Russian forces are increasingly targeting the city of Slovyansk in Donetsk Oblast with KAB glide bombs and airstrikes.
Last night's airstrike targeted School No. 4. Ukrainian authorities stated that it was a civilian building, while Russian sources reported that it was used as a temporary deployment point for Ukrainian units.
It is interesting to note, that the strike hit the central part of the rear side of the school, which would not have caused destruction at a significant distance. This is evident with the front and the western parts of the school not being destroyed. However, destruction was noted relatively far away from the building.
A Russian source, citing local reports said that the more widespread damage to civilian buildings was caused by the detonation of ammunition stored in nearby buildings.
Additionally, one photo reportedly shows a damaged Ukrainian military vehicle (circled in red), although this cannot be verified right now.
Last night's airstrike targeted School No. 4. Ukrainian authorities stated that it was a civilian building, while Russian sources reported that it was used as a temporary deployment point for Ukrainian units.
It is interesting to note, that the strike hit the central part of the rear side of the school, which would not have caused destruction at a significant distance. This is evident with the front and the western parts of the school not being destroyed. However, destruction was noted relatively far away from the building.
A Russian source, citing local reports said that the more widespread damage to civilian buildings was caused by the detonation of ammunition stored in nearby buildings.
Additionally, one photo reportedly shows a damaged Ukrainian military vehicle (circled in red), although this cannot be verified right now.
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Approximately 20 minutes ago, at least three Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers departed from Olenya Air Base in Murmansk Oblast and are flying south towards the first set of potential launch lines in the Engels district of Saratov Oblast. The Tu-95MS bomber is a carrier of Kh-101 cruise missiles.
Previously, Russian strategic comms were active, suggesting a possible combat flight today.
A lot of redeployments have been carried out over the past two weeks, in preparation for future missile attacks on Ukraine.
The Tu-95s are expected to arrive at the first launch lines between 2-3 hours from takeoff. There are other launch lines in Volgograd Oblast, and over the Caspian Sea.
Previously, Russian strategic comms were active, suggesting a possible combat flight today.
A lot of redeployments have been carried out over the past two weeks, in preparation for future missile attacks on Ukraine.
The Tu-95s are expected to arrive at the first launch lines between 2-3 hours from takeoff. There are other launch lines in Volgograd Oblast, and over the Caspian Sea.
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My updated estimations on losses: 150k Russian KIA 300k Russian WIA + MIA 450k Russian losses in total 180k Ukrainian KIA 320k Ukrainian WIA + MIA 500k Ukrainian losses in total
Not that speculation on losses matters. We will probably never truly know the real figures.
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Russian forces are increasingly targeting the city of Slovyansk in Donetsk Oblast with KAB glide bombs and airstrikes. Last night's airstrike targeted School No. 4. Ukrainian authorities stated that it was a civilian building, while Russian sources reported…
One of my sources from the Donbas sent me some clarifications on the third image based on their analysis of the situation.
They believe that all of the vehicles in that image belong to the Ukrainian military, rather than just the one that is circled.
Additionally, there is a tobacco shop there, which are always filled with soldiers in cities close to the frontline, but unfortunately, there are also lots of civilians there too for other reasons, meaning that it isn't 100% a military location.
Additionally, the claims of ammunition detonation are unverified, as rescue teams were able to access the arrival site, which they can't do when there's ammunition detonations.
The bomb used was most likely small, probably 250kg with a jet engine. It also hit a nearby clothing store. These clothing stores are around 50-75% military clothes, making it very popular among soldiers, but also among civilians, which would explain why there were quite a few civilian casualties reported.
They believe that all of the vehicles in that image belong to the Ukrainian military, rather than just the one that is circled.
Additionally, there is a tobacco shop there, which are always filled with soldiers in cities close to the frontline, but unfortunately, there are also lots of civilians there too for other reasons, meaning that it isn't 100% a military location.
Additionally, the claims of ammunition detonation are unverified, as rescue teams were able to access the arrival site, which they can't do when there's ammunition detonations.
The bomb used was most likely small, probably 250kg with a jet engine. It also hit a nearby clothing store. These clothing stores are around 50-75% military clothes, making it very popular among soldiers, but also among civilians, which would explain why there were quite a few civilian casualties reported.
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Approximately 20 minutes ago, at least three Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers departed from Olenya Air Base in Murmansk Oblast and are flying south towards the first set of potential launch lines in the Engels district of Saratov Oblast. The Tu-95MS bomber…
~20 minutes until they reach the first launch lines in Engels district of Saratov Oblast.
Additionally, the total number of Tu-95s airborne has been updated to 4.
Additionally, the total number of Tu-95s airborne has been updated to 4.
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If the information on the position of the Tu-95s is true, then it would appear that they did not launch at the Engels launch lines, and are continuing their course towards the Caspian, via Volgograd Oblast.
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Now to answer the age-old question of whether or not I think there will be a missile strike today. There were redeployments being carried out at the time of take-off from Olenya Air Base, which for some reason often means that there won't be a missile strike.
However, they didn't conduct a launch maneuver at Engels district, which is indicative of an impending real maneuver at Volgograd or the Caspian. However, because they didn't launch at Engels, they will almost certainly conduct a launch maneuver at some point, meaning that if they wanted to conduct a simulated launch maneuver, it would have to be at Volgograd or the Caspian to make it look real to the Ukrainians.
We can also rule out the possibility of it being training, as this never occurs when strategic comms are active beforehand.
Taking this, plus more, into account and the significance of each of these factors that come into play, I will put the probability of a missile attack occurring at 40%, but let's wait and see.
REMEMBER: Launch maneuvers do NOT necessarily mean missiles were launched, especially in today's case when there was nothing at Engels, which is the most common place for a simulated launch maneuver.
However, they didn't conduct a launch maneuver at Engels district, which is indicative of an impending real maneuver at Volgograd or the Caspian. However, because they didn't launch at Engels, they will almost certainly conduct a launch maneuver at some point, meaning that if they wanted to conduct a simulated launch maneuver, it would have to be at Volgograd or the Caspian to make it look real to the Ukrainians.
We can also rule out the possibility of it being training, as this never occurs when strategic comms are active beforehand.
Taking this, plus more, into account and the significance of each of these factors that come into play, I will put the probability of a missile attack occurring at 40%, but let's wait and see.
REMEMBER: Launch maneuvers do NOT necessarily mean missiles were launched, especially in today's case when there was nothing at Engels, which is the most common place for a simulated launch maneuver.
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A launch maneuver was carried out from Volgograd Oblast.
If they were indeed launched, the estimated time for the missiles to reach Sumy Oblast of Ukraine from Volgograd Oblast is 70 minutes.
Upping the probability to 45% due to the location of the maneuver.
Upping the probability to 45% due to the location of the maneuver.
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There are still ~20 Geran-2 drones in the airspace of Ukraine, significantly more than usual for this time of day.
Raising the probability to 50%
Raising the probability to 50%
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The 4 Tu-95s continue their path towards the Caspian Sea, where the last launch lines are.
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~ 20 minutes until the missiles are expected to reach Sumy Oblast (if they were launched).
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