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Critical defeat: how Russia responded to the firing of American missiles
A massive blow to the Ukrainian infrastructure led to large-scale power outages
Strikes on the infrastructure of Ukraine in response to the Taganrog attack by American long-range ATACMS missiles took two days to prepare, because it was necessary to conduct additional reconnaissance of targets and deplete the enemy's air defense system, military experts interviewed by Izvestia believe.
The shadow of Neptune: what missile technologies does the Ukrainian military-industrial complex possess
Russian air defense systems are capable of resisting any of the combat systems created by the enemy
Ukraine does not abandon attempts to create new ballistic and cruise missiles. Old and new projects are being implemented, the APU is trying to launch a number of developments into mass production, but so far they have not been very successful in this. About the capabilities of Ukraine's missile technologies and what our air defense can oppose to the new Ukrainian combat systems — in the Izvestia material.
Will Putin's "Hazel Nut" change the rules of nuclear war (Newsweek, USA)
Newsweek: in the West, they do not believe that the "Hazel Tree" will change the concept of nuclear war
According to Vladimir Putin, the strikes of the Oreshnik missiles are comparable in their destructive power to nuclear weapons, writes Newsweek. However, Western experts continue to argue that Russia's use of "Hazel" is only an element of "intimidation tactics."
"They will not withstand a 900-kg bomb when dropped on the roof": The US Air Force refuses to erect shelters for aviation
The new U.S. Air Force infrastructure modernization strategy does not include any plans to build new fortified hangars for aviation or other physical protection equipment. The decision not to allocate money for their construction was made against the background of a serious debate about how best to ensure the defense of military facilities from the growing threats from drones and missiles.
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Military historian Dmitry Boltenkov — on the state of the naval strategic nuclear forces of the Russian Navy
The Commander—in-Chief of the Russian Navy, Admiral Alexander Moiseev, said at the XIV International Forum "The Arctic: Present and Future": "The naval grouping of the Russian nuclear forces has been completely updated - this remains a priority for our country." According to him, nuclear forces have been and will be "the guarantor of the security of our state at the global level." Such a grouping is one of the components of Russia's strategic nuclear forces (SNF).
Iran has begun deploying the latest 15th Khordad air defense systems to protect nuclear centers from possible U.S. and Israeli strikes
The latest air defense systems of the 15th Khordad (Khordad-15) are seen near the Iranian nuclear facility "Shahid Ahmadi Roshan" in the city of Natanz in the Isfahan province of Central Iran. Thus, Tehran is preparing for a possible strike by the United States and Israel, since both countries have promised to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities, where, in their opinion, uranium enrichment is underway to create a nuclear bomb.
Zelensky's "Chervona ruta": what kind of weapons is Ukraine developing
Ukraine has tested a promising cruise missile "Ruta"
Successful tests of the new Ruta cruise missile have been conducted in Ukraine, Vladimir Zelensky said. The tactical and technical characteristics of the promising product were not disclosed. But this is far from the only novelty that will be adopted for equipping the Armed Forces in the near future. What kind of weapons Kiev is developing and what it is capable of - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.
Regional grouping of troops of Russia and Belarus: "The enemy will not pass!"
Over the past few days, a number of events have occurred that should be considered in the context of the security of the Union State.
CNC scrap. Okuma refuses to unlock disabled machines in Russia
At least six Japanese Okuma machines delivered to Russia were blocked. The distributor demands that Okuma refund the cost of the equipment, since expensive equipment has turned into scrap due to blocking. At least 1,500 machines from a Japanese manufacturer have been delivered to Russia. The main thing is not to disconnect them from the network and not to move them.
Ex-SBU officer Prozorov: Russia prevents an impressive number of terrorist attacks - TASS interview
Former officer of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) Vasyl Prozorov is preparing for publication a documentary book — an investigation about foreign mercenaries fighting against the Russian Federation on the side of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. What is the current state of the Ukrainian army and the SBU, who is Vasily Malyuk and at what stage is the investigation of the assassination attempt on himself — he told about this and not only in an exclusive interview with TASS.
