Ukr War Up EXTRA: Mobik Moaning Analysis, Nazi Wagner PMC, & Challenger 2 Challenge
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"These guys could be having the job in the local wherever, going about their normal life, but instead they are being sent into battle to die."
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Analysis of Russian Mobilized Soldiers' Complaints
- Chris O'Wickey's thread analyzes videos posted by Russian mobilized soldiers (mobiks) from at least 16 regions complaining about poor training, lack of equipment, brutal commanders, and being used as "meat" in suicidal assaults
- The videos represent a fundamental issue with Russian forces' training and mobilization
- Complaints come primarily from poorer, peripheral regions of Russia
- The current wave of videos coincides with Russia's offensive, showing a lack of training, preparation, and low morale
Aerial Footage of Ukrainian Fighter Jets
- Beautiful aerial footage is shown of Ukrainian fighter jets flying in evening skies
- Despite Russian claims of shooting down many Ukrainian planes, Ukraine keeps the actual numbers secret
Intelligence Uncertainty Terminology
- Intelligence agencies use specific terminology to convey uncertainty in their assessments
- Terms like "likely," "probable," and "almost certainly" correspond to percentage ranges of confidence
- The ISW (Institute for the Study of War) uses these terms in their assessments
British Challenger 2 Tank Availability
- Out of a fleet of 227 Challenger 2 tanks, the British Army only has 157 available for operations
- The UK is donating 14 Challenger 2s to Ukraine, prompting allies to pledge Abrams and Leopard 2 tanks
- Upgrading Challenger 2s to Challenger 3s may be limited by the poor condition of tanks in storage and closed production lines for spare parts
- The lack of depth in the UK's heavy armor raises concerns about sustaining operations in a contested environment like Ukraine
Mud Season Challenges
- Mud season has arrived in Ukraine, making it difficult for vehicles to traverse the terrain
- The muddy conditions, along with mines, will likely prevent major offensives in the next couple of months until the ground solidifies
Neo-Nazi Symbolism in Wagner Group
- A Russian Ministry of Defense video shows a soldier wearing a neo-Nazi symbol (the Kolovrat) used by the Wagner Group
- Dmitry Utkin, alleged founder of Wagner, has Nazi tattoos, contradicting Russia's claim of "denazifying" Ukraine
- Far-right representation in Ukraine's government is lower than most of Europe, contrary to Russian propaganda
Analysis of Russian Mobilized Soldiers' Complaints (Part 2)
- Mobiks cannot protest the war itself, only their conditions, as questioning the premise would be considered outside legitimate discussion in Russia
- In the current wave of videos, mobiks complain about being incorporated into Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics (DPR/LPR) military forces without proper documentation, leading to issues with pay, leave, and veteran benefits
- DPR/LPR officers are accused of sending mobiks on suicidal assaults, viewing them as expendable
- Tensions exist between Russian mobiks and DPR/LPR soldiers, with the latter blaming Russia for dragging them into the current war
- Corruption in the DPR/LPR, run as criminal enclaves, causes further discontent among mobiks
Wrap up
Jonathan thanks Chris O'Wickey for providing fascinating insights into the issues faced by Russian forces. While acknowledging that Ukraine also faces challenges with mobilization, training, and equipment, the thread offers valuable details on the problems evident in the Russian soldiers' videos. Jonathan appreciates the support from his audience and plans to continue producing extra content to cover his backlog of topics.
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