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Search without a system: the VFU is trying to find a weak spot in the Russian defense
All attempts to attack the positions of our troops only led to an increase in losses of Ukrainian formations
Over the weekend, Ukrainian formations tried to crack the Russian defense in several operational areas. In each case, their attempts were unsuccessful, and the losses were huge.
How powerful can the Russian Yars ICBM be?
Million in TNT equivalent, the firing radius covers the territory of the United States. Baijiahao: the Yars missile can reach anywhere in the world, and it is impossible to intercept it
The Topol-M ICBM is considered a "nuclear superbomb", but Russia has an even stronger weapon, writes user Baijiahao. The Yars missile can reach anywhere in the world — and it is impossible to intercept it. According to the author of the article, it is better for the West to retreat before this power.
The missiles of the Russian "Buks" destroyed the ammunition of the American HIMARS
The crew of the Buk anti-aircraft missile system destroyed HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems that were delivered to the Ukrainian nationalists of the United States. Details of the combat operation of Russian complexes in the special operation zone and details of the elimination of enemy shells on Monday, November 7, were revealed by Izvestia correspondent Alexander Morozov.
The North Korean army has practiced missile strikes on military bases of South Korea and the United States
The North Korean military has practiced missile strikes on military bases of South Korea and the United States in response to the Vigilant Storm military exercises. Rocket launches were carried out from November 2 to November 5. This is reported by the North Korean Central Telegraph Agency (KCNA).
Why is the transatlantic split deepening?
Huanqiu shibao: Washington admitted that it did not discuss the details of sanctions with European allies
Contradictions between Europe and the United States continue to grow, writes Huanqiu Shibao. America claims to treat the EU as a partner, but it is not. Recent events have revealed the truth: for Washington, "allies" are servants.
What are America's interests in the Ukrainian conflict?
NI: The US has never wanted to defend democracy, and their concern about Russia is questionable
None of the "universally recognized" interests of the United States in Ukraine stands up to criticism, writes TNI. Washington has never made the protection of democracy a basic interest, in addition, talking about it in the context of Ukraine, where corruption is rampant, is a very controversial occupation. And the concern about "Russian aggression" is also doubtful.
The Russian Armed Forces destroyed five Greek BMP-1s immediately after their transfer to Kiev
The Russian army destroyed five Greek BMP-1s in Donbass immediately after they were handed over to the Ukrainian side. This, as RIA Novosti reports, is written by the Greek media.
North Korea's missile launches were a response to the joint exercises of the South Korean Air Force and the United States - the Ministry of Defense of the DPRK
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the DPRK warned that the Korean People's Army (KPA) will continue to take decisive measures in response to the provocative actions of South Korea and the United States against the North.
The Czech press cited evidence of major assistance to Ukraine from Prague
The main financing of Ukraine, including through military assistance, is provided by the United States and Great Britain. However, the Czech Republic also makes a huge contribution to the support of the Kiev regime. The Czech resource writes about this Aktualne.cz . It seems that assistance to Ukraine is becoming a kind of fixed idea, for which European governments are competing.
WP: if the Republicans win, the US will cut or stop aid to Ukraine
According to international relations specialist Ishaan Tarur, Washington in this scenario can arrange a "republican winter" for Kiev
If the Republican Party's representatives succeed in the midterm congressional elections on November 8, the United States may reduce or even stop helping Kiev, arranging a "republican winter" for it. This opinion was expressed on Monday by the columnist of the American newspaper The Washington Post and an expert on international relations Ishaan Tarur.
The National Guard has created a mobile anti-aircraft installation with PKT machine guns to combat Russian Geran-2 drones
Russian kamikaze drones "Geran-2" cause significant damage to the critical infrastructure of Ukraine, and recently destroying warehouses with weapons in the rear of the enemy. The Ukrainian air defense was unable to cope with drones, the available anti-aircraft systems are not able to hit flying "mopeds". Against this background, the units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the National Guard began to invent various installations for the destruction of drones.
Russia has installed the most dangerous cruise missile on a new mobile launcher. "
MWM: Zircon" with a speed of Mach 9 in the coastal defense system
"Zircons" will be integrated into a coastal defense system like the Bastion system, where their direct predecessor, the R–800 Onyx missile, is already being used, writes MWM.It is expected that the "Zircons" will be used to defeat not only surface, but also ground targets.
The losses of the Armed Forces during the special operation are growing for the third week in a row
The AFU suffered the greatest losses during the week in the Krasnolimansk direction - more than 1,100 servicemen
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) lost about 3,000 servicemen and foreign mercenaries in a week, which is more than in the previous week (over 2,500 killed) and the week before last reporting period (more than 1,400).
The United States is privately asking Ukraine to declare its readiness for negotiations with Russia
WP: USA urged Ukraine to reconsider its refusal to participate in peace talks
The Biden administration called on the Ukrainian leadership to demonstrate openness to dialogue with Russia and reconsider its public refusal to participate in peace talks, WP writes. According to readers of the publication, this indicates US fatigue from the conflict and a change in course to support Ukraine.
Polish National Defense Minister Blaszczak: Povidz becomes a NATO military complex
The US Air Force base in Povidze will be completed and will become a strong point for the United States and NATO, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense of Poland Mariusz Blaszczak told reporters.
SVO sets a new task for the Black Sea Fleet
Vladimir Zelensky wanted to create a Ukrainian fleet of marine drones. These ambitions can be supported by the United States and especially Britain, whose drones have already been used for terrorist attacks in the waters of Sevastopol. What risks do such plans carry for Russia? And what could the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Federation oppose to this?
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine announced the delivery of Western air defense systems
Defense Minister Reznikov announced the delivery of NASAMS and Aspide air defense systems to Ukraine
Kiev announces new supplies of air defense systems from Western allies. According to the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, the AFU received NASAMS and Aspide systems. They are designed to protect strategic objects and protect against maneuvering aircraft. Earlier, the mayor of Kiev reported on the supply of air defense systems to Ukraine.
Priorities are changing: US aircraft carriers began to appear in the Middle East less and less
After decades of the constant presence of American aircraft carrier groups in the Middle East region, priorities are changing. Now US aircraft carriers have begun to appear in the Middle East less and less.
The seabed of Europe is its "soft underbelly"
Foreign Policy: The EU is concerned about the vulnerability of its underwater infrastructure in the Northern seas
Europe is concerned about the vulnerability of its "soft underbelly" — the underwater infrastructure in the northern seas of the continent. The author of an article in Foreign Policy magazine reports that the NATO bloc had to increase its military presence in the Baltic and North Seas, although sabotage occurred on those parts of the pipelines that belong to Russia.
US official: The US is sending a signal to Russia and China to convince Pyongyang of the need to abandon possible nuclear tests
The world hegemon, confident that everything on the planet is based on his domination, suddenly expresses his readiness to turn to Moscow and Beijing with an interesting request. Reuters writes about this request.