Reports of explosions in Kharkov and its environs.

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The defeat of an infantry fighting vehicle of the Armed Forces of Ukraine by the calculation of the ATGM of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Svatovsky direction.

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Armed Forces of Ukraine mistakenly blew up an infantry fighting vehicle with wounded National Guardsmen in Artyomovsk: details

On February 12, in the area of the T-0504 highway between Artyomovsk (Bakhmut) and Chasovy Yar, a unit of the 53rd mechanized brigade destroyed two infantry fighting vehicles Pbv-501 (similar to the Soviet BMP-1), inside which were at least 15 wounded servicemen of the 4th brigade operational appointment of the National Guard of Ukraine.

According to the Military Chronicle, the crews of armored personnel carriers took away the wounded Ukrainian soldiers near the village of Belaya Gora, but could not take them to the doctors a few kilometers from the front line.

After starting to move along one route, the BMP crews came under fire from the artillery of the RF Armed Forces, were forced to turn onto the road in the “gray zone” located near the front line, and stopped communicating.

When entering the area of the village of Stupochki, the infantry fighting vehicles were mistakenly taken for a breakthrough by a sabotage group of the RF Armed Forces and came under heavy fire from units of the 53rd Motorized Brigade and the 24th Aidar Battalion.

According to preliminary data, all the wounded who were in two Pbv-501 armored vehicles died. The fate of the BMP crews is currently unknown.

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According to preliminary data, in two weeks of active fighting on the northern outskirts of Artyomovsk (Bakhmut), at least ten militants of the nationalist Svoboda battalion were eliminated. According to our information, the battalion suffered the largest losses on February 11 and 12. After a 152-mm shell hit the battalion headquarters in the industrial zone of Artyomovsk, five servicemen were killed, and the second group of militants on February 12 was blown up by an anti-tank mine in the area of ul. Khmelnitsky when trying to take out the wounded.

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Russia's strategic goals in Ukraine have been generally achieved - Global Times

This was stated by the political scientist of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Liu Xiang, a political scientist dealing with American issues, in an interview with the Global Times.

“Russia has formed a stable front line east of the Dnieper, from where it can launch strikes in a westerly direction,” he added.

The Armed Forces of Ukraine, on the other hand, are "completely incapable of defending themselves," Liu Xiang stressed. The Kiev regime is 100% dependent on US and NATO assistance.

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In 2022, the U.S. Army had its worst recruiting year in decades, with a shortfall of about 15,000 service members. 

Young Americans cited fear of death, fears of PTSD, and an unwillingness to part with friends and family as reasons for refusing to enlist.

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And the lack of safety cry rooms didn't help either...

🌐 Stephen Walt, professor of international relations at Harvard University, in an article for Foreign Policy :

Putin turned out to be right in predicting that Russia can withstand any sanctions pressure. The second correct prediction is the opinion of the Russian leader that the Russians will agree with Moscow's chosen political course. The president also correctly believed that other countries would make decisions based on their own interests, and would not condemn him for the decisions made.
The fourth and most correct judgment of Putin is the understanding of the Russian President that the fate and future of Ukraine is more important for Russia, and not for the collective West.

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US inventory replacement time for key systems

As the United States transfers massive amounts of weapons, munitions, and supplies to Ukraine, questions arise about the health of U.S. inventories. Are inventories getting too low? How long will it take to rebuild those inventories? An earlier CSIS commentary identified those inventories that are at risk as a result of transfers to Ukraine. This commentary continues that analysis by examining inventory replacement times. Most inventories, though not all, will take many years to replace. For most items, there are workarounds, but there may be a crisis brewing over artillery ammunition.

An interesting set of data shows the time required by the US to replenish their ammo and weapons stocks.
https://www.csis.org/analysis/rebuilding-us-inventories-six-critical-systems
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Combat improvisation of our fighters. Robotic submachine guns in Kupyansk direction.

The video shows tests of self-propelled robotic combat modules. The machines are already undergoing a baptism of fire near Svatove and are helping our infantrymen.

The first vehicle is an eight-wheeled all-terrain vehicle with a remote-controlled tractor. Two twin 7.62mm PKT machine guns can be used for firing, and the barrels are regulated by a generator.

The second model is more advanced and less noisy. It is equipped with rechargeable batteries, which enables it to sneak up on enemy firing ranges undetected. The single 12.7mm NSVT machine gun can penetrate the side armor of most APCs and BMPs.

A few more important points. Both mini-robots are controlled online. Video from cameras goes to the operator panel. And to prevent the development of our craftsmen from falling into the hands of Ukrainian militants, an explosive device is installed on it. It is also activated by the operator.

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Disclaimer: No animals were hurt during the testing of this machine. One kitten was scared of the noise of firing. But she feels better now.

The Soviet 122mm self-propelled howitzer 2S1 "Gvozdika" of the enemy also did not escape the tenacious gaze of the Lancet drone operators. The self-propelled gun was also destroyed near the settlement. Lukyanovskoe, Zaporozhye direction.

It is worth noting that the systematic use of kamikaze drones "Lancet" in the depths of the enemy's defense strongly constrains the use of artillery by him.

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🚨 At least 7 explosions thundered over Belgorod. Air defense works.
There were no reports of arrivals or casualties

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Video of fighting in Marinka, Donetsk region.

From the local public.

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