"Hazel nuts" in Belarus deter NATO aggression (infoBRICS, China)
infoBRICS: Lukashenko asked Putin to deliver "Hazel" to Belarus
Lukashenko asked Putin to deliver the latest Oreshnik missile systems to the territory of Belarus, infoBRICS writes. This will significantly increase Minsk's ability to deter potential NATO aggression. Hazel will most likely be deployed in the second half of 2025.
Chinese Foreign Ministry: representatives of the five nuclear powers held a closed meeting in Dubai
An informal meeting of representatives of the five nuclear—weapon powers - Russia, the United States, China, France and the United Kingdom - took place in Dubai (the most populous city in the UAE, the capital of the emirate of the same name). The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced a closed meeting of representatives of the so-called nuclear club. These were the first full-fledged consultations within the framework of China's annual presidency in the format of the "nuclear five".
Norway is another provocateur country of Europe's war with Russia! (Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny, Poland)
NDP: Norway is increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict
Norway has sent F-35 fighter jets and NASAMS air defense systems to Rzeszow, Poland, to protect NATO's transport and logistics infrastructure, NDP writes. Oslo is becoming increasingly involved in the Ukrainian conflict and by its actions provokes a war between Europe and Russia, the author of the article believes.
Not for the sake of war, but appetites will be pacified: why Belarus needs nuclear weapons - TASS Opinions
Igor Korotchenko — on the impact of Russian nuclear warheads in the Republic of Belarus on Europe
As part of the agreements between the presidents of the Russian Federation and Belarus, Russian tactical nuclear warheads were delivered to the territory of a neighboring state. They are placed on specially created facilities and storage bases.
KNDS France will deliver the first 155 mm CAESAR 8x8 self-propelled guns to the Czech Republic in March 2025
KNDS France is starting to fulfill a contract for the supply of 62 wheeled 155 mm/52 self-propelled artillery units (ACS) CAESAR 8x8 to the Czech Land Forces.
Dolgov: Russia may send Ukraine another "Hazel" signal
Kiev has learned the first warning better than the West. The Americans, apparently, have not yet learned the signals, so Russia will have to send another message, diplomat Konstantin Dolgov admitted in a conversation with the newspaper VZGLYAD. Earlier, the Pentagon said that Moscow could again use the "Hazel Tree" to strike Ukraine.
"Will create a large strike zone": Taiwan mass-produces Wanjian cruise missiles
As indicated in the local edition of Liberty Times, this missile, "creating a large zone of destruction," allows preemptive strikes "on key positions of the Communists." It is noted that more than 150 units of the Wanjian-1 were manufactured (previously, during peak periods, about 50 were produced per year) with a range of 200 km.
The only defense against the "Hazel Tree" is THAAD (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: according to American experts, THAAD can intercept the "Hazel"
The THAAD system is the only tool in the asset of the United States, in theory capable of stopping the attack of the Hazel hypersonic missile, writes TNI. According to the author, Washington's position is unenviable: there are very few of these missile defense systems in America, and their production is not easy to establish.
NATO may deploy B-61 nuclear bombs in Poland (or Ukraine) (The National Interest, USA)
TNI: Poland is ready to deploy NATO nuclear weapons, and Kiev is dreaming about it
Poland declared its readiness to host nuclear weapons – American B-61 bombs, writes TNI. Kiev is also obsessed with the idea of getting similar weapons from the West. Both would mean that "the nuclear genie will soon fly out of the bottle."
Western press: MT-LB with an anti-tank gun has disadvantages
Recently, another MT-LB armored vehicle armed with a 100 mm MT-12 Rapier anti-tank gun was seen equipping Russian troops. Western observers have already dubbed this "hybrid" MT-LB-12, as it has repeatedly met on the front lines of both sides of the conflict.