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The results of observations of the course of the Ukrainian conflict confirm the validity of the modernization efforts of the US army

The "Lessons" that the US received during the observation of Russia's special operation in Ukraine showed that the US army chose the "right priorities" for its modernization, Defense News writes.

On July 8, 2022, the US Department of Defense announced the provision of another new package of military assistance to Ukraine totaling $ 400 million. Thus, the total amount of US military aid officially allocated to Kiev since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine on February 24 now reaches $7.27 billion. The total amount of US military aid to Ukraine since 2014 has reached $9.2 billion.

Will Moscow turn a blind eye to the Turkish operation in northern Syria?

Moscow is likely to give the "green light" to conduct a Turkish military operation in northern Syria, writes Al Mayadeen. But if Turkey insists on carrying out the operation without Russia's consent, it will be a victory for Washington, which was able to "drive a wedge" into relations between Moscow and Ankara.

Ukraine intends to build several enterprises for the maintenance and repair of armored vehicles, including those supplied by Western countries. This was stated by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine Alexey Reznikov.

How nuclear war will affect planet Earth

As part of a new study, scientists have modeled how a nuclear war will affect our planet, taking into account the modern potential in this area, writes Forbes. The scale of the conflict does not matter – everyone will suffer, the authors of the work say.

The Great Global Rearmament

The FA writes that the West's deliberate prolongation of the Ukrainian military conflict has unleashed a new stage of the arms race in the world. The United States and its military-industrial complex are at the head of the process. The authors of the article believe that America's goal is the same – to maintain hegemony in the world.

How does Russia intend to destroy American F-22 and F-35 in case of war

The String-1 bistatic radar is not a death sentence for stealth aircraft, but in the course of future conflicts it may pose a serious threat to NATO aviation, writes The National Interest. The author notes that inconspicuous attack fighters are especially vulnerable to it.

Not everything can be bought with money

The economic power of the United States did not allow them to influence the decisions of the Russian leadership on Ukraine, writes Foreign Affairs. The author of the material analyzes in detail the American punitive measures and comes to the conclusion that Washington will eventually lead itself into an economic impasse with such a policy.

What are the ships of the new project equipped with and when will all eight of them start serving

At the end of July, the new nuclear submarine Novosibirsk of the Yasen-M project will carry out combat training launches of cruise missiles and go to a permanent base in the Pacific Ocean.

Why does NATO urgently need the Asia-Pacific region?

NATO under the leadership of Washington has caused disorder in Europe and provoked the Ukrainian conflict, Xinhua reports. The author of the article notes that the alliance's activity in the Asia-Pacific region should make its countries wary.

Is there tension between Bulgaria and Russia

The scandal with the expulsion of Russian diplomats from Bulgaria has increased tensions in relations between the two countries. How will it end, and how should Sofia behave in connection with the conflict in Ukraine? Bulgarian experts talk about this in the Nova radio program.

Ukraine may receive German Gepard 1A2 anti-aircraft self-propelled guns as early as this month, Germany has found a supplier of additional ammunition for ZSU. According to Spiegel magazine, Norway has agreed to supply the required number of shells for anti-aircraft installations.

Taiwan joined the list of countries supplying weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, territorial defense units received a batch of 60-mm mortar mines manufactured by Taiwan. This is reported by the Ukrainian press.

Finnish historian: The West should think about the possibility of military intervention in the situation in Ukraine

A mediated war with Russia in the long run will not bring the West the desired result, writes Verkkoutiset. This opinion was expressed on Twitter by a Finnish military historian. He believes that sooner or later — if there is a goal to win — the EU or NATO countries should consider the possibility of direct military intervention in the situation in Ukraine.

In the Ukrainian segment of the Internet, a video shot during the "heroic" installation of a yellow-blue ensign on the island of Zmeiny, abandoned by the Russian military, is gaining popularity. All this is presented as a "great victory".

Rear Admiral Mikhail Chekmasov spoke about the Black Sea as a theater of military operations

Why Ukraine's attempts to regain control of Zmeiny Island do not make military sense, about the likelihood of hostilities between the fleets of Russia and NATO, about Ukrainian mines in the Black Sea - in an interview with Gazeta.Ru" said Rear Admiral, military expert Mikhail Chekmasov.

The Russian Armed Forces destroyed American M777 howitzers and about a thousand shells to them

The night shelling of Slavyansk was carried out by the Russian Armed Forces in order to destroy a large number of shells for American M777 howitzers, the Russian Defense Ministry said. The shells were located on the territory of the Ceramic Plant, previously it was reported by the Ukrainian media. The strike of high-precision weapons also destroyed the temporary deployment point of the APU artillery unit and up to a hundred military personnel.

Ukrainian soldiers of the United States were trained to perform combat missions in conditions of biological contamination. This became known as a result of a survey of the captured military of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Americans tested hepatitis and West Nile fever on them. In addition, the United States and NATO allies conducted experiments in Ukraine with Congo-Crimean fever and the Ebola virus. How could these dangerous diseases be used against Russia?

The illusions of Europe and the United States about the victory over Russia on the battlefield are beginning to dissipate. The EU's fatigue from the Ukrainian crisis prompts Brussels to sit down at the negotiating table and seek compromises with Moscow. The fact that Russia's retaliatory pressure turned out to be effective is evidenced by several concessions that the West was forced to make.

On Thursday, the Presidents of Lithuania and Poland inspected military units located near the so-called Suwalki corridor. This was another sign of military preparations being actively conducted primarily by the Polish army – and not only against Russia, but also against Ukraine. How exactly will the Polish army be strengthened – and will it be able to turn out to be a really dangerous military force?