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world1 month ago•4 min saved

Ukraine’s Elite Drones Press In, Targeting Russian Infantry Up Close

A Ukrainian drone commander says elite pilots are striking Russian infantry at very close range, averaging 1.44 km (0.89 miles) from the front line with 12 SBS/Unmanned Systems Forces crews deployed on about 30% of the front. In December, infantry accounted for roughly 40% of successful SBS strikes involving about 12,000 Russian soldiers, with over 1,200 strike points targeted; officials say they plan to expand crews to maintain pressure and protect troops in trenches.

via Business Insider|

#drones #frontlines #infantry

conflictwarfare2 years ago•7 min saved

"Frontline Insights: Ukraine's Snipers in Four Seconds"

Ukrainian snipers play a crucial role in the ongoing conflict with Russia, operating as part of the infantry and employing rudimentary tactics in a high-tech battlefield. With the proliferation of drones and thermal sights, snipers must adapt their strategies to remain concealed. The number of snipers in Ukraine's military is unknown, but they are divided into marksmen and scout snipers. While snipers can have a significant impact on the battlefield, their actions come with risks, as their body heat and the discharge of their weapons can easily expose them. Snipers prioritize high-value targets, such as machine-gunners, officers, and enemy snipers. Killing is a calculated and intimate experience for snipers, who often wait for hours before taking a shot.

via Yahoo News|

#battlefield-tactics #conflictwarfare #infantry

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Ukraine's Advances Threaten Russian Defenses in Bakhmut

Russia is reportedly using elite paratroopers from the VDV force as regular infantry to compensate for overstretched forces in Ukraine, despite the units likely not being at full strength. The UK Ministry of Defence stated that at least five regiments of the VDV are concentrated near the frontline village of Robotyne, with the situation likely displeasing the hierarchy of the elite force. The VDV troops have likely reinforced Russia's ground forces, and this shift in their role may hinder their ability to be used for offensive operations in the future. The VDV has suffered significant losses in Ukraine since the full-scale invasion began in February 2022.

via Business Insider|

#infantry #military #overstretched-forces

military2 years ago•4 min saved

US Army Unveils New Armored Combat Vehicle Honoring Fallen Soldiers.

The US Army has unveiled the M10 Booker Combat Vehicle, a heavily armed and armored vehicle designed to support infantry brigades by suppressing and destroying fortifications, gun systems, and trench routes, and providing protection against enemy armored vehicles. The vehicle is named after two soldiers who died in combat, Staff Sgt. Stevon Booker and Robert Booker, and is part of a larger push to update how the Army travels to combat and fights when there. The M10 resembles something between a Soviet BMP-2 amphibious infantry fighting vehicle and a small Abrams tank, and will be produced at full capacity, with the Army expecting to produce three new M10s per month.

via Military.com|

#armor #army #infantry

military2 years ago•4 min saved

"Ukraine's Armor Dilemma in Confronting Russian Forces"

While Western countries are delivering main battle tanks to Ukraine's military, experts argue that Ukraine needs more armored vehicles to carry infantry into battle to counterattack Russia effectively. Ukraine's large infantry force lacks the mobility to conduct a counteroffensive without these vehicles. Ukrainian forces also lack breaching equipment to penetrate and clear the numerous trench lines and minefields that Russia has constructed, especially in southern Ukraine, which is a prime target for a Ukrainian counterattack to cut off and recapture the Crimean peninsula.

via Business Insider|

#armored-vehicles #counteroffensive #infantry

military2 years ago•4 min saved

Ukraine's Tank Troubles: Captured Russian Tanks Face Logistic Issues and Soviet-era Tanks Fall Apart.

Ukrainian troops have repurposed captured Russian T-80 tanks from the 1st Guards Tank Army, but face logistical issues as Russian tanks are designed for Russian forces and require a stream of parts from Russian factories to keep them running. While Ukraine needs tanks, ammunition and other spare parts are higher priorities. Ukraine also needs armored vehicles to carry infantry into battle, as large numbers of immobile infantry might work for a defense-in-depth strategy but not for going on the offensive. Ukraine does need Western tanks, for which a reliable supply of spare parts and ammunition will be available.

via Business Insider|

#infantry #military #russia

military3 years ago•3 min saved

The Battle of Bakhmut: Ukraine's BTR-4s Inflict Heavy Losses on Russian Forces.

Ukrainian BTR-4 wheeled fighting vehicles, operated by both the army and national guard, have been effective in the battle for Bakhmut due to their speed and firepower. However, they have also suffered heavy losses from Russian attacks, with at least 77 destroyed or captured since February 2021. The BTR-4's lack of armor protection makes it vulnerable, but it can be effective with close infantry support. Despite the losses, the surviving BTR-4s continue to fight in Bakhmut.

via Forbes|

#btr-4 #infantry #military