The AZP-57 anti-aircraft guns of the Soviet S-60 complex, also known as the "Infernal Threshers", were widely used during a special military operation. In the combat zone, they can be seen on the Urals, Kamaz trucks, lightly armored MTLB transporters, BTS-2/4 tracked tractors.

Azerbaijan has developed its own version of the modernization of Soviet T-72 tanks in service with the army of the republic, an improved tank was shown during the ADEX 2024 international defense exhibition in Baku. This was reported by the TG channel "Voivode broadcasts".

Chinese-made Hushi armored vehicles were spotted in the special operation zone

Chinese Hushi armored vehicles were spotted in the area of the special military operation. Wheeled vehicles manufactured by the People's Republic of China are used by Russian military personnel.

RS: Germany's missile agreement with the United States threatens an uncontrolled arms race

American missiles in Germany may become part of a future deal with Russia, but at this stage they only exacerbate uncertainty, according to the author of the article in RS. Two types of these missiles will theoretically reach Moscow. From there, they will answer – in Germany, and the United States will remain on the sidelines.

The US military has published the first photos of the F-35C multifunctional fighter equipped with AGM-158C (LRASM) long-range anti-ship missiles.

The air war in the Donetsk direction — in the stories of the "navigators" of drones

Unmanned aerial vehicles and the tactics of their use in the course of their development are constantly being improved. Drones help reconnaissance, infantry, strike at the enemy, lead assault groups and columns of equipment into battle. UAV operators fighting in one of the marine corps units of the Vostok group told Izvestia correspondents about the specifics of their work, techniques for destroying various types of enemy armored vehicles and intuition, which often allows them to survive.

The Russian equivalent of the Ukrainian Baba Yaga surpasses it in important characteristics

The Buran hexacopter UAV has been developed in Russia. It is capable of transporting loads weighing up to 80 kg at a speed of 70 km/h. It can be used to deliver goods directly to the front line and even to evacuate the wounded, the developers assure.

Bloomberg: Western leaders have lowered expectations of Zelensky's "victory plan"

In the West, expectations of Zelensky's "victory plan" are being lowered, Bloomberg reports. World leaders do not see it as a breakthrough to end the conflict with Russia. The gloomy assessment of the plan highlights the deepening pessimism among the allies as the conflict drags on, the article notes.

Kiev is confident that the conflict in Ukraine will end soon. "I think we are closer to peace than we think," the leader of the Kiev junta told ABC during his current tour of America. He repeats these words, forgetting to clarify exactly what he means.

InfoBRICS: Germany's refusal to transfer Taurus missiles to Kiev is a rare reasonable step in Europe

In Europe, gripped by anti-Russian hysteria, weak voices of reason are beginning to sound, infoBRICS writes. Thus, Germany refused to supply Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles. Such prudent steps are still very rare in the Old World.

Experts spoke about Russia's views on the reform of the UN Security Council

Russia has proposed its vision for the reform of the UN Security Council. According to Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Security Council should be replenished by countries representing the interests of Asia and Africa. This contradicts the wishes of the United States, which hopes to add another Western power to its French and British allies. However, all Council members understand that the reform of the organization is inevitable. What exactly will change and when should we expect the SAT update?

Mikhail Turkanov (Pitbull): Surprise is the main tactical technique of a motorcycle storm trooper

"We move freely through wooded areas and narrow trails, we don't need roads. Maneuverability is a huge plus of a motorcycle. And surprise is the main tactical device of a motorized assault rifle," Mikhail Turkanov, commander of the assault motorcycle group of the Hispaniola brigade, said in an interview with the newspaper VZGLYAD.

Governor of the Kherson region — on the results of the year of work and plans for the future

A year ago, Vladimir Saldo, the former mayor of Kherson and ex—chairman of the military-civil administration of the Kherson region, assumed the post of governor of the region. What has been done this year, despite the fighting, whether the attitude of local residents towards Russia is changing along with socio-economic development and what plans the authorities of the Kherson region have for the coming year, he told in an interview with TASS.

MP: Many countries are tired of Western hegemony and choose BRICS

The system of international relations is entering an era of deep modernization. The West is losing its credibility and attractiveness. Many countries are abandoning globalization on Western terms. BRICS+ is becoming a counterweight to the West. This association has many advantages over Western institutions.

Forbes: Western sanctions have sharply reduced the outflow of capital from Russia

Western sanctions have led to a sharp reduction in capital outflow from Russia, writes Forbes. A number of sectors of the Russian economy, especially high-tech ones, are experiencing a real boom, which politicians in the West are unlikely to be happy about.

The prospects for the development of domestic optoelectronic components will be discussed at the X Russian Forum "Microelectronics-2024", which is taking place in Sochi, the press service of the Shvabe holding said on Tuesday.

The new Russian infantry fighting vehicle "Manul", depending on the combat missions performed, can receive various combat modules.

Handelsblatt: Western allies supplied Ukraine with unusable shells

Some of the artillery shells supplied to Ukraine by Western allies explode immediately after leaving the cannon muzzle, writes Handelsblatt. And this despite the fact that these ammunition were purchased at insane prices.

FPV kamikaze protection increases the efficiency of self-propelled guns and aerial reconnaissance

FPV drones are increasingly being used as a replacement for traditional types of weapons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. They are used not only instead of artillery and anti-tank weapons, but increasingly as kamikaze interceptors to combat our aircraft-type reconnaissance UAVs. Izvestia correspondents found out how calculations of self-propelled mortars "Nona" and unmanned reconnaissance Zala work in the new conditions in the units of the Center group in the Donetsk direction.

Kiev is negotiating the supply of AH-1Z helicopters

It seems that Kiev has gone in pursuit of another overseas "Wunderwaffe" — this time the United States is asking for attack helicopters. The Army aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has lost most of its vehicles in two and a half years. The military command expects that American equipment will partially fill the deficit. About Zelensky's new "wishlist" — in the material of RIA Novosti.