Very practical - much lower cost to operate - you don't need F-16's to shoot down drones with $100k missiles (well the US does). Also the slower speed allows easer targeting. Not sure how many they have - if enough to make a difference.
Babak Taghvaee - The Crisis Watch
@BabakTaghvaee1
#BREAKING: The #Ukraine Air Force is now using Yak-52 training aircraft as interceptors against #Russian suicide and attack drones. You can see it intercepting a drone to shoot it down. The damaged drone can be seen falling with its parachute deployed.
View: https://twitter.com/BabakTaghvaee1/status/1784189633112252735
Hard to say what the extent of these drone strikes are - fly enough and some will get through. Oil refineries and infrastructure facilities are great targets - even a small explosion will likely set off a fire - great video - but as noted often put out in less than an hour. These do get the headlines - what is not generally reported is what happened on the other side.
9 Kh-101/Kh-555 cruise missiles from Tu-95 strategic bombers; 9 guided air-to-surface missiles Kh-59/Kh-69; 2 Iskander-K cruise missiles; 4 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal missiles from MiG-31K aircraft; 8 Kalibr cruise missiles from the Black Sea.
t.me
This means that Ukraine is forced to import more electricity, from the E.U. that is not doing that well.Minor update - it appears 4 TPP were hit last night - not 3
DD Geopolitics
Ukrainian energy monopolist DTEK showed photographs of power plants destroyed by a night missile attack. It is reported that the fires there are still being extinguished. Today 4 thermal power plants were attacked by the Russian Armed Forces. The nature of the destruction shown in the photo...
I hope the US is on board with this initiative. They could start with government employees
Some reports that Russia may offer them passports or visas to enter Russia, most likely they already speak Russian.
theaviationist.com
And another which corroborates the earlier GLSDB snafu:
The article goes on to name and describe the physical heart of this NATO ‘backend’ I’ve described for over a year now:
simplicius76.substack.com
That's the insanity of it all. NATO is at war over a non-NATO nation. This scenario makes Article 5 illegitimate.
Same - EVENT - 2 totally different accounts - one of the problems following this war is the SPIN -Another article on this.....
Posted for fair use.....
Ukrainian Yak-52 Equipped With Machine Gun Shoots Down Russian UAV - Reports
In an engagement reminiscent of WWII dogfights, a Ukrainian training aircraft reportedly shot down a Russian drone. On Apr. 27, 2024, a Ukrainian Yak-52
Ukrainian Yak-52 Equipped With Machine Gun Shoots Down Russian UAV – Reports
April 27, 2024 War in Ukraine
A screenshot from a video shared on Telegram showing the Yak-52 circling close to the Russian drone.
In an engagement reminiscent of WWII dogfights, a Ukrainian training aircraft reportedly shot down a Russian drone.
On Apr. 27, 2024, a Ukrainian Yak-52 training aircraft, shot down a Russian Orlan-10 drone over Odessa, according to several reports by the Ukrainian media.
Some videos shared on Telegram and X show the Yak-52 circling around the drone descending towards the ground on a parachute, which most likely automatically deployed.
View: https://youtu.be/MM7ZNYg3qlE
View: https://youtu.be/tF-KyWgQ390
How the Yak-52 shot down the drone is not clear.
According to some sources, the Ukrainian trainers have not been retrofitted with wing or fuselage-mounted machine guns due to the extensive and technically challenging modifications required to integrate such weaponry into the airframe.
View: https://twitter.com/front_ukrainian/status/1784284015568015548?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1784284015568015548%7Ctwgr%5Ef73689accdadb98dd777f7cc5a7f34a18545689d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheaviationist.com%2F2024%2F04%2F27%2Fukrainian-yak-52-vs-russian-uav%2F
The Ukrainian Militarnyi website reported that, although the Yak-52B variant retains the capability to carry GUV-8700 pods with machine guns or UB-32 pods with unguided rockets this configuration was produced only in one example. Therefore, the Russian drone was probably shot down by the second crew member, using a gun or automatic weapon.
View: https://twitter.com/DenysDavydovUA/status/1784285815117369789?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1784285815117369789%7Ctwgr%5Ef73689accdadb98dd777f7cc5a7f34a18545689d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheaviationist.com%2F2024%2F04%2F27%2Fukrainian-yak-52-vs-russian-uav%2F
The Yak-52
The Yakovlev Yak-52 is a Soviet-era primary trainer aircraft that was widely used for military pilot training. It was designed by Yakovlev Design Bureau and first flew in 1976. The Yak-52 is a two-seat, single-engine, all-metal monoplane with a low-wing configuration.
