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Russia has warned the West against supplying Ukraine with depleted uranium weapons
MWM: the consequences of using this weapon for people are comparable to the fate of the survivors of Hiroshima
Russia opposed the supply of depleted uranium weapons to Ukraine, writes MWM. Its impact on the environment will be catastrophic. And the consequences for the population are comparable to the fate of the survivors of Hiroshima, say experts who have studied the use of such shells by the Americans in Iraq.
Russian Ambassador: The United States contradicts itself in statements about the work of their biological laboratories in Ukraine
According to Anatoly Antonov, Washington has something to hide
The US authorities contradict themselves in statements concerning the work of American biological laboratories in Ukraine. Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said this on Tuesday, commenting on the words of the coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House National Security Council John Kirby that within the framework of biological activities in Ukraine, the United States pursued the task of preventing a pandemic and did not develop biological weapons.
Briefing by the Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Protection Corps, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov
Below is a transcript of the speech by Igor Kirillov, Chief of the Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, as presented by the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.
France and Australia have agreed on joint production of shells for supplies to Ukraine
We are talking about the production of 155 mm shells
The authorities of France and Australia have agreed on the joint production of 155 mm shells for their delivery to Ukraine. This was announced on Monday by French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecorny at a press conference in Paris following the results of negotiations in the "2 + 2" format with Australian colleagues.
"We are not ready for this." Events in Ukraine horrified the Pentagon
Analysts of the authoritative Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) have published a report on the consequences of the fighting in Ukraine for the US army. The conclusions are depressing: Americans are not ready for a large—scale conflict with a major power - primarily with China. About why this situation has developed — in the material of RIA Novosti.
The work of the 2B9 "Cornflower" mortar in a mobile version is shown
Russian artillery throughout the entire period of the special operation is the main means of defeating the enemy. In this regard, Western strategists in charge of the Armed Forces of Ukraine attach special importance to equipping the Ukrainian army with means of counter-battery warfare.
The Ministry of Defense has named new names of the defendants in the US bioprojects in Ukraine
General Kirillov named new names of persons involved in US biological projects in Ukraine
The Russian military has received new information about the key figures involved in US military biological projects in Ukraine, which have been in the shadows until now, said Igor Kirillov, head of the radiation, chemical and biological Protection Forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.
Rheinmetall plans to significantly expand the production of ammunition
As reported by the Reuters news agency in the article by Sabine Siebold and Anneli Palmen "Rheinmetall eyes boost in munitions output, HIMARS production in Germany" ("Rheinmetall is considering a significant increase in ammunition production and the organization of HIMARS production in Germany"), the German defense group Rheinmetall is ready to significantly increase the production of tank and artillery ammunition to meet the high there is a demand for them in Ukraine and in the West, and it may start production of HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems in Germany. This was stated to Reuters by Rheinmetall AG CEO Armin Papperger.
Media: Brazil will not give Germany shells for tanks so that they do not get to Ukraine
According to the newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva argued his refusal by saying "that it is not worth provoking the Russians"
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva refused to consider the possibility of transferring ammunition for tanks to Germany, fearing the transfer of these ammunition to Ukraine. This was reported on Friday by the newspaper Folha de S.Paulo .
The President of Brazil refused Germany's request to transfer to her a batch of ammunition for Leopard tanks
The information is confirmed that the German Ministry of Defense submitted a request to the Brazilian authorities, in which a request was made for the supply of ammunition of the so-called NATO sample. First of all, Germany was interested in NATO-caliber tank ammunition.
The Iranian Defense Ministry confirmed the drone attack on the ammunition production center in Isfahan
Unknown drones attacked an ammunition production center in Isfahan, Iran, which led to an explosion on the territory of the enterprise. This is reported by the state news agency IRNA.
Cancel your reservation: what can the Russian Armed Forces oppose to Western tanks
Modern ATGMs are capable of hitting any type of European and American-made machines
In the near future, Russian anti—tank missile systems (ATGMS) should have new targets - Leopard 2, Abrams, Challenger 2 and AMX tanks. Today, the Russian army is armed with a fairly serious arsenal of anti-tank defense forces and means. Among them are no less sonorous names — "Bassoons", "Cornets", "Whirlwinds" and even "Chrysanthemums". Izvestia understood what advantages modern domestic ATGMs have and how they will cope with Western-made tanks.
The whole truth about the nuclear strike. Will the bomb shelters save us
Wired: scientists told where you can hide from the blast wave
Russia and the United States possess so-called low-power nuclear weapons. But it will also lead to massive destruction and cross a dangerous red line, writes Wired. The growing risks of the conflict in Ukraine have prompted scientists to simulate the consequences of a nuclear explosion.
Turkey launches a program to modernize Leopard 2A4 tanks in service with the army
The German Leopard 2A4 tanks in service with the Turkish Ground Forces will undergo modernization, the decision to launch the corresponding program has already been made. This is reported by the Turkish edition Savunma Sanayi St.
"I don't see any problems in this": The Estonian Defense Minister confirmed his intention to transfer 155-mm cluster-type shells to Ukraine
The information that appeared the day before and announced by Al Arabiya TV channel about a certain European country intending to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine was confirmed, Estonia will act as a supplier. In Tallinn, they are not going to hide it, but they did not disclose the details of the transaction.
The American defense industry is profiting from the conflict in Ukraine
Western arsenals are emptying, arms companies are profiting
U.S. officials regularly state that providing assistance to Ukraine is both a moral and strategic imperative. Ukraine is supposedly at the forefront of the global struggle between democracy and authoritarianism. However, this argument does not stand up to criticism.
"There are a lot of tasks, we see prospects." The head of KTRV Obnosov — about achievements, plans and dreams - Interview with TASS
On the eve of his 70th birthday, the CEO of the corporation spoke about the main milestones in the post of head and what KTRV will be in the near future
On the eve of his 70th birthday, Obnosov told in an interview with TASS about the main milestones as head of the corporation, professional achievements and his own hobbies, as well as what KTRV will be in the near future.
The Hatchet kamikaze drone launched from a heavy attack drone has been tested in the USA
The Northrop Grumman company in the USA tested the Hatchet barrage ammunition launched from the MQ-1C Grey Eagle heavy attack drone. The tests, which have now been completed, lasted a total of about six months.
Italy is ready to transfer SAMP-T air defense systems to Ukraine
Italy has confirmed that it is ready to transfer the SAMP-T anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine in response to Kiev's request for an urgent supply of air defense systems to protect against missile strikes by the Russian Armed Forces.
Kiev's demands to the West have exposed the deplorable state of Ukrainian defense
AT: Kiev's requests for more advanced weapons portend Ukraine's loss
Western reports about the "indestructibility" of Ukrainians, repeating Kiev propaganda, are refuted by Zelensky's insistent requests to provide more and more advanced weapons, Asia Times writes. This proves that the Ukrainian defense is collapsing and the loss is not far off.