[THREAD]
British Matilda II tanks of B Squadron 4 RTR, Battle of Keren and Massawa area, February-March 1941.
Around 12-18 Matildas were sent to Sudan to help during East African campaign, with 16 being the most reliable estimate. And Matilda IIs proved to be very successfull.
I thought I’ve seen everything… Taliban EOD technician, aka when you go from planting IEDs to being on the receiving end of ISIS-K/NRF IEDs in just 3 years.
That’s peak irony there 💀
#Afghanistan
🇦🇫:
#Taliban
has recently held a new military drill with large quantity of former
#USA
🇺🇲 /
#NATO
weapons and vehicles.
International M1224 MaxxPro armored vehicles, M1117 armored vehicles, HMMWVs, M249 machine guns, M4A1 carbines with M203 grenade paunchers, M240
First images of OTO Melara M109L 155mm self-propelled guns delivered from Italy to Ukraine appeared today.
Despite Italian government keeping aid to Ukraine under secrecy, reportedly around 20-30 M109L were to be delivered to Ukrainian military.
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Turns out Russian T-72B3 (
#8876
warspotting list) destroyed on 7th of April 2022 in Nizhyn Rayon was present at 2021 Ekaterinburg parade.
Only two T-72B3 tanks were repainted to this unique camouflage just for the occasion. Weirdly enough it was also deployed to combat with it.
Four Leopard 1A5DK en route to Ukraine - July 13, 2023, city of Łomża, Poland.
Germany, Denmark and Netherlands are involved in delivery and refurbishment of over 135 Leopard 1A5s for the Ukrainian army.
Please credit me, this video is mine!
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Ukrainian Toyota Land Cruiser 70 series with TCI 900-3-2 tactical mobile communications system on the move in the east of country, 2023.
18 of these Toyotas were modified by TCI and delivered via US technical assistance program in 2020.
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@GloOouD
@AWAIZ24
Like the last time? There has been at least 2 videos of Russian soldiers surrendering to a drone, which then guided them to a friendly unit, even through fire. There have been even more such cases described.
This is unjustifiable war crime and perpetrators should be punished…
@GloOouD
@AWAIZ24
C’mon mate, you know this is completely wrong and there is no difference between this and previous cases. Had it been Russian drone, you would have called them out for it.
A Ukrainian MR-2 Viktor anti-drone system near frontlines.
115 of these
@excaliburarmycz
modernised ZPU-2 anti-air guns, on Toyota Land Cruiser 79 series, will be delivered to Ukraine, 15 of which were crowdfunded and 100 funded by Netherlands.
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I’m pretty sure these were in Ukraine for a while now. I witnessed 2x Mi-24V and 1x Mi-171Sh on 15th of May on Frýdlant nad Ostravicí airfield. Then, 30 minutes later, they flew straight towards Polish border.
Photos are mine, please ask for permission before sharing :)
[THREAD]
Russian Pantsir-S1 in camouflage for Iraq, March 2024, Eastern Ukraine.
Whether these Pantsirs are spare from allegedly cancelled Iraqi order or were redirected from the Iraqi deal is not known. But rumours and data might suggested...
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The tragic situation aside, this is one of the best looking camouflages applied to captured tanks from this war.
It uses very similar colours to one batch of modernised Shilkas, with the exception of missing black, different shade of base green, but brown and gray was added.
Ukrainian tank T-72B3 hitting a MRAP MaxxPro. We previously saw this situation from a Russian drone, but now detailed footage has emerged. Both vehicles are in Ukrainian-controlled territory and are likely to be evacuated and restored.
@Rebel44CZ
#UkraineRussiaWar
️
#Ukraine
Ukrainian BTR-82A shown on the latest exercise near border with Belarus, together with Ukrainian National Guard BTR-70s with very interesting patterns, symbols and slogans.
Russian T-54-3M (modernised Model 1951) taken out by an FPV drone that was used in direct assault near Robotyne, February 2024.
Previously T-54/55s were used only in artillery role but recently Russians started using them in direct assaults as well.
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[THREAD]
T-80BV Obr.2022g:
Okay, I'm surprised no one proposed this earlier.
There is a number of new upgraded T-80 tanks that I believe are being misidentified as T-80BVM Obr.2022g.
I believe these tanks should be called T-80BV Obr.2022g instead and here is why:
Ukrainian convoys in Kherson, once again, relatively recent pictures.
