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"Not familiar with the match": the US press reported that the APU is experiencing problems with the maintenance of the Javelin ATGM
In the American press, publications have become more frequent, which tell about the problems experienced by the Ukrainian military with the exploitation of Western weapons. Not so long ago, the Western media published the revelations of a Ukrainian sergeant who told how special equipment was installed in his unit – binoculars with laser rangefinders, but no one knew how to use this expensive equipment – "they tried to search for and translate instructions from English using an online translator."
The Pentagon intends to provide Kiev with intelligence information for strikes using MLRS
The United States will provide Ukraine with intelligence information about the targets that will be hit by long-range MLRS. This was stated by the deputy head of the Pentagon for Political Affairs, Colin Kohl.
The Guardian: The Ukrainian authorities are asking to supply 1,000 M777 howitzers, but there are no more than a thousand of them in the United States itself
Some time ago, Mikhail Podolyak, an adviser in the office of the President of Ukraine Zelensky, made a statement about how many foreign weapons Ukraine needs "to defeat Russia." Recall that Podolyak "demanded" the provision of 1,000 American-made howitzers, 300 MLRS and at least 500 tanks. If the West supplies Ukraine with such a number of weapons, then, according to the Ukrainian official, the AFU "will be able to launch a counteroffensive."
Cape for Iskander, veil for the Sun
Disguise is not a fashionable whim, but the most important type of combat support
As RIA Novosti recently reported, Russian military equipment participating in a special military operation in Ukraine has received a new type of camouflage, significantly reducing the visibility of vehicles in the infrared and radar range.
Military trade from the Varangians to the Turks
What is Ankara trying to achieve by hindering the expansion of NATO
The foreign ministers of Finland, Sweden and Turkey held talks in Berlin to resolve differences over Finland and Sweden's plans to join NATO.
Shock complex
The US provokes Ukraine to fire on Russia
The Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) expect in the coming days to receive the first samples of universal missile systems of the MLRS-HIMARS family of American production in order to use them in combat operations against the Russian army and the people's militia of the LDPR before the end of this month.
The US is afraid of the Russian threat from the south
"Latin America is the same soft underbelly for the United States as the Caucasus is for us. We will need to create problems for the United States in this "yard". With these words, Russian political scientists react to reports that Nicaragua has opened access to its territory to Russian troops. And although the Russian Foreign Ministry declares that "there is no sensation in this," the United States has already begun to react nervously to what is happening.
Bulgarians have achieved a turning point in relations with Russia
Another bad news for Vladimir Zelensky: Bulgaria refused to supply weapons to Ukraine, possessing such of them as the APU needed in the first place. It can be said with a high degree of confidence that this decision was pushed through the authorities by the common people. But how did the Bulgarians manage to adjust their country's foreign policy?
Wings were clipped: Kiev lost six planes in two days
Why experts called the strengthening of the front by the Ukrainian defense units a gesture of despair
In two days, the Russian Aerospace Forces and air defense units destroyed six Ukrainian combat aircraft. On the Day of Russia, three Su-25s were shot down, which were used by the APU. A day earlier, two MiG-29s and one Su-25 were hit. Other armed formations of Ukraine have also suffered heavy losses since the beginning of the special military operation. According to experts, this is evidenced by the fact that from June 12, employees of the country's territorial defense will be involved in performing tasks in combat areas. Poorly trained theroborona formations will not be able to change the course of the special operation and will quickly burn out at the front, experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.
The best and most dangerous tanks from Russia
The best (and most dangerous) tanks from Russia
The American edition has compiled its own small list of the best tanks made in Russia. The article emphasizes that the Soviet Union produced more battle-tested tanks than anywhere else, and describes the advantages and disadvantages of Russian armored vehicles.
Lithuania buys the latest Estonian reconnaissance drones for the Ukrainian army
Lithuania is one of the most actively helping Ukraine countries. It has already reached the point that Vilnius has spent a third of its defense budget on military assistance to Kiev, and the country's Defense minister Arvydas Anushauskas announced a fundraiser for the purchase of the Bayraktar TB2 drone.
NATO provoked Putin to a special operation, and Ukraine will pay for it
Behind NATO's defensive "shield" lies weakness and division. Ukraine will pay for it
The Guardian writes about the deep cracks splitting NATO. They are getting deeper as the special operation in Ukraine continues. And Madrid will not heal them. The author believes that the alliance in Ukraine is waiting for the same failure that befell it in Afghanistan. And the Ukrainian people will pay for all NATO's mistakes.
"The United States risks being left without ammunition because of such a trifle as antimony"
The US Army depends on antimony supplies from China and Russia
Washington may be left without strategic stocks of antimony, which is used for the production of ammunition. This is stated in the report of the United States House of Representatives Committee on Armed Forces Affairs. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out why American gunsmiths need antimony and why its reserves may run out.
The Ministry of Defense showed footage of the work of the MLRS "Smerch"
Calculation of the Russian multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) "Smerch" destroyed a Ukrainian warehouse with ammunition and equipment, the corresponding video was published on Monday by the Russian Defense Ministry.
The German concern Rheinmetall is ready to send parts of the upgraded Marder infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine
The German concern Rheinmetall has restored part of the Marder infantry fighting vehicles promised to Kiev, the equipment is fully ready for shipment to Ukraine. This statement was made by the CEO of the concern Armin Papperger.
Two seats in the back: Ukrainian sports cars are being converted into buggies for the APU
Cars specialized in participating in sports competitions have good maneuverability, maintained at high speeds, and a strong frame, which is designed to protect the life and health of the rider in the event of a car overturning. These characteristics prompted the Ukrainian mechanic to think about turning a sports car into a combat buggy.
The Russian Armed Forces destroyed the deployment point of foreign mercenaries near Fedorovka
Russian troops have destroyed a large batch of Western weapons and a deployment point for foreign mercenaries in Donbass, said the official representative of the Ministry of Defense, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov.
American experts: nuclear power plants in the USA can stop without Russian fuel
The aggravation of disagreements between the United States and Russia against the background of a special operation in Ukraine may turn out for Americans not only record inflation and a rise in the price of fuel at gas stations. Next in line are possible problems for American nuclear power plants.
Author NIKOPOL: Western lies about Russia's actions in Ukraine are no longer believed
Putin has won the information war
The author of NIKOPOL spoke on the Agoravox platform with a new unambiguous text in support of Russia. This time he predicts the course of the information war. In general, it will reflect the events on the battlefield: after a period of "trial and error", Russia has found a way to victory.
American experts: In the case of large shipments of weapons to Ukraine and Taiwan, the American military-industrial complex may "run out of steam"
For the American administration, there is a clear problem with further active support of Ukraine with weapons. This is due to the statements of the head of the Chinese defense ministry that if the United States continues to arm Taiwan and refuses to recognize the island as an integral part of the PRC, then Beijing can resolve the issue militarily. Also in Beijing, it was the United States of America that was accused of unleashing the Ukrainian conflict.























