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Ukraine - Russia Invasion conflict
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According to a video posted on Telegram on September 8, 2023, there are reports that the Ukrainian Armed Forces have deployed a remotely-controlled mine-clearing vehicle, possibly the Bozena-5, for demining operations in an unspecified area of Ukraine. Upon reviewing the footage, it appears that this could be the first instance of the Bozena 4 being seen in Ukraine.
According to a recent tweet by Flash News UA, the Australian firm Electro Optic Systems (EOS) is set to supply Ukraine with a total of 160 Slinger anti-drone systems. EOS Executive Vice President Matt Jones has disclosed that Ukraine will take delivery of 110 of these systems to be mounted on M113 APCs, with an additional 50 systems being installed on Bushmaster APCs, the latter undertaken by a company known as "Praktyka."
According to Russian sources on September 7, 2023, PJSC Kurganmashzavod, a subsidiary of Rostec, has recently supplied a shipment of BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles to the Russian Ministry of Defense, which will be likely headed to Ukraine. This shipment includes both newly manufactured BMP-3 units and those that have undergone significant overhauls to maintain operational capability. Each BMP-3 unit now comes equipped with additional protection kits (ADS), consisting of anti-cumulative grilles and specialized armored screens.
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense officially approved the KH-S7, a locally produced FPV combat drone, for operational use within the Ukrainian armed forces on September 7, 2023. The development of this drone began last summer and involved engineers and military personnel who had previously worked on drone projects as a hobby.
In a tweet from visgrad24 dated September 7, 2023, it was revealed that 190 Roshel Senator MRAP armored vehicles have been ordered for the Ukrainian National Police and border guards by the U.S. State Department. MRAP vehicles are highly useful in the conflict in Ukraine, as the terrain is extensively mined by Russian forces, making the presence of such vehicles more than necessary for Ukrainian forces.
According to a Telegram video published by Sofa Assault Brigade on September 7, 2023, the Ukrainian Armed Forces operating in the Zaporizhzhia region successfully detected and located an unconventional Russian mobile Lancet launcher. This information was promptly relayed, allowing artillery units to target and destroy the identified vehicle using a guided M30 GLMRS missile launched from an M142 HIMARS.
According to a video posted on Telegram on September 5, 2023, Ukrainian forces reportedly lost a third UK-supplied AS90 Braveheart 155mm tracked self-propelled howitzers. This incident occurred on the same day and in the same sector as the destruction of the Challenger 2 tank, within the Zaporizhzhia oblast. On January 15, 2023, the Army Recognition editorial team reported that the United Kingdom delivered 30 AS90 Braveheart to Ukraine.
According to a tweet posted by chilim67 on September 2, 2023, the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost one of its 20 Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) that had been upgraded with Kontakt-1, a type of Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) developed by the Soviet Union. This destruction occurred on the Zaporizhzhia front and was executed by a Russian Lancet drone.
In a recent development reported by Russian television on September 3, 2023, Russian authorities have initiated a substantial upgrade of their air defense capabilities in response to a rising wave of drone attacks, particularly in the Moscow region. This initiative has led to the establishment of new positional air defense structures, which take the form of fortified embankments and towers constructed from metal or reinforced concrete. Additionally, it has prompted the relocation of Pantsir-S1, Pantsir-S2, and Arctic-specific Pantsir-SA air defense systems.
As reported by Militarnyi, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on September 1 announced in a video message that a large batch of armored "medevacs" will be delivered to the Ukrainian army. He did not specify with which state the supply was agreed, what type(s), what specific quantity and what terms are in question. Ukraine currently uses various armored medical vehicles.
According to a tweet by Status-6 on September 4, 2023, Ukrainian Forces made their inaugural deployment of the Bradley M7 Fire Support Team (BFIST) on the Zaporizhzhia front. This vehicle, designed for target identification and facilitating the coordination of indirect artillery fire, seems to be equipped with the Bradley Reactive Armour Tiles (BRAT) dynamic protection kit.
Following Switzerland's recent contribution, Estonia has now stepped up to aid Ukraine's demining efforts. The Estonian Association of Rescuers, Päästeliit, has purchased a Dok-Ing MV-4 demining machine worth over a million euros for Ukraine's State Emergency Service. Named "Yaroslava" in honor of Ukrainian high-jump world champion Yaroslava Mahuchykh, the machine is set to be delivered to Ukrainian rescue teams in the coming days. The Estonian Embassy in Ukraine confirmed the upcoming delivery. Funding for this significant purchase was provided by Estonian businessmen Kristjan Rahu, Priit Koit, and Valdur Laid, the heads of UG Investments.
