burningbecksUnverhofft kommt oft...
« During field combat and along tree lines, the AFU’s infantry shortages are largely offset by their advantage in drone warfare; however, this advantage diminishes in urban settings. »
Man kennt diese Dokus aus dem 2. Weltkrieg: Schweinfurt wird bombardiert, weil Kugellager so unglaublich wichtig sind.
Im April 2022 zog sich SKF aus Russland zurück, ein Jahr später merkten die Eisenbahner wohl, dass sie ihre Flotte nicht mehr am laufen halten können. Seit Q4/23 "kritische Situation".
Die russische Armee ist bekanntermaßen schwer eisenbahnabhängig und benutzt nicht einmal Paletten & Stapler.
DAS wird spannend.
https://www.newsweek.com/russian-railway-collapse-sanctions-ukraine-war-1935049 via https://social.tchncs.de/@doener/112915326217755758
« There are four memories Shaman says he’ll always treasure: “My first sporting achievement. The first time I had sex. The liberation of the Kyiv region.” And the time he and his unit staged their first cross-border attack into Russia itself. “It definitely belongs on that list.” »
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-the-fearless-ukraine-soldiers-front-lines/
An elite squad of Ukrainian fighters has been battling Russian occupation on the front lines. This is the story of their war
The Globe’s Mark MacKinnon followed a Ukrainian special forces team to cover their struggle to defend their country and how they’ve been pushed to the limits – and beyond – over the 27-plus months since Russia’s invasion
"Although it was widely assumed to be a diversionary maneuver aimed at increasing pressure on the Donetsk axis, the frontline has remained stationary both near the town of Chasiv Yar (for more than a week) and near the village of Ocheretyne (from May 9). This raises the question of whether these attacks are diverting not only Ukrainian but also Russian forces."
» „der Westen“ fängt gerade erst an, sich warmzulaufen. «
https://steadyhq.com/de/u-m/posts/c8797a9c-dbcb-4fd2-b55f-dd9dae11297b
"Wurden Sie durch die Überschrift angelockt? Weil Sie eine diffuse Angst haben und sich Antworten erhoffen? Weil selbst das gewisse Unglück besser erscheint als die Ungewissheit?
Oder gehören Sie gar zu denjenigen, die glauben, den militärischen Durchblick zu haben? (Sie haben ihn nicht, versprochen.)
Das trifft sich gut. Genau mit Ihnen wollte ich reden."
https://steadyhq.com/de/u-m/posts/46d2ffda-d5a2-460d-953c-5572573637a2
"Details such as the angles, pitch, and tension required for the new tracks were sought and our archive was able to provide them [Cook] with old manuals and blueprints."
Ein paar Hintergrundinfos zu #Taurus - für Laien. #BlyatsKrieg
https://steadyhq.com/de/u-m/posts/f8c10be9-2541-476e-8c08-3903a563ebf0
*seufz*
"When comparing the defense budgets of Russia and Ukraine, it is worth noting that Russia will allocate approximately $100 billion for defense this year. ... Considering that Ukraine mainly receives European and US aid, the costs of equipment and ammunition are considerably higher ... Therefore, in our opinion, significant territorial gains should not be expected this year."