One of the distinctive features of the Yak-52 is its aerobatic capability but it is also known for its robust airframe, making it popular among aerobatics enthusiasts and airshow performers.
The Yak-52 is powered by a single Vedeneyev M-14P radial engine, providing sufficient power for aerobatic maneuvers and training flights. The aircraft has a tandem seating arrangement, with the student pilot sitting in the front and the instructor pilot in the rear. This configuration allows for effective training and communication between the pilot and instructor during flight.
In addition to its training role, the Yak-52 has also been used for light ground attack missions. Some variants were equipped with underwing hardpoints to carry machine gun pods or unguided rockets for ground attack missions.
The aircraft’s slow stall speed makes it perfect for SMI (Slow Movers Intercept) mission like the one reportedly carried out over Ukraine on Apr. 27, 2024.
The Orlan-10 UAV
The Orlan-10 is a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the Russian company Special Technology Center LLC (STC Orlan). It is designed primarily for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition missions. T
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t.me
True - Article 5 is not in play - that is why you are hearing EU nations calling for EU troops - BUT NOT UNDER NATO - getting into the mix. Naturally the US would be fine with this - having gone through the bulk of the Ukrainian men - just inject EU troops (but not US). The US gets to spin up Europe to keep the pressure on Russia while keeping their hands clean - giving the Russians no "legal" reason to strike US assets.
Snoopy vs Red BaronSame - EVENT - 2 totally different accounts - one of the problems following this war is the SPIN -
Which is correct - ???
DD Geopolitics
The most bizarre thing happened in Odessa (Region) today. Ukrainian channels posted how they used a Yak-52 training aircraft to shoot down a Russian "Orlan-10" recon drone. Turns out they shot down a Ukrainian UJ-22 drone, while the Yak-52 was also fired upon from the ground but got lucky. So...
The most bizarre thing happened in Odessa (Region) today.
Ukrainian channels posted how they used a Yak-52 training aircraft to shoot down a Russian "Orlan-10" recon drone.
Turns out they shot down a Ukrainian UJ-22 drone, while the Yak-52 was also fired upon from the ground but got lucky.
So long story short... Ukrainians used an old training plane to shoot down a Ukrainian drone, while almost shooting down their own training plane.
And the problem with AWACS is that they are very costly and very lengthy to replace. Shoot all the AWACS down and that is a resource no longer available for a long while...
Photo published by the Russian military reportedly shows a US-made Abrams main battle tank after it was crippled during fighting near the city of Avdeevka.
www.zerohedge.com
If they aren't going to use them . . . are they going to give em back or barter em for coke?Ukraine Withdraws Abrams Tanks From Frontlines After Russian Drone Attacks
BY TYLER DURDEN
SUNDAY, APR 28, 2024 - 06:00 AM
Authored by Will Porter via The Libertarian Institute,
The Ukrainian military has opted to withdraw its US-supplied M1 Abrams main battle tanks from the front lines due to the threat posed by Russian drones, American officials told the Associated Press. Kiev has reportedly lost several of the tanks since their long-delayed deployment in February.
The decision came as Moscow increasingly relies on UAVs for round-the-clock surveillance and air strikes, making the Abrams "too difficult… to operate without detection or coming under attack," the AP reported on Thursday. The tanks have been removed from the fight for an unspecified period as Kiev and Washington work to "reset tactics," Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Adm. Christopher Grady told the outlet.
Photo published by the Russian military reportedly shows a US-made Abrams main battle tank after it was crippled during fighting near the city of Avdeevka.
"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 added. "Now, there is a way to do it. 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."
Though the United States agreed to provide 31 Abrams in January 2023, the armor took months to arrive, and even longer before they first saw combat in February. Ukraine has so far lost at least five of the tanks, according to the AP, with Russian forces claiming several kills since the Abrams was first spotted on the battlefield. At least one of the tanks was reportedly crippled with a cheaply made kamikaze drone, part of Moscow’s growing fleet of surveillance and armed UAVs.
The ubiquity of drones in the conflict has meant "there isn’t open ground that you can just drive across without fear of detection," another senior defense official told the AP, explaining the decision to sideline the Abrams.
The move comes as Washington steps up assistance to Ukrainian troops following a lull in support, with Congress passing a massive $61 billion military aid package last weekend after months of gridlock in the House.
The Pentagon immediately approved a $1 billion shipment on Wednesday, including artillery rounds, air defense missiles, infantry fighting vehicles and a long list of other gear – the largest round of US aid in several months. Another $6 billion weapons package was announced on Friday which is to include munitions for the US-made Patriot air defense system.
Following a failed counteroffensive last summer, Kiev has repeatedly urged for additional weapons from its NATO sponsors, warning it would continue to lose ground to Russian forces without Western-made aircraft, armor and long-range missiles.
