3/ Kharkiv OD. Ukrainian forces continue to conduct successful counterattacks to the north and east of Kharkiv, slowly pushing Russian forces toward the Russian border and the Siverskyi Donets. Russian forces in the area are not adequate to slow Ukrainian attacks. #Kharkiv #Lozova
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russian advances on Severodonetsk and Donetsk toward breakthrough
5/ Severodonetsk-Donetsk OD. Russian forces maintain a steady yet grinding pace in gaining ground against Ukrainian forces along the Siverskyi Donets Line. If steady success can be maintained, Russian troops may be able to achieve a breakthrough in the coming weeks. #Donbas
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Weather impact on Ukraine operations
2/ Weather Impact. The 10-day forecast for eastern Ukraine favors Russian offensive operations. Steady higher temps (17-23 C) will continue to dry out areas with extensive mud, slightly improving offroad movement. Cloud cover will not degrade VKS sorties or UAV operations.
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Volunteers of ‘Freedom Russia Legion’ head to front
Volunteers from the 'Freedom Russia Legion' have deployed to the frontlines on the Ukrainian side after two months of training. The number of volunteers is undisclosed.
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Another early morning arms shipment for Ukraine via RCH380, a USAF C-17
Another early morning arms shipment for Ukraine via RCH380, a USAF C-17.
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Drones as 21st Century Snipers: A New Threat from Above
Even if you're camouflaged, bivouacked or behind the front lines, a drone armed with a small bomb could be overhead at any moment. Drone pilots are the new snipers of the 21st century, and are likely to be just as much feared by their targets. /end
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Drone vs. BMP-3: Extraordinary Cost-Effectiveness in Modern Warfare
The cost-effectiveness of these things is extraordinary. An octocopter drone costs maybe $10k, a Phantom 3 costs around $500. A mortar or RKG-1600 probably costs under $100. Each BMP-3 cost the Russians $796k. Add to that the potential cost of a lost crew. /12
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Tactique de mortiers aériens contre BMP-3 russes
Another tactic appears to be the use of what are likely to be aerially-dropped mortar rounds – a very simple and cheap option, particularly against weakly armoured vehicles such as these Russian BMP-3s (with only about 10mm of top armour). /10
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Ukraine turns RKG-3 bomb into drone
In 2020, Ukraine's PJSC Mayak Plant demonstrated a drone bomb conversion for the RKG-3 by attaching 3D-printed fins to create the RKG-1600. It weighs about 1kg (2 lb), requiring the use of a larger drone.
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Ukraine repurposes RKG-3 grenade for drone anti-tank attacks
But how do you destroy an armoured vehicle with an off-the-shelf drone? Ukraine appears to have been using a few different approaches. One of the most effective has been to repurpose the RKG-3, an old Soviet-era type of anti-tank grenade dating to 1950. /7