Update on Russian military operations in and around Ukraine for November 5, 2022
– US assistance to Ukraine increasingly depends on “refurbishing” antiquated weapons kept in storage as current inventories of weapons run low;
– Russian tanks continue to roll out of factories while those in storage are also being upgraded and deployed;
– British state media admits Ukraine faces difficulties in taking Kherson city;
– Russian forces continue preparing for protracted combat while Ukraine races against the clock in terms of energy, economics, and material support for combat operations
References:
US DoD – $400 Million in Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine (November 4, 2022): https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases…
Defense News – US, Netherlands go Dutch to refurbish Czech tanks for Ukraine: https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon/…
Dmitry Medvedev (Telegram) – Uralvagonzavod visit: https://t.me/medvedev_telegram/198
Defense Blog – Syrian Army receives the upgraded T-62M main battle tanks from Russia: https://defence-blog.com/syrian-army-…
Michael Kofman on Russian T-62s being brought out of storage: https://twitter.com/kofmanmichael/sta…
Military Watch Magazine – Building a Mechanised Corps for the Donbas: Why Russia is Modernising its T-62 Tanks For Re-Commissioning: https://militarywatchmagazine.com/art…
BBC – Russia-Ukraine war: At the front line of Ukraine’s struggle for Kherson: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe…
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