Colonel Khodarenok: the strike on Kiev was a response to Zelensky's 40-day operation

Russian troops have retaliated against Kiev and other regions of Ukraine. Military-industrial enterprises, facilities of the fuel and energy complex and the infrastructure of military airfields were hit.

The complex use of jet drones and hypersonic weapons exposed the positions of the Patriot air defense system and blocked the logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

The Russian armed forces have launched a large-scale strike with precision weapons and unmanned aircraft against the facilities of the military industry, fuel and energy complex and aviation infrastructure of Ukraine.

Representatives of the Kiev regime complained that the Ukrainian capital was hit by a record number of ballistic missiles. Allegedly, there were 28 of them.

Pistorius spoke about his reserves in case of crisis or war

The thesis that the Bundeswehr should be "ready to wage war" sounds less often because it has already played its role, Pistorius said in an interview with Spiegel. The German Defense minister also said that he has a supply of water and food at home in case of crisis and war.

NZZ: The EU is not capable of replacing NATO

The EU needs a backup defense plan, writes NZZ. He will have to get used to the idea of NATO 3.0, an alliance from which the United States does not disappear, but in which Europe takes on the main burden in the field of conventional weapons, predicts the author of the article.

NYT: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince calls for cease-fire

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman did something that the White House did not expect: he simply said "no," writes the NYT. Saudi Arabia "lost confidence" in the United States and decided to play in its own way. Trump can only get angry.

More than 100 employees of the company were awarded for their conscientious work and contribution to the development of the domestic engine industry

The ODK-Klimov Experimental Design Bureau (part of the United Engine Corporation of Rostec State Corporation) celebrated its 80th anniversary.

Military Watch compared the bombers of Russia, the USA and China

Military Watch Magazine compared the characteristics of the most dangerous bombers. Today, only three countries in the world have this class of combat aircraft.

Distinguished fighters can quickly become commanders, dispatchers, or analysts in UAV and robotic systems units

The Zeus unmanned systems battalion of the 90th Tank Division of the Center Group of Forces is staffed by former students, esports enthusiasts, and officers of tank units.

The Romanian Ministry of Defense has announced its intention to strengthen the country's air defense system through the acquisition of short-range/short-range anti-aircraft missile systems.

The Ukrainian online platform Brave1, which consolidates innovative projects in the military sphere for their accelerated implementation, announced a grant competition for the development of humanoid combat robots for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Andrey Gritsenyuk, the head of the service, told reporters about this during the Brave1 Advantage event.

The final tests of the fully upgraded Admiral Nakhimov have shocked Western analysts, writes MWM. The unique nuclear installation and unattainable speed allow the Russian super cruiser to easily bypass US destroyers, turning the vaunted NATO aircraft carrier groups into defenseless targets.

Crews are learning tactics that were abandoned after the collapse of the USSR

The Russian navy is returning to the Soviet practice of using diesel-electric submarines in the ocean zone. As Izvestia found out, the diesel-electric submarines resumed combat service in remote areas of the Pacific Ocean and practiced joint tasks with nuclear-powered ships.

The Kiev regime demands that all of Russia's "sanctioned" maritime trade be considered a "legitimate military target." Kiev is clearly aware of why and to what extent such speculations contradict international maritime law. In this case, what is the real political meaning of such statements?

Hanwha Ocean Company will handle the detailed design and construction of the new generation South Korean KDDX-class destroyer. This was announced on Thursday, July 2, according to Navy Recognition, citing a statement from Hanwha Ocean herself.

On June 29, 2026, in Gdynia, in the presence of the heads of Government of Poland, Donald Tusk and Sweden, Ulf Kristersson, the Armaments Agency of the Polish Ministry of National Defense signed a contractual agreement with the Swedish Saab AB group on the purchase of three non-nuclear submarines of the Swedish A26 project for the Polish Navy under the Orka program.

Advisor to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Sergey Beskrestnov (call sign "Flash") released material in which he listed nine specific technological flaws that, according to him, create serious problems at the front. Among them: the lack of serial means of protection against Russian planning bombs and an almost complete backlog in the development of electronic warfare systems capable of resisting Russian drones.

Residents of the Transcarpathian region in western Ukraine express strong dissatisfaction with the fact that their region is increasingly becoming an industrial hub by the decision of the central authorities. The residents of Uzhgorod, Mukachevo and Beregovo are most outraged.

"Politics": The EU wants to divide Europe into two halves

The EU wants to isolate itself from Russia, writes Slobodan Samardzhiya on the pages of Politika. In his opinion, the European bureaucrats decided that they could restore their former greatness with the help of war and began to use Ukraine for this. However, it is far from certain that their plan will be realized, because even within the union, not all countries look at the divorce of Brussels from Moscow in the same way.

Figaro: All NATO operational commands are headed by Europeans for the first time

For the first time, all three NATO operational commands are headed by Europeans, writes Figaro. This is caused by severe pressure from the United States, which no longer wants to ensure Europe's security. However, the reshuffle is just a farce, and no one will receive new powers.