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🇬🇪 Protests in #Tbilisi continue tonight again, against the foreign agents bill being pushed forward by the Georgian Dream party. See more: https://news.1rj.ru/str/Tbilisi_life/26933 @ourwarstoday
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🇺🇦🇺🇸 $275 Million Ukrainian #Kharkiv Defense Package Announced by Biden - theatlasnews.co:
The #Biden Administration’s 58th equipment package, announced today, May 24th, sent through the DoD inventories using the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), has been deemed to be part of the #UnitedStates effort “to help #Ukraine repel Russia’s assault near Kharkiv. ” HIMARS resupply, air-launched munitions, and anti-tank weapons are the highlighted parts of the package. The estimated value of military weapons and supplies being sent is $275 million.
Contents of package:
-Ammunition for HIMARS;
-155mm and 105mm artillery rounds;
-60mm mortar rounds;
-Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW) missiles;
-Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems;
-Precision aerial munitions;
-Small arms and additional rounds of small arms ammunition and grenades;
-Demolitions munitions;
-Anti-armor mines;
-Tactical vehicles to recover equipment;
-Helmets, body armor, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear protective equipment; and
-Spare parts, maintenance, and other ancillary equipment. @AtlasNewsTelegram
The #Biden Administration’s 58th equipment package, announced today, May 24th, sent through the DoD inventories using the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), has been deemed to be part of the #UnitedStates effort “to help #Ukraine repel Russia’s assault near Kharkiv. ” HIMARS resupply, air-launched munitions, and anti-tank weapons are the highlighted parts of the package. The estimated value of military weapons and supplies being sent is $275 million.
Contents of package:
-Ammunition for HIMARS;
-155mm and 105mm artillery rounds;
-60mm mortar rounds;
-Tube-Launched, Optically-Tracked, Wire-Guided (TOW) missiles;
-Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems;
-Precision aerial munitions;
-Small arms and additional rounds of small arms ammunition and grenades;
-Demolitions munitions;
-Anti-armor mines;
-Tactical vehicles to recover equipment;
-Helmets, body armor, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear protective equipment; and
-Spare parts, maintenance, and other ancillary equipment. @AtlasNewsTelegram
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🇺🇦🇷🇺 #Ukraine Targets Key Russian Missile Radar Station:
Ukraine has targeted the Armavir early warning radar station in #KrasnodarKrai, southern #Russia, reportedly using drones (Geo: 44.9251, 40.9838). Photos show damage to both of the radars located at the facility.
The effects of the strike can lead into two primary viewpoints:
1. The targeting and damaging of the facility is expected to have little impact on operations in Ukraine, as the radars are positioned to primarily cover ballistic missile threats coming from the south towards the Middle East.
The Radars are meant to detect ballistic missiles, not low altitude airborne threats like drones or air-launched missiles. Most Ukrainian strike capabilities would not be detected. While the station does have limited coverage of Crimea and the Black Sea, its detection ability is weak as these areas sit in the far edges of its area coverage. The targeting could be viewed as a way to help with ATACMS tactical ballistic missile strikes against Crimea, but detection would be done by local air defenses.
2. The targeting and damaging of the facility has degraded Russia’s ability to detect and respond to incoming nuclear threats.
If Russia accuses the United States of aiding in the strikes, this could see further escalation with the west as an attack against Russia’s ability to defend itself.
Russian military doctrine allows for the possible use of unclear weapons in response to attacks that disrupt its nuclear forces’ ability to respond to threats (although this would be very unlikely in this scenario).
In short, the strike could provide some tactical benefit to Ukraine, however, it will be limited. The strikes could see further escalation between Russia and western powers backing Ukraine, as the targeting of the station could be framed as a threat against Russia’s ability to protect itself from nuclear threats. Via theatlasnews.co
2nd map via: james_acton32 on twitter
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Ukraine has targeted the Armavir early warning radar station in #KrasnodarKrai, southern #Russia, reportedly using drones (Geo: 44.9251, 40.9838). Photos show damage to both of the radars located at the facility.
The effects of the strike can lead into two primary viewpoints:
1. The targeting and damaging of the facility is expected to have little impact on operations in Ukraine, as the radars are positioned to primarily cover ballistic missile threats coming from the south towards the Middle East.
