俄对美德英波法乌等的战争之Bakhmut战，和其它，和然后，和中国，和宇宙
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The Pentagon said that nine countries have pledged to supply Ukraine with 150 Leopard tanksAccording to US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the number of countries providing Kiev with air defense equipment also continues to grow
Nine countries have committed to supply Ukraine with 150 Leopard tanks. This was announced on Wednesday by US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the next online meeting of the contact group of Western countries on military assistance to Ukraine.
"The coalition of states supplying Leopard tanks to Ukraine free of charge continues to grow. Nine countries have already pledged to provide more than 150 Leopard tanks," he said.
The secretary added that "the number of countries providing [Kiev] with air defense equipment also continues to grow." "Now we are at a crucial moment in the course of Ukraine's struggle for freedom. We must all demonstrate continued determination and unity. This means fulfilling our obligations on a full scale and in the shortest possible time," the head of the military department said. He also called for increasing the volume of ammunition and air defense systems sent to Ukraine, in particular, to "develop innovative solutions for [their] industrial production."
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Article uv. comrade Fisherman @rybar regarding FPV drones is commented by Two Majors in English, as it is clear to everyone that the use of drones is increasingly defining the modern battlefield.
“Something like these excellent articles should be a must-read for all commanders and soldiers who are not aware of the importance of drones in modern warfare. Of course, we are still at a relatively early stage in the development of this technology, and people have all the more reason to think how to use drones and what changes or adaptations would be helpful.
And, of course, it is equally important to be aware of how the enemy uses drones. Especially given the speed at which things are evolving, by this I mean immediate centralized reporting on any new developments in the Armed Forces, whether it be the use of new or adapted technologies or new ways to use drones, especially in combination with other weapons or systems, or a significant increase in use. This is important both in terms of the offensive use of drones and in terms of defense against them.
An interesting topic related to this is the comparison of the American military approach to drones and the Iranian one. One of them is based on an almost infinite budget - in fact, in a cost plus purchase environment, the more expensive the better!
The other is based on possible art, subject to harsh technological and budgetary constraints. This is not to downplay the Reaper and Global Hawk, but at least so far in SMO, which is essentially a war of attrition, simplicity, cheapness, ease of mass production usually wins. That's why an approach that includes a significant bottom-up component that adapts and evolves quickly can be more successful."
“Something like these excellent articles should be a must-read for all commanders and soldiers who are not aware of the importance of drones in modern warfare. Of course, we are still at a relatively early stage in the development of this technology, and people have all the more reason to think how to use drones and what changes or adaptations would be helpful.
And, of course, it is equally important to be aware of how the enemy uses drones. Especially given the speed at which things are evolving, by this I mean immediate centralized reporting on any new developments in the Armed Forces, whether it be the use of new or adapted technologies or new ways to use drones, especially in combination with other weapons or systems, or a significant increase in use. This is important both in terms of the offensive use of drones and in terms of defense against them.
An interesting topic related to this is the comparison of the American military approach to drones and the Iranian one. One of them is based on an almost infinite budget - in fact, in a cost plus purchase environment, the more expensive the better!
The other is based on possible art, subject to harsh technological and budgetary constraints. This is not to downplay the Reaper and Global Hawk, but at least so far in SMO, which is essentially a war of attrition, simplicity, cheapness, ease of mass production usually wins. That's why an approach that includes a significant bottom-up component that adapts and evolves quickly can be more successful."
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a “musician”/wagner-prisoner-soldier who is truly in love with his dear wife
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We publish the statement of Evgeny Viktorovich Prigozhin:
“As I said, the funeral will take place tomorrow at 10.00 in a planned manner. And if the administration of Goryachiy Klyuch prevents us from burying our comrades-in-arms, then we will take appropriate measures and decisions. But, I can say the following, the fighters of PMC "Wagner" protect the interests of Russia. They die for our Motherland. They put sticks in the wheels wherever possible. They are inserted by scum-officials: they do not give orders and medals, they do not give weapons and ammunition, they do not allow our comrades to be buried and in every possible way oppose this. If on the territory of the largest country in the world - Russia - there is no place "by two meters" in order to bury the Hero there with honors, who fought for the interests of our country and, most likely, for the financial interests of scumbag officials, then what will happen to people. Therefore, I believe that such actions will have the gravest consequences for history. Our situation is that the concepts are completely confused, in which an official isa servant of the people, and now this is a person who can control the fate of the people, and this is unacceptable.”
