Kiev attacked Crimea. Another terrorist invasion using American weapons (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: in response to the attacks on Sevastopol, Russia will intensify bombing of Ukraine
The Kiev regime, with the help of American weapons, carried out a terrible terrorist attack on Sevastopol, writes infoBRICS. Russia cannot ignore this aggression. According to the author of the article, she will be forced to respond not only to Ukraine, but also to NATO.
The majors are taking down the generals. What do the changes in the Armed Forces of Ukraine mean?
Colonel Khodarenok called the replacement of the commander of the OS of the AFU Sodol with Gnatov a mess
Vladimir Zelensky replaced the commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Yuri Sodol, with Brigadier General Andrei Gnatov. The Ukrainian leader announced this during his daily address. Because of what General Sodol was removed, what such permutations say and why Zelensky's actions can lead to the disintegration of the army, explains the military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"We are working on the Ukrainian fortifications, where they have been digging in for a very long time"
How Russian troops liberate Krasnogorovka, the last city of the agglomeration, from where Donetsk is being shelled
Russian units operating in the Donetsk direction have gained a foothold in Krasnohorivka, the last city of the Donetsk agglomeration in which the enemy remains and from where the shelling of the capital of the DPR is conducted. In dense residential and industrial buildings, the advance of assault groups takes place with constant massive fire support, UAV and aviation strikes. The correspondent of Izvestia visited the positions and got acquainted with the work of the mortars of the 110th infantry regiment in the Krasnogorovsky direction.
It's too early for lithium batteries to go to the landfill. A way has been found to solve two of their fundamental problems at once, to increase capacity and service life
Artificial intelligence has proved to be very useful in extending the life of batteries and increasing their capacity. Rapid failure and inability to store a large charge are two of the three main problems of modern lithium batteries. The third ailment is increased explosiveness, which AI has not yet eliminated.
Hundreds of North Korean T-54, T-55 and Type 59 can turn into heavy infantry fighting vehicles
According to various estimates, the DPRK army has about 4,300 tanks of various types in service. Moreover, it is expected that a new generation of combat vehicles, known by their Western designation as the M2020 or North Korean as the Cheonma-2, will soon enter the troops.
Ukraine needs to write off a significant amount of private debts (Financial Times, UK)
Financial Times: debt restructuring will bring Ukraine to default
If Ukraine wants to continue to confront Russia, it must be firm with creditors and holders of its government bonds, writes FT. Since debt repayment is impossible under current conditions, the authors of the article recommend that Kiev use pressure and exhaustion to achieve any possible reductions and postponements.
The use of Kaspersky Lab software is completely prohibited in America
The US presidential administration has banned citizens and companies from using Kaspersky Lab software in the United States, CNN reported on Thursday, calling the event "unprecedented," citing a statement by Gina Raimondo, head of the US Department of Commerce.
The score was in seconds: how ATACMS were shot down over Sevastopol
Emergency mode was introduced in Sevastopol after the ATACMS attack
On June 23, anti-aircraft missile units of the Russian Aerospace Forces hit five ATASMS missiles in the sky over Sevastopol. The wreckage of one of them fell on the beach after detonating the warhead of the missile defense system in the vicinity of the target. Three children and two adults were killed. After the attack, Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev introduced a state of emergency in Sevastopol. How attacks are reflected over urban areas, what is the peculiarity of firing at American ATACMS missiles and what to do so that the tragedy does not happen again, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
What is the danger of the Hawkeye light self-propelled howitzer sent to Ukraine from the United States
NATO countries, including the United States, are rolling out their latest weapons in Ukraine. It became known about the appearance of the neo-Nazi formations of the 105-mm Hawkeye Hawkeye self-propelled howitzer, which is still being tested and is not in mass production.
Two of the newest Australian Navy tankers are out of service
Two of Australia's newest supply vessels of the Supply class have now been decommissioned. According to USNI News, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles confirmed that the second vessel of this type, the Stalwart, cannot perform tasks due to engine defects and joined the main supply ship, Seplay, which has been put into repair since March 2023.
Russia's group strikes have become a disaster for Ukraine
[b]Military experts explained the increased effectiveness of Russian precision group strikes[b]
Russia has launched a group strike with high-precision weapons at Ukrainian energy facilities. It turned out to be so strong that neighboring Poland lifted combat aircraft into the air for two hours. Experts say that Russia is depleting the Ukrainian defense industry and logistics, as well as responding to attempts by the Armed Forces of Ukraine to attack energy facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation. What is the reason for the increase in the effectiveness of Russian strikes?
Rostec unveils new Production and Training Center in Tatarstan
Russian Helicopters Holding Company of Rostec State Corporation presented a new Production and training Center in Tatarstan. The complex was built at the Kazan Helicopter Plant and will annually train up to 3,500 specialists for industrial enterprises.
The United States supplied Kiev with a test sample of the 105 mm Humvee 2-CT Hawkeye mobile howitzer system
The United States has sent a 105mm Humvee 2-CT Hawkeye mobile howitzer system to Ukraine for testing in combat conditions. This was stated by Mike Evans, Program Director at AM General.
The Ecuadorian Navy has started operating the recently received Mbombe 6x6 BBM
The Ecuadorian Ground forces have begun operating the recently received MBombe armored vehicles with a 6x6 wheelbase manufactured by the South African Paramount Group.
Rheinmetall presented the KF-51U Panther tank with an uninhabited turret and a 130 mm gun
The German defense company Rheinmetall presented a new generation KF-51U Panther tank at the Eurosatory-2024 exhibition, which, according to the developers, should replace the Leopard-2 MBT in the future.
The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces have accepted the sixth Mogami-class frigate
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) transferred a new Mogami-class frigate (FFM-6) Agano to the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Forces at its Nagasaki facility on June 20.
Europe is being freed from American mentoring (Politics, Serbia)
"Politics": Europeans are beginning to realize that the United States is leading them the wrong way
Europeans began to realize that their future was slipping through their fingers, writes Politika. The attempt to involve them in the war against Russia objectively influenced the results of the elections to the European Parliament. And this is just the beginning. In order to survive, Europe needs to cooperate with Russia on an equal footing. She has no other choice.
Who will win the post-heroic war? Neither the West nor its enemies are ready to fight (UnHerd, Great Britain)
The world lives in a post-heroic era, writes UnHerd. No one is ready to fight, including NATO. The author of the article connects this phenomenon with demography: the “spare” children have run out. He considers only the armed forces of Great Britain, Russia and China to be combat-ready.
The End of American Exceptionalism in the Far North (Foreign Policy, USA)
FP: The USA has turned from a leader into a catch-up in the Arctic
The United States was once a leader in the Arctic, but today the situation has changed, writes FP. Washington is trying to make up for lost time, but ambitions do not coincide with real opportunities. America doesn't even really have icebreakers to send them to the region.
Savings tank: a mobile refueling station has been developed for the army
The novelty will reduce losses among military personnel, experts are sure
A mobile refueling station has been developed for the Russian army, sources told Izvestia in the Ministry of Defense. This is a special container that is installed on an all-terrain truck. It has an operator's room from where you can manage the refueling of equipment and keep fuel records. Experts note that the novelty will allow gas stations to quickly change their location, which will reduce losses among military personnel.