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Ukraine - Russia Invasion conflict
 
 
 
 

In a video released by the Ukrainian armed forces and shared on X( Twitter) on February 21, 2024, Ukrainian soldiers are seen employing the UR-77 Mine-clearing armored vehicle to target Russian positions. Known for its specialized mine-clearing capabilities, the UR-77 Meteorit system utilizes a potent Fuel-Air Explosive (FAE) charge designed for clearing minefields, which in this instance, has been repurposed for offensive operations against enemy fortifications.

According to Praise The Steph on February 19, 2024, the Ukrainian 47th Separate Artillery Brigade has recently introduced the new 2S22 Bohdana 4.0 into active service. This updated version of the 2S22 Bohdana is mounted on a Czech Tatra 158 Phoenix 8x8 chassis and features a semi-automatic loader. Currently, the Ukrainian army possesses four variants of the Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer (1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0).

A video published on February 20, 2024, by the "Ukrainian Front" on their social media account has revealed the deployment of ex-Belgian Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicles (AIFVs) within the Ukrainian armed forces. This revelation points to a new facet of military support that Ukraine is receiving amidst its ongoing conflict, though not through official government channels.

On February 19, 2024, Russian forces announced and showcased for the first time the destruction of an MQM-185B jet-powered British drone, believed to be the Banshee or a similar model, through images shared on their social media platforms. This incident occurred near Novoazovsk, a strategically significant location near the border between the Donetsk region and Russia.

On February 13, 2024, the Russian company Omsktransmash, a division of UralVagonZavod, announced on Russian media the delivery of another batch of T-80BVM Model 2023 tanks to Russian units stationed in Ukraine. These vehicles are speculated to be intended for deployment in the Lyman direction near the Kremensky forest, possibly to support infantry operations against Ukrainian positions, akin to previous deliveries.

In an operation near the border with Russia, the "Geese-9" special forces group of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence destroyed a Russian Kasta-2E2 (39N6E) radar station, a key piece of equipment for airspace surveillance. The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) highlighted that "due to fire damage, the Kasta-2E2 radar was rendered inoperative, resulting in losses for the radar service."

According to the latest assessments from Norwegian military intelligence, the balance in the conflict in Ukraine appears to be shifting in favor of Russia. The annual report "Focus 2024" from E-tjenesten, released on February 12, 2024, indicates that Russia is strengthening its military power with a war economy and significant investments in its arms industry.

On February 12, 2024, a video shared on Russian media details updates to the T-62M and T-62MV Model 2020 tanks, which are in use by Russia's Buryat 5th Separate Guards Tank Brigade, part of the 36th Combined Arms Army active in the Donetsk Oblast sector of southern Ukraine. It's also possible that these tanks could be linked to the 39th Separate Motorised Rifle Brigade, following the abandonment of a T-62M near Novomykhailivka, Donetsk Oblast.

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine enters its third year, reports confirm the deployment of Cold War-era tanks by the Russian army in direct assaults against Ukrainian positions. This resurgence of outdated military equipment raises questions about the evolving dynamics of modern warfare and the strategies employed by both sides in the ongoing conflict.

On February 6, 2024, the Telegram channel Spy Dossier disclosed an incident involving the Russian Airborne Forces in the occupied Ukrainian region of Luhansk. A 50P6E launcher, part of the S-350E Vityaz air defense system, was damaged during night operations. According to available information, the Russian forces, ironically, became victims of a mine from defenses presumably laid by themselves.

On February 9, 2024, the Russian Ministry of Defense revealed through a video on its VK social network account the deployment of an upgraded version of the T-90M tank in Ukraine, showcasing significant enhancements in its defense mechanisms. The latest model of the T-90M has been outfitted with a new generation of Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA), aimed at bolstering its resilience on the modern battlefield.

The Ukrainian military has recently received two Leleka-100 unmanned reconnaissance systems (leleka means ‘’stork’), courtesy of the Poroshenko Foundation Militarnyi reports. This announcement was made by People's Deputy of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, through his social media channels. These state-of-the-art UAVs have been allocated to the 3rd separate regiment of the SSO, bearing the name of Svyatoslav the Brave, and the 141st separate rifle brigade.

During the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting on January 23rd in the Ramstein format, the Netherlands officially joined the IT coalition, a development reported by Ukraine's Defense Ministry on January 27th and confirmed by Maria Tril in Euromaidan. Led by Estonia and Luxembourg, this coalition is dedicated to supporting Ukraine's Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces in the fields of IT, communications, and cybersecurity. The Netherlands has demonstrated its commitment by contributing a substantial 10 million euros, equivalent to over $10 million in funding.

Due to a lack of funding, the United States cannot repair the weapons supplied to Ukrainian forces. Laurent Lagneau reports in Opex360. The United States has exhausted the available funds that previously allowed them to provide military assistance to Ukraine. An allocation of 61 billion dollars is on the table, but its release has not yet been approved by Congress, where Republicans and Democrats have no intention of giving each other any favors, especially in an election year. This week, the White House has urged senators to reach an agreement.

As reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense on January 22, 2024, servicemen from the Russian 1st Guards Tank Army have begun using their BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) to support infantry units in the Kupyansk direction, utilizing both indirect and direct fire positions. This shift towards employing indirect fire tactics by Russian BMP-3 crews can be attributed to vulnerabilities exploited by Ukrainian forces during close assault operations near their positions.

In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Russia has faced significant losses of its rocket launcher systems, prompting the development of new artillery solutions to bolster its military capabilities. The new development includes rocket launchers based on the MTLB tracked chassis and Ural-4320 trucks, which are being armed with RBU-6000 213 mm caliber Soviet anti-submarine rocket launchers, originally designed for naval warfare. Some videos published on social networks also show the RBU-6000 naval rocket launcher system mounted on the chassis of a Russian T-80 tank.

In August 2023, a Ukrainian intelligence unit undertook a perilous mission, traveling over 600 kilometers on foot across Russian territory. Their goal was to neutralize a threat posed by the Russian Tu-22M3 bombers located at the Soltsy airfield in the Novgorod region. But how did they manage to achieve such a feat so far from the combat zones?

According to Russian sources on January 24, 2024, the Russian company Tula NPO "Splav" may have supplied a batch of Uragan-1M bi-caliber multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) to Russian troops stationed in Ukraine. But is there evidence to suggest that Russia is deploying this new MLRS in Ukraine?

As reported by OSINTtechnical on January 21, 2024, a DJI Agras T30 agricultural drone in Ukrainian service has been modified to be equipped with a PKM 7.62x54mmR machine gun and a Bullspike-AT grenade launcher. This conversion of an agricultural drone into an armed platform capable of performing military tasks showcases the technical skills of Ukrainian engineers in adapting technology for defense purposes.

On January 20, 2024, the Ukrainian armed forces shared a video on their social media platforms, revealing a successful operation to neutralize a Russian TOR-M1 air defense system. This operation was carried out near the Russo-Ukrainian border by soldiers from the 15th Separate Artillery Reconnaissance Brigade, utilizing Polish-made Warmate loitering munitions.

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