Russia-Ukraine War - News and Developments PART 2

[Akbar26]

The United States has confirmed that it possesses evidence that North Korean troops have arrived in Russia. This development is significant as it may suggest deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, likely in the context of the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
North Korea has been accused of supporting Russia's military efforts, potentially by providing weapons, ammunition, or even personnel. This could be in exchange for Russian assistance, including technology or resources that North Korea desires to bolster its own military capabilities. The presence of North Korean troops in Russia raises concerns about the potential escalation of the Ukraine conflict and the broader geopolitical implications of such an alliance.
U.S. officials have been monitoring the situation closely, and this confirmation highlights the increasing complexity of alliances in the region. The potential involvement of North Korean forces could also lead to heightened tensions with other countries, particularly the U.S. and its allies, who are supporting Ukraine in the conflict. The international community is likely to respond with diplomatic or economic measures, as this cooperation violates several international sanctions placed on both North Korea and Russia.

 

[Akbar26]

The United States has confirmed that it possesses evidence that North Korean troops have arrived in Russia. This development is significant as it may suggest deepening military cooperation between North Korea and Russia, likely in the context of the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
North Korea has been accused of supporting Russia's military efforts, potentially by providing weapons, ammunition, or even personnel. This could be in exchange for Russian assistance, including technology or resources that North Korea desires to bolster its own military capabilities. The presence of North Korean troops in Russia raises concerns about the potential escalation of the Ukraine conflict and the broader geopolitical implications of such an alliance.
U.S. officials have been monitoring the situation closely, and this confirmation highlights the increasing complexity of alliances in the region. The potential involvement of North Korean forces could also lead to heightened tensions with other countries, particularly the U.S. and its allies, who are supporting Ukraine in the conflict. The international community is likely to respond with diplomatic or economic measures, as this cooperation violates several international sanctions placed on both North Korea and Russia.

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North Korean troops have been deployed in Russia - US Defence Minister Some
reports say up to 12 thousand troops have been sent,
DPRK has a total of 1.28 million active military personnel

 

[Soldier35]

Footage of the attack of a Russian Ka-29 helicopter of the Black Sea Fleet on the Ukrainian naval drone MAGURA has been published. The video was filmed near Crimea, as reported, there were only 4 naval drones. The MAGURA drone is modified and armed with an R-73 aircraft missile, technical information about the drone is on the channel. Despite the fact that the drone has an R-73 missile, it cannot use it, since the missile has a dead zone of about 300 meters. If the helicopter moves away at a distance of more than 300 meters, it can be hit by a missile. The helicopter fires from all types of weapons installed on board. A 7.62 machine gun, a GShG-7.62 automatic cannon and a 23-mm GSh-23L aircraft cannon are used. The authors did not show the full video, perhaps the second part will be released later.

 

[Soldier35]

Footage of real combat work of Russian interceptor drones armed with the Taiga net launcher. The military chronicle was filmed near the village of Kleshcheyevka in the Donetsk region, now this is the largest archive of interceptor drones that has been published online. The interceptor drones are used by the anti-aircraft missile battery, the 1442nd motorized rifle regiment, the 6th motorized rifle division, and the 3rd army corps. It is reported that thanks to the use of drones with the Taiga device, it was possible to gain a tactical advantage in this area and the activity of Ukrainian drones decreased to almost zero.

It is worth noting that the Taiga device was already copied in September and is also being produced in Ukraine, it intercepted 5 drones of the Russian army. There are also American analogues, they were shown earlier. In the drone war, and this can already be called that, with the help of the Taiga net thrower, 470 Ukrainian drones worth 130 million rubles were intercepted, mainly drones manufactured by DJI, and 9 agrodrones of the Baba Yaga type were also intercepted. Currently, drones armed with nets are the most effective means of combating drones, since effective electronic warfare systems that cover all frequencies have not yet been created. Judging by the information from the network, the Taiga net thrower is manufactured by the Russian company INMATTEN, surprisingly, against the background of current prices for military products, it is quite cheap, its price is 25,000 rubles or $ 258. The weight of the Taiga device is 270/350 g, depending on the type of net.

The drone with the Taiga net turned out to be successful, thanks to the interaction of Russian developers with military personnel. Which does not happen often. The Taiga net launcher is simple, essentially it is a pyrotechnic cartridge and a net that is attached to a drone, so far only to DJI drones. The drone hovers over another drone and the pyrotechnic cartridge shoots a net with weights, the net has a diameter of 3.6 meters, thus intercepting the drone. Intercepted drones are then picked up and repaired, it is worth noting that DJI drones are quite expensive. In the video, an overview of the Taiga device and its combat use in Ukraine.

