The Watchman On The Wall

The Watchman On The Wall
Eph 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Verse 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Monday, October 17, 2022

The War In Ukraine, SITREP Oct. 17, 2022

 


Russia makes massive gains in strategic Ukrainian city; 'Situation most difficult' in Bakhmut

Oct 16, 2022 Russian forces are making gains in the strategic Ukrainian city of Bakhmut, located in the Donbas region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has described the situation 'very difficult'. Kyiv's forces are experiencing a more determined resistance from the Russian troops. Fighting has become particularly intense in the eastern Donetsk & Luhansk provinces bordering Russia. Watch this video to know more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLpOqZMWzlU



 

Kyiv scrambles to save power after Russian missile strikes, Putin’s ‘winter blackout strategy’


Oct 15, 2022 Ahead of the grim winters, Vladimir Putin has now unveiled a new strategy to weaken Ukraine’s resolve. Putin’s forces are now targeting electricity and water in Ukraine’s capital city. Kyiv residents have been urged to cut down on electricity use in the evenings, after a Russian missile strike disabled a power installation near the capital. Watch this video to find out more about Putin’s strategy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dEaHxtzeA4 



 

Zaparozhia Nuclear Plant Crisis

Oct 15, 2022 There is an ongoing crisis at the Zaparozhia nuclear power plant, and this video tries to understand the basis of the crisis, and what directions it might take.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-95CBaD7Rt4

 


 

Russians survive miraculously: Tigr-M hits Ukraine mine, crew unhurt

Oct 17, 2022 The Tigr-M combines the traits of an all-terrain vehicle & a speed maneuverable car. Armored hull welded from steel sheets, fastened to the frame in 10 points via rubber pads. All the windows and doors in the hull are provided with bulletproof glasses. A platform for mounting weapon systems, reconnaissance, electronic warfare etc.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9spyiudUsI



 

Russians create World War II-like defense line in Luhansk

Oct 17, 2022 The Russians are working on a World War II-like defense line in the Luhansk region. The defense line consists of 'dragon teeth' rows, followed by a trench to stop vehicles. After dragon teeth rows & the trench are the fighting positions for infantry & vehicles. Control over entire Donbas (Donetsk + Luhansk) a key objective for the Russian Forces. Luhansk 'liberated' by Russia, Donetsk has witnessed some of the war's heaviest fighting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxZQGYwDyK8


 


In Luhansk region, the Russians are installing anti-tank ditches and dragon teeth

Oct 12, 2022 Russian media reported that Russian mercenaries from the so-called "Private Military Company Wagner" were involved in the work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ8XrloWlDc

 

Battle in Starobilsk direction

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GgQ7ByaHws



 

Putin watches NATO nuclear drills over Northwest Europe & the North Sea

Oct 17, 2022 'Steadfast Noon' - Nuclear deterrence exercise over Northwest Europe & the North Sea. NATO exercise amid heightened tensions with Russia. 14 nations with up to 60 aircraft, including bombers, fighters & surveillance planes. The NATO states that have organic nuclear weapons capabilities are the U.S, UK & France. Legend of the Cold War, B-52 Stratofortresses will be a part of the NATO exercise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeC9R5QxhXo

 



Russian Forces smash S-300 missile system, Ukraine bid to thwart attack fails

Oct 17, 2022 The Russins destroyed launchers of the Ukrainian S-300 surface-to-air missile system. A Russian drone destroyed the S-300, designed by the Soviet union in the 1960s & 70s. Ukrainian Armed Forces (AFU) fired a missile at the Russian Lancet ZALA drone, but failed. The S-300 engages aircraft, provides some cruise & ballistic missile defense capability. The S-300 system warhead: 133 KG (5V55) or 143 KG (48N6) high-explosive fragmentation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbn0cNgfxLM



Russians attack Kyiv with swarm of Iran-made Kamikaze drones 5 times

Oct 17, 2022 Russia unleashed a second wave of drone attacks on Ukraine's capital city of Kiev, within a week of the last attack in the aftermath of Kerch Bridge blast. Ukraine has again alleged that Vladimir Putin's forces used made-in-Iran suicide drones, called Kamikaze, to attack Kiev. The recent attack on Kiev comes as fierce fighting continues in three of the four regions that Russia annexed from Ukraine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5boIzd_hjtA



Zelensky’s forces struggle to regain Kherson from Putin’s men; Russia holds the line

Oct 17, 2022 Russia has claimed to have repelled Ukrainian military advances in the strategic Kherson region annexed by Russia days ago. Russian defence ministry claimed that 'significant losses' have been inflicted on AFU during the fierce fighting. Russia also targeted Ukrainian troops in the eastern region of Donetsk. Watch this video to know more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8aP08IkamE

Russia's ally Belarus joins Moscow's war on Ukraine; Russian troops reach new border



Oct 17, 2022 Nearly 9000 Russian troops are to be deployed in Belarus as part of a new joint force to 'protect its border'. The first batch of troops has arrived in Belarus and will be stationed soon. Minsk called the move 'purely defensive' amid fears that Belarus could join Russian forces in their offensive in Ukraine. Last week, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, agreed to set up a 'regional force'. Lukashenko claimed that Zelensky was plotting to attack his country. Meanwhile, Zelensky called for an international observers' mission to be placed on the Ukraine-Belarus border. Watch this video to know more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxVpR7yZN7s

 

Russia shoots down Ukrainian jet in ‘spl op zone’ I Russian OSA Air defence system in action

Oct 16, 2022 Russia has claimed to have shot down a Ukrainian fighter jet in a "special operation zone". The Russian Ministry of Defence has shared footage of its OSA air defence system in action. In the footage, a Russian crew inside the OSA air defence system fires multiple rockets. Ukrainian fighters fly low combat sorties to avoid Russian air defence systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine's defence ministry has so far neither confirmed nor denied Russia's claim. Watch this video to know more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgYeFiSK7Jc



Su-25 jets rain missiles on AFU as Russia repels AFU advances

Oct 16, 2022 Su-25 is a slow-moving aircraft but is heavily armored & easy to service. Heavily armored airframe & fuel tanks; a protective, bathtub-style cockpit. 10 wing pylons to carry a variety of missiles, as well dumb & laser-guided bombs. The Sukhoi's redundant control schemes increase the chances of surviving a hit. Watch this video for more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xW8cHhR9T-o

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