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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 7m

We traditionally support Pakistan.
We also traditionally just don't like Afghanistan.
But the big question remains, who does Trump like?

Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 14m

Even though Ukraine is holding back Russia to slow ground gains, with enormous Russian losses, for Ukrainians living near the front lines, those slow ground gains eventually get too close.

www.kyivpost.com/post/61936

East Ukraine Stronghold Evacuates Families as Russia Nears

While the streets in the center of Kramatorsk were calm, tensions on its outskirts were palpable.

www.kyivpost.com

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 17m

Except when it rains or is very windy.
Then they just get destroyed the old school way, with spotters and artillery.
😁

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 19m

Now this is some seriously good real time intelligence gathering and execution.
Russians video themselves with new expensive electronic warfare equipment and post it.
Ukraine geolocates.
Sends in drones and destroys the expensive equipment.
Amazing.

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 23m

kyivindependent.com/ukraine-libe...

Ukraine liberates village in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military claims

Ukrainian troops have liberated the village of Mali Shcherbaky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine's 24th Separate Assault Battalion "Aidar" announced on Oct. 12, releasing footage purportedly showing Ukr...

kyivindependent.com

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 26m

Does anybody believe that Putin actually stops and says to himself "Will my intended action escalate the war?"
Hell no.
Every single escalation of this war has been committed by Russia.
Stop worrying about escalating the war.
It's already escalated.
Release the Tomahawks.

Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 29m

It is way past the point of worrying about whether or not Russia considers some Western action to be an escalation of the conflict.
Russia does not get to dictate what is and what is not an escalation.
Providing Tomahawks to Ukraine will not escalate a war which is daily escalated by Russia.

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 31m

Russia escalates the conflict on a daily basis.
Drone and aircraft flights into NATO airspace.
Cutting power to nuclear reactors in Ukraine.
Employing illegal gas attacks against Ukrainian soldiers.
Daily killing civilians, women and children.
Bombing churches.
Bombing homes.

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 33m

"U. S. President Donald Trump stated that he would want to understand Ukraine’s plans for the missiles before agreeing to provide them, indicating he is cautious about escalating the conflict."

moderndiplomacy.eu/2025/10/12/k...

Kremlin's Red Line: Warns West of "Dramatic" Ukraine Escalation

The Kremlin expressed deep concern on Sunday about the potential U. S. supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, warning that the war has reached

moderndiplomacy.eu

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 36m

united24media.com/latest-news/...

Ukraine Could Soon Deploy Sea-Launched Drones With 5,000 km Range and 1-Ton Warheads

Ukraine's Ukroboronprom partners with LeVanta Tech to design advanced naval drones, enhancing aerial and maritime capabilities with innovative technology.

united24media.com

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 37m

2 phone calls in 2 days.

www.euronews.com/2025/10/12/z...

Zelenskyy and Trump discuss bolstering defence on phone call

Zelenskyy called Trump for a second consecutive day to discuss defence and Ukraine's energy sector. It comes as Russia further intensifies its attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure ahead of its...

www.euronews.com

Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 46m

The ammo storage outside of the turret now has blow out panels helping to protect the crew.
But there is still ammo stored in the bottom of the turret for the autoloader.
Even though it's been given some additional armor, the crew is still sitting with some ammo.

militarnyi.com/en/news/russ...

Russia to Begin Production of New T-90M2 Ryvok-1 Tank in 2026 - Militarnyi

Starting in 2026, Russia is preparing to launch production of a new version of the T-90 tank, known as the T-90M2 Ryvok-1

militarnyi.com

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 57m

kyivindependent.com/russia-has-p...

Russia has pounded Ukraine's rail infrastructure 300 times since August, official says

Russia has intensified attacks on Ukraine's railway infrastructure as autumn sets in, resulting in increasing train delays and cancellations.

kyivindependent.com

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 58m

militarnyi.com/en/news/expl...

Explosions Reported Near Aircraft Plant Producing Kh-59 Missiles in Smolensk - Militarnyi

In Smolensk, explosions were recorded at night in the area of the aircraft plant after an air raid alert was announced due to a drone threat

militarnyi.com

Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

Maybe our U.S. soldiers should be adding much more marching in their training schedules.
Get used to it.
You ride towards the front lines, 15 km from the front your IFV gets destroyed or disabled by drones, and you've got 15 km to walk to the fighting.
Dismounted infantry.

Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

Since both Russia and Ukraine have been reduced to walking infantry on the front lines, anything with wheels becomes significant.
Motorcycles, ATV's, buggies, electric bikes.

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

1st Azov destroyed 3 tanks and 16 armored vehicles.
And 41 motorcycles.

Anybody else finding it weird that we count number of motorcycles destroyed in today's wars?
Like it's something significant?
I'm not yet used to motorcycles having such importance on a battlefield.

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

Sorry, my bad.
35 tanks and armored vehicles.
Not all 35 tanks.

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

"Ukraine’s 1st Azov National Guard Corps reported on October 10 that Ukrainian forces repelled a reinforced battalion-sized mechanized assault comprised of 35 tanks and armored vehicles toward Shakhove from Ocheretyne (south of Kostyantynivka)."

35 tanks.

understandingwar.org/research/rus...

Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 11, 2025

The Russian defense industry is implementing long term efforts to increase T-90 tank production and recreate Russia’s pre-war tank reserves, per ISW.

understandingwar.org

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

Then the next year Russia can send in refurbished T-64's.
The 3rd year T-62's.
The 4th year...nothing.
The stockpiles are exhausted.

With every following year, Ukraine will be facing older and older refurbished tanks.

Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

Russia has 779 T-72 tanks left in stockpiles.
Let us assume that every single one of them can be refurbished to a high degree.
Current Russian tank losses in Ukraine are 2.4 daily, which is 876 for a year.

So Russia can send refurbished T-72 tanks into battle for 1 year.

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

"Russia’s reported efforts to refurbish T-72A tanks indicate that Russia will likely have sufficient armored stocks to re-equip frontline units in priority areas"

In 'priority areas', but not all along the front.
If you have to selectively distribute your old tanks, then you're not doing well.

Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

"Russian forces appear to be conducting these assaults during rainy weather conditions, as rain and high winds impede Ukrainian drone operations."

When it rains or storms, Russia sends the tanks forward.

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

These numbers look impressive, but many that are left are in rather poor shape.
There are different levels of refurbishment.
Just enough to make it run, or major upgrades of armor, sensors, electronics, etc. in order to make it useful on the modern battlefield.

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Jeffry Bazooka @jeffrybazooka.bsky.social · 1h

"The source estimated that Russia has roughly
141 T-54/55
885 T-62
611 T-64
492 T-72A
287 T-72B
44 T-80B
82 T-80U
and zero T-90 tanks left in its reserve."

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