Offshoot

At first I thought it was thrown too because it arcs and seems to originate from a guy who is in the right of frame (under the watermark), but if you watch it full screen you can clearly see it is a drone that comes in from the far right of the screen. And Carolus' post above shows the drone's view.

Still, it is better than nothing, just how much better we don't know. But it clearly does show that Russia was in no way prepared, or perhaps never even expected, that Ukraine would bring the war to their territory. I wonder how prepared for this they are, assuming it isn't just psyops: Ukrainian-made missile able to hit targets 1,500 km inside Russia nearly ready - https://english.nv.ua/nation/ukraine-will-be-able-to-hit-russian-targets-located-1-500-km-away-50350864.html

As an ad hoc measure it might not be so bad. I linked to this video earlier ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHy-Rv2Lpvg&t=64s ) showing that the Ukrainians are using air burst drones to attack planes, so the tyres could well stop some of the pellets and reduce damage and risk of catastrophic effects on fuel tanks. Obviously it's not 100% protection of even the vital parts but could reduce risk until something better is developed. It must be a real pain though to take off and put back on again after every mission.

A bit of a write up on it - https://mil.in.ua/en/news/australian-eos-to-supply-160-slinger-counter-uav-systems-to-ukraine/

It looks like Ukraine are using or experimenting with air detonated cardboard drones to strike Russian airfields. They won't necessarily result in impressive explosions but can still do significant damage, though this might not be obvious from satellite images.

Further, any group now going after Putin will know/believe there is no room for compromise, so they will not be turning back at the outskirts of Moscow.

Might have something to do with sea babies - https://kyivindependent.com/southern-command-russia-disperses-ships-in-fear-of-ukrainian-strikes/

I have always assumed it is to show where the stress is in the name to aid with pronunciation. In Russian, and I assume Ukrainian, unstressed vowels often change their sound; for example, Novo would sound more like Nova when spoken.

Kadyrovites at it again: Conflict arises between Kadyrov’s military and Dagestanis in Mykhailivka, which turns into a battle. The enemy loses 20 killed and over 40 wounded - https://ukranews.com/en/news/950061-conflict-arises-between-kadyrov-s-military-and-dagestanis-in-mykhailivka-which-turns-into-a-battle Norway supplying anti-drone systems to Ukraine: Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has signed a contract through the International Fund for Ukraine for the delivery of Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (C-UAS), which will be donated to Ukraine - https://www.kongsberg.com/kda/news/news-archive/2023/international-fund-for-ukraine-orders-multiple-c-uas-air-defence-systems-from-kongsberg/

A sobering interview with members of the Da Vinci Wolves on the Kupyansk front, the recent loss of some of their more well-known fighters and victory talk by media and politicians. Very good closed captions.

Something going on at the Kerch bridge again, but the Russians are claiming two missiles shot down.

Counter-battery with cluster munitions. One grad destroyed, another damaged.

Half of Russia’s Elite Paratroopers Killed or Wounded in Ukraine – British MoD - https://www.kyivpost.com/post/20254

I had the same thought. These could come in handy when Russia has to dig really deep into their historic stockpiles.

Vlad Vexler has a recent take on this - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNmL4vhBAGA His main points are that the drone strikes: -provide a meaningful boost to Ukrainian morale by showing that Russia is at least getting a taste of their own medicine -interfere with the Kremlin narrative that the war is not getting out of control -make it harder for Putin to maintain a drawn out or frozen war, i.e. if Russia manages to freeze the war, Ukraine can intensify their strikes on Russia instead

Video on the modification and use of artillery technicals. Closed captions passable

An interesting and in-depth interview with a Ukrainian sniper on the equipment, roles and tactics of snipers in the war - https://euromaidanpress.com/2023/07/25/stopping-the-modern-hitler-snipers-hold-the-line-in-ukraines-battle-for-survival/

Everyone Wants Ukraine’s Battlefield Data - https://www.wired.com/story/ukraine-government-battlefield-data/

A cinematic portrait of some of the members of the 11th Special Brigade of the Army Aviation "Kherson" (they flew to Azovstal and Snake Island). It's light on military info but if nothing else is another demonstration of Ukraine's mastery of the info-space.

UK to send Malloy drones to Ukraine, capable of carrying equipment and even casualties

First recorded use of cluster munitions by Ukraine? Don't know if it's the same place or if the writer has Tiger tank syndrome, but:

Reporting from Ukraine covered this fight around a coal mine in a recent video

A video that goes into a little detail on the tactics used for an assault on a Russian trench system. In this case, rather than riding in on armoured vehicles, the Ukrainians dug a purpose-built and concealed position to attack from, surprising the Russians, who were reportedly well equipped. It also seems like the assaulting troops are receiving orders/directions based on what the drone can see.

A long video on the battles around Vuhledar (closed captions are tolerable). "Vuhledar Fortress: How the Black Zaporozhians [named for the coalmine] held the city for a year and destroyed the enemy"

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