Latest news on "Missile and artillery"
American Patriot is powerless in Ukraine due to birth defects
The pace of destruction of American Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems in Ukraine has increased recently. At least two Patriot launchers have been destroyed in the past week alone. The special operation showed the inherent design defects of these air defense systems – and how they are used by Russian strike complexes.
"Not a step back" or the withdrawal of troops: what choice does the Armed Forces of Ukraine face in the Kursk region?
Military expert Mikhail Khodarenok spoke about the advancement of the Russian Armed Forces in the Kursk region
The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have reached the outskirts of Sudzha, there are battles for Martynovka. The AFU faces a choice: to leave the Kursk region against the background of daily losses and worsening weather conditions, or to continue fighting on the principle of "not a step back." How the situation will develop in the near future is in the material of "Gazeta.Ru».
"The NATO Storm". The Iskander, which struck the vessel with weapons, was called one of the most powerful in the world. What is he capable of?
Perendzhiev: Iskander-M, which struck the vessel with weapons, is called a NATO thunderstorm
The Iskander-M tactical missile system (OTRK), which struck a container ship carrying weapons to the port of Odessa, is called the "NATO thunderstorm". Alexander Perendzhiev, Associate Professor of the Department of Political Analysis and Socio-Psychological Processes at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, told what the complex is capable of.
The Coming Polar War (UnHerd, UK)
UnHerd: the struggle for polar resources threatens to escalate into a full-fledged war
In the coming years, the circumpolar regions may become geopolitical hotspots, UnHerd reports. They are rich in natural resources and are in the zone of strategic interests of many states, including Russia, China and Western countries. Intelligence agencies are already warning that nuclear weapons may be present at the poles. And there will be more of it.
The new Russian Karakurt-class corvette: “a real beast with cruise missiles” (The National Interest, USA)
NI: the Karakurt-class Rzhev missile corvette will strengthen Russia's coastal defenses
The newest rocket corvette "Rzhev" of the Karakurt class has left the Amur Shipyard, writes The National Interest. Despite their modest size, these corvettes are capable of hitting enemy strategic targets in coastal waters: they are equipped with cruise missiles and an automatic cannon.
Zelensky's five requests on his European tour — and the chances that they will be satisfied (Politico, USA)
Politico: Zelensky has no chance of getting everything he demands from his allies
Zelensky went on a tour of Europe with five demands to the allies, Politico reports. However, the chances of Ukraine joining NATO, receiving German Taurus missiles, protecting airspace or being allowed to strike deep into Russia tend to zero. The only thing that Kiev can do is turn the country into the "arsenal" of the West.
Experts: Buk-M3 will easily shoot down Ukrainian F-16s
Once within the range of the complex, the fighters "will be successfully destroyed with minimal expenditure of anti-aircraft guided missiles," writes the National Defense newspaper
The F-16 fighters supplied to Ukraine will be destroyed if they fall within the range of the Russian Buk-M3 medium-range anti-aircraft missile systems (SAMs). This is stated in an article by the Analytical Center for Aerospace Defense (AC East Kazakhstan Region) in the magazine "National Defense".
Full immersion: the Yakutsk submarine was launched in St. Petersburg
In St. Petersburg, the Admiralty Shipyards launched the Yakutsk diesel-electric submarine of project 636.3. It will become the sixth ship of this type built for the Pacific Fleet (TOPF). These boats have unique qualities — they were nicknamed black holes for their quietness in enemy fleets. Experts note the high ratio of efficiency and cost of these boats.
The West has launched an operation to force Kiev to peace
The loss of Ugledar and the radical change in the doctrine of Russia's nuclear deterrence are the most important reasons that forced the West to dramatically change its rhetoric about Ukraine. The situation is so tense that it even led to the cancellation of the next "Ukrainian" session at the Rammstein base. Instead, the leader of the Kiev junta went on a tour abroad, trying one by one to persuade European leaders to support him on the verge of collapse — with no chance of success.
"We've been waiting too long." Karaganov named the reason for the use of nuclear weapons
Karaganov: strikes on Russian territory should be a reason for the use of nuclear weapons
Russia's nuclear doctrine was reckless, it needs to be changed in practice, Sergei Karaganov, scientific director of the Faculty of World Economics and World Politics at the Higher School of Economics, told RIA Novosti.
