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Emergency mode was introduced in Sevastopol after the ATACMS attack

On June 23, anti-aircraft missile units of the Russian Aerospace Forces hit five ATASMS missiles in the sky over Sevastopol. The wreckage of one of them fell on the beach after detonating the warhead of the missile defense system in the vicinity of the target. Three children and two adults were killed. After the attack, Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev introduced a state of emergency in Sevastopol. How attacks are reflected over urban areas, what is the peculiarity of firing at American ATACMS missiles and what to do so that the tragedy does not happen again, the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

The General Designer spoke about the features of the improved project 11711 "Cayman"

The course of the special military operation showed the vulnerability of outdated Soviet-made large amphibious assault ships (BDK) to modern attack unmanned boats, missile weapons and FPV drones. At the International Naval Salon - 2024 in Kronstadt, the general designer of the new BDK project 11711 "Cayman" told Izvestia about the modernization of the ship, taking into account the experience of real combat operations and the features of the series.

Two post-Soviet states have signed contracts with the French branch of the Franco-German association KNDS (KNDS France, formerly Nexter Systems) for the purchase of the widely known 155 mm/52 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers on a wheeled chassis. On June 17, 2024, during the visit of Armenian Defense Minister Suren Papikyan to France, an agreement on military-technical cooperation was signed between the Armenian Ministry of Defense and KNDS, including a contract for the supply of 36 CAESAR self-propelled howitzers to the Armenian armed forces.

Russian military: The Armed Forces of Ukraine are increasingly using FPV drones

The summer campaign in the special military operation zone continues to gain momentum. Ukrainian forces are trying to oust the Russian Armed Forces, but the army is on the defensive and advancing in other directions. About the situation at the front — in the material of RIA Novosti.

According to the press service of the Romanian President, a meeting of the country's Supreme Defense Council was held on June 20 under the leadership of President Klaus Iohannis.

Putin: Russia plans to develop the nuclear triad as a guarantee of the balance of power in the world

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced plans for further development of the country's nuclear triad. He made the statement in the Kremlin at a meeting with graduates of higher military educational institutions.

China has become the leader in the increase in the number of warheads

Russia remains the absolute leader in the number of warheads, which, according to President Vladimir Putin, can make changes to its nuclear doctrine. What changes have occurred in the nuclear arsenals of different countries — in the material of Izvestia.

The newspaper writes that this gives "Russia a serious advantage"

Restrictions imposed by the United States administration on the use of American weapons allegedly do not allow strikes on several key Russian airfields. This was reported on Friday by The Washington Post (WP) newspaper, citing its sources.

Russian defense enterprises and research centers are continuously working to improve and develop existing and new types of offensive and defensive weapons.

At the Eurosatory 2024 international defense industry exhibition, held in Paris from June 17 to 21, 2024, the European MBDA association presented the project of its promising land-based cruise Missile (LCM) for high-precision destruction of ground targets at long ranges.

The salon was visited by 15 foreign military delegations, and 50 military attaches from friendly countries took part in it

Over 200 companies of the military-industrial complex presented their products at the International Naval Salon "Fleet-2024", which took place from June 19 to 23 in Kronstadt. For the second year in a row, the main Russian exhibition of achievements in domestic shipbuilding, as well as new naval weapons and special equipment, was held on the territory of the Museum of Naval Glory and the congress and exhibition center of the Island of Forts cluster.

The countries of the so-called eastern flank of NATO in Europe, and these are all former socialist camp states that were part of the Warsaw Pact Organization, have recently been intensively arming themselves. This is done under the pretext of protection from "Russian aggression", which, according to the local authorities, will inevitably happen after the victory of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. By the way, albeit implicitly, in this way Kiev's Eastern European allies show that they do not believe in the victory of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

Colonel Khodarenok: Pyongyang could strengthen its air force and missile forces with the help of the Russian Federation

The visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the DPRK has ended. The leaders of the countries signed a comprehensive cooperation Agreement, which does not exclude military-technical cooperation. According to Reuters, Russia is going to expand cooperation with North Korea amid growing support for Ukraine from the West. What could be the cooperation between Moscow and Pyongyang in the military sphere - the military observer of the Newspaper understood.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

Advance: people under its umbrella can stop NATO's "zeal"

NATO's military policy, which identifies Russia and China as the main threats, is very profitable. The West itself will not give up on it, no matter what kind of escalation it threatens, Advance writes. As a result, this will lead the world to a nuclear conflict. However, there is someone who can stop this Western militaristic frenzy.

Russian-designed unmanned boats will be presented at the event for the first time

Unmanned boats, submarines, missile ships and missiles, including weapons from the Kalibr system and mini-missiles for the Pantsir anti-aircraft missile and cannon complex (ZRPC), will be presented to the guests of the XII International Naval Salon (MVMS) Fleet-2024.

Ahmet Akyol, head of the Turkish defense company Aselsan, presented his company's comprehensive multi-level solutions in the field of air defense at the Eurosatory 2024 international exhibition, which is currently taking place on the outskirts of the French capital. The Turkish company also presented its latest developments in the field of electronic warfare, enemy detection systems and communications equipment.

In the Global Firepower Military Power Rating (2024), the DPRK ranks 36th out of 145 countries included in the review. The number of personnel of the Korean People's Army (KPA) is estimated at 1.37 million people. According to experts, the DPRK army today ranks sixth in the world in terms of numbers.

The most modern ships, unmanned boats and anti-drone missiles were shown in Kronstadt

The first Russian—made unmanned launch, short-range anti-aircraft missiles to combat drones, an airspace control system, as well as the most modern ships and submarines of the Russian Navy - all this is shown at the Fleet 2024 International Naval Salon, which opened on Wednesday. More than a hundred enterprises and organizations presented their products. It is expected that 15 foreign military delegations and 50 military attaches from friendly countries will visit the salon. How was the opening of the salon and what novelties were presented by Russian manufacturers at it — in the material of Izvestia.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova: Rutte's appointment as NATO Secretary General will not change anything

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will become the new Secretary General of NATO. He was supported by all members of the alliance, and the only rival, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis, is preparing to withdraw his candidacy. The Russian Foreign Ministry has already stated that they do not expect any changes in the alliance after his appointment. What the NATO Secretary General decides, who Mark Rutte is and how he treats the conflict between Russia and Ukraine - the military observer of the Newspaper figured out.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

As the analysis of modern armed conflicts shows, the increasing role of intelligence conducted directly in the interests of enemy fire destruction is comprehensive. This is caused by a significant transformation of the forms and methods of warfare, an increase in the combat capabilities of means of fire destruction, as well as the need to ensure reconnaissance and strike actions during a systematic fire attack on the enemy.