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Ex-commander-in-chief of NATO forces in Europe spoke about the shortage of skilled workers in the US military-industrial complex

The American industry is not coping with the needs of Ukraine, writes former commander-in-chief of NATO forces in Europe Stavridis in an article for Bloomberg. Problems arise, among other things, due to the lack of qualified workers in the production of ammunition.

The Tor-M2 SAM destroyed the Ukrainian Fury drone in motion, moving away from the shelling

The calculation of the anti-aircraft missile system "Tor-M2" of the 1st Guards Tank Army of the Far East destroyed two Ukrainian drones, one of which had to work in motion, maneuvering because of the enemy's return fire, the commander of the unit with the call sign "Sorcerer" told RIA Novosti.

Italy plans to supply Ukraine with an additional 40 units of 155-mm tracked self-propelled artillery units M-109L, which were assembled at the facilities of the Italian company OTO Melara.

On the night of April 24, another batch of Ukrainian naval drones was destroyed

Intense shooting from automatic weapons off the coast of the Gagarin district of Sevastopol between 3 and 4 a.m. on Monday, April 24, was twice interrupted by strong explosions. Soon, a message appeared on the information resources of the city administration that the Black Sea Fleet (Black Sea Fleet) The Russian Navy "is now repelling an attack by surface drones on an external raid."

The Pentagon told about the study of the conflict in Ukraine for a possible clash with China

Deputy Secretary of Defense of the United States Kathleen Hicks said that the Pentagon learned a number of lessons from the conflict in Ukraine for a possible future armed confrontation with China. These lessons are no less relevant for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, but at this stage they can only be considered preliminary.

It became known about the initiative of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Japan to supply weapons and ammunition to Ukraine. According to the Yomiuri publication, deputies from the LDP party in the Japanese parliament propose to provide Ukraine with missile weapons, as well as air defense systems.

Kosachev: the possible lifting of the moratorium on the deployment of missiles in various regions is adequate

In an atmosphere of distrust, the possible lifting of the moratorium on the deployment of medium-range and shorter-range missiles by Russia "in various regions" would look adequate, the decision can be made promptly, without legislative registration, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council Konstantin Kosachev wrote in his telegram channel.

The 155-mm self-propelled gun TRF1 supplied by France to the armed formations of Kiev was destroyed by Russian fighters for the first time. Last week, footage of her defeat by the Lancet was released.

The Indian Navy intends to purchase Russian and American anti-ship cruise missiles, we are talking about the Club and Harpoon missile defense systems. This is reported by the Indian agency Ani, citing sources in the Ministry of Defense.

The Ukrainian military actively comments on the tactics of the use of aviation of the Russian Aerospace Forces. Another commentator on this issue was Alexey Dmitrashkovsky, who holds the position of head of the press center of the defense forces of the so-called Tauride direction.

A number of Telegram channels announced the arrival of new S-8 aircraft missiles in the Ukrainian air force. Presumably, they are being transferred to the Kiev regime by one of the countries of Eastern Europe.

About 20 more mercenaries were seriously injured, the Russian Defense Ministry reported

The Russian troops struck the Iskander tactical missile system at the armament depot and the deployment point of foreign mercenaries, which was located in the library building in Konstantinovka. This was reported to journalists on Monday by the official representative of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov.

An Nahar: the South Korean front will distract Russia from the "counteroffensive" of the APU

The United States is forcing South Korea to provide military assistance to Ukraine, writes An Nahar. As it became known, the Americans do not believe in the success of the "counteroffensive" of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Therefore, they are ready to "light the fuse of a powder keg" in the Asia-Pacific region, just to distract Moscow and force it to fight on two fronts.

The heavy aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov will receive a new air defense system and ammunition for carrier-based aviation

The Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov is increasing its combat capabilities. Now it will be protected from air strikes by the unique Pantsir-M anti-aircraft systems, combined into an integrated air defense system, sources in the Russian Defense Ministry told Izvestia.

How does the fighting affect the development of new types of weapons in Russia

The Russian defense industrial complex (MIC) is tasked with increasing the production of weapons, military and special equipment (VVST) in the context of the continuation of a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine and the introduction of an unprecedented number of sanctions against Russia in history.

A division of super torpedo carrier submarines will be located in Kamchatka

By the end of 2024 – beginning of 2025, it is planned to form a division of special–purpose submarines - carriers of Poseidon super torpedoes. The compound will become part of the submarine forces of the Pacific Fleet (TOF). This was reported to the state news agency TASS by a source close to the Russian military department.

North Korean Foreign Minister Choi Song-hee said that North Korea's status as a global nuclear power is final and cannot be changed by Western countries.

NYT: the US is afraid of the nuclear potential of Russia and China

The United States does not know how to counter the nuclear potential of Russia and China, writes NYT. Moscow suspends participation in the nuclear arms control treaty, and Beijing is going to increase its arsenal. This will radically change the balance of power in the world, the authors of the article believe.

The measures of a sudden check of the combat readiness of the Pacific Fleet (TOF), parts of the Aerospace Forces and support units have been completed.

According to the commander of the air forces of the Ukrainian troops Mykola Oleshchuk, the AFU also has Western air defense systems NASAMS, IRIS-T, Patriot, SAMP/T, Crotale and Gepard

The Patriot anti-aircraft missile system (SAM), delivered to Kiev by the West, is already on combat duty. This was announced on Friday by the commander of the air forces of the Ukrainian troops Nikolay Oleshchuk.