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"More than 50 generals and officers were killed." The results of the strike on the AFU control point
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported the destruction of 50 Ukrainian generals and officers
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation struck with Kalibr missiles at the control point of the Ukrainian troops near the village of Shirokaya Dacha in the Dnipropetrovsk region at a time when a working meeting of the commanders of the operational-strategic grouping of troops "Alexandria" was held there, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported. According to the ministry, more than 50 generals and officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were killed. For more information, see the material "Newspapers.Ru".
Putin named the main principles of Russia's development
The era of the unipolar world order has ended, and the fear of competition has led the West to "thoughtless and insane" sanctions against Moscow. This is how Vladimir Putin described the current situation in the world, speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. According to him, Russia is confidently coping with new challenges, but some goals in the economy have not yet been achieved. What exactly are the goals in question and what needs to be done to achieve them?
Grenades of the wrong system. Why the APU cannot use NATO weapons
General Vladimirov: the Ukrainian military is not capable of using Western equipment
Western media report that the Ukrainian military cannot effectively use samples of weapons and military equipment supplied to them by the United States and European countries. Why - "Newspaper.Ru" was dealt with together with military experts.
What is known about the two Americans who were captured near Kharkov
The Telegraph: two former American servicemen were captured in Ukraine
Two former American soldiers, 39-year-old Alexander Drucke and 27-year-old Andy Huhne, were captured during a "fierce battle near Kharkov with Russian troops," they participated in hostilities on the side of Kiev, writes the British newspaper The Telegraph. The publication believes that this is the first case of the capture of American citizens, and it may become the subject of political bargaining between Moscow and Washington.
The United States will give Ukraine 18 howitzers, 36 thousand shells for them, missiles for MLRS - Pentagon
The package of US military assistance for Ukraine, which was announced on Wednesday, provides, in particular, for the transfer by Washington of another 18 155-mm howitzers and 36 thousand shells for them, American media reported on Wednesday with reference to the Pentagon.
Non - flying composition: which Ukrainian planes shot down the Russian air defense
Kiev's combat aircraft will no longer interfere with the allied forces, military experts say
Russian aerospace forces and air defense are actively clearing the sky over Ukraine. Since the beginning of the month, 19 Kiev planes, three helicopters and 141 drones have been destroyed. Only on June 15, the air defense forces shot down a Su-25 attack aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force and six UAVs. The pilots and operators of the air defense of the Russian Federation have not only fighters and attack aircraft, but also military transport aircraft that delivered foreign weapons. Military experts note that Kiev has few combat aircraft left, and it is unlikely to be able to interfere with the allied forces in any way.
Biden announced military aid to Kiev for another $ 1 billion. What is included in the list
Biden: The US will allocate additional military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine for $1.2 billion
US President Joe Biden announced additional military assistance to Kiev in the amount of $ 1 billion. The package will include howitzers and shells, ammunition for jet systems and anti-ship missiles "Harpoon". Another $225 million will also be allocated for humanitarian aid. The Pentagon reported that since February 24, the United States has allocated $5.6 billion to Kiev for defense purposes.
The conflict in Ukraine has exposed the critical vulnerability of the United States
The conflict in Ukraine has shown that economic dependence poses a threat to the national security of any state, writes The Atlantic. The author notes that even "great democracies" like the United States are subject to serious risks in this regard.
Finland's accession to NATO is complicated
Prime Minister Marin believes that the consideration of Finland's application to join NATO may be greatly delayed - Halla—aho declares that Finland should not be a "hostage" of Sweden
According to leading Finnish politicians, negotiations on the country's accession to NATO have reached an impasse, Yle reports. The situation is complicated by Helsinki's intention to join the Alliance in conjunction with Sweden, to which Turkey's main claims are addressed. Because of this, the process may take a year or more.
The Chinese: we are not getting into the Ukrainian crisis yet
On June 15, Xi Jinping held telephone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin
The website "Guancha" tells about telephone conversations between the leaders of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Readers note the importance of this call and share their thoughts on its details.
Izvestia showed the work of rocket scientists with Iskander complexes in the Donbass
The radio in the command control room does not stop talking for a minute. Duty is combat duty. Work is in full swing day and night, the coordinates of the targets are received around the clock. Izvestia correspondent Kirill Olkov on Thursday, June 16, was able to observe the work of the Iskander missile system.
Rostec announced the successful use of Krasnopol shells in the Donbass
Artillery shells "Krasnopol" showed high efficiency during the special operation in the Donbass. This statement was made by Rostec on June 16.
"Afraid to touch." What surprised Kiev with Western weapons
The West is increasingly pumping Ukraine with weapons. The Americans spent another 700 million dollars on this as part of the "aid package". However, the armies of the DPR and LPR have studied overseas and Western European "gifts" quite well. About how foreign samples showed themselves and why Kiev is not particularly happy with the supplies, — in the RIA Novosti material.
The Ministry of Defense showed footage of the work of helicopter crews — jammers
The Russian Ministry of Defense published on Thursday, June 16, footage of the combat work of the crews of jamming helicopters during a special operation to protect the civilian population of Donbass.
The Chinese destroyer Lhasa conducted the first exercises in the Sea of Japan
The maneuvers in the Sea of Japan were the first such long-range exercises of the large destroyer Type 055 of the People's Liberation Army Navy of China, which is named "Lhasa" in honor of the capital of Tibet. According to the Global Times, the United States and Japan are constantly provoking China in the Taiwan Strait.
American chips found in Russian military equipment
American chips were found in Russian military equipment. This is reported by TASS, referring to the publication of The Washington Post.
"Ukraine can mobilize another 2 million people"
Arahamia: APU lose up to 1 thousand fighters a day in Donbass
Every day, the Ukrainian military lose from 200 to 500 people killed in the Donbass, says the head of the faction of the ruling Servant of the People party, the head of the delegation to the negotiations with Russia, David Arahamia. However, the main problem of Kiev is the lack of weapons and ammunition. According to Arakhamiya, there is "no place" for negotiations with Moscow yet.
China has sent the most modern ships to the Sea of Japan - Mass media
A group of three of the largest and most effective ships of the Chinese Navy is conducting exercises in the Sea of Japan, the Associated Press (AP) reports.
The Russian defense industry is facing sanctions. What came of it
How sanctions affect Russia's military-industrial base
Economic sanctions were supposed to paralyze the Russian defense industry, but this did not happen, writes Air Force Magazine. Russia has large stocks of materials, and restrictions cannot affect some industries at all, the author of the article notes.
The US is igniting another conflict in Europe
The drums of war are beating in the Aegean Sea
With financial assistance from Washington, Greece has placed several military bases on demilitarized islands in the Aegean Sea, writes Haggin. These steps lead to a new round of geopolitical struggle in the region.