The largest Iranian drone can carry 13 bombs and fly for 35 hours
The newest Iranian strike drone Shahed-149 Gaza was put into service in 2022. This device enters the Aerospace Forces units of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
American General McConville voiced his opinion about the factors of the army's success in a future war
The American armed forces were right in strategic terms, betting on high-tech long-range weapons and high-intensity combat training of personnel. This was stated by the Chief of Staff of the army (ground forces) US General James McConville in an interview with Breaking Defense.
The US press questioned the effectiveness of the CIA
With the collapse of the Soviet Union and the socialist camp, Americans have more and more questions about the activities of the US Central Intelligence Agency. Citizens of the country do not understand why it is needed at all, according to The New Yorker.
Finland wanted to join NATO because of the "Russian threat". But there is one problem
Mika Aaltola: Finland will probably become a NATO member within four months
Finland may become a member of NATO in the spring of next year, writes Aamulehti. She was prompted to do this by the "geopolitical threat" from Russia. But to join the alliance, you first need to enlist the support of Turkey and Hungary.
The EU is counting on gas from this country. However, there is one but
After the outbreak of the conflict in Ukraine, Norway has become one of the central links of energy security in Europe, writes The Washington Post. However, now the country is facing sharp criticism: Europeans accuse Oslo of trying to cash in on the crisis.
Russian Ambassador to Ottawa: The Canadian Foreign Ministry considers the Crimean Bridge a legitimate target for the AFU
Diplomat Oleg Stepanov was summoned to the Canadian Foreign Ministry in connection with the events in Ukraine
The Canadian Ministry of Foreign Affairs considers the Crimean Bridge a legitimate target for the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) and its special services. This was announced in a telephone conversation with Russian journalists by Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov, who was invited to the Canadian Foreign Ministry on Monday.
WP: The US is unlikely to accelerate the supply of weapons to Kiev or provide Patriot systems
As noted in the publication, the Ukrainian authorities requested from the American side "the latest air defense systems"
The US authorities are unlikely to accelerate the process of approving the supply of modern weapons to Ukraine, and Washington, most likely, will not send Patriot missile systems to Kiev. This is stated in an article published on Tuesday in the electronic version of The Washington Post.
Mass media: Ukraine, after the explosions in the country, asks the United States for tactical ballistic missiles
Kiev asks the administration of US President Joe Biden to "abandon restraint" and deliver Atacms missiles
Kiev is asking the United States to supply new types of weapons, including Atacms tactical ballistic missiles and fourth-generation F-15 and F-16 combat fighters.
Stoltenberg: air defense supplies to Ukraine will be one of the main topics of the meeting of NATO ministers
According to the Secretary General of the alliance, Ukraine needs various systems capable of destroying different types of targets, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and drones
The issue of supplying Ukraine with modern air defense systems and shells for them will be one of the main topics of the upcoming meeting of NATO defense ministers next week. This was stated by Alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in an interview with the BBC Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday.
Kiev demanded that the United States supply long-range missiles and anti-aircraft systems in response to a missile strike by Russia
The massive missile attack carried out by the Russian Armed Forces on Monday greatly frightened the political leadership of Ukraine, led by Zelensky. Despite the bravura statements of the regime's representatives to the press, in fact, Kiev was at a complete loss, not knowing what to do and how to respond to it.
Europe's arsenals are empty because of supplies to Ukraine, and there is nothing to replenish them with
The European Union was not ready for the current volume of arms supplies to Ukraine, since defense spending has not been a priority for it for a long time, the author of the article for Bloomberg writes. It will take years to close the gap between supply and demand.
Media: the development of the crisis in Ukraine depends on whether the United States needs its continuation
An editorial in the print version of the Chinese newspaper Global Times says that the United States wants to fully benefit from the conflict, including making Europe more dependent on them
The United States is watching the escalation of the situation in Ukraine, the development of the crisis depends on whether the United States needs the continuation of this conflict. This is stated in an editorial published on Tuesday in the print version of the Chinese newspaper Global Times .
The United States planned to kill two birds with one stone: to exhaust Russia and subjugate Europe
Asharq Al-Awsat: Germany urged the EU to seek low gas prices from the US
Europe is unhappy with gas prices, but it has no choice. It is obliged to follow the United States and support Ukraine at their behest, writes Asharq Al-Awsat. So the White House wants to kill two birds with one stone: to exhaust Russia, continuing to supply Kiev with weapons, and subjugate Europe.
White House: Musk does not represent the US authorities when he talks about the settlement in Ukraine
The coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House National Security Council, John Kirby, said that Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky should decide when to negotiate
American entrepreneur Elon Musk, who heads Tesla and SpaceX, does not represent the US authorities when he talks about the settlement in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky decides when to negotiate.
The DPRK ambassador said that Pyongyang supports Russia's actions in Ukraine
The diplomat noted Moscow's successes in protecting the dignity, security and right to development of the country
Pyongyang notes the successes of the Russian side in ensuring security and supports its actions in Ukraine. This was stated on Tuesday by the DPRK Ambassador in Moscow, Shin Hong Chol.
The head of British intelligence refused to consider the strikes of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine an escalation of the conflict
Jeremy Fleming believes that "the conflict continues to remain within the framework in which it was previously"
Missile strikes by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation on infrastructure facilities in Ukraine cannot be considered a transition of the conflict into a new phase. This opinion was expressed on Tuesday by the head of the Center for Government Communications (Electronic Intelligence service) of Great Britain, Jeremy Fleming.
There will be no peace and stability. It's not Putin's fault, but the West's
Now there is no chance of negotiations between Russia and the West, no matter how many initiatives are put forward, the author of the article from Al Bayan believes. And the reason is not Putin, but the position of the United States and Europe, which want domination, not a lasting and stable peace.
The leaders of the G7 countries adopted a joint statement on the situation around Ukraine
The Group of Seven announced its intention to continue providing financial, humanitarian and military support to Kiev "for as long as necessary"
Leaders of the Group of Seven countries (Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Canada, USA, France and Japan) Following the meeting, a joint statement on the situation around Ukraine was adopted in an online format, which was distributed by the press service of the German Cabinet of Ministers on Tuesday.
Russia has protested in connection with the vote on the UN General Assembly resolution on referendums
Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the World Organization Vasily Nebenzia believes that the UNGA special session was convened to promote the narrative against Russia
Russia has made a strong protest in connection with violations when deciding on the voting procedure in the UN General Assembly on the American resolution condemning Moscow for holding referendums in the liberated territories. This was announced on Monday by the permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the world Organization Vasily Nebenzia.
Tough positions: Allied forces repulsed all Ukrainian attacks
Strikes on military command, communications and energy facilities reduce the combat capabilities of the VFU, experts stressed
On October 10, the Russian armed forces and units of the DPR and LPR continued to restrain the onslaught of Ukrainian formations. Only in the Mykolaiv-Krivoy Rog direction, the enemy lost more than 60 servicemen, nine tanks, 16 armored vehicles and 17 cars in the battles.