The War in Ukraine

[HavokFour]

Fuel rationing has begun, and the limit is already being reduced in Crimea.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1973411260487143850

 

[GR66]

I hope they have a good supply of farriers. Shoes wear out.

Apparently they won't be shoeing the horses as according to this article one of the reasons the Russians are turning to horses is due to the risk of magnetic mines...

The initiative was launched by the commander of the “Shtorm” detachment, who reportedly decided to bring back mounted troops due to the widespread presence of magnetic mines in his area of operations — a threat that “practically excludes the use of vehicles.” Difficult terrain and the absence of reliable roads were also cited as reasons for the shift.

“Horses, as is well known, are much more sensitive than humans,” the report said. “Thanks to their natural instincts, a horse, for example, will not step on a magnetic mine — as long as it is not wearing a horseshoe, since there are mines that react specifically to metal. In addition, it orients itself well and sees in the dark.”

Russia trains cavalry units for battlefield operations

The Russian military is reintroducing horseback units to the battlefield, turning to centuries-old tactics. According to Russian media reports, newly formed cavalry units riding actual horses were observed during training exercises with assault troops from the 9th Motor Rifle Brigade of the...

defence-blog.com

 

[MilEME09]

Apparently they won't be shoeing the horses as according to this article one of the reasons the Russians are turning to horses is due to the risk of magnetic mines...

Russia trains cavalry units for battlefield operations

The Russian military is reintroducing horseback units to the battlefield, turning to centuries-old tactics. According to Russian media reports, newly formed cavalry units riding actual horses were observed during training exercises with assault troops from the 9th Motor Rifle Brigade of the...

defence-blog.com

yes, mines, lets not pretend its a lack of vehicles and fuel, those horses will need several Kg of food per day. I doubt their logistics will keep up if this becomes wide scale, many people forget animal feed was actually the largest single commodity transported and consumed during WW1, eclipsing even ammunition.

 

[GR66]

For the 2nd time since the Russian full-scale invasion Ukraine has taken down a Russian helicopter with an FPV drone:

Ukrainian FPV drone shoots down Russian Mi-8 helicopter

Ukrainian forces have shot down a Russian Mi-8 transport helicopter with a kamikaze drone, marking only the second time such a strike has been successfully carried out since the start of the full-scale invasion. According to Militarnyi, the shootdown occurred on the morning of September 29...

defence-blog.com

 

[Kirkhill]

Apparently they won't be shoeing the horses as according to this article one of the reasons the Russians are turning to horses is due to the risk of magnetic mines...

Russia trains cavalry units for battlefield operations

The Russian military is reintroducing horseback units to the battlefield, turning to centuries-old tactics. According to Russian media reports, newly formed cavalry units riding actual horses were observed during training exercises with assault troops from the 9th Motor Rifle Brigade of the...

defence-blog.com

So austenitic stainless or hastelloy then?

 

[KevinB]

So austenitic stainless or hastelloy then?

The Russians sure won’t be springing for expensive alloys.

 

[HavokFour]

Practically a tomahawk.

Ukraine Officially Reveals Long-Range Neptune-D Missile With 1,000 km Reach

The RK-360L missile, a land-attack variant of the Neptune system, boasts a range of 1,000 km and increased warhead capacity for versatile targeting.

united24media.com

 

[Czech_pivo]

Practically a tomahawk.

Ukraine Officially Reveals Long-Range Neptune-D Missile With 1,000 km Reach

The RK-360L missile, a land-attack variant of the Neptune system, boasts a range of 1,000 km and increased warhead capacity for versatile targeting.

united24media.com

They’ve got lots and lots of strong engineers, maths, science majors in the Ukraine

 

[KevinB]

Practically a tomahawk.

Ukraine Officially Reveals Long-Range Neptune-D Missile With 1,000 km Reach

The RK-360L missile, a land-attack variant of the Neptune system, boasts a range of 1,000 km and increased warhead capacity for versatile targeting.

united24media.com

I mean when you spray paint over a Tomahawk…

 

[HavokFour]

Shaping up to be a very rough winter for Russia.

Russia to import gasoline from Asia as nearly 40% of refining capacity shuts down, media reports

Russia is considering importing fuel from China, South Korea, and Singapore to stabilize its domestic market, according to Kommersant.

kyivindependent.com

https://twitter.com/x/status/1973666569508233639

 

[Kirkhill]

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French troops boarded a Russian shadow fleet tanker suspected of launching the swarm attacks on Denmark and Germany.

 

[daftandbarmy]

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French troops boarded a Russian shadow fleet tanker suspected of launching the swarm attacks on Denmark and Germany.

Here's proposed solution to that issue....

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Some interesting footage of FPV drones failing against the add on armour of Russian tanks

 

[KTown Cowboy]

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French troops boarded a Russian shadow fleet tanker suspected of launching the swarm attacks on Denmark and Germany.

I just hope one of the French told them "I am the captain now".

 

[KevinB]

Some interesting footage of FPV drones failing against the add on armour of Russian tanks

The Rock, Paper, Scissors game continues.

But the failure of FPV drones against AFV's shouldn't be viewed as remarkable, generally few have payloads that can penetrate something like a tank - and often are used to kill previously abandoned tanks by going inside and then detonating.

 

[HavokFour]

The counter for this has existed for a while, and is regularly used when available. Drone dropped AT mines to knock out the recovery vehicle when it gets moving again, and sometimes accompanied by a bomber drone should any crew spot the mines early and attempt to move them out of the way by hand.

 

[KevinB]

The counter for this has existed for a while, and is regularly used when available. Drone dropped AT mines to knock out the recovery vehicle when it gets moving again, and sometimes accompanied by a bomber drone should any crew spot the mines early and attempt to move them out of the way by hand.

Or just drop that AT mine onto that vehicle. The RuAF has a number of AT hand grenades that are useful for dropping on tanks.

 

[HavokFour]

Or just drop that AT mine onto that vehicle. The RuAF has a number of AT hand grenades that are useful for dropping on tanks.

That happens too just depends on what is available in the area and the timing. Seen plenty of videos of sheds just like this one getting the thermite treatment, the cage itself becomes tinder for the pyre.