tatarigami.bsky.social
Former UA officer
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4/ Whether Russia was behind the attack remains unclear, but it is known to conduct sabotage and assassinations in the EU. If this proves part of Russian hybrid warfare, the response must be firm and leave no room for ambiguity, otherwise it will keep getting worse
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3/ According to investigations by the German public broadcaster MDR Investigativ, 4 trucks were completely destroyed and two others were slightly damaged. A year earlier another arson attack on military vehicles had occurred at the MAN site in Erfurt, according to them
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2/ The footage appeared on Russian Telegram channels alongside the following post:
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8/ After this summer day, there will be another. But with each one, the graves will grow, as the ghostly winds of Mariupol and Avdiivka spread through every part of the town, preparing the soil for new settlers from deep inside Russia to move into new homes - built on bones
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7/ A wooden door instead of a coffin. There are no services left in the city to do this job. Risking their lives, the neighbours do what they can and bury him near the road. Too dangerous, too risky - a grim, cruel, yet undeniable truth of war, brought to Pokrovsk by Russia
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6/ There’s no way to move the body to the cemetery without turning those who agree to help into more dead bodies - the Russians hit any car headed there. There’s no time for ceremonies or words. Large gatherings aren’t safe. He must be buried elsewhere, before another strike
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5/ A human tragedy for his loved ones and family. Another episode of horror for the residents. A brief post on a Telegram channel for fellow citizens. And just another faceless number in the civilian casualty count for the rest of the world.. and not the last one
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4/ That moment, a husband and wife were hiding in their apartment. They made the decision to shelter in separate rooms. The coin of fate - flipped by the fingers of a Russian soldier who launched the projectile - landed on the room where the husband chose to stay
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3/ “You feel it in many apartment blocks the moment you step into the stairwell,” she adds
That day, a small portable drone scanner kept alerting to the presence of Russian drones, ominously circling above the town. It didn’t take long before a dull thud echoed on the streets
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2/ Another summer in the Shakhtarskyi District of Pokrovsk. But things have changed. The air...
The heavy, putrid air of decomposing flesh punches you right in your nose, says Yana - a young Ukrainian volunteer who is trying to help those in city. Pure Nightmare - she adds
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It will depend directly on the outcome of their invasion of Ukraine, so the likelihood could range from very low -if Russia remains bogged down - to very high, if it achieves even half of its goals and feels confident.
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I’ve spent years in military barracks, where cadets entertained themselves by competing over who could insult each other in the most obscene and creative way. That said, I’m no longer in the barracks - I’d rather not be flooded with extreme racism and low effort, low-IQ memes
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Thank you, Mary
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I’d disagree. Any analysis from my team that includes even mildly negative forecasts about the battlefield in Ukraine tends to get far less traction or feedback than a quick, optimistic opinion post.
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Absolutely - which is why I point out that it’s more of a niche. That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s worse, just that it comes with trade-offs. The fact that some are already triggered by that observation only proves my point
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I think, generally, there are more views, camps, and ideologies out there than just “us” and “Nazis.”
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Um, the report is mostly about how it's not effective? I'm not sure you read the same thing I wrote
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18/ The concept of logistic disruption using FPVs, backed by artillery and highly mobile infantry under EW cover, is becoming increasingly tangible and a growing threat to Russia's neighbours
Thanks for reading summary. You can find the full report here:
frontelligence.substack.com/p/21st-centu...
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17/ Internal Russian Defense Ministry documents, not yet public, indicate motorcycles, ATVs, and buggies will become standard in assault units, with over half the infantry equipped to enhance mobility.
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16/ While more maneuverable than traditional armored vehicles and better at avoiding artillery fire, motorcycles leave riders exposed and vulnerable to shrapnel from the same artillery. High casualty rates and continued vulnerability to FPV drones remain significant problem
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15/ When used properly — with fire support, EW, drones, and armored vehicles — motorcycles can be highly effective. The challenge lies in execution: Russian forces consistently struggle to coordinate combined-arms operations even at the company or battalion level
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14/ Ukrainian infantrymen and drone operators we interviewed expressed skepticism about the growing hype around motorcycles as a battlefield “wunderwaffe,” emphasizing that while useful in certain conditions, motorcycles are merely a platform - not a transformative innovation.
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13/ As of June 2025, one of the most commonly observed models was the Enduro-style motorcycles, such as Sharmax Sport 280, produced by Sharmax Motors - a a company with manufacturing in China. Prices typically range from 180,000 to 300,000 rubles (approximately $1,900 to $3,200)
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12/ Most motorcycles deployed at the front are foreign-made, primarily sourced from China. As with drones, motorcycles often reach units through volunteers, local authorities from the unit’s home region, personal purchases by servicemembers, and state procurement.
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11/ More advanced training programs include drone evasion, where instructors simulate FPV attacks. The duration of training varies widely, ranging from 16 practice hours to over a calendar month, depending on the situation and urgency
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10/ Training.
As of spring 2025, motorcycle and ATV training is underway both within Russia and the occupied territories of Ukraine, integrated on the force groupings level. The training usually takes place on improvised motocross-style tracks, designed for motorcycles
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9/ Beyond direct combat, motorcycle units fulfill other support roles. They conduct limited medical evacuation - extracting wounded personnel one at a time due to space and weight constraints, and carry critical supplies such as food, water, or ammunition within their load limits
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8/ Deep Penetration: Rapid advance beyond the first line of defense to disrupt rear-area logistics, rotations etc
Diversionary Maneuver: Aimed at drawing enemy attention and fire away from the main assault force
Reconnaissance-in-Force: Probing enemy positions while mobile
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7/ Common Tactical Maneuvers Used by Motorcycle Assault Groups:
- Single Flank: Motorcycles maneuver around the enemy’s position from a flank to strike
- Pincer Movement: Coordinated flanking from both sides aimed at overwhelming or encircling the target.
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6/ Motorcycles with two riders optionally have the passenger as the primary combatant, ready to engage both ground targets and aerial threats, such as drones while on the move. However, in most cases, the passenger is usually just dropped off by the rider before actual engagement
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5/ At least one motorcycle in the group is usually equipped with a drone detection system. Additionally, these groups typically carry 2 to 3 EW stations — either mounted directly on motorcycles or carried in backpacks by riders — to jam drone communications during an assault
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4/ The structure of a motorcycle assault group can vary depending on the unit, its assigned tasks, and the resources available to the parent unit. However, such a group typically consists of 6 - 8 motorcycles, with 1 - 2 riders per vehicle.
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3/ More importantly, motorcycles act mainly as rapid transport, ferrying troops to their objectives rather than acting as combat platforms. As analysts @michaelkofman.bsky.social and B.A. Friedman note, a better analogy is “dragoons” - mounted infantry who rode into battle but fought on foot
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2/ Though called “assault” groups, Motorcycle Assault Groups serve diverse roles beyond direct assaults - handling diversion, reconnaissance, behind-the-lines infiltration, logistics, and flanking support in larger operations.
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Peace and truce missiles
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Tyler Rogoway (@aviationintel.bsky.social) editor-in-chief of The War Zone and a well-connected analyst, says many Patriot system software improvements came from the war in Ukraine, which provided a major leap forward. This helps explain its recent success
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No, I’m not stupid - it’s called being informed and having the facts and doing multiple investigations based off documents and evidence. Next time, make sure you know who you’re speaking to before calling somebody stupid
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Russia has localized production of Shahed drones and modernized them long time ago. They don't need Iran for drone production. Most of imported missiles are Korean. In 2025, the supplies from Iran are very marginal