Ukrainian Drone Firepower
This is a strange-looking video with a flame-throwing drone raining fire on Russian positions. Looks sort of like a mini-dragon. Thermite is a molten metal powder that burns at very high temperatures.
Dracarys!
⚡️🇺🇦Ukrainian FPV drone burns 🇷🇺Russian positions with thermite. pic.twitter.com/NDVrQAbrRN— 🪖MilitaryNewsUA🇺🇦 (@front_ukrainian) September 2, 2024
New gifts for the Katsaps‼️🔥
“Thermite mixture – 500-530g. Aluminum pipe, circuit board, ignition – 200g. Total weight 700 – reactions 3-4 seconds. Active combustion time is about 2 minutes. After this, the molten metal continues to work. Combustion temperature – up to 2500°C… pic.twitter.com/bGQz6onTID— PS01 △ (@PStyle0ne1) January 30, 2024
Forest Fires in Ukraine
Speaking of fire, these Russians are intentionally starting forest fires in Ukraine.
Wow! No this is a war crime…
Russians on ATV’s are setting fires to forested areas to burn villages and, presumably, AFU positions.#OSINT #UkraineWar #Ukraine #Russia
Reposts are deeply appreciated! pic.twitter.com/hifL71vYo5— OSINT (Uri Kikaski) 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@UKikaski) September 2, 2024
Unfair Fighting Tactics
Russian whines that those Ukrainians aren’t fighting fair.
The Russians have found another mine, disguised as a piece of wood. They say it kills instantly. A Russian who came with a weapon on foreign soil wonders why these “monsters” come up with such things. pic.twitter.com/KcKAOP5aKM— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated) September 2, 2024
Direct Hit on Russian BTR
A Russian BTR with infantry takes a direct hit from a Ukrainian tank.
Ukrainian tank fires at Russian BTR-82 and group of infantry. pic.twitter.com/aknmaOZzUe— Special Kherson Cat 🐈🇺🇦 (@bayraktar_1love) September 1, 2024
Growing Wealth Amid Sanctions
The super rich get richer.
The wealth of Russian billionaires continues to grow steadily despite the impact of Western sanctions. In the first half of 2024, the market value of their assets increased by $17.76 billion. This is evidenced by the updated data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI). It is…— WarTranslated (Dmitri) (@wartranslated) September 2, 2024
Corruption in the Russian Ministry of Defense
Oh my gosh! There’s corruption in the Russian Ministry of Defense!
A sixth RF MoD General has been detained on criminal suspicion of fraud and corruptionhttps://t.co/DvPPUZeNNs
Reuters: “A deputy commander of Russia’s Leningrad military district has been detained on suspicion of accepting a 20 million rouble ($224,000) bribe, Russia’s… pic.twitter.com/l3LW2JO4bN— OSINT (Uri Kikaski) 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@UKikaski) September 2, 2024
Nuclear Department in Crimea
Could be they are just running out of trucks so they are using them from the 12th Directorate — or maybe they are deploying tactical nukes in Crimea.
Not sure what to make of this as since it could be something as simple as a CBRN team heading to Feodosia-13.
Military transport of the “nuclear” department of the Russian Defense Ministry has been spotted in Crimea
Crimean Wind: “Vehicles of the 12th Directorate of the Main… pic.twitter.com/BCjT9nx7Yz— OSINT (Uri Kikaski) 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 🇮🇱 (@UKikaski) September 2, 2024
Struggles with Military Vehicles
Maybe they should just buy a new car and drive it back to Russia.
Admin of “Kherson” Hello everyone! That’s it, the last car is fucked, I can’t imagine how we’ll complete all the tasks now * no one will even go that way on KamAZ and Ural… They brought in another shift in the morning, the FPV worked on the car, the result: it burned out, the guys are alive, 2 three-hundredths of the average.. Maybe now there will be some decisions about the car… I won’t be surprised if they just tell us to chip in, as usual… half of the salary goes to repairing and refueling the car, and another half goes to food and send to the family, that’s how we work)
“sign up for the army and you will get paid 10 years salary!”
