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The destruction of the first Bushmaster armored car in Ukraine was recorded
The West, showing anti-Russian solidarity, is trying to stuff Ukraine with weapons that are expected to contain the offensive of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Along with the supply of thousands of anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons, dozens of types of armored vehicles are being transferred. Australia, whose authorities consider the country to be a "civilized" Western world, has also contributed to the buildup of the military potential of the independent.
The Ukrainian army has been replenished with Polish 155-mm Krab self-propelled howitzers
The Ukrainian army has been replenished with modern self-propelled howitzers of 155 mm caliber. According to the Polish press, Warsaw handed over Krab self-propelled artillery units of its own production to Kiev.
"Taiwan will become the second Ukraine where China will conduct a special operation"
Arms shipments from the US to Taiwan will provoke Beijing to use force
The United States is ready to supply weapons to Taiwan "following the example of Ukraine," but at the same time does not want to participate in a possible armed conflict between Beijing and Taipei. Washington's plans were reported by The New York Times newspaper, citing sources in the American government. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out exactly what the US supplies and what it can lead to.
An analogue of the unique armored amphibious "Holder" would be useful to the Russian army
Forcing water barriers even with the modern development of engineering technology is a very difficult task. The actions of the troops were to be facilitated by the Holder ferry support vehicle developed in the 80s by the Luganskteplovoz Design Bureau.
Stocks of Soviet weapons have run out: interim results of Western military assistance to the Kiev regime
After the coup of 2014, the authorities of the independent for eight years were preparing for a "decisive battle" with Russia, feeding themselves with the illusory prospect of the defeat of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the occupation of the entire Donbass.
The Lithuanian Defense Minister announced a fundraiser for the purchase of the Bayraktar TB2 attack drone for Ukraine
The Armed Forces of Ukraine will soon be replenished with the Bayraktar TB2 attack drone, the UAV will be delivered to Kiev by Lithuania, and funds have already been raised in Vilnius for its purchase.
An ambush for Lend-Lease. What will prevent the supply of weapons from the United States to Ukraine
Ex-Colonel Khodarenok: Poland may disrupt the transit of American military equipment to Ukraine
The US has adopted a law on the so-called lend-lease for Ukraine, which implies the supply of heavy military equipment, among other things. Military observer of the Newspaper.Ru" and ex-Colonel of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Mikhail Khodarenok figured out what could interfere with supplies.
Ukraine received a batch of Soviet-made Mi-24 attack helicopters from the Czech Armed Forces
The Ukrainian army aviation was replenished with Soviet-made Mi-24 attack helicopters, the supply of rotorcraft was carried out by the Czech Republic, which is quite actively supplying the Kiev regime with weapons. The transfer of helicopters is confirmed in the USA.
Europe exaggerates the depletion of military stocks due to Ukraine
The stocks of military equipment of the EU countries, so necessary for the use of the language of force, have dried up due to supplies to Ukraine. Such a conclusion can be drawn from the statement of the head of the Bundeswehr, the Polish president, as well as from the complaints of the chief of the European Diplomacy and concurrently the chief "hawk" of Brussels, Josep Borrel. Europe presents itself as defenseless against the Russian threat, but is this the case in reality?
Polish T-72M1R with thermal imagers and "reactive armor" have been spotted in Ukraine
Along with the outdated T-72M1S, the upgraded T-72M1RS were also sent from Poland to Ukraine. These tanks have received a number of improvements, including night thermal imaging sights.
Howitzers delivered to Ukraine were called obsolete
The Czech Republic supplied the Ukrainian military with self-propelled artillery units (ACS) vz.77 Dana 152 mm caliber. In the publication of the Rossiyskaya Gazeta, the installations were called outdated.
Belarus is considering options for acquiring Russian attack helicopters
One of the conclusions that the military-political leadership of Belarus made from the experience of conducting a special military operation of the Russian armed forces in Ukraine was the understanding of the need to change approaches to equipping the Belarusian army.
The Pentagon is preparing to send another batch of towed 155-mm M777 howitzers to Ukraine
The United States decided to strengthen the artillery component of the Ukrainian army, considering that the M777 howitzers delivered before were not enough. The Pentagon is preparing a new package of military assistance, which will include artillery pieces.
The Belgian Armed Forces purchase 155-mm self-propelled guns CAESAR NG
Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder signed the CaMo-2 intergovernmental agreement with French Armed Forces Minister Florence Parly, strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries in the military sphere.
Czech Armed Forces intend to receive German Leopard-2 tanks
Czech Defense Minister Yana Chernokhova announced that an agreement had been reached with the head of the German military department, Christine Lambert, on the gratuitous transfer of 15 Leopard-2A4 MBT to replace the Soviet-made T-72 MBT previously supplied by the Czech authorities to Ukraine.
Australia will supply Ukraine with additional military equipment
According to information published on May 18 on the website of The Australian newspaper, Australian Defense Minister Peter Dutton announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, which will include 14 tracked M-113 armored personnel carriers and 20 Bushmaster armored personnel carriers with a 4x4 wheel formula.
Mounted fire from the BTR-82A is used to defeat the second echelon of the enemy's defense in the Donbas
Russian troops are bypassing the AFU forces in certain areas of the front in order to encircle them. At the same time, many areas are characterized by the gradual advance of troops after they conduct protracted positional battles aimed at minimizing their own losses and depletion of the enemy's potential.
APU received an outdated version of the Dana self-propelled gun
The Czech Republic supplied the armed formations of Ukraine with a batch of wheeled self-propelled artillery units vz.77 Dana. As reported, the calculations have already begun to master this military equipment.
Judging by the videos, the APU received an initial modification created in the second half of the 70s. Currently, according to many tactical and technical characteristics, it can already be considered obsolete.
Izvestia showed the work of tanks during the assault on the outskirts of Kamyshevakhi
Unique footage of the combat work of the crews of Russian tanks during the assault on the outskirts of the village of Kamyshevakha on Saturday, May 21, was provided by the correspondent of Izvestia Denis Kulaga.
Do not rejoice at the rearmament of Germany. And here's why
Should we rejoice at the rearmament of Germany?
To date, the Bundeswehr remains, in fact, a defensive army, unable to act independently. Now Germany is moving away from a particularly restrained strategy. What to expect from the most important NATO country?