Targeting becomes challenging when military installations are mixed with civilian infrastructure, particularly in urban areas like Donetsk and Luhansk, where Russian forces frequently operate alongside civilians and utilize active civilian facilities. 🧵Thread: - ThreadSky

tatarigami.bsky.social • 582 days ago

Targeting becomes challenging when military installations are mixed with civilian infrastructure, particularly in urban areas like Donetsk and Luhansk, where Russian forces frequently operate alongside civilians and utilize active civilian facilities. 🧵Thread:

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tatarigami.bsky.social•582 days ago

2/ To illustrate this, I selected a military facility used by russian forces in Dovzhansk, located in the rear area of Luhansk Oblast. At first glance, it may not present itself as a military installation due to the presence of numerous civilian vehicles.

tatarigami.bsky.social•582 days ago

3/ High-resolution imagery shows military equipment alongside civilian vehicles at this location. Additionally, its proximity to other civilian and industrial structures, coupled with ongoing civilian vehicle activity, strongly indicates the facility's continued use

tatarigami.bsky.social•582 days ago

4/ Further examination shows that the facility is approximately 150 meters from the railroad station, facilitating swift logistical operations. What's more, it is situated a mere 300 meters away from a residential area, presenting a significant safety concern for local residents.

tatarigami.bsky.social•582 days ago

5/ Engaging such a facility might lead to civilian casualties. Additionally, the secondary detonation of ammunition is highly likely to affect nearby residential houses. This will be undoubtedly exploited by russians, who may depict it as Ukrainian forces shelling civilians.

tatarigami.bsky.social•582 days ago

6/ Regrettably, this is not an isolated case, but rather a pervasive strategy used by russian forces in Ukraine since 2014. They often blend active civilian facilities with military ones, either to evade targeting or to exploit civilian casualties for propaganda purposes.

tatarigami.bsky.social•582 days ago

7/ This approach bears a resemblance to methods employed by terrorists in various regions around the world. Given that most long-range weapons are supplied by the West, this can amplify the potential for a more substantial propaganda impact on an international scale.

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