Rob Lee (Twitter)
@historicfirearm Exactly. Before the offensive I thought that Russia's defenses were the critical variable. If Russian units didn't run and its commanders used their capabilities in a competent manner, it was going to be very tough for Ukraine even if execution was perfect.
@historicfirearm Exactly. Before the offensive I thought that Russia's defenses were the critical variable. If Russian units didn't run and its commanders used their capabilities in a competent manner, it was going to be very tough for Ukraine even if execution was perfect.
The Lookout (Twitter)
2/5
These units where then given the task of trying to break through fortified lines, in depth, constructed over time.
Again, prehaps contrary to the expectations of many, the Russians are fighting tenaciously and according to doctrine.
No easy task for any army.
2/5
These units where then given the task of trying to break through fortified lines, in depth, constructed over time.
Again, prehaps contrary to the expectations of many, the Russians are fighting tenaciously and according to doctrine.
No easy task for any army.
The Lookout (Twitter)
3/5
To put some perspective on training timeline, the Norwegian Army says 6 months to get a battalion ready for brigade level operations from the day a new conscript intake starts basic training.
This is with the normal, peacetime complement of officers, NCOs and other enlisted
3/5
To put some perspective on training timeline, the Norwegian Army says 6 months to get a battalion ready for brigade level operations from the day a new conscript intake starts basic training.
This is with the normal, peacetime complement of officers, NCOs and other enlisted
The Lookout (Twitter)
4/5
For a wartime raised unit in Ukraine, most officers and NCOs are mobilized as well, attrition has taken it's toll on the pre-war professionals and the timeline is rushed.
Expectations should have reflected this.
4/5
For a wartime raised unit in Ukraine, most officers and NCOs are mobilized as well, attrition has taken it's toll on the pre-war professionals and the timeline is rushed.
Expectations should have reflected this.
The Lookout (Twitter)
5/5
As others have said, the goal of Western training programs must be to enhance, improve and support the Ukrainian way of war, especially from the battalion level and up
Trying to form the AFU into a US (NATO) mold in wartime won't work. Humility on both sides will be required
5/5
As others have said, the goal of Western training programs must be to enhance, improve and support the Ukrainian way of war, especially from the battalion level and up
Trying to form the AFU into a US (NATO) mold in wartime won't work. Humility on both sides will be required
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The Lookout (Twitter)
RT @Drox_Maritime: 🔺Naval Deployment
Russian Navy Baltic Fleet Altay class tanker "Yelyna" likely began a short out-of-area (OOA) support mission, 2 August 2023.
Vessel likely to support around 1-3 Baltic Fleet corvettes which may deploy to the North Sea area during Exercise Ocean Shield 2023.
RT @Drox_Maritime: 🔺Naval Deployment
Russian Navy Baltic Fleet Altay class tanker "Yelyna" likely began a short out-of-area (OOA) support mission, 2 August 2023.
Vessel likely to support around 1-3 Baltic Fleet corvettes which may deploy to the North Sea area during Exercise Ocean Shield 2023.
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The Lookout (Twitter)
@haavardamadeus This isn't just do to lack of certain types of equipment.
Internal Ukrainian issues are important factors too, along with how Russia prepared for defending the south.
All these factors have been discussed well in advance so "we didn't see this coming" is a poor excuse.
@haavardamadeus This isn't just do to lack of certain types of equipment.
Internal Ukrainian issues are important factors too, along with how Russia prepared for defending the south.
All these factors have been discussed well in advance so "we didn't see this coming" is a poor excuse.
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Dan (Twitter)
161-63. SW of Klishchiivka/'3 Treeline junction'.
UAF since captured this junction in early July. It is important as it will set the stage for an easterly push on Andriivka.
🇺🇦however lost 3 AFVs here: 1st a T-64BV on a mine reportedly laid by🇷🇺72MR Bde then later hit by arti.
161-63. SW of Klishchiivka/'3 Treeline junction'.
UAF since captured this junction in early July. It is important as it will set the stage for an easterly push on Andriivka.
🇺🇦however lost 3 AFVs here: 1st a T-64BV on a mine reportedly laid by🇷🇺72MR Bde then later hit by arti.
IgorGirkin (Twitter)
RT @slovyanskasil: «Цікава» знахідка з посадок Бахмута.
Після недовгих пошуків, стало зрозуміло, що це мотор від російського Ланцета. Знявши шар армованого скотчу, ми побачили маркування виробника цього мотору.
Ним виявилась чеська компанія Model Motors.
RT @slovyanskasil: «Цікава» знахідка з посадок Бахмута.
Після недовгих пошуків, стало зрозуміло, що це мотор від російського Ланцета. Знявши шар армованого скотчу, ми побачили маркування виробника цього мотору.
Ним виявилась чеська компанія Model Motors.
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Rob Lee (Twitter)
RT @paulmcleary: It's increasingly looking like the training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16s is going nowhere, at least for the moment.
US official says that no European country has submitted a training proposal to the US for approval yet.
RT @paulmcleary: It's increasingly looking like the training for Ukrainian pilots on F-16s is going nowhere, at least for the moment.
US official says that no European country has submitted a training proposal to the US for approval yet.
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Dan (Twitter)
162-63. SW of Klishchiivka/'3 Treeline junction'
Correction:🇺🇦captured the junction in mid not early July.
The 2nd🇺🇦AFV lost hear was a YPR-765 (not a Bradley as🇷🇺TG stated) hit by🇷🇺72nd MR Bde arti at 48.499861, 37.934667.
Note the scarring from the🇷🇺ammo explosion in twt 160.
162-63. SW of Klishchiivka/'3 Treeline junction'
Correction:🇺🇦captured the junction in mid not early July.
The 2nd🇺🇦AFV lost hear was a YPR-765 (not a Bradley as🇷🇺TG stated) hit by🇷🇺72nd MR Bde arti at 48.499861, 37.934667.
Note the scarring from the🇷🇺ammo explosion in twt 160.
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