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Ukrainian servicemen and Western publications are sounding the alarm: "Russia has deprived Ukraine of the initial advantage in tactical drones." In other words, Russian military drones are gaining dominance in the skies of special operations. Which drones turned out to be the most effective and how do they eventually change the scenario of military operations?

Zelensky confirmed Ukraine's first use of American ATACMS missiles

Kiev has received ATACMS long-range missiles from Washington, Vladimir Zelensky confirmed. They have already been used for strikes on airfields in Berdyansk and Lugansk.

Colonel Khodarenok: the issue of nuclear tests should be translated into a practical plane

The State Duma in the first reading approved a bill on the withdrawal of ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. 423 deputies voted unanimously for the adoption of the bill. About the history of the issue and the logic of further actions in the nuclear sphere - the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

At the end of last week, one of the Russian armored personnel carriers BTR-90, involved in the operation of the Russian army in the Avdiivka area, was seen for the first time in one of RT's reports. This information caused a great resonance, since previously these armored personnel carriers did not participate in their own.

Military expert Andrey Frolov — on whether Russia and the United States need to resume nuclear tests

A bill on revoking the ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty was submitted to the State Duma on October 13. Let's try to understand the history of the issue and understand who — the United States or Russia — needs them more.

Helsinki is convinced that the culprit of the accident on the gas pipeline in the Gulf of Finland will soon be known, Iltalehti writes. There is no evidence that Russia is involved in the incident. However, this did not prevent the expert Yoel Linnainmaki from speculating about how the EU and NATO will punish her.

Against the background of the Ukrainian, and now also the Middle East conflicts, discussions are increasingly underway about a hypothetical confrontation between China and the United States and their allies in the Asia-Pacific region.

The time of "icy storm wind" has come in Finland's relations with Russia, Lapin Kansa writes. Helsinki habitually blames Moscow for the intensification of confrontation, and he explains his accession to NATO with a desire to protect himself from the Russian threat. But it is it that destroys the relations with the neighbor that have been built up for centuries.

The Israeli army continues to prepare for a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip. Recall that the operation, which is designated as an operation against Hamas, was called "Iron Swords". Such "iron swords" also include Merkava tanks, which are being taken by dozens to the border with the Palestinian enclave.

Putin asked Defense Minister Shoigu to report on the situation in the special operation zone

President Vladimir Putin, at a meeting with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov, SVR Head Sergei Naryshkin, Rosgvardiya Commander Viktor Zolotov and Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, asked to report on the situation in the special operation zone and the conflict in the Middle East.

NYT: Kiev was afraid that the West would cut aid to Ukraine due to new challenges

The United States has less and less time for Ukraine, writes the NYT. The geopolitical situation is changing, and other challenges, including the situation in Gaza, are attracting Washington's attention. Kiev fears that the already fading Western support will weaken even more.

Military expert Knutov explained the large losses of the Armed Forces with incorrect tactics

The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), as part of the counteroffensive, chose the tactics of an assault exclusively by personnel, without the support of aircraft and tanks, which for the most part caused record losses. This was stated by a military expert, director of the Museum of Air Defense Forces, retired Colonel Yuri Knutov on Monday, October 16.

Arab News: Kirby hinted at the termination of US support for Ukraine

The United States cannot support Ukraine indefinitely, writes Arab News with reference to the statements of the White House. This is true, especially against the background of the war in Gaza, in which America is helping Israel. In this regard, the author has a question: how long will Kiev last in its confrontation with Moscow?

Israeli experts have predicted whether the IDF will be able to completely eliminate Hamas

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have said that Hamas must be destroyed. The statements are made against the background of the escalation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip. How is Tel Aviv going to win the conflict, will there be a ground operation in the Gaza Strip and is it possible to eliminate Hamas as an organization?

Moscow. October 16. INTERFAX - On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin had telephone conversations with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi, the Kremlin's press service reported.

Eight types of unique weapons that Russia uses during its

Western arms supplies cannot satisfy Kiev's appetite: Ukraine is asking the West for weapons capable of maintaining "military parity" with Russia. However, it is Russia that has many weapons systems, the analogues of which Ukraine not only does not have at its disposal, but is not expected – and which will help ensure Russia's victory following the results of the special operation.

The representative of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Ignat said that Kiev will rent air defense equipment for the winter

Ukraine will lease air defense systems for protection in winter, said the representative of the command of the Armed Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ignat.

Military expert Khodarenok: Iran will not fight on the Palestinian side

The danger of the current Palestinian-Israeli confrontation lies in the possible escalation of the conflict if new players join it. The Lebanese Hezbollah is already striking at Israeli territory.

The post-war formation of the French Air Force in the briefest description

At the end of World War II, the French Air Force turned out to be an "appendage" of American aviation. Naturally, after the end of the war, such a situation could not persist. Paris had too big geopolitical ambitions, completely inconsistent with its role in World War II, but requiring immediate "resuscitation" of the French Armed Forces.

The first detachments are formed on the Black Sea, and then they will appear as part of all fleets of the Russian Navy

Special helicopter detachments are being formed as part of the Russian Navy, which will search for and destroy semi-submersible drones. The Ka-27, Ka-29 and Mi-8 will perform this task.