In a tweet from Ukrainian Front dated September 4, 2023, it was announced that a new batch of Lavr "Titan-S" armored vehicles is on its way to Ukraine. The Lavr "Titan-S" is a multi-purpose, mine-resistant vehicle designed for use in intense combat zones.
According to a tweet by War Noir on September 5, 2023, Russian Forces successfully destroyed one of the 14 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) donated by the United Kingdom to Ukraine. The incident occurred near Robotyne in Zaporizhzhia Oblast and targeted a tank belonging to the 82nd Air Assault Brigade.
According to a tweet from the Ukraine Ministry of Defense on September 2, 2023, Ukrainian Special Forces located and destroyed a Buk-M1 system. This system included the 9K37 Buk-M1 launcher, the 9A39M1 reloader, and the less common 9S18 Kupol, a component responsible for detecting and designating missile targets in the BUK system.
According to a tweet by Praise The Steph on September 4, 2023, Ukraine recently conducted a firing exercise using its modified MT-LBu, which is equipped with a BM-7 Parus remote-controlled weapon station. However, it remains unclear whether this firing event was part of a test or a combat mission.
In a video released, on 17 August 2023, by the Russian Ministry of Defense, the automatic mortar 2B9 can be seen in action. This mortar system is unique because it operates with magazines and is capable of sustained fire thanks to its magazine system. This lesser-known equipment is what we will focus on.
According to a tweet by Praise The Steph on September 3, 2023, the Ukrainian 1st Separate Brigade of Special Purpose has deployed the new 2S22 Bohdana 3.0 into active service. This updated version of the 2S22 Bohdana is mounted on a Czech Tatra 815-7 chassis and features a Puma armored cab manufactured by the Czech company Excalibur Army. The Ukrainian army has now at least 4 Bohdana in three variants (1.0, 2.0, and 3.0), each with its own 6x6 truck chassis.
In a tweet from AFV Recognition dated September 3, an unconventional pairing was spotted: the MT-LB multi-purpose armored vehicle fitted with a 2M-3 twin 25mm naval gun turret. Although the combination appears unstable, the presumed objective of this setup is not accurate fire but rather indirect fire and suppression.
In a recent development reported on Russian social media on August 3, 2023, the Russian armed forces deployed the TOS-2 Tosochka flamethrower 220mm thermobaric rocket launcher vehicle on the Ukrainian frontline in the Kharkiv region. This deployment marks a critical phase in the system's testing through live combat operations, sparking speculation that, similar to the T-14 Armata, the TOS-2 may soon enter the final development stage before mass production.
According to a video published on Social Network on September 2, 2023, the Ukrainian army has upgraded about 20 Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) with Kontakt-1 a type of Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) that was developed by the Soviet Union. In fact, the Leopard 2A4 is not protected like the Leopard 2A6. In its basic version, the Leopard 2A4 does not have armor protecting against modern ammunition and latest-generation anti-tank missiles.
On September 1, 2023, a photo emerged on the Russian social network 'VK' confirming that the Russian army had destroyed the first CAESAR 155mm 8x8 self-propelled howitzer, which had been donated by Denmark to the Ukrainian armed forces.
Recent images published on the Russian social networkd VK on September 1, 2023, reveal that the Ukrainian Armed Forces' 32nd separate mechanized brigade uses the French-donated Milan 2T Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) in its military arsenal. This advanced anti-tank missile system, equipped with tandem-shaped charge warheads, is specifically designed to counteract the reactive armor mounted on Russian tanks currently deployed in Ukraine.
According to a video by oscar198o on September 1, 2023, the Russian Army deployed a previously undisclosed armored train known as the "Yenisei" on the Ukrainian front. This train serves the purposes of technical reconnaissance and material transportation, alongside the previously mentioned "Baikal" and "Volga" trains. This information validates the existence of more than five armored trains in Russia, contrary to previous beliefs. Notably, the details presented in this video align with existing portrayals of Russian armored trains, including their armament, which comprises ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft gun systems and at least one BMP-2 IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) mounted on a flatbed railway car.
In a tweet from ArmaduraXXI dated September 1, 2023, the Ukrainian army captured a Russian Buk-M1-2 air defense system using the chassis of a T-72 tank. This development raises questions about the technical and operational capabilities of the Buk-M1-2 system. This article delves into the technical specifics of the Buk-M1-2.
