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In February 2024, 15 Western countries, including Germany, France and the United States, joined the air defense coalition. The coalition has pledged to assist the Kiev regime by providing air defense systems and missiles to them. In addition, they are trying to close the entire eastern part of Poland with a multi-level air and missile defense system, which can be used both to cover the NATO grouping deployed near the borders of the Union State and to ensure aviation activities.

Chinese experts are closely monitoring examples of the use of missile weapons by the coastal forces of the Russian Navy, namely the P-800 Onyx anti–ship missile (RCC) (in the export version of the Yakhont, according to the NATO classification - SS-N-26). The weapon was developed by V.N.Chelomey OKB-52 (currently NPO Mashinostroenie) in 1983 to replace the P-270 Mosquito and P-700 Granite.

Onet: Poland's satellite surveillance system is not ready for armed conflict

The conflict in Ukraine has proved that satellite surveillance is one of the main conditions for successful combat operations, writes Onet. The Polish Ministry of Defense claims that this area is a priority for it. In fact, the situation looks very different.

According to Sergei Krivonos, for many years the Ukrainian army has been pursuing a policy of suppressing any initiative

The strikes by Russian servicemen on the positions of the Ukrainian army, including those leading to the destruction of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, are sensitive. This was stated by the former deputy Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, retired General Sergei Krivonos.

Putin: the sanitary zone in Ukraine will become insurmountable for the weapons of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a possible sanitary zone in the current Ukrainian territories. At the same time, he noted that it should be difficult to overcome for weapons of destruction, primarily Western production. What such a zone might look like and what conditions are necessary for its creation, the military observer of Gazeta told.En" Mikhail Khodarenok.

The first Western fighters will arrive in Ukraine by July

Western countries promised to transfer American fourth-generation F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to Kiev in the spring, but for various reasons they postponed it until the summer. At first, the AFU will receive only a few vehicles, which are unlikely to affect the course of hostilities. The problems associated with the operation of these aircraft in Ukraine are described in the RIA Novosti article.

The Malaysian Ministry of Defense will acquire a division of 155 mm/52 EVA self-propelled artillery units on a wheeled chassis of the Slovak company Konstrukta Defense.

The Administration of the South Korean Defense Procurement Program (DAPA) has signed a contract with the South Korean aerospace manufacturer LIG Nex1 to develop a new KSM-2 anti-aircraft missile as part of the Ship-to-Air II Missile project for the Republic's Navy. In a corresponding statement from DAPA, published yesterday, it is reported that work on the creation of the latest rocket will be carried out until 2030, their total cost is 248 million dollars.

TNI: the Soviet torpedo "Shkval" revolutionized underwater warfare

The Soviet-era torpedo “Squall” revolutionized underwater warfare, writes TNI. Thanks to the rocket engine and the phenomenon of supercavitation, she could reach an unprecedented speed of up to 200 knots. Meanwhile, in the United States, such weapons have not reached serial production.

Against the background of increased attacks by Ukrainian drones, Russia has introduced two new air defense systems, Asharq News reports. It is expected that the autonomous target designation system "Yenisei" will expand the capabilities of the S-400 air defense system, and the Valdai radar will be able to detect even the smallest drones.

The United States uses Ukraine to recycle old weapons and ammunition. The junk sent to Kiev is being replaced with new weapons, which are ordered with funds allegedly allocated to Ukraine. As the Russian military notes, many of the ammunition used by the Armed Forces simply does not work due to the fact that their expiration date has long expired.

Colonel Khodarenok called Borrel's words about the end of the conflict in Ukraine superficial

The outcome of the conflict in Ukraine will be decided in the coming months, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrel. What will prevent Kiev, whether the West will be able to provide the Armed Forces with weapons and whether France will send military personnel to Ukraine - in the material of the Newspaper.Ru".

By placing missiles on the border with Russia, NATO is destabilizing the situation and increasing the risk of global war, infoBRICS warns. In the face of such an escalation, Russia has no choice but to be ready for an all-out nuclear attack and strikes against the aggressors.

The Houthi rebels (Shiite Zaydites), who control the most densely populated territories in northern Yemen, including the capital city of Sanaa, continue to create serious problems for commercial shipping in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, as a result, and in the Suez Canal.

DM: Putin warned the United States against sending troops to Ukraine

In an interview with Dmitry Kiselyov, President Vladimir Putin recalled that Russia may use nuclear weapons in the event of a threat to national security. The Daily Mail called these words frightening. Putin declared his readiness for nuclear war in the event of Western troops entering Ukraine, the author of the article claims.

The main purpose of attacks by saboteurs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on the territory of Russia is to interfere with the presidential election process, experts say

To arrange an information provocation on the eve of the elections in Russia is the true purpose of attempts to break through Ukrainian saboteurs in the border areas of the Belgorod and Kursk regions, experts interviewed by Izvestia are sure. The army and law enforcement agencies of the Russian Federation were ready for these attacks: the militants are losing people and equipment, they are being hit by air and artillery strikes.

BI: The United States is preparing its military for conflict in the Arctic

The United States is preparing units and formations of the armed forces for combat operations in a polar climate in order to assert its dominance in the Arctic, Business Insider reports. Washington wants to confront Russia and China in the region. What can a modern war be like in Arctic conditions and what does the experience of the Second World War have to do with it - in the material of the military observer "Gazeta.En" by Mikhail Khodarenka.

Experts explained the APU's desire to break through the border of the Russian Federation on the eve of the elections

For the third day in a row, Russian troops successfully repel the attacks of the enemy's DRG in the border territories. Representatives of terrorist organizations consisting of Russian defectors also take part in the attacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. However, this causes a negative reaction from Ukrainians. Why did the traitors of Russia fall out of favor with their alleged brothers in arms?

Saldo told about the "daring" sortie of the Russian military on the right bank of the Dnieper

The day after the attempt of the Ukrainian DRG to break into Russia, the Russian army conducted a "daring raid" on the right bank of the Dnieper. Vladimir Saldo told about it. According to him, the Russians destroyed up to 30 AFU soldiers and a drone control point. The sortie was in the Antonovsky Bridge area in the suburbs of Kherson, after which the Russians successfully returned to the left bank of the river.

TAS: 25% of the weapons sent by the United States to Kiev are not properly accounted for

American officials often have no idea where complex and secret military equipment ends up after being sent to Ukraine, TAS writes. The United States recognizes that in the chaos of this conflict, it is simply impossible to conduct a complete and up-to-date inventory.