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Author: Nizar al-Rifai

Nizar Al-Rifai is an independent conflict researcher and open-source researcher with a focus on graphical and visual tools for data analysis. His work has covered conflicts in Lebanon, Syria, and now Ukraine, where he currently lives.

The Glide Bomb War: Evolving Aerial Combat Over the Ukrainian Battlefield

by Nizar al-RifaiPosted onNovember 22, 2024November 26, 2024

Tracking the adoption, proliferation, and increased use of glide bombs by Russian and Ukrainian forces since 2022.

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Analyzing Impacts of the March 2024 Taganrog Drone Attack

by Nizar al-RifaiPosted onMay 3, 2024July 10, 2024

Analyzing impacts and potential strike damage from the March 9, 2024 Ukrainian drone attack on the Beriev Technical Complex and Airport Facility in Taganrog, Russia.

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Documenting Losses in the 2022-2024 Avdiivka Offensive

by Nizar al-RifaiPosted onFebruary 23, 2024July 10, 2024

Mapping Avdiivka and tracking Russian and Ukrainian losses from 2022 to 2024 as part of the battle for the crucial frontline city.

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An Offbeat Research Guide to Tank-Spotting: Soviet Origin Tanks

by Nizar al-RifaiPosted onJanuary 31, 2024August 3, 2024

An Offbeat Research guide to spotting Soviet tanks.

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Dissecting the September 2023 Sevastopol Dry Dock Strike

by Nizar al-RifaiPosted onNovember 22, 2023July 10, 2024

An Offbeat Reseach guide to the September 13, 2023 Sevastopol Dry Dock strike.

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The Unlikely Sources of Foreign Munitions Uncovered in Ukraine

by Nizar al-RifaiPosted onAugust 14, 2023August 14, 2023
An Offbeat Research guide to odd munitions used by the Ukrainian armed forces

On February 24, 2022, Vladimir Putin launched what is estimated by the US military to be the largest land war in Europe since World War II. Despite stunning the world with the size and intensity of initial operations, and breaking…

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