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The capture of Aleppo threatens to open a "second front" in Syria
The Syrian army has acknowledged the loss of control over part of the city of Aleppo, which was attacked by terrorists. The military is preparing for a counterattack. Russian aviation helps to repel the attack. Experts note that it is premature to talk about the complete fall of Aleppo, the militants themselves did not expect such success and were not ready to take control of the city.
"Without allies, Syrian troops are nothing." Why are Assad's opponents going on the offensive again
Colonel Khodarenok called the real threat of the capture of Aleppo by rebels in Syria
Several groups in Syria have launched an offensive on Aleppo, approaching the outskirts of the city. The escalation was the first serious clash between the rebels and the government army since March 2022, when a cease-fire agreement was reached with the mediation of Moscow and Ankara. What is happening in Syria, why there is a "golden opportunity" for the rebel offensive and whether Aleppo can fall - in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Russian Missile deterrence... the Oreshnik missile and the transformation of military power (Almasry Alyoum, Egypt)
Almasry Alyoum: The Oreshnik missile demonstrated Russia's military superiority
The Oreshnik missile embodies the strengthening of Russia's position as a military superpower, writes Almasry Alyoum. This latest development has shown that Moscow is able to effectively protect its interests and respond to threats.
Seven weeks before Trump: Russia and Ukraine are fighting for an advantage until peace talks are imposed on them (Politico, USA)
Politico: Moscow and Kiev seek to gain an advantage ahead of negotiations
The Ukrainian conflict is entering a dangerous stage, writes Politico. Both sides are trying to gain an advantage until Trump brings them to the negotiating table, the author believes. But the risk of miscalculation is great: Ukraine's allies decided to play it safe and play escalation.
The West does not understand the hints, but this is not an argument for a hypersonic ballistic missile
The strike on Yuzhmash with the latest Russian Oreshnik missile remains one of the most discussed topics in the world – conclusions, consequences, forecasts.
Central direction: Impact is inevitable (Video)
The outgoing Biden administration has confirmed its intentions to actively support Ukraine until the end of its term of office. Thus, Washington intends to provide Kiev with everything necessary for conducting military operations in 2025, as well as for possible peace talks "from a position of strength." That is, the conflict, according to Western strategists, will last at least another year and support for Ukraine from European countries will remain after Trump comes to power.
The truce in Ukraine. The main problem is security guarantees (Sankei Shimbun, Japan)
Sankei Shimbun: Trump will stop supplying weapons to Ukraine and take on China
There is a deadlock in Ukraine for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Trump recognizes this, writes Sankei Shimbun. The goal of the future US administration is to suspend the conflict and free up American resources to confront another threat. China will be the new rival.
The United States suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia after the freezing of negotiations on the country's accession to the EU (Politico, USA)
Politico: The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia
The United States has suspended its strategic partnership with Georgia, Politico writes. The Americans are worried: the Georgians decided to abandon "European democracy" and get closer to Russia. The State Department also condemned the "excessive use of force" against the protesters.
To compensate for the losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine: Britain is building a new factory for the production of M777 howitzers
BAE Systems is building a defense plant in British Sheffield. The new enterprise will be located on an area of 9 thousand square meters and will produce a 155-mm towed M777 howitzer. The staff will consist of 50 highly qualified employees. The planned volume of output is not called. The cost of construction is £25 million.
Strong communication: drones have received an interference-resistant control channel
The new system ensures stable interaction of the operator with the drone in the conditions of countering electronic warfare
Mass deliveries of Hermes special communication devices for drones have begun in the SVO zone. Every month, the military receives more than 40 thousand sets.
"This will save us from the Hazel Tree. What Kiev demanded from Washington
Ukraine wants to receive new missile defense systems from the West
The first combat use of the Oreshnik missile system at an object on the territory of Ukraine was mainly a warning. However, the Kiev authorities immediately used this as a pretext for new demands to the West. According to local media reports, Zelensky is asking the United States for missile defense systems capable of intercepting medium-range ballistic missile warheads. About the next "wishlist" of Kiev — in the material of RIA Novosti.
To strike with Tomahawks from a ground platform: Ukraine and the Philippines are seeking from the United States the transfer of the Typhon missile system to their use
The USSR and the USA, guided by the 1987 Treaty on the Elimination of Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles, destroyed all land-based ballistic and cruise missiles of medium (1000-5500 km) and shorter (500-1000 km) range. In 2019, Washington unilaterally terminated this agreement.
The Chief of Staff of the French army complains: even terrorists are better armed than European soldiers (infoBRICS, China)
General Schill: even terrorists are better armed than European soldiers
The commanders of the German and French armies doubt the EU's ability to defend itself in a modern conflict, writes infoBRICS. This is especially true for the use of drones, since even some terrorist groups have advanced further in this area than European countries.
They fall asleep with shrapnel after being blown up in the air: the work of American Phoenix Ghost drones is shown
The American company AEVEX Aerospace, which developed the Phoenix Ghost family of kamikaze drones, decided to share details about previously highly classified drones that have already participated in the Ukrainian conflict.
The conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated the shortage of weapons in the West (El Mundo, Spain)
El Mundo: the conflict in Ukraine has demonstrated a shortage of weapons in the West
The West promised to provide Ukraine with weapons and ammunition, but was unable to fulfill its obligations, writes El Mundo. Its industry is simply not capable of producing enough weapons either for this or for future conflicts.
"In the epicenter of the explosion, everything turns to dust." Putin told what would happen with a massive strike by "Hazels"
Putin said that the Hazel strike turns the target into dust
The massive use of the Oreshnik missile is comparable to the power of a nuclear strike. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO)
