Latest news of the day – May 13, 2024 – Russia today Posting in CHAT: Russia Top news of today Source: Artem Ustyuzhanin / MSK1.RU, Jogargy_sot / T.me So much news comes out per day that a normal person simply cannot keep track of everything. Our editorial team monitors what is happening in the country and the world every day. Today we are talking about the events of May 13th. In Belgorod, rescue work has been completed at the site of a collapsed house. Rescuers have completed work to clear the rubble and rescue survivors at the site of the collapse of the entrance to a residential building. which was hit by an APU shell. 17 people were rescued, the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry reported. 15 people were killed Source: EMERCOM of Russia/T.me Minister of Health of the Belgorod Region Andrei Ikonnikov said that a total of 27 people were injured as a result of the shelling. Some are outpatients, others are hospitalized,” the minister noted. – Currently, five patients remain under treatment in city hospital No. 2, nine patients and one child remain in the regional hospital. According to the minister, six victims were taken to federal clinics and hospitals in Moscow on May 12. As a result, the entrance to a residential building collapsed. Rescuers and volunteers helped the victims under the rubble all day and all night. Ex-Minister of Kazakhstan Bishimbayev convicted The trial of ex-Minister of Economy of Kazakhstan Kuandyk Bishimbayev has ended. The court found him guilty of murdering his wife Saltanat Nukenova. The investigation established that on the night of November 9, 2023, Bishimbayev beat Saltanat in a restaurant, which led to the girl’s death. The tyrant husband was found guilty of torturing and murdering his wife and sentenced to 24 years in prison. One of the reasons for the increased attention was that the ex-minister had already been tried before: he was found guilty of corruption fraud and sent to prison for ten years. However, only a year later he was released on parole, and the President of Kazakhstan signed a pardon for Bishimbayev. The State Duma approved all of Mishustin’s deputies. Mikhail Mishustin. We show all the new faces in the government in infographics Source: Serafima Pantykina / City Portals Many deputy prime ministers remained in their places, but there were also changes. Thus, Denis Manturov became the first deputy prime minister in the new cabinet of ministers. He replaced Andrei Belousov in this position, who should head the Ministry of Defense in the renewed government. Dmitry Patrushev and Vitaly Savelyev also became new vice-presidents. Now President Vladimir Putin must sign decrees making the positions of fashion models and actors “for Slavs” illegal as deputy prime ministers. Such vacancies violate the interests of society and the state, the press service of the court stated. The court found that such advertising is illegal and contrary to the fundamentals of law and order, violates the interests of society and the state, and the actions of the persons who posted this information are illegal and criminally punishable. In January 2024, the Dorogomilovsky Court of Moscow recognized an advertisement for hiring “only Slavs” in a sewing and bakery shop, as well as for vacancies, as propaganda of extremism. construction The Kremlin talked about Shoigu's new work. The Kremlin commented on what Sergei Shoigu will do. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov said that the former Minister of Defense will be a trusted representative of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation - Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation Sergei Shoigu will specifically monitor the work of the Federal Service. FSVTS. There is no question that he will be the immediate head of this service, said Dmitry Peskov. The fact that Andrei Belousov will replace Sergei Shoigu as Russian Defense Minister became known on the night of May 12-13. Then the Kremlin explained Putin’s decision by the need to appoint a civilian to this position. “The Ministry of Defense must be absolutely open to innovation, to the introduction of all advanced ideas,” noted Dmitry Peskov, then Sergei Shoigu replaced Nikolai Patrushev in the Security Council. Vladimir Putin has already held a meeting of the Security Council with a new composition. And another news of the day: the Russian Armed Forces improved the tactical situation - the “North” group defeated the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the area of the settlements of Volchansk and Liptsov. In the Kharkov region, the Ministry of Defense reported that Deputy of the Astrakhan Regional Duma Denis Kharitonov reported an explosion of his car in the Northern Military District zone. He noted that the investigation into this fact is ongoing; Source link Source link
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Latest news for today – May 10, 2024 – Russia today Posting in CHAT: Russia Today's top news Source: Watch/T.me; Fontanka SPB Online / T.me So many events happen during the day that a normal person simply cannot keep track of everything. For this case you have us. Our editorial staff monitors what is happening in the country and the world every day, and is always ready to share with you the main events of the day. Today we will sum up the results of May 10th. Russian regions attacked by drones Tonight, drones again attacked Russian regions. The Kaluga region suffered the most - UAVs fell on the territory of the First Plant oil refinery, resulting in a fire, said Governor Vladislav Shapsha. “Tonight, as a result of a UAV fall, a fire occurred on the territory of the Enterprise in the Dzerzhinsky district,” the governor wrote in a telegram. “There were no casualties as a result of the attack in the Kursk region. Governor Roman Starovoit said that no one was injured in the Kursk, Moscow and Belgorod regions. A bus with passengers fell into the river in St. Petersburg A bus with about 20 people fell into the Moika River The crisis occurred in the second hour, Fontanka reports SPB Online/T.me Rescuers, doctors and police quickly arrived at the scene. According to preliminary information, the bus driver was arrested under the article “Violation of traffic rules, resulting in the death of two or more persons through negligence.” Mishustin again became prime minister Mikhail Mishustin again became prime minister of Russia. Almost all deputies voted. For his candidacy, with the exception of the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, Mishustin outlined six work priorities for the near future: improving the well-being of citizens, strengthening the economy, digital transformation, supporting families with children. development of regions and ensuring technological sovereignty. In this regard, the government’s work for the next six years will follow President Vladimir Putin’s message to the Federal Assembly, Mishustin said: “These are the main priorities and a large-scale program - economic development.” what you and I, dear deputies, must implement,” said Mikhail Mishustin. After the State Duma meeting, the decree on the appointment of Mishustin was signed by the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. Vladimir Sorokin’s novel Police departments began to monitor Vladimir Sorokin’s novel “Heritage”. A preliminary investigation is currently underway under the article “Production and distribution of materials or objects with pornographic images of minors,” RIA Novosti reports, citing a source. “Previously, the reason was that the work contained descriptions of sexual scenes with minors,” the agency said. Previously, the AST publishing house recalled the book due to the presence of signs of LGBT* propaganda in it.* LGBT is an extremist organization, its activities are prohibited on the territory of the Russian Federation. . Source link Source link
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The United States has created the latest version of the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle based on the experience of combat operations in Ukraine. Posting in CHAT: Russia The American military-industrial complex once again confirmed that the best examples of military equipment can only appear as a result of constant refinement of existing models based on the results of their combat use. And if until recently the search for the ideal lasted for decades since the Korean, Vietnamese, Iraqi and Afghan wars, then under the conditions of the Ukrainian campaign “perfection” is achieved in a much shorter period of time. Born in Fire A few days ago, the US Army released photos of the newest and most advanced version of its Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (IFV), based on the results of the combat use of previous models of this vehicle during the Ukrainian conflict. . In a statement, the US Army's Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems (PEOGCS) released images of the latest generation M2A4E1 Bradley variant. According to the results of the presentation held last week in Maine, the new product received the title of “the most modern and survivable” version of this armored vehicle. According to the developers, the new Bradley IFV is the result of the integration of the Iron Fist active protection system, an improved high-definition forward infrared shooter and an environmental control unit to “prevent thermal stress upon landing.” M2A4E1 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. © US Army Will all survivors survive? The Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle is one of the most controversial combat vehicles in service with the US Army for almost half a century. Work on creating an infantry fighting vehicle for the American army began in 1964 as part of the MICV-70 (Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle) program and ended in 1981 with the adoption of the M2 Bradley. During this time, several models of infantry fighting vehicles were developed, which were both variants of a deep modernization of the American M113 armored personnel carrier of the 1960s, and fundamentally new vehicles. The inconsistency of the Bradley lies in the fact that this infantry fighting vehicle cannot be classified as either an absolutely successful or an a priori unsuccessful combat vehicle. Over the years of combat use in its history there have been both the most amazing ascents and no less enchanting failures. In its heyday, during Operation Desert Storm, the M2 actually destroyed more Iraqi armored vehicles than the main American tank, the M1 Abrams. Moreover, during the operation, only three vehicles were lost from enemy fire. A Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle during Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq, 2003). © US Army However, already during Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq, 2003), Bradley suffered serious losses. The reason for this was the different nature of the use of infantry fighting vehicles, and if during Desert Storm it was used primarily in reconnaissance or free hunting mode, then in the second campaign it was tasked with supporting infantry. Here, what remained of the “hero of the first Iraqi war” was something that could not have appeared in the first campaign. Due to insufficient protection of the lower part, Bradleys regularly became victims of mines and ground explosions, including homemade ones. “Many vehicles were damaged by improvised explosive devices, which easily penetrated the thin and vulnerable armor under the Bradley chassis,” said US Army Capt. Josh Kilian, an armor expert. However, at the same time, another property of this machine appeared, which significantly influenced its future fate - incredible survivability. The Bradley is known for its extraordinary ability to keep its crew alive and healthy, even if the BMP is hit by an enemy shell (or ATGM) or blown up by a mine. The experience of the second Iraqi campaign led to significant modifications to the vehicle, which largely eliminated its main drawback - the weakly armored bottom. At that time, no one thought about the imminent appearance of combat drones striking from above... Lessons from Ukraine According to the Pentagon, the United States sent about two hundred Bradleys to Ukraine, and not the latest version of the M2A2. Partially this led to a repetition of the “Iraqi experience”, since the vehicles were badly damaged by mines and land mines, but in general, the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ reviews of them were much better than those of other Western vehicles. , including Leopards 2, Defenders and Abrams. The reason for this is the same high survivability provided by reliable side and frontal armor, as well as the presence of a rear ramp for landing and leaving the vehicle. In addition to survivability, the BMP is distinguished by good armament, including a TOW ATGM, a combat module with a 25-mm M242 Bushmaster automatic cannon and a 7.62-mm M240S machine gun. A fairly powerful 600-horsepower engine allows the Bradley to accelerate to 64 km/h (on the highway) with a relatively small range of 400 km. This is not to say that the Bradleys achieved incredible success during the Ukrainian campaign, but the role of “workhorses of war” rightfully belongs to them. The defeat of a column of Western military equipment in Ukraine. © Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, still from video. Literally immediately after the arrival of the infantry fighting vehicle in Ukraine, the world media distributed a video about the defeat of a column of Ukrainian equipment, consisting of the same Bradley and Leopard 2 tanks. The debut actually turned out to be unsuccessful, but apparently. Judging by the same video, the main reason for the destruction of the column was not technical deficiencies, but gross mistakes by the Ukrainian crews. “If the Ukrainians had kept more distance between vehicles, had more knowledge and understanding of how to use defile (a tactical concept used to describe a military formation's exposure to enemy fire) and medium visibility stripes, many of these vehicles would have remained untouched,” Josh Kilian commented on this episode. Operated in Ukraine The main result of the modernization is the use of the APS Iron Fist protection system, which makes the Bradley infantry fighting vehicle even more reliable and survivable. The system was developed by the Israeli company Elbit Systems and provides reliable protection against anti-tank shells and missiles by launching interceptor ammunition to destroy them from a distance. According to a fact sheet published by Elbit, Iron Fist "increases the survivability" of armored vehicles and is effective against "all types of anti-tank threats." Previously, such systems were used mainly on tanks due to their complexity and high cost. Today they are moving to the next, lower level of military equipment. According to Major General Glenn Dean, who heads PEOGCS, the US military only signed an agreement to purchase Iron Fist at the end of March, having previously believed that it could not afford such complex and expensive systems. “The Army has received funding to purchase an M2A4E1 for every Bradley donated to Ukraine,” PEOGCS said in a statement this week. So, as often happens, brutal fighting in one country provokes the development of industry and technology in another. The newest Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, introduced in the United States, is unlikely to end up on the Ukrainian theater of operations in the foreseeable (and not foreseeable) future. Equipment modernized on the basis of the latest combat experience acquired no matter in which country will for a long time be used only by the army of the country of its origin. Source link Source link