southfront--2020-05-28--Afrin Liberation Forces Claim It Killed Nine Turkish-Backed Militants In New Operations

The Afrin Liberation Forces ( ALF ) announced on May 28 that their units had carried out a series of @ @ @ @ @ northern Aleppo .
In an official statement , the Kurdish guerilla group claimed that nine @ @ @ @ @ others were injured in the new operations , which were summarized as follows : The @ @ @ @ @ proxies responded to these operations by shelling the remaining Kurdish-held towns in southern Afrin .
@ @ @ @ @ the shelling damaged civilian properties as well as farmlands .
The ALF is increasing its @ @ @ @ @ .
The guerilla group has become a serious threat to Turkey ’ s proxies in @ @ @ @ @ military is yet to address the threat .
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The Afrin Liberation Forces (ALF) announced on May 28 that their units had carried out a series of operations against Turkish forces in northern Aleppo.
In an official statement, the Kurdish guerilla group claimed that nine militants were killed and two others were injured in the new operations, which were summarized as follows:
On May 17, two separate attacks with improvised explosive devices (IEDs) targeted gatherings of Turkish forces in the occupied area of Afrin. Two Turkish militants, including a field commander known as Abu Amir Tell Rifaat, were killed.
Another operation targeted militants in the town of Azaz. However, the results of the operation remain unknown.
Another operation targeted militants in the town of Azaz. However, the results of the operation remain unknown. On May 18, a fortified position of Turkish-backed militants in the outskirt of the town of Mare was targeted. Four militants were killed. In another attack, a Turkish-backed militant was shot near Mare by a sniper. The militant was immediately killed.
On May 19, an IED targeted a vehicle of Turkish-backed militants on a road linking the towns of ‘Alkana and Jaqla in southern Afrin. A militant was killed and another was injured. The vehicle was also damaged.
On May 23, a gathering of Turkish-backed militants in Afrin’s city center was targeted with an IED. One militant was injured.
On the same day, a Turkish-backed militant was shot and killed in the vicinity of Mare by a sniper.
On the same day, a Turkish-backed militant was shot and killed in the vicinity of Mare by a sniper. On May 25, a checkpoint of Turkish-backed militants near the al-Mahmudiyah neighborhood in Afrin’s city center was targeted with an IED. A vehicle was destroyed. Another IED attack targeted a vehicle of Turkish-backed militants on Afrin-Azaz road. The vehicle was damaged in the attack.
The Turkish military and its Syrian proxies responded to these operations by shelling the remaining Kurdish-held towns in southern Afrin. According to the ALF, the shelling damaged civilian properties as well as farmlands.
The ALF is increasing its attacks and developing its tactics. The guerilla group has become a serious threat to Turkey’s proxies in northern Aleppo. The Turkish military is yet to address the threat.
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southfront--2020-05-28--Syrian Army, Locals Intercept Two U.S. Patrols In Northern Al-Hasakah (Video)

The Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) and pro-government locals intercepted two U.S. patrols in northern al-Hasakah in the last two days .
Army troops intercepted the first patrol , which consisted of four armored vehicles , on May 27 .
The incident took place near al-Durdarah , which is located in the countryside of the town of Tell Tamr .
U.S. forces were forced to retreat .
A day later , government supporters prevented a U.S. patrol from passing through their towns , al-Qahera and al-Dishisha , also near Tell Tamr .
According to the Syrian Arab News Agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the “ U.S .
occupation ” and stoned the patrol , eventually forcing it to retreat .
The SAA has been collaborating with government supporters in northern al-Hasakah to restrict U.S. forces ’ movements for several months now .
Many patrols were blocked while passing through the region .
The U.S. main ally in northeast Syria , the Syrian Democratic Forces ( SDF ) , attempted to end this situation by arresting civilians responsible for intercepting U.S. patrols .
Nevertheless , this move didn ’ t deter government supporters .
Despite being banned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ U.S. forces are still attempting to patrol the region in order to restate their influence there .