The Radars are meant to detect ballistic missiles, not low altitude airborne threats like drones or air-launched missiles. Most Ukrainian strike capabilities would not be detected. While the station does have limited coverage of Crimea and the Black Sea, its detection ability is weak as these areas sit in the far edges of its area coverage. The targeting could be viewed as a way to help with ATACMS tactical ballistic missile strikes against Crimea, but detection would be done by local air defenses.
2. The targeting and damaging of the facility has degraded Russia’s ability to detect and respond to incoming nuclear threats.
If Russia accuses the United States of aiding in the strikes, this could see further escalation with the west as an attack against Russia’s ability to defend itself.
Russian military doctrine allows for the possible use of unclear weapons in response to attacks that disrupt its nuclear forces’ ability to respond to threats (although this would be very unlikely in this scenario).
In short, the strike could provide some tactical benefit to Ukraine, however, it will be limited. The strikes could see further escalation between Russia and western powers backing Ukraine, as the targeting of the station could be framed as a threat against Russia’s ability to protect itself from nuclear threats. Via theatlasnews.co
2nd map via: james_acton32 on twitter
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🇩🇪🇩🇰🇺🇦 #Germany and #Denmark Joint Tank and Military Package to #Ukraine, Defected Tanks Refused Last Fall:
Germany’s government said on May 22nd that they had completed another transfer of military equipment and supplies to Ukraine, notably sending more Leopard tanks, which were sent jointly with Denmark. Berlin has become the second-largest military donor to Ukraine, despite a slow start in the initial stages of the Russian invasion when the war broke out in early 2022. Reuters reported on May 21st that an unnamed source claims Germany plans to increase its spending in Ukraine by an additional 3.8 billion euros ($4.13b); this comes after the German parliament already approved 7.6 billion euros ($8.2b) in February. For comparison, the defense budget for the entire military is set at 71 billion euros ($76.5b).
In the fall of 2023, according to Danish outlet DR, citing documents from the Danish Defense Ministry, Ukraine refused to accept a shipment of outdated Leopard 1A5 tanks from Denmark and Germany due to defects or malfunctions. Reportedly, after inspection, 18 of the 20 tanks had issues, with two having “more serious defects,” according to the documents. The inability to fire the main barrel was among the problems in some tanks, reportedly. Following the incident, Denmark’s Defense Ministry confirmed that by May 2024 Germany had sent more than 90 tanks to be repaired in Denmark and that some had been delivered to Ukraine but not all.
Contents of May 22nd Package:
-10 Leopard 1A5 tanks, ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks;
-8,500 rounds of 155 mm ammunition;
-1.8 million rounds of small arms ammunition;
-20 Vector reconnaissance drones with spare parts;
-34 RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones;
-Four Wisent 1 demining tanks;
-A Dachs armored engineer vehicle;
-A Beaver bridge-laying tank with spare parts;
-A Bergepanzer 2 armored recovery vehicle with spare parts;
-111 CR 308 rifles, 80 HLR 338 precision rifles, 540 MK 556 assault knives;
-16 Zetros tankers, 400 LED lamps, and two mine plows. Via theatlasnews.co
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Germany’s government said on May 22nd that they had completed another transfer of military equipment and supplies to Ukraine, notably sending more Leopard tanks, which were sent jointly with Denmark. Berlin has become the second-largest military donor to Ukraine, despite a slow start in the initial stages of the Russian invasion when the war broke out in early 2022. Reuters reported on May 21st that an unnamed source claims Germany plans to increase its spending in Ukraine by an additional 3.8 billion euros ($4.13b); this comes after the German parliament already approved 7.6 billion euros ($8.2b) in February. For comparison, the defense budget for the entire military is set at 71 billion euros ($76.5b).
In the fall of 2023, according to Danish outlet DR, citing documents from the Danish Defense Ministry, Ukraine refused to accept a shipment of outdated Leopard 1A5 tanks from Denmark and Germany due to defects or malfunctions. Reportedly, after inspection, 18 of the 20 tanks had issues, with two having “more serious defects,” according to the documents. The inability to fire the main barrel was among the problems in some tanks, reportedly. Following the incident, Denmark’s Defense Ministry confirmed that by May 2024 Germany had sent more than 90 tanks to be repaired in Denmark and that some had been delivered to Ukraine but not all.
