Battlefield Update: March 31 — April 11. We did a review of the frontline situation. What is crucial - the Russian army did a regrouping of their forces and changed the priorities (in some cases for the first time since the beginning of the war). twomarines.substack.com/p/battlefiel...

Glad to announce that Rob Lee and I launched our Substack! And our article about Russian Drone Line was published at FPRI: www.fpri.org/article/2026...

Russia’s Drone Line Experiment - Foreign Policy Research Institute

The following analysis was originally published on Two Marines, a newsletter on Russia's war in Ukraine, defense technology, and modern warfare, on April 3,

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Today Russians attacked near Lyman. With the help of drones, Ukrainian infantry brigades destroyed 2 tanks, 5 APCs (BTR-82AT and BTR-70M), 5 BMP-3, 2 BMP-2, and more than 40 ATVs(!).

We had a fundraiser last January and with your help we gather and spent 3300$! We have bought: - 3 Starlink terminals and special hardware that will allow our pilots work remotely; - weapon adjustment device; - 2 fastening for night visions Thank you, community🤝

Quite a decent upgrade of a Russian T-72B3 obr. 2022 from the 488 SMR that was taken out and later burned by Ukrainian infantry. Folks from @WarSpotting managed to find that tank during trainings (I assume that those BMPs from photos were also taken out).

Last night 488 regiment used 3 BMP-2 and 1 tank with 30 infantry on them to attack our positions. Infantry brigades on their own managed to stop them. Russian infantry panicked and retreated. All the vehicles were taken out. My SBS brigade started targeting IFVs only next day.

Lovely day. Today Russians used 2 tanks and 1 IFV to attack infantry positions. All of them were taken out by those who are responsible for the frontline — infantry brigades. My beloved SBS brigade joined the feast only 1 hour later when everything was taken out.

As I’ve mentioned before, Russians use UGVs on daily basis and we highly increased the amount of strikes against them. The most popular — «Courier». And since the AFU with the help of @Starlink company cut their the most efficient connection — situation became worse for them.

Somehow 20 CAA prefers to use tanks from the 59 TR from closed firing positions instead of towed artillery. For the last period of time at least 9 tanks (mostly T-62M) were destroyed or taken out by my and other units. Destroyed by my company T-72B3M from the 59 TR. November 25.

Flying mortar vs 2B11 120 mm mortar from the 283 SMR. This month we have already damaged/destroyed 8 mortars that makes life of our infantry easier. If you are willing to support us — the best way is monthly membership via WFP🔽 It helps us a lot WFP: secure.wayforpay.com/donate/Krieg...

Not very active nowadays. Have a lot of work. Trying to destroy Russian IFVs and tanks in their shelters. We know that Russians planned to attack our positions with IFVs and with the help of air recon and SIGINT we have found & targeted 4 tanks and 7 IFVs

Community! We again need your support to buy extra «Starlink» terminals and extra gear that will help our operators to work far from the frontline and stay safe. PP: osint4ua@gmail.com WFP: secure.wayforpay.com/donate/Kriegsf… November 2025. Lyman direction🔽

The first Russian UGV I saw in June 2025. Of course it was quite rare back then. Right now on Lyman direction the AFU destroy 2-3 UGVs per day. Near Pokrovsk even more. Sometimes we even see those platforms with RWS but mostly they are used for logistics (at least for now).

Today Russians again attacked near Pokrovsk with approximately 7 MTLBs, 3 tanks and 7 ATVs. They managed to place a pontoon bridge (MTU-72) through Kazenyi Torets river. But failed to cross it leaving 2 more vehicles near the river (27 in general that river consumed so far).

During my vocation I’ve visited a military cemetery in Lviv. Remember the price that modern Ukrainian cossacks have been paying since 2014. Merry Christmas.

Russians today attacked UA positions near Pokrovsk towards Razine with 4 tanks, 12 IFVs and 5 ATVs. Russian marines tried to breakthrough and were eliminated and stopped mostly with the help of artillery (!) and mines that were placed by UAVs.