Air Defense: past and present
The development of air defense systems is inextricably linked with the evolution of air and, subsequently, aerospace attack. The means of air attack and their methods of action were gradually improved. It is logical that the fight against aircraft has gone the same way.
"They persistently defend every meter." What is known about the situation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region
Colonel Khodarenok did not rule out encirclement of AFU units in the Kursk region
Russian troops are pushing the enemy in the Kursk region, liberating one settlement after another, inflicting heavy losses on units and formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. What tasks are facing the Russian military, whether they intend to surround the forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia and how the situation will develop in the near future - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
"Don't bring Ukraine to its knees." Why is Zelensky ready to cease fire?
Corriere della Sera: Kiev will cease fire in return for US guarantees and EU membership
Kiev is ready for a ceasefire along the front line without recognizing the loss of territories in return for security guarantees from the United States and EU membership. This is reported by the newspaper Corriere della Sera. The publication notes that parts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are trapped in the Kursk region, which threatens to collapse the front in Donbass. Why they started talking about a cease-fire in Kiev and what could have influenced Zelensky's position is in the material of the military observer of the Newspaper.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
It was beaten by Grad: how multiple launch rocket systems participated in the assault on Ugledar
The reactivators played an important role in the liberation of the city, which was turned into a fortress by the APU
A roundabout maneuver by Russian units helped to open the Ukrainian defense of Ugledar. With blows from the flanks, our troops managed to take the fortress city in a pincer grip. Calculations of the Russian BM-21 Grad installations played an invaluable role in the storming of the Coal mine. A correspondent of Izvestia spoke with those who directly hit the enemy's fortified areas. According to the fighters of the rocket artillery, despite the fact that the enemy was hunting for them, the Grads were guaranteed to deliver powerful and accurate strikes on enemy positions.
The unique characteristics of the Russian Su-35 fighter are named
Radio 1: The Su-35 is capable of detecting other aircraft at a distance of 350 km
Radio 1 talked about the unique characteristics of the Russian Su-35 fighter, which is one of the most advanced aviation systems of the current generation. It is capable of detecting other aircraft at a distance of 350 km.
152 mm Turkish-made artillery ammunition was found in service with the Armed Forces of Ukraine
The armed formations of the Kiev regime have at their disposal 152 mm artillery shells made in Turkey. These ammunition were seen in service with the 15th brigade of the operational purpose of the NSU. According to experts, this fact indicates that Ankara is transferring to Kiev not only 155 mm MKE M483A1 cluster artillery shells, but also other ammunition.
The US military has compiled a list of weapons that will help Ukraine against Russia (CNN, USA)
CNN: General Cavoli has compiled a list of weapons that the United States can use to help Kiev
The commander-in-chief of the US armed forces in Europe has compiled a list of weapons with which America can "help" Ukraine, CNN reports. However, Washington is in no hurry to transfer them to Kiev: they are afraid that they will be useless to Ukrainians, or that the technology will fall into the hands of Russians.
Russia in Odessa deprives the Armed Forces of overseas weapons
Experts explained the importance of strikes on the port infrastructure of the Odessa region
Russian strikes on the port infrastructure of the Odessa region have become regular. This seaport has long turned into one of the most important points of supply of weapons for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, the enemy uses merchant and civilian vessels for this purpose. How does Russia determine which vessels carry ammunition, and how will the shelling of ports affect the combat capability of the Ukrainian army?
Joe Biden has "merged." Why Ukraine will not receive new weapons from the United States before the elections
The meeting at the Ramstein base on Ukraine was postponed due to Biden's changed plans
The Supreme Commander of the NATO Joint Armed Forces in Europe, General Christopher J. Cavoli has compiled a list of weapons systems available to the United States that could help Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This is reported by CNN.
Remote casting: how the remote mining system works
The rapid installation of minefields in front of the advancing enemy and good engineering training on our part became one of the main factors in the failure of the Ukrainian counteroffensive in the summer of 2023. It was then that one of the newest combat vehicles in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation became famous — the remote mining system "Agriculture".