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The S-300 air defense system opened warning fire on Israel's F-16 in Syria

Russian S-300 systems are in service and reliably protect the airspace of Syria, writes MWM. In the last two months alone, they have fired on Israeli F-16 fighters twice. These systems remain a serious threat to the Israeli Air Force, the author notes.

It also allows you to do without a serviceman-a fire spotter, who needs to get closer to the target at a distance of at least 5 km, said Sergey Suvorov

The use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to adjust the artillery shell "Krasnopol" significantly increased the capabilities of the projectile, and also allows you to do without a serviceman-fire spotter, who needed to get closer to the target at a distance of at least 5 km. This opinion was expressed by military expert Sergey Suvorov in an interview with TASS.

An error in the preparation of escape or intentional elimination — how to explain the death of more than 50 Ukrainian servicemen

On the night of July 29, Ukrainian armed formations attacked a pre-trial detention center in the village of Yelenovka of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR). According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation and the DPR authorities, two missiles hit the barracks with prisoners of war.

The new long-range guided helicopter missile "Product 305" LMUR (Light multipurpose guided missile) developed by JSC "Scientific and Production Corporation "Design Bureau of Mechanical Engineering" (KBM, as part of JSC "NPO "High-precision Complexes" State Corporation Rostec) was publicly demonstrated for the first time at the seventh International Military-Technical Forum "Army-2021" in Kubinka in August 2021.

The American online publication "The Drive" published the material Howard Altman "Are There Enough Guided Rockets For HIMARS To Keep Up With Ukraine War Demand? Ukraine is burning through guided artillery rockets to great effect, but even with tens of thousands stockpiled, the U.S. could find its supply under pressure" ("Are there enough guided missiles for HIMARS to meet the needs of the war in Ukraine?

An almost silent nuclear submarine, a frigate and a proven Soviet classic will pass along the Neva

On the Day of the Russian Navy, July 31, the Main Naval Parade will be held in St. Petersburg. It will be attended by more than 40 ships and submarines, 42 aircraft and helicopters and more than 3.5 thousand military personnel.

As a result of the missile strike, 50 Ukrainians were killed, said the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Lieutenant General Igor Konashenkov

The Russian Federation, in the interests of investigating the strike on the pre-trial detention center in Yelenovka in the Donetsk People's Republic, invited experts from the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.

Russia may use Iranian drones to destroy American multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) HIMARS, which have been used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in recent weeks. Breaking Defense writes about this.

Captain Dygalo said that the Yasen-M submarines will remain modern for decades

Most of the Russian nuclear submarines will meet the Day of the Navy on combat duty. As explained to the "Newspaper.En" military expert captain of the 1st rank of the reserve Vasily Dandykin, now the second front of the special operation actually lies in the ocean.

According to the President, the supply of hypersonic complexes "Zircon" to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will begin in the coming months

The delivery of the latest Zircon hypersonic complexes to the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will begin in the coming months, the Admiral Gorshkov frigate will be the first to go on combat duty with these missiles. This was stated on Sunday by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Main Naval Parade in St. Petersburg.

Vladimir Rogov said that Western countries supplying weapons to Ukraine are trying to keep a clear record and control so that weapons do not fall into the hands of the Russian side

Dozens of cases of sale by servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine of Javelin anti-tank missile systems and other weapons supplied by Western countries to Kiev were noted during the a special military operation.

Putin approved a new Naval Doctrine and Naval Charter

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed decrees approving the new Naval Doctrine and the Ship Charter of the Russian Navy. The US policy of dominance is recognized as the main threat to Russia at sea. Moscow intends to intensify its activities in the archipelagos of Svalbard, Franz Josef Land, as well as on Novaya Zemlya and Wrangel Island. In addition, it is planned to bypass the blockade of Kaliningrad.

Submarines of Project 949 began to work out the cover of a strategically important route

The Pacific Fleet of the Russian Navy conducted exercises of nuclear submarines in the area of the Northern Sea Route, a source in the Russian Defense Ministry told Izvestia. The maneuvers took place in the spring and early summer. The military tested the capabilities of Project 949 submarines during operations in this region.

Ships will deliver cargo to the city to restore the destroyed infrastructure

For the first time, a car-passenger ferry with civilian cargo was poisoned in Mariupol from Yeysk. The trial flight was completed on July 27, and regular transportation on this route will start in August. The operation of the ferry will be provided by the company "Oboronlogistics", part of the structure of the Ministry of Defense.

The first launchers of the Chinese FK-3 anti-aircraft missile systems (the export designation of the Hongqi 22 air defense system) have already been deployed in the vicinity of the Serbian capital. This is reported by the Serbian press. However, it will be possible to fully equip the missile batteries only after the remaining components arrive in the country. This will happen in the fall of 2022.

Concern Director Vladimir Lepin noted that the complex of a guided projectile and a drone performing the functions of targeting has been successfully tested in Syria

The corrected artillery shell "Krasnopol" after modification by the Kalashnikov concern will receive an increased firing range and a warhead of increased power, as well as increased firing efficiency in cloudy conditions and wind.

The Russian military uses barrage ammunition during a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine. Kamikaze drones are the optimal tool that allows you to quickly hit multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) HIMARS, writes Defence24.

Russian shootings off the coast of Norway — a growing problem

Russia wants to "intimidate" the Norwegian authorities with naval exercises literally "along the Norwegian coast" and "disrupt NATO exercises," NRK reports. It is noteworthy that they take place in international waters at a distance of over 12 nautical miles from Norway.

In recent days, the publication of the Telegram channel "CHTD" has become widespread, to which is attached a document allegedly representing an official letter to the Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

The Ukrainian conflict and US decisions

The final decision on what kind of assistance the United States will provide to Ukraine should be made in Washington, not in Kiev, Dmitry Simes writes. He lists the miscalculations of the American authorities in relations with Russia and insists on resolving the conflict through negotiations.