Dan (Twitter)
Thread on a Russian anarchist (and briefly touches on his Irish comrade) who died defending Ukraine.
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@ahatanhel:
On April 19, 2023, the Russian anarchist Dmitry Petrov a.k.a Ilya Leshiy, died in the battle near Bakhmut.
He fought in the Ukrainian army against Russian imperial aggression. His death was confirmed yesterday. 1/9 https://t.co/74GI5qmjPc
Thread on a Russian anarchist (and briefly touches on his Irish comrade) who died defending Ukraine.
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@ahatanhel:
On April 19, 2023, the Russian anarchist Dmitry Petrov a.k.a Ilya Leshiy, died in the battle near Bakhmut.
He fought in the Ukrainian army against Russian imperial aggression. His death was confirmed yesterday. 1/9 https://t.co/74GI5qmjPc
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Dan (Twitter)
RT @DarthPutinKGB: Ukraine 2014-2022: Can we buy weapons in case Russian invades?
Tankies: No. It will be escalatory
Ukraine 2022 - 2023: Can we have weapons now that Russia has invaded?
Tankies: No. It will be escalatory.
RT @DarthPutinKGB: Ukraine 2014-2022: Can we buy weapons in case Russian invades?
Tankies: No. It will be escalatory
Ukraine 2022 - 2023: Can we have weapons now that Russia has invaded?
Tankies: No. It will be escalatory.
Def Mon (Twitter)
RT @DefenceES: Our Director General Land visited @BBofors to see the integration of Archer into the @BritishArmy. The visit marked the transition from procurement to integration, with the first UK platform demonstrated to the DE&S team – furthering our relationship with an important ally 🇬🇧 🇸🇪 https://twitter.com/DefenceES/status/1651919786710908928/photo/1
RT @DefenceES: Our Director General Land visited @BBofors to see the integration of Archer into the @BritishArmy. The visit marked the transition from procurement to integration, with the first UK platform demonstrated to the DE&S team – furthering our relationship with an important ally 🇬🇧 🇸🇪 https://twitter.com/DefenceES/status/1651919786710908928/photo/1
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Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
Why Ukraine 🇺🇦 has been using fewer HIMARS missiles lately
Since last June, Ukraine has received at least 20 HIMARS and 13 M270 launchers
If each HIMARS and M270 launcher got fully reloaded and fired daily, it would equate to 275 GMLRS missiles used per day, costing $46 million
Why Ukraine 🇺🇦 has been using fewer HIMARS missiles lately
Since last June, Ukraine has received at least 20 HIMARS and 13 M270 launchers
If each HIMARS and M270 launcher got fully reloaded and fired daily, it would equate to 275 GMLRS missiles used per day, costing $46 million
Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
Over a year that would equate to 100,000 GMLRS missiles fired, costing $17 Billion
Reuters recently reported that Lockheed Martin makes 4,600 GMLRS missiles per year
According to the manufacturer Lockheed Martin, Over 50,000 GMLRS missiles have been produced since the mid-2000s
Over a year that would equate to 100,000 GMLRS missiles fired, costing $17 Billion
Reuters recently reported that Lockheed Martin makes 4,600 GMLRS missiles per year
According to the manufacturer Lockheed Martin, Over 50,000 GMLRS missiles have been produced since the mid-2000s
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Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
Since 2005, US 🇺🇸 has used thousands of GMLRS missiles in combat including against ISIS, against the Taliban, in Iraq, in Afghanistan, and in Syria
US put many missiles into their own stockpile, sent them to allies, and sent about 10,000 GMLRS missiles to Ukraine since last June
Since 2005, US 🇺🇸 has used thousands of GMLRS missiles in combat including against ISIS, against the Taliban, in Iraq, in Afghanistan, and in Syria
US put many missiles into their own stockpile, sent them to allies, and sent about 10,000 GMLRS missiles to Ukraine since last June
Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
It would not be realistic for Ukraine to be firing 275 GMLRS missiles daily because no more would exist within less than six months
If that many GMLRS missiles were fired daily by Ukraine, then in a year, they would fire 100,000 missiles when only about 4,600 are produced yearly
It would not be realistic for Ukraine to be firing 275 GMLRS missiles daily because no more would exist within less than six months
If that many GMLRS missiles were fired daily by Ukraine, then in a year, they would fire 100,000 missiles when only about 4,600 are produced yearly
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Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
Initially, when Ukraine began using HIMARS last year, they only received 4 HIMARS launchers that would be on the move all the time
During that time, it’s estimated Ukraine could’ve been firing 50 GMLRS missiles or more on average per day, and they would do massive strikes weekly
Initially, when Ukraine began using HIMARS last year, they only received 4 HIMARS launchers that would be on the move all the time
During that time, it’s estimated Ukraine could’ve been firing 50 GMLRS missiles or more on average per day, and they would do massive strikes weekly
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Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
Now, Ukraine fires about 10-25 GMLRS missiles on average per day over time. However, on certain days, they may fire 30 or more GMLRS missiles
Ukraine conserves its GMLRS missile stock by not firing an entire pod of 6 missiles at a single target but firing 1 or 2 missiles instead
Now, Ukraine fires about 10-25 GMLRS missiles on average per day over time. However, on certain days, they may fire 30 or more GMLRS missiles
Ukraine conserves its GMLRS missile stock by not firing an entire pod of 6 missiles at a single target but firing 1 or 2 missiles instead
Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
There are also occasions when 24 GMLRS missiles are fired all at once using several M270 and HIMARS launchers, as seen in released videos
These massive strikes could be striking multiple targets at once and fired to overwhelm Russian air defenses in areas with high-value targets
There are also occasions when 24 GMLRS missiles are fired all at once using several M270 and HIMARS launchers, as seen in released videos
These massive strikes could be striking multiple targets at once and fired to overwhelm Russian air defenses in areas with high-value targets
Ukraine Battle Map (Twitter)
The main reason why Ukraine is firing fewer GMLRS missiles recently is likely due to a smaller stockpile and the current production rate
One other potential reason why Ukraine 🇺🇦 fires fewer GMLRS missiles is that they could be saving up to use many during their Spring Offensive
The main reason why Ukraine is firing fewer GMLRS missiles recently is likely due to a smaller stockpile and the current production rate
One other potential reason why Ukraine 🇺🇦 fires fewer GMLRS missiles is that they could be saving up to use many during their Spring Offensive
Def Mon (Twitter)
@KofmanMichael @ArmchairCopelrd @f_cld About the same as 6 months ago.
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@DefMon3:
Time will tell 👀 https://t.co/ekgsxRIX9M https://t.co/PHx3igpBct
@KofmanMichael @ArmchairCopelrd @f_cld About the same as 6 months ago.
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@DefMon3:
Time will tell 👀 https://t.co/ekgsxRIX9M https://t.co/PHx3igpBct