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Satellite imagery from Maxar confirms the destruction of several ECMs in the Ukrainian strikes on the 107th Arsenal of the GRAU early Wednesday. 13 ECMs have been visually identified as being heavily damaged or completely destroyed, with this number expected to rise.
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🧵Sentinel-2 satellite imagery confirms the destruction of the majority of ECMs from the 107th Arsenal of the GRAU in Toropets. This has enabled a more comprehensive BDA to be possible.
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The ensuing fires spread to nearby storage sites, which continue to burn, and could cause additional ECMs to overheat and result in further damage over the next few days. The following images show the significant destruction wrought upon the facility.
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Assessment of the 2 completely destroyed ECMs in the public Maxar images shows that while the revetments appear to have limited damage in some areas of the facility, Russia's ammunition storage practices have contributed to significantly higher levels of destruction.
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Toropets’ 107th Arsenal was featured in Tochnyi's most recent research article. To read more about this facility and others, you can find it here:
Credit to
@BrianE6B
for BDA of the 107th Arsenal of the GRAU.
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Over the past week, reports have emerged that Kazakhstan has seized a number of Russian assets at Baikonur Cosmodrome. Indications point to the Kazakh authorities having seized the assets of JSC "TsENKI" at Pad 45/1 (Baiterek).
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1/5: The Storm Shadow missile is a precision-guided munition used by the UK's Royal Air Force and the French Air Force, among others. It has a published range of up to 500 km (250-300 km for export version) and can hit targets with a high degree of precision.
Significant damage resulting from openly-stored ammunition is also evident, with the north-eastern areas of the facility shown following.
This confirms the hazardous consequences of Russia’s ammunition storage practices, as referenced in yesterday’s thread.
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The original construction process of the bunkers, which later became the 107th’s ECMs is shown here - consisting of bunkers shallow in depth, thin perimeter walls, ~ 2.5 metre roof slabs, and the sides not the roofs of each ECM covered, further nullifies Bulgakov’s claims.
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In 2018, Russian Minister Dmitry Bulgakov claimed that the 107th Arsenal could withstand a nuclear strike. The Ukrainian strikes on the facility by conventional munitions invalidates these claims.
The following image - the official statement from the Russian MoD on 2/6/18.
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Acronyms:
▶️BDA - Battle damage assessment
▶️ECMs - Earth-covered magazines
▶️SWIR - Short-wave Infrared imagery which captures wavelengths between 1.4–3 Micrometers, used for detecting moisture, vegetation, wildfires and distinguishing different materials or surfaces.
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Under the ICC's Rome Statue Article 8(2) b (ix) - Russia's attack on the Spaso-Preobrazhensky Cathedral in Odesa is considered a war crime.
"It is easier to denature plutonium than to denature the evil spirit of man."
- Einstein.
Daily figures can obscure context. Russian casualties surged since fall mobilization. They're now losing 1.5 battalions/day, or a brigade/week. Credit goes to AFU's heroism for this breathtaking level of attrition. Thanks
@ragnarbjartur
for the dashboard.
Toropets’ 107th Arsenal was featured in Tochnyi's most recent research article. To read more about this facility and others, you can find it here:
Credit to
@BrianE6B
for BDA of the 107th Arsenal of the GRAU.
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🐝The Wild Hornets continue their extraordinary success fighting for Ukrainian lives and land.
▶️ Please join Tochnyi tomorrow at 9.30pm Kyiv / 15.30 ET / 12.30 LA,
For a second interview with this notable FPV drone group 🚁
Link in the next tweet! 📡
Russian drone operators are committing horrific war crimes in Kherson, targeting civilians with drone-dropped grenades and FPV attacks. From elderly to children, no one is safe from this brutal terror.
Check out the in depth analysis by
@kelley7622
on our website
Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade just shared additional footage of their assault on 🇷🇺's 72nd S of Bakhmut. 3 parts;
1st - Infantry dismount from their YPR-765s and begin assaulting Russian positions with grenades, smoke and small arms. At 1:40 an armored group is shown.
🚁Today we are so lucky to have
@wilendhornets
joining our stream for an interview. We will talk about the story behind their success and the way forward for drone production in Ukraine.
⏰22:00 Kyiv | 21:00 CET | 15:00 EST
Link to stream in next tweet📺
Sunday 1800 UTC (2pm New York time) we are joined by Serhii Korovayny
@Serhiikorovayny
. Serhii is a photojournalist who is reporting about the situation in Kherson. He took this famous photo which was re-posted by President Zelensky.
Tune in at our usual time of 2100 Kyiv, 2 PM New York, for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly!
