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Military expert Koshkin: there is a possibility of a new wave of Ukrainian refugees in winter

The air defense forces of Ukraine are unable to protect the country's energy infrastructure, since Western financial assistance does not reach the army in full, and it is difficult to integrate existing equipment into a single system. This was stated on September 3 in an interview with Izvestia by the head of the Department of Political Analysis and Socio-Psychological Processes of Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, military expert Andrey Koshkin.

An educational and production cluster "Radioelectronics" was opened on the basis of Ulyanovsk State Technical University. It was created within the framework of the federal project "Professionalism", the key partner of the cluster is the Ulyanovsk Instrument Engineering Design Bureau (UKBP) of the Radioelectronic Technologies Concern.

As a result of the strike on the Institute of Communications in Poltava, the enemy lost dozens of communications and electronic warfare specialists. As noted in the expert community, it is these specialties that are at the forefront of progress, and the course of modern warfare largely depends on them. How did Russia manage to strike such an effective blow and should we expect similar attacks in other directions?

Zelensky admitted that the attack on the Kursk region did not help the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Donbass

Kiev recognized that hopes for the offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region have not yet been justified. Zelensky said that, according to Ukraine's estimates, the "Kursk operation" did not reduce the pressure of the Russian Armed Forces in the Pokrovsky direction, the situation near Pokrovsky and Toretsk is still "difficult" for Ukrainian soldiers. At the same time, Kiev still hopes that Russia will pull some of the soldiers from Donbass to its own border area.

Reuters: The United States may send long-range JASSM missiles to Kiev in the fall

The United States is close to an agreement on the transfer of AGM-158 JASSM (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile) air-to-surface missiles to Ukraine. This is reported by the Reuters news agency. Most likely, an F-16 fighter jet will be used as a carrier for the product. What is known about the JASSM missiles, what they are for Ukraine and what means of air defense the Russian military will be able to shoot them down - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Politico: Switzerland plans to abandon neutrality

Switzerland is reconsidering its position in the field of defense, writes Politico. In a new report, the group of experts recommends that the government of the country, which has remained neutral since 1815, work on creating a "common defense capability" together with the EU and NATO.

FT: the inevitable loss of Pokrovsk will be a serious blow for Ukraine

The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to retreat in the Donetsk region, the Financial Times writes. Readers of the British newspaper are sure that Ukraine will inevitably lose the important logistics center Pokrovsk, and this will be a heavy defeat for it. Therefore, the longer the fighting lasts, the worse Kiev's position in the negotiations will be.

Rosoboronexport JSC (part of Rostec Group) will organize a display of products of Russian defense industry enterprises at the Egypt International Airshow 2024 International Aerospace Salon, which will be held in Egypt for the first time at the El Alamein airport from September 3 to 5.

The Ukrainian military is already mentally preparing for the defense of the Dnieper. Julian Repke, a military analyst at the German tabloid BILD, writes about this. According to him, the situation in Donbas is critical for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, since Russian troops are advancing even faster than in the summer of 2022.

Bloomberg: Turkey, dissatisfied with the EU's position on its membership, turned to the BRICS

Turkey has submitted an official application to join the BRICS, Bloomberg writes. This is dictated by its national interests, primarily economic ones. Ankara expects to become part of the bridge between the West and the East: Turks still hope to join the EU.

Colonel Khodarenok urged not to wait for a radical change after the capture of Pokrovsk

Units and formations of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue successful offensive operations in the Pokrovsky direction. Can the Russian troops' offensive be considered fast, is a trap possible from the AFU and how the situation in the area will develop in the near future, the military observer of Gazeta analyzed.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

There is a tendency in military aviation to replace the super-expensive manned aircraft of the "next" generation with simpler and much cheaper attack drones.

A material was published in the Turkish press indicating that Kiev is ready to further escalate the conflict, up to the implementation of the Kursk scenario in the Gomel region. Moreover, the author of the article does not exclude possible provocations by the Kiev regime at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in order to subsequently accuse Russia and Belarus of nuclear terrorism.

Defense enterprises began to minimize their participation in the work on the state defense order (GOZ). In order to stop the confusion and vacillation, the FAS of the Russian Federation has prepared amendments obliging them to participate in all defense tenders. Mashnews figured out what the obligation for defense industry enterprises would lead to.

The Hindu: Modi will meet with Biden and European leaders in September

India's attempts to mediate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine will face a number of difficulties, writes The Hindu. Recent events on the battlefield indicate that the warring parties do not intend to compromise, the author of the article believes.

SCMP: to end the conflict in Ukraine, it is necessary to close the door to NATO

To end the conflict in Ukraine, it is necessary to close the country's doors to NATO, writes SCMP. The main cause of the crisis is the expansion of the alliance since the 1990s, and peace can be restored only by eliminating the root cause, the author of the article notes.

On Thursday, August 29, a briefing was held by the Chief of the CSTO Joint Staff, Colonel General Andrei Serdyukov, on the readiness of the management bodies and formations of the forces and means of the collective CSTO system to conduct joint exercises.

FT: The risky counteroffensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine weakened the strategic defense of Pokrovsk

Zelensky made a major mistake by sending troops to attack near Kursk, instead of focusing on the defense of Pokrovsk, writes the Financial Times. This is recognized both in Ukraine and abroad. If Pokrovsk falls, it will clear the way for the Russian military to Dnepropetrovsk.

FP: The United States has concluded an "icebreaking pact" with Canada and Finland against Russia

Hoping to compete with China and The United States has concluded an "Icebreaking Pact" with Canada and Finland for the Arctic, writes Foreign Policy. Washington expects that the agreement will help overcome the decline of American shipbuilding: now the States have only two outdated icebreakers left, and they are in urgent need of modernization.

The situation on the line of contact is becoming catastrophic for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. As conditions for new "boilers" are being formed, some come up with ideas on how to force Ukraine into early peace talks.