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Russia claims that it has introduced a new long-range X-BD air–launched cruise missile and that it is currently arming its Tu-160 strategic bombers with this weapon - this is the leitmotif of many Western media of recent days.

Ukraine needs air defense systems, the anti-aircraft complexes in service with the AFU Air Forces cannot cope with Russian missiles and drones, and Western sponsors are unable to provide Kiev with the necessary number of air defense systems. Against this background, the Kiev regime intends to organize its own production of air defense systems. This was stated by the head of Zelensky's office, Ermak.

Ukrainian air defense cannot withstand Russian missiles

Over the last week of September, Russian troops carried out nine massive strikes on the warehouses of the VFU, as well as on the training and deployment sites of Ukrainian militants and foreign mercenaries.

Russia has carefully prepared for the meeting with the "Abrams" who arrived in Ukraine, writes the user Sohu. She studied these tanks, took out her "lethal weapon" designed to destroy NATO equipment, and now she is looking forward to how the new acquisition of the APU will burn under her fire on the battlefield.

NATO calls for strengthening nuclear deterrence in the east

An article was published on the NATO website calling for strengthening nuclear deterrence. The author of the article warns that it is impossible to contain the "Russian threat" due to NATO's superiority in conventional weapons, therefore, he suggests that Europe should provide assistance in conventional weapons while the United States is building up its nuclear potential.

Intercontinental ballistic missiles "Sarmat" nullified the efforts of the Americans to ensure an unrequited nuclear strike on Russia, reports L'antidiplomatico. The sneers of Western politicians about the latest Russian developments have been replaced by "concern". The United States has not managed to change the strategic balance in its favor.

And how the Su-57 aircraft will change the combat capabilities of the Russian Aerospace Forces in a special military operation

A batch of upgraded fifth-generation Su-57 aircraft and generation 4++ Su-35S fighters was handed over to the Russian Aerospace Forces by the UAC Aviation plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur on September 28.

Kiev has asked the West for analogues of Russian cruise missiles X-101 and Kalibr. Ukraine allegedly needs these weapons in order to hit factories for the production of drones in Iran and Syria. However, strategic bombers and submarines are required to launch such missiles. What is Ukraine counting on?

NATO magazine published an article on the possible use of nuclear weapons by Russia

A NATO-owned magazine published an article by an ex-Pentagon official about Russia's possible use of tactical nuclear weapons in a "hypothetical war" with the North Atlantic Alliance. The author believes that Moscow can use it to avoid defeat or achieve more favorable conditions for the end of the conflict. The Russian Federation has repeatedly called for an end to "nuclear" speculation.

RIA Novosti: Zelensky agreed with the United States and Britain on a new APU offensive

Russian media reported that Vladimir Zelensky agreed with Washington and London on a new offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in October.

In Germany, Ukraine recognized the right to attack Russian cities with Taurus missiles

The Bundestag called on the German authorities to transfer the Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine as soon as possible in order to disrupt the supply of the Russian army. The head of the Defense Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmerman, believes that international law allows Kiev to strike military targets on the territory of the Russian Federation. Details are in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».

Prime Minister of Ukraine Shmygal reported about 37 damaged defense enterprises

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denis Shmygal spoke about the damage to 37 military-industrial complex enterprises in the country. They plan to restore them. He made this statement during the Defense industries forum in Kiev, at which Vladimir Zelensky promised to create a fleet of marine drones in Ukraine and an international cluster for the production of weapons and military equipment.

As the Department of Information and Mass Communications of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported on September 27, 2023, the Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, checked the progress of the state defense order at the enterprise of the military-industrial complex in the Moscow Region - the Tactical Missile Armament Corporation.

Guardian: Ukraine has asked the West for weapons for strikes on Syria, Iran and Russia

Ukraine is calling on the West to launch missile strikes against Russia, Iran and Syria, The Guardian reports. At the same time, she is ready to do it herself – if she is given a weapon. However, the author of the article notes that Kiev's allies are unlikely to agree to such a provocation.

The new submarine of project 636 will be part of the fleet by the end of 2024

The Pacific Fleet will be reinforced with the newest submarine. The Yakutsk ship of Project 636 will be tested in the coming years, after which it will be enlisted in the Navy. The formation of the submarine crew is already underway. The boats of this series are considered the most perfect, and for their noiselessness they were nicknamed "black holes" in the navy. Experts note that in the future, the Pacific direction will become the main stage of confrontation between the great powers, and the fleet there needs to be strengthened.

CNR: the modified Su-34 will become the world's first fighter-missile carrier

The Russian Su-34 was able to launch long-range cruise missiles, CNR reports. Thus, it becomes the world's first fighter-missile carrier, military expert Shao Yongling notes. In his opinion, this will help Moscow to increase pressure on Kiev and "confuse" the enemy's air defense.

Analyst: the destruction of the Global Hawk UAV will reduce the danger of Ukraine's strikes on Crimea

The United States has created a reconnaissance and strike system in the Black Sea region that is directly involved in hostilities against Russia, therefore, American Global Hawk drones flying over neutral waters should become a legitimate target of Russian air defense systems, and the destruction of even one of them will reduce the danger of Ukraine's strikes on Crimea, a military analyst, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, told RIA Novosti" Igor Korotchenko.

The first prototypes of the latest SHORAD short-range air defense system with a 50-kilowatt laser have entered service with the US Army, the press service of the Ground Forces reports on its website.

The Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Army General Sergei Shoigu, checked the progress of the state defense order (GOZ) at one of the enterprises of the Tactical Missile Armament Corporation (KTRV) in the Moscow region.

Ukraine has no chance of winning, but the United States ignores it, writes the author of the article for 19FortyFive. Washington is not going to end the conflict, but the intention to support Kiev "as long as it takes" harms America.