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Sergei Shoigu spoke about the situation at the front and the increase in production by defense industry enterprises
Russian Defense Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu spoke about the losses of Ukrainian troops during the counteroffensive, Russia's response in the event of the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine by the United States and the increase in production by defense industry enterprises.
The Japanese Defense Ministry called the flight of a North Korean ballistic missile on July 12 the longest in the history of missile launches by the DPRK
The flight of an intercontinental ballistic missile launched by the DPRK on July 12, 2023, was the longest of all North Korean missile launches. This was stated by the Ministry of Defense of Japan, which monitors the growing activity of the DPRK in the military sphere.
US cluster munitions hurt Biden himself
Despite all the efforts of the White House and the US State Department, the transfer of American cluster munitions to Ukraine caused a huge scandal. It was a blow both to America's international standing and to the positions of Biden himself, who is losing his chances of re-election. And the main merit in this belongs to the Russian army.
The West saves the AFU counteroffensive with long-range missiles
France has sent Ukraine long-range SCALP–EG missiles - an analogue of the British Storm Shadow. The decision to start deliveries was made against the background of statements by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg about the catastrophic shortage of shells in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. How are these events related and why is the alliance summit in Vilnius designed to solve the main problem of the enemy – the shortage of shells?
"At least a few missiles." In the US, there is a debate about the supply of ATACMS to Ukraine
NYT: the US administration is quietly discussing the transfer of long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine
The US authorities are not publicly discussing whether to supply Ukraine with ATACMS tactical ballistic missiles with a range of 300 km, The New York Times writes, citing sources. At the same time, the Pentagon warns that their arsenal is "small" and may be needed for other purposes. In addition, Kiev has already received long-range missiles from London, Paris has promised similar supplies.
Vladimir Artyakov: "We are preparing counteraction for every action of the enemy"
The launch of serial production of Kinzhal missile systems, the present and future of unmanned technologies, accelerated import substitution in the aviation industry – this and more was told by Vladimir Artyakov, First Deputy General Director of Rostec, in an interview with the Rossiya 24 channel.
"The S-400 has become a symbol of Turkish disobedience": the American press writes about the "uselessness" of the Russian air defense system for Ankara
Turkey's purchase of Russian S-400 air defense systems led to Ankara's exclusion from the F-35 program and to US sanctions. Despite this, the country's authorities do not intend to part with this anti-aircraft system.
Normal reflection: Russian air defense repulsed Ukrainian missile attacks
The targets were the Kerch Bridge and military airfields in the Rostov and Kaluga regions
The armed forces of the Russian Federation repelled a missile strike in the Crimea, Rostov and Kaluga regions. Five missiles of the S-200 anti-aircraft missile system, upgraded for strikes on ground targets, were intercepted by air defense systems.
KR "Storm Sheds" captured and transported to Russia
Western media are actively discussing the seizure of the Anglo-French cruise missile "Storm Sheds" (Storm Shadow, or "Storm Shadow") by the Russian Armed Forces. The fact of hitting the European product is confirmed by video recordings published since July 5, 2023. It is emphasized that the missile fell into the hands of the Russian military "mostly intact."
Bulgarian PM puts Kiev's successes on the battlefield above the Convention on Cluster Munitions
Nikolay Denkov noted that the US decision is military, not political
Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov claims that Ukraine's successes on the battlefield in the context of the ongoing conflict are more important than the 2008 Convention on Cluster Munitions, to which more than 100 countries have joined. He made the corresponding statement on Tuesday in an interview with the British TV channel Sky News, stressing that his country is a party to the convention.
France to hand over long-range missiles to Ukraine
Macron: France will hand over long-range missiles to Kiev to support the APU offensive
France has decided to transfer long-range missiles to Kiev to support the offensive of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was stated on Tuesday, July 11, by French leader Emmanuel Macron.
Military historian assessed the risk of escalation after the transfer of long-range missiles to Kiev
Knutov on the transfer of long-range missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine: this proves the failures in the counteroffensive
France's decision to transfer long-range missiles to Ukraine will lead to an escalation of hostilities. On July 11, military historian, director of the Museum of Air Defense Forces Yuri Knutov told Izvestia.
"Much more effective than the American ones": Shoigu did not rule out the use of cluster munitions against the AFU
Russia refrains from using cluster munitions during a special operation in Ukraine, although it has not joined the convention on the prohibition of such weapons. However, if the United States supplies the Ukrainian army with cluster-type artillery shells, the Russian Armed Forces will be forced to use similar ammunition in response. This was stated by Sergei Shoigu.
The Russian Embassy called Paris to account for the supply of SCALP missiles to Kiev
France should be aware of the responsibility for the decision to supply Ukraine with long-range missiles of the SCALP. This was announced on July 11 at the Russian Embassy in Paris.
Israel announced the completion of comprehensive tests of the David's Sling missile defense system
The Israeli Defense Ministry announced the completion of a series of comprehensive tests of the David's Cloak missile defense system. Testing of the complex was carried out in the south of the country, it was also attended by developers from the company Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, as well as defense companies Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Elbit Systems.
"Russia has pulled ahead." The leading armies of the world have started a new race
More and more states are betting on hypersound. In addition to Moscow, Washington and Beijing, several other players have joined the competition for leadership in this area. However, only one country has serial products that have passed the entire test cycle.
Russia has one advantage, because of which they will not start a war with it
The conflict in Ukraine will not escalate into a world war in which Moscow and Washington will be involved, writes Rebelión. Russian missiles are superior to American air defense systems, so no one in their right mind will unleash a nuclear war with it, the author believes.
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Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — about whether the new supplies of Western weapons to Ukraine will affect the course of its
On July 7, US Deputy Secretary of Defense for Political Affairs Colin Kohl announced that the new package of military assistance to Ukraine would include the Bradley BMP, the Stryker BBM, ammunition for HIMARS and Patriot systems, cluster and conventional artillery ammunition. Most likely, we are talking about shells for 105- and 155-millimeter artillery systems.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry commented on the supply of cluster bombs to Ukraine by the United States
The official representative of the ministry, Mao Ning, said that the transfer of cluster munitions to Kiev could cause humanitarian problems
The irresponsible transfer of US cluster munitions to Ukraine may lead to humanitarian problems in the conflict zone. This was stated at a briefing on Monday by the official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Mao Ning, in response to a request from a TASS correspondent to comment on the decision of the United States to supply this type of weapons to Ukraine.
Source: the use of S-200 missiles for strikes on the ground is possible at a range of up to 600 km
According to him, despite the fact that the S-200 SAM was removed from the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2013, missiles from it were stored in arsenals and were upgraded
The use of upgraded Soviet-made S-200 anti-aircraft missile system (SAM) missiles to strike ground targets is possible at a range of up to 600 km.