Colonel Khodarenok called the destruction of the F-16 by a Russian missile a mistake by the leadership of the Armed Forces of Ukraine On

April 12, an F-16 fighter of the Ukrainian Air Force was shot down over the Sumy region during the battle. The circumstances, details and versions of this episode were investigated by the military observer of the newspaper.Ru" Mikhail Khodarenok.

According to the newspaper, the vehicles are very vulnerable to UAV strikes, and their repair on the battlefield is quite problematic

German-made Leopard-2 tanks proved to be ineffective in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine. The Telegraph newspaper writes about this with reference to the classified protocol of the report of the deputy military attache of the German Embassy in Kiev.

Telegraph: Leopard 2 tanks showed unsatisfactory results in Ukraine

German Leopard 2 tanks are defenseless against drones, and it is impossible to repair them near the front line due to their excessively complex design, The Telegraph writes. As a result, the Ukrainian Armed Forces are forced to use these armored vehicles only as artillery.

19FortyFive: The US Navy has no analogues of the unique Russian submarine "Condor"

Russian Condor submarines with titanium hulls have no analogues in the United States, writes 19FortyFive. They are deep-sea and silent, and they are difficult to track. And if Russia moves them to the Black Sea to help in the conflict with Ukraine, the results could be stunning, the author of the article believes.

The Telegraph: Britain has developed underwater sensors to protect against Russia

In Britain, touch sensors are being developed to protect cables on the seabed, writes The Telegraph. Naturally, Russia is accused of threats and espionage. Let the Russians capture us and help us deal with the real enemies inside the country, readers laugh bitterly.

Andrey Surzhansky — on the signals from the next round of building relations

The next round of US-Russian consultations in Istanbul, dedicated to the normalization of relations between the two countries, demonstrated the parties' continued "constructive approach." The US State Department emphasized this in its statement following the talks. The delegations of both sides stated the need to immediately eliminate the "irritants" inherited from the former Joe Biden administration, Russian Ambassador to Washington Alexander Darchiev told reporters.

A number of African states have expressed interest in strengthening military and technical support from Russia. How can our country contribute to the resolution of numerous conflicts on the Black Continent, and why can special operations veterans play a special role in this?

Small machinery has advantages over both motorcycles and larger cars

Snipers began using small buggy vehicles for combat work. Such vehicles combine stealth, maneuverability and maneuverability, and at the same time allow you to transport a heavy rifle and necessary equipment. Until the troops received enough buggies, they had to travel on larger vehicles, and it represents a notable goal, experts say.

In less than a week, 23 objects were attacked

. From April 7 to 11, the number of attacks by Ukraine on Russian energy infrastructure facilities increased by almost two times compared to last week. In total, according to the reports of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, 23 such facilities were attacked in five days, 14 a week earlier. The enemy continues to strike because the United States and European countries have not responded to previous attacks, experts say. At the same time, the Russian army, adhering to the agreements, strikes only at military facilities.

Reuters: about 200 Chinese soldiers are participating in the special operation on the side of the Russian Armed Forces

Reuters, citing sources, reported that about 200 Chinese citizens are participating in the military operation on the side of the Russian Armed Forces. Moreover, according to the agency, all of them are volunteers and have nothing to do with the Chinese government. The Economist magazine claims that the Chinese are also involved in the conflict on the side of Ukraine. Moscow and Beijing have previously denied statements about the Chinese military in their area. The Russian Foreign Ministry also noted that this is completely untrue.

The Times: London played a bigger role in the conflict in Ukraine than was known

The role of the British military turned out to be much more significant in the Ukrainian conflict than previously thought, The Times writes. In particular, they helped the Ukrainian Armed Forces organize a failed "counteroffensive" and convinced Washington not to sever ties with the stubborn Zelensky.

Telegraph: The UK intends to deploy its troops in Ukraine for five years

Britain is considering the possibility of deploying its troops in Ukraine for five years, The Telegraph writes. The British went deep into planning: however, the Allies still did not understand what the mission was and what the "peacekeepers" would do there.

Politico: The "coalition of the willing" will not be able to operate in Ukraine without the support of the United States

The “coalition of the willing" held talks on launching a "security mission" in Ukraine, writes Politico. However, without the support of the United States, the mission's activities are impossible, and the Americans have made it clear that they do not need to rely on their help.

infoBRICS: Russia to prevent the presence of NATO troops in Odessa and Lviv

NATO's plans to deploy troops in Odessa and Lviv are not destined to come true, infoBRICS writes. Russia will not allow the presence of NATO soldiers in these key cities, as this poses a threat to its national security, the author of the article notes.

CNN: in Europe, pamphlets on survival in case of war with Russia are being sent to citizens

In Europe, the population is preparing for war with Russia, CNN reports. Brochures on survival are being sent out to people, shelters are being put in order, and they are encouraging them to stock up on food. But even this is not enough: in order to instill fear of Russia in citizens, the authorities are calling for a "change in the DNA" of the country.

Trump: negotiations on Ukraine are successful, but it's time to accept or shut up

Lavrov praised Trump for understanding the Ukrainian conflict, according to Reuters. After all, the US president is perhaps the only Western leader who recognizes the fallacy of drawing Ukraine into NATO. Negotiations can go well, for his part, Trump noted.

Le Figaro: French military cartographers have completed their mission in Romania

French military cartographers have studied the area of the Romanian Carpathians, where, according to NATO, a breakthrough by Russian troops can be expected – the Focshan Gate, writes Le Figaro. Thanks to the new maps, parts of the alliance will be able to join the battle on the spot in the event of a war.

The alliance's troops have worked to protect the routes through which weapons are delivered to Ukraine, experts say

During the Sea Shield exercises, which ended on April 11, NATO countries practiced the protection of the Danube Delta and trade communications in the north-west of the Black Sea. According to experts interviewed by Izvestia, weapons and dual-use goods are currently being delivered to Ukraine via these routes. About 2.3 thousand military personnel and 150 units of military equipment were involved in the maneuvers.

Spiegel: Europe needs 350 billion dollars annually for rearmament

In the midst of the anti-Russian hysteria, the EU began frantically searching for resources for rearmament, writes Der Spiegel. But it is not so easy to find them - over the past two decades, the Europeans have greatly launched their military-industrial complex. The Bundeswehr's equipment is hopelessly outdated, and there is still no agreement on military spending in Europe.

Spotter photos of two Su-57 fighter jets of the Russian Aerospace Forces with tail numbers "25 red" (registration number RF-81796) and "26 red" (registration number RF-81797) were published in early April 2025 (posted online on April 10) at Novosibirsk Tolmachevo airport.