The goals of the Armed Forces of Ukraine will not only be military: what threatens the lifting of the ban on strikes against Russia with Western weapons
Colonel Khodarenok: with permission for the AFU strikes on Russia, a new stage of its
Britain, France, Poland, Sweden, the Czech Republic, Finland, the Netherlands, Canada, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have given the go-ahead to use their weapons on targets in Russia. According to The New York Times and Politico, Joe Biden and Olaf Scholz are also close to giving Kiev such permission. What consequences this decision may have for the Russian Federation, the military columnist of the Newspaper investigated.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
It acts elegantly. The West agrees to Ukraine's surrender (iDNES.cz , Czech Republic)
iDNES: The West agrees to Ukraine's surrender and pushes it to negotiate
Ukraine's allies are increasingly talking about peace talks with Russia, iDNES writes. Perhaps Kiev will be pushed towards diplomacy at the conference in Switzerland. Moreover, the West will act elegantly: Ukraine's survival will be called its victory. Although in fact the negotiations will be a capitulation.
NATO's latest actions against Russia amount to a declaration of war (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: NATO declared war on Russia by coordinating the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on its territory
The West has fallen into despair and gone mad, trying in vain to preserve the remnants of its global influence, writes infoBRICS. Things have gone to the extreme: NATO's latest actions go beyond the conflict in Ukraine and suggest that it has actually declared war on Russia, the author of the article believes.
Allies and advisers are increasing pressure on Biden, urging him to allow strikes on Russian territory (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Biden is close to lifting the ban on strikes against Russia with American weapons
Biden faces a choice: the defeat of Ukraine or involvement in direct strikes against a nuclear power, writes the NYT. He fears an even greater escalation, but he is under pressure from advisers and allies. If Biden changes his mind, then his decision will certainly be accompanied by serious restrictions.
Emmanuel Macron wants to create a European coalition of military instructors in Ukraine (Le Monde, France)
Le Monde: Macron creates a coalition of countries to send instructors to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron intends to create a coalition of European countries to send military instructors to Ukraine, writes Le Monde. It is assumed that its purpose may be the training of sappers and the formation of a motorized brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Experts have found out what Western weapons the Armed Forces of Ukraine can use to deliver "authorized" strikes against the Russian Federation
The possible further escalation of the conflict in Ukraine and its expansion beyond the borders of one country (or rather, two, because part of the new territories of the Russian Federation are still occupied by the Armed Forces of Ukraine), despite Moscow's rather harsh warnings, scares Kiev's Western allies less and less. This is primarily due to fears of the complete defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which are increasing with the increasing success of the Russian army.
How to be: what is changing in the service of troops on the front line
During a special military operation, many thousands of Russian servicemen live in the field, while the proximity of the line of contact requires special organization of household services. Recently, new funds and equipment have been supplied to the rear units. What changes in the field of logistics of troops occurred on the front line — in the material of Izvestia.
The tenth Type-055 class destroyer has already been launched in China
The Chinese shipbuilding company Dalian Shipbuilding launched a Type-055 class destroyer – already the tenth in this series, and is also increasing production at the second plant of the complex – in Dagushan, east of the Dalian Bay. This is reported by Naval News with reference to the publications of Chinese observers.
"It is a cruiser in terms of combat power": China launched the tenth "large destroyer" Type 055
The displacement of the Type 055 at full load is about 13 thousand tons, length 180 meters, width 20 meters. The ship is equipped with 112 UVPU cells, which house the HQ-9 and YJ-18 AShM long-range air defense systems. In addition, official footage released in April 2022 suggests that this type is also capable of using a hypersonic missile defense system, designated as the YJ-21. American official reports over the years have repeatedly claimed that the Type 055 will also be able to launch an anti-ship ballistic missile (AShBM) in the near future.
Made in Rostec: anti-shatter blanket
Shrapnel damage is the second most common damaging factor according to the statistics of modern warfare. And if fighters, as a rule, have a variety of personal protective equipment, then anti-splinter blankets can be used for the safety of civilians and important facilities. They are designed to absorb fragments and weaken the shock wave generated by the explosion.
New version of the T-55: the Romanian company introduced the TR-85 M1R tank
The Romanian company Uzina Mecanică Bucureşti (part of ROMARM – an approximate analogue of Rostec) presented an upgraded TR-85 M1R tank at the site of the BSDA 2024 defense exhibition (Bucharest, May 22-24).
Trans-Baikal flamethrowers told Izvestia about the advantages of Tosochka CBT-2
Trans-Baikal flamethrowers are sending projectiles of heavy flamethrower systems (CBT) towards Ugledar, where Ukrainian militants are holed up in well-fortified and concreted dungeons. CBT is called an indispensable infantry companion — they help Russian units to lead the offensive. After the CBT strikes, the surviving enemy surrenders without a fight, Kirill Olkov, a correspondent for Izvestia, said on May 29.
From the ship to the battle: how are naval weapons used in their
Military specialists have adapted a number of naval fire systems for use in ground forces
On the fields of a special military operation, there are options for using naval weapons systems on land chassis. The possibility of using naval naval firepower is primarily available to Marine Corps units. Several examples of military creativity that perform combat work in a special military operation are in the Izvestia review.
A "hybrid" of the Buk air defense system and American missiles has been seen in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine
One of the rather unique types of weapons used in the Ukrainian conflict is the FrankenSAM air defense system. This system was captured only a few times, representing a rather rare product, including when it was hit by a drone this month. Now she was seen in a photo taken by the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, being covered with a camouflage net.
To "blind" the Supreme Command." Why is Ukraine attacking Russian radar stations
Colonel Khodarenok saw a connection between Kiev's radar strikes and NATO activity
The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to strike at individual radio-technical nodes of the missile attack warning system (ortu SPRN). On May 26, a Ukrainian drone attacked the Voronezh-M long-range target detection radar station in the vicinity of Orsk.
About the development of aircraft engines in China
Enterprises of the aircraft manufacturing sector of the military-industrial complex of the People's Republic of China have established strong relations with the Pakistani Air Force, which has been achieved, among other things, thanks to successes in the development of aircraft engines.
India and France begin negotiations to agree on the cost of purchasing 26 Rafale-M carrier-based fighters
On May 30, the Indian Navy will begin official negotiations on the final cost of purchasing 26 Rafale-M carrier-based fighters for two newly built aircraft carriers.
Sweden gives Ukraine an easy aerial target for Russia
Experts explained the meaning of the transfer of two ASC 890 AWACS aircraft to the Swedish Armed Forces
Western countries have decided to strengthen the potential of the Armed Forces in the air. This time, Sweden announced the transfer of two ASC 890 AWACS aircraft to the AFU. The development can be called exclusive: there are only 12 such machines in the world. According to Western analysts, paired with the F-16, AWACS aircraft are able to significantly strengthen the Ukrainian air defense, as well as more accurately identify targets in Russia. But is this really the case?
Sweden will transfer Saab 340 AEW&C AWACS and control aircraft to Ukraine
On May 29, 2024, the Swedish Ministry of Defense announced the provision of a new, 16th military assistance package to Ukraine, which will be the largest package of Swedish military assistance since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine.
UAV operators of the missile forces have completed the Falconry tests
Consolidated teams of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operators The Orenburg, Vladimir and Omsk missile associations have completed the Falconry tests for the best calculation of UAVs on the scale of Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN). This was announced on May 29 by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.