From T-64BV, BRDM-2, MT-LB with ZU-23-2, BMP-2 to Bogdan-2251 Ambulance, 4th gen Nissan Patrol, 3rd gen Mitsubishi Pajero Exceed and a bunch of other ex-civilian cars.
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Ukrainian 2S7 Pion nicknamed "Superbonker 9000" being used on the frontlines.
Looks like the crew removed some of the stickers, most likely due to need to apply identification markings and for covering tactical numbers.
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Ukrainian 47th Mechanized Brigade's M2A2 ODS-SA Bradley with very poorly painted pixel camouflage.
Judging by the different shades the light green has quickly washed off or it was painted over.
Ukraine is about to/received 109 M2A2 ODS Bradleys from USA.
2022 RU invasion of UA
This appears to be one of the first confirmation that Polish PT-91 Twardy have been delivered to Ukraine.
Note that the tank was modified with Kontakt-1 ERA on a part of the sideskirts, placed in mount similar to those previously seen on M-55S.
2022 RU invasion of UA
Tatra 815 SOT
These Tatras were made for special needs of Czech special forces unit SOG (Special Operations Group) in Afghanistan. Cabin was cut off to allow transportation by C-130 plane and the vehicles were fitted with various armament and equipment. Only 2 were ever made.
I believe this is the first photo of MR-2 Viktor anti-drone system in Ukraine.
MR-2 is a modernised ZPU-2 on Toyota Land Cruiser 79 series by
@excaliburarmycz
. Portion of 115 pieces (100 funded by Netherlands) is already protecting the sky over Ukraine.
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@GloOouD
@AWAIZ24
That's not how it works. Laws of war are very clear and apply for both sides the same way, no exceptions. This isn't invander x defender thing at all.
As for the surrender thing: note the difficult situation giding him through no man's land
@Haydenfreedom
@DarthPutinKGB
9 - Ukrainians did it, Russians could never
10 - Show me proof this was done by Russians
11 - This is not good enough proof
I might not be good at math but I counted 4 T-64BM2s at 2021 parade and another 3 were handed over to Ukrainian military in December 2021. That makes it at least 7 tanks confirmed to be upgraded to T-64BM2 2021 modernisation.
Russian forces destroyed an extremely rare Ukrainian T-64BM2. Possibly by TM-62 anti-tank mine.
This T-64 variant has an improved engine with a slightly raised engine compartment and turret ring. Only 2 have been confirmed produced with another 12 planned prior to the war
Czech Republic has donated 12 more T-72M1 tanks to Ukraine.
Since the beginning of the conflict, Czech army donated more than 50 T-72M1 tanks out of 86 total.
Pictures of the transport, in Štěpánov before being sent and T-72M1 from 73rd Tank Battalion.
2022 RU invasion of UA
Quite worn out and dirty Ukrainian 2S7 Pion and KamAZ-63501 used as ammunition vehicle.
KamAZ is likely captured from the Russian army (KamAZ-63501 was accepted into Russian army in 2009, in limited numbers produced for civilian market as well).
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
@oryxspioenkop
Wow, that’s an upgrade from “we shot down more TB2s than Ukraine ever had” to “we shot down more TB2s than Baykar ever produced”. I wonder what system has such an exceptional performance with ability to shoot down whole TB2 production to claim even non existing pieces :DD
Ukrainian T-64BV with unique and interesting camouflage and T-64BV Model 2017.
Pictures are just a few days old from Kherson region. You can see well the main visual differences, i.e. no IR searchlight but more ERA and new mudguards.
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Recent pictures of Ukrainian T-72EA tanks of 38th Separate Marine Brigade during training.
At least 2 such tanks are in service with 38th Separate Marine Brigade. Czech company, Excalibur Army, has so far supplied at least 37 T-72EA to Ukraine.
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First documented case of Ukrainians using Italian Iveco ACM 90 trucks in combat.
At least 6 of these trucks were purchased by Lviv businessman and donated to Ukrainian military. Whether any were donated by Italian goverment is currently unknown.
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Ukrainian T-72B3 Obr.2016g "KWA 306"
The tank was captured near Chernihiv with damaged right side, transmission, and commander's station was hit by HEAT projectile. The tank is also missing slat armour, but was upgraded with rubber flaps and stowage box.
2022 RU invasion of UA
This appears to be one of the first sighting of Ukrainian BMP-1A1 Ost.
Greece has reportedly delivered 40 BMP-1A1 Ost to Ukraine in exchange for 40 Marder IFVs. Surprisingly it is missing M2 Browning mount added on most of the Greek BMP-1A1 Ost fleet.
