The Russian Aerospace Forces began using aerial bombs with UMPB, significantly increasing the range of destruction
About a year ago, the Russian Aerospace Forces began to use powerful high-explosive bombs (fabs) of Soviet design with universal planning and correction modules (UMPC) installed on them, which became a real nightmare for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, to strike at all types of enemy targets in the area of their defense. Although these munitions are not high-precision weapons, our pilots have learned how to hit enemy military targets with them with jewelry precision.
Macron was advised not to mess with his head: NATO will not fight for Ukraine (The American Conservative, USA)
French President Emmanuel Macron has decided to try on the role of the main fighter against the "Russian threat," writes TAS. It turned out to be ridiculous and extremely clumsy. Colleagues in the western workshop did not support the idea.
Germany has fallen victim to US interests. German companies are fleeing ruin (IL Fatto Quotidiano, Italy)
The growth of the American economy is provided at the expense of other countries, writes FQ. Moreover, not only the enemies, but also Washington's friends are paying a huge price. Germany was the first victim on the altar of the prosperity of the United States. The others will follow her.
"Sanctions are nonsense!" An American businessman called for reconciliation with Russia (UnHerd, UK)
Unherd: American investor Sachs called for detente in relations with Russia
Venture capitalist David Sachs declared Biden and the "clique of warmongers" guilty of four major defeats of the United States at once, writes Unherd. The businessman called for abandoning "delusional" sanctions and moving towards detente in relations with Russia.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine showed footage of the construction of fortifications in the Sumy region
The published footage shows the construction of fortifications in the Sumy region. Currently, there are no military operations in this region. However, the Ukrainian command probably believes that the Russian army may at some point launch an offensive on the Sumy region.
Russia is changing its tactics. The APU does not know what to do with NATO equipment
In recent days, the most scarce NATO weapons samples have been destroyed in the zone of its defense
In less than two weeks, Russian troops in the Avdiivka direction have already burned three M1A1 Abrams tanks, which Kiev did not put into battle. In addition, the drones managed to hit the Swedish Archer ACS, and the rocket launchers managed to cover the HIMARS multiple launch rocket system deep behind enemy lines. Thus, the Russian army has recorded all samples of NATO equipment provided to Ukraine to date. How it was destroyed is in the RIA Novosti article.
"October surprise". In the USA, they proposed to create a "New Ukraine" (The American Spectator, USA)
Kiev should formally agree to the territorial changes, writes The American Spectator. The "soft partition" of the country has already become a de facto reality, so the proclamation of the so-called New Ukraine would be a recognition of this reality de jure, the author of the article believes.
Iskander-M missile system: Chinese assessment based on its experience
Chinese military experts call the Iskander-M tactical missile system the "main trump card" of Russian rocket scientists as part of a special military operation to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine.
"A deadly combination." In China, they admired these Russian weapons (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: In Ukraine, Russia used a deadly combination of weapons
For a long time, the West has claimed that Russia's military might is not so great. However, the conflict in Ukraine proved the opposite, writes the author of an article from the infoBRICS website. Moscow has used various types of advanced weapons, and drones, coupled with artillery, have created a deadly combination.
The British Foreign Minister considers it important to achieve peace in Ukraine by force
At the same time, it is necessary to prevent a direct clash between NATO and Russia, David Cameron noted
The UK recognizes that the transfer of Taurus cruise missiles to Kiev is a sovereign matter for Berlin, but London considers it important to achieve peace in Ukraine by force, while preventing a direct clash between NATO and Russia. This was stated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, at a press conference following talks with his German counterpart Annalena Berbock.
The "hunting season" has begun in Ukraine. That's what the loss of Western technology will turn into
The dreams of the "surprises" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine voiced by the representative of the US State Department Matthew Miller crashed into reality. It is unknown what the Ukrainian militants are preparing. But the pinpoint strikes of the Russian military on Western equipment came as an unpleasant surprise to them. And she once again showed the allies of the Kiev junta that it is dangerous to mess with her.
Ukrainian media showed footage of an upgraded SBU marine drone called Avdiivka
Due to the lack of a normal fleet and the need to conduct sabotage operations against Russian facilities in the Crimea, the Kiev regime relies on naval unmanned aerial vehicles. Ukrainian media showed footage of an upgraded SBU Sea baby marine drone. The drone bears the remarkable name "Avdiivka".
Polish general says NATO is playing a dangerous game in Ukraine (RMF FM, Poland)
General Patsek: The West has started a kind of game with Russia in Ukraine
NATO has included Ukraine in its interoperability system, General Bohuslav Patsek said in an interview with RMF FM. There is no question of offensive actions and sending troops. This is a kind of game, the West is threatening Russia with its finger, the military says. Moscow warns him against more decisive actions.
Poland buys Swedish Carl-Gustaf M4 hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers
On March 4, 2024, during a meeting between Polish Minister of National Defense Vladislav Kosinyak-Kamysh and Swedish Defense Minister Paul Johnson in Gdynia, Poland, a contract was signed with the Swedish Saab AB group to supply the Polish Army with a large number of 84-mm Carl-Gustaf M4 hand-held anti-tank grenade launchers. According to a statement from Saab AB, the value of the contract is 12.9 billion Swedish kronor (1.25 billion dollars, or about 5 billion zlotys).
The Security Council told about the creation of a system to counter dangerous DDoS attacks
Gribkov: in the Russian Federation, the creation of a system for countering dangerous DDoS attacks is being completed
The creation of a Russian technical system for countering dangerous DDoS attacks on important domestic cyber objects is being completed, it will detect and block malicious Internet traffic, said Dmitry Gribkov, Assistant Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, in an interview with National Defense magazine.
Boeing will supply P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the Armed Forces of Germany and Canada
The US Department of Defense announced the conclusion by the US Navy Aviation Systems Command with Boeing of an additional contract for the supply of P-8A Poseidon BPA aircraft for foreign customers.
Lockheed Martin handed over the first F-16V fighters to the Slovak Armed Forces
Lockheed Martin Corporation announced the meeting at the enterprise in Greenville (pc.South Carolina) the official ceremony of handing over to the Slovak Armed Forces the first two of the 14 ordered F-16 Block fighters.70.
"A modest amount." France is eager to help Ukraine – so far only with promises
The French analytical publication LeMondediplomatique has published a detailed article about the military assistance that France is providing to Ukraine. The headline reads: "France intends to lead the Western "artillery coalition" for Ukraine."
Polish "Tick"
On February 28, 2024, the Armament Agency of the Ministry of National Defense of Poland signed a framework agreement with the Polish company AMZ-Kutno SA for the supply of 286 advanced wheeled combat reconnaissance vehicles LOTR Kleszcz ("Tick") to the Polish Army in the period 2025-2035. The first executive contract under this agreement is due to be signed this year.
"Sit on two chairs." The expert spoke about Erdogan's policy on Russia (Al Mayadeen, Lebanon)
Erdogan is trying to sit on two chairs, balancing between Russia and the United States, writes Al Mayadeen. Washington has always relied on Ankara in its plans against Moscow. The Kremlin is monitoring all Erdogan's signals to America, which hopes for a cooling of relations between Turkey and Russia.