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military2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ukrainian Soldier Praises US Bradley Fighters for Night Assaults, While Russia Enhances DIY Armored Vehicles"

Ukrainian soldiers have praised US-made Bradley fighting vehicles for their effectiveness in nighttime assaults against Russian forces. The soldiers credit the strong and durable armor of the Bradleys for keeping them alive in battle, stating that they wouldn't survive the same threats in Ukraine's Soviet-era troop carriers. The thermal imaging capabilities of the Bradleys provide excellent visibility, allowing for faster target acquisition and better visibility than during the day. The vehicles have proven invaluable in navigating minefields, providing fire support, and evacuating wounded troops. Despite some losses, the US has pledged a total of 186 Bradleys to Ukraine as part of its security assistance commitment.

via Business Insider|

#bradley-fighting-vehicles #combat #military

international-conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

Russia's Military Dominance in Ukraine Showcased Through Captured Western Tanks and Hampering Drones.

Russia's Defence Ministry released video footage of what it said were German-made Leopard tanks and U.S.-made Bradley Fighting Vehicles captured by Russian forces in a fierce battle with Ukrainian troops. The vehicles were captured on the Zaporizhzhia front in southern Ukraine, according to the ministry. Ukraine said on Monday its troops had recaptured a string of villages from Russian forces along an approximately 100-km (60-mile) front in the southeast since starting its long-anticipated counteroffensive last week.

via Reuters|

#bradley-fighting-vehicles #international-conflict #leopard-tanks

military2 years ago•6 min saved

Analyzing Ukraine's Loss of Bradleys in Breaching Operation with Armor Expert.

During a breaching operation in Ukraine, a platoon of four U.S.-donated Bradleys, a Leopard-2 tank, and two demining vehicles were damaged or destroyed in a Russian minefield. A third platoon of Bradleys attempted to rescue the stranded group, but it would have violated basic doctrine for such operations. An armor expert concluded that the Ukrainians performed as well as could be expected and as close to established doctrine as possible. The Pentagon will announce a new aid package that will include an unspecified number of Bradleys and Stryker Armored Vehicles to replace those lost on the battlefield.

via The War Zone|

#armor-tactics #bradley-fighting-vehicles #breaching-operation

conflict2 years ago•4 min saved

Ukraine's Military Gains Territory Despite Loss of US-Made Armored Vehicles

Ukraine has lost 16 US-supplied Bradley fighting vehicles in recent days, representing almost 15% of the 109 that Washington has given Kyiv, according to open-source intelligence analysis. Despite this, Ukraine's military announced its forces had captured three villages from Russia in an offensive in the eastern Donetsk region. The Bradleys are among almost 3,600 pieces of military equipment Ukraine has lost in the war, according to Oryx. Meanwhile, the website says it has documented the loss of more than 10,600 pieces of Russian military equipment.

via CNN|

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military2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ukraine's Failed Tank Offensive Against Russia in Southern Ukraine"

The Ukrainian army's armored assault on Russian positions in southern Ukraine failed, resulting in the loss of at least one Leopard 2A6 tank, an IMR-2 engineering vehicle, and up to nine Bradley fighting vehicles. The assault was aimed at breaching prepared enemy fortifications, but the dense minefield and Russian helicopters or artillery interrupted their efforts. The setback could be serious if the Ukrainians can't recover and repair some of the damaged vehicles. However, the Ukrainian army's wider attempt to advance south into Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia continues.

via Forbes|

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