Today we were attacked by the 1st TA. During the assault Russians used 4 BTR-82AT and 2 BMP-1/2, 1 tank and approximately 7 motorcycles. All of them were destroyed along side with 1 2S1 SPG and «Ural» truck with D-30 artillery gun that were moved to support the assault.

For the 1st time in 4 years I’ve witnessed that Russians deployed DJI drone operators into an assault/infiltration group to have a cover and guidance from the drone (that is crucial for their advance). Unfortunately, it was a right move. Advance without drones is impossible👀↘️

Two rare BTR-70M and 1 BTR-82A were destroyed in the end of November in my area of responsibility. Using awful conditions Russians decided to attack and, fortunately, got lost a little bit. My unit managed to took out 1 APC and 6 stormtroopers.

Today Russian marines from the 40th SMBr attacked near Pokrovsk. As a result they have lost 3 tanks and 8 IFVs. Increased Russian attacks with AFVs have started since the 5th of October and there are no signs that they are going to stop. From a friend of mine🔽

AFU have awful weather conditions during the day and night. But with the help of SIGINT and other tools we are able to destroy the enemy. 23.11: 2 BTR-82A from 252 SMR 27.11: 3 BTR-80/82AT from 252 SMR & 9 KIA 28.11: 2 BTR-82AT from 1 SMR and 10 KIA Fog is literally under 50m.

Community! We have received two thermal imaging that were bought with your help. They are were needed and we are very thankful for your constant support🤝 We have paid $4100 for them🔽

Folks! You have managed to gather 75% of a needed sum (3000/4000$). My team and I are very thankful that you find time and efforts to continue supporting us. And I ask you to do one more step to close our needs. It will help our drone operators to protect themselves.

@kriegsforscher.bsky.social · 11mo ago

It happens rarely nowadays — to find and strike Russian tanks and IFVs. But we managed to🔥 Nights became longer and our team needs your help to be able to see Russian infantry — 2 thermal imaging. They are costly: 4000$ PP: osint4ua@gmail.com WFP: secure.wayforpay.com/donate/Krieg...

It happens rarely nowadays — to find and strike Russian tanks and IFVs. But we managed to🔥 Nights became longer and our team needs your help to be able to see Russian infantry — 2 thermal imaging. They are costly: 4000$ PP: osint4ua@gmail.com WFP: secure.wayforpay.com/donate/Krieg...

09.11.25 Russians, presumably marines, attacked Ukrainian positions near Volodymyrivka, Pokrovsk direction. Using bad weather conditions (fog as usual) they tried to breakthrough but were destroyed. They suffered the next losses: • 3 BTR-82AT; • 1 BMP-3; • 3 turtle tanks

One year ago Russian army had started their counteroffensive in Kursk area. My company fought against elite Russian units: 106 & 76 VDV divisions, 83 VDV brigade and 155 marine brigade. It was tough but successful for us. Frankly speaking, I would rather not be involved into it.

Today I’ve turned 29. That’s my 4 birthday at war. I have no clue how can I still able to keep doing this. But I truly hope that next birthday I will spend at home and will never come back to my nowadays reality. And something from my friend as a gift. Late October, Pokrovsk.

Today, 25.10.25, Russians did the 5th large mechanised assault near Pokrovsk (Northern part). Ukrainian 93, 33, 95 and other brigades destroyed at least 16 IFVs. It’s hard to count how many were used because of the bad weather conditions (fog). But we are sure that dozens.

In the end of September we had a fundraiser for our night bomber company. With your help we managed to gather a sum of money that allowed us to buy different needed gear that coasted us $3100. We are very thankful for your constant support. Thank you, community🤝

Last month I wrote a post where I said that Russian army is going to use a lot of IFVs and tanks to advance. Including Zaporizhia direction. And yesterday they used 26 pieces of armor there. Today near Lyman 254 SMR also lost 2 BTR-82A and T-72B obr. 22 during their assault.