Shout-outs again to Thomas Zimmerman & @system76 support- the best customer care & richly informative incidental communication I've ever experienced from a tech manufacturer 😊 ...casually drops that the `system76-driver-nvidia` package is just a metapackage for keeping abreast of updates and that I'm actually best off sticking with only `nvidia-driver-580` cos it is the last NVIDIA driver release that my aging #Oryx 4 will support ♥️

#oryx #lebotanique #sludgemetal #doommetal #doomdeathmetal #bruxelles https://oryx.bandcamp.com/album/primordial-sky

1/4 We attended day two of #soulcrusher in ancient #nijmegen The festival always delivers. Whatever you like in #extrememetal you will find music to your liking. This year’s edition was no exception. Amongst others, we really enjoyed #wyatte #oryx #predatoryvoid and #forn (great dual vocals)

**Russia’s Air Force Loses Another Ka-52: The Most Shot-Down Helicopter of the War**
Russia has lost yet another Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopter. Reports of the downing surfaced in Ukrainian channels and were later confirmed by open-source intelligence. According to preliminary information, the crew did not survive.
Originally designed as the flagship of Russia’s army aviation, the Ka-52 has instead become a symbol of the vulnerability of Russian hardware in modern warfare. Despite its heavy armor, advanced optics, and powerful missiles, the helicopter has proven highly susceptible to man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS) such as Stingers, Igla, and other next-generation systems widely used by Ukrainian forces.
According to British intelligence, Russia has lost around **40 Ka-52 helicopters** since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. The Oryx project, which only counts visually verified losses, lists **more than 23 confirmed shootdowns** — over a quarter of the pre-war fleet, estimated at roughly 90 units.
On paper, the Ka-52 looks formidable: a top speed exceeding 300 km/h, armored cockpit, “Vikhr” laser-guided missiles, and night-combat capability. In real combat, however — without consistent air cover, coordination, or logistical support — even advanced hardware becomes an easy target.
The main cause of high losses lies in Russia’s tactical approach. Pilots often fly at extremely low altitudes to avoid radar detection, which makes them more vulnerable to portable air-defense systems. Combined with poor command coordination and maintenance issues, the result is a perfect storm of attrition.
Western analysts now describe the Ka-52 as “the most shot-down helicopter of the modern war.” Each destroyed unit is not just a number — it represents years of crew training, advanced electronics, and expensive imported components that are increasingly scarce under sanctions.
In response, Moscow is attempting to replace losses with older Mi-24 and Mi-28 models, but their survivability is also questionable. Ukraine’s air-defense network continues to evolve faster than Russia’s aviation can adapt.
The story of the Ka-52 is therefore more than a tally of wrecks. It’s a clear demonstration of how the myth of “invincible Russian aviation” collapses under the weight of battlefield reality. As Russia pours billions into rebuilding its fleet, Ukraine continues dismantling its mythology — with precision, ingenuity, and cost-effective air defenses.
#Ka52 #VKS #Russia #Alligator #WarInUkraine #AirDefense #Losses #Oryx #RFLosses #HelicopterWar #Ukraine #MilitaryAnalysis #RussianArmy #AirWar #DefenseNews #War2025 #RussiaAtWar #ZFailure #MilitaryFacts

In last week's Linux Update newsletter, @BruceByfield shows you how to get started customizing your ergonomic keyboard to make it work for you
https://www.linux-magazine.com/index.php/Online/Features/Customizing-Ergonomic-Keyboards?utm_source=mlm
#keyboard #ergonomic #customization #Oryx #Bazecor #Chyrsalis #Keyboardio #QWERTY #hardware #macros

Recharging our batteries 🔋 T+60

We would have been stupid to reject a free and very expensive gift here in #Qatar, but nobody has approached us yet 🤔 We came in a #Boing 787-9 from #Hanoi anyhow; will switch to #Airbus from here on.

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#Airport #ConnectingFlight #Doha #HIA #HIAqatar #Oryx #OryxHotel #Spring #WaitingForThePlane #WorkLifeBalance

#SilverTopper #InTheNow #FollowForFollow #FollowMe

What is the most simple way to configure Emojis on a keyboard layer in ZSA's oryx?

#ZSA #Moonlander #oryx #ZSAMoonlander

Les #oryx sont de retour 🙂
➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydYDqZQpim8
#Namibie #Désert

Recharging our batteries 🪫 T+1

There is a #Pool and a #Hotel on a bridge directly above the C gates in #Qatar 🛫🛬 #WaitingForThePlane

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#Airport #ConnectingFlight #Doha #HIA #HIAqatar #Oryx #OryxHotel #Spring #WorkLifeBalance

#SilverTopper #InTheNow #FollowForFollow #FollowMe

Road sign warning of Oryx crossing

YOU CAN FIND IT HERE: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/road-sign-warning-of-oryx-crossing-patricia-hofmeester.html

By https://buff.ly/3i3uCm2 #homedecor #LoveArt #photography #mastoart #finearts #photography #artforsale #wallartforsale #AYearForArt #BuyIntoArt #giftideas #namibia #roadsign #oryx #road #beware #warning #wildlife #protection

Walking through….

#watercolour #watercolor #aquarelle #acuarela #aquarell #acquerello #aquarela #MastoArt #mastodon #art #artist #painting #drawing #illustration #paint #draw #antilope #antelope #oryx #Africa #Afrique #Namibia #animal #animals

Two of the templates for the #Moonlander #keyboard have been #accepted as #template 🥳 You can find them when adding a new layer! :ablobdj:
#ZSA #oryx #mechanicalKeyboard #dvorak #italian

🌌 Ascend into the void with ORYX's new album "Primordial Sky," dropping on October 18!

🔥 Prepare for an onslaught of crushing riffs & cosmic doom. Support us 👉 [https://amzn.to/3N13fp1]

#metalreleases #ORYX #PrimordialSky #DoomMetal

Embrace the heaviness 🤘https://metalreleases.com

My new fwend: Oryx, the Plushen King

#Destiny #plushie #Oryx

This is my truck; this belongs to me; give it to me NOW!!!

https://www.alphamotorinc.com/oryx

#truck #ev #alphaMotors #alpha #oryx #pickup #electric #bev

Russian equipment losses in Ukraine surpass 15,000, says Oryx OSINT group

The number of vehicles, aircraft, naval vessels, and weapons systems lost by Russian forces since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine has surpassed 15,000, the open-source investigative project Oryx announced on March 24. The figure includes 2,856 tanks, 135 helicopters, 106 aircraft, 20 naval ships, and #ukraine #russia #war #oryx #osint #Ukraine_UA

https://kyivindependent.com/russian-equipment-losses-in-ukraine-surpass-15-000-says-oryx-osint-group/