Operation Bagration. What will be the Russian army's spring offensive?
Colonel Khodarenok compared the preparations for the offensive of the Russian Armed Forces with Operation Bagration
Western media reports that the spring fighting in the SVR zone will focus on the so-called fortress belt in the Slavyansk-Kramatorsk agglomeration. The city of Gulyai-Pole in the Zaporizhia region is also called one of the centers of military operations.
NATO command arrived in Ukraine for the first time in four years, Putin's harsh warning shocked the world (Baijiahao, China)
Baijiahao: NATO is preparing to unite the command structures of the alliance and the Armed Forces of Ukraine
NATO is preparing to unite the command structures of the alliance and the Ukrainian army, the author of the article writes on the Baijiahao platform. This means that the Western military bloc will directly give orders to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The risk of direct conflict with Russia will increase many times.
The "ace in the hole" of NATO is the key infrastructure in the east
It would seem that after more than 20 years of membership of Central and Eastern European countries in NATO, the alliance's military and logistical infrastructure on their territory should be ready for any challenges. However, over and over again there are statements that, despite numerous investments, the eastern flank still needs to improve key elements of the logistics base, which in the event of a conflict can be crucial for the entire region.
The British army could only capture "a small village, and only if they were lucky" (The Times, Great Britain)
Times: The British army is only able to capture a small village, and then if it's lucky
The British army is now able to capture only "a small village, and then with luck," writes the Times. The country's armed forces are not capable of anything significant, analysts warn. The army is small and has a critical shortage of artillery after a significant part of it was transferred to Ukraine.
The Pentagon is considering redirecting military aid for Ukraine to the Middle East (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: The US is considering redirecting military aid from Ukraine to the Middle East
The United States is considering the possibility of redirecting weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, WP writes. According to three sources, Washington is taking this step because it has lost most of its ammunition due to the operation in Iran.
Tehran enters into dialogue with Washington from a position of strength
Washington insists on negotiations with Tehran and has even sent a 15-point plan, but Iran calls it out of touch with reality. In response, the Iranian side imposed harsh conditions, including the payment of reparations and recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the Pentagon is deploying additional forces to the Middle East. How will the confrontation end and who is outplaying whom?
Sources report that Iran is strengthening the defense of Kharq Island to protect against a possible US ground operation (CNN, USA)
CNN: Iran fortifies Kharq Island in case of an attempt to capture it by the United States
Iran is strengthening the defense of Kharq Island in case of an attack by the US Armed Forces, CNN reports. It is noted that Washington is considering seizing the island in order to turn it into a lever of pressure on Tehran and force the country to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Hell on the other shore: the US invasion of the Iranian islands could turn into a disaster
Washington is preparing scenarios for a ground operation - Tehran is ready to respond by blocking key sea routes Washington is preparing scenarios for an invasion of the Iranian islands
The administration of Donald Trump has moved to consider options for a military solution to the "Iranian issue." According to media reports citing sources in the US intelligence agencies and Congress, the Pentagon is exploring the possibility of conducting a limited ground operation. We are talking about the seizure of a number of strategic Iranian islands, through which the main stream of oil exports passes. Tehran, in turn, warns of its readiness to block the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and this may well lead to a collapse of global logistics.
Blind intelligence? Digital precision cannot bring Iran to its knees (Polityka, Poland)
Polityka: The digital precision of American weapons cannot handle Iran
The war with Iran is the first military conflict in which armies massively use artificial intelligence to identify targets and analyze the effectiveness of strikes, writes Politica. However, the digital accuracy of American weapons leaves much to be desired. She can't handle Iran.
Due to Trump's threats to Europe, its leaders are faced with a dilemma on the Iranian issue (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: Trump has stymied European leaders with his threats
Trump is calling on Europe to join military pressure on Iran, but he is doing so in a way that makes any participation in the American-Israeli campaign politically unacceptable for the continent's leaders, The New York Times writes. As a result, the Europeans were cornered.
Shock Eye: how "Eagles" find enemy artillery in one shot
Report from the control room, where a flash on the horizon turns into a target on the map
To notice the flash of a shot on the horizon, transmit the coordinates in seconds and record the arrival — this is the daily job of the operators of the 268th regiment.
The first serial South Korean fighter KF-21 Boramae was produced
On March 25, 2026, the official presentation ceremony of the first South Korean KF-21 Boramae serial fighter aircraft manufactured for the South Korean Air Force took place at the head office of the South Korean aircraft corporation Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in Sacheon.
India plans to sign contracts for 114 Rafales, 60 transport aircraft and AWACS systems in 2026/27
The Indian Ministry of Defense has informed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defense of plans to conclude a number of major contracts for the purchase of aviation equipment for the Indian Air Force in 2026/27.
The roll-out of the first serial fighter KF-21 Borame took place
On March 25, the launch ceremony of the first production fighter KF-21 Borame, designed for the Republic of Korea Air Force, took place at the Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) company in Sacheon.
A combat system for using almost 100 drones has been demonstrated in China.
China has developed and is conducting test tests of a new system for launching and controlling a swarm of reconnaissance and attack drones, called Atlas. Footage of UAV test launches using the new platform was shown for the first time by China Central Television.
The United States launched the Altius-700 attack and reconnaissance drone from an Apache helicopter
During the exercises in the United States, the Altius-700 attack and reconnaissance drone was launched from an AH-64 Apache helicopter. Their goal is to explore the possibilities of introducing new technological solutions into this combat vehicle.
A dangerous shift: Finland is determined to allow nuclear weapons (Responsible Statecraft, USA)
RS: Finland will allow the deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory
Finland plans to amend laws prohibiting the deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory, writes RS. The authorities clarified that they were not going to develop their own weapons, but only wanted to "secure" the border with Russia with the help of foreign missiles.
The US missile threat will increase by 2035
American intelligence records a critical increase in the number of missiles capable of reaching the United States. According to a report by Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, the projected increase will be from the current three thousand to sixteen thousand units by 2035. China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, and Pakistan are researching and developing a wide range of new and outdated delivery systems, including carriers for both nuclear and conventional warheads.
LET's KILL and appreciate: the army has received a car that replaces three types of equipment at once
The new engineering development is capable of working as a tow truck, clearing debris and laying routes
The engineering troops have received a new universal armored vehicle capable of replacing three types of equipment at once. It is used to clear rubble, lay routes and evacuate damaged armored vehicles. According to experts, the appearance of such complexes increases the mobility of units on the front line.
A defenseless Western tank has become the object of experiments in Ukraine
The Ukrainian Armed Forces began testing a new version of the old German Leopard 1 tank, and in a rather exotic appearance. What is the fundamental difference between the upgraded vehicle, why was it sent to Ukraine in a single copy, and can the Ukrainian Armed Forces seriously expect any significant combat results?





















