Ukraine - Russia Conflict
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The Abrams announcement will come end of week. Just like Bradley announcement 50 Abrams will likely be the first batch. I think Abrams and Challengers should stay in Kyiv Oblast/Northwestern region incase Russians in Belarus try something funny and It will keep Abram and Challey logistics close.
As for Leopard 2's I was surprised zee Krauts are sending A6 variants and it looks like vast majority of Leopards will be A6 with A5's sprinkled in from other nations and when combined we're talking about 120-130 Leo's. Add Czech upgraded T-72's and very likely (Poland source) more T-72PT-91's we're now talking about almost 300 tanks that will be sent to the eastern/southeastern front if you don't include Abrams and Challengers.
That is one helluva offensive punch when paired with Bradleys, CV-90's and Marders with Strykers and M113's bringing up the rear with modern arty backing them up in combined arms mechanize formations. Ukraine will own the night with these new toys.
Ukraine Is Getting A Small Number Of Leopard 2A6 Tanks With Uniquely Powerful Guns
The longer the barrel in a tank or artillery gun, the more pressure the gun can build up before it ejects its shell. The greater the pressure, the greater the shell’s peak velocity—and the greater its range and penetrative power.
www.forbes.com
Germany will provide 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks from Bundeswehr stocks.
Bundesregierung kündigt Lieferung von Leopard-2-Panzern an die Ukraine an
Der Sprecher der Bundesregierung, Steffen Hebestreit, teilt mit:
www.bundesregierung.de
25th January Briefing, Russian Ministry of defence:
In Kupyansk direction, Assault, Army Aviation, and artillery of the Western group of forces have neutralised the units from 14th and 92nd mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) near Masyutovka, Kupyansk, Gryanikovka (Kharkov region), and Novosyolovskoye (Lugansk People's Republic).
The action of seven AFU sabotage and reconnaissance groups has been prevented near Olshana, Berestovoye (Kharkov region), and Novosyolovskoye (Lugansk People's Republic).
Over 90 Ukrainian personnel, three armoured personnel carriers, one motor vehicle, and two German-manufactured Panzerhabitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers have been eliminated.
In Krasny Liman direction, Army Aviation and artillery of the Central group of forces have neutralised the concentrations of manpower and hardware from 95th Airborne Assault Brigade of the AFU, and 125th Territorial Defence Brigade near Stelmakhovka (Lugansk People's Republic), Serebryanka, and Yampolovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Over 20 Ukrainian personnel, two armoured fighting vehicles, as well as four self-propelled howitzers (German-manufactured Panzerhaubitze 2000, Polish-manufactured Krab, as well as Msta-S and Gvozdika) have been eliminated.
In Donetsk direction, units from the Southern group of forces continued their successful offensive operations, and neutralised the enemy near Zaliznyanskoye, Dubovo-Vasilevka, Seversk, and Pobeda (Donetsk People's Republic).
Two AFU ordnance depots have been destroyed near Razliv and Konstantinovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy has lost up to 60 Ukrainian personnel, one armoured personnel carrier, two pickups, and one Msta-B howitzer.
In Zaporozhye direction, the Eastern group of forces has taken more advantageous lines and positions within their offensive operations.
Over 60 Ukrainian personnel, three tanks, two armoured fighting vehicles, one motor vehicle, and one D-20 howitzer have been eliminated.
In Kherson direction, the enemy's attempt to cross the Dnepr River for disembarking sabotage and reconnaissance groups to the left bank has been prevented by artillery near Dnepryany (Kherson region).
Aviation and artillery have neutralised up to one company tactical group of the enemy reserve forces on the right bank of the Dnepr near Nikolayevka (Kherson region).
Up to 30 Ukrainian personnel, three boats, and two infantry fighting vehicles have been eliminated.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised 79 AFU artillery units at their firing positions, manpower and hardware in 124 areas.
Fighter Aviation of Russian Aerospace Forces have shot down one Su-27 airplane of Ukrainian Air Force near Slavyansk (Donetsk People's Republic).
Russian air defence facilities have shot down one Mi-8 helicopter of Ukrainian Air Force near Novodarovka (Zaporozhye region).
Four Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have been destroyed near Spornoye, Berestovoye, Blagoveshchenka, Kirillovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Four rocket-propelled projectiles, launched by HIMARS multiple-launch rocket system, have been intercepted near Pologi and Tarasovka (Zaporozhye region).
Source: https://eng.mil.ru/en/special_operat...2452517@egNews
In Kupyansk direction, Assault, Army Aviation, and artillery of the Western group of forces have neutralised the units from 14th and 92nd mechanised brigades of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) near Masyutovka, Kupyansk, Gryanikovka (Kharkov region), and Novosyolovskoye (Lugansk People's Republic).
The action of seven AFU sabotage and reconnaissance groups has been prevented near Olshana, Berestovoye (Kharkov region), and Novosyolovskoye (Lugansk People's Republic).
