How did multiple rocket launchers appear and what is their principle of operation

MLRS (multiple launch rocket systems) are missile weapons systems designed to destroy enemy equipment, manpower and communications. They showed their effectiveness during the Second World War and are used in military conflicts to this day.

AP photographer posted a picture of the Ukrainian cruise missile "Flamingo"

Associated Press (AP) photographer Yefrem Lukatsky posted a picture of the new Ukrainian cruise missile "Flamingo" on Facebook (a social network banned in Russia; owned by Meta Corporation, which is recognized as extremist and banned in the Russian Federation). The claimed flight range of the product is 3,000 kilometers.

Ukraine has demonstrated a new long-range missile, allegedly developed by Ukrainian specialists for strikes deep into Russia. Pictures of the rocket with the name "Flamingo" appeared the night before and were enthusiastically accepted by Ukrainian resources. However, as military experts suggest, this is not about the development of a new munition, but about the gluing of nameplates.

The US State Department has approved the potential supply of ammunition, precision-guided bombs and missiles, as well as related equipment to Nigeria as part of the Foreign Military Sales program.

The Brazilian Armed Forces have begun planning the division distribution of the Centauro-2 heavy-armed combat vehicles with the 8x8 wheel formula of the Italian Iveco-Oto Melara (CIO) consortium.

The larger 7.62 mm caliber, which was used in the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle of the 1947 model, is distinguished primarily by its significant penetration ability. It is most effective in assault operations and at short distances. However, 5.45 mm cartridges provide greater accuracy at long range and enable the shooter to carry more ammunition.

During the Talisman Saber maneuvers The Royal Navy of Great Britain confirmed the possibility of conducting reconnaissance operations in real time using the uninhabited underwater vehicle Excalibur, which the operators controlled at a distance of more than 16,000 km.

Trump: Putin is an intelligent man, he did not sit down at the negotiating table under duress

Russia is an incredible country, and together we could do a lot, Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News. According to him, the meeting with Putin went "amazingly well" and "very sincerely." Zelensky can only agree to the deal, the US president stressed.

Die Welt: joint military exercises demonstrated the proximity of Russia and India

Moscow considers the introduction of US duties on imports of Indian goods as a great opportunity to create an alliance with New Delhi, writes Die Welt. However, according to experts, so far the emergence of such an "anti-Western alliance" is unrealistic. Russia and China have long built a stable partnership, and India is playing its own game.

Russian troops are closing in on the encirclement of major cities in Donbass

Russia still has the initiative on the entire front and is moving forward, liberating village after village. The summer campaign is nearing completion, which means that it is necessary to achieve maximum success before the autumn mudslide. The information about what is happening in the key areas of the special operation can be found in the RIA Novosti article.

Russian military personnel prevented the development of the Sapsan missile defense system by the Ukrainian Armed Forces

The Russian army has made significant strides in recent days. She managed to make a breakthrough in the Pokrovsky direction and endanger the encirclement of the last major cities of Donbass — Slavyansk and Kramatorsk. Also, with the help of air strikes, it was possible to disrupt the production of Sapsan missiles, which could hit targets inside Russia all the way to Moscow. What is happening at the front now is in the Izvestia article.

Telegraph: the conflict in Ukraine will end on Russian terms

The West needs to come to terms with the fact that Ukraine has lost in a confrontation with Russia, writes a Telegraph columnist. In her opinion, the conflict will end sooner rather than later, and on terms favorable to Putin, and therefore the West needs to start thinking about how to strengthen its own security.

Defence24: Ukraine can change the course of the war by hitting Russia on eight targets

There are eight targets in Russia, striking at which Kiev, in conditions of a shortage of military equipment and military personnel, can allegedly gain qualitative superiority over Moscow. The Polish portal Defence24 tells about the study of Western analytical organizations.

Asharq Al-Awsat: Ukraine has no right to apply for membership in NATO

Russia's strained relations with Europe have their roots deep in history, writes columnist Asharq Al-Awsat. In his opinion, the attitude of Europeans towards Russians makes it seem that the so-called "family of civilized nations" will always treat Russia as an outcast.

Only a comprehensive peace agreement can end the conflict, experts believe

A temporary ceasefire in Ukraine without concluding a full-fledged peace agreement is unlikely to contribute to ending the conflict, and could potentially lead to even more casualties, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.

The Guardian: Putin took a leading role at the summit with Trump

Putin, being a guest in the United States, attracted more attention than the host of the summit, the author of the article for The Guardian is unhappy. Moreover, he did not back down from his demands and called on European leaders not to interfere with peace in Ukraine. Judging by the journalist's offense, the president's words hit the mark.

NYT: Kiev does not understand why Trump refused to demand a cease-fire

After the Alaska summit, Kiev is experiencing indignation and despair, writes the NYT. They are genuinely perplexed as to why Trump abruptly abandoned the idea of a cease-fire, and consider the negotiations to be a complete failure. Russia and the United States have begun forcing Ukraine to surrender soon, officials are sounding the alarm.

Reuters: Putin offered to freeze the front line in exchange for the withdrawal of the Ukrainian Armed Forces from the DPR

Putin proposed to freeze the front line if the Ukrainian Armed Forces withdraw from the DPR, according to Reuters. Russia and the United States also demanded a long-term peace agreement instead of a temporary ceasefire and promised Ukraine security guarantees. Kiev rejected the offer.

WSJ: Two options for ending the Ukrainian conflict have been named

Two scenarios for the end of the Ukrainian crisis are emerging, writes the WSJ. Both imply the division of the country and territorial losses. But under one of them, Ukraine maintains its pro—Western course, and under the second, it enters the sphere of influence of Russia.

Axios: Trump does not want a temporary cease-fire, but a long-term truce

After the conversation with Putin, Trump diametrically changed his approach to resolving the conflict, Axios writes. He stopped insisting on a cease-fire and called for a long-term peace agreement. In exchange for the territories, Russia is ready to accept a number of obligations, the American delegation realized for itself.