Ukraine has requested the supply of ATACMS missiles from the United States in exchange for the right to control the choice of targets for them
Ukraine continues to beg the United States for the supply of long-range missiles to the HIMARS MLRS with a range of 300 km, promising to keep the US military informed of their use. This was reported by CNN the day before.
The source spoke about the protection of the referendum in the DPR with the latest radar of counter-battery warfare
Residents of Donbass during the referendum on the entry of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) into Russia were protected by the newest radar station (radar) of counter-battery warfare. This was reported to RIA Novosti on October 4, citing a source in the DPR law enforcement agencies.
An American company has developed ammunition for detecting and destroying small-sized drones
The military conflict in Ukraine has shown the enormous importance and high efficiency of the use of unmanned aerial vehicles of various purposes and classes in modern warfare. At the same time, it became obvious that it is quite difficult and very expensive to shoot down drones, especially small ones, with existing air defense systems. It seems that the solution to the problem of destroying small drones was found in the American defense company Grumman Corporation.
Gepard anti-aircraft tanks cannot be effectively used against Geran UAVs
The Gepard self-propelled units transferred by Germany to the Nazi formations of Ukraine are trying to use in the fight against the Geran-2 kamikaze drones. The project "RG: Russian weapons", referring to the opinion of military expert Yuri Lyamin, notes that these "anti-aircraft tanks" can hardly be effective against such inconspicuous means of destruction.
Two new Voronezh radar stations will close the northern direction
The Russian missile attack warning system will soon be replenished with two more ground-based radar stations. According to the Ministry of Defense, the new radar stations will close the northern direction.
Orbit defense. Russian Space Forces Day
On the fourth of October, Russia celebrates the Day of Space Troops. We will tell you about the holiday, its history and traditions for 2022 in the material of Sputnik radio.
The US Army is increasing infantry firepower
The US Army Command is considering the possibility of equipping the infantry with new weapons systems, including a new type of grenade launcher (Precision Grenadier System), a medium machine gun, as well as a new mortar for airborne troops. This is evidenced by the reports read at the end of September 2022 by arms procurement officials at the conference "Future Force Capabilities" ( Future Force Capabilities ). The event in Austin (USA, Texas) was organized by the National Defense Industrial Association (National Defense Industrial Association).
Because of the position on Ukraine, Germany is losing the trust of its allies
The Germans are losing their credibility, and their policy looks like maneuvering from the point of view of the allies, writes iDNES. The reason for everything is the indecisive position regarding the armed conflict in Ukraine, analyst Gesin Weber believes.
Duda stated the need to increase the production of weapons to help Ukraine
To ensure the supply of weapons to Kiev, it is necessary to increase the production capabilities of the defense industry on both sides of the Atlantic, the Polish president said
The production of weapons on both sides of the Atlantic should be increased to provide support to Ukraine. This was stated by Polish President Andrzej Duda in an address that was read out on Tuesday at the Warsaw Security Forum by the head of the Polish National Security Bureau, Pavel Soloch.
The British Foreign Ministry promised to help Ukraine "until victory" and after the end of hostilities
As noted in the department, London has "strategic endurance" in order to continue to support Kiev "until victory"
The UK government will continue to provide military and economic assistance to Ukraine both during the hostilities until all the goals set by Kiev are achieved, and after their completion during the restoration of the destroyed infrastructure.
Ukraine is discussing with the United States the supply of weapons with a long range
Defense ministers and commanders-in-chief of the sides hold regular talks, noted the country's ambassador to Washington Oksana Markarova
Ukraine continues discussions with the United States on the supply of weapons, including missiles, with a range higher than that of multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) HIMARS. This was announced by the Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States Oksana Markarova on Monday in an interview with CNN .
Ukraine has published an algorithm of actions in case of a nuclear disaster
The NSDC of Ukraine has published an algorithm of actions in case of a nuclear disaster
Ukraine has issued recommendations in case of an accident at a nuclear power plant or a nuclear attack, RIA Novosti reports. The algorithm of actions in case of an emergency was published by the Center for Strategic Communications and Information Security under the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine on Facebook.
Famine and mass resettlement. The West ignores global threats
If the military conflict in Ukraine drags on, food prices will continue to rise
The likely consequences of the conflict in Ukraine will be mass starvation and a larger refugee crisis, writes The National Interest. Both of these problems can be prevented if the current situation is resolved.
The West will settle the Ukrainian conflict if it helps Putin "save face"
The Ukrainian conflict: help Putin save face and recognize Russia's victory in World War II
The issue of peace depends on the public recognition of who won the war against Germany, the author of JP believes. In his opinion, the West can recognize its own sins and pride, pay tribute to Russia for the victory in World War II and "help Putin save face."
Ex-CIA Director Petraeus: the US and NATO are ready to enter the conflict in Ukraine
Russia is "suffering defeat" in Ukraine, and the APU turned out to be prepared "much better" than Russian soldiers, retired General David Petraeus said in an interview with ABC. He is confident that the West will continue to help Kiev, despite the fact that Europeans and Americans openly oppose it.
Many American Republicans supported Putin on the issue of Ukraine
The World Conservative Conference (CPAC) has withdrawn a pro-Russian tweet, although many Republicans in the US support Putin
The Ukrainian crisis has split American society, writes WP. A significant part of it, primarily centered around the Republican Party, is against "gifts" to Kiev and Washington's participation in the conflict. Readers' comments indicate the depth of the problem.
The "Mask plan" is not suitable for Russia
The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, expressed the opinion that Ukraine can only be saved by an agreement with Russia – the rejection of Crimea and, most likely, of other territories that have become part of the Russian Federation. In Kiev, this "surrender plan" was immediately rejected in favor of aggravating the conflict. But the statements that he is "pro-Russian" are not true. The "Mask plan" is also not suitable for Russia.
Musk's proposal for "peace between Ukraine and Russia" angered Kiev and the West
Elon Musk's proposals to achieve peace in Ukraine, published on Twitter, did not like either the Ukrainian leadership or the West as a whole, writes Forbes. Musk's views on the conflict have changed since February, now he is not so sure of Kiev's victory.
"They were conducting exercises." Who benefits from sabotage on the Nord Stream
The story of the explosion of the Nord Stream is gaining momentum. The Kremlin accuses the United States of sabotage, in Europe they point to Moscow. Military analysts put forward their own versions — due to the peculiarities of the sea relief, the circle of suspects is narrowing. Who may be behind this terrorist attack — in the material of RIA Novosti.
What did the US ships do at the site of the explosion of gas pipelines? Russia is investigating
Terror against gas pipelines: the US Navy was at the site of the Nord Stream explosion five days before the explosions
Anyway, Russia had no reason to arrange an explosion on its own pipeline, writes the Austrian Exexpress, describing the situation around the explosions on the Nord Stream. And then an important fact turns out: five days before the explosion, American ships were "hanging" at this place. Readers recommend taking the trail of the USA.