Russians use motorcycles, cars, carts, and armored vehicles to insert assault teams and strain defending units. Ukrainian forces use what they have to try to hold assaults back, using drones and an overall good supply of artillery shells, to conserve manpower. /9
Full-scale invasion and national resilience, broadcasted live.
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Russian attacks threaten Kursk resupply and egress routes
Kursk resupply and egress routes are limited and under threat. Russians know where the chokepoints are. Ground has been lost to Russian attacks and the Russians seem to be trying to pinch this operation off at the neck. /6
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Front instability complicates Kursk operation and Pokrovsk areas
The front has become unstable in a few areas. There are many factors complicating the Kursk operation and areas south of Pokrovsk. /4
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Kursk operation concerns: units and stretched front issues now visible
When the Kursk operation began this summer, I worried about what could happen to the units sent there and impacts on a stretched front. Both issues are visible now. /5
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Manpower and force employment issues critical, not weapon shortage
Manpower and force employment issues are challenges right now, and manpower is stretched across the front. A shortage of western weapons was not the most critical issue during this particular snapshot in time, although it has been in the past. /3
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Research trip to Ukraine: bravery, kindness, and urgent crisis
I've returned from a research trip to Ukraine, where I met many people in Kyiv and along the frontlines. They are brave and kind in ways that words fail to capture. The situation is serious and urgent for many reasons. I share my thoughts in the thread below. /1
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Czech STV GROUP offers RPG-7s to Ukraine for free
Czech company STV GROUP transferred RPG-7 anti-tank grenade launchers to Ukraine free of charge
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Russians advance near Kurakhove and Toretsk, damage Ternivska Dam
ISW: Russians advance near Kurakhove and Toretsk Russian forces gained ground in Donetsk Oblast, with assaults damaging Ternivska Dam and pressuring Ukrainian positions near Vuhledar, ISW says.
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Destruction d’un lance-roquettes Grad russe dans la région de Louhansk
Destruction of a russian Grad MLRS in the Luhansk region.
— Defense of Ukraine (@DefenceU) 13 novembre 2024
It was burning bright.
📹: 92nd Assault Brigade pic.twitter.com/cLqqtJonB0Destruction of a russian Grad MLRS in the Luhansk region. It was burning bright. : 92nd Assault Brigade
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Ukraine’s 13% interest rate: A war not of its choosing, but Russia’s.
Ukraine's key interest is at 13% now and Ukraine did not choose this war, while russia did