”and 9 of those years will go to buying new cars 2-3 times a week”— Andrew Perpetua (@AndrewPerpetua) September 2, 2024
Serbia’s Shift Toward the EU
Serbia isn’t going to score any points from Moscow for this, so it’s apparent that their shift toward the EU is continuing.
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❗Ukraine will receive 36 Serbian MiG-29s through France, media reports
Serbia signed a contract with France for the purchase of 12 Rafale fighter jets for €3 billion. Part of the amount — $390 million — will be covered by the delivery of 36 MiG-29s to Paris. The… pic.twitter.com/C99V5Z4GLF— 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 | 🇪🇺🇺🇦🇵🇱🇺🇸 (@tweet4Anna_NAFO) September 2, 2024
Iran’s Reckoning
The regime in Iran has a reckoning coming one of these days.
Iran will soon deliver ballistic missiles to Russia, – Bloomberg, citing European officials.
Exact details regarding the type, quantity, and timing are not specified, but the deliveries could begin within a few days. pic.twitter.com/e1ZbW6VB8a— Maria Drutska 🇺🇦 (@maria_drutska) September 2, 2024
Fire in Kaliningrad
They have careless smokers in Kaliningrad too.
Kaliningrad ❗
Black Bavovna 🔥🔥🔥💨
The roof of a 14-story building is burning today. Dark smoke rises. The area of the fire on the roof of a multi-storey building in Kaliningrad has increased to 300 square meters. pic.twitter.com/SHoYEy0wY1— LX (@LXSummer1) September 2, 2024
Russian Looters Robbed
Russian looters being looted. Serves them right.
In Russia, “heroes of the SMO” are being robbed en masse.
In Vladivostok, police officers leak the data of returned “SMO participants” to bandits, and they start extorting money from them, which they had looted in Ukraine.
The “veteran” in the video was driven to a suicide… https://t.co/jinTaWnr9i pic.twitter.com/XyS9OPwZfO— Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) September 2, 2024
Ukrainian Support in Kursk
When there is
Top 10 FAQs About Russian Flame-Throwing Drones in Ukraine
Here are the top 10 frequently asked questions and their answers related to the recent deployment of flame-throwing drones by Russia in Ukraine.
1. What are flame-throwing drones?
Flame-throwing drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) equipped with flamethrowers, typically using thermite or other flammable materials to create intense fires.
2. Why did Russia deploy flame-throwing drones in Ukraine?
Russia has deployed these drones as part of its military strategy to target Ukrainian infrastructure and military assets, aiming to disrupt and demoralize the Ukrainian forces.
3. What is thermite, and how does it work in these drones?
Thermite is a pyrotechnic composition that produces a high-temperature exothermic reaction when ignited. In the context of these drones, thermite is used to create intense flames that can damage or destroy targets.
4. How effective are flame-throwing drones in military operations?
The effectiveness of flame-throwing drones can vary depending on the target and the environment. However, they can be particularly effective against soft targets like infrastructure and unarmored vehicles.
5. Have there been any reported incidents involving these drones?
Yes, there have been reports of incidents involving these drones. Ukrainian officials have documented several instances where these drones have been used to set fires in populated areas and military installations.
6. What are the potential risks associated with using flame-throwing drones?
The potential risks include uncontrolled fires, collateral damage to civilian areas, and the possibility of the drones being intercepted or shot down by Ukrainian air defenses.
7. How do Ukrainian forces respond to the deployment of flame-throwing drones?
Ukrainian forces have been working to develop countermeasures, including air defense systems and electronic warfare capabilities to intercept and disable these drones.
8. Are there any international reactions to Russia’s use of flame-throwing drones?
International reactions have been strong, with many countries condemning Russia’s use of such weapons. The deployment has also raised concerns about the escalation of the conflict and potential humanitarian impacts.
9. Can these drones be used for civilian purposes?
No, these drones are specifically designed for military use and are not intended for civilian purposes. Their deployment in Ukraine is a clear indication of Russia’s military strategy in the region.
10. What is the future outlook for the use of flame-throwing drones in Ukraine?
The future outlook remains uncertain. As both sides continue to adapt their strategies, it is likely that the use of such drones will be a recurring theme in the conflict unless diplomatic efforts lead to a ceasefire or de-escalation.
