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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 3h

This is already the third artillery unit to be destroyed in the last few days. The Zil is somewhat overloaded with its gun. In the field, the maximum weight is said to be 4,000 kg. A D-74 weighs at least 5,500 kg. Plus the ammunition lying scattered around.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 3h

The Russian doesn't even have a helmet! It's a tough job, because the enemy is lurking behind every window.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 4h

What's currently happening in Sumy is hard to explain. The Russians have their most modern artillery systems there, on their own territory. But they're gradually losing territory there. The 810th is a weak point, because it appears to consist entirely of untrained casualties.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 4h

With the number of Russian soldiers, it will be difficult for the Ukrainians.The Russians are currently trying hard to hold their small breakthrough.The Ukrainians have made a small advance a few kilometers south, which could cut off the Russians.So, they are shifting their attack more to the north.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 4h

2/2 I don't believe the jet was already trying to land, and thus he couldn't have known about the landing gear defect.It's possible that the Russians shot down the Mig themselves.That would also explain the different injuries. Ejecting yourself from an ejection seat rarely causes serious injuries.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 4h

1/2 A routine flight meant an attack on Ukraine. He apparently had no weapons left on board; he would have already used them up. The Lipetsk airbase is at least 50 km south of the crash site. I don't think there are any Mig-31s stationed there. It's only 350 km from Ukraine.

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 5h

In some videos, you can see how the ground conditions are changing. It's becoming more difficult to move forward with light cars. Riding motorcycles in mud is also not easy, especially when they're so overloaded. Tank and mechanized units have also been deployed toward Pokrovk.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 5h

I could also imagine Italy, as they had a large number of Leopard 1s and even had their own production facility.The last one retired 15 years ago.They also had a few Bibers, which are based on the Leo 1 chassis. It is possible that several states will jointly pay for the construction.

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 5h

Something between insane and unbelievable! I also find it remarkable that they track down the soldier and direct the drone to him.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 1d

At the beginning of the war, they had inflation of 20% for a few months.This was primarily driven by uncertainty and disruption.Now it's rising between 6.5% - 10.5%. He wants to prevent a situation like in 2022.But now, inflation is driven by scarcity.Food, and now oil/gasoline, are going to Russia.

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 1d

Three months ago, 92 octane cost 56 rubles there. If you now have to switch to 95 octane, that would mean a cost increase of at least 11%. A liter currently costs around 63 rubles...but it could be higher. Over the course of a year, you'd have to spend approximately 25% more per tank.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 1d

He doesn't believe a word Putin says. And notice how he tries to blame the pilots. The flight recorder and voice recorder have been found. But apparently the radio messages Putin is talking about are missing?

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 1d

I was able to trace the pipeline south to Kuz'michi (48.946144, 44.377987) follow the pumping stations. I assume gas flows from north to south here? If so, then Volgograd could be affected. It's only 20 km from the last pumping station I found.

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 1d

Built from wood...

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 1d

You also have to keep in mind how close the helicopter is to the drone when it's shot down. There's also always the risk of being hit by air defenses on the ground. Not everyone is always aware of what's moving in the sky in the dark.

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 1d

POV: 47.566395, 38.859454
Black is the drone's flight path.
Depot: 47.561961, 38.863768

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 2d

Anyone who wants to kill Ukrainians because they want to get rich must also accept that they will be laughed at when their comrades mistreat them.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 2d

Unfortunately, the "Zavod Pripoev" plant is just a door away. A factory belonging to a gate and locking system manufacturer is on fire here.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 2d

I can hardly imagine that the Kazakhs would impose such controls on Chinese goods going to Russia. Not because of Russia, but because of China. They are very important for the Kazakh economy. Could this also be about preventing gasoline smuggling?

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 2d

To have a flight-capable replica so quickly is quite astonishing, considering how slowly the Russians are developing their own systems.

nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 2d

They all look so similar. 😄 But notice how the Ukrainians found his position.

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 2d

In Germany one would say "das schweißt zusammen"...."welds together", in the sense, strengthens our cohesion. 😆

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 2d

2/2 Crude oil production in Belarus has fallen by 10% over the past three years. In short, these deliveries are expensive, limited in quantity, and only a short-term solution from depots. There will also be shortages in Belarus if Ukraine continues to attack the refineries in this way.

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 2d

1/2 Belarus had benefited from price discounts on Russian oil until 2024.These discounts have since been abolished.In other words, Russian oil became more expensive for Belarus, and thus also the final products that the Russians now have to buy.Days ago, the train that crashed was such a fuel train.

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nexiagsi.bsky.social @nexiagsi.bsky.social · 3d

The system can do so much on paper, but it can do little of that in war.Of course, in such densely built-up areas, air defense against low-flying targets is difficult.Theoretically, it should be able to detect these drones very early and take them out before they reach the city.Which isn't the case.