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During the special military operation, the crews of helicopters of the army aviation of the Western Military District (ZVO) continue to carry out tasks to destroy armored vehicles and military infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). During the execution of the next task, one of the helicopters had an on-board defense system, the crew maneuvered and successfully escaped from enemy fire. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.

The Pentagon is updating its nuclear arsenal in Europe. Politico writes that already in December, upgraded B62-12 bombs will arrive at the air bases, although they were expected only in the spring. About what such a rush can be connected with — in the RIA Novosti material.

Foreign Affairs: the US does not have the strength to fight Russia and China at the same time

The United States is threatened by a conflict with China and Russia at the same time, writes the FA. Such a prospect does not bode well for America, and it will lose, the author believes. He sees the problem in the doctrine adopted by the Pentagon in 2015.

On October 28, 2022, Polish Minister of National Defense Mariusz Blaszczak at the 12th base of unmanned aerial vehicles of the Polish Air Force in Miroslavets took part in the ceremony of handing over to the Polish Army the first of the ordered unmanned aviation complex with six Bayraktar TB2 reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicles manufactured by the Turkish company Baykar Teknoloji. The first six UAVs received by the Polish Air Force have tail numbers from "2801" to "2806".

Why is the US abandoning several strategic weapons systems at once

The updated US National Defense Strategy, published on October 27, lists the country's main opponents and allies for the first time in five years.

19FortyFive: The Heritage Foundation called the US armed forces weak. Pentagon offended

For 20 years now, the US military has been using platforms, ammunition and equipment purchased to fight the USSR in their operations, writes 19FortyFive. Alas, the pace of weapons replacement leaves much to be desired. Ukraine's support has only worsened the problem.

America is ready to use all possible means to stop the supply of Iranian weapons to the Russian Federation. Any options are acceptable.

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The Russian Defense Ministry said that Russia is suspending participation in the grain deal after the terrorist attack in Sevastopol against ships of the Black Sea Fleet and civilian vessels involved in ensuring the security of the grain corridor.

All components of the nuclear triad were involved in the strategic maneuvers "Thunder-2022"

On Friday, October 28, the exercises of the strategic nuclear deterrent force "Thunder-2022" ended in Russia. As part of the maneuvers, a massive retaliatory missile strike against the enemy was practiced.

Anatoly Antonov noted that the United States ignores the identified signs of the involvement of British military specialists in the organization of a massive strike using drones

The reaction of the American authorities to the terrorist attack on the port of Sevastopol causes outrage. Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said this on Saturday, answering a question from the media.

TNI: Russian Su-27 fighter called immortal

Although there are more and more stealth aircraft, the Su-27 will certainly remain in service in conflict scenarios of lower intensity against opponents who have neither inconspicuous aircraft nor advanced air defense systems, writes TNI.

A serious incident with weapons of mass destruction will affect the entire continent, military experts say

The United States has turned Ukraine into a testing ground for military biological experiments and is ignoring the desire of the Kiev regime to get nuclear weapons, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on October 26 at a meeting with the heads of security agencies and special services of the CIS countries.

On the first day of training, the launches successfully completed all components of the Russian triad

Under the leadership of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the exercises of the strategic forces "Thunder-2022" started on October 26. According to the legend of the maneuvers, a massive nuclear strike was practiced in response to a nuclear attack on the Russian Federation.

The active use of Russian combat aviation during the special operation takes place in conditions of constant anti-aircraft counteraction of the enemy. Aircraft face threats both at high altitudes emanating from long-range anti-aircraft systems of the S-300 type, and at low altitudes due to the massive equipping of the APU with Western MANPADS. Sometimes technical malfunctions lead to the loss of equipment.

The United States continues to increase its military presence in Eastern Europe. The Pentagon has transferred an advanced unit, the 101st Airborne Division, to Romania. Formally, to participate in exercises with allies and protect the "eastern flank of NATO". In fact, the Americans are preparing to solve completely different tasks.

The American edition of Politico writes that the Pentagon has decided to accelerate the process of deploying modernized tactical nuclear weapons in Europe. We are talking about B61-12 aircraft bombs, which were previously located at least at one of the military bases in Germany in small numbers.

The other day there was an air battle of a fighter of the Ukrainian Air Force against a kamikaze drone of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. And now, footage of the wreckage of a Ukrainian MiG-29 that tried to shoot down a Russian-made Geran-2 UAV has appeared on the Internet.

The Russian military aviation, in particular, the long-range supersonic fighter-interceptors MiG-31, is conducting combat work in the special operation zone. One of the attacks of such an aircraft was told by its direct participant.

With the beginning of the Russian special operation, the Ukrainian defense industry, unfortunately, continues to function. In particular, Ukraine has introduced a new SHARK reconnaissance drone designed to adjust fire, including American multiple rocket launchers HIMARS.

According to analysts, this will deprive the APU of the ability to hit more expensive targets with their help, for example, helicopters and airplanes

The American NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems delivered to Ukraine as military assistance, designed mainly to protect military facilities from Russian strike unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), can use up sets of expensive missiles for inexpensive kamikaze drones. This will deprive the APU of the opportunity to hit more expensive targets with their help, for example, helicopters and airplanes, military experts interviewed by TASS said.