Contents of May 22nd Package:
-10 Leopard 1A5 tanks, ammunition for Leopard 2 tanks;
-8,500 rounds of 155 mm ammunition;
-1.8 million rounds of small arms ammunition;
-20 Vector reconnaissance drones with spare parts;
-34 RQ-35 Heidrun reconnaissance drones;
-Four Wisent 1 demining tanks;
-A Dachs armored engineer vehicle;
-A Beaver bridge-laying tank with spare parts;
-A Bergepanzer 2 armored recovery vehicle with spare parts;
-111 CR 308 rifles, 80 HLR 338 precision rifles, 540 MK 556 assault knives;
-16 Zetros tankers, 400 LED lamps, and two mine plows. Via theatlasnews.co
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🇨🇳🇹🇼 #China Increases Military Activity Around #Taiwan on Second Day of Exercises:
The Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MoND) has reported that on Friday, 62 PLA aircraft and 27 PLAN vessels operated around the island during the second and reportedly last day of the “Joint Sword” military exercises being carried out by Chinese forces. It should be noted there will likely be a second part of this exercise as the name was denoted by state media with the suffix "A" which indicates a "B" exercise.
The MoND stated that 47 of the aircraft entered Taiwan’s ADIZ, marking the largest incursion since December 2022. Likewise, the vessel deployments marked the largest on record since Taiwan began tracking these numbers in August 2022.
This comes one day after Taiwan reported that 49 PLA aircraft, 19 PLAN vessels, and 7 CCG vessels were operating around the island on the first day of the exercises.
The exercise areas completely surround Taiwan, simulating a blockade around the island by joint sea-air combat patrols. Likewise, exercises have taken place around the Taiwanese islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu, and Dongyin.
The PLA has stated that its forces will “test the ability to jointly seize power, launch joint attacks and occupy key areas.”
Last year’s Joint Sword exercises saw 232 PLA aircraft and 32 PLAN vessels operate around the island in a three day window. Via theatlasnews.co
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The Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MoND) has reported that on Friday, 62 PLA aircraft and 27 PLAN vessels operated around the island during the second and reportedly last day of the “Joint Sword” military exercises being carried out by Chinese forces. It should be noted there will likely be a second part of this exercise as the name was denoted by state media with the suffix "A" which indicates a "B" exercise.
The MoND stated that 47 of the aircraft entered Taiwan’s ADIZ, marking the largest incursion since December 2022. Likewise, the vessel deployments marked the largest on record since Taiwan began tracking these numbers in August 2022.
This comes one day after Taiwan reported that 49 PLA aircraft, 19 PLAN vessels, and 7 CCG vessels were operating around the island on the first day of the exercises.
The exercise areas completely surround Taiwan, simulating a blockade around the island by joint sea-air combat patrols. Likewise, exercises have taken place around the Taiwanese islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu, and Dongyin.
The PLA has stated that its forces will “test the ability to jointly seize power, launch joint attacks and occupy key areas.”
Last year’s Joint Sword exercises saw 232 PLA aircraft and 32 PLAN vessels operate around the island in a three day window. Via theatlasnews.co
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🇺🇦🇺🇸 $275 Million Ukrainian #Kharkiv Defense Package Announced by Biden - theatlasnews.co: The #Biden Administration’s 58th equipment package, announced today, May 24th, sent through the DoD inventories using the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA), has…
🇺🇦 🇷🇺 Footage of #Ukrainian HIMARS work against #Russian systems recently – The first video shows a "duel" between S-300/400 anti-air systems and a HIMARS, leading to catastrophic destruction after an apparent ATACMS cluster munitions strike.
The second video shows an R-330 being targeted by HIMARS strike on reportedly the 21st, source: https://news.1rj.ru/str/savelifeua/2613
At a time when Russian ground forces are swelling and advancing in several directions, evolving Ukrainian military doctrine of air defense and targeting of systems covering the air space is being promoted. Continued HIMARS supply remains one of the most requested package inclusions by the Ukrainian military.
