Russian invasion of Ukraine


SitRep - 17/04/24 -
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Big attack on Crimea & US aid coming?An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Dzhankoy air base was struck, destroying S-400/300 launchers and a radar. Also, the bill text for aid to Ukraine was published
 
From "The Analyst":

MASSIVE STRIKE ON RUSSIAN LOGISTICS

Ukraine launched a massive strike on Russian rear and logistics areas yesterday, along the line of contact in the Kupiansk sector. Drones and missiles in a coordinated strike designed to overwhelm and confuse, hit ammo depots and supply points, paying particular attention to supply trucks and vehicles, already in short supply due to losses.
The Russians have been using a variable attack system - striking in one place, failing, regrouping there and resupplying, then moving somewhere else on the line to attack while the previous groups repair and resupply to go again.
The Ukrainian plan to attack multiple points all at once allowed them to disrupt this ongoing rotation.
Another part of the reason for the attack was that troops moved from Kupiansk to Lyman nearly two months ago were now relocating back to Kupiansk. They too were part of the target plan for this strike during their transit.
The Ukrainians also attacked a key bridge over the river behind Russian lines.
There were already clear signs of problems behind Russian lines. Thefts of food and animals from those under occupation have shot up in the last few weeks, suggesting food shortages and low morale. Russian trucks have been hit hard over the past year and supply isn’t keeping up with demand. Shortages result, and troops take things into their own hands.
These attacks follow on from an operation late last week that involved StormShadow. Widely believed to have been a repair centre for Russian units, it’s since been revealed as the command HQ for the Russian Central Front and it was totally destroyed along with its senior officers and comms systems.
The strike along with others by drones has been possible only because strategic strikes at oil refineries have drawn away Russian air defences. These strikes will likely lure them back and Ukraine can resume its attacks on the refineries! An endless game of cat and mouse.
A good day for Ukraine!

Slava Ukraini
 
From "The Analyst":

MASSIVE AIRBASE STRIKE

Ukraine used ATACMS missiles to strike a major Russian air base last night at Dzhankoy in Kazan. The explosions were massive and ongoing, ammunition continued to fire off for hours, leaving a fast burning mess and gargantuan pal of smoke that spread for dozens of kilometres.
Helicopters, S-300/400 missiles, including 2 S-300 and 3 S-400 launchers, heavy bombs and other ammunition was held in the base. Precision targeting seems to have rendered the base unusable in the immediate future.
An aircraft factory in Tartastan is also under attack by drones and so is an airbase at Moldoyvia.

Slava Ukraini !
 
grunge said:
If you have money to donate there are public funds to supply drones etc. I can see if I can find the links if you like
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This British fella is always collecting donations he just finished one for rehabilitation 10 frontline soldiers I posted it once before
 
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Kirkstall Blue said:

SitRep - 17/04/24 -
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Big attack on Crimea & US aid coming?An overview of the daily events in Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Dzhankoy air base was struck, destroying S-400/300 launchers and a radar. Also, the bill text for aid to Ukraine was published
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It was 4 S-400 and 3 radar stations that was destroyed in the attack.

Slava Ukraini.
 
Scottyboi said:
From "The Analyst":

MASSIVE AIRBASE STRIKE

Ukraine used ATACMS missiles to strike a major Russian air base last night at Dzhankoy in Kazan. The explosions were massive and ongoing, ammunition continued to fire off for hours, leaving a fast burning mess and gargantuan pal of smoke that spread for dozens of kilometres.
Helicopters, S-300/400 missiles, including 2 S-300 and 3 S-400 launchers, heavy bombs and other ammunition was held in the base. Precision targeting seems to have rendered the base unusable in the immediate future.
An aircraft factory in Tartastan is also under attack by drones and so is an airbase at Moldoyvia.

Slava Ukraini !
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3 of the 5 ATACMS.....other 2 were seconds before.
Strange though.....they all grouped together shortly after launch.
Like the first 2 slowed down to wait for the others????

Slava Ukraini.

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From "The Analyst":

TU-160 BOMBER FACTORY BADLY DAMAGED

Ukraine managed to hit and severely damage the building that produces the Tu-160 Strategic Bomber, at Kazan. The Tu-160 was restarted in 2018 after years of zero production. So far only one has been delivered but more are coming.
The existing fleet was also being overhauled and refitted with modern avionics.
The site is also responsible for the build of the Tu-22M3 (NATO called it the Tu-26 Backfire originally, the original NATO designated Tu-22 was the Blinder). Both of these carry the missiles that have been devastating Ukrainian energy production.
There is no other facility in Russia capable of production of such aircraft. The attack seems to have gone through the roof - just a standard large hanger type of construct with no special features. It would almost certainly have fallen through and damaged a production area and likely took a new aircraft or two out with it.
The fact that Ukraine can reach these places and bring the war so deep into Russia seems to shock the locals who witnessed the daytime attack.

Slava Ukraini !
 
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