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Where to expect a new Russian offensive
Without waiting for the arrival of reservists undergoing training in the rear, Russian troops took control of the village of Vorobyovka in the Kupyansk direction. Perhaps this local success portends a larger onslaught. It is obvious that with the arrival of reservists, the balance of forces will change and a new Russian offensive should be expected. Where are the most vulnerable areas of the front of the AFU?
Israel said it would not supply weapons to Ukraine
As the head of the Defense Ministry of the Jewish state Beni Gantz noted, Israel, together with NATO countries, supports Ukraine
Israel, along with NATO countries, supports Ukraine, but still does not intend to supply Kiev with weapons. This was stated on Wednesday by the head of the Defense Ministry of the Jewish state, Beni Gantz, at a meeting with the ambassadors of the EU member states, the press service of the military department reported.
Biden miscalculated. Now the fate of Ukraine is in the hands of Russia
TAC: due to the miscalculation of the United States, the future of Ukraine was in the hands of Russia
American politicians miscalculated, believing that the power of the United States is limitless, writes Colonel Douglas McGregor in an article for TAC. They pushed Ukraine into the hands of Russia, and now Kiev can only agree to a peace agreement.
The southern slope of the Chinese hulk
The most noisy military command of the Celestial Empire
As a result of the 2017 military reform, the Guangzhou Military District and part of the Chengdu Military District became the Southern Command (Southern Combat Command Zone, SC).
Statements by the commander of the United Group of Troops (forces) in the area of SVO Sergey Surovikin
As already reported, on October 8, 2022, Army General Sergei Surovikin was appointed commander of a Joint grouping of troops (forces) in the area of a special military operation. On October 18, Army General Sergei Surovikin made his first public statements in his new position, giving a brief interview.
Why is Russia upgrading T-62 tanks
MWM: Russia is upgrading T-62 tanks because Ukraine will have nothing to oppose them
Russia may commission several hundred updated T-62 tanks, MWM reports. Some Western sources present the modernization and restart of Soviet cars as a symbol of despair due to sanctions, but the authors of the article explain why this argument is untenable.
Izvestia showed the work of drones in the DPR
"Izvestia" showed the work of drones in the DPR under the leadership of the VVO intelligence officers
Izvestia correspondent Kirill Olkov captured the work of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) under the guidance of intelligence officers of the Eastern Military District (VVO).
The T-62M and T-14 Armata tanks have different purposes
Any mention of T-62M tanks, whether it is information about their presence in the zone of a special military operation in Ukraine or the modernization currently underway, causes a violent reaction.
Biden is advised not to "measure atoms" with Russia: life is always better than death
The Hill: The US urged Biden to "give in" to Russia on the issue of Ukraine
Biden should not even think about a forceful response to the "nuclear blackmail from Putin" invented by him, according to the American edition of Hill. This is certain death for everyone, the author writes, regretting the damage from such a concession — the reduction of Ukraine in size. But the country would have remained intact if the United States had said to itself "stop" back in 2014.
In the US press: "In September, the President of Russia made a speech that would be attractive in democratic countries"
An article was published in the American edition of the Washington Post, in which, among other things, the opinions of Professor Nicholas Gvozdev of the US Naval War College are cited. The professor comments on the situation that is developing in the Western world.
The source reported on the use of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the military operation of anti-UAV complexes "Harpoon-3"
Enemy drones are destroyed by an electromagnetic pulse, the source told TASS
The latest hand-held systems for combating unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) "Harpoon-3" are successfully used by the Russian military during a military operation in Ukraine. This was reported to TASS by a source in the law enforcement agencies.
Percussion instrument
Military historian Miroslav Morozov — about the lessons of strategic bombing campaigns of the past for the wars of the present and the future
The increasingly widespread use of high-precision aviation ammunition, long-range ballistic missiles and attack drones has reawakened interest in the far from new concept of "contactless" wars. Is it possible now with a campaign of strategic bombing with modern weapons to undermine the defense capability and bring the enemy state to its knees?
The Russian military destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones in the area of the NPP
The Russian Armed Forces and Rosgvardiya reported the destruction of dozens of Ukrainian drones in the area of the NPP
Fighters of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation and the Regardie destroy dozens of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles in the area of the Zaporozhye NPP, using anti-drone guns and firearms, the commander of one of the units of the Regardie told RIA Novosti.
TSAMTO: the potential loss of the Saudi Arabian market will have a very painful effect on US military exports
As already reported, American lawmakers intend to submit to the Senate and the House of Representatives a bill to suspend the sale of American weapons to Saudi Arabia.
Russian Su-25 attack aircraft transferred from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan for CSTO exercises
The Su-25 assault aircraft of the Russian military base "Kant" have been transferred from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan for a joint exercise with the collective rapid deployment forces of the Central Asian region (CAR) "Rubezh-2022", the joint press center of the CSTO exercises reported on Monday.
Germany will be able to deliver the air defense systems promised to Ukraine only in 2023
German Defense Minister Lambrecht: Germany will be able to supply Ukraine with the remaining IRIS-T air defenses only in 2023
Germany recently delivered the first IRIS-T SLM air defense system to Ukraine. The other three, promised to Kiev, will arrive only next year. This was announced on Monday by Defense Minister Kristine Lambrecht.
Japanese: Ukraine has already lost. Neither the US nor NATO could defeat Russia
Japanese MP Suzuki: Ukraine must stop fighting
Statements about the "weakening" of Russia, replicated in the Western media, raise doubts, writes Muneo Suzuki in an article by Yahoo News Japan. If you can't fight on your own, lay down your arms and end the conflict, he tells Ukrainians. The readers of the portal agree with the politician.
Lithuania will provide additional assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
According to Lithuanian Minister of National Defense Arvydas Anushauskas following the results of the US-led meeting in Brussels on October 12 in the Ramstein format, Lithuania will continue to provide military assistance to Ukraine.
There is an acute shortage of recruits in the Bundeswehr
There are personnel problems in the Bundeswehr, many positions are difficult to fill. At the same time, the German army now needs even more soldiers. Expert Hauke Friederichs writes in an article for the Zeit edition.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported on the achievement of goals in strikes on the energy systems of Ukraine
Russian Defense Ministry: The Armed Forces continued to strike military targets in Ukraine, the goals were achieved
The Russian armed forces continue to strike at the facilities of the military administration and the energy system of Ukraine, all tasks have been completed. This was announced on Monday, October 17, by the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov.