 

[HaiderAfan]

Chinese man fighting for Russian Army says he came “to serve Russia and its people, protect children, prevent NATO expansion to the east, and help Russia resist the Yankees and their minions.”

https://twitter.com/x/status/1849701708303151348

 

[Soldier35]

Evacuation of soldiers of the 15th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine from Selydove in the armored vehicle "Kozak-7"

 

[Soldier35]

Russian kamikaze drones "Geran-2" began to be used in Ukraine with direct control of operators. To communicate with the operator, a built-in 4G modem and a Ukrainian SIM card are used, and SIM cards from other countries can also be used. A drone in such equipment is capable of operating over the entire territory of Ukraine and any neighboring country where mobile communications work. The video shows the first footage of the attack of the Russian drone "Geran-2" on an electrical substation with transformers in the area of the city of Belopolye in the Sumy region of Ukraine.

 

[Soldier35]

Footage of a brief external inspection of a Ukrainian M1A1 SA Abrams tank of American manufacture, which was destroyed in the Pokrovsk direction. The tank was used by the 47th separate mechanized brigade "Magura" of the Ukrainian army. The M1A1 Abrams tank is equipped with protective grids, Soviet dynamic protection "Kontakt-1" and American BRAT protection. The tank was hit by an FPV drone, possibly an ATGM, after which the tank was abandoned by the crew. Reportedly, the tank was eventually evacuated by Russian units, but there is no footage of this. At the end, an insert is added showing the operation of the sighting system of the American M1A2 Abrams tank.

 

[Akbar26]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1850856713412297143

 

[sidkhan2]

There’s currently no verified evidence to confirm that North Korea has officially deployed troops to support Russia in Ukraine. While there have been persistent reports of potential North Korean support, including weapons shipments to Russia, NATO and other Western intelligence agencies have not provided definitive confirmation of North Korean soldiers actively fighting in Ukraine.
Any deployment of North Korean troops to Ukraine would mark a serious escalation, likely triggering significant international response and deepening North Korea’s isolation. For now, though, the involvement appears to be limited to arms supplies rather than direct troop engagement.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1850905971763089709

 

[AbdulQadir7]

“If Ukraine joins NATO, either Ukraine will cease to exist or NATO will cease to exist!”- Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov

 

[HaiderAfan]

As of now, there is no verified information from the Pentagon or other reputable sources confirming that North Korea has deployed 10,000 soldiers to support Russia in Ukraine. While there have been ongoing concerns about North Korea potentially providing military supplies or other indirect assistance to Russia, actual troop deployment would represent a major escalation and would likely lead to significant international condemnation and strategic consequences.
Any such deployment would likely be a subject of immediate and extensive coverage by global intelligence agencies and media. Currently, reports suggesting North Korean military involvement in the Ukraine conflict remain unsubstantiated, and the primary focus appears to be limited to logistical or arms support rather than direct troop engagement.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1850936308409229729

 

[HamzaWaseem]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1851166859795530152

 

[Soldier35]

Rare footage of a Russian Ka-52 helicopter intercepting a Ukrainian PD-2 drone has been published. The video was filmed in Russia's Kaluga Region. The PD-2 kamikaze drone was developed by the Ukrainian company UkrSpecSystems in 2019. The Ka-52M helicopter launched an Igla-B air-to-air missile from the Strelets onboard complex. The Igla-B missile is capable of hitting targets at a range of up to 7,500 meters, depending on the missile's launch altitude.

 

[Akbar26]

There are reports of intensified Russian advances across several Ukrainian frontlines, with Ukraine facing increasing pressure due to shortages in artillery and munitions supplies. Ukraine's recent strategic withdrawals from key areas like Vuhledar have been partially attributed to these limitations. Reports indicate that Ukrainian artillery shortages have impacted the intensity of its defensive capabilities, leaving positions vulnerable to Russian attacks, as Russian forces continue to push forward in the Donbas region and along other eastern frontlines. These shortages stem from delayed or insufficient Western support and production limitations, which U.S. and NATO officials acknowledge as a challenge for sustaining Ukraine's defensive efforts long-term.

Amid this situation, Russia has reportedly bolstered its resources, including utilizing North Korean troops to supplement forces, suggesting increased cooperation with allies to offset logistical and manpower strains on its side. This development has added complexity to the conflict and underscores the challenges faced by Ukraine on multiple fronts as it attempts to hold strategic positions against advancing Russian forces.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1851437423173009464