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The second video shows an R-330 being targeted by HIMARS strike on reportedly the 21st, source: https://news.1rj.ru/str/savelifeua/2613
At a time when Russian ground forces are swelling and advancing in several directions, evolving Ukrainian military doctrine of air defense and targeting of systems covering the air space is being promoted. Continued HIMARS supply remains one of the most requested package inclusions by the Ukrainian military.
@AtlasNewsTelegram
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🇺🇦 🇺🇸 M1 Abrams Slavic Style:
Recent photos reveal a #Ukraine-operated M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) outfitted with a combination of #American M-19 Abrams Reactive Armor Tiles (ARAT) and #Russian Kontakt-1 Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) blocks, along with a counter-drone “cope cage” around its turret. This unique combination of armor modifications has never been seen before on American-made tanks in Ukraine and highlights the need to adapt to drone warfare, especially following recent losses of Abrams tanks on the battlefield.
The emergence of these modified Abrams tanks underscores the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare, particularly the significant threat posed by drones and loitering munitions. The adaptations seen on these tanks are a direct response to the increased vulnerability of traditional armored vehicles in the face of advanced aerial threats.
The losses of Abrams tanks in Ukraine, particularly around the Avdiivka frontline, have prompted a reevaluation of their deployment and tactics. According to reports, at least eight of the 31 supplied M1 Abrams have been lost, primarily due to drone and mine attacks. This has led to a tactical reset, with Ukraine pulling back Abrams from frontline operations to reassess and adapt their usage in the face of ubiquitous unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
According to AP, citing Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Admiral Christopher Grady and other unnamed defense officials, the losses have led Ukraine to pull back Abrams from frontline operations to “reset tactics.”
“When you think about the way the fight has evolved, massed armor in an environment where unmanned aerial systems are ubiquitous can be at risk,” Grady said, adding “We’ll work with our Ukrainian partners, and other partners on the ground, to help them think through how they might use that, in that kind of changed environment now, where everything is seen immediately.”
Full article: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/05/24/m1-abrams-gets-slavic-makeover/
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Recent photos reveal a #Ukraine-operated M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank (MBT) outfitted with a combination of #American M-19 Abrams Reactive Armor Tiles (ARAT) and #Russian Kontakt-1 Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) blocks, along with a counter-drone “cope cage” around its turret. This unique combination of armor modifications has never been seen before on American-made tanks in Ukraine and highlights the need to adapt to drone warfare, especially following recent losses of Abrams tanks on the battlefield.
The emergence of these modified Abrams tanks underscores the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare, particularly the significant threat posed by drones and loitering munitions. The adaptations seen on these tanks are a direct response to the increased vulnerability of traditional armored vehicles in the face of advanced aerial threats.
The losses of Abrams tanks in Ukraine, particularly around the Avdiivka frontline, have prompted a reevaluation of their deployment and tactics. According to reports, at least eight of the 31 supplied M1 Abrams have been lost, primarily due to drone and mine attacks. This has led to a tactical reset, with Ukraine pulling back Abrams from frontline operations to reassess and adapt their usage in the face of ubiquitous unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
According to AP, citing Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Admiral Christopher Grady and other unnamed defense officials, the losses have led Ukraine to pull back Abrams from frontline operations to “reset tactics.”
“When you think about the way the fight has evolved, massed armor in an environment where unmanned aerial systems are ubiquitous can be at risk,” Grady said, adding “We’ll work with our Ukrainian partners, and other partners on the ground, to help them think through how they might use that, in that kind of changed environment now, where everything is seen immediately.”
