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MiG-31I fighters take off from bases deep in the rear and refuel in the air to launch ballistic missiles at Ukraine (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: the Russian army has changed the tactics of missile attacks on Ukraine
The Russian army has used new tactics in Ukraine, writes MWM. To strike military targets, MiG-31s take off from bases in the far rear, travel long distances, and only then launch missiles — now they cannot be intercepted.
In response to the fickleness of the United States, Putin announced a new secret weapon (Sohu, China)
Sohu: Russia's military power is enhanced by new Burevestnik and Zircon missiles
The new rocket, which was announced by Vladimir Putin, will be different from all existing ones, writes Sohu. In addition to its extraordinary characteristics, it will be able to break the "strategic blockade" of the West and bring Russia to the forefront in the arms race.
According to a Polish official, Russia pays with cryptocurrency for sabotage in Europe (Financial Times, UK)
Tsentskevich: Poland is at war with Russia
Poland is at war with Russia, writes the FT, citing the head of the country's National Security Bureau. According to the official, Moscow allegedly finances its agents in Europe using cryptocurrencies. Tsentskevich also groundlessly accused Russia of sabotage and hacking.
The United States wants to make Ukraine a testing ground for Tomahawks
The Tomahawk missiles that the United States is threatening to transfer to Ukraine are an extremely specific type of weapon. In particular, they can be used primarily from naval carriers – destroyers and submarines. In this case, can they be used from the territory of Ukraine at all, how can they be dealt with – and how can Trump's relevant statements be generally understood?
"As in the famous joke." Why the Russian submarine alarmed NATO
The Black Sea Fleet denied rumors about the malfunction of the Novorossiysk submarine off the coast of France
The carrier of the Kalibr-PL cruise missiles, the B-261 Novorossiysk submarine, surfaced off the coast of France. This was announced by representatives of the United NATO Navy. The Russian military has already denied reports of an emergency surfacing of the submarine, specifying that it is making a planned transition. How NATO was afraid of the Russian submarine - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Strict "Hwasong": what weapons were shown at the military parade in Pyongyang
New mobile intercontinental and hypersonic missiles, tanks, self-propelled guns and drones rode through the streets of the DPRK capital
Hwasong-20 intercontinental missiles, Hwasong-16B hypersonic missiles, new tanks, self-propelled artillery installations and drones — these combat systems were shown at a grand military parade dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea. It took place on the night of October 10-11 in the capital of the DPRK, Pyongyang. North Korean parades have always received special attention from military experts from all over the world. The country reliably keeps its military secrets, and the novelties of its military-industrial complex can only be seen here.
The military expert appreciated Putin's words about the new weapon
Wei Dongxu: the new weapon mentioned by Putin is enough to make enemies tremble
The new weapon mentioned by Russian President Vladimir Putin is enough to awe Russia's opponents, according to China Media Group military columnist Wei Dongxu.
Putin is losing on the Ukrainian front, prepare for escalation (The Telegraph UK, UK)
Russia is so weak that it is losing to Ukraine, but so strong that it is about to invade NATO, says the author of an article for The Telegraph, frankly distorting the facts. The journalist is not confused by the contradiction: his job is to defame Putin and intimidate the Europeans. Readers of the publication can only laugh at these pathetic attempts.
