Captured Russian soldiers cite their frustration with the lack of proper long-range communication equipment, stating that forward units easily become cut off from headquarters, leaving them directionless, prone to getting lost, and unsupported.
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russian Communications in Ukraine: Encryption Issues
11/ Electromagnetic Sphere. Russian communications continued to be challenged. It is becoming clear from captured equipment that VDV units are generally outfitted with encrypted radios while most units have to rely on unencrypted HF radios or cell phones. https://rusi.org/explore-our-research/publications/commentary/russian-comms-ukraine-world-hertz
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Aerospace Assessment: new Russian air strikes in Ukraine
9/ Aerospace Assessment. The VKS launched new air and missile strikes against targets in western and central Ukraine (Lutsk, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zhytomyr, and Dnipro). Targets appeared to be airfields and command nodes; however civilian targets were also hit.
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Southern AO: Poor weather, low morale, and heavy losses hinder advance on Mykolaiv
8/ The Southern AO assessment. An advance on Mikolalyv remains the focus of Russian operations; however, poor weather conditions (snow and below -10 C) is exacerbating low morale caused by poor logistical support and heavy combat loses. #Mikolaiv #Odessa #Kherson
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Ukraine minister: Russia killed more civilians than military
Good morning. Where I am, the night was peaceful (the air raid siren is going off as I write this – somewhat ironically). Not true for so many cities and villages in Ukraine. The Ukrainian minister of defense says that Russia has now killed more civilians in Ukraine than military
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Évaluation de l’AO du Nord-Est et contre-attaques ukrainiennes
6/ Northeast AO assessment. Counterattacks in NE Kyiv and the Chernihiv-Nizhyn area have yielded important gains for Ukrainian forces. Russian forces continue to struggle with securing multiple lines of communication. A major attack on Sumy is highly likely. #Sumy #Chernihiv
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Ukraine weather assessment and combat impact
4/ Weather assessment. Improved visibility and wind speed throughout Ukraine will increase the frequency of VKS air and missile attacks. Freezing temperatures and snow showers hamper tactical movement, morale of Russian forces, and vehicle maintenance.
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Ukraine Crisis: Millions Flee, Civilians Targeted, Mariupol Death Toll Rises
3/ Humanitarian Impact. UN sources report more than 2.5 million refugees have now fled Ukraine. Another 1.8 million persons are displaced in Ukraine. Indiscriminate attacks of civilians continue to mount. Mariupol suffers over 1,500 killed since start of siege. #HumanRights
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Ukraine War, Day 16: Russian Pause, Ukrainian Resistance
Ukrainian Theater of War, Day 16: Russian forces initiate an operational pause to refit and reorganize after failed attempts to encircle Kyiv. The Ukrainians continue to harass Russian supply routes and hold key cities of Kharkiv, Mariupol, and Mykolaiv. #UkraineRussiaWar
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Victory will be ours
Victory will be ours / Перемога буде за нами https://facebook.com/GeneralStaff.ua/posts/270562345256851?__cft__[0]=AZUcA6W0fSCR8f6GUZyLXC9vb3LX1943Gg48rFGEWcZVz4ItjdA0SU557r2cD1JaoAGcesITAQlViSH1wWW8qrhqFU-yANdXh7tAbqujmBzUqWM5o8WIj0-3EiPrH3Nn2zleNrzz-wSEvH5UjSAI5IfE0NnnPnoabg53FxLPnNKQkA&__tn__=OP-R
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