Full article: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/05/24/m1-abrams-gets-slavic-makeover/
@AtlasNewsTelegram
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🇸🇩🇮🇱 Photo and Footage Analysis: #Rafah Strike: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/05/27/photo-and-footage-analysis-rafah-strike/ @AtlasNewsTelegram
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Photo and Footage Analysis: Rafah Strike
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🇯🇵🇨🇳 #Japan Air Self Defense Force Report First Appearance of WZ-10 Drone in East #China Sea: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/05/28/japan-air-self-defense-force-report-first-appearance-of-wl-10-drone/ @AtlasNewsTelegram
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🇨🇳🇵🇭 #China Coast Guard Deploys “Monster” Vessel to #Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone: https://theatlasnews.co/latest/2024/05/27/china-coast-guard-deploys-monster-vessel-to-philippines-exclusive-economic-zone/ @AtlasNewsTelegram
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China Coast Guard Deploys “Monster” Vessel to Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone
On May 24th, the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel, a Zhaotou-class patrol cutter called the Haijing-5901, briefly entered the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone
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🇺🇸 🇵🇸 🇮🇱 The #Pentagon has confirmed that aid delivery has been suspended after the #UnitedStates-built temporary pier system in #Gaza, #Palestine, broke apart and sustained damage due to rough weather.
The pier, which had only been operational for less than two weeks, will be temporarily removed for repairs, which the Pentagon said will take “at least over a week.”
Likewise, at least four US Army vessels became unmoored due to rough waves and washed ashore onto beaches of parts of Gaza and #Israel. Recovery efforts are currently underway.
The pier cost an estimated $320 million according to the Pentagon and was only operating from May 17th to 24th before shipments stopped due to inclement weather and rough waters. On the 26th, the pier began to drift away from its moorings. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
The pier, which had only been operational for less than two weeks, will be temporarily removed for repairs, which the Pentagon said will take “at least over a week.”
Likewise, at least four US Army vessels became unmoored due to rough waves and washed ashore onto beaches of parts of Gaza and #Israel. Recovery efforts are currently underway.
The pier cost an estimated $320 million according to the Pentagon and was only operating from May 17th to 24th before shipments stopped due to inclement weather and rough waters. On the 26th, the pier began to drift away from its moorings. Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
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🇺🇸 An F-35 has crashed after taking off from Kirtland AFB in #Albuquerque, #NewMexico.
The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, reportedly, the plane was taking off to be serviced, flown by a defense contract management agency pilot.
The pilot ejected, with local KOB4 reporting that they have been taken to the hospital “conscious and breathing."” Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
The most recent previous crash of a U.S. F-35 occurred on Sept. 17, 2023, when a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B crashed in South Carolina after the pilot ejected due to a malfunction. The aircraft continued flying for about 60 miles before crashing in a field near Indiantown, South Carolina. The incident led to a day-long search for the wreckage, which was eventually found in a field.
Previously, on Dec. 15, 2022, an F-35B crashed during a vertical landing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth in Texas. The F-35B involved in that crash was Lockheed-owned (hence not yet delivered to/accepted by the final customer). –The Aviationist
With at least 17 crashes while operated by various air forces, the plane has seen over 29 total crashes since introduction in 2006, with reportedly 10 destroyed planes and one pilot fatality.
In the past year, from May '23 to May '24, Lockheed Martin reported F-35 flight time increased from 660k to 840k hours, and sorties rose from 394k to 505k. Each plane costs an estimated $80 million to $100 million, with over 990 delivered in the past 17 years.
The exact cause of the crash remains unknown, reportedly, the plane was taking off to be serviced, flown by a defense contract management agency pilot.
The pilot ejected, with local KOB4 reporting that they have been taken to the hospital “conscious and breathing."” Via theatlasnews.co @AtlasNewsTelegram
The most recent previous crash of a U.S. F-35 occurred on Sept. 17, 2023, when a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B crashed in South Carolina after the pilot ejected due to a malfunction. The aircraft continued flying for about 60 miles before crashing in a field near Indiantown, South Carolina. The incident led to a day-long search for the wreckage, which was eventually found in a field.
Previously, on Dec. 15, 2022, an F-35B crashed during a vertical landing at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth in Texas. The F-35B involved in that crash was Lockheed-owned (hence not yet delivered to/accepted by the final customer). –The Aviationist
With at least 17 crashes while operated by various air forces, the plane has seen over 29 total crashes since introduction in 2006, with reportedly 10 destroyed planes and one pilot fatality.
In the past year, from May '23 to May '24, Lockheed Martin reported F-35 flight time increased from 660k to 840k hours, and sorties rose from 394k to 505k. Each plane costs an estimated $80 million to $100 million, with over 990 delivered in the past 17 years.
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