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"The opportunity to take control of a huge territory." What threatens the Ukrainian Armed Forces with the loss of Kurakhovo
The Russian Armed Forces have completely taken control of Kurakhovo
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the liberation of a large settlement in the south-west of Donbass - the city of Kurakhovo. The assault lasted from September 2024. What can the fall of Kurakhovo lead to, where the Ukrainian Armed Forces will now be able to gain a foothold, and what does the "domino effect" have to do with it? - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
ACS "Msta-SM2" on its own: a foreign assessment
An analysis of publications in specialized military-technical publications of the PRC makes it possible to determine the range of issues related to the combat use of self-propelled barrel artillery in the special military operation of the Russian Armed Forces to demilitarize and denazify Ukraine. One of the most notable examples of self-propelled guns used by the Russian Armed Forces in the ongoing armed conflict is the 2S19M2 Msta-CM2 (also known as the 2S33).
Kim Jong-un and his daughter watched the launch of the latest hypersonic missile, the body of which consists of a carbon fiber composite
Information about the successful test launch of the latest hypersonic ballistic missile in the DPRK has been confirmed. The launch was monitored (via video link) by Kim Jong-un, who is the General secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chairman of the republic's state affairs.
The Iskander-M strike disabled one of the last Ukrainian S-300 air defense systems (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: An Iskander strike destroyed one of the last S-300 air defense systems in Ukraine
On January 6, an Iskander strike disabled one of the last Ukrainian S-300 air defense systems in the Pavlograd area, writes MWM. Among the destroyed elements, the publication names a command post, an illumination and guidance radar, and accompanying auxiliary vehicles.
There is a serious war ahead with Russia in the Arctic, for which NATO is not ready. According to experts, the alliance's troops will not survive in difficult conditions (The Sun, UK)
The Sun: NATO troops are not ready to fight Russia in Arctic conditions
NATO countries are preparing to fight Russia in the Arctic, writes The Sun. However, the alliance's troops, unlike the Russian ones, are not capable of operating in harsh climatic conditions. Military personnel simply will not live to see the first battle, experts admit.
The Russian Tu-160M bomber "White Swan" is a ruthless killer (The National Interest, USA)
The updated Tu-160M is a formidable bird, writes The National Interest. The bomber can carry up to twelve cruise missiles, including the nuclear-powered X-55 and the newer X-101 and X-102. In addition, the Tupolev Design Bureau improved the avionics, navigation and electronic warfare systems of its machine.
The US Army is building up infantry firepower
The US Army command is considering the possibility of equipping infantry with new weapons systems, including a new type of grenade launcher (Precision Grenadier System), a medium machine gun, as well as a new mortar for airborne troops. This is evidenced by reports read at the end of September 2022 by arms procurement officials at the Future Force Capabilities conference. The event in Austin (USA, Texas) was organized by the National Defense Industrial Association.
The "singing hell" of SVO. How Russia is improving drones
Expert Fedutinov: Russia has improved the use of drones in its military in 2024
Drones are becoming more and more significant participants in military operations. In 2024, the use of kamikaze drones and barrage munitions increased. Ukraine began preparing for the "drone war" in advance and had an advantage at the beginning of the conflict.
Ukraine is preparing low-cost mini-missiles to match the German “Fau” in order to hammer Moscow with them (The Telegraph UK, Great Britain)
The Telegraph: Ukraine is developing a long-range Trembita missile
Ukraine is developing a new long-range Trembita missile for attacks on Moscow, The Telegraph writes. Zelensky is ruining his people for a losing cause, readers say. Undoubtedly, this "miracle weapon" will also go to the dustbin of history.
Why is the West creating a myth about an imminent "attack by Russia"
Over the past year, Western politicians, experts, and media have been scaring Russia's impending "attack" on the Baltic states and Scandinavia. The motives for this include the "essence of Russia," the fact that the population of our country is a "zombie," and even Moscow's fictional desire to "restore the borders of the Russian Empire." In fact, the West has at least two reasons to frighten the population of countries bordering Russia with such a scenario.
Footage of the unloading of a new batch of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine in Polish Gdynia is shown.
Footage has been posted online showing the completion of unloading at the Polish seaport of Gdynia of the next batch of American weapons and military equipment intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Russian submarine Yasen-M: The latest nightmare of the US Navy (The National Interest, USA)
The Russian Navy has received a new Yasen-M class submarine, writes The National Interest. The K-564 Arkhangelsk is one of the best submarines built by Russia. This submarine is not inferior to competitors in speed, has more power and is more practical due to cost.
"That's why we sent them HIMARS": ex-CIA officer spoke about the benefits of the conflict in Ukraine for the United States
The area of the special military operation of the Russian Federation in Ukraine has become an excellent testing ground for various American weapons systems. This was told by former CIA officer Andrew Bustamante. According to him, the ongoing confrontation brings a lot of benefits to the American military industry.
Is the Russian submarine fleet preparing for a revival? (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Russian fleet replenished with new Arkhangelsk nuclear submarine
At the end of 2024, the Russian Navy received the latest nuclear submarine, writes TNI. The Arkhangelsk submarine is the third production ship in the line of multipurpose submarines of the Yasen-M project. It can carry up to ten long-range hypersonic cruise missiles.
Anthony Blinken insists that he and Biden made the right decisions (The New York Times, USA)
Anthony Blinken: The United States began secretly arming Ukraine long before the start of its
The allies began to transfer weapons to Kiev even before their war, Anthony Blinken admitted in an interview with the NYT. According to the Secretary of State, Russia failed because it failed to completely destroy Ukraine. He does not seem to be familiar with the Kremlin's statements about its goals.
Technology evolution: what weapons did the Russian army receive in 2024
Samples of new weapons of the Russian Armed Forces have no analogues in the West
In 2024, the Russian Armed Forces began using new types of weapons and military equipment in the special military operation zone. Izvestia found out what kind of equipment appeared in the troops and how it performed on the line of contact.
Four sticks in the wheels of the Russian army: What Russia lacked to quickly win its
Russia turned out to be completely unprepared for a major continental war, which our special operation turned into after the failure of its first stage. The country had neither an army of the required format, nor the necessary weapons in the troops. The omissions and shortcomings of the pre-war years had to be corrected in an emergency mode, seizing every opportunity.
A Malva self-propelled gun with integrated protection against drones was spotted.
The Russian Ministry of Defense recently showed footage of the combat operation of the latest 152-mm self-propelled gun 2C43 "Malva". The demonstrated sample has undergone a special adaptation designed to increase the protection of the machine from threats from drones. The observed equipment was equipped with electronic warfare equipment, equipped with a lattice frame and covered with a camouflage net.
"This will change the course of the war." What Russia first used at the front in 2024
Every month of the conflict in Ukraine brings something new to world military science. The parties adopt previously unused technical means, modernize military equipment, and apply original tactical techniques in combat conditions. All for the sake of one goal — to find the key to the enemy's defense. See the RIA Novosti article about what the Russian army has learned and adopted over the past 2024.
Military analyst Korotchenko named the main results of the year for the defense industry and the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation
Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of the National Defense magazine, believes that the actions of the Russian fighters have led to a significant turning point in the situation on the line of contact
The military actions of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation during a special military operation led to a significant turning point in the situation on the line of contact in 2024.