Panelists
▶️ Colby Badhwar,
@ColbyBadhwar
▶️ Joseph,
@JThomason88
▶️ German Aid to Ukraine,
@deaidua
▶️ John Ridge,
@John_A_Ridge
🗒️Ukrainian state traditions have more than 1000 years of history. In the Middle Ages, the predecessor of Ukraine – the Kyivan Rus – was one of the biggest states in Europe. Since its inception, Ukrainians have been members of the European family of nations.🇺🇦
Rheinmetall's commitment to Ukraine 🇺🇦 is on the rise.
▶️ The initial pledge of 30,000 155mm artillery shells is near completion, but demand is soaring.
▶️ Production rates must increase to meet the new 200k pledge (Analysis by
@HartreeFock
, data by
@deaidua
).
#Rheinmetall
A photo which holds particular significance for one member of our team,
@deaidua
- "This photo reminds me of how even the smallest and the (perceptively) most insignificant deliveries can actually have a big impact".
Moscow's systematic war crimes against Ukraine - the
@UN_HRC
's latest report.
1) Wilful killings & attacks on civilians.
2) Unlawful confinement, torture, rape.
3) The forced abduction and deportations of Ukrainian children.
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Unmasking the horrors of war: A brutal display of Russian war crimes on the Ukrainian border leaves the world in shock. The Kolotilovka Massacre—beheadings, desecration, and a chilling video that exposes the barbarity.
Read the full story by
@kelley7622
:
Yesterday we had a very interesting chat with Dima, an FPV builder from Kyiv. He and his team at
@wilendhornets
are a truly amazing group of people and we recommend anyone whom are interested in drone warfare to check out the episode!
🐝
Link to the video below ⬇️
On
@Tochnyi
at our usual time of 1800 UTC we have a very special interview with the CEO of Ukrainian Veterans' Foundation,
@uvf_eng
, Natalia Kalmykova.
Please tune in to hear of their latest vital life saving work and the international collaboration currently occurring.
📺 During yesterday’s Tochnyi stream,
@wendy_dyers
investigated how russians stole art from Mariupol. A terrible crime against Ukrainian culture and identity.
Check out the full video in the next tweet ⬇️
🚨An in depth report on RU war crimes: "Preying on the Innocent: Drone Pilots Circle like Vultures Over Kherson’s Most Vulnerable"
RU drone operators are devastating civilians. In our latest article,
@kelley7622
exposes the human cost of this tactic.
All at
@Tochnyi
express our deepest condolences to the family of Victoria Amelina following her death from injuries sustained from the Russian attack on
#Kramatorsk
on June 27.
As a writer her research into Russian war crimes was significant and will have a lasting impact.
Please join us Friday, March 10th for
@tochnyi
talks, featuring Michael Weiss
@michaeldweiss
1:00pm Los Angeles
4:00pm New York
2100 London
2200 Warsaw
2300 Kyiv
Yesterday,
@pravda_eng
revealed that the 🇺🇦 Gov. has declared 🇫🇷 company Auchan an “International War Enabler”. This comes after an investigation by
@LeMonde_EN
,
@the_ins_ru
and
@bellingcat
demonstrating the company’s involvement in operations in favour of the Russian military.
5/5: Overall, the Storm Shadow missile combines precision guidance and advanced sensors to create an effective weapon against heavily fortified targets. Its ability to penetrate reinforced structures and evade enemy defences make it a vital tool for modern air forces.
2/5: The missile is designed to be used against high-value, well-defended targets( bunkers and hardened aircraft shelters) It uses a combination of GPS and inertial guidance to navigate to its target, and has advanced sensors to help it avoid obstacles and enemy countermeasures.
Tune in at our usual time of 2100 Kyiv, 2 PM New York, for another episode of Tochnyi Weekly!
✅ Weekly Ukraine news report,
💥 Battlefield Video Walkthrough,
✅ Border Issues analysis,
💥 De-bunking Misinformation.
Join in on twitter live or youtube!
Rumour has it that Longbowman Robin of Locksley of the 5th Cheshire Archers (NATO) was killed in a drone strike on an underground base in Dnipro today. The bunker was located 1,200m below the surface of the earth.
RIP Hero. 🇬🇧🇺🇦
Live now on
@tochnyi
-
@Charlesrei1
and
@AndrewPerpetua
discuss the extensive level of defences Ukraine has encountered during this counter offensive.
WW1 saw innovation, to reach objectives, occur at great cost - what does Ukraine's innovation in 2023 look like?
