Russia is a long-term customer of Austria's GFM since the Soviet era (1970s).
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united24media.com/latest-news/...
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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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united24media.com/latest-news/...
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Russia solved a key bottleneck in artillery production by using an Austrian company's equipment.
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united24media.com/latest-news/...
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united24media.com/latest-news/...
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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united24media.com/latest-news/...
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I estimate that Russia needs a break in fighting to rebuild inventories of artillery and vehicles only.
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www.sueddeutsche.de/projekte/art...
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Moskau: Vorbereitung auf großen Krieg in Europa?
Sicherheitsdienste warnen davor, dass Russland sich für einen Angriff auf die Nato rüstet. Im Baltikum ist die Sorge am größten.
www.sueddeutsche.de
August 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
I estimate that Russia needs a break in fighting to rebuild inventories of artillery and vehicles only.
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www.sueddeutsche.de/projekte/art...
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www.sueddeutsche.de/projekte/art...
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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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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Related: "June was the worst month for manufacturing industry in three years".
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bsky.app/profile/bbcs...
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Again today Russian papers are reflecting economic concerns:
• “New car sales in Russia fall by a quarter”
• “Russians struggle to pay off credit card debts”
• “Wage arrears have tripled”
• “June was most alarming month for manufacturing industry in 3 years” #ReadingRussia
• “New car sales in Russia fall by a quarter”
• “Russians struggle to pay off credit card debts”
• “Wage arrears have tripled”
• “June was most alarming month for manufacturing industry in 3 years” #ReadingRussia
"The most alarming month for Russian manufacturing industry in 3 years"
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
July 9, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Related: "June was the worst month for manufacturing industry in three years".
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bsky.app/profile/bbcs...
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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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