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The Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and pro-government locals intercepted two U.S. patrols in northern al-Hasakah in the last two days.
Army troops intercepted the first patrol, which consisted of four armored vehicles, on May 27. The incident took place near al-Durdarah, which is located in the countryside of the town of Tell Tamr. U.S. forces were forced to retreat.
A day later, government supporters prevented a U.S. patrol from passing through their towns, al-Qahera and al-Dishisha, also near Tell Tamr. According to the Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), locals chanted against the “U.S. occupation” and stoned the patrol, eventually forcing it to retreat.
The SAA has been collaborating with government supporters in northern al-Hasakah to restrict U.S. forces’ movements for several months now. Many patrols were blocked while passing through the region.
The U.S. main ally in northeast Syria, the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), attempted to end this situation by arresting civilians responsible for intercepting U.S. patrols. Nevertheless, this move didn’t deter government supporters.
Despite being banned from several areas in northern al-Hasakah, U.S. forces are still attempting to patrol the region in order to restate their influence there.
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southfront--2020-05-28--HTS-led Operations Room Claims Syrian Army Is Preparing To Resume Attack On Greater Idlib

Greater Idlib ’ s al-Fateh al-Mubeen operations room has claimed that the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) is “ threatening ” and “ amassing its troops ” to attack the northwestern region .
In an official statement , the operation room revealed that it is making preparations to repel any new attack by the army and its allies on Greater Idlib .
“ We decided to move on with many procedures which would fortify the fronts with the enemy , rise the military efficiency of the factions and unify [ our ] vision and military planning in the coming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the statement , that was released late on May 27 .
The operations room also called on everyone in Greater Idlib to support efforts of the armed factions there with “ all possible means.
” The Al-Fateh al-Mubeen operations room , which is led by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) , includes a number of Turkish-backed factions from the National Front for Liberation and the Syrian National Army .
The operations room ’ s new statement shows that HTS and its allies are taking advantage of the current @ @ @ @ @ @ @ military capabilities .
If Turkey fails to put an end to this manipulative behavior , the SAA could launch a new operation in the region .
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Greater Idlib’s al-Fateh al-Mubeen operations room has claimed that the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) is “threatening” and “amassing its troops” to attack the northwestern region.
In an official statement, the operation room revealed that it is making preparations to repel any new attack by the army and its allies on Greater Idlib.
“We decided to move on with many procedures which would fortify the fronts with the enemy, rise the military efficiency of the factions and unify [our] vision and military planning in the coming period,” the operations room said in the statement, that was released late on May 27.
The operations room also called on everyone in Greater Idlib to support efforts of the armed factions there with “all possible means.”
The Al-Fateh al-Mubeen operations room, which is led by al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), includes a number of Turkish-backed factions from the National Front for Liberation and the Syrian National Army.
The operations room’s new statement shows that HTS and its allies are taking advantage of the current ceasefire in Greater Idlib to build their military capabilities. If Turkey fails to put an end to this manipulative behavior, the SAA could launch a new operation in the region.
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southfront--2020-05-28--Turkish Army And Russian Military Police Held 13th Joint Patrol In Idlib (Map, Photos, Video)

On May 28 , the Russian Military Police and the Turkish Army held a 13th joint patrol on the M4 @ @ @ @ @ southern Idlib .
According to the available photo and video evidence , the patrol reached @ @ @ @ @ Shalaya .
Supporters of Idlib radicals once again protestested against the implementation of the de-escalation @ @ @ @ @ notable provocations took place in the area .
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On May 28, the Russian Military Police and the Turkish Army held a 13th joint patrol on the M4 highway in Syria’s southern Idlib. According to the available photo and video evidence, the patrol reached the eastern entrance of Kafr Shalaya.
TR-RF Mutabakatı çerçevesinde; İdlib’deki M4 Karayolunda, kara ve hava unsurlarının katılımıyla 13’üncü Türk-Rus Birleşik Kara Devriyesi icra edildi.#MSB #TSK pic.twitter.com/uaeklw3y0p — T.C. Millî Savunma Bakanlığı (@tcsavunma) May 28, 2020
Supporters of Idlib radicals once again protestested against the implementation of the de-escalation agreement. However, no notable provocations took place in the area.
