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Photoshopping out the original Telegram channel watermark, same thing happened with the destroyed S400 command post photo which was of course taken as proof that it was fake.

Gonna contend here that condemning china or the US or anyone else for imperial behavior is coming fron a place of team sports and not principled opposition to their hegemonic tactics, ambitions, or violations of sovereignty. So move on. 

I know we are are just dunking on the Russians, but sadly, the "T-34 when?" won't happen. The Russians had to buy their T-34/85s from Laos to fill out their parades. But my goodness, we are coming closer to it quicker then I think anyone dared hope for. Within the replies to Oryx's spotting of grandad's old tank there's also an excellent photoshop of a BT-5 with ERA plates. One more genius meme in a long line.
 
I feel a little ashamed towards our Ukrainian boardmembers to admit it, but I am kinda enjoying this war.
In my defence, it's smart marketing by Ukraine, not merely my misery soaked war-nerd soul, that makes me feel this way. Almost from day 1, they went full into the memes as a deliberate strategy. And it worked. Because I care about the outcome of this war. Azerbaijan versus Armenia? Pff, as long as it doesn't interfere with my F1 enjoyment, I struggle to care. But you Ukrainians, you are too damn likeable and funny to be allowed to lose against the Russians.
And not that all is careful propaganda. From the brutal sunflower seed lady low key laying in to the Russian soldier to the good natured driver offering a broken down tank a tow back to Russia.... you guys are all right.

Friendly vehicles will block fire, but it is physics based and it is luck of the draw if the infantry will position themselves behind the vehicle or not

Oh dear a highly visible piece of 19th century technology!  Wait while we slowly hide our sensitive stuff under the obvious hi tech counter…the tarp.

Sorry for not being present for some time (had, and actually still have, issues in IRL).
The execution video is an LDPR fake. It's an LDPR-style execution - these morons have no idea how actual Soviet-based militaries carry out any types of executions, so they imitate their own mob-like executions.
Apart from that - due to vastly enhanced UKR anti-drone defenses, actual RU drone operators stopped flying like this in August. But here RU operator literally flying over UKR heads for some time, risking extremely valuable asset, just to watch bunch of unimportant UKR troops doing some unimportant stuff. 
Go home, Ivan, you are too drunk to make believable fakes. 
Bakhmut's situation is gradually deteriorating, but it is far from grave. It's the standard RU bragging that we're all used to hearing.
In the north, after months of battering Yakovlivka village (northeast of Soledar), RU eventually flattened it, and it appears UKR defenders abandoned it. It means the Northen pincer is now sort of free and moving. Except that it does not give RU much - without Soledar, they are still a long way from surrounding Bukhmut.
After loss at the Industrial Zone, RU decided to shift the axis of assault to Pidhorne village on the outskirts of Bukhmut (northern outskirts of Bukhmut, between Bukhmut and Soledar). Important village, but aside from several talkes, I have yet to come across credible information, implying that things are not going well for RU there.
The Southern pincer is the most alarming. There are no significant UKR defenses there, so RU is gradually grinding toward Ivanivka. They're probing Klishiivka, the last settlement before Ivanivka. That's bad, but the first part of the Battle of the Bulge was also bad. Essentially, we are waiting a UKR counter-attack aimed at destroying the Southern pincer. Question is how far UKR will let RU penetrate. 
Bukhmut itself is not in grave danger, and there is no threat of it collapsing (yet). Fighting is taking place at the outer defenses, and it is not yet dangerous.

Well I also think like you. The handle at the back of the vest and the "shoulder loops" also make me think of it.

Just because I'm too interested in personal gear: Almost 100% the Paul Boye vest, considering we know France has donated armor and I can't think of a country who has used the CIRAS or RMV in substantial numbers in the past 15 years

Had the same problem in the campaign, confirmed in QB that all British infantry platoon leaders are denied calling any artillery support, including their own 51mm mortar. Attached is a QB save file.
Brit can't call arty.bts

It hasn't really been noticeable in my playthrough- pretty much every unit, down to Warrior IFVs, is able to call for fire with only a minute or two longer delay than platoon leaders, and you generally have attached FOs as well.
Hey, at least you knew the reference! 🙂

Although I didn't download your save (given your username and that it's your first post 😉 ), I can confirm what you say. 
It's just infantry platoon HQs who have the problem so it seems, their rifle squads can call in fire. Also other teams can call in.