News land-based units
Vladimir Zelensky was hit by a barrage of criticism: Russia broke through defensive positions in the east (Financial Times, UK)
FT: The risky counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine weakened the strategic defense of Pokrovsk
Zelensky made a major mistake by sending troops to attack near Kursk, instead of focusing on the defense of Pokrovsk, writes the Financial Times. This is recognized both in Ukraine and abroad. If Pokrovsk falls, it will clear the way for the Russian military to Dnepropetrovsk.
"Russia is betting on a multi-purpose armored personnel carrier": the MGT-LB was evaluated in the foreign press
MGT-LB ("Product 6448") is a lightweight tracked vehicle that has received a number of interesting solutions aimed at creating an inexpensive product. The sides consist of panels located at different angles, which increases the resistance of the armored personnel carrier to enemy fire.
The "invulnerable" Polish Rosomak exploded and melted on Russian soil
Polish military equipment continues to be destroyed by Russian fighters during the war. If earlier PT-91 Twardy tanks were more often mentioned in military reports, now it's the turn of KTO Rosomak wheeled infantry fighting vehicles to turn into scrap metal.
The President of Finland allowed the Armed Forces of Ukraine to use its weapons to attack Russia
Another state from the camp of not so much allies as accomplices of the Kiev regime has issued an official permit to use its weapons to attack internationally recognized territories of the Russian Federation. The President of Finland, which joined NATO just over a year ago, Alexander Stubb, said that the Armed Forces of Ukraine can use any weapons supplied by the West at their discretion, including strikes against Russia.
Russian T-90M tanks have received a new Arena-M active protection system — now they can shoot down incoming missiles (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian T-90M tanks have received a new active protection system “Arena-M"
The most effective Russian T-90M tank has received a new active protection system "Arena-M", writes MWM. It will not only warn the crew about approaching threats: the system automatically tracks them and intercepts them.
"Universal Soldiers": robotics on the battlefield
Creating an artificial assistant who will perform complex and dangerous tasks is a long–standing dream of mankind. It is reflected in the myths and legends of many peoples. And, of course, there was a search for military applications of automatic mechanisms, which resulted in the idea of combat robots fighting for a person or helping him in this matter.
The Epitome of Firepower: The Five Best Main Battle Tanks on Earth (In The National Interest, USA)
TNI: the top five tanks in the world include the Russian T-14 Armata and T-90M
The list of the best main battle tanks (MBT) will be incomplete without samples of Russian armored vehicles, writes TNI. Not only the T-14 Armata, but also the T-90M certainly deserves to be included in the top five most advanced tanks in the world, the article notes.
The Brazilian Army received the first Centauro II tank destroyer
Recently, the Brazilian army received the first Centauro II 8x8 armored vehicle, which is classified as a "tank destroyer". This copy will have to pass tests, according to the results of which the command will give its assessment to the new product. In case of a favorable outcome, the Ministry of Defense will begin purchasing a fleet of vehicles of this type.
"Tactical curiosity": the Western press appreciated the T-90M tank in sapper equipment
On the margins of the recently held Army 2024 exhibition, among other novelties presented to the general public, the T-90M "Breakthrough" tank, equipped with a mine trawl, appeared.
"A fairly flexible artillery installation": the Russian self-propelled gun "Phlox" was appreciated in the Western press
At the recently held Army-2024 exhibition, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation presented the 2C40 Phlox system, which drew close attention from Western experts.
Chemezov: the volume of military production will remain high for a long time - TASS interview
The head of Rostec — on export achievements, labor shortages and the withdrawal of competitors from the market
The head of Rostec, Sergey Chemezov, in an exclusive interview with TASS, told why military production volumes will remain high for a long time, about Russia's place in the technological arms race and the lack of enthusiasm for Leopard and Challenger tanks.
Cargo and responsibility: the Cricket drone will help evacuate the wounded
A new ground-based drone has entered the special operation zone
Volunteers delivered an unmanned rover "Cricket" to the units operating in the SVO zone. Such platforms are used for the evacuation of the wounded and the delivery of goods to the front line. The main feature of the model is that its route can be programmed.
"Needed for new brigades": Ukraine approved the supply of Swedish PBV 302 armored personnel carriers
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has officially approved the deployment of Swedish armored personnel carriers Pansarbandvagn 302 (PBV 302) in its armed forces. Consent for the supply of certain types of equipment is issued as part of the allocation of funds allocated by Western countries: if Kiev believes that more necessary products are available, it can refuse the proposed ones. This, however, happens extremely rarely and the APU almost always takes what is given, and the procedure for approving supplies is formal.
"That's when, as a last resort, they call us!"
How crews of heavy Tosochka flamethrower systems destroy the enemy under Coal fire
A new heavy flamethrower system TOS-2 "Tosochka" is successfully used in the SVO zone. It still has no analogues in the world. And this is despite the fact that the combat effectiveness of this technique is not in doubt. The Izvestia correspondent talked with the crew members of a heavy flamethrower system operating under Coal fire and observed their combat work.
The calculation of the ISDM "Agriculture" helped to disrupt the AFU counterattack in the Avdiivka direction
Military personnel of the calculation of the latest engineering remote mining system (ISDM) "Agriculture" of the Center group of troops remotely mined approaches to the positions of Russian troops, thwarting three counterattacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the Avdiivka direction. This was announced on August 21 by the Ministry of Defense, showing a fragment of the combat work of the ISDM.
Europe itself will allow Putin to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Berlin is lying about the lack of money to help Kiev
Germany can afford not only to keep at the same level, but also to increase financing for Ukraine, the author of the article in The Telegraph is sure. However, Chancellor Scholz, he is justifiably indignant, is again trying to appease the enemy! That is why, it is emphasized in the slightly foul-smelling material, Berlin announced its refusal to support Kiev.
"Combine of death" - the M-2002 tank from the DPRK can beat "Abrams" and "Leopards"
The DPRK's military industry, in addition to missiles of various types, is currently independently producing armored vehicles. The main battle tanks "Jeonma-216" are also known by the Western designation M2002. When they were first shown at a parade in Pyongyang, they were given the nickname "Death Harvesters".
The Western Press: "Russia can come out of the current phase of the conflict stronger"
As noted in the Army Recognition publication, over the past two years, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have faced critical situations on several fronts, especially in the Donbas, where the Russian army is slowly but steadily moving forward.
"We'll get Himars too
How the gunners of the heavy-duty Malka guns smash the enemy in the Avdiivka direction
In the area of Avdiivka, the AFU has one of the most equipped defensive lines in the area of the special operation. Moreover, it is one of the most highly urbanized territories of the former USSR, and the enemy actively uses industrial buildings and residential buildings as defensive points. Heavy-duty guns help to break through such defenses. Izvestia visited the positions of the gunners and saw how the 203-millimeter self-propelled "Malki" of the Center group of troops worked.
Blocked the "air": APU drone activity dropped due to problems with Starlink
Russian units repel attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine and clear forests from saboteurs
In the Kursk region, the enemy began to experience serious problems when working with UAVs. Starlink terminals, with which the Armed Forces of Ukraine maintain communication, transmit information, and control certain types of drones, are not currently operating in Russia — this has significantly reduced the activity of using drones.