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southfront--2020-05-29--US Charges Former Member Of Venezuela’s National Assembly With ‘Narcoterrorism’

The US is adding another round of ‘ lawfare ’ to its already vast repertoire of attacks against the government and people of Venezuela in its effort to regain control over one of the last corners of its backyard in Latin America that remains independently minded and governed .
In Colombia the latest operation would be called a judicial ‘ false positive ’ , as it appears fabricated out of evidence-free allegations and dubious accusations to prepare the way for more drastic forms of intervention if Venezuela can ’ t be subdued by other means .
No evidence was presented @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of an anonymous witness .
Specifically , on Wednesday Federal prosecutors in New York accused a former Venezuelan lawmaker of participating in ‘ narco-terrorism ’ in an indictment claiming that a cartel headed by government leaders conspired with the ‘ terrorist ’ groups Hezbollah and Hamas to commit attacks against the U.S .
Presumably it is intended to back up the US ’ announcement in March of this year that it is offering a reward of $ 15 million for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro , and $ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures in the government and armed forces .
The flip side is that the US has been offering many of the same people large sums of money and protection if they agree to betray their president and their people and turn their country into yet another US dominion .
The U.S. Attorney ’ s Office in Manhattan accused Adel El Zabayar of conspiracy to commit narcoterrorist acts , conspiracy to import cocaine , and two weapons-related offences .
If found guilty , he could face 10 years to life in prison .
El @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Federation of Arab Associations and Entities and was previously a member of the country ’ s National Assembly .
According to the indictment , El Zabayar is an active member of the Cartel de los Soles , or Cartel of the Suns , a network of officials of the Nicolás Maduro regime involved in drug trafficking .
The cartel allegedly includes Maduro himself and his number two , Diosdado Cabello .
They were both indicted along with other officials in March on charges of drug trafficking , “ narcoterrorism , ” corruption , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ allege today , for the first time , that the Cartel de los Soles sought to recruit terrorists from [ Hezbollah ] and Hamas to assist in planning and carrying out attacks on the U.S. , and that El Zabayar was instrumental as a go-between , ” said Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman .
The indictment claims that El Zabayar held several meetings in 2014 with Cabello , who instructed him to travel to Syria and Palestine to obtain weapons and recruit members of Hezbollah and Hamas to train them in Venezuela @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ to create a large terrorist cell capable of attacking United States interests on behalf of the Cartel de los Soles , ” the indictment says .
The prosecution cites the testimony of an unidentified witness who was present at these meetings but presented no further evidence .
The Justice Department declined to comment on El Zabayar ’ s whereabouts .
He reacted on Twitter to the U.S. accusation , at first saying he was surprised , then “ daring ” the department to pay his “ round-trip ticket to the USA ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ THE GUARDIANSHIP OF THE UN.
” In other tweets , he referred to the accusation as “ infamies ” , “ lies ” and “ comedy ” .
“ An honor that the empire HATES ME AS MUCH as the rest of the comrades , ” he added .
Reuters also reported that the Department of Justice is considering pressing drug-trafficking charges against Cilia Flores , Maduro ’ s wife .
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The US is adding another round of ‘lawfare’ to its already vast repertoire of attacks against the government and people of Venezuela in its effort to regain control over one of the last corners of its backyard in Latin America that remains independently minded and governed. In Colombia the latest operation would be called a judicial ‘false positive’, as it appears fabricated out of evidence-free allegations and dubious accusations to prepare the way for more drastic forms of intervention if Venezuela can’t be subdued by other means. No evidence was presented to the court other than the affirmations of an anonymous witness.
Specifically, on Wednesday Federal prosecutors in New York accused a former Venezuelan lawmaker of participating in ‘narco-terrorism’ in an indictment claiming that a cartel headed by government leaders conspired with the ‘terrorist’ groups Hezbollah and Hamas to commit attacks against the U.S.
