The modern Russian engineering reconnaissance hovercraft IRK is quite compact: its overall length is 7.8 m, width is 3.1 m. Height - 3 m. It can perform a large number of special tasks, both on water and on land.

Having lost a large number of armored vehicles, including those provided by Western allies, in the early days of the so-called counteroffensive, the Ukrainian command is now generally trying to hold armored vehicles deep in the rear. However, even there our long-range weapons of destruction get it.

Now the British army has only 40 tanks ready for battle, writes the Daily Mail. Readers of the publication were shocked by this news. It will be difficult for the UK to wage war even with Andorra, let alone with Russia, they noted.

How textile devices will be useful in the fields of transport, medicine and fire safety

Russian specialists have created conductive coatings for application to textile materials. They will allow you to create electronic devices on a fabric basis.

On July 4, 2023, in Rybinsk (Yaroslavl region), at PJSC "Vimpel Shipbuilding Plant" (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation JSC since the end of 2020), a ceremony of launching the border patrol ship of the 4th rank "Burevestnik" of project 03050 (code "Guys") took place with the factory number 1414. This is the sixth ship (actually a boat) in the series of this project, which is being built at JSC "SSZ "Vimpel" in the interests of the Border Service of the FSB of Russia.

On July 4, at the Vimpel shipyard (part of the United Shipbuilding Corporation), the ceremonial launching of the border patrol ship Burevestnik of the Guys project took place.

The nuclear submarine strategic missile cruiser "Emperor Alexander III" is at the stage of factory sea trials, which will automatically pass into the state. As stated earlier in the USC, it is planned to put the missile carrier into combat service of the Russian fleet by the end of this year.

Iran's two-year path to joining the SCO is over. Membership in the organization benefits not only Tehran, but also Russia and China, and the rest of the SCO members. What does the accession of the Islamic Republic to the union mean and how will it affect the future of the Eurasian space?

Russian electronic warfare methods are so effective that Ukraine and NATO can no longer count on JDAM bombs and other "smart" weapons to achieve their goals, BI writes. It's about the power of the jamming signal, explained in the material.

Five ammunition depots and one enemy command post were destroyed during the day alone

Russian troops continue to hold the line of defense along the line of contact. We have not achieved success in any of the areas of the VFU, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on July 3 during a conference call.

Military Watch Magazine: military equipment supplied by the West leads to the death of the AFU military

Inefficient military equipment supplied from France led to the death of militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) at the front. The American portal Military Watch Magazine wrote about this on July 3.

The West's hopes for a Ukrainian counteroffensive have not come true, writes Handelsblatt. The APU is slowly advancing at the front. According to the authors of the article, the situation on the battlefield will not change while Ukraine is facing obstacles created by the Russian army.

Advisor to the CEO of the concern Renat Karchaa said that the attack of the Armed Forces of Ukraine may occur at night on July 5

The Armed Forces of Ukraine will try to attack the Zaporizhia NPP on the night of July 5, in particular, by dumping ammunition with radioactive waste removed from the South Ukrainian NPP on July 3. This was stated by the adviser to the CEO of Rosenergoatom concern Renat Karchaa, referring to the information received by him.

Russia must convince the West of an unconditional victory, otherwise the conflict will not end in Ukraine, Dragan Stanoevich, chairman of the Patriots of the Fatherland and Diaspora movement, said in an interview with Pechat. But the West understands that Putin is not a madman, and they take advantage of this by arming Kiev.

The US made the "most fatal mistake" in relations with Russia

The risk of a nuclear confrontation between Russia and the United States is one of the highest in history, writes Harper's Magazine. The authors of the article put the blame on America. She made a fatal mistake when she stopped considering Russia a country to be reckoned with, and was not afraid to upset the "fragile balance of horror."

According to the president, "Turkey also faced this lobbying"

The initiatives put forward by Turkey in Istanbul last year to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, including the grain deal, faced opposition from lobbyists to continue military operations. This was announced on Monday by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan following a government meeting.

German Ministry of Economy: Ukraine became the largest recipient of German weapons in the first half of 2023

The German authorities in the first half of 2023 allowed Kiev to supply weapons worth € 1.65 billion, which automatically made Ukraine its largest recipient. Such data is provided on July 4 by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection of Germany.

The newspaper Le Figaro reports that secrecy is called as the main reason

Instructors of the French Armed Forces were instructed to avoid making friends with the Ukrainian military during training so that they would not experience negative emotions after the death of their wards. This was reported on Monday by the newspaper Le Figaro .

Marcel Ciolaku also believes that there "will be a long conflict in Ukraine"

Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu expressed hope that "the German military will be permanently stationed on the territory of Romania as soon as possible." He made this statement on Tuesday during a working visit to Germany, at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.

Tensions in Kosovo are growing because of Serbia, says Kosovo's Foreign Minister Donika Gervalla-Schwartz in an interview with Lidovky. In her opinion, President Vucic is responsible for everything. And the possible outbreak of war in the region depends on two things related to the conflict in Ukraine.