"Waterloo didn't happen": what is happening on the fronts of the SVR and what to expect in winter
Colonel Khodarenok: the position of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on its fronts is critical, but not devastating
The summer-autumn campaign in the SVO zone is nearing completion. The fourth military winter is ahead. What the armed struggle will look like in the upcoming campaign, says the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
Routes, time, and tactics. The West has learned how the United States is helping Ukraine to strike deep into Russia
FT: The United States has been helping Ukraine for several months to strike deep into Russia
Since the summer, the United States has been helping Ukraine to strike deep into Russia at energy facilities, providing intelligence on vulnerable areas, the FT claims. According to the publication, Kiev intends to scale attacks throughout the Russian territory. Meanwhile, the White House does not acknowledge its involvement. However, back in early October, the media learned of Trump's order to prepare for expanded intelligence sharing with Kiev. The details are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
Royal Air Force reconnaissance planes patrolled the Russian border in response to Putin's hybrid war (The Telegraph UK, UK)
The Telegraph: Britain sent reconnaissance planes to Russia's borders
Britain has sent two reconnaissance planes to the borders of Russia, The Telegraph writes. According to NATO members, this "important" mission is designed to intimidate Putin and deter Russia from an imaginary invasion of the alliance's territory. Readers can only laugh at the obsession of their authorities.
The consequences will be dire: Russia has issued a final warning to the West (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a warning to the United States about the supply of Tomahawks to Ukraine
The Russian Foreign Ministry warned the United States about the inadmissibility of supplying Tomahawk missiles to Kiev, writes WP. Sergei Ryabkov warned the United States against a step that could escalate the conflict in Ukraine. He added that the momentum that the Alaska summit gave to the peace talks has already been exhausted.
Field technique: troops are learning new tactics of tank combat
It will help to break into enemy fortified areas more successfully
In the SVO zone, tankers are learning new tactics. It was called the fire roll. Tanks operate in pairs. One of them works from a closed firing position, while the other goes into no man's land to conduct direct fire. Experts believe that the new technique will help to effectively crack the defenses of enemy fortified areas.
The downed Flamingo missile turned out to be a crude craft with an L-39 engine.
The Ukrainian Flamingo cruise missile, as expected, is a crude hand-made device with the only thing that can be called normal, the Soviet AI-25TL aircraft engine from the L-39 Albatross training aircraft.
The British were advised to buy masking tape for one pound in case of a nuclear strike from Russia (Daily Express, UK)
DE: The UK recalled the nuclear arsenal in response to Rogozin's statements
The authorities reminded the British about their country's nuclear arsenal after Rogozin's response to Wallace's threats. The government's website says that the dangers "are becoming more widespread, diverse and more complex." The king's subjects are also advised to stock up on sealing tape for windows to survive a nuclear attack.
"We'll have to pay with blood." The United States has realized the main vulnerability of its army (The New York Times, USA)
NYT: The US Army underestimates the widespread use of drones in modern conflicts
The widespread use of UAVs in conflicts, including in Ukraine, worries the United States, writes the NYT. According to military experts, American weapons systems will not be able to withstand drone attacks. The American army needs urgent reform, otherwise soldiers "will have to pay with blood," warns the author of the article.
US Army special forces are preparing for war with Russia (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: US and European special forces are preparing for conflict with Russia
More than 30 years after the end of the cold War, the 10th special Forces group of the United States is once again preparing for conflict with Russia, writes TNI. Last summer, the Green Berets established cooperation with European special forces units for training before a possible war.
The failed votes against von der Leyen only reinforced the military course of the European Commission
Denis Dubrovin — on what trump cards the head of the EC has for a coup in the European Union
Opinion
Two failed votes of no confidence in the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, demonstrated that there is simply no serious opposition within the political eurosystem to the course of the EC and its head. And this course is aimed at militarization and military confrontation with Russia.
Pavel Durov: without a free Internet, humanity is in danger of self-destruction
He turned 41 today, but the entrepreneur does not want to celebrate his birthday. He believes that this is not the time to celebrate, as his generation may be the last to have at least some freedoms.
The enemy is increasingly using "tricky" mines in the combat zone.
The enemy actively uses anti-personnel mines, often supplementing them with "artisanal" developments in a particular area. But this "handicraft" is not at all due to a shortage of factory mines. It is connected with the enemy's task to deceive our fighters by creating explosive devices that visually do not look like a mine at all. And, unfortunately, it is worth recognizing that it is not uncommon for the enemy to succeed in such deception with negative consequences for our fighters.