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Another M1A2 Abrams was burned during the exercise
The M1A2 Abrams tank was lost during exercises on the territory of the training ground of the national training center of the American Army Fort Irwin in the Mojave Desert (California). This is reported by "RG: Russian weapons".
German tanks for Ukraine: why Scholz is in no hurry to meet Kiev halfway - TASS opinions
Vyacheslav Filippov — about how the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine divides the German government
German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock said in September that the Federal Republic was "150% on the side of Ukraine" and that it would supply Kiev with weapons as much as needed. Nevertheless, Berlin has not yet satisfied the main desire of the Ukrainian side — the transfer of German battle tanks to it, despite all the criticism, accusations and attacks from the politicians of Nezalezhnaya.
Upgraded Czech Republic T-72M1 for Ukraine compared with our T-72B3M
The Czech upgraded T-72M1, even in its updated form, is seriously inferior to the Russian T-72B3M. According to "RG: Russian weapons", photos of three "seventy-second" appeared on the Network, which are slightly modified and should be sent to the Nazi formations of the Kiev regime.
Lithuania has decided to send €2.9 million unused in Afghanistan to help Ukraine
The message of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Baltic Republic says that the unused funds are transferred to the Ministry of Defense, which has planned to purchase winter military uniforms for them for transfer to Ukraine.
How can Russia respond to the Ukrainian "armored cars"
The special operation in Ukraine revealed another nuance of modern wars – the active use of light armored vehicles in combat. It is high-speed and maneuverable, overcomes long distances faster than tanks, in addition to automatic guns and machine guns, it can be equipped with anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles. Why does Ukraine use them more than the Russian army?
Ukraine may receive self-propelled CAESAR howitzers ordered by Denmark
On October 1, 2022, the French newspaper Le Monde reported on France's plans to transfer to Ukraine from 6 to 12 self-propelled CAESAR howitzers of 155 mm/52 caliber on a Tatra T815 (8×8) wheeled chassis from among those ordered by Denmark.
Parade in Ashgabat on the occasion of the 31st anniversary of Turkmenistan's independence
This is the first parade for the new president and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Turkmenistan - Serdar Berdimuhamedov, who this year replaced his father Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, who resigned and became chairman of the Halk Maslahaty - the upper chamber of the Turkmen parliament.
Germany, Denmark, Norway and France will supply Ukraine with self-propelled artillery guns
Berlin, Copenhagen, Oslo and Paris will provide military assistance to Kiev with artillery pieces, Le Figaro reported on Sunday. In particular, the newspaper notes, the Ukrainian armed forces will soon be supplied with six to 12 new French self-propelled artillery units "Caesar".
In the Czech Republic, funds were raised for the purchase of one modernized T-72M1 tank for the Ukrainian army
Against the background of Ukraine's refusal to supply Western-made heavy armored vehicles, Kiev continues to receive Soviet tanks, but now not in large batches, but one at a time. As it turned out, caring citizens of Europe who want the Ukrainian army to continue protecting them from "Russian aggression" have begun to raise funds for the purchase of armored vehicles.
Oleg Salyukov: The ground forces are provided with all the necessary samples of VVST
Currently, the units, military units and formations of the Ground Forces are provided with all the necessary samples of weapons, military and special equipment (VVST), most of which are modern.
Oleg Salyukov: all available samples, which are in service with the Ground Forces, have been tested in combat conditions
All available samples, which are in service with the SV, have been tested in combat conditions during the military operation in Syria and are now being successfully used in the SVO in Ukraine, confirming the high TTX inherent in them.
Modern upgraded T-80BVM tanks have entered the army ahead of schedule
Omsk Plant of Transport Engineering (as part of Uralvagonzavod Concern JSC, part of Rostec State Corporation) has handed over to the Ministry of Defense the next batch of T-80BVM tanks as part of the execution of the state defense order. This is reported by the press center of the enterprise.
The United States will facilitate the supply of Soviet-style tanks to Ukraine
The Ukrainian armed forces are trained to operate such tanks, said Biden's national security aide Jake Sullivan
The United States will continue to assist Ukraine in obtaining Soviet-style tanks, which are trained to operate the Ukrainian armed forces. This was announced on Friday by Assistant to the US President for National Security Jake Sullivan at a briefing at the White House.
The US called the reasons for the possible refusal to supply Leopard 2 and Abrams to Kiev
Kiev's receipt of Leopard 2 and M1 Abrams tanks seems unlikely due to the possible inefficiency of the machines. The publication of Military Watch magazine named the reasons for the possible refusal to supply the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) with modern armored vehicles.
Russian Ground Forces Day
The Day of the Russian Ground Forces is celebrated annually on October 1 on the basis of the decree of the President of the Russian Federation "On the establishment of professional holidays and memorable days in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation" dated May 31, 2006.
In Russia, the Day of the Ground Forces is celebrated on October 1
The Day of the Russian Ground Forces is celebrated annually on October 1. The corresponding order was signed by the President in 2006.
Tula KBP: 95 years from masterpiece to masterpiece
Tula Instrument Design Bureau named after Academician A.G. Shipunov turns 95 on October 1. The history of KBP is several generations of outstanding gunsmiths and their legendary developments. Tokarev, Stechkin, Makarov – these names have long become household names. Arkady Shipunov and Vasily Gryazev, perhaps the most famous gun duo, also worked here. We recall the history of KBP, woven from the names of great designers and their unique inventions.
Defense and initiative: why did the Ukrainian offensive near Krasny Estuary fail
This direction has become extremely important for both sides, military experts explain
Ukrainian troops failed in the Krasnolimansk direction, the Russian Defense Ministry said on September 28. During the attempted offensive, the VFU suffered heavy losses, the department stressed.
Ukraine should not wait for new military assistance from the West. He's not up to it
There is a split in NATO over military support for Ukraine, the space for maneuver of the United States is narrowing
The conflict in Ukraine has reached an impasse, and in order to reverse the situation and achieve a truce, Kiev needs further support from the West, writes Mainichi. However, the United States is busy with midterm elections, and Europe is afraid to speak out against Moscow.
Additional American military assistance to Ukraine
On September 28, 2022, the US Department of Defense announced the allocation of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 1.1 billion.Thus, the total amount of US military aid officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 has now exceeded $16.2 billion. The total amount of US military aid to Ukraine since 2014 has reached $19 billion.