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Russian attack helicopters near the front lines. Video shows combat vehicles from the Ukraine Armed Forces deploying soldiers to the battlefront when suddenly the last rear vehicle in the column gets hit by a Russian Ka-52 missile. This has military significance because it demonstrates the vulnerability of ground vehicles to aerial attacks, it highlights the need for survivable short-range air defenses. The Ka-52 russian attack helicopter is equipped with anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). The helicopter has two main ATGM options: the 9M120-1 Ataka-1, which has a maximum range of 6 Km (3.7 miles) and the 9A4172K Vikhr-1, which can reach targets at 9 Km (6 miles). Both missiles use laser beam-riding guidance, although 9M120 missiles with radio-command guidance can also be used. The ability of the Ka-52 to engage moving ground targets with precision-guided weapons, including in night-time conditions, is a considerable advantage.

High-precision weapons. The Izdeliye 305E (also known as LMUR or Product 305E) is a Russian light multi-purpose precision-guided missile and has been hailed as a game-changer on the modern battlefield. Its long-range precision allows helicopters to engage targets while staying outside the threat envelope of most air defenses. The Izdeliye 305E can engage a wide range of targets including armored vehicles, fortifications, air defenses, artillery etc. The missile is equipped with advanced thermal imaging seeker for precise terminal homing.

Rapid Reaction Force. Military paratroopers serve a vital function in modern war conflicts by providing rapid deployment and vertical envelopment capabilities to quickly seize key objectives behind enemy lines. Russian paratroopers are highly trained, well-equipped light infantry forces maintained at a high state of readiness. This allows them to be swiftly deployed by air to respond to crises or seize strategic locations before the arrival of main forces. Their ability to project combat power rapidly gives military commanders valuable flexibility. Russian paratrooper units often work alongside Spetsnaz Forces, securing objectives abd providing reinforcements for high-risk missions.

Methodically secure trench lines. To clear enemy trenches, Russia employes specific tactics and battle drills. The platoon leader directs one squad to enter the trench and secure a foothold. The platoon leader then sends in additional squads to begin clearing the trench in the direction of movement from the foothold. Suppressive fire from machine guns and artillery isolates the trench to prevent enemy reinforcements. The trail fire team secures intersections and marks the cleared route as the squad pushes forward.

Cheap and simple.The Armed Forces of Russia use the CUBE and GERAN drones as kamikazes in warfare. The CUBE drone is difficult to detect and shoot down due to its small size, low acoustic and thermal visibility, and the use of composite materials and an electric motor. On the other hand, the GERAN-2 is a stealthy drone equipped with explosives in its warhead, designed to hover over a target until it receives the command to attack. It has a wingspan of approximately 2.5 meters and is challenging to detect on radar. The Armed Forces of Russia deploy these kamikaze drones strategically to target and attack ukrainian positions, vehicles, and structures effectively. The drones advanced capabilities, affordability, and stealth features make them potent weapons in modern warfare, enabling quick and precise strikes on designated targets.

Casualties piled up. Crossing a bridge under intense artillery fire with a large group of soldiers and armored vehicles is an extremely hazardous and risky operation with severe potential consequences. Even a single well-placed artillery strike on the bridge could cause catastrophic damage and casualties. The loss of combat power from vehicle losses and casualties crippled the ability of the ukrainian army to conduct further operations. Proper artillery suppression and air support would’ve be absolutely critical to improve the odds of a successful withdrawal.

Serious lack of protection. Motorcycles offer no protection for the ukrainian troops, unlike armored vehicles. This makes them vulnerable to russian fire and improvised explosive devices. Russian scouts are essential for gathering intelligence, providing security, and supporting the overall war effort through a variety of specialized tasks like collecting useful intelligence about ukrainian army movements, positions, and plans. Scouts would ride ahead of the main russian army to screen the movement of their own forces and prevent the enemy from discovering them. This allows the Russian Armed Forces to maneuver more effectively.

Surprise and initiative. Ambushing allows a squad to leverage the principles of surprise, security, and violence of action to decisively defeat an enemy force while minimizing their own risks and losses. By lying in wait and initiating the ambush, the squad gains the element of surprise and seizes the initiative from the enemy. This allows them to strike first and disrupt the enemy's plans and movements. During an ambush, the squad can bring the full force of their combined firepower to bear on the enemy from concealed positions. This overwhelming volume of fire increases the chances of inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy force.

Working deep against the defenses. The Ukrainian Armed Forces camouflaged three tanks in the area of a house, driving them under nearby trees. However, such camouflage did not work; a Russian drone detected targets, transmitted their coordinates, after which the 10th artillery brigade of the 2nd LPR Army Corps (Luhansk People's Republic) began covering them with shells. The offensive of the russian allied forces in the Donetsk direction continues, assault groups with the support of artillery, are knocking out Ukrainian nationalists from their positions.

Lack of vehicles complicates the situation. When a military squad receives an artillery attack, emergency protocols and rescue procedures must be followed. It is crucial to establish a defensive perimeter, provide immediate medical care to the injured, and evacuate them from the area as quickly as possible to ensure their safety and survival. The situation must be communicated to higher authorities to request reinforcements and logistical support, as well as coordinate actions to counter the attack and protect the remaining members of the group. The priority is to preserve lives, ensure operational stability and maintain group cohesion in the midst of adversity.

