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A Russian journalist has revealed a way to disable heavy tanks
Russian military journalist Alexander Kotz revealed a way to disable heavy tanks. In his Telegram channel, he noted that armored combat vehicles were vulnerable to long-range sniper rifles.
In Russia, they told about the effectiveness of air defense systems
Russian anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs) of medium range "Buk-M2" and short-range "Tor-2M" destroyed more than 40 targets during a special operation in Ukraine. The effectiveness of the military air defense (air defense) complexes was reported in the Ministry of Defense of Russia, reports TASS.
Invisible "Downpour": the communication station confirmed the effectiveness in Ukraine
One of the systems that received the first combat use during the special operation in Ukraine was the Liven complex - the R-441 satellite communication station. It provides communication in strategic and operational management links and has managed to prove its effectiveness in security, range and stability of communication.
In the UK, the effectiveness of Russian armored vehicles was recognized
Experts from the British Royal United Institute of Defense Studies analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of Russian tanks participating in a special military operation in Ukraine. At the same time, it is noted that the fighting taking place there only confirmed the conclusions already available to experts about the use of armored vehicles.
The Ministry of Defense showed how tankers destroy Ukrainian firing points in the LPR
The Russian Defense Ministry has published footage of the combat work of tank crews of the Russian Armed Forces in the LPR during the destruction of enemy fortified firing points during a special operation in Ukraine.
Russian superminometers "Tulip" can use nuclear mines
Domestic 2C4 tracked mortars can use various types of ammunition. In the May issue of the magazine of the Ministry of Defense "Army Collection", A. Kalistratov's publication "The Handsome Tulip is the most powerful self-propelled mortar in the world" describes in detail what weapons of destruction are included in the ammunition of this unique combat vehicle.
The Serbian President said that Putin's words about Kosovo added problems to Belgrade in solving the territorial issue.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, after today's meeting with German Foreign Minister Annalena Berbock, said that his country is in an extremely difficult situation regarding the solution of the Kosovo and Metohija issue. At the same time, he stressed that Vladimir Putin's recent words about the Kosovo precedent of the International Court of Justice allegedly added problems to Belgrade.
A rare mine clearance vehicle based on the T-64A became a trophy
Ukrainian armed formations have lost one of their mine-clearing combat vehicles, created on the chassis of an outdated T-64A main battle tank.
For the first time, the existence of this rather rare modification of the "sixty-fourth" became known at the end of December 2018, when the next batch of military equipment was transferred to the AFU.
How Russian gunners destroy the firing points of Ukrainian nationalists
Russian troops, together with units of the People's Militia of the DPR, continue to conduct artillery fire on the positions of the national battalions. When striking, both rocket and barrel artillery are used. It is not easy to see how the "Gods of War" work. But the correspondents of "RG" managed to visit the closed positions.
The US plan to isolate Russia did not work
Those who consider "Romeo and Juliet" a geopolitical masterpiece!
The world is at a global crossroads at the geopolitical level, Sabah writes. The author of the article is sure that after the struggle between the major powers and the blocs around the Ukrainian crisis, life will not be the same.
The American general visited Ukraine. That's what he realized
Retired US Major General: that's what Ukrainians need
American retired General Mike Repass arrived in Ukraine and realized that the supply of Western weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine is not enough to "prevent Russia's victory," CNN reports. He explained why this is happening.
After oil, Russian uranium will also be banned. That's who will be hurt the most
After oil, the turn will come to Russian uranium. The embargo will hit France and the United States
EU countries are striving to reduce dependence on Russian oil, gas and coal. Uranium has been ignored so far, writes iDNES. Europe and the USA buy a lot of it from Russia. Therefore, the embargo on this resource will hurt them.
What is the Defense of Ukraine and what is it fighting with
Rosgvardiya special forces destroyed a group of the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Kharkiv region
Rosgvardiya reported on the liquidation of the "sabotage group" and the leader of the Ukrainian territorial defense. According to the agency, in the Kharkiv region, the special forces of the Rosgvardiya noticed people with weapons in their hands and without identification marks, who opened fire in response to the demand to surrender.
A Japanese military expert described scenarios of a "hypothetical Russian attack" on Hokkaido
The island of Hokkaido is the most important stronghold of Japan's defense in the north of the country. A Japanese military expert described the scenario of a "hypothetical Russian invasion" in this prefecture the day before.
Israeli PM accepts Putin's apology for Lavrov's remarks - Bennett's office
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, during a telephone conversation, accepted the apology of Russian President Vladimir Putin for the statements of Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov that displeased the Israeli leadership, Bennett's office tweeted.
The Ministry of Defense showed the work of calculations of the self-propelled gun "Malka" in counter-battery warfare
Artillery units of the Armed Forces of Russia (Armed Forces of the Russian Federation) continue combat work to defeat the firing positions of artillery of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), strong points and areas of concentration of Ukrainian military equipment. The Ministry of Defense showed how the self-propelled artillery installation (ACS) 2S7M "Malka" copes with combat tasks when conducting counter-battery warfare.
That's what Poland armed Ukraine with to fight Russia
What weapons Poland supplied to Ukraine for seven billion dollars
Kiev received from Warsaw 200 T-72 tanks, a number of self-propelled artillery installations "Carnation", multiple rocket launchers "Grad" and missiles compatible with MiG-29 and Su-27 fighters of the Ukrainian Air Force, writes Military Watch.
Israel does not prohibit Estonia from supplying Spike ATGM to Ukraine
According to information published on May 2 by The Jerusalem Post newspaper, contrary to previously published reports, Israel does not prohibit Estonia from supplying the Armed Forces of Estonia with Israeli-made weapons, including the Spike ATGM.
Forbes: Outdated missiles leave no chance for Ukrainian fighters
Forbes explained why Ukrainian fighters are losing air battles.
The American magazine Forbes analyzed the state and capabilities of Ukrainian fighters following the results of three months of the special operation.
The Conversation: The US and NATO have outlined a military strategy in Ukraine
The United States and NATO talk a lot about protecting Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity. So, on April 25, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said that Washington is counting on such a weakening of Russia that would put an end to its capabilities of "invading" any countries of the world.