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​Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine

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Digest of Defense Express on the main events of the year / Photo credit: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Digest of Defense Express on the main events of the year / Photo credit: The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Digest of Defense Express on the main events of the year

Russia’s Tank Fleet is Rapidly Turning Into a Soviet One: a Visual Statistics of Losses

Norwegian researcher Ragnar Gudmundsson, analyzing verified losses from February 2022 to June 2023, paints a stark picture. Categorizing tanks by production/modernization date, he reveals a trend: losses disproportionately fall on those built or modernized under the russian federation.

The T-90 tank Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
The T-90 tank / Photo credit: Yaroslav Halas, Zenger News

Seven russian MiG-25 Aircraft Will Be Taken for Spare Parts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

On October 6, 2023, the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine published a statement announcing that the Cabinet of Ministers had approved the Decree of the President of Ukraine regarding the implementation of the National Security and Defense Council’s decision. According to this decision, more than 800 units of movable property of the aggressor country and its residents are to be confiscated.

Read more: Chronicle of the russian federation Crimes in Ukraine: February 2022 - December 2023
The MiG-25 aircraft Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
The MiG-25 aircraft / Photo credit: MilitaryAviation

Admiral Kuznetsov is in Critical Condition, russia Blames the Shipyard

The Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier is out of service. Russia imposed a fine of 1.5 million rubles on the shipyard. According to the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, the Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier is in a poor condition. It is out of service for a refit at the 35th Shipyard in Murmansk, russia.

The Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
The Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier / open source

Additional 9,000 Armored Vehicles Could be Resting in russian Storages

Based on public satellite images published in different periods of time, OSINT analysts HighMarsed and CovertCabal calculated the number of armored equipment the Armed Forces of the russian federation still have in long-term storage.

The Defense Intelligence Commander: We Outsmarted the Entire russian Fleet

The commander of the special forces group of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, with the callsign Pein, revealed the details of the Boyko Towers returning operation in an interview with 1+1 journalists.

The russians may attempt to recapture what was lost, but Ukrainian special forces are prepared for such a scenario Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
The russians may attempt to recapture what was lost, but Ukrainian special forces are prepared for such a scenario / Photo credit: The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine

Russia Admits the S-400 System Cannot Repel Ballistic Missiles Even with Newest 40N6 Interceptors

Russian state-owned newspaper Izvestia inadvertently admitted that the S-400 air defense system cannot engage ballistic missiles while trying to promote its supremacy over Western missile systems.

The 48N6 missile for the russian S-400 surface-to-air system Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
The 48N6 missile for the russian S-400 surface-to-air system / open source

The Second Ship of russia’s Black Sea Fleet Exploded On a Naval Mine in the Sevastopol Raid in Three Days

On Friday, October 13, another warship of the Black Sea Fleet of the russian federation was damaged at the roadstead of the temporarily occupied Sevastopol. This is evidenced by videos and photos circulating on the Internet.

Patrol ship of project 22160 of russia’s Black Sea Fleet Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
Patrol ship of project 22160 of russia’s Black Sea Fleet / open source

India Backstabs russia by Developing Own S-400 System: Project Estimated at $2.5 Million and Only 5 Years

India has launched a national program called Project Kusha to develop a long-range air defense missile system with a range of up to 350 kilometers, the capability to engage low-visibility aircraft and the ability to intercept ballistic missiles.

The S-400 missile system Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
The S-400 missile system / open source

The Armed Forces of Ukraine Have Whole Tank Company of Captured T-80 Tanks

The Armed Forces of Ukraine has captured over 540 russian tanks since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. A number of them are being repaired and deployed into battle against the occupiers. In a recent interview with ArmyInform, a fighter known by the callsign Vovk, who leads a tank company, revealed that the entire company is now equipped with captured T-80 tanks.

Ukrainian forces capture and use russian tanks in battle against occupiers Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces capture and use russian tanks in battle against occupiers / Photo credit: ArmyInfrom

One Captured T-90 Tank Led to Billions of Dollars Loss for russia

The capture of a single T-90 tank by Ukrainian forces resulted in significant financial losses for russia. Defense Express discusses the implications and consequences of this capture, highlighting the impact it had on russia’s military capabilities and expenditures.

The T-90M Proryv main battle tank Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
The T-90M Proryv main battle tank / open source

The UK Defense Intelligence: the Shootdown of the russian Su-24M Aircraft near Snake Island Underscores Several Critical Factors

Ukrainian air defenses shot down a russian Su-24M bomber near Snake Island in a victory highlighting the island’s symbolic significance and the challenges of air operations. The Su-24M’fs loss and the near impossibility of rescuing its crew underscore the effectiveness of Ukrainian air defenses, demonstrating the ongoing struggle for air dominance and the symbolic importance of Snake Island.

Russian S-24M aircraft Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
Russian S-24M aircraft / open source

Russia Complains on Quality and Quantity of North Korean Artillery Shells

Despite receiving North Korean artillery ammunition, the russian military is facing issues with its accuracy and performance. This is likely due to a lack of proper firing tables and potential errors in the ammunition itself.

The artillery shells Defense Express Defense Express’ Annual Review: the Evolving Landscape of Warfare in Ukraine
The artillery shells / open source
Read more: Chronicle of the russian federation Crimes in Ukraine (December 2023)