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On December 10, 2023, British Defence Intelligence reported a significant Russian airstrike conducted on the night of December 7, targeting Kyiv and central Ukraine. This operation marked the first use of heavy bombers, specifically the Tu-95 BEAR H, in such attacks since September 21, 2023. These bombers were deployed to launch a series of cruise missiles, notably the Kh-101, also known by its NATO code designation AS-23A KODIAK. The strike involved at least 16 Air-Launched Cruise Missiles (ALCMs) fired from the Caspian Sea region, a known operational area for these aircraft.

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According to Russian social media on December 3, 2023, the Russian Armed Forces utilized an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) for the first time in a medical evacuation (medevac) mission. Video footage depicts the 87th separate rifle regiment employing a homemade ground-based unmanned platform for tactical resupply and casualty evacuation in the Avdiivka direction, an area marked by intense fighting.

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The Archer self-propelled howitzer system, recently acquired by Ukraine, has been used for the first time in combat in the current conflict with Russia. The Swedish Defense Minister, Pål Jonson, announced on November 3, 2023, that eight Archer systems had been delivered to Ukraine, a fact revealed by the Swedish news agency SVT.

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As reported by Praise the Steph on December 6, 2023, the Ukrainian 56th Separate Motorized Mariupol Brigade has been observed deploying and utilizing the Czech Dana M2 152mm self-propelled howitzer, manufactured by Excalibur Army. This marks the first known use of the Dana M2 in combat, suggesting a new phase in the military capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces.

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As reported on Russian social media as of November 5, 2023, the Russian Armed Forces have captured their first Bradley M2A2 ODS-SA Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) near the villages of Avdiivka and Stepove in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. The captured Bradley, which was supplied by the United States to Ukraine, was equipped with the BRAT protection kit.

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The British Ministry of Defense's intelligence services disclosed on December 4, 2023, that the Russian military and Wagner Group have likely sustained significant casualties in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to their report, Russian Ministry of Defense forces have potentially suffered between 180,000 and 240,000 wounded and around 50,000 fatalities since the conflict's inception on February 24, 2022. Additionally, the Wagner Group, a private military company, is estimated to have incurred approximately 40,000 wounded and 20,000 fatalities.

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As reported by OSINTtechnical on December 3, 2023, Ukrainian soldiers from the Khorne drone group demonstrated resourcefulness in Donetsk Oblast. They successfully located, repaired, and put into service a 1950s-era Soviet GAZ-69A off-road vehicle, which is the predecessor of the UAZ-469 4x4 vehicle launched in 1972.

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According to a tweet from Ukrainian Front dated December 3, 2023, the Omega special forces have been spotted using the "Sivalka" multiple rocket launcher system. This system, an innovation in the Ukrainian arsenal, utilizes unguided S-5 missiles, originally designed to be launched from aircraft.

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According to a tweet by the Defense of Ukraine dated December 2, 2023, Poland has delivered 18 AHS Krab self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine, thereby enhancing the Ukrainian artillery arsenal amid the ongoing conflict. This transfer comes from Poland's military stockpiles, a detail confirmed by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.

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Several Russian T-90M Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) deployed in Ukraine are now equipped with an advanced anti-drone armor package including Block 1 ERA (Explosive Reactive Armor). This upgrade comes in response to the rising threat posed by loitering munitions, commonly known as "suicide drones." These munitions have been a game-changer in modern warfare, particularly due to their capability for top-attack strikes against tanks.

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On November 27, 2023, recent images of a BMP-1TS from the Ukrainian armed forces, equipped with the Spear combat module, were leaked online, marking a significant advancement in Ukraine's military capabilities modernization. The upgraded BMP-1TS, an enhanced version of the Soviet-era infantry combat vehicle, has been developed by the Kyiv-based research and production company Promintex since 2014 and was first presented at a parade in Kyiv in 2021.

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On November 6, 2023, Pavlo Petrychenko, the drone commander of Ukraine's 59th Motorized Brigade, released a drone video on social media showing a precise strike that demolished three antennas atop a building. This daring operation, captured and broadly disseminated through the video, is reported to have taken down a sophisticated Russian electronic warfare system, the Pole-21, located near Donetsk on the eastern front.

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On November 26, 2023, Russian social media unveiled a significant development on the Ukrainian front: photographs of an unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) being used in the trenches. According to testimonies from Russian soldiers, the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in addition to utilizing kamikaze aerial drones, have begun deploying remote-controlled ground drones. These UGVs, described as maneuverable and silent, are equipped with heat sensors and detonate near targets, proving to be formidable in clearing defensive positions such as trenches.

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A video released on the Russian social media platform Telegram on November 28, 2023, reveals the deployment of the new Scalpel loitering munition by Russian forces in Ukraine. This development signifies a notable transformation in contemporary warfare strategies and technologies, particularly highlighting the evolving role of loitering munitions in the Russian military's operations.

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In a significant development in military technology, the Russian armed forces have recently deployed in Ukraine an upgraded version of the Lancet loitering munition, also known as a kamikaze drone able to counter drone nets and countermeasures. This new model exhibits remarkable improvements in combat capabilities against armored vehicles, as evidenced in a video released on the social network Telegram.

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According to Militarnyi on November 19, 2023, the Ukrainian Armed Forces deployed at least one Bradley M2A2 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and one Leopard 2A6 Main Battle Tank (MBT) in response to Russian attacks in the Avdiivka direction. The Bradley was engaged near the Avdiivka coke-chemical plant, and the Leopard 2A6 operated near the village of Stepove.

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Citing information published by the Russian defense website "Top War", the Russian armed forces in Ukraine have deployed about 50 TOS-1A and TOS-2 which are considered as one the most destructive weapon systems in the world. In fact, booth artillery systems fire thermobaric rockets producing a high-temperature explosion with a significantly longer blast wave than conventional explosives. This makes them particularly effective against entrenched positions and in urban combat scenarios.

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As reported by Andrei_bt on November 18, 2023, Russian soldiers adopted an unconventional strategy known as the 'Giraffe' concept to provide anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) operators with an elevated vantage point. The shared video depicted an ATGM system, likely a Kornet system, mounted on the telescoping platform of a civilian 4x4 truck. The presumed location was a wooded area within Russian-occupied Ukraine.

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As reported by Albina Fella on November 18, 2023, a Ukrainian sniper associated with the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) recently achieved a new record for a successful sniper shot. Using the Ukrainian Horizon's Lord sniper rifle chambered in 12.7×114mm HL, the sniper hit a Russian soldier with a 12.7x114 Wildcat cartridge at a distance of 3,800 m, surpassing the previous record of 3,540 m. A video has been released to provide evidence of this achievement, clearly depicting the precise hit on the Russian soldier.

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