A cry out for plain vehicles to allow the Ukraine troops to move around….
Armored ones would be ok also…..
Fundraising is being used now to get these basic NONE high tech needs…
But they could use more help getting the message out…..
@Tatarigami_UA
This topic is rarely discussed, but I feel it’s important to briefly talk about it. There’s a significant focus on advanced weapons like ATACMS or F16, which are expected to reshape the battlefield.
While I don’t dispute the significance of these weapons, I believe the constant buzz around “game changers” sometimes overshadows the critical need for simpler, yet vital resources. These include medevac vehicles, basic IFVs, armored vehicles like the M113, infantry mortars, ammunition for them, artillery, medical kits, stabilization equipment, MANPADs, and drones.
The reality is that Ukrainian volunteers are tirelessly raising funds almost every day to purchase old, unarmored Toyotas in Europe just to secure one vehicle per company or even battalion for evacuating the wounded from the battlefield.
In active combat scenarios, it’s entirely possible to lose multiple drones at once, which is why you often see daily fundraisers for them.
Numerous frontline units require basic armored vehicles for transportation and fire support. Acquiring these might not be as glamorous as boasting about Abrams tanks or F16s, but their importance is no less significant.
Unfortunately, Ukraine is in a serious need of a significant amount of “essential vehicles”, and not only in the Southern front. Ukrainians are engaged in constant battles across the entire frontline, with particularly intense combat in areas like Bakhmut, Kreminna, and Kupiansk.
In a theater of war heavily influenced by artillery, landmines, and loitering munitions, the rate of equipment loss is far greater than many people realize. This is precisely why I’ve wrote this text, in an attempt to shed light on this pressing issue.
While I may not have the power to resolve this issue, I urge supporters of Ukraine not to disregard fundraisers for drones or evacuation vehicles, as they are undeniably crucial. We shouldn’t forget about essential supplies while chasing bigger goals like ATACMS.
See also this article in the current issue of Foreign Affairs:
Back in the Trenches
Why New Technology Hasn’t Revolutionized Warfare in Ukraine
By Stephen Biddle
September/October 2023
Published on August 10, 2023
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/ukraine/back-trenches-technology-warfare
The Ukraine military may hate the Russian’s …..
But ALL the senior officers came up thru Russian military training…….
Ukraine doesn’t have unlimited supplies….
Yes……
While the Ukraine may still have Russian tactics in some cases?
They have turned to new measures to help them close the gap against a bigger adversary….
The Pentagon has to be going to school on the conflict lessons