3/5: The Storm Shadow missile is equipped with a tandem warhead, which allows it to penetrate deep into reinforced targets before detonating. This makes it highly effective against even the most heavily fortified structures, including underground bunkers.
The entire team at Tochnyi is saddened to hear of the passing of David Knowles at the
@Telegraph
.
An outstanding journalist and advocate for Ukraine, our deepest sympathies are with his family, colleagues and friends.
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of our colleague, David Knowles.
David was a talented journalist and a much-loved friend and a colleague. He will be greatly missed.
The entire team at Tochnyi wishes everyone a happy new year.
We will be back in 2024.
There's no broadcast today, but our extensive catalogue of work from 2023 - on YouTube streams and, of course, our popular Spotify and Apple podcasts, is always available.
слава україні 🇺🇦
This Sunday,
@Tochnyi
features an interview with CJ,
@casualartyfan
and a Ukrainian Artilleryman - Please tune in at our usual time of 1800UTC, for a specialised analysis of Ukrainian artillery.
In case you missed the detailed discussion between
@John_A_Ridge
and
@FRHoffmann1
about the recent Ukrainian strikes on russian radar installations and the potential new military targets within russia, it's available now on YouTube!
4/5: The missile's low radar cross-section and small size make it difficult to detect and intercept, even by advanced air defense systems. This gives it a high probability of success, even when used against well-defended targets.
Dnipro is the 4th largest city in Ukraine and named after the Dnipro River. Since the full scale invasion of 2022 it has become an important logistics hub for humanitarian aid and transit point for people in the east displaced by the war. 1/3
At the Munich 2023 conference, Zelensky dismissed the likelihood of Belarus becoming involved in the conflict, arguing that the people in Belarus were not willing to fight against Ukraine and that Belarusian troops would suffer considerable losses if they did become involved.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy opened the annual Munich Security Conference, calling on his Western partners to keep supporting his country.
“The Russian Goliath has already begun to lose,” he said.
🐝The Wild Hornets have had extraordinary success fighting for Ukrainian lives and land.
@Tochnyi
has the privilege of interviewing them in 25 minutes.
Keep your questions coming in for
@eDrotning
and
@HartreeFock
!
A comprehensive update of the Kursk invasion is available at
@AndrewPerpetua
's YT channel.
@giK1893
has been following the chain of events closely, and gives a good run down in the stream. We recommend checking it out if you are looking for validated good information.
Tigran Ohannisyan and Nikita Khanganov - murdered by the Russian occupiers in Berdyansk on June 24th 2023. Tigran had been tortured for five months prior to his deaths. Both boys had lived lives under constant surveillance following their release.
▶️🔔
Tomorrow, Sunday April 28th at 2100 Kyiv during our Tochnyi Weekly stream, we are happy to announce we will feature a live interview with Italian journalist Cristiano Tinazzi
@tincazzi
📡 Tochnyi is live with the latest updates and news on Ukraine's Palianytsia.
Panel:
▶️ Joseph Thompson,
@JThomason88
▶️ Colby Badhwar,
@ColbyBadhwar
▶️ German Aid to Ukraine,
@deaidua
At 2130 Kyiv / 2030 Berlin / 1430 New York /1130 LA 📺
Ukraine’s financial position has improved enough that the spread between the official and real exchange rate has dropped from 42 to 7% in 6 months. Thanks to a stronger fiscal position and help of allies the country is now perceived robust and reliable.
On September 7th, compelling evidence emerged on social media showcasing the debut of a cutting-edge heavy drone deployed by the Ukrainian army. This innovative prototype showcased its remarkable capabilities by successfully targeting multiple Russian trenches.
On Sep 27, 2023, a new railway construction in occupied Ukraine's south. The line connect Malovodne to Kuteinykove. Construction at Burne and Malovodne began in July & mid-August. Current progress: 45km, aiming for a 75km route with a river crossing south of Staromarivka.
Pad 45/1 and 45/2 were originally built to support the Ukrainian-manufactured Zenit family of launch vehicles. Roscosmos was undertaking a project to convert Pad 45/1 for use by Irtysh (Soyuz-5), an under development launch vehicle.
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These actions, combined with intensifying sanctions against Roscomos, may spell the end of Irtysh. With Proton's retirement, Roscosmos will become further dependent on Soyuz-2.1 and infrequent Angara launches.
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U.S. experience in Iraq and Afghanistan has demonstrated that the human cost of PTSD can vastly exceed that of actual combat operations.
Ukraine will have to care for an enormous number of veterans with profound physical and psychological injuries for the foreseeable future.