Presumably it is intended to back up the US’ announcement in March of this year that it is offering a reward of $15 million for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and $10 million for information on other senior figures in the government and armed forces. The flip side is that the US has been offering many of the same people large sums of money and protection if they agree to betray their president and their people and turn their country into yet another US dominion.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan accused Adel El Zabayar of conspiracy to commit narcoterrorist acts, conspiracy to import cocaine, and two weapons-related offences. If found guilty, he could face 10 years to life in prison.
El Zabayar is the president of the Venezuelan Federation of Arab Associations and Entities and was previously a member of the country’s National Assembly.
According to the indictment, El Zabayar is an active member of the Cartel de los Soles, or Cartel of the Suns, a network of officials of the Nicolás Maduro regime involved in drug trafficking. The cartel allegedly includes Maduro himself and his number two, Diosdado Cabello. They were both indicted along with other officials in March on charges of drug trafficking, “narcoterrorism,” corruption, and money laundering.
“We further allege today, for the first time, that the Cartel de los Soles sought to recruit terrorists from [Hezbollah] and Hamas to assist in planning and carrying out attacks on the U.S., and that El Zabayar was instrumental as a go-between,” said Manhattan U.S. Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman.
The indictment claims that El Zabayar held several meetings in 2014 with Cabello, who instructed him to travel to Syria and Palestine to obtain weapons and recruit members of Hezbollah and Hamas to train them in Venezuela.
Cabello explained that the purpose was “to create a large terrorist cell capable of attacking United States interests on behalf of the Cartel de los Soles,” the indictment says.
Weapons allegedly obtained by El Zabayar included rocket-propelled grenade launchers, AK-103 assault rifles and sniper rifles.
The prosecution cites the testimony of an unidentified witness who was present at these meetings but presented no further evidence.
The Justice Department declined to comment on El Zabayar’s whereabouts. He reacted on Twitter to the U.S. accusation, at first saying he was surprised, then “daring” the department to pay his “round-trip ticket to the USA” to respond to the accusation “UNDER THE GUARDIANSHIP OF THE UN.”
In other tweets, he referred to the accusation as “infamies”, “lies” and “comedy”. “An honor that the empire HATES ME AS MUCH as the rest of the comrades,” he added.
Reuters also reported that the Department of Justice is considering pressing drug-trafficking charges against Cilia Flores, Maduro’s wife.
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southfront--2020-05-29--How Trump Tries To Tame the Social Media Shrew

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting social media companies on Thursday , days after Twitter called two of his tweets “ potentially misleading.
” Speaking from the Oval Office ahead of signing the order , Trump said the move was to “ defend free speech from one of the gravest dangers it has faced in American history.
” As CNN reports , the order marks a dramatic escalation by Trump in his war with tech companies as they struggle with the growing problem of misinformation on social media .
The President has regularly accused sites of censoring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acknowledged that legal challenges to the order are on the horizon , saying he was “ sure they ’ ll be doing a lawsuit.
” “ Trump and conservatives have long complained that tech platforms algorithmically censor right-wing voices .
The claims derive from a perception that Silicon Valley ’ s largely left-leaning workforce has designed social media products to discriminate against conservatives , though the companies strongly deny the allegations .
Last year , the White House set up a website to solicit complaints from the public about tech companies ’ perceived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for an examination of NBC ’ s television license .
“ The Radical Left is in total command & control of Facebook , Instagram , Twitter and Google.
” The measure specifically cites Twitter for “ selectively ” applying warning labels to “ certain tweets.
” It also faults Google for helping the Chinese government surveil its citizens ; Twitter for spreading Chinese propaganda ; and Facebook for profiting from Chinese advertising .
Tech companies are pushing back on the order .
Facebook and Google said Trump ’ s proposal risks harming the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ executive order , the Commerce Department would ask the Federal Communications Commission for new regulations clarifying when a company ’ s conduct might violate the good faith provisions of Section 230 , potentially making it easier for tech companies to be sued .
