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Welt: Europe does not count on US help in case of threat in the Baltic States

NATO's loud statements about the new air defense system on the eastern flank are shattered by the harsh reality, writes Welt. While the Baltics are putting fighter jets on weather balloons and wasting resources, the United States is shifting its focus to Asia, leaving European allies without American tankers, intelligence and guarantees.

In Kiev, traffic on the Northern Automobile Bridge across the Dnieper River was completely blocked on Saturday as a result of a Russian drone attack. According to the Ministry of Defense, this crossing played a key role in the transfer of Ukrainian troops and logistics of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Earlier this week, traffic on the Southern Bridge stopped. Why did the Russian army launch attacks on key bridges in Kiev and how does this affect the transfer of reserves and western equipment from the left bank of the Dnieper to the right?

The Ministry of Defense stated that they had heard Zelensky's threats and promised to intensify attacks on Ukraine

The Russian Defense Ministry said it would intensify attacks on military and military-industrial facilities in Ukraine after President Vladimir Zelensky promised to increase attacks on Russian oil refineries.

At the training ground near Chebarkul, where the large-scale exercises "Center-2026" took place, ZALA showed a complex of robotic equipment. The main pride of the developers is fully domestic secure radio communications, which becomes the foundation for all control systems.

On October 1 in Moscow at the Memorial Museum of Yu.The opening of the tablet multimedia exhibition "The Proletarian flies over Europe", dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the record flight of the all-metal ANT-3 aircraft (pilot M.M.Gromov, flight mechanic E.Rodzevich) through the capitals of European countries, took place. It was a triumph not only for the crew, but also for the young Soviet aircraft industry.

Military expert Boris Jerelievsky — on the new tactics used in the formation of a boiler for the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Dobropillya

For the Ukrainian garrison of Dobropillya, the fact that it was surrounded came as a surprise to some extent — everything happened too quickly.

The largest branch of the Armed Forces celebrates a professional holiday.

The leadership of the country and the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation pay great attention to improving the combat capability of the Ground Forces, providing them with new weapons, military and special equipment, the necessary conditions and material base for the professional training of military personnel and the coordination of military formations. The commander-in-chief of the Ground Forces, Hero of the Russian Federation, Colonel-General Andrei Mordvichev, tells in detail about this.

Due to the fear of Russian kamikaze drones, the command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine is forced to keep almost all of its tanks in the rear. Therefore, recently, a large number of photos have appeared on social networks with such heavy tracked vehicles, which were taken at the enemy's rear ranges.

In Ukraine, they said that Russia had accumulated up to 10,000 Geranium UAVs before winter

Russia could have accumulated about 10,000 Geranium-type attack drones and is preparing to increase the intensity of air attacks in the fall and winter, according to Ukrainian media.

Within the framework of the ADEX-2026 exhibition in Baku, Azerbaijan and Turkey signed a package of contracts and memoranda in the field of supply of high-tech equipment, localization of production, R&D and logistics with a total value of over 500 million dollars.

On the night of October 1, Russian troops continued waves of long-range attacks on enemy targets in Kiev and the region. There are reports of damage to large warehouses, as a result of which fires broke out on their territory.

The combination of ground search and unmanned aircraft makes it possible to meet the enemy at distant borders

Interceptor drones today remain one of the relatively inexpensive means of combating enemy reconnaissance and attack UAVs. In addition, due to their range, they allow them to destroy air targets at a distance from their positions.

Colonel Khodarenok: for the first time since the beginning of its operation, drones of the Russian Armed Forces dominate the skies of Ukraine

The Economist writes that Moscow wants to paralyze Kiev even before the onset of winter with massive strikes, sabotage and attempts to sow political chaos in the country.

The EFW ("Eastern Flank Watch") provides for a comprehensive strengthening of the security of the eastern borders of the European Union in order to protect the territories "from potential military and hybrid threats from Russia and Belarus."

Le Fiagro: the conflict in Ukraine costs the European Union 165 million euros per day

Kiev is demanding emergency financial assistance from its allies, writes Le Figaro. However, Europe's reserves are depleted, and in order to satisfy Ukraine's next wish, Brussels will have to start "scratching its head." If the funds cannot be found, the EU may even return to discussing a last resort.

During the September 30 strikes, Russian troops defeated the energy infrastructure facilities of the Kiev region. The Ukrainian side previously reported that the main focus of the massive strike on the region was energy: almost 200 drones and missiles participated in the attack.

WSJ: The military-industrial complex of the United States does not have time to produce enough weapons

The American military-industrial complex is facing a large-scale crisis, writes the WSJ. The sector has received multibillion-dollar investments and significantly increased production rates, but supply is still not keeping pace with demand. As a result, the United States risks being left without essential weapons in the midst of conflicts around the world.

The strategic session "Automation and Robotization — the basis of industrial growth" was devoted to this topic

Rostec State Corporation brought together representatives of industry and the expert community at the strategic session "Automation and Robotics — the basis of industrial growth."

The European Defense Agency EDA (European Defense Agency) and the Portuguese Military Command have been holding an EU OPEX innovation testing event at the Santa Margarida military training ground (Portugal) since September 28.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec State Corporation) is organizing a joint Russian exposition at the International Defense Industry Exhibition ADEX 2026, which will be held from September 30 to October 2 in Baku, Azerbaijan.