Many of Russia's VDV units in the north took serious early hits. Partially because VDV is sent to the hardest missions, partially because of planning errors and misuse. The VDV is now mauled. Remnants of this unit were in Bucha, Kherson, and are now elsewhere in the south. (/8)
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Multiple 76th BTGs arrive together without route security to Irpin
Multiple 76th BTGs were scheduled to arrive closely together w/sister artillery and tank units within 45 minutes. Where are phased operations? No one holding the route, just driving past towns to Irpin? This assumes admin columns and a largely uncontested road march (/6)
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Attachment not the same OMON unit that tried to storm Kyiv
I don't think this attachment is the same OMON unit that got lost and tried to storm Kyiv on its own on 25 February. (That one was from Kemerovo so it was probably different, it was attacked near Irpin )(/5)
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Russian VDV BTG with OMON/SOBR to neutralize Ukrainian leaders
One VDV BTG traveled with OMON+ SOBR attachments (some have SWAT-like capabilities) at the leading edge, perhaps to neutralize local Ukrainian leaders/authorities. Based on how these orders are laid out, seems like they assumed an uncontested march to their final objective. (/4)
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Russian planning table for day 1 of war reveals elite unit details
Today let's deep dive on this Russian planning table for day 1 of the war (which came to the NYT via Ukraine's GUR intelligence service). These units belong to the 76th Guards Air Assault Division – one of Russia's most elite units. Most subordinate units of 76th are listed. /3
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Deep dive on Russian planning materials from NYT story
There's so much to absorb in this new NYT story on Russia's invasion plans, it’s well worth the time to read and take it all in. I contributed a little to it. I’d like to do a deep dive on a few things that stand out to me from Russian planning materials (/1)
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Russia aims for corridor to Transnistria via Ukraine
Alexandru Musteata, head of Moldova's Security Service, told the TVR-Moldova television channel that Russia still aims to secure a land corridor through Ukraine to reach Transnistria, which hosts 1,500 Russian troops and a large arms depot.
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Childhood road trips through Ukraine, a journey of magnificent memories.
i started traveling on these roads with my dad since i was a small kids. i saw the entire ukraine, from lviv to yalta, before i turned 10. this thread just melts my heart. our country is so bizarrely magnificent. https://
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Ukrenergo emergency shutdowns; $1.5 billion needed for restoration
Energy operator Ukrenergo said on Dec 19 it would be conducting emergency shutdowns following the latest Russian drone attacks At least $1.5 billion is needed for only the superficial quick restoration of energy facilities destroyed by Russian strikes
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Ministry of Defense approves exemptions from mobilization
The Ministry of Defense approves a “shield” from mobilization through profile ministries: an individual decision is made for each surname, – Ground Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine