Russia has built the most powerful line of defense in the world according to the "three-line system" with different levels of fortifications , - The Telegraph
▪️New satellite images show the complex network of Russian defenses that has been built up over the past six months: many minefields, anti-tank ditches and trenches, the length of which in some directions can exceed 30 km .
▪️British intelligence described Russia's efforts to strengthen its positions as " one of the largest systems of military defenses that they have never seen."
▪️It is noted that at the beginning of the war, Ukraine did not have areas of fortifications in the South that closely resembled what the Russians did.
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▪️New satellite images show the complex network of Russian defenses that has been built up over the past six months: many minefields, anti-tank ditches and trenches, the length of which in some directions can exceed 30 km .
▪️British intelligence described Russia's efforts to strengthen its positions as " one of the largest systems of military defenses that they have never seen."
▪️It is noted that at the beginning of the war, Ukraine did not have areas of fortifications in the South that closely resembled what the Russians did.
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⚡ The latest land gains of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the southern front as of June 12, 2023
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JUST IN – The U.S. company Raytheon, the manufacturer of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, is increasing the production of its air defense systems to 12 batteries per year and plans to supply five more Patriots to Ukraine this year.
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The Ukrainian Army uses electric scooters to patrol the front line near Donetsk.
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UKRAINE – Rare footage of the combat use of German tanks Leopard 2A6 in the Zaporizhia direction of the front.
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The Japanese MoD announced an indefinite extension of an order to track and destroy any rocket, ballistic missile, or debris that could pose a threat to the territory of the country after North Korea vowed to conduct another attempt to launch a military satellite.
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UKRAINE – Russian military correspondents report heavy fighting on the northern outskirts of Staromlinovka
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Back on June 11, Ukrainian sources published just such a map of battles. Thus, apparently, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have moved deeper than they say.
If the Armed Forces of Ukraine take Staromlinovka, then the situation for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in that direction will allegedly become critical.
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(highlighted in blue).
Back on June 11, Ukrainian sources published just such a map of battles. Thus, apparently, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have moved deeper than they say.
If the Armed Forces of Ukraine take Staromlinovka, then the situation for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in that direction will allegedly become critical.
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URGENT – The Ministry of Defense of Taiwan (ROC) said that it has intercepted 24 military aircraft and five ships of the Chinese Navy (PLAN) around this island in the past day and night.
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🚨 UKRAINE – Counter-offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Velyka Novosilka axis: ➡️ Neskuchne, Storozheve, Blahodatne, Makarivka and Levadne liberated. Either visually confirmed or by UA officals / multiple RU sources. ➡️ Novodarivka/Rivnopil unclear…
BREAKING – Counter-offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces continues
💥 Ukrainian forces liberated Novodarivka, in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
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💥 Ukrainian forces liberated Novodarivka, in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
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UKRAINE – The 88th Separate Marine Infantry Battalion (part of the 35th Marine Brigade) repelled a Russian counterattack just south of recently liberated Storozheve. In total Russians lost 4 armored vehicles, the T-80BV was destroyed prior to this attack. Also several POWs were taken.
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Today, the largest exercise in the history of NATO to deploy the air forces of the countries of the "Air Defender 23" alliance starts.
From 12 to 23 June, 10,000 participants from 25 countries will train on 250 aircraft, including 190 combat aircraft, in European airspace.
The Wunstorf Air Base in Germany is the centerpiece of the exercise, home to a purpose-built field oil depot.
The warehouse is the largest in Germany and holds about 2.4 million liters of kerosene.
The maneuvers are once again designed to show Moscow the determination and unity of the allies.
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From 12 to 23 June, 10,000 participants from 25 countries will train on 250 aircraft, including 190 combat aircraft, in European airspace.
The Wunstorf Air Base in Germany is the centerpiece of the exercise, home to a purpose-built field oil depot.
The warehouse is the largest in Germany and holds about 2.4 million liters of kerosene.
The maneuvers are once again designed to show Moscow the determination and unity of the allies.
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BREAKING – Counter-offensive of the Ukrainian Armed Forces continues 💥 Ukrainian forces liberated Novodarivka, in the Zaporizhzhia Oblast. 🔗 SOURCE Subscribe to @DefenseBlog
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UKRAINE – In the direction of Zaporizhzhia, soldiers from the Ukrainian 65 Separate Mechanized Brigades and the 44 Separate Artillery Brigades burn Russian tanks.
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British Parliament Expects a "Major Attack" by Ukraine in Donbas in Upcoming Days
"In the next few days we should anticipate a major attack in one part of the Donbas or another," Sky News quotes the Chair of the UK Defence Committee.
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"In the next few days we should anticipate a major attack in one part of the Donbas or another," Sky News quotes the Chair of the UK Defence Committee.
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NATO countries need to improve their defense plans for the Baltic countries especially as Russia prepares to send nuclear weapons into Belarus, Lithuania’s foreign minister says.
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