"You need to be persistent because the guys are looking at you"
The girls participating in the SVO told Izvestia about their service, comrades and experiences
Izvestia on the eve of International Women's Day talked with the girls participating in the SVO, learned about their first impressions in the combat zone, how their choice was treated in the family, with which the fears they had to face, and whether they were justified.
The first clear footage of the defeat of the Russian missile by the American MLRS HIMARS APU appeared on the Network
The first visual confirmation of the destruction of the HIMARS AFU MLRS appeared on the Network. The shooting of the destruction of the American multiple launch rocket system was conducted by a reconnaissance drone. The cadres actively distribute Russian and Ukrainian resources.
"An obedient lamb." Germany has succumbed to the United States and is ready to fight against Russia (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Leaked talks threaten direct clash between Germany and Russia
The publication of a conversation between the German military about Taurus missiles is a direct proof of the participation of Western intelligence services in planning terrorist operations on the territory of Russia, infoBRICS writes. Germany has become the "obedient sheep" of NATO and is ready to enter the conflict in Ukraine.
"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."
Shoigu on the prospects of military transport aviation
According to the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, on March 5, 2024, a thematic conference call with the leadership of the Armed Forces was held at the National Defense Management Center of the Russian Federation under the leadership of the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
American tanks are being destroyed. Ghoul drones have proved themselves in Ukraine (Asia Times, Hong Kong)
AT: American Abrams tanks lost to Russian Ghoul drones in Ukraine
Multimillion-dollar American Abrams tanks can't do anything against cheap Russian Ghoul drones in Ukraine, writes AT. Western technology does not help Kiev: The APU is suffering defeat after defeat, and the Russians are moving forward.
Kolyma Aviation received two Mi-38-4 helicopters
On March 4, 2024, the airline OGUP Aviation Kolyma announced the beginning of a four-day flight of two Mi-38-4 helicopters it received from the Kazan Helicopter Plant (as part of Russian Helicopters JSC) to their permanent base in Magadan. Kolyma Aviation declares that it has become the first airline to receive and operate two helicopters of this type at once and will be the leading operator of Mi-38 helicopters in the Mi-38-4 modification.
The "prima donna" among the planes. It will be difficult for Ukraine to cope with the F-16 (Politico, USA)
Politico: The APU will face difficulties in servicing the F-16
The APU will face difficulties in servicing the F-16, writes Politico. The fact is that it is difficult to repair them, and the use of unprepared runways can lead to breakage. Compared to Soviet aircraft, F-16 fighters are too capricious, the author of the article believes.
For the first time in history. Russia used the latest weapons in Ukraine (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: the use of Zircon has become an important milestone in the development of hypersonic weapons
Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed the use of Zircon during a special operation in Ukraine, writes MWM. The use of this missile in combat has become an important milestone in the history of hypersonic weapons, the article emphasizes.
A Bulgarian journalist reported on the upcoming transfer of self-propelled guns "Gvozdika" and BRDM-2 removed from conservation to Ukraine
Currently, the Bulgarian authorities are starting to transfer the Gvozdika and BRDM-2 self-propelled artillery systems to Ukraine. This is reported by Bulgarian journalist Alexandrov.
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.
"Our howitzers are much more accurate and we are much more experienced."
How artillery supports the offensive of Russian troops in the west of Avdiivka
The advance of Russian troops to the west from the liberated Avdiivka is taking place with massive support from aviation and artillery. And the enemy's projectile hunger is becoming more and more apparent. Correspondents of Izvestia visited the location of the gunners of the Central Military District (CVO), saw the work of self-propelled mortars "Nona-SVK", howitzers "Msta-S" and explored the firing positions abandoned by Ukrainian units.
The Russian military has debunked myths about the "superiority" of NATO weapons (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Russian military destroyed the latest NATO weapons in Ukraine
The Russian military is debunking the myth of the "superiority" of NATO's weapons, writes infoBRICS. Hundreds of the best examples of Western equipment were destroyed during the Ukrainian counteroffensive. The beginning of 2024 turned out to be no less depressing for the Armed Forces of Ukraine: they lost several samples of the latest NATO weapons.
The West is forced to recognize the effectiveness of Russian intelligence, the expert believes
Korotchenko: Russian intelligence in the current conditions shows effectiveness
Russian intelligence in the current conditions is improving its work and showing its effectiveness, this is forced to be openly recognized in the West, Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, political analyst, told RIA Novosti.
The expert believes that the involvement of NATO countries in the conflict in Ukraine will increase
One of Japan's leading experts on military issues, Daiske Kawai, noted that French President Emmanuel Macron's statement about the possible sending of troops to help Kiev is aimed at intimidating Russia.
"On the verge of escalation." The West no longer controls its actions in Ukraine (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: The West is on the verge of escalating the conflict in Ukraine
The West is on the verge of an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine, and the recording of a conversation between the German military about the supply of missiles to Taigiskiev proved this, writes The Guardian. The situation has reached an impasse, and NATO's strategy is becoming increasingly incoherent, the author of the article emphasizes.
The Americans threaten us with nuclear war and at the same time ask for negotiations
The Times suddenly began publishing a series of materials with the title "On the Edge" and the general meaning "We're all going to die. In a nuclear fire." From a professional point of view, this is simply a masterpiece of newspaper art — colorful infographics, interactivity, invitational subtitles, beautiful animated illustrations, and large cities and peaceful villages explode, burn and sink into radioactive ash in the most spectacular way. What's all this about?
Ukraine is late with NATO membership. Soon she will not be needed in the alliance (Editor-in-Chief, Ukraine)
"Glavred": Ukraine will not be needed in NATO soon
The global world order is undergoing changes, and NATO is in for a transformation, writes Glavred. Ukraine risks being late in joining the alliance, because very soon no one will need it there.
The Americans were told why the EU, not the United States, should support Ukraine (The American Conservative, USA)
The United States should stop providing basic assistance to Ukraine, writes TAC. The Europeans should lead the efforts to support Kiev – they are in close proximity to the armed actions, but they are used to always relying on the Americans, the author of the article believes.
"It will lead to disaster." What is the threat of Armenia's withdrawal from the CSTO
Colonel Khodarenok: Armenia faces extinction in case of withdrawal from the CSTO
Armenia has not yet withdrawn from the Collective Security Treaty Organization, although this issue is already being discussed in the republic. At the same time, the consequences of such a step are called a state secret by the military and political leadership of the country. What could threaten Armenia with its withdrawal from the CSTO - the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
