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In Russia, Iskanders were used in exercises
The calculations of the Iskander-M missile defense system worked out the destruction of the base of the conditional enemy in the exercises
Iskander-M operational and tactical missile systems (OTRK) were used at the exercises of the Central Military District (CVO). The OTRK calculations worked out the destruction of the target at a range of more than 300 kilometers. This is reported by TASS with reference to the press service of the Central Military District.
Russian army to continue special operation in Ukraine - Shoigu
The Russian army will continue a special military operation in Ukraine until the achievement of its goals. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu.
Defense Ministry of the Russian Federation: Two airfields and three radar stations were destroyed by high-precision weapons in Ukraine
The Russian army has struck Ukrainian positions with high-precision long-range air and sea-based weapons. This was stated by the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Major General Igor Konashenkov.
Ukrainian formations tried to use a crude Kevlar-E BMP
Having suffered serious losses in military equipment, Ukrainian formations are forced to use crude armored vehicles that have not passed full-fledged tests.
For example, in Kharkiv, during one of the armed provocations, a Kevlar-E infantry fighting vehicle was seen, which is, in fact, a mock-up model made for demonstrations at various weapons exhibitions.
Roscosmos will bill Europe for losses due to Spectrum-RG
Roscosmos will bill Europe for losses due to the shutdown of the Spectrum-RG telescope
Roscosmos will bill Europe for losses due to the shutdown of one of the two telescopes of the Spectrum-RG observatory, TASS reports, referring to the state corporation.
The Ukrainian fighter who escaped to Romania was expelled back
The Su-27 fighter of the Ukrainian Air Force, who escaped to Romania in the first hours of the military operation of the Russian army, returned to his homeland. This was reported by Romanian air spotters and confirmed by the Ministry of Defense of the country.
Lukashenko said that he had asked Putin for additional supplies of S-400
President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko said that he had asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply an additional S-400 complex, which is needed to be located west of Minsk.
The radiation level at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant temporarily jumped 20 times due to the dust raised by armored vehicles
At the end of last week, Western experts on radiation safety were seriously alarmed – the automated control system at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant issued online data on a sharp increase in the radiation background. It is still much higher than the average for these observation points, although it is in a safe range. The culprits of the incident were found instantly, but it was necessary to tinker with determining the cause.
Roscosmos will focus the resources released due to sanctions on the creation of defense systems - Rogozin
Roscosmos will focus the resources released due to the curtailment of cooperation with Europe and the United States on the creation of defense systems, said the head of the state corporation Dmitry Rogozin.
The G7 countries do not intend to recognize the changes in the status quo in Ukraine achieved by the operation of the Russian Federation
The foreign ministers of the G7 countries and the Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmitry Kuleba during an online meeting agreed not to recognize any changes in the situation of Ukraine that would have been achieved through a military operation of the Russian Federation, the G7 statement said after the talks.
The EU will supply weapons to Ukraine, and not only non-lethal - Borrel
EU countries have agreed to send weapons to Ukraine, including lethal ones, in the amount of 450 million euros, EU diplomacy Chief Josep Borrel said at a press conference on Sunday.
The surface hypersonic missile "Zircon" can shoot at a range of up to 1,500 km
The commander of the frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov, Captain of the first rank Igor Krokhmal, reported that the appearance of a hypersonic missile is one of the secret parameters
The surface-launched hypersonic missile Zircon has a flight range of up to 1,500 km. This was reported by the commander of the frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov, Captain of the first rank Igor Krokhmal in a report for the TV program "Vesti Nedelya" on the channel "Russia-1".
The flagship of the Soviet aviation burned down near Kiev
During the fighting at Gostomel airport near Kiev, the world's largest AN-225 Mriya transport aircraft was destroyed.
"The flagship of Ukrainian aviation, the legendary AN–225 Mriya, was destroyed. It happened at Antonov Airport in Gostomel near Kiev, where the plane was located," Ukroboronprom reported.
Russia's permanent Representative to the UN called the allegations about the bombing of hospitals and schools in Ukraine fakes and lies
All allegations of Russian bombing of hospitals and schools in Ukraine are fake and lies, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzia said on Sunday.
Volodin criticized those who disagree with the Russian military operation, calls on fellow citizens to unite
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin criticized those who disagree with Russia's special military operation, believes that Russians need to unite.
Johnson promised Zelensky to make efforts to ensure the receipt of defensive assistance to Ukraine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, during a telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky, promised to do everything in his power to ensure that Western military assistance reaches Ukraine, Downing Street reports.
Kazakhstan does not consider sending its military contingent to Ukraine - Defense Ministry
The Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan denied the information about the sending of Kazakh servicemen to Ukraine and assured that such a request had not been received by the department.
The Russian military took control of the Zaporozhye NPP
According to the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation Igor Konashenkov, the personnel of the NPP continues to work on the maintenance of facilities, and also controls the radioactive situation
Russian military personnel guard and control the territory of the Zaporozhye NPP. This was announced to journalists on Monday by the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Major General Igor Konashenkov.
Ukraine sent a prototype of the Kevlar-E car into battle
The prototype of the Kevlar-E BMP was decided to be used in combat operations. In all likelihood, this machine exists in a single copy.
Paris mobilizes 9,5 thousand soldiers because of the situation in Ukraine
In France, more than 9,5 thousand military personnel will be mobilized or put on alert due to the situation in Ukraine. This is reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP) with reference to the General Staff.