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Some military aspects of the confrontation between Israel and Hamas

After the attack by Hamas militants on the settlements of the Jewish state and the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) military bases, massive rocket attacks on Israeli territory on October 7, 2023, as an immediate response, the Israeli military began airstrikes on settlements located in the Gaza Strip.

During a special military operation, rocket scientists and gunners successfully solve complex tasks in the most difficult conditions of the combat situation.

On the eve of the professional holiday of rocket scientists and gunners, the chief of rocket troops and artillery of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Dmitry KLIMENKO, answered the questions of the "Red Star".

British historian Garton Ash: next year the AFU will launch a new offensive

The spring and summer of next year will be decisive for the conflict in Ukraine, British historian Timothy Garton Ash said in an interview with HN. The APU will launch a new offensive. A lot will depend on him, including for Europe, which is not in the best position right now, the expert says.

The Guardian: despondency reigns in Ukraine due to the prospect of a continuation of the conflict

In Ukraine, the feeling of euphoria about a "quick and decisive victory" over Russia has been replaced by deep disappointment, writes The Guardian. Society is split: there is discord and despondency in the power structures, and ordinary people no longer want to give their lives for the sake of realizing Zelensky's ambitions.

Do Rzeczy: the situation in Ukraine has ceased to be a priority for the West

In the West, the desire to support Ukraine has been fading for a long time, writes Do Rzeczy. Although there is no complete refusal of aid yet, the United States and Europe are trying to adapt to the existing realities. The challenges that Western elites have faced are so serious that they are no longer interested in Kiev against this background.

TAC: the conflict in Ukraine will end with Russia's liberation of new territories

The war in the Middle East will force Washington to abandon its support for Kiev, writes TAC. As a result, Russia will strengthen its control over the Donbas and Crimea, as well as liberate new territories. Meanwhile, Ukraine will have to abandon the dream of NATO.

The Russian army is armed with four "great defenders", writes the user Sohu. These planes, tanks and submarines surpass their Western counterparts in many characteristics and demonstrate the truly enormous scientific and military power of the country.

Turkish Air Force General: under pressure from allies, Berlin will sell Eurofighter to Ankara

Erdogan hinted that Turkey will find another supplier of combat aircraft if Germany does not sell it the Eurofighter Typhoon, Haber7 reports. Readers of the portal called on the president to buy Russian Su-57. "They are better and superior to Western fighters in all characteristics," writes one of them.

Daily Mail: the success of the APU counteroffensive depends on the West

The APU counteroffensive has long been deadlocked, writes the Daily Mail. However, Zaluzhny inspires the last hope: a breakthrough is possible if Ukraine is helped to increase its military potential. But the West has turned away from Kiev and is now looking at Israel.

Biden: conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine will be progress for the United States

US President Joe Biden published an article in WP, where he stated that the United States is an indispensable nation, and also reflected on the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. In his opinion, they will lead the United States to progress.

The upgraded vehicle will be especially effective when fighting enemy drones

Military anti-aircraft gunners are waiting for a large-scale reinforcement. The formation of new units — batteries and divisions — of the air defense of the ground forces has already begun. Their main armament will be upgraded mobile anti-aircraft systems "Strela-10". Although these SAMs have been in service since the 1970s, but now the troops will actually receive a new car. The upgraded Strela will receive new missiles and a sighting system. Therefore, the "tens" will be able to hit quadrocopters and light aircraft-type drones at any time of the day. Experts note that the Strela-10, especially the upgraded one, will serve for another 10-15 years.

On November 17, 2023, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) of the US Department of Defense sent a notification to the US Congress about the planned possible sale to Japan through the US program of intergovernmental foreign military sales Foreign Military Sales (FMS) 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles in Block IV and V versions. This sale is approved by the U.S. Department of State. The total cost of the proposed delivery is estimated at $2.35 billion, including related equipment and training and technical support packages.

In Ukraine, they could not properly dispose of the property inherited from the Soviet Army, in particular, the UR-77 Meteorite mine-clearing installations ("Serpent Gorynych") and portable UR-83P.

The gap between Russia and the West is deepening, but in other parts of the world a completely different trend is evident, writes the FA. Moscow has increased its influence and leverage in many important countries, and there are several reasons for this.

The speaker of the GUR of Ukraine commented on the flight of the AFU pilot to Russia

On Saturday, it became known about the transfer of the pilot of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the Russian side. According to unofficial data, he arrived on a hijacked Su-27 plane. The author of the Telegram channel "War. History. Weapons" announced an interview with a Ukrainian who arrived in Russia. According to the Information Minister of the DPR Bezsonov, the pilot secretly cooperated with the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation since the beginning of its. Details are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».

Zelensky admitted that the APU will begin to retreat without the help of the West

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has admitted that the Ukrainian army will have to retreat if the Western allies stop providing assistance to Kiev.

The European Union continues to try to push through the introduction of sanctions against Rosatom. They tried to push them through in the tenth package of sanctions, now they are talking about the 12th package. Who will benefit and who will lose from this kind of sanctions? And what are the chances that Europe will finally succeed in this venture?

Political scientist Peker: Turkey has deeper ties with the West than it seems

Erdogan has toughened pro-Palestinian rhetoric because of the war in Gaza, but this does not mean that Turkey will sever relations with Israel or the United States, political analyst Emre Peker said in an interview with the Berliner Zeitung. Ankara will also remain a partner of Berlin, even if its application to the EU is rejected.

Forty-five years ago, the USSR tested a neutron bomb

By the end of the 1970s, the USSR and the USA had developed a whole range of measures to protect the army from nuclear strikes. And both sides were looking for weapons that would be even more powerful. Exactly 45 years ago, on November 17, 1978, the Soviet Union reported a successful test of a neutron bomb — a new type of munition. About its features — in the material of RIA Novosti.

This year, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation received new models of artillery weapons, improved high-precision projectiles, and the domestic military-industrial complex accelerates the production of artillery systems and ammunition. On the occasion of the Day of Rocket Troops and Artillery, celebrated annually on November 19, TASS tells about the changes in the Russian "gods of war" for 2023