We invite you to explore a review of the week's events and materials, a brief description of which we have compiled for you in this article.
Who Russia is Sending "Surplus" Weapons To
Earlier this month, photos of Russian weaponry in Mali surfaced online, followed by clarifications indicating that this concerns the "African Corps" of the so-called Russian Ministry of Defense, specifically mentioning seven T-72B3 tanks, five BMP-3 armored personnel carriers, and around fifty other various armored vehicles.
It is important to note that the "African Corps" is essentially a reincarnation of "Wagner," and it’s interesting to point out that Russia has reportedly found "surplus equipment" for it in quantities that may even surpass the armed forces of Mali.
Fiber-Optic Drones
"Madyar's Birds" recently reported that Ukraine now has domestic fiber-optic drones, which have a significant flight range of up to 41 km, with production rates reaching up to a thousand units per month.
This will be an important weapon for targeting primarily the artillery and anti-aircraft missile systems of the Russian occupying forces. We explain what the existence of such drones signifies.
Self-Propelled Artillery for Ukraine
Denmark has sent not only all 19 of its Caesar self-propelled howitzers to Ukraine but also M109A3s that were refurbished from storage, and has somehow acquired Soviet 122-mm 2S1 "Gvozdika" for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Notably, this transfer occurred without any announcement.
Moreover, the information about this was only obtained because the Danish government "silently" updated the list of weapons and military equipment transferred to Ukraine. While other governments provide additional information about the expansion of aid, the Danish did not publicize it. The update of the list was noted by Danish security analyst Hans Tino Hansen.
How to Counter the "Oreshnik"
Ukraine currently lacks systems capable of intercepting medium and intercontinental ballistic missiles, including the so-called "Oreshnik," as stated by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Oleksandr Syrskyi, during his interview.
This information, which was obvious to those familiar with the capabilities and purposes of various anti-aircraft missile systems, clearly came as a surprise to many. We discuss why Patriot cannot counter the "Oreshnik" and what is truly needed.
Turkey and Mongolia
Turkey will build a factory in Mongolia for the production of small arms ammunition. Additionally, the Mongolian Ministry of Defense aims to establish a factory for various types of drones on its territory with Turkey's assistance.
Furthermore, since 2016, Turkey has assumed responsibility for training military personnel and officers of the Mongolian armed forces at its military educational institutions. We discuss perhaps the most unusual military alliance in the world.