[WonderMomma]

"The Armed Forces formed the "Siberia" battalion, which consists entirely of Russian citizens - representatives of small nations - Yakuts and Buryats.

We must destroy the Kremlin regime, - said the 29-year-old Yakut with the call sign "Vargan".

He admitted that he has no military experience and wants Yakutia to be free and democratic. In Russia, according to him, only officials who serve Putin feel good.

ℹ️ A 41-year-old journalist from the Moscow region with the nickname "Gandhi" left Russia immediately in February 2022. He came to Ukraine via Poland to fight crimes committed by Russia.

I understand that I can be killed in the first battle, but it is much more frightening for me to feel that I am an accomplice to the evil that originates from my country , - says Gandhi.

Russia is an empire that "must collapse" so that people in different parts of the world's largest country can decide for themselves how to live, says Martin, a 29-year-old engineer from Moscow who worked in IT before coming to Ukraine. His family does not know his whereabouts for their own safety.

ℹ️ According to a representative of the Ukrainian army, all the 60+ members of the battalion are exclusively volunteers. Russian prisoners are not taken here. The Ukrainian military plans to speed up the verification of application forms. It can last up to a year.

It is comfortable to work with them. They are responsible and study well, - says Ukrainian instructor Batya."

AND

"Photos and videos from the training of Russian volunteers of the "Siberia" battalion (in the post above about him) at one of the training grounds in the Kyiv region.

You can see that the fighters are equipped with Western small arms. In particular, we are talking about the German HK MG5 machine gun and the Czech CZ Bren 2 BR carbine."

[WonderMomma]

"It seems that the Armed Forces of Ukraine conducted a successful information and psychological operation on the left bank of the Kherson Region."

[WonderMomma]

"Metinvest has started serial production and supply of anti-mine trawls for tanks to the Armed Forces of Ukraine

ℹ️ The trawlers have a design similar to the Soviet KMT-7 and have passed all the necessary tests from the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.

ℹ️ The planned volume of production is up to five trawls per month.

ℹ️ The cost of manufacturing one trawl is about UAH 2.5 million (about 65,000 euros), including additional equipment for tank crews, which is required for the installation of the device.

ℹ️ The weight of one set of rollers reaches 6.5 tons, the size is 3.77 x 3.44 meters. According to the standards of the Armed Forces, one trawl must withstand 4-5 detonations of anti-tank mines. Since the trawlers work in pairs, both should withstand 8 to 10 blasts."

AND

"The production of anti-drone anti-drone tank anti-mine trawls and metal structures for the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National State University of Ukraine has begun.

The cost of one mine trawl with additional equipment is ₴2.5 million. One part of the trawl can withstand 4-5 blasts, and since the trawls are paired, both must withstand 8-10 blasts.

Metinvest has already started supplying equipment to the Ukrainian army and has the capacity to produce 5 trawls per month and 5 "anti-drone" structures per week."

VIDEO:
"206 heavy strike drones "Heavy Shot" of Ukrainian production were handed over to the Defense Forces of Ukraine , — Ministry of Statistics.

Up to 30 kg of explosives, distance up to 15 km, anti-EW, GPS system. Against infantry, command posts and lightly armored vehicles."

[houseoftechno]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"Russia conducted training on a massive nuclear strike using a Yars missile

In the second video, the Yars launch..."

Please tell me that 2nd vid was file footage from the 1950s.

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"Yesterday there were heavy battle's over a waste heap near Krasnohorivka, the northern flank of Avdiivka.

The Russians were able to capture it, inflicting considerable casualties on the Ukrainians. The Russians planted their flag and captured the hill, however there are reports that they had to retreat back down shortly after.

Currently it's unknown if it's Russian controlled or in the grey zone."

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"Avdiivka

ℹ️ The situation remains difficult. Russian pressure continues both on the flanks and on the city of Avdiyivka itself.

ℹ️ Although neither side is in full control of the Porodny Oval (Terikon), Russian forces have been able to gain access to it and are likely to use this position from time to time.

ℹ️ The Russians actively use both conventional air bombs and guided bombs (KAB). This resulted in significant damage to buildings in Avdiivka, including civilian infrastructure.

ℹ️ Satellite images show the concentration of Russian artillery north of Avdiivka, in the immediate vicinity of the Tericon, which indicates constant pressure on the defenders. Here is an image for benchmarking. The images are dated October 15 and 25 (images 1 and 2).

ℹ️ Despite Russia's objections, their losses are becoming more and more obvious. These losses were confirmed by drone footage, geolocation efforts by volunteers, and satellite imagery. In this particular area west of Krasnohorivka, for example, 16 Russian vehicles were destroyed, damaged or abandoned (photo 3).

Summarizing.

ℹ️ The duration of the enemy's intentions and ability to conduct such powerful assaults remains uncertain, despite significant losses in personnel and equipment.

