRAAM Lot 36 under the FMS re-sequencing that the Biden Admin announced last year. They are likely receiving earlier model Cs via PDA too. https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1889411650291376487#m
🇺🇸🇺🇦 Increased range over the 120B only came with 120C5's new solid rocket motor (+5 inches in length). Inconclusive if these are C3, C4, C5 or newer. Though Ukraine should have already received C8s from AMRAAM Lot 36 under the FMS re-sequencing that the Biden Admin announced last year. They are likely receiving earlier model Cs via PDA too. https://twitter.com/Osinttechnical/status/1889411650291376487#m
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
@TheWhiskyDaddy @Osinttechnical: C8 is a F3R (Form, Fit, Function Refresh) C7. F3R replaces electronics that are obsolescent or have diminishing manufacturing sources.
C8 deliveries were scheduled to begin last summer.
@TheWhiskyDaddy @Osinttechnical: C8 is a F3R (Form, Fit, Function Refresh) C7. F3R replaces electronics that are obsolescent or have diminishing manufacturing sources.
C8 deliveries were scheduled to begin last summer.
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
@Dmojavensis: I'm not that much of a nerd. 🙃
If someone is confident in their pixel counting abilities they are welcome to chime in. If it is a C5 or newer though, it doesn't really help too much because of the weak radars on these F-16s.
@Dmojavensis: I'm not that much of a nerd. 🙃
If someone is confident in their pixel counting abilities they are welcome to chime in. If it is a C5 or newer though, it doesn't really help too much because of the weak radars on these F-16s.
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
@John_A_Ridge @Dmojavensis: Good point. Longer SRM came from compressing the control section. C5 is 8 pounds heavier than earlier variants but still 12 feet, AIUI.
@John_A_Ridge @Dmojavensis: Good point. Longer SRM came from compressing the control section. C5 is 8 pounds heavier than earlier variants but still 12 feet, AIUI.
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
@TheWhiskyDaddy @Osinttechnical: C8 & D3 have been the only missiles in production for a while now, so they will necessarily continue to receive the former, plus whatever existing missiles from the inventories of donor countries can be spared.
@TheWhiskyDaddy @Osinttechnical: C8 & D3 have been the only missiles in production for a while now, so they will necessarily continue to receive the former, plus whatever existing missiles from the inventories of donor countries can be spared.
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Dan (Twitter)
14.🇷🇺155th Naval Infantry Bde POWs in Kursk.
The furtherest POW in tweet 13 gives more info here.
He had 2 wks training in Crimea and was initially told they'd be sent to 810th.
Their group had 8 squads, each of 8-9 men, but was destroyed en route to their task.h/t @Cezve_340ml
14.🇷🇺155th Naval Infantry Bde POWs in Kursk.
The furtherest POW in tweet 13 gives more info here.
He had 2 wks training in Crimea and was initially told they'd be sent to 810th.
Their group had 8 squads, each of 8-9 men, but was destroyed en route to their task.h/t @Cezve_340ml
Colby Badhwar 🇨🇦🇬🇧 (Twitter)
@TheWhiskyDaddy @Osinttechnical: DoD does not have significant FME concerns with C7/8. They absolutely do with D3.
@TheWhiskyDaddy @Osinttechnical: DoD does not have significant FME concerns with C7/8. They absolutely do with D3.
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Dan (Twitter)
15.🇷🇺155th Naval Infantry Bde POWs in Kursk.
He says he and others are constantly donating money for quad bikes, Mavic drones, etc, but they are not seen in his unit.
On a mission they didn't even have a Mavic drone [He implies that the money was stolen].
15.🇷🇺155th Naval Infantry Bde POWs in Kursk.
He says he and others are constantly donating money for quad bikes, Mavic drones, etc, but they are not seen in his unit.
On a mission they didn't even have a Mavic drone [He implies that the money was stolen].
Dan (Twitter)
RT @revishvilig: Profound insights from Commander of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade of Ukraine, Serhii Shatalov, on Ukraine’s strengths, challenges, and the path to ending the war.
On the Kurakhove direction: Russians have the initiative and a manpower advantage of at least 1:10. 1/21⬇️
RT @revishvilig: Profound insights from Commander of the 37th Separate Marine Brigade of Ukraine, Serhii Shatalov, on Ukraine’s strengths, challenges, and the path to ending the war.
