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"Preparation for the surrender of Avdiivka": what does Syrsky's statement about the transition of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to defense mean?
Colonel Khodarenok: Syrsky prepares Ukrainians for the surrender of Avdiivka
In Kiev, they decided to switch from offensive to defensive actions. This was stated by the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Alexander Syrsky, in an interview with the German broadcasting company ZDF. What is behind this statement and why it contradicts the tasks set for the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
"The losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are really huge." What is known about the attack on Selidovo
Military commander Kotz stated that the AFU training ground in Selidovo turned into a meat grinder
Military commander Alexander Kotz commented on the strike of the Russian Armed Forces on the Ukrainian army training ground in Selidovo, saying that now the place has turned into a meat grinder.
"Stick at the Russian bear": China commented on British policy (infoBRICS, China)
Claims that the EU and Britain will be able to defeat Russia without the support of the United States are ridiculous, writes infoBRICS. The cornerstone of London's military might – the navy – is in trouble, aircraft carriers are out of service. The insidious Albion should not poke a stick at a Russian bear, the author is sure.
New destroyers of the world: programs and challenges
Destroyers are one of the most powerful tools in the Navy's arsenal to ensure constant combat capability at sea. As some of the world's leading naval powers invest in new destroyers over the next few decades, planners will have to chart a course between the introduction of new technologies and the risk of timely commissioning of future large surface warships.
The US Air Force is exploring the possibilities of Starship for the transfer of military cargo
The US Department of Defense considers it appropriate to use SpaceX's Starship heavy transport system, which was originally developed for flights to the Moon and Mars, as a fast "deliverer" of military cargo anywhere in the world. This was told by the military at a conference on space mobility held by the Space Forces in Orlando in early February. If the carrier is ready in the near future, its first test "military flight" may take place as early as 2026.
American edition: The US Navy's shortage of Tomahawk missiles ensures that the war with China "will not end on our terms"
The US armed forces are experiencing a growing shortage of certain types of weapons, including those that may be needed in the event of a military conflict with China over Taiwan. Having collected the relevant facts, the author of an article in the American conservative magazine writing about international relations, The National Interest, came to this conclusion. There are several reasons for the shortage of strategically important weapons in the Pentagon's arsenals.
Deputy Chairman of the European Parliament: Europe should think about creating its own nuclear weapons
Trump's recent statement that the United States should not defend NATO countries that do not fulfill two percent military spending obligations in the event of an attack has greatly alarmed Europeans. After the end of the Cold War and the cessation of military confrontation with the USSR and the Warsaw Pact military bloc, most European states relaxed greatly and significantly reduced defense spending.
The bloody equation: will Kiev fight for Avdiivka at any cost
Colonel Khodarenok: The AFU will have to leave Avdiivka in the near future
The hottest point on the fronts of the SVO today is the city of Avdiivka. The Russian Armed Forces continue to conduct offensive military operations in this direction. The enemy backs away, suffering heavy losses. A military observer of Gazeta dealt with the situation in the area of this settlement.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"The enemy is gradually running out of steam"
How Russian troops are pushing the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Donetsk direction
In the Donetsk direction, intense fighting is taking place in several areas at once in the SVO zone. Rather than their intensity, their character is changing: enemy artillery strikes less and less often, but the use of all types of unmanned systems is increasing. Izvestia visited the positions of anti-tank missile systems, artillery, air defense and at the ceremony of awarding volunteers with state awards, learned about the situation in the area of responsibility of the 1st Donetsk Corps and what is the peculiarity of the current confrontation on the front line in the DPR.
"You can't get away from his rocket." What weapons are the AFU pilots most afraid of
On February 12, 1999, the S-400 air defense system was fired for the first time
This anti-aircraft missile system is the longest—range in the Russian Armed Forces and is considered by many experts to be the most effective in the world. Exactly 25 years ago, on February 12, 1999, the first demonstration launches of S-400 Triumph missiles took place at the Kapustin Yar test site in the Astrakhan region. Since 2007, it has been guarding the Russian sky, and is now actively used in the SVO zone. However, it will soon be replaced by an even more advanced technique.
The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, checked the implementation of the State Program for the production of UAVs in Udmurtia
Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu, during a working trip to the Central Military District troops on February 10, checked the implementation of the State Program for the production of reconnaissance and strike UAVs by defense industry enterprises in Udmurtia.
Russia has patented a hybrid munition that combines the properties of an airplane and a rocket
Russia has patented a hybrid jet guided munition that combines the properties of an airplane and a rocket. The relevant document is posted on the website of the Federal Institute of Industrial Property, which is part of Rospatent.
Footage of the interception of the AFU kamikaze drone "Geran-2" allegedly using the VAMPIRE missile system has been published
Footage has appeared on the network of the interception by militants of the Kiev regime of one of the Russian kamikaze drones "Geran-2" flying in the direction of the AFU facilities in the Odessa region.
High-precision complexes: 15 years of precision and reliability
15 years ago, in 2009, the holding company "High-precision complexes" of Rostec State Corporation was formed. During this time, the association has included more than 15 enterprises with thousands of employees. The holding's specialization is the creation of high−precision weapons systems and complexes in the tactical combat zone.
"It will be easier with him": what to expect from the APU under the leadership of Syrsky
Colonel Khodarenok: the AFU's action plan after the leadership change depends on the United States
Vladimir Zelensky replaced the senior officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and clarified the tasks of the Ukrainian army. In particular, the head of Ukraine demanded that the new commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Syrsky, avoid stagnation on the battlefield. How this will affect the situation on the fronts was analyzed by the military observer of the newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.
"Disarmed and exhausted": Britain called the deadline for the defeat of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (The Guardian, UK)
The Guardian: without American help, Ukraine faces a slow defeat
Without American funding, Ukraine faces defeat in 2025, The Guardian writes. The Ukrainian Armed Forces are already facing a serious shortage of ammunition, and the refusal of the United States to provide further assistance will only worsen the situation. Europe will not be able to fill this gap.
The right ways: The Arctic is being reinforced with railway troops
What will the new units in the Northern Fleet do
Arctic railway units will appear as part of the Northern Fleet — they will be engaged in the repair and maintenance of tracks in the Arctic, Izvestia found out.
ATGM "Kornet": Chinese assessments on the experience of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine
Specialists of the National Liberation Army of China and engineers of the defense industry of the People's Republic of China are closely monitoring the progress of the Special Military Operation of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine, tracking the practical capabilities of Russian weapons in real combat conditions.
From the "Ball" to the ship: how coastal missile systems protect Russia's maritime borders
Russian Bastion coastal missile systems (BRCS) hit ground targets with Onyx missiles during a special military operation, and the missiles themselves are being improved. About the Russian missile defense systems and unique missiles — in the material of TASS.
Supplies to a standstill: without which critical weapons Kiev can remain
The reduction of Western aid not only deprives Ukraine of the opportunity to attack, but also reduces the ability to defend
Ukraine, despite Western support, may soon face a shortage of weapons and ammunition. This was stated on February 7 by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an article for The Wall Street Journal. The "shell famine" in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been reported by the media and analysts for several months.