On Wednesday, the US State Department revealed it had already sent Ukraine its first shipment of longer-range ATACMS missiles last month, saying the decision was not announced “in order to maintain operational security for Ukraine at their request.”
Ukraine Withdraws Abrams Tanks From Frontlines After Russian Drone Attacks | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
Weren't these the wonder weapon that was going to change the course of the war?
www.thegatewaypundit.com
Ukraine Withdraws Abrams Tanks From Frontlines After Russian Drone Attacks
BY TYLER DURDEN
SUNDAY, APR 28, 2024 - 06:00 AM
Authored by Will Porter via The Libertarian Institute,
The Ukrainian military has opted to withdraw its US-supplied M1 Abrams main battle tanks from the front lines due to the threat posed by Russian drones, American officials told the Associated Press. Kiev has reportedly lost several of the tanks since their long-delayed deployment in February.
The decision came as Moscow increasingly relies on UAVs for round-the-clock surveillance and air strikes, making the Abrams "too difficult… to operate without detection or coming under attack," the AP reported on Thursday. The tanks have been removed from the fight for an unspecified period as Kiev and Washington work to "reset tactics," Joint Chiefs of Staff Vice Chairman Adm. Christopher Grady told the outlet.
"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 added. "Now, there is a way to do it. 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."
Though the United States agreed to provide 31 Abrams in January 2023, the armor took months to arrive, and even longer before they first saw combat in February. Ukraine has so far lost at least five of the tanks, according to the AP, with Russian forces claiming several kills since the Abrams was first spotted on the battlefield. At least one of the tanks was reportedly crippled with a cheaply made kamikaze drone, part of Moscow’s growing fleet of surveillance and armed UAVs.
The ubiquity of drones in the conflict has meant "there isn’t open ground that you can just drive across without fear of detection," another senior defense official told the AP, explaining the decision to sideline the Abrams.
The move comes as Washington steps up assistance to Ukrainian troops following a lull in support, with Congress passing a massive $61 billion military aid package last weekend after months of gridlock in the House.
The Pentagon immediately approved a $1 billion shipment on Wednesday, including artillery rounds, air defense missiles, infantry fighting vehicles and a long list of other gear – the largest round of US aid in several months. Another $6 billion weapons package was announced on Friday which is to include munitions for the US-made Patriot air defense system.
Following a failed counteroffensive last summer, Kiev has repeatedly urged for additional weapons from its NATO sponsors, warning it would continue to lose ground to Russian forces without Western-made aircraft, armor and long-range missiles.
On Wednesday, the US State Department revealed it had already sent Ukraine its first shipment of longer-range ATACMS missiles last month, saying the decision was not announced “in order to maintain operational security for Ukraine at their request.”
Ukraine Withdraws Abrams Tanks From Frontlines After Russian Drone Attacks | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
Weren't these the wonder weapon that was going to change the course of the war?
karlof1.substack.com
www.forbes.com
Same - EVENT - 2 totally different accounts - one of the problems following this war is the SPIN -
Which is correct - ???
DD Geopolitics
The most bizarre thing happened in Odessa (Region) today. Ukrainian channels posted how they used a Yak-52 training aircraft to shoot down a Russian "Orlan-10" recon drone. Turns out they shot down a Ukrainian UJ-22 drone, while the Yak-52 was also fired upon from the ground but got lucky. So...
The most bizarre thing happened in Odessa (Region) today.
Ukrainian channels posted how they used a Yak-52 training aircraft to shoot down a Russian "Orlan-10" recon drone.
Turns out they shot down a Ukrainian UJ-22 drone, while the Yak-52 was also fired upon from the ground but got lucky.
So long story short... Ukrainians used an old training plane to shoot down a Ukrainian drone, while almost shooting down their own training plane.
That is the problem - so many stories have just been made up or exaggerated that almost anything coming out of Ukraine is discounted. Somewhat the same on the Russian side. While the official Russian releases tend to be just facts and numbers - some Pro-Russian posters also tend to exaggerate.Maybe Ukraine propagandist need to practice their "glorious anti-orc incidents" before filming them for official release.
Looks like US is about to get schooled in the realm of cause and effect...
One of the many. Which have all fizzled. I guess it took the Rooskies longer to figure out the HIMARS and the counter-battery radars as much as anything, but they're all being destroyed routinely now. You know they're actively hunting the Patriot launchers but they've stumbled onto more than one of their storage warehouses.
I think the Washington elites just have a hard time processing the idea that they can't just do whatever they have an urge to do without any recourse whatsoever. You'd think they'd learn, but not so far.
