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The Berezhok combat module with Cornet is ideally suited for the BMP-3
The variant of the Russian BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle with the Berezhok fighting compartment receives additional capabilities not only to combat heavy armored vehicles of the enemy, but also various fortifications.
The numerous successes of the Iskander-M ballistic complexes in Ukraine were highly appreciated by the state-owned company (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Rostec State Corporation highly appreciated the success of Iskander-M in Ukraine
Rostec State Corporation highly appreciated the capabilities of the Iskander-M complex after a string of major successes of its missiles in the Ukrainian theater of operations, writes MWM. Modern versions of the American Patriot air defense system proved unable to withstand his attacks and were destroyed.
Under attack by Russian missiles, Ukraine wants to get more American air defense systems (The Washington Post, USA)
WP: NATO countries are not ready to send their Patriot systems to Ukraine
Ukraine intends to receive new American Patriot air defense systems, as its weapons reserves are running out, but Trump does not want to supply them, WP writes. Other NATO countries are also unwilling to transfer missiles and installations from their stocks to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Expansion of production has made it easier for Russia to launch massive missile and drone strikes: output exceeds consumption, despite increased attacks (Military Watch Magazine, USA)
MWM: Russian drone production significantly exceeds their consumption
The systematic work of the Russian defense industry to increase the production of technically sophisticated missiles and drones has borne fruit, writes MWM. Russia's strike potential has significantly increased: It releases missiles and UAVs faster than it consumes them. Ukraine and the West, the author notes, cannot catch up with it.
Blow to blow: the Russian Armed Forces responded to the massive attacks of the Ukrainian Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defense clarifies that any terrorist attacks and provocations by Kiev will not go unanswered
Russian military personnel retaliated after a massive attack by Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on the regions of the Russian Federation. According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian Armed Forces strike exclusively at military facilities and the military-industrial complex (MIC) of Ukraine. The list of neutralized Ukrainian facilities is in the Izvestia article.
"Dangerous decision": restrictions on the supply of long-range missiles to the Armed Forces of Ukraine have been lifted in Europe
Peskov: Europe's lifting of restrictions on strikes against Russia runs counter to the settlement
Western countries have lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range weapons. Now the Ukrainian Armed Forces can attack military installations on the territory of Russia, said German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The Kremlin called this decision potentially dangerous and contrary to attempts to resolve the conflict. The State Duma promised to use "other weapons" to prevent the shelling of Russian cities.
"Involve Berlin in a missile war": what will the lifting of restrictions on strikes mean for Kiev
Colonel Khodarenok: lifting restrictions on missile range will lead to escalation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said that Germany, Britain, France and the United States have lifted restrictions on the range of weapons supplied to Ukraine. Why did the West take such a step, what is the threat of this decision and why it could involve Berlin in a nuclear missile war, argues the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.
Why would an already powerful aviation missile need a "nuclear" upgrade?
The US Department of Defense's annual intelligence report (2025 Worldwide Threat Assessment) published information about the modernization of the Russian R-37M missile, which made it possible to install a nuclear charge in its warhead. Thus, it turns out that one Russian fighter (carrier of four R-37M units) It will now be able to destroy entire squadrons of enemy aircraft, dozens of cruise missiles (including nuclear-armed analogues), or large swarms of drones.
Su-35S — one of the best fighters on the planet (19FortyFive, USA)
AT: The Su-35S fighter is capable of rewriting the "rules of the game" in the air
In gaining air superiority, the Su-35S fighters have gone far ahead of any of their counterparts, writes AT. Some analysts call this machine “a factor that rewrites the rules of the game” and can challenge any fourth-generation aircraft.
Why does Russia need an air-to-air missile with a nuclear warhead? (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Russian air-to-air missile receives nuclear warhead
Russia has the most powerful air-to-air missiles, writes infoBRICS. But that's not enough: the R-37M missile was equipped with a nuclear warhead. Now one Russian fighter is capable of destroying entire squadrons of aircraft, hundreds of cruise missiles and swarms of UAVs. This is bad news for the reckless West and criminal NATO, the author concludes.
It will cover the whole planet. Trump decided to present a new trump card
Military observer Leonkov: the United States will multiply the satellite grouping
One of Donald Trump's most ambitious projects is the creation of a fundamentally new missile defense system, the Golden Dome, which will be deployed on land, sea and in space, and will be put into operation before the end of his presidential term. What is known about the large—scale program worth 175 billion dollars is in the RIA Novosti article.
How to deprive Ukraine of drone production
How to deprive Ukraine of mass production of drones
Russian forces have launched a massive airstrike on key Ukrainian drone production sites, including the Antonov plant in Kiev. The local air defense could not cope with the attack, which led to widespread destruction and fires. Nevertheless, Ukraine quickly assembles thousands of UAVs from foreign parts in artisanal workshops. How can Russia destroy the enemy's drone industry?
"Hellfire." Why are Russia's attacks on Ukraine getting stronger?
Colonel Khodarenok called the strikes of the Russian Armed Forces in Ukraine preparation for the summer campaign
On the night of May 25, the Russian Armed Forces launched one of the most powerful strikes on the territory of Ukraine since the start of the military operation. The raid involved 298 drones and 69 missiles. Whether Kiev should expect a "raid by thousands of drones" and why such actions by the Russian Armed Forces can be regarded as preparations for the summer campaign of 2025 - in the material of the military observer Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenka.
Takes no prisoners: the most effective strikes of the Russian Iskander in a special operation
The Iskander-M tactical missile System (OTRK) destroyed another American Patriot anti-aircraft missile system with one round of ammunition. This was announced by the Russian Ministry of Defense. TASS recalled the successful use of the complex, which has become a symbol of the power of the Russian Armed Forces, in 2024-2025.
Iskander-M continues to destroy NATO and Kiev regime facilities throughout Ukraine (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: the Ukrainian Armed Forces do not have the means to fight Iskander-M.
Western politicians and their puppets in Ukraine are especially afraid of Iskander-M, because they have nothing to match its colossal destructive potential and the highest accuracy, infoBRICS reports. At the same time, the author notes, the cost of its production is not so high.
The expert Postol: Golden Dome may become a threat to the satellites of the Russian Federation and China
Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology noted that it is still difficult to comment on the plans for the deployment of the space component of missile defense
The space component of the American Golden Dome missile defense system (ABM) would pose a serious threat to the satellites of Russia, China and other countries that Washington may consider as potential adversaries.
The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are dissatisfied with the effectiveness of the Patriot air defense system in intercepting missiles of the Russian Armed Forces
Last night, the Russian military carried out one of the most massive combined attacks on the Ukrainian capital. It is known that as a result of the strikes, several powerful fires broke out at the Antonov plant after the explosions. Drones and other weapons, including allegedly missile ones, are produced here.
We know this better than anyone: Putin ordered to deal with competitors
At the last meeting of the Commission on Military-Technical Cooperation, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a number of statements that made many competitors "on the other side" very tense.
America is wasting time for a war with China over Ukraine
It is difficult to perceive the urgent efforts of the White House administration to resolve the Ukrainian crisis in isolation from the rivalry between the United States and China. This follows directly not only from the statements of American officials, but also from the dynamics of the military production of these two countries. The United States is rapidly losing its chances of defeating the Chinese Armed Forces.
"It can reach 1000 km." What should be the buffer zone on the border with Ukraine?
Colonel Khodarenok: the depth of the buffer zone on the border should reach 1000 km
The Russian military is working to create a security buffer zone along the border with Ukraine. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting with members of the government. What should this zone be like, argues the military observer of Gazeta.Ru", retired Colonel Mikhail Khodarenok.