Russia is a long-term customer of Austria's GFM since the Soviet era (1970s).
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August 17, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Russia is a long-term customer of Austria's GFM since the Soviet era (1970s).
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Russia solved a key bottleneck in artillery production by using an Austrian company's equipment.
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August 17, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Russia solved a key bottleneck in artillery production by using an Austrian company's equipment.
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and vehicles, which Ukraine continues to destroy at rates clearly higher than during 2024.
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August 17, 2025 at 8:06 AM
and vehicles, which Ukraine continues to destroy at rates clearly higher than during 2024.
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There are two exceptions: artillery, which Ukraine continues to destroy at the same rate as during 2024;
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August 17, 2025 at 8:02 AM
There are two exceptions: artillery, which Ukraine continues to destroy at the same rate as during 2024;
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The clearest change is in special equipment (radars etc.), where amounts destroyed by Ukraine are down 98.6 percent from the October 2024 peak.
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August 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
The clearest change is in special equipment (radars etc.), where amounts destroyed by Ukraine are down 98.6 percent from the October 2024 peak.
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Up to 290 MLRS in store for the next attack.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Up to 290 MLRS in store for the next attack.
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Russia now has an estimated number of 1500-2300 armored fighting vehicles in store.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Russia now has an estimated number of 1500-2300 armored fighting vehicles in store.
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The total estimated number of tanks now in store is between 700 and 1470. (Same method as above.)
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August 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The total estimated number of tanks now in store is between 700 and 1470. (Same method as above.)
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The total estimated amount of heavy equipment now in store for the next attack come to a total of 3200-5000 pieces, when comparing to a) the all-time high and b) to the level on Oct 9, 2024.
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August 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The total estimated amount of heavy equipment now in store for the next attack come to a total of 3200-5000 pieces, when comparing to a) the all-time high and b) to the level on Oct 9, 2024.
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Russia is getting ready for the next phase. Heavy equipment is being saved. This started around the time Trump was elected (November 2024).
August 15, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Russia is getting ready for the next phase. Heavy equipment is being saved. This started around the time Trump was elected (November 2024).
Number of vehicles continues to be above 2024 levels.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Number of vehicles continues to be above 2024 levels.
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Number of destroyed artillery is at the 2024 levels.
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August 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Number of destroyed artillery is at the 2024 levels.
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Number of heavy equipment destroyed by Ukraine is down 85 percent from its October 2024 peak. Is Russia running out of stocks, or saving these for the next war?
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August 14, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Number of heavy equipment destroyed by Ukraine is down 85 percent from its October 2024 peak. Is Russia running out of stocks, or saving these for the next war?
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All other equipment other than drones: numbers are down from March-April 2025 peak, now at the same level as during 2024.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:59 AM
All other equipment other than drones: numbers are down from March-April 2025 peak, now at the same level as during 2024.
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Using logarithmic scale: number of destroyed drones is increasing by a factor of 3.7 per year.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Using logarithmic scale: number of destroyed drones is increasing by a factor of 3.7 per year.
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Number of destroyed drones is growing quickly. There has been a slight respite during the past month or so.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Number of destroyed drones is growing quickly. There has been a slight respite during the past month or so.
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14 Aug 2025: Ukraine continues to destroy Russian equipment at record levels. Within total equipment, destroyed drones are up, and other types of destroyed equipment are down.
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August 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
14 Aug 2025: Ukraine continues to destroy Russian equipment at record levels. Within total equipment, destroyed drones are up, and other types of destroyed equipment are down.
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Loadings of containerised goods are down sharply in April-June.
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July 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Loadings of containerised goods are down sharply in April-June.
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Grain loadings are down 45 percent year-on-year (monthly basis). The decline started two years ago and has continued at a steady pace.
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July 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Grain loadings are down 45 percent year-on-year (monthly basis). The decline started two years ago and has continued at a steady pace.
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Coke (mainly used in steel production) is seeing the sharpest decline among all categories in 2025: the June 2025 figure is down 27 percent year-on-year.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Coke (mainly used in steel production) is seeing the sharpest decline among all categories in 2025: the June 2025 figure is down 27 percent year-on-year.
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Among remaining items (non-military and non-export) most categories are showing rapid deterioration, with the exception of coal and timber.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Among remaining items (non-military and non-export) most categories are showing rapid deterioration, with the exception of coal and timber.
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Key export items: fertilizer continues to do well, while grain is down sharply from 2023 levels.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Key export items: fertilizer continues to do well, while grain is down sharply from 2023 levels.
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Most categories related to military and weapons production are doing better than the average.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Most categories related to military and weapons production are doing better than the average.
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Roughly 18 percent of total loadings is missing a category (military cargo?). This category has one of the best performances across the 16 categories. June was up 0.8 percent year-on-year, and the category is down just 2.5 percent y/y for the past 12 months.
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July 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Roughly 18 percent of total loadings is missing a category (military cargo?). This category has one of the best performances across the 16 categories. June was up 0.8 percent year-on-year, and the category is down just 2.5 percent y/y for the past 12 months.
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Russian railways: using 12-month averages,
- most down are 1) ferrous metals, 2) ferrous scrap, 3) construction cargo, 4) industrial raw materials and 5) cement.
- most up are 1) fertilisers and 2) iron and manganese
many thanks to @prune602.bsky.social
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- most down are 1) ferrous metals, 2) ferrous scrap, 3) construction cargo, 4) industrial raw materials and 5) cement.
- most up are 1) fertilisers and 2) iron and manganese
many thanks to @prune602.bsky.social
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July 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Russian railways: using 12-month averages,
- most down are 1) ferrous metals, 2) ferrous scrap, 3) construction cargo, 4) industrial raw materials and 5) cement.
- most up are 1) fertilisers and 2) iron and manganese
many thanks to @prune602.bsky.social
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- most down are 1) ferrous metals, 2) ferrous scrap, 3) construction cargo, 4) industrial raw materials and 5) cement.
- most up are 1) fertilisers and 2) iron and manganese
many thanks to @prune602.bsky.social
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