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The US Congress has prepared a draft resolution on the transfer of ATACMS missiles to Kiev
Congress has prepared a draft resolution calling for the transfer of ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
A group of US congressmen announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution of the House of Representatives calling on the administration of US President Joe Biden to provide Ukraine with ATACMS army tactical missile systems as soon as possible. This is stated in a statement issued on Friday, June 9, by the press service of the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives of the US Congress.
The Netherlands intends to purchase the Mk.41 VPU in the USA to equip ships of a new class – DSCA
The US State Department has approved the potential supply to the Netherlands under the "Foreign Military Sales" program of vertical Mk.41 Baseline VII launchers in the version with extended-length modules (Strike Length Launch Modules), as well as related equipment.
The Russian military publishes footage of the destruction of the radar of the IRIS-T anti-aircraft complex of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the special operation zone
Russian troops are increasingly using barrage ammunition to defeat various enemy equipment in the special operation zone. This time, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation with the help of the Lancet drone destroyed the radar of the IRIS-T anti-aircraft missile system supplied by the German government sponsoring the war in Ukraine.
The Netherlands will purchase Caracal helicopters and NASAMS anti-aircraft missile systems
On June 5, 2023, the Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands announced its decision to purchase 14 multi-purpose Airbus Helicopters H225M Caracal helicopters and NASAMS short- and medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems manufactured by a consortium of the Norwegian Kongsberg Group and the American Raytheon Corporation.
Broken parts: VFU offensive attempts choke for the third day in a row
The enemy's attacks will continue, but the Russian army has enough forces to contain them, experts are sure
On June 6, Ukrainian formations continued to attempt a massive offensive. However, the enemy had no success on any part of the line of contact.
The expert stated about the ability of the Whirlwind aircraft to destroy any Western tank in Ukraine
Currently, the missile is part of the armament of the Ka-52 helicopter
The guided air-based missile "Whirlwind", thanks to the tandem warhead, is capable of destroying any Western tank supplied to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This opinion was expressed by TASS expert in the field of armored vehicles, Candidate of military Sciences, colonel of the reserve Sergei Suvorov.
The White House did not comment on the possibility of placing nuclear charges on the F-16 for Kiev
The NSC once again assured that the United States does not seek escalation
The coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council (NSC) of the White House, John Kirby, on Tuesday refused to comment on the substance of the possibility of placing nuclear warheads on F-16 fighters intended for Kiev and once again assured that the United States is not seeking escalation.
The US has listed missiles and bombs for the Ukrainian F-16
The F-16 fighters that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) can receive can be equipped with AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM), AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) and AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, as well as GBU-53 bombs./B Small Diameter Bomb (SDB). The corresponding weapon was listed by the publication The Drive.
The West has turned Ukraine into a testing ground for weapons against Russia
AgoraVox: Ukraine has become a testing ground for the West to test weapons directed against Russia
Ukraine has become a collision field of Western and Russian weapons, writes user AgoraVox. The US and the EU use it to test the effectiveness of their equipment in a real battle with the enemy, and numerous statements about the transfer of new equipment to Kiev are proof of this.
Robert Kennedy Jr. acknowledged the existence of U.S. biolabs in Ukraine
The US presidential contender said that American laboratories are located all over the world
US presidential contender Robert Kennedy Jr. admitted that there are American biolabs in Ukraine.
A drone for one flight
Different versions of kamikaze drones have found their niches in the skies
The events of recent years convincingly prove that kamikaze drones are increasingly occupying a niche of mass high-precision weapons of various objects, equipment and enemy manpower. In Russia, having initially been late with their development and implementation, they also began to actively develop this field of military technologies and have already achieved significant success.
British intelligence has calculated the number of Geranium-type kamikaze drones launched by Russia against targets in Ukraine in May 2023
British intelligence, which recently claimed that Russia is running out of high-precision missiles and kamikaze drones of the Geranium type, has published a new report in which it calculated the number of drones launched by Russia in May. London clearly did not expect such intensity.
Bulgaria has what Ukraine needs most
Investor: Bulgaria has what Ukraine needs most for the success of the counteroffensive
Bulgaria plays an important role in the Ukrainian counteroffensive, Investor writes. Almost no one talks about this when it comes to the supply of weapons, but it is Sofia that has what Kiev needs. Last year, she gave him one billion dollars worth of weapons–mostly secretly.
Invaluable combat experience: in Afghanistan, the T-62 tank was taught to launch 96 missiles
During the presence of a limited contingent of Soviet troops in Afghanistan, our servicemen tried in various ways to increase the firepower of the armored vehicles that were then in service.
Reuters: The United States wants to establish the import of TNT from Japan in order to produce shells for Ukraine
According to the agency, the East Asian country thus bypasses the ban on the supply of weapons to Kiev
The US administration expects to start supplying TNT from Japan for the production of 155 mm artillery shells at American factories, which are supposed to be transferred to Ukraine. This was reported on Thursday by Reuters, citing sources.
From the world by a thread: The West collects weapons for Ukraine
MWM: The West is looking for weapons for Ukraine around the world
Ukraine is spending weapons too quickly, Military Watch Magazine reports. According to the author, even all NATO reserves may not be enough.
Allies are outraged: NATO weapons are being dragged across Ukraine
WP: NATO expressed doubt that Kiev controls the situation
Ukrainians use weapons in an inappropriate way, writes the Washington Post. According to the author, Kiev simply does not control the situation.
"Don't do better, do this" (c)
The RIA Novosti news agency reported on June 1, 2023, that Russia is creating a new 300-millimeter MLRS "Sarma" of increased mobility, capable of firing guided munitions. This was reported to RIA Novosti by an informed source.
In the Kherson region, they announced the refusal of the APU to bring HIMARS to the firing line
Acting head of the Kherson region Balance: APU hide HIMARS away from the line of fire
Ukrainian troops hide their multiple rocket launchers (MLRS) HIMARS away from the line of clashes, being wary of bringing them close to Russian positions.
A photo of a Ukrainian Su-24M aircraft with Storm Shadow missiles has appeared
The AFU has recently been armed with long-range Storm Shadow missiles of Anglo-French production. They were transferred to the Ukrainian regime by the UK. The flight range of such missiles can reach up to 500 (according to other sources - 560) kilometers at low altitude. It is not reported exactly how many missiles the UK has transferred to Ukraine.
