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When will the conflict in Ukraine end: Western experts' assessments
Many believe in Kiev's victory, but opinions differ on what it will be expressed in
Germany's promise at the beginning of 2023 to send tanks to Ukraine marked another concession of this European country in the Ukrainian issue. And it became evidence of the gradual escalation of the supply of weapons, military and special equipment (VVST) by Western allies to Ukraine.
The strongest Europeans in NATO
Poland does not hope for an alliance and is arming itself against the Russian Federation
Poland has managed to be a European superpower in its history, and twice completely disappear from the political map of the world.
Several French wheeled tanks AMX-10RC arrived in Ukraine
French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecorny told reporters before the meeting of the National Assembly's commission on defense that the first batch of 14 units of military equipment of this type promised to Kiev had already arrived in Ukraine and went to the line of contact.
"Boomerang", "Penicillin" and others: During the SVO, the Russian military is testing new models of weapons
The command of the Russian Armed Forces has decided to significantly increase the number of counter-battery warfare complexes "Penicillin" in the area of the special operation. There will now be twice as many of them here as before.
How in Ukraine "Mess" and "Lunokhod" became rocket launchers
Among the trophies of Russian soldiers-liberators, there are very often samples of armored vehicles modified by militants of Ukrainian armed formations.
Germany has run out of tanks and ammunition. It's not at all about its in Ukraine
Medya Günlüğü: the Bundeswehr exhausted its arsenal of weapons even before the conflict in Ukraine
The Bundeswehr exhausted its stocks of weapons and ammunition even before the special operation in Ukraine, writes Medya Günlüğü. Now the locomotive of the European Union has an army with only 96 battle tanks. Meanwhile, the Russian Armed Forces are armed with thousands of pieces of military equipment, which is not inferior to the German "Leopards".
"Go to the Sea of Azov." When to wait for a new APU offensive
Colonel Khodarenok: the APU offensive may begin immediately after the end of the spring thaw
The American newspaper The Washington Post, citing sources, writes that Kiev doubts its readiness to conduct a spring offensive due to the deterioration of the quality of Ukrainian troops. Why this thesis cannot be trusted, and whether it is worth waiting for the APU offensive, the military columnist of "Gazeta.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
The Pentagon said that nine countries have pledged to supply Ukraine with 150 Leopard tanks
According to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the number of countries providing Kiev with air defense equipment also continues to grow
Nine countries have committed to supply Ukraine with 150 Leopard tanks. This was announced on Wednesday by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the next online meeting of the contact group of Western countries on military assistance to Ukraine.
German General: During training at the training ground in Germany, Ukrainian tank crews are trained to hit 8 targets out of 10 from a distance of up to 2 km
Ukrainian tank crews are trained to control German Leopards-2, American Abrams, as well as French-made AMX-10 armored fighting vehicles (BBM).
Ukroboronprom announced the launch of its own production of 125 mm tank shells
Ukraine intends to fully provide the Soviet-style tank fleet remaining in the AFU with its own-made ammunition. According to the Ukrainian state concern Ukroboronprom, the production of 125 mm shells has already been launched.
The commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Valdemaras Rupshis announced his intention to create a "tank fist" and show it to Russia
The commander of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Valdemaras Rupshis intends to show Russia a "fist", but not a simple one, but a tank one, Vilnius expects to strengthen its security with the help of heavy armored vehicles.
A new rare earth elements plant is being built in the USA to reduce dependence on China in this regard
Rare earth metals are becoming increasingly important in the production of household, automotive and military equipment.
Madness squared. Poland wanted to become the foremost NATO armament
Economist Kolodko: Poland should reduce military madness, not increase military spending
Poland is proud to announce plans to increase military spending to a record level in NATO, former Deputy Prime Minister and economist Grzegorz Kolodko writes in an article for Rzeczpospolita. We need to stop this military madness, otherwise it will not lead to good.
Britain has decided to replace the self-developed AS90 self-propelled guns sent to Ukraine with Swedish Archer howitzers
The British Army has decided to replace the self-propelled AS90 artillery units of its own design transferred to Ukraine with Swedish Archer howitzers. This is reported by the British press with reference to the Ministry of Defense.
Russian "tank killer" will confuse NATO all the cards in Ukraine
Al Jazeera: ATGM "Kornet" will destroy Western "Leopards" and "Abrams" in Ukraine
The West is increasing military assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. But the Kornet ATGM will overcome all the obstacles that the Russian army faces on the battlefield, writes Al Jazeera. This anti-tank system has already proven its effectiveness in armed conflicts in the Middle East.
The Ukrainian Leopard turned out to be a slightly modified old T-80BV tank
Last week, reports began to appear on social networks that during the battles in Artemovsk (Bakhmut) The armed formations of the Kiev puppet regime used the Leopard 2 tank.
Ukrainian crews completing their training in Germany are preparing to return to Ukraine together with Leopard 2A6 tanks
Ukrainian tankers sent to Germany to train the operation of German Leopard 2 tanks are completing their training and will return to Ukraine in the near future, and together with the tanks. This is reported by the German broadcaster NDR, citing sources in the Bundeswehr.
The destroyed MRAP Kirpi of the APU in the colors of the Turkish army got into the frame
The video showed the MRAP Kirpi APU armored personnel carrier destroyed by the Russian military in the colors of the Turkish army. Presumably, this is one of two hundred armored vehicles supplied by the Turkish authorities to the Ukrainian army.
"Problems with hearing loss have been solved": the crews of the British Ajax BMP are given new headphones
In Britain, the epic with the new Ajax BMP has been going on for 12 years, 5.5 billion pounds have been spent on the program for the creation of which. 414 vehicle hulls have already been built, and 116 towers are ready for installation after the tests are completed – their completion is just around the corner, says Defense Minister Ben Wallace.
Tanks for Ukraine are questionable. The West was afraid that Russia would seize them
Yahoo News Japan: The West has slowed down the supply of tanks to Ukraine for fear of their capture by Russia
Having solemnly announced the supply of tanks to Ukraine, the West quieted down and slowed down their shipment, Yahoo News Japan writes. It's not just the technical difficulties of transferring cars, the author of the article believes. The allies were afraid that the equipment would fall into the hands of Russia — because then she would learn their military secrets.