On the Kurakhove direction: Russians have the initiative and a manpower advantage of at least 1:10. 1/21⬇️
Dan (Twitter)
RT @Tatarigami_UA: Based on direct statements from President Trump, Ukraine would be expected to "pay back" $500 billion in resources. This was not framed as a trade of new weapons for resources, but rather, as Trump put it, "We are going to have all this money, and I want it back." Meanwhile, National Security Advisor Waltz has stated that Europe will be fully responsible for Ukraine’s security, saying security guarantees are "squarely" a European issue. Additionally, Pete Hegseth confirmed there will be no U.S. boots on the ground.
Ukraine’s main problems right now are:
- A shortage of infantry
- Organizational inefficiencies
The leading cause of casualties on both sides in 2024 and 2025 were drones: "bomb-dropping drones" and FPV kamikaze drones - which the U.S. does not supply. Most drones are acquired through donations, direct unit purchases, Ukrainian funds, or foreign loans and investments. The U.S. does not directly provide these drones. For the cost of one U.S.-supplied Switchblade 300 loitering munition, Ukraine could buy approximately 55–80 FPV drones, which would be far more effective.
For months, our team has received reports of personnel transfers from air defense, electronic warfare, anti-tank, artillery reconnaissance, and drone units into infantry roles. Some units have been ordered to transfer 50% of their personnel into infantry. In certain cases, Western-supplied equipment is not being fully utilized because trained personnel have been reassigned. In this context, adding more overpriced Abrams tanks or Switchblades does little to solve the problem.
Yes, Ukraine still needs key systems like HIMARS missiles, artillery shells, intelligence data, Starlink, and other critical assets. But none of this justifies a $500 billion "payback," making the proposed deal a terrible one for Ukraine. Without solid security guarantees, like NATO or U.S. boots on the ground - the war cannot be stopped.
Paper guarantees from the U.S. hold little value, as the Budapest Memorandum has already shown. If Europe is expected to provide Ukraine’s security, why should Ukraine make a deal with the U.S. at all? Why not deal directly with Europe on security and resources instead of involving an overpriced middleman? Right now, there are far more questions than answers, but one thing is clear: Washington has no real plan. The current proposals don’t position the U.S. as a strategic counter to Russia - instead, they suggest Russia will retain occupied territories, and get sanctions relief, while Ukraine gets pillaged by Trump.
RT @Tatarigami_UA: Based on direct statements from President Trump, Ukraine would be expected to "pay back" $500 billion in resources. This was not framed as a trade of new weapons for resources, but rather, as Trump put it, "We are going to have all this money, and I want it back." Meanwhile, National Security Advisor Waltz has stated that Europe will be fully responsible for Ukraine’s security, saying security guarantees are "squarely" a European issue. Additionally, Pete Hegseth confirmed there will be no U.S. boots on the ground.
Ukraine’s main problems right now are:
- A shortage of infantry
- Organizational inefficiencies
The leading cause of casualties on both sides in 2024 and 2025 were drones: "bomb-dropping drones" and FPV kamikaze drones - which the U.S. does not supply. Most drones are acquired through donations, direct unit purchases, Ukrainian funds, or foreign loans and investments. The U.S. does not directly provide these drones. For the cost of one U.S.-supplied Switchblade 300 loitering munition, Ukraine could buy approximately 55–80 FPV drones, which would be far more effective.
For months, our team has received reports of personnel transfers from air defense, electronic warfare, anti-tank, artillery reconnaissance, and drone units into infantry roles. Some units have been ordered to transfer 50% of their personnel into infantry. In certain cases, Western-supplied equipment is not being fully utilized because trained personnel have been reassigned. In this context, adding more overpriced Abrams tanks or Switchblades does little to solve the problem.
Yes, Ukraine still needs key systems like HIMARS missiles, artillery shells, intelligence data, Starlink, and other critical assets. But none of this justifies a $500 billion "payback," making the proposed deal a terrible one for Ukraine. Without solid security guarantees, like NATO or U.S. boots on the ground - the war cannot be stopped.
Paper guarantees from the U.S. hold little value, as the Budapest Memorandum has already shown. If Europe is expected to provide Ukraine’s security, why should Ukraine make a deal with the U.S. at all? Why not deal directly with Europe on security and resources instead of involving an overpriced middleman? Right now, there are far more questions than answers, but one thing is clear: Washington has no real plan. The current proposals don’t position the U.S. as a strategic counter to Russia - instead, they suggest Russia will retain occupied territories, and get sanctions relief, while Ukraine gets pillaged by Trump.
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