Over 90 Ukrainian personnel, three armoured personnel carriers, one motor vehicle, and two German-manufactured Panzerhabitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers have been eliminated.
In Krasny Liman direction, Army Aviation and artillery of the Central group of forces have neutralised the concentrations of manpower and hardware from 95th Airborne Assault Brigade of the AFU, and 125th Territorial Defence Brigade near Stelmakhovka (Lugansk People's Republic), Serebryanka, and Yampolovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Over 20 Ukrainian personnel, two armoured fighting vehicles, as well as four self-propelled howitzers (German-manufactured Panzerhaubitze 2000, Polish-manufactured Krab, as well as Msta-S and Gvozdika) have been eliminated.
In Donetsk direction, units from the Southern group of forces continued their successful offensive operations, and neutralised the enemy near Zaliznyanskoye, Dubovo-Vasilevka, Seversk, and Pobeda (Donetsk People's Republic).
Two AFU ordnance depots have been destroyed near Razliv and Konstantinovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
The enemy has lost up to 60 Ukrainian personnel, one armoured personnel carrier, two pickups, and one Msta-B howitzer.
In Zaporozhye direction, the Eastern group of forces has taken more advantageous lines and positions within their offensive operations.
Over 60 Ukrainian personnel, three tanks, two armoured fighting vehicles, one motor vehicle, and one D-20 howitzer have been eliminated.
In Kherson direction, the enemy's attempt to cross the Dnepr River for disembarking sabotage and reconnaissance groups to the left bank has been prevented by artillery near Dnepryany (Kherson region).
Aviation and artillery have neutralised up to one company tactical group of the enemy reserve forces on the right bank of the Dnepr near Nikolayevka (Kherson region).
Up to 30 Ukrainian personnel, three boats, and two infantry fighting vehicles have been eliminated.
Operational-Tactical Aviation, Missile Troops and Artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have neutralised 79 AFU artillery units at their firing positions, manpower and hardware in 124 areas.
Fighter Aviation of Russian Aerospace Forces have shot down one Su-27 airplane of Ukrainian Air Force near Slavyansk (Donetsk People's Republic).
Russian air defence facilities have shot down one Mi-8 helicopter of Ukrainian Air Force near Novodarovka (Zaporozhye region).
Four Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles have been destroyed near Spornoye, Berestovoye, Blagoveshchenka, Kirillovka (Donetsk People's Republic).
Four rocket-propelled projectiles, launched by HIMARS multiple-launch rocket system, have been intercepted near Pologi and Tarasovka (Zaporozhye region).
Source: https://eng.mil.ru/en/special_operat...2452517@egNews
I think some airstrikes will be conducted if it is true.
In Moscow, the strengthening of air defense began, it is not known what this is connected with, but the Pantsir-S1 air defense missile system was installed on the roof of one of the buildings. Perhaps this was done to protect against drones, since it is difficult for anti-aircraft systems to fix them in urban areas.
The artillery crew of the Russian 152 mm D-20 howitzers spoke about their combat work in Ukraine. Howitzer firing range exceeds 17 kilometers
The electronic warfare station of the Ukrainian army came under attack from the Russian Lancet kamikaze drone.
A soldier of PMC "Wagner" spoke about the tactics of taking settlements in Ukraine. During the interview, there was a Ukrainian mine strike nearby, despite this he calmly spoke about the situation in Soledar.
For the first time, a grenade dropped from a drone was shot down in Ukraine. Ammunition dropped from a Ukrainian drone was able to shoot down a Russian serviceman from small arms.
The artillery crew of the Russian 152 mm D-20 howitzers spoke about their combat work in Ukraine. Howitzer firing range exceeds 17 kilometers
The electronic warfare station of the Ukrainian army came under attack from the Russian Lancet kamikaze drone.
A soldier of PMC "Wagner" spoke about the tactics of taking settlements in Ukraine. During the interview, there was a Ukrainian mine strike nearby, despite this he calmly spoke about the situation in Soledar.
For the first time, a grenade dropped from a drone was shot down in Ukraine. Ammunition dropped from a Ukrainian drone was able to shoot down a Russian serviceman from small arms.
The Leopard 2 gun is not more powerfull than those of Abrams or Leclerc. They all used the same NATO shell.Ukraine Is Getting A Small Number Of Leopard 2A6 Tanks With Uniquely Powerful Guns
The longer the barrel in a tank or artillery gun, the more pressure the gun can build up before it ejects its shell. The greater the pressure, the greater the shell’s peak velocity—and the greater its range and penetrative power.
Germany will provide 14 Leopard 2A6 tanks from Bundeswehr stocks.
Bundesregierung kündigt Lieferung von Leopard-2-Panzern an die Ukraine an
Der Sprecher der Bundesregierung, Steffen Hebestreit, teilt mit:
But the Leopard and Challenger II barrels are longer, L55s vs L52 for Leclerc and L44 for Abrams and L48 for most T-XXs.
