NATO - The Ukraine
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Snake Island – Gut Feelings and Impressions
Since 14th April 2022, Snake Island became a centre of gravity in the War for Ukraine. The loss of the Moskva caused two things to happen in that theatre…
Radical changes in the way the Black Sea Fleet trained for war, with obvious intense work-up phases around Crimea, and a renewed focus on using SI as a land replacement for the cruiser.
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Sat in his HQ in Sevastopol, Admiral Osipov had a few obvious problems in the weeks after Moskva went down. The Ukrainians clearly had the capability to kill warships at sea. Using TB2 drones and fixed-wing, they harassed the small Russian garrison on Snake Island mercilessly.
Any convoys to reinforce would have to dog leg to keep out of range of surface-to-surface missile batteries, and with only a small concrete pier and relatively narrow ramp, disembarking vehicles was going to be problematic. Any ships he sent would inevitably be seen by the various NATO assets airborne in theatre, and so the Ukrainians would know. Drifting mines, and the ever-present threat of a couple of Ukrainian fighter jocks with their hair on fire, streaking in to kill anything flying the Russian flag.
So, why bother? - See - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/snake-i ... U0UtH1blEg
Since 14th April 2022, Snake Island became a centre of gravity in the War for Ukraine. The loss of the Moskva caused two things to happen in that theatre…
Radical changes in the way the Black Sea Fleet trained for war, with obvious intense work-up phases around Crimea, and a renewed focus on using SI as a land replacement for the cruiser.
This article was contributed to the UK Defence Journal by @osint88 and @SP1AUTOINJECT, you can find out more about them by clicking on their Twitter usernames. This article is the opinion of the author and not necessarily that of the UK Defence Journal. If you would like to submit your own article on this topic or any other, please see our submission guidelines.
Sat in his HQ in Sevastopol, Admiral Osipov had a few obvious problems in the weeks after Moskva went down. The Ukrainians clearly had the capability to kill warships at sea. Using TB2 drones and fixed-wing, they harassed the small Russian garrison on Snake Island mercilessly.
Any convoys to reinforce would have to dog leg to keep out of range of surface-to-surface missile batteries, and with only a small concrete pier and relatively narrow ramp, disembarking vehicles was going to be problematic. Any ships he sent would inevitably be seen by the various NATO assets airborne in theatre, and so the Ukrainians would know. Drifting mines, and the ever-present threat of a couple of Ukrainian fighter jocks with their hair on fire, streaking in to kill anything flying the Russian flag.
So, why bother? - See - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/snake-i ... U0UtH1blEg
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Russia sends two patrol ships in the Romanian Exclusive economic Zone
According to information published by Военный Осведомитель on June 18, 2022, two patrol ships of Project 22160 of the Russian Navy were filmed to the south of Snake Island in the exclusive economic zone of Romania. One of the ships was equipped with a Ka-29 helicopter, and the other with a Tor-M2KM SAM system mounted on the stern.
Continues at - https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... -zone.html
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According to information published by Военный Осведомитель on June 18, 2022, two patrol ships of Project 22160 of the Russian Navy were filmed to the south of Snake Island in the exclusive economic zone of Romania. One of the ships was equipped with a Ka-29 helicopter, and the other with a Tor-M2KM SAM system mounted on the stern.
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Two Russian Navy's corvettes enter Danish Territorial WatersPelican wrote: ↑Sun Jun 19, 2022 4:39 pm 2 Russian Navy warships operating off Danish island in Baltic yesterday
Matches broadly with claimed Russian Navy violated Danish territorial waters earlier that day.
Denmark has supplied Harpoon to Ukraine and was hosting a democracy festival on the island
See - https://twitter.com/CovertShores/status ... 9551145989
And - https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ru ... 022-06-17/
According to information published by H I Sutton on June 18, 2022, two Russian Navy's corvettes (Buyan-M class and Tarantul class) violated the Danish territorial waters north of the Baltic Sea island of Bornholm.
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9 ways the UK Armed Forces provide support for NATO
The UK is strengthening its support to NATO allies to provide a stronger defence, here are 9 ways the UK is supporting NATO
Includes naval aspects see - https://medium.com/voices-of-the-armed- ... 98a94f60af
Thousands of British troops support NATO in Europe
British forces will complete a series of planned exercises across Europe this month one of the largest deployments since the Cold War
The exercises this month will see tanks, tracked artillery guns and armoured fighting vehicles deploy across Europe from Finland to North Macedonia, demonstrating British forces’ ability to integrate with NATO allies and preserve peace across the continent.
The UK Armed Forces will work alongside thousands of troops from NATO allies and JEF (Joint Expeditionary Force) partners in the defensive exercises. NATO is a defensive alliance, designed to preserve peace, prevent conflict and protect its people; these exercises are part of ensuring the alliance is prepared to respond to any threat from any direction.
Continues with reports of the scope of the exercises at - https://medium.com/voices-of-the-armed- ... b350465213
Also see -https://medium.com/voices-of-the-armed- ... f082ee1b8c
The UK is strengthening its support to NATO allies to provide a stronger defence, here are 9 ways the UK is supporting NATO
Includes naval aspects see - https://medium.com/voices-of-the-armed- ... 98a94f60af
Thousands of British troops support NATO in Europe
British forces will complete a series of planned exercises across Europe this month one of the largest deployments since the Cold War
The exercises this month will see tanks, tracked artillery guns and armoured fighting vehicles deploy across Europe from Finland to North Macedonia, demonstrating British forces’ ability to integrate with NATO allies and preserve peace across the continent.
The UK Armed Forces will work alongside thousands of troops from NATO allies and JEF (Joint Expeditionary Force) partners in the defensive exercises. NATO is a defensive alliance, designed to preserve peace, prevent conflict and protect its people; these exercises are part of ensuring the alliance is prepared to respond to any threat from any direction.
Continues with reports of the scope of the exercises at - https://medium.com/voices-of-the-armed- ... b350465213
Also see -https://medium.com/voices-of-the-armed- ... f082ee1b8c
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US DoD to deliver 18 coastal and riverine patrol boats to Ukraine
According to information published by the U.S. government on June 24, 2022, the U.S. DoD announces the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $450 million to meet critical needs for Ukraine’s fight. Capabilities in this package include 18 coastal and riverine patrol boats, which could be Mark VI.
See - https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... kzYZc5TbrE
According to information published by the U.S. government on June 24, 2022, the U.S. DoD announces the authorization of a Presidential Drawdown of security assistance valued at up to $450 million to meet critical needs for Ukraine’s fight. Capabilities in this package include 18 coastal and riverine patrol boats, which could be Mark VI.
See - https://www.navyrecognition.com/index.p ... kzYZc5TbrE
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Video showing Russian missile is fabricated, fact-checkers report
A video claiming to show a Russian Kinzhal missile destroying a Ukrainian arms depot was created using visual effects, fact-checkers at The Associated Press and Reuters report. The video was created by a CGI artist who used the same background and sound effects in multiple videos.
See - https://twitter.com/i/events/1539369635857895424
A video claiming to show a Russian Kinzhal missile destroying a Ukrainian arms depot was created using visual effects, fact-checkers at The Associated Press and Reuters report. The video was created by a CGI artist who used the same background and sound effects in multiple videos.
See - https://twitter.com/i/events/1539369635857895424
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