The order instructs the Justice Department to consult with state attorneys general on allegations of anti-conservative bias .
It bans federal agencies from advertising on platforms that have allegedly violated Section 230 ’ s good-faith principles .
So , who are some of these social media companies and tech companies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large proportion of the world ’ s most-used social media platforms ?
Google , Facebook , Twitter and Instagram are singled out for mention .
While the largest individual shareholders and senior executives receive almost all the attention ( as with many of the other companies mentioned here ) , the largest institutional investors of Twitter , Inc. are Vanguard Group ( 10.6 % ) , Blackrock ( 7 % ) , Morgan Stanley ( 6.1 % ) and State Street Corporation ( 4.5 % ) , between them around 28 % ( @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the largest mutual fund holders through a range of investment vehicles .
Vanguard , Blackrock and State Street are also among the 5 largest shareholders of Morgan Stanley .
Facebook acquired the WhatsApp messaging and calling platform in 2014 .
It acquired Instagram in 2012 , and has purchased a variety of other technology and data collection companies with capabilities with many diverse capabilities such as face recognition technology .
The largest institutional investors of Facebook are Vanguard ( 7.4 % ) , Capital R & M ( 6.9 % ) , Fidelity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , State Street ( 4 % ) and Blackrock ( 2.4 % ) – between them around 28.7 % .
The largest institutional investors of Google are Vanguard ( 7.4 % ) , Capital R & M ( 5 % ) , Fidelity M & R ( 4 % ) , State Street ( 3.9 % ) and Blackrock ( 2.4 % ) – between them around 22.8 % .
And who owns CNN , for that matter , one of the bastions of the fourth estate and the ‘ free press ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ degrees of separation AT & T is the parent company ( via Time Warner ) .
So who are the largest shareholders of AT & T ?
Vanguard ( 7.8 % ) , Capital R & M ( 4.8 % ) , State Street ( 4 % ) and Blackrock is 6th with ( 2.4 % ) – between them around 19 % .
How about Silicon Valley ?
Just to take two examples , the four largest shareholders of Microsoft are Vanguard ( 7 % ) , Blackrock ( 4 % ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Capital R & M ( 4 % ) : of Apple Vanguard ( 7 % ) , Berkshire Hathway ( 5 % ) , Blackrock ( 3 % ) and State Street ( 4 % ) .
The same financial/ investment fund monsters have large stakes if not between them a controlling interest in many of the most influential mass media companies , weapons producers , among many , many other key economic , industrial and technology sectors .
A more detailed of the multi-layered , interlocked financial pyramid of ownership and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ //southfront.org/the-pinnacle-of-the-pyramid-of-wealth-and-power-the-buck-stops-here/ The new executive order raises the need to reconsider the regulation of social media platforms .
Beyond this is the challenge of seeking to ensure diversity , freedom of choice and real alternatives among social media platforms , as well as deciding who should have the power to censor or control their use , and according to what principles and objectives .
What happened to freedom of speech , freedom of association , freedom of the press , etc.
?
Going a step further , how the hell have such a small @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and financial conglomerates managed to obtain control over such a staggering share of most of the major companies involved , as well as just about everything else ?
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US President Donald Trump signed an executive order targeting social media companies on Thursday, days after Twitter called two of his tweets “potentially misleading.”
Speaking from the Oval Office ahead of signing the order, Trump said the move was to “defend free speech from one of the gravest dangers it has faced in American history.”
“A small handful of social media monopolies controls a vast portion of all public and private communications in the United States,” he claimed. “They’ve had unchecked power to censor, restrict, edit, shape, hide, alter, virtually any form of communication between private citizens and large public audiences.”
As CNN reports, the order marks a dramatic escalation by Trump in his war with tech companies as they struggle with the growing problem of misinformation on social media. The President has regularly accused sites of censoring conservative speech.
On Thursday, Trump acknowledged that legal challenges to the order are on the horizon, saying he was “sure they’ll be doing a lawsuit.”
“Trump and conservatives have long complained that tech platