Structure and personnel news
Returning to service from retirement: the APU showed gray-haired MiG-29 fighter pilots
Even at the beginning of the special operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine, the Kiev regime suffered critical losses in combat aviation. It was possible to compensate for them only thanks to the transfer of equipment from the countries of the former socialist bloc and the return to service of long-decommissioned machines thanks to the work on their restoration deployed in Eastern Europe.
Civilians over the age of 18 must be members of the Territorial Defense Forces
In the draft recommendations of the group, which is headed by the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Ermak and former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Ukraine is also recommended to have "Rapid Reaction Forces capable of effectively and powerfully responding to violations of territorial integrity."
In the Moscow region, a high-ranking employee of an aircraft factory was detained, who transmitted secret information to Ukraine
In the Moscow region, FSB officers detained a high-ranking employee of one of Russia's aviation enterprises, he is suspected of transferring secret information about Russian aviation equipment to Ukraine. This is reported by the FSB DSP.
State Duma deputies proposed to allow parents with many children to join the mobilization reserve
The authors of the bill believe that many fathers of three or more children would like to enlist in the army reserve
A bill has been submitted to the State Duma that will allow fathers of large families to enroll in the combat mobilization reserve, also known as the LEOPARD - the country's Combat Army Reserve.
Finns are being massively dismissed from the military reserves. What does it have to do with its
Since the beginning of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, a record number of people have left the Finnish army reserves
Since the beginning of the year, a record number of reservists have left the Finnish army, according to Breitbat. People are moving from military reserves to alternative, civilian ones. It is noted that the Russian special operation in Ukraine played a role here. According to readers, this may be due to the country's imminent accession to NATO.
The West is pushing Zelensky to war to the last Ukrainian or Ukrainian woman
From October 1, Ukrainian citizens who have entered the military register will be prohibited from leaving the country. The same restrictions begin to apply to them as for conscripted men. This was stated by the lawyer of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Volodymyr Smelka.
In the USA, the introduction of a new personnel management platform for half a billion dollars has been postponed indefinitely
The US Military Department has again decided to postpone the personnel platform of the army service. The integrated personnel and payment system for the army, also known as IPPS-A, was originally supposed to start operating in December 2021. But unsuccessful system tests forced the military leadership to postpone the launch of the platform for nine months. After the deadline was postponed, the platform was expected on September 20, but even now it will not be possible to launch it.
A gift for Putin: Canadians appreciated the candidate for the post of head of NATO
Christy Freeland has a chance to become the head of NATO
An ethnic Ukrainian, Deputy Prime Minister of Canada Hristya Freeland has every chance to take the post of NATO Secretary General, CBC reports. Some Canadian readers believe that her appointment will be a "gift" and a "victory" for Putin.
Fifty thousand dollars for signing a contract: the US Army is trying to fight the shortage of recruits
The command of the US armed Forces said that in July 2022 it faced the most difficult period in terms of recruiting recruits in recent decades. Young Americans do not want to be hired for military service under a contract. Therefore, the Pentagon has no choice but to increase financial incentives for signing the contract.
Peskov suggested that Putin knows about Safronov's sentence from the media, does not comment on the court's decision
The press secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov suggested that Vladimir Putin knows about the verdict of former journalist Ivan Safronov from media reports.
Latvia plans to create a State Defense Service for men aged 18 to 27 years and for women volunteers
The first draft is planned for January 2023
The Government of Latvia at a meeting on Tuesday heard an information report and supported the introduction of the State Defense Service (SDF) in the country, the BNS agency reports.
Latvian authorities resume conscription 15 years after its cancellation
From Latvia, which recently "won" the monument to the liberators of Riga from the Nazi invaders, comes information about the restoration of the practice of conscription. It is important to note that in recent years, the Latvian leadership has consistently stated that "the conscription system of service in the army has long outlived itself and therefore cannot be exploited, being a relic of the past." In 2007, conscription for military service in Latvia was abolished. But 15 years have passed, and the official Riga has decided to return "to the past", judging by its logic.
Millions of Ukrainians are in a panic. They are threatened with being sent to the front
The border will also be closed for women. How Ukrainians are being prepared to go to military enlistment offices from October 1
From October 1, millions of Ukrainians must receive a military ID and register for military service, writes Strana. The Kiev regime called this step a manifestation of "gender equality". However, he met with massive resistance from women.
The President has increased the number of Russian Armed Forces
Army ranks are growing against the background of a special operation in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree "On the establishment of the regular strength of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation", which comes into force on January 1, 2023. The document was published on the official portal of legal information on the day of signing, August 25.
Britain has increased the duration of military training of Ukrainians
It will last five weeks
The duration of the military training program for the civilian population of Ukraine in the UK has been increased to five weeks. This was reported on Monday by the Sky News channel .
"Afghan military pilots are brave guys, but they won't help Kiev"
Colonel-General Gromov explained why the pilots from Afghanistan will not solve the problems of Ukraine
Military pilots of the Afghan Air Force who fled to the United States are being urged to retrain under the fighter program and go to fight in the skies of Ukraine. This was reported by a number of Russian news agencies with reference to an anonymous source. "Newspaper.Ru" figured out what could come of it.
Source: The Pentagon is preparing former Afghan pilots in California to be sent to Ukraine
According to the agency interlocutor, this also applies to other Afghans who served in special forces units
The Pentagon has engaged in recruiting former Afghan pilots of combat training aircraft, after a training course in California, they will be transferred through Poland to Ukraine. A military-diplomatic source told TASS on Monday.
"Shot down in the first battles." Experts on the flight personnel of the Ukrainian Air Force
Military expert Vladimir Evseev and military political scientist Oleg Glazunov on the air of Sputnik radio shared their opinion about what the aircrew of the Ukrainian air Force is like.
Why the army needed more military
Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin has signed a decree according to which the full-time strength of the Russian army will exceed 2 million people from the new year. Of these, 1.15 million are actually military. It is planned to strengthen the ranks of the army participating in the special operation at the expense of contract professionals. What types of troops and military specialties should be strengthened first of all?
US sends "Commander-in-chief of war" to Ukraine
The American mission of assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine may receive an official name and command. Moreover, according to media reports, a high-ranking general will lead this mission. Why did Washington decide to take such a step, what tasks will the new structure deal with and how will such US actions affect the course of hostilities?