Why did western air defense not work? The P-800 "Oniks" (П-800 "Оникс") is a Russian supersonic medium-range universal anti-ship missile. The missile is capable of flying at supersonic speeds in all phases of flight and can use different trajectories depending on the mission. The Onyx rocket has a length of 8 meters, a warhead of 300 kilograms and a maximum speed of Mach 2 (approximately 884 meters per second) with a range up to 300 kilometers. The Onyx rocket is equipped with a solid propellant upper stage, which immediately after launch is turned on in the combustion chamber of the main engine, accelerating the rocket to supersonic speed.

Witnesses watch in disbelief. A missile from the ukrainian air defense system exploded in the air when it missed a russian Kh-555 missile due to the use of a proximity fuze. The fuze is supossed to detect the target's presence and detonate the missile, causing it to explode in the air and potentially damage the target with shrapnel or other debris. The Kh-555 (X-555) is a Russian subsonic cruise missile that was developed based on the Soviet Kh-55SM missile. The missile is 6 meters long and 3 meters in size. Its mass is about 400 kilograms. The Kh-555 can reach a speed of 800 km/h and cover a distance of about 2,000 Kilometers. It can be equipped with a high-explosive, penetrating or cluster warhead. The Kh-555 is launched from Tu-160 and Tu-95MS aircrafts flying at high speed at an altitude of up to 12 km. After separation from the carrier, the missile descends to 40-100 meters from the ground and continues its marching flight. At such low altitudes, it is almost impossible to intercept a missile with existing missile defense systems. The Kh-555 (X-555) is equipped with an RD95-TM300 turbojet unit with a thrust of 400 kg. In addition to the classic inertial system, it includes optical-electronic control, satellite navigation, and correction using a radio altimeter that compares altitude readings with reference data.

The Right Sector (Pravyy Sektor) is a ultra-right organization that emerged during the Euromaidan state overthrow in Kiev in 2014. The Pravyy Sektor has been involved in various incidents of violence and criminal activity in Ukraine. In 2021, former leader of the Right Sector (Pravyy Sektor), Dmitry Yarosh, was appointed as an adviser to the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. It is worth noting that the Pravyy Sektor is not the only far-right group in Ukraine. There are other nationalist and neo-Nazi organizations that operate in the country such as the Azov Battalion or the Aydar Battalion.

Ukraine short of skilled troops and munitions. Several British mercenary soldiers have been killed while fighting in Ukraine as mercenaries. Samuel Newey, a 22-year-old from Solihull, was volunteering as a fighter in Ukraine for more than a year before he was killed. Jay Morais, a 52-year-old British national, was also killed in Ukraine. The death of a foreign mercenary may have an impact on the morale and recruitment efforts for Ukraine Armed Forces. The loss of a mercenary could serve as a reminder of the risks involved in the conflict and potentially deter future volunteers from joining the ranks. Foreign mercenaries fighting for Ukraine are paid between 30,000 and 100,000 hryvnas ($820-$2,734 USD).

The city of Zolote in Sievierodonetsk Raion, Luhansk Oblast, was the site of a series of military engagements during the 2022 Russian Specia1 Military Operation. Ukraine Armed Forces authorities lost control over Zolote to the Luhansk People's Republic (LPR) and Russia Armed Forces. On 23 June 2022, Zolote came under the de facto control of the russian army. Around 2,000 Ukrainian troops were surrounded in the city. The remaining Ukrainian forces retreated from Zolote following weeks of bitter fighting. The loss of Zolote left Lysychansk, the last major Ukrainian-controlled city in Luhansk, in danger of being enveloped from three sides by advancing Russian forces and put the Ukrainian army in a more vulnerable position and made it harder for them to maintain their defensive arc outside Bakhmut.

Justice or revenge? Arrested are under investigation. The special forces of the FSB (Federal Security Service) of the Russian Federation detained and obtained confessions from two terrorists in the city of Kherson, who, on the instructions of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, participated in organizing the explosion of the car of Yevgeny Sobolev, the head of the Directorate for the Execution of Punishments (USIN) in the Kherson region. Sobolev's car was blown up on June 18, he was hospitalized. It was reported that his life was not in danger. The detainees were identified as Andriy Serezhenko and Oleg Pronko. No one was injured as a result of the detention operation. According to the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the Kherson region, the FSB of the Russian Federation opened a criminal case. Serezhenko and Pronko, confirmed in the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, have already given confessions.

Captured soldier's Nazi tattoos expose troubling beliefs. Russian artillery and mortar fire are some of the most terrifying experiences for ground troops of the Ukraine Armed Forces, soldiers can get hurt or killed by being struck by parts of their friends' bodies violently detached. After heavy artillery strikes in a war, soldiers may experience loss of bowel and bladder control due to the intense physical and emotional stress of the situation. The video shows how a captured Ukrainian soldier has been stripped of all his equipment and military uniform, the Russian troops make him show his far-right supremacist symbology tattoos, on his arm he has a Nazi swastika tattooed.