“As I said, the funeral will take place tomorrow at 10.00 in a planned manner. And if the administration of Goryachiy Klyuch prevents us from burying our comrades-in-arms, then we will take appropriate measures and decisions. But, I can say the following, the fighters of PMC "Wagner" protect the interests of Russia. They die for our Motherland. They put sticks in the wheels wherever possible. They are inserted by scum-officials: they do not give orders and medals, they do not give weapons and ammunition, they do not allow our comrades to be buried and in every possible way oppose this. If on the territory of the largest country in the world - Russia - there is no place "by two meters" in order to bury the Hero there with honors, who fought for the interests of our country and, most likely, for the financial interests of scumbag officials, then what will happen to people. Therefore, I believe that such actions will have the gravest consequences for history. Our situation is that the concepts are completely confused, in which an official isa servant of the people, and now this is a person who can control the fate of the people, and this is unacceptable.”
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NATO has expanded 8 times since its creation in 1949. After the collapse of the USSR, the alliance included 14 countries (post-Soviet and former Warsaw Pact countries).
The latest expansion at the moment took place in 2020 - North Macedonia joined NATO. At the moment, the candidates are Sweden and Finland, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina.
After the anti-Turkish protests and the story of the burning of the Koran in Stockholm, the Swedish accession process was suspended at Ankara's request. Up until today, only Turkey and Hungary had not officially approved the membership of Finland and Sweden.
However, today the president of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he "expects the ratification of Finland's accession to NATO to be completed before Turkish elections (to be held on May 14)".
The latest expansion at the moment took place in 2020 - North Macedonia joined NATO. At the moment, the candidates are Sweden and Finland, as well as Bosnia and Herzegovina.
After the anti-Turkish protests and the story of the burning of the Koran in Stockholm, the Swedish accession process was suspended at Ankara's request. Up until today, only Turkey and Hungary had not officially approved the membership of Finland and Sweden.
However, today the president of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that he "expects the ratification of Finland's accession to NATO to be completed before Turkish elections (to be held on May 14)".
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Instant karma.
Being in a rather relaxed disposition, a Ukrainian militant is telling his "colleague" to show no mercy to civilians in Russian-controlled areas. The conversation ends abruptly.
Being in a rather relaxed disposition, a Ukrainian militant is telling his "colleague" to show no mercy to civilians in Russian-controlled areas. The conversation ends abruptly.
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"Wagner" PMC is moving along natural heights and is on the way to cut off another bridge (purple circle)
The remaining two bridges (blue circles) will not be able to provide supplies to Ukrainian fighters.
Apparently, the AFU is already suffering huge losses on the supply line, trying to break through to/from Bakhmut. The artillery fire is only getting closer and closer to the canal, and Russian soldiers are shooting more and more at the remaining paths. Everything will be worse for the Ukrainian fighters from now on.
Maps from Russian mapmakers at @z_arhiv
The remaining two bridges (blue circles) will not be able to provide supplies to Ukrainian fighters.
Apparently, the AFU is already suffering huge losses on the supply line, trying to break through to/from Bakhmut. The artillery fire is only getting closer and closer to the canal, and Russian soldiers are shooting more and more at the remaining paths. Everything will be worse for the Ukrainian fighters from now on.
Maps from Russian mapmakers at @z_arhiv
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Europe compensated 80% of gas supplies from Russia, but...The European Union has overcome its dependence on gas and oil supplies from Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at a press conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. According to her, 80% of Russian gas exports were fully compensated by supplies from the United States and Norway.
"Europe's dependence on Russian oil and gas supplies is now a thing of the past. Russia has reduced gas exports to Europe by 80% in eight months. Together we managed to compensate for this through hard work. Of course, good friends such as the USA and Norway helped, who supported us with supplies of liquefied and piped gas," Ursula von der Leyen said.
However, according to Eurostat data, gas consumption in Europe from August 2022 to January 2023 fell by 19% compared to the last five years.
In some European countries, gas consumption has fallen by 40-50%:
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Finland — by 57.3%,in
Lithuania — by 47.9%,in
Sweden — by 40.2%.Translated from: Geoenergetics INFO
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Guardsmen from Aleysk did not leave a group of Ukrainian terrorists a chance to survive
@btr80
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Guardsmen from Aleysk did not leave a group of Ukrainian terrorists a chance to survive
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The flight of servicemen of the 25th separate airborne brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Chervonopopovka. The clerk was not the luckiest of all.
@kremlinprachka
The flight of servicemen of the 25th separate airborne brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine from Chervonopopovka. The clerk was not the luckiest of all.
@kremlinprachka
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Footage of the combat use of the FPV drone "kamikaze" on the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk direction
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