The War in the Ukraine

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Tam

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Two MaxxPro caught and killed by Alligators, possibly with full complement unfortunately.


Husky and Mastiff both captured by the 40th Naval Infantry Brigade (next time I'll just say Marines). This brigade was repositioned to Zaporozhye from Ugledar like obtf Kaskad, leaving the 155th there.


Oshkosh hit by a Lancet from obtf Kaskad. You see some people lying in the ground but they are seeking cover from fire and not dead.


M777 taken out by artillery in Zaporozhye.


Ukrainian vehicles hit by ATGMs fired from units of the Russian 58th Army in Zaporozhye.

 
FairAndUnbiased

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Based on the above footage of tons of armored cars being shredded, this counteroffensive is exposing how the BCT reorganization isn't all that good.

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The certain country's army went from 15k soldier divisions to 4k soldier brigades, and with the reorganization, also deactivated almost half of their armored brigades while keeping their medium (Strkyer) and light (infantry and Humvee) brigades.

It seems they've discovered that while Humvee charges at Iraqis demoralized from decades of sanctions and starving Afghans making 50 cents per day are highly effective, Humvee charges at Russian artillery is less effective.
 
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FairAndUnbiased said:
Based on the above footage of tons of armored cars being shredded, this counteroffensive is exposing how the BCT reorganization isn't all that good.

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The certain country's army went from 15k soldier divisions to 4k soldier brigades, and with the reorganization, also deactivated almost half of their armored brigades while keeping their medium (Strkyer) and light (infantry and Humvee) brigades.

It seems they've discovered that while Humvee charges at Iraqis demoralized from decades of sanctions and starving Afghans making 50 cents per day are highly effective, Humvee charges at Russian artillery is less effective.
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Off topic , but to comment on your perspective, it’s slightly out of date and not accurate. The BCT based structure was already being changed to a division based one prior to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. In addition, it wasn’t due to humvee charges. The main argument against the BCT structure was that a BCT commander cannot command and concentrate a sufficient amount of firepower and maneuver units to break through an enemy’s defensive line and exploit the breakthrough while accounting for enemy EW and cyber capabilities. The reform program is now called Army of 2030, and this shift was noted back in 2021.

Also US Army and Marine combat units in the mid to later stages of GWOT used MRAP’s, not Humvees.
 
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From various reports I've gathered, it seems like Ukrainians have managed to advance a few villages in largely thanks to bad weather, which impedes air support. Depending on how bad the weather is, the cloud cover can even get in the way of drone footage. Russian counter-offensive by the 127th motor rifle division is underway, some report that they've forced Ukrainians out of Makirovka, but the jury is still out.

What has to be commended, is Ukrainian will to keep pushing despite heavy fire and casualties (and perhaps questionable strategy). Fighting through low ground and seizing territory, while pushing uphill to fight for tactically important heights in the region.
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actually what has been unfolding so far is exactly what things should look like if a defensive battle is going according to plan. there is an effective use of artillery/air power by the russians in the covering stage, which is in fact also emphasized in NATO's doctrine on defense. ukarine is making "progress" yes, but that progress being dictated by the russians, and they are being shaped as they move towards the main defensive lines. once ukraine gets there, they better hope they have enough breaching equipment left to deal with the obstacles, and they better hope that when they bring forward their artillery for support, that those won't get picked off by russian air, and lastly should they be lucky enough to penetrate the main defensive line, that they have enough armor left to exploit the gap. none of those seem to be a certainty at this point.
 
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Ukrainian units that attacked in their offensive 6/4-6/11th so far:

1st tank
1st Brigade
72nd brigade
56th brigade
57th brigade
24th brigade
3rd brigade
110th brigade
59th brigade
79th brigade
23rd brigade
31st brigade
37th Brigade

Armored units with NATO training & equipment, not used yet:

116th Brigade
47th Brigade
33rd Brigade
21st Brigade
32nd Brigade
118th Brigade
117th Brigade
82th Brigade

From open sources and the leak (others can chime in for correction). Basically they have 8 NATO armored brigades left that haven't been used yet but have sustained heavy losses with the other brigades.

Ukraine's strategic reserve of 12 NATO equipped armored brigades have approx. 1500 AFVs (tanks + IFV) more or less. They have expended approx. 10-20% of the vehicles (knocked out, destroyed or captured) to little effect so far. If they lose 2% a day this offensive could go on for max. 4-6 weeks.
 
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Burning of Ukrainian vehicles near Soledar.

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Ukrainian ammo depot destroyed by artillery men of the 98th Guards (VDD98) in Svatovo Kremennaya.

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Ukrainian Humvee trips a mine. And another.

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Turret of a Polish Krab that was blown away found in a road near Chasov Yar.

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A Ka-52 evaded and jammed 18 MANPADS against it, showing the abilities of it's newly improved defense systems. Perhaps this is another reason why they are so bold lately, such as attacks on the supply routes to Bakhmut.

 
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Ukrainian units that attacked in their offensive 6/4-6/11th so far:

1st tank
1st Brigade
72nd brigade
56th brigade
57th brigade
24th brigade
3rd brigade
110th brigade
59th brigade
79th brigade
23rd brigade
31st brigade
37th Brigade

Armored units with NATO training & equipment, not used yet:

116th Brigade
47th Brigade
33rd Brigade
21st Brigade
32nd Brigade
118th Brigade
117th Brigade
82th Brigade

From open sources and the leak (others can chime in for correction). Basically they have 8 NATO armored brigades left that haven't been used yet but have sustained heavy losses with the other brigades.

Ukraine's strategic reserve of 12 NATO equipped armored brigades have approx. 1500 AFVs (tanks + IFV) more or less. They have expended approx. 10-20% of the vehicles (knocked out, destroyed or captured) to little effect so far. If they lose 2% a day this offensive could go on for max. 4-6 weeks.
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I'm pretty sure that list is inaccurate, for one 47th Mechanized Brigade has been in the fight for some time now, the Leo 2 and Bradley captured on film to be lost mostly belong to them. Rumour on pro-Russian telegram is saying 47th has already been made combat ineffective and in the process of with drawing.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1668174635374899202
At the most active area of the front AFU already have 5 mechanized brigades in the fight.
 
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Temstar said:
I'm pretty sure that list is inaccurate, for one 47th Mechanized Brigade has been in the fight for some time now, the Leo 2 and Bradley captured on film to be lost mostly belong to them. Rumour on pro-Russian telegram is saying 47th has already been made combat ineffective and in the process of with drawing.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1668174635374899202
At the most active area of the front AFU already have 5 mechanized brigades in the fight.
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That's a significant commitment.

At this point, a commitment of RuAF reserves is probably justified, but it's only been 2 weeks or so. There is plenty of ground to give, a good opportunity will likely present itself at some point.
 
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