After more than a year of war, Ukrainian soldiers are experiencing intense symptoms of psychological stress, including nightmares, poor sleep, guilt, anxiety and panic attacks, according to interviews with troops and psychologists treating them.
📡 Join Tochnyi today, at our usual time of 2100 Kyiv/2000 Berlin/1400 EDT
▶️ S500 v ATACMS -
and in depth analysis by
@John_A_Ridge
with
@ColbyBadhwar
▶️ The latest news, on German Aid to Ukraine and more, with
@deaidua
&
@JThomason88
▶️ Research 📋 announcements
Link below!
The European External Action Service named Russia as the main disinforming country in 2022, using state media and pro-Kremlin channels to spread fake news and justify its war against Ukraine.
#Disinformation
#RussiaInvadedUkraine
#UkraineWillWin
📡 Today on Tochnyi Weekly, US Aid update and RU warcrime reports
Panel:
▶️ Joseph,
@JThomason88
▶️ German Aid to Ukraine,
@deaidua
▶️ Erlend,
@eDrotning
▶️ Brendan,
@kelley7622
▶️ Colby,
@ColbyBadhwar
⏰ Sunday at 21:00 Kyiv
🔗in next tweet. Watch live on YouTube
📡 Please join a special Tochnyi Talks today at:
23.30 Kyiv
17.30 New York
14.30 LA
▶️ How the US discharge petition can get 61 billion USD Aid approved.
✅ Will Attig,
@WillAttig
✅ The John Ridge Account
@John_A_Ridge
✅ Erlend,
@eDrotning
and more.
Tochnyi in Italiano
🎙️
Mercoledì sera parleremo degli sviluppi riguardanti la guerra dei droni e il loro impatto sul fronte. A seguire discuteremo del problema della propaganda russa in Europa e in Italia 🇮🇹🇺🇦
▶️
@HartreeFock
▶️
@PBarba391
▶️
@eDrotning
Ukrainian Marines report significant losses for Russian forces: 3,500 soldiers impacted, with 1,200 casualties and substantial hardware setbacks. The Armed Forces of Ukraine showcase strategic victories along the Dnipro River.
In the southern axis of Valyka Novasylka, UA forces have made significant progress in liberating several towns as part of their offensive. The latest update confirms the liberation of Staromaiorske, which was substantiated by a video showing Ukrainian soldiers present in the town
The entire Tochnyi team congratulates the team of
@20DaysMariupol
for winning
#BestDocumentary
.
From the outset, this film was greater than merely one
@TheAcademy
ceremony.
It stands as a piece of filmmaking depicting the modern epochal - and the values intrinsic within.
All of the team at
@Tochnyi
would like to wish every Ukrainian, wherever they are in the world, a happy Day of the National Flag of Ukraine,
День Державного прапора України.
Two years ago, millions of Ukrainians had lives and livelihoods, looking forward to futures they had earned.
Futures for themselves,the next generation,generations to come.
The entire Tochnyi team mourns the loss of irreplaceable Ukrainian life,whose legacies will never fade.
📡 In less than 6 weeks' time, the UK will have a
#GeneralElection
.
What's the
@LibDems
' stance on supporting Ukraine?
Tochnyi caught up with Party Leader
@EdwardJDavey
on the campaign trail, who told us.
Catch the full interview tomorrow on Tochnyi, at 2100 Kyiv 🇺🇦
📋Dear Tochnyi fans on Twitter, YouTube, Reddit and more:
Today's Tochnyi Weekly is being re-scheduled for tomorrow,
▶️ Monday 22nd April at 2100 Kyiv/1400 ET.
We have our latest FPV research, German Aid Update, Military analysis and much more to bring you.
See you then!
Please join us at 2100 Kyiv today for the latest from:
✅ Ukraine & the support it is receiving from its allies -
with
@JThomason88
&
💥German Aid to Ukraine -
@deaidua
✅ The frontline where the future of millions of lives are being decided with
@eDrotning
&
@hizzo_jay
🇺🇦
Today on a special Tochnyi Talks: Ben
@ulyssecolonna
interviews "Russian Bridges & Power Grids"
@BruckenRuski
about how Ukraine can degrade russian infrastructure as their ability to strike deeper increases.
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We want to know what you would like to know!
Ask us anything about Russias illegal war, the Tochnyi Project, and everything in between. Simply reply to this post and we will attempt to answer your question on our next podcast!
After an article published by
@TheEconomist
, claiming there are only two rotary forges in russia, our researcher Daniele
@HartreeFock
started looking around for more forges. He found one, and it is very modern. Check out his article for more details