Ukraine attacked Rostov last night and according to eyewitnesses, a Russian air defense missile hit a residential building when they tried to stop the drones. The mayor of Rostov claims that it was debris from Ukrainian drones and it is also said that a man died in connection with the fire that broke out. Rumors also suggest that an industrial building caught fire in connection with the attacks. Read more at Kyiv Independent, there is a video from Rostov here, and another one here.
Russian losses in the war in Ukraine
For the second day in a row, there are reports of large numbers of UAVs. Yesterday we had 933 units, which was the second-highest during the entire war, and today there are 1074 units, which is a new record. It is of course good that Ukraine manages to combat the enormous amounts, but unfortunately, it also means that Russia’s nightly terror attacks continue to increase.
- 990 KWIA
- 6 Tanks
- 3 AFVs
- 74 Artillery systems
- 3 MLRS
- 5 Anti-Aircraft systems
- 1074 UAVs
- 8 Cruise missiles
- 232 Vehicles and Fuel tanks
Here is a more detailed overview of the Russian losses in Ukraine.
Russian activities
Yesterday set a new record for the number of Russian suicide drones on the front (7,919), and today we have a new record again. The war in Ukraine has completely changed how wars are fought. Russia has previously relied on a massive numerical advantage, primarily in terms of artillery but also in terms of soldiers and armor. Today we see that artillery attacks are slowly decreasing, instead, it is the FPV-type suicide drones that are increasingly used at the front line and for the nightly attacks in depth in Ukraine. Shahed drones (which are also a type of suicide drone) are used to target civilian objectives.
- 141 battles
- 42 Airstrikes (including 24 drones)
- 78 KAB
- 3,768 Artillery attacks, 74 from MLRS
- 7,967 Suicide drones
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Ukraine neutralized 90 out of 116 in last night’s attack.
89 out of 113 drones (Shaheds etc).
1 out of 3 ballistic missiles (Iskander)
Not so often you see Spain delivering!
“❗️🇪🇸Spain will transfer to 🇺🇦Ukraine the Lanza LTR-25 tactical early warning radar from the company Indra.”
https://bsky.app/profile/militarynewsua.bsky.social/post/3mcelftlzlc2i
Viva Espana!
USA – Denmark
“The USA is conducting a hybrid war against Denmark. That’s according to André Ken Jakobsson, who researches hybrid warfare issues at the University of Southern Denmark, to Danish Radio.
Hybrid warfare aims to achieve political goals without using traditional military attacks. According to Jakobsson, this definition corresponds well to the current situation in the relationship between the USA, Denmark, and Greenland.
Among other things, he mentions the CIA’s intensified intelligence gathering from Greenland, threats from President Donald Trump to use military means, and promises of economic compensation to the Greenlandic population.”
https://omni.se/forskare-usa-bedriver-ett-hybridkrig-mot-danmark/a/K8yWQ7
“…the threats from Trump to use military force and promises of economic compensation to the Greenlandic population.”
Now the USA has truly turned back the clock to the 1830s. When various presidents (read Andrew Jackson) tricked the land from the Indians, sorry, indigenous peoples, in exchange for economic compensation.
Now we are just waiting for Trump and his cronies to bring out the “Indian Removal Act” and forcibly relocate the Greenlanders to where they are least in the way.
The rhetoric and threats (carrot and stick) are the same now as they were back then.
Waste of money! In the case of Greenland/Denmark/NATO, isn’t it just a matter of asking?
(If one has clean hands)
noteworthy about drones both at the front and over Ukraine in general.
Off-topic and regarding Iran 🇮🇷, and as I wrote yesterday, a good opportunity to enhance Sweden’s brand among the Iranian population, a brand that is currently (unlike the Iranian population right now) dressed in a veil. Sending a squadron or whatever JAS to join forces with American and British counterparts is absolutely not prohibited – it’s not like the USA and the UK have the sole right to uphold the Responsibility to Protect, the third pillar of R2P. International law does not prohibit it. On the contrary, international law mandates it. R2P does not specify countries or even mention the USA under Trump, but speaks of the international community. I assume Sweden is part of this? Or are we still ashamed because we sent troops to Bosnia and planes to Libya, soldiers to Iraq? What is the problem? Have technical issues been discovered with JAS? Can’t we transport ourselves there through air refueling as the British and Americans seem to do? Or do we just want to stand aside and condemn those who actually take action because we are ashamed that we didn’t take our responsibility?
Don’t give the Trump card to the USA as the only nation fulfilling R2P!
Let the jet streams from JAS blow away the veils!
The last sentence sounded a bit poetic. Well formulated.
In the last two or three months, various representatives of the government, as well as the opposition and Zelenskyj, have stated that the Gripen should go to Ukraine. Two days ago, even Ukraine’s ambassador said the same thing.
Perhaps the Gripen is in Ukraine?🤨
Thank you, Proxima ☺️, no there is probably no shortage in demand for JAS if you look, on the other hand, a shortage of supply as you say. At the same time, Iran is a key supporter of Russia and the country’s invasion of Ukraine and the question is – in today’s drone-focused battlefield, where drones not only take over artillery as MXT suggests above, but also stand for air superiority – where JAS is most useful right now – for Sweden and our security, for Ukraine and its security, and for the international order at large. Imagine if Iran could become an ally to Ukraine, instead of an antagonist – that would be a major turnaround!
“Footage claimed as yesterday’s drone strike on Delta Harmony IMO: 9408463 tanker near Novorossiysk.”
https://bsky.app/profile/specialkhersoncat.bsky.social/post/3mcep7dm5yc2k
“🇱🇻 Latvia is purchasing 18 Archer wheeled artillery systems, which have proven themselves well in Ukraine.” https://bsky.app/profile/maks23.bsky.social/post/3mceoa6exrs2n
A bit more information about last night’s attack in Rostov.
“Explosions and fires reported in Rostov-on-Don as Ukrainian drones hit the Empils plant, a major industrial site. Oil tanks are burning, railside infrastructure is on fire, and Russian air defences were active, some appearing to have misfired.”
https://bsky.app/profile/noelreports.com/post/3mcelzpv2cs2x
“Explosions in Kyiv as Russia’s relentless assault on energy infrastructure continues amid freezing temperatures
Explosions rang out on a Wednesday morning in central Kyiv as Russia ramps up its drone and missile attacks on the city’s power and heating infrastructure, taking advantage of the freezing temperature outside in an attempt to break Ukrainians’ morale.
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https://kyivindependent.com/explosions-in-kyiv-energy-infrastructure-air-defense/