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international-relations-military-conflict1 year ago•1 min saved

"UK MoD Reports Russia's Significant Losses in Ukraine War"

The UK Ministry of Defence estimates that over 355,000 Russian personnel have been killed and wounded in the Ukraine war, attributing the high casualties to Moscow's commitment to "attritional warfare." Both Russia and Ukraine keep their casualty counts secret, and the UK's figures have not been independently verified. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in action, the first time Ukraine has disclosed its losses, while Russia has provided few official casualty figures.

via Euronews|

#casualties #international-relations-military-conflict #russia

military-technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"UK's Trident Missile Test Fails Again, Raising Concerns"

The test firing of a Trident missile from a Royal Navy submarine has failed for the second time in a row, with the latest test from HMS Vanguard witnessing the missile's booster rockets failing and landing in the sea close to the launch site. The UK Ministry of Defence insists that the nuclear deterrent remains safe, secure, and effective, but the failure is highly embarrassing for both the UK and the US manufacturer of the Trident missile. The Labour Party has called for assurances over the effectiveness of the nuclear deterrent, while the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament described it as an expensive failure following a reported £500m refit.

via BBC.com|

#hms-vanguard #military-technology #nuclear-deterrent

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russia's Winter Offensive: Preparing for Attack on Ukrainian Infrastructure"

The UK Ministry of Defence has warned that Russia is likely preparing to launch missile strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure during the winter, similar to the attacks carried out last year. The Russian Federation previously used Kh-101 missiles launched from strategic aircraft to target Ukrainian infrastructure. The ministry noted that Russia has reduced spending on air-launched cruise missiles since April 2023 but has been increasing production efforts, indicating a potential stockpile for future attacks. The UK intelligence believes there is a realistic possibility of Russia targeting Ukrainian infrastructure with these weapons again.

via Yahoo News|

#infrastructure #international-relations #missile-strikes

military2 years ago•1 min saved

Russian attack helicopters gain upper hand in southern Ukraine: UK intel

Russia's use of attack helicopters, particularly the Ka-52, has given them a temporary advantage in southern Ukraine, according to a UK Ministry of Defence briefing. The Ka-52 is the most widely used attack helicopter in the Russian Air Force and has been involved in the thickest fighting in Ukraine since the conflict began in February 2022. The helicopter's longer-range missiles and forward-looking infrared camera make it a formidable weapon, but its lack of armor makes it vulnerable to shoulder-launched missiles and small-arms fire. The briefing revealed that over 20 extra Russian helicopters have been deployed to Berdyansk Airport, approximately 100km behind the front line.

via Business Insider|

#attack-helicopters #ka-52 #military