Taranis

There is also a M109 in the background !

"Ukrainian soldiers near the town of Chasiv Yar, not far from the frontline in Donetsk Oblast, on April 22. STRINGER / REUTERS" *T-72

seems coming from 3rd Assault Brigade 'Azov'

I am not surprised by the Chinese ambassador's remarks. The Chinese always see things in their interest. Not recognizing Ukraine, which has "secession" from the USSR and Russia, is to make an undertone with Taiwan, which has separated from China... Regarding your concerns, whatever happens you are the only masters on board to choose when there will be a ceasefire. Even if France ceased its support, many other Western countries will still be there. You are determined and within your rights! "Russian warship, go f*ck yourself" ! PS: the journalist still puts it in his face

Interesting article about the possible composition of reserve and assaults units for the next UKR offensive : estimated (100 000 men) https://militaryland.net/news/ukrainian-units-ready-for-the-offensive/

Yes, I also noted that he precised Marine units. Interesting !

Where do you still find readable leaks ?

It is also a common term in French Army particularly at low level units (platoons, company etc). It seems its origin came from a reduction of "passenger".

"Ukrainian soldiers on the front prepare mortar fire, near Bakhmut, in Donetsk Oblast, March 27, 2023. LIBKOS / AP"

Sorry for such a late response. I don't really know the confidentiality of certain information so I will remain vague but the French doctrine for use provided for use in "war" of maintenance teams for a rate of 180 shells per day per gun for a few months (I remain deliberately vague on the months). So it seems reasonable with the French job. Barrel life would be around 2500 rounds

"Ukrainian soldiers on their way to Bakhmut, in eastern Ukraine, March 22, 2023. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP" * BMP-1

"Column of Ukrainian tanks towards Bakhmut, in southeastern Ukraine, on March 20, 2023. ARIS MESSINIS / AFP" * Ukrainian T-64BV

15-30/01/23, for History

"A Ukrainian soldier fires a mortar towards Russian positions in Bakhmout, February 15, 2023. YASUYOSHI CHIBA / AFP" * This is a Mo-120-RTF1 (French 120mm Mortar)

https://t.me/war_monitor/5572

"Ukrainian servicemen take part in a joint military training of the Armed Forces, National Guards, Border Guards and Security Service of Ukraine in the Rivne region near the border with Belarus on February 11, 2023. DIMITAR DILKOFF / AFP"

Moldovan President worries about possible Russian coup Source : Le Monde

France asks its nationals to leave Belarus “without delay” Source : Le Monde

"The 43rd heavy artillery brigade of the Ukrainian army fires a German Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzer, near Bakhmout, in the Donetsk region, on February 5, 2023. MARKO DJURICA / REUTERS"

"Ukrainian soldiers during an exercise on the border with Belarus, February 3, 2023. VIACHESLAV RATYNSKYI / REUTERS" *T-64BV

"Ukrainian soldiers fire a Pion artillery system at Russian positions near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Friday, December 16, 2022. LIBKOS / AP"

France to supply 12 Caesar guns to Ukraine Source : Le Monde

Sorry, guys I have very big family and personal problems right now and I'm a little less connected to the news (even if I continue to follow the forum and the events). I risk being less present and responsive and I apologize for that. At present, the television news is omnibilized on the big strikes which take place (reform of the pensions). Very little information on the tanks therefore goes back. The delivery of tanks is still currently a hypothesis and subject to debate by the Senate. The objective of the delivery would be mainly symbolic in order to push our German friends to deliver their tanks (as the AMX-10RC raised the question)