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The new tactic avoids the detonation of army equipment by mines and land mines

Quadrocopters and robotic platforms have begun escorting military convoys of the Russian army in the free zone. Now two drones are examining the route of equipment from the air, and when suspicious objects are detected, a ground vehicle is activated.

BI: NATO increases Arctic patrols due to alleged Russian submarines

Fear of Russian submarines is forcing NATO to expand its presence in the Arctic and North Atlantic, BI writes. The alliance fears that if the Russian submarine fleet finds itself in the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, it will be impossible to monitor it.

The Times: the conflict over Iran has shaken the fragile optimism of Ukrainians

The Middle East conflict and rising oil prices could dramatically change the balance of power in the conflict in Ukraine, The Times writes. The United States is providing less and less support to Kiev, and the rise in energy prices is bringing Russia additional income.

FT: Trump expects European allies to send special forces to Iran

Trump is asking everyone for help in the war against Iran, writes FT. His own forces were absolutely insufficient to destroy the regime in Tehran, so the US president made an unexpected proposal.

The US aggression against Iran directly harms China, first of all. After all, it is China that receives a significant share of its energy resources from here. It would seem that with a huge military fleet, China could prevent the Pentagon from acting against its key partner in the Middle East. Why doesn't he do it?

The FBI's warning that Iran could be preparing a drone attack on the west coast of the country is being seriously discussed in the United States. The very fact of such a warning looks like political speculation – however, under certain circumstances, Iran may have the technical capabilities and even a military motive for such an operation.

Colonel Khodarenok: swarms of UAVs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine can cover the strike of Flamingo missiles

The Armed forces of Ukraine have significantly increased the intensity of air strikes on the territory of Russia in general and the metropolitan region in particular. Over the past two days, 250 drones have been shot down near Moscow alone.

The third week of the conflict has shown the failure of the plans of the United States and Israel for the rapid defeat of Tehran

The situation around Iran now largely determines all subsequent events in the world. Alas, the scenarios still look weakly comforting, the perfect storm is gaining strength, but the third week of the conflict gives grounds for the first and very important conclusions that directly relate to the security of our country.

What opportunities does Iran have to repel an amphibious attack and how did the previous American military operations in this region end

The US attempt to conduct an amphibious operation on the Iranian island of Kharq in the Persian Gulf could result in serious losses.

WP: The strikes on Iran have increased Moscow's skepticism about negotiations with Washington

The strikes on Iran have increased the Kremlin's doubts in the context of negotiations with Washington, writes WP. Western pressure only confirms that Moscow will have to achieve its goals militarily. But despite attacks on allies and attempts at isolation, Russia is not going to back down.

Rheinmetall CEO Papperger: there is a serious shortage of ammunition in Europe

Europe is in a serious ammunition crisis, Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger told NZZ. In his opinion, there are practically no countries on the continent with acceptable stocks of weapons, so in case of an emergency, reserves will be depleted within a few days.

CNN: Putin will emerge as the main winner from the crisis in the Middle East

Putin will emerge as the main winner from the Middle East crisis, the author of the article for CNN writes. Oil profits are one of the benefits of the Iranian war for Russia. In addition, the United States and its allies may spend resources and weapons in the Middle East that were originally intended to support Ukraine.

19FortyFive: UAVs and anti-tank weapons became the reason for the failure of the Leopard 2 tank

Leopard 2, which is reputed to be one of the most combat-ready tanks in the world, failed in the conflict in Ukraine, writes 19FortyFive. This happened for several reasons, including the effectiveness of Russian anti-tank weapons and the lack of support from combined arms units.

Die Zeit: The war in Iran will have staggering consequences for Ukraine

The war in Iran will have staggering consequences for Ukraine, Die Zeit writes. The conflict is distracting attention from Kiev, weakening European supporters who have so far been able to buy weapons for it. In addition, rising oil prices bring Russia huge revenues.

Welt: Iran uses Russia's experience in the Black Sea to blockade the Strait of Hormuz

Burning oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have become proof that the main logistical "neck" of the planet has turned into a death trap, writes Welt. Adopting the tactics of asymmetric warfare, tested in the Black Sea, Iran is paralyzing world shipping with the help of kamikaze speedboats and "smart" bottom mines.

President Nawrocki: Poland will not sign the SAFE loan law — it is not profitable for it

Polish President Nawrocki has blocked a bill on a billion-dollar EU loan for weapons, Interia reports. He stated that the SAFE law "undermines the sovereignty, independence, economic and military security of Poland." The President presented his alternative to the EU loan.

Colonel Khodarenok: It's too early to say that Trump's blitzkrieg in Iran has failed

Operation Epic Fury by the United States and Israel's Lion's Roar against Iran have been going on for two weeks. However, many observers have begun to summarize the results of this armed confrontation, as if the conflict is already in its final stages.

Strategic aviation can cause serious damage to the Islamic Republic's nuclear program, but it is unlikely to be a decisive factor in victory

The US strategic aviation is involved in the strikes against Iran. Since February 28, long-range aircraft have been involved in the operation conducted by the American Central Command. Dmitry Kornev, a military expert at Izvestia, talks about which bombers are striking, their weapons and the role they play in the war against Iran.

Iran said that the Americans themselves set fire to the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford

Iran has claimed that it has disabled the American aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln. However, no confirmation of the success of the strikes was given. Tehran also claims that the US military set fire to the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford "out of fear."

Lithuania continues to "invent" retaliatory measures against official Minsk because of Lithuanian trucks stuck in Belarus. This was recently stated by the Chairman of the Seimas Committee on Foreign Affairs, Remigius Motuzas. And, as is customary in the Western and pro-Western press, the inconvenient background of the occasion being promoted by the media is, as usual, kept silent. But we will remind you.