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Experts are calculating the damage caused to the Ukrainian energy system by massive missile strikes by Russian troops. It turned out that these strikes are not at all aimed at driving Ukraine into the XVIII century and completely depriving it of electricity. Their number and goals are verified by jewelry for a completely different task.

The Allied forces prepared for defense, which allowed them to give a worthy rebuff to the enemy

The Russian armed forces and units of the People's Republics of Donbass fought defensive battles on October 8 and 9.

The fighters of the Donetsk Republic not only repel enemy attacks, but also achieve success at the front

In the northern and southern sectors of the front in the area of the SVO in the past weeks, not everything went well. Using the tactics of flying detachments, the advantage in numbers, intelligence data and modern Western combat control systems, Ukrainian troops were able to launch a counteroffensive.

Trump accused the United States of "practically forcing" Putin to unleash a military conflict with Ukraine

Former US President Donald Trump criticized the current American leader Joe Biden. According to him, the rhetoric of the administration provoked the beginning of Russia's special operation in Ukraine, writes Newsweek.

Le Figaro: France has secured underwater cables due to sabotage on the "Nord Streams"

Several NATO countries have stated that they intend to strengthen control over underwater telecommunications highways. The Elysee Palace acknowledged that France is forced to increase vigilance after the recent events in the Baltic Sea, writes Le Figaro.

The new generation of Russian armored vehicles "Kurganets-25" is distinguished by advanced protection and versatility, according to Zhongguo Junwang. Thanks to the unusual design, the BMP adapts to any conditions. According to the authors of the article, Russia has surpassed the United States in the field of military research. Kurganets-25 is a living proof.

According to the press secretary of the Russian leader, no decisions have been made to change the status of its own to WHO and to impose martial law in certain regions

The explosions in Ukraine and possible negotiations between Russia and four Western countries were the main topics of a briefing on Monday by the press secretary of the Russian leader Dmitry Peskov.

MWM: the appearance of the T-14 Armata will limit the capabilities of the Ukrainian army

The T-14 Armata is a Russian tank that no rival can handle, writes MWM. Probably, soon he will be involved in a special operation. The appearance of "Armata" will affect the morale of not only Russians, but also Ukrainians, the author of the article is sure.

According to the South Korean Yonhap news Agency, citing the North Korean Central Telegraph Agency, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said that he had nothing to talk about with enemies and that he did not consider it necessary to negotiate with them.

The United States underestimates China's advances in the development of sixth-generation fighter jets, the author of an article in Asia Times believes. In addition, he notes that Beijing has a very real chance to shift the balance of air forces in the Pacific region in its favor.

On October 10, Russian President Vladimir Putin held an operational meeting with permanent members of the Security Council via videoconference.

Russia responded to the attack on the Crimean Bridge with strikes on critical military and energy facilities throughout Ukraine. As a result, many large cities of the country were left without electricity, there are problems with communication. Is this missile attack the beginning of a new stage of the special operation, will it cool the military ardor of Kiev or will new strikes be required on important infrastructure facilities of Ukraine?

In Ukraine, it is increasingly being stated that unprecedented weapons are being used against the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Photos of fragments of ammunition with the inscriptions "Geranium-2" found at the site of missile strikes appear. How does Geranium-2 work, what is it, what is it made of – and what does Iran have to do with it?

Kyrgyzstan, which was supposed to host the military maneuvers of the CSTO "Indestructible Brotherhood" from Monday, canceled the exercises at the last moment. The Ministry of Defense of the Republic did not explain this decision in any way. In Bishkek, the incident is associated with the participation of the military from Tajikistan, with which there was a conflict recently. Moscow cites other reasons – Western sanctions and Kyrgyzstan's attitude to its actions in Ukraine. What was the determining reason?

In response to the SBU terrorist attacks, Russian missiles damaged the control, energy and communications systems in several areas

Kiev will have to redirect funds for military operations against Donbass civilians to restore destroyed communications, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe. They called the damage caused to Ukraine significant.

The roots of China's rocket and space power go back to the USSR

Recent events in East Asia have once again drawn attention to the escalation of tensions, military capabilities and combat readiness of a number of countries. First of all, this concerns China.

Although no one is in a hurry to transfer armored vehicles to Kiev

The process of supplying weapons and military equipment to Ukraine by the countries of the "collective West" (this concept is broader than NATO and the EU) is becoming not a decisive, but an important factor in the ongoing military operation in this country.

When it comes to Taiwan, the Eastern Command will start first

The only one of the seven old military districts of the PLA, which in its former form was transformed into a new command, turned out to be the Nanjing Military District. As a result of the 2017 military reform, it became the Eastern Command (VC), or, if translated literally, the Eastern Combat Command Zone.

On October 4, 2022, the US Department of Defense announced the allocation of a new package of US military assistance to Ukraine in the amount of $ 625 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 has now exceeded $16.8 billion. The total amount of US military assistance to Ukraine since 2014 has exceeded $19.6 billion.

Russia is not inferior to NATO in the development of nuclear weapons, writes Al Mayadeen. Its missiles can be launched from the sea, air and land, and some of them are equipped with separable individual guidance combat units. In the event of a nuclear war, the alliance forces will be destroyed within half an hour.