ℹ️ Reports indicate a decrease in the number of armored vehicles involved in assaults, but continued shelling and assaults are a cause for concern. It seems that the Russians are slightly but gradually advancing towards Stepovoy, even despite significant losses in equipment and infantry.

ℹ️ This advance could potentially create a dangerous situation, as a bridgehead at Stepovoy could allow them to cut off the remaining logistical routes to Avdiivka.

ℹ️ Although Ukraine has a good chance of repelling the Russian offensive, it would be unrealistic and naïve to claim that the Russian capture of Stepovoy is an absolutely impossible scenario.

ℹ️ Ultimately, if the Russians cannot succeed, this operation could be one of their most expensive campaigns in the second half of 2023."

"The National Guard, together with the developers of devDroid, conducted tests of the THP combat module. The turret is controlled by AI to recognize the manpower and destroy it.

Main purposes:
- Detection and destruction of the enemy's o/s;
- Protection of military strongholds from FPV drones and UAVs;
- Covering for diverting enemy fire."

[WonderMomma]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"The Armed Forces formed the "Siberia" battalion, which consists entirely of Russian citizens - representatives of small nations - Yakuts and Buryats.

We must destroy the Kremlin regime, - said the 29-year-old Yakut with the call sign "Vargan".

He admitted that he has no military experience and wants Yakutia to be free and democratic. In Russia, according to him, only officials who serve Putin feel good.

ℹ️ A 41-year-old journalist from the Moscow region with the nickname "Gandhi" left Russia immediately in February 2022. He came to Ukraine via Poland to fight crimes committed by Russia.

I understand that I can be killed in the first battle, but it is much more frightening for me to feel that I am an accomplice to the evil that originates from my country , - says Gandhi.

Russia is an empire that "must collapse" so that people in different parts of the world's largest country can decide for themselves how to live, says Martin, a 29-year-old engineer from Moscow who worked in IT before coming to Ukraine. His family does not know his whereabouts for their own safety.

ℹ️ According to a representative of the Ukrainian army, all the 60+ members of the battalion are exclusively volunteers. Russian prisoners are not taken here. The Ukrainian military plans to speed up the verification of application forms. It can last up to a year.

It is comfortable to work with them. They are responsible and study well, - says Ukrainian instructor Batya."

AND

"Photos and videos from the training of Russian volunteers of the "Siberia" battalion (in the post above about him) at one of the training grounds in the Kyiv region.

You can see that the fighters are equipped with Western small arms. In particular, we are talking about the German HK MG5 machine gun and the Czech CZ Bren 2 BR carbine."

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" - Ukraine is recruiting ethnic minorities from Russia who want independence for their region's. Now they are formed into their own units. We have already seen this with the Chechens who have their own Units fighting on Ukraine's side.

Russian mobilisation has been targeting the Ethnic minority region's where Russians don't make up the majority especially hard.
These regions also happen to be some of the poorest in the Russian federation. "

[WonderMomma]

"Polish-supplied Ukrainian Krab howitzer with full cover of anti-drone cage."
I forget how absolutely gigantic those vehicles are until someone is standing near it. Leopards are much bigger than I thought they would be too.

"Slovakia Won't Support Ukraine, New PM Says

Newly-appointed Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico (https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...form-coalition) said that the country will not provide military assistance to Ukraine, in line with his election pledged."

"The first footage of the use of the Russian wheeled 152-mm self-propelled gun 2S43 "Malva" somewhere at the front. "Malva" was created on the basis of the BAZ-6610-02 "Voshchyna" chassis with a firing range of ~24.5 km.

As reported by the Russian media, Rostyeh delivered the first batch of this self-propelled gun, the exact number of which the troops received is unknown"

[WonderMomma]

"Oleg Tsaryov, a former Ukrainian politician turned traitor when he became speaker of the Parliament of the breakaway Novorossia has been shot outside his home in Yalta, Crimea.

His situation is currently not know.

However allegations of who's fault it is have already popped up. Several sources claim it was an attack by Russian security services.

Reason for this is that Tsaryov had recently been criticizing the Russian government, the circumstances and confusion of the attack certainly don't help their case either."

"BEHOLD YOUR NEW SUPREME LEADER!

Minister of Unification of the Republic of Korea Kim Yong Ho admits that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has chosen his daughter Kim Ju Ae as a potential heir to political power in the people's republic."

"Russian volunteer corp's posts footage of them training new volunteers from Russia."

#rdkfrl

[Roosta]

Originally Posted by WonderMomma ↗

"An advanced Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel UAV on one of the aircraft carriers in our region." (Mediterranean Sea)

Ah, the future !

[Roosta]

Originally Posted by houseoftechno ↗

Please tell me that 2nd vid was file footage from the 1950s.

Some subs n war ships still have secondary analogue systems in place in case of an EMP Strike so that they can still retaliate, if need be, same as nuke bunkers n other military assets.