2022 RU invasion of UA
Ukrainian marines with T-80BV, BMC Kirpi and upgraded BTR-70D in Kherson offensive. Note the white stripe used as identification marking, increasing use of branches and camo nets. And T-80BV with fake skull of course.
Ukrainian T-90A, T-72B3 Obr.2016 and what I believe could be T-64B1 with Kontakt-1 ERA on the move near Bakhmut, 2023.
Both the T-90A and T-72B3 Obr.2016 were captured from the Russian army. Ukraine has recently pulled number of older T-64s from storage.
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I cannot stress this enough:
In order for Trophy APS to intercept incoming projectile, the armoured covers have to be down, which in this case they are not and this is a clear hit on the turret.
At the same time I'm actually surprised how little damage the tandem round caused.
KamAZ K-53949 Linza, 2S23 Nona-SVK and 2K22 Tunguskas in Ukrainian service.
Linza was armed with DShK machine gun and used to transport personnel, instead of wounded.
First Tunguska comes most likely from pre-war inventory, while the second might be captured from Russians.
Ukrainian BMR-64 armoured mine clearing vehicle based on T-64A with a fake barrel.
It's not uncommon for engineering vehicles to have fake barrels to mask their significance, though BMR-64s didn't have them from factory. Dated 11.2.2024 but likely older.
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What a joke, this will be huge blow to Twitter community.
DMs are one of the most important parts of this app. I’ve used it countless times to ask users for permission to post, had private conversations or simply had people reach out to me.
Bots was never an issue for me/others.
Ukrainian MSPV Panthera T6 are now confirmed to be used on frontlines.
It is not known who supplied/purchased them and in what quantity, but at least 3 pieces appeared in December of 2022. Pantheras are used by 47th Separate Assault Brigade.
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
UAE SOF GMV 1.1 vehicles
The M1288 GMV 1.1 is a light utility vehicle specially made to be ideal for airborne and special forces units. After USA, United Arab Emirates is the only known user of this very specialized vehicle. Some GMV 1.1s were shown at Union Fortress 8.
@UAWeapons
It's the first one here, there was 3 or 4 of them made. Quite famous conversion, the second vehicle is named "Axim" and they were frequently used around 2015 in Donbass region. Cannot believe it survived for such a long time, what a shame it has got captured.
[THREAD]
Slightly different topic than my usual focus but still closely related to military vehicles...
Klin-1 robotic complex used in 1986 Chernobyl disaster:
@Capt_Navy
You might want to look up definition of “terrorist attack,” ‘cuz military target without civilian casualties ain’t it in an open conflict ;))
Ukrainian T-72EA tank equipped with KMT-6 mine plough.
This photo is from around February 2023, location not given. Over 37 T-72EA tanks have been modernised and delivered to Ukraine by Czech company, Excalibur Army (info from 21st April 2023).
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
I absolutely love post-2008 Georgian 3 tone camouflage, it's a shame it is being replaced by plain green for a few years now.
Despite not being the most usefull camouflage in Georgian environment, it worked to some extent (specially during certain seasons) and was very unique.
Ukrainian M1083A1P2 5-ton MTV with B-kit armour.
This vehicle has yellow square markings, Combat Identification Panels (CIP) and camo net. It has also been weathered with mud on the sides on purpose to make it blend more in the environment.
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Off topic to my usual content, but I often read discussions on what should be sent to Ukraine. And I started wondering.,,
Why is there no discussion regarding M1117/MSFVs? Let’s start it.
First, I know 250 are to be refurbished and sent but why not finance new produced vehicles?
Ex-Czech 2K12M2 Kub-M2 in Ukrainian service.
Two batteries were pledged by Czech Republic, with first examples being spotted in Ukraine in August 2023.
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
It appears Azerbaijan has captured a piece of TOR-M2KM battery, specificically what appears to be a command post on KamAZ-63501 chassis.
Where are the TELARs and reloading vehicles remains a question (if any remain to begin with).
This Ashok Leyland Stallion was bought commercially by Petro Poroshenko, together with 10 DAF Leyland T244 trucks, Nissan Pathfinder, UAVs.
Ukrainian military received this donation on 14th of October, 2022.
15 December 2022
Indian Ashok Leyland Stallion operated by the Ukainian Armed Forces.
It is not clear how Ukraine acquired the main truck used by the Indian military.
Very rare Ukrainian T-64BVK Zr.2022 tank has been sighted once again.
This video serves as a confirmation that the tank is still around, being used and is well taken care of.
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Ukrainian T-64BVK (2022) seen moving somewhere in the eastern Ukraine.
T-64BVK is Kharkiv’s Armoured Plant T-64BV command tank modernisation. Extremely rare with most likely only one piece upgraded to this stansard.
[THREAD]
Iraqi Asad Babil/Saddam/T-72M or T-72M1 tanks with ACAV turret.
Shortly after creation of New Iraqi Army after invasion more than half of remaining or newly acquired T-72 fleet received protection for tank commander in the form of ACAV turret used previously on M113s.
Russian mobilised troops training on BMP-3s, Volgograd region, October 2022
The BMP-3s most likely come from storage, as they still sport heavily worn out old Russian 3 tone camouflage with provisionally painted tactical numbers.
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Ukrainian BMR-1 with KMT-9 mine-roller (picture from November 2022).
These were previously heavily used by Ukrainians in Donbass around 2015 till present and in Lebanon under UN in 2000-2009.
Source: "The T-54 & T-55 Research Group" on Facebook
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Let me throw in a few more:
- BMP-1 amphibious kit (spotted in 2011, picture by Milinme blog)
- SPH 122 self-propelled artillery (M109 chassis with D-30)
- ATS-59G with Sakr-36 MLRS
- T-55E MkII "Ramses" (phased out, picture by Milinme blog)
- T-55 ammunition carrier for M109
Some of the most interesting modifications & upgrades of Egyptian military equipment
- OT-62 Topas upgrade into an IFV
- BMP SPH, installing a D-30 122mm cannon on bmp-1 IFV
- M60 MBT upgrade
- Sinai-23 SPAD, integration of FCR, ZU-23 gun & 2× packed 9K32 Strela MANPADS on M113.
@UAWeapons
Note that the Ukrainian crew has repainted the end of the barrel with more yellow colour for better identification. I don’t think I’ve seen a single T-80BV that has been delivered with yellow that far on the gun barrel (all have the same pattern) and it’s clearly different shade.
"T-72B, the least original tank in the world"
This will be 2 part series. Part 1 will look at my thought process on why I think T-72B is the least original tank in the world and some of the criteria. Part 2 will briefly focus on unoriginality of T-72B tanks around the world.
📷 Additional units of 13th Jager Brigade and the National Guard of Ukraine have been deployed to the north to reinforce the border with Belarus, and prepare for any development.
#UkrainianArmy
Ukrainian 43rd Artillery Brigade’s PzH 2000 and Oshkosh M1070 HET.
This Panzerhaubitze came from the Italian army, due to placement of markings on the lower plate, lighter shade and different shapes of standard NATO 3 tone pattern, used only by Italy.
2022 RU invasion of UA
Ukrainian Oncilla and M1151A1 HMMWV with MCTAGS turret. The video is recent.
Polish produced Oncillas are in service since 2020. M1151A1s were quite rare compared to M1114s in Ukrainian service before the war. Now it's the most commonly supplied model.
2022 RU invasion of UA
Autonomous AI controlled M113 from Carmel future combat vehicle program has appeared in one of the recently filmed Hamas propaganda videos.
The vehicle is stripped of many components. This confirms IDF has also deployed their newest untested technologies.
2023 Israel–Hamas war
Ukrainian tanks during 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine:
T-64BV with scratch-built mudguards, anti-radiation cladding and yellow stripes (photographed on 18th of November 2022, Kherson region).
T-72M1 with Kontakt-1 and ex-Russian T-72B Obr.1989 with K-1 on mudguards and pixels.
Russian Remdiesel Z-STS Akhmat MRAPs in Ukraine.
Used only by Chechen forces and designed with operations in UA in mind, it is unknown in what quantity they were deployed. At least 20 Akhmats were delivered to Chechens in July 2022.
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Ukrainian M-ATV, MaxxPro MRAPs and YPR-765 with slat armour photographed during recent Zaporizhzhia counteroffensive.
I'm surprised to see improvised slat armour first appear on YPR-765 after such a long time, given its popularity and how common YPRs are.
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[THREAD]
Egyptian T-62E tanks and OT-62B Topas APCs confirmed to be still in active service, as Egypt recently showed them during military exercise "Raad 33".
Both types serve in units stationed near Suez canal and in Southern region. As of 2021 ∼200 T-62E remained in service.
@UAWeapons
As much as they offer amazing protection against IEDs and mines, from what I’ve read from veterans, they were heavy, prone to flipping and were often stuck in mud in Afghanistan. Leads me to think they are not ideal for UA, though I’m no expert and would like to see otherwise
@MyLordBebo
“Who then died shortly after” - what a pathetic excuse, surely they are going to at least post photographic evidence of bodies, their documents and identities, right? Oh wait, they don’t have any of that 😂
First confirmed loss of Ukrainian BPzV Svatava combat reconnaissance vehicle, Zaporozhye direction.
Unknown number was donated either by Czech Republic or Slovakia, with first examples appearing in May 2023. This one belonged to 118th Mechanized Brigade.
2022 RU invasion of UA
While some of the Ukrainian PzH 2000s are either fully green or in standard NATO pattern, it appears that at least one has mixture of both.
For reasons unknown, this crew operates Panzerhaubitze with certain spots (mostly sides) repainted with different shade of green.
Ukrainian Panzerhaubitze 2000 with "Good evening we are from Ukraine!" slogan and another wholesome slogan on the front.
Bonus: PzH 2000 with white crosses that appear to be fully green instead of standard 3 tone NATO pattern.
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Russian Pantsir-S1M providing coverage to the Crimean bridge, August 2024
The system wasn't in Russian service before invasion of Ukraine in 2022. First system in Russian service appeared on May 9, 2023 parade in Tula.
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@Mishak841
@zuzskywalker
@klimes_michael
@irenabursova
Tak doufejme, že ani jeden váš muž se nedíval na filmy nebo, nedej bože, četl knihy. Všechno tohle je totiž útěk od reality, jen hráči her mají větší kontrolu nad dějem a nebo si jej rovnou vytváří :))
A Ukrainian M270B1 MLRS delivered from the British Army and BMC Kirpi delivered by Turkey.
On 7 June 2022, British defence secretary announced that the UK would send three M270B1 MLRS to Ukraine. Later on this aid was increased to 6 examples.
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Eritrean Ch'ŏnma-ho I tanks
First time, and so far the only time, I spotted Eritrea is in possesion of these North Korean built T-62s was 2019 parade in Sawa. Most likely captured from Ethiopia during wars for independence, their number in service is unknown, but likely low.
Saw this picture being spread as “captured IDF Oshkosh used as platform to launch rockets into Israel.”
No, it was not captured, this M985A2 HEMTT has still IDF markings, has cope cage that were only applied shortly before the invasion began and, most importantly… 1/
@AndreiBtvt
Pretty sure the commander’s station didn’t fly off but someone disassembled it in order to get some of the inside components out. The insides are not damaged from the strike, however there are at least commander’s displays missing, gunner’s optic and other stuff.
Keep in mind Poland delivered ZSU-23-4 Shilkas many months ago. One of the first examples was spotted as early as September 2022.
This exact same Shilka was already filmed engaging enemy forces in October of the same year.
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
Looks like 🇺🇦 recived also unknown number of 🇵🇱 ZSU-23-4s Shilka. This is the first photo I see so far of 🇵🇱ZSU-23-4 in service with ZSU.
h/t:
@naalsio26
for the picture 🥰
No, Czech Republic is not sending any T-72M4CZ tanks and BVP-2 IFVs to Ukraine at this moment. This is just movement to regular exercise.
@ArmyRecognition
fix this!
I hereby declare this Russian T-72B3 to be the best looking B3 out of current conflict in Ukraine so far.
The combination of camouflage with camo nets, Russian flag on bore evacuator, RP-377VM1 jammer and cope cage is just impeccable. Also note the lack of invasion markings.
#Ukraine
:The 🇷🇺MoD claimed the destruction of Ukrainian Leopard 2 tanks during the recent counter-offensive- hitting a new level of cope.
The vehicles targeted by ATGM from Ka-52 not only don't resemble tanks but are in fact innocent agricultural equipment- a sprayer & combines.
Hezbollah recently released footage of Almas ATGM with claim that they have hit Iron Dome system.
However, there is a catch... already in the video there were many missing details and some pointed out to it being a decoy.
Now confirmed as decoy thanks to the aftermath photo:
Ethiopian T-55 modified to carry 2A18 (D-30) 122mm and unknown tractor with M1954 (M-46) 130mm howitzers. Unknown vehicle seems to be mix of T-62 chassis with homemade cabin. Notice modifications on T-55 conversion, e.g. Chinese style side skirts.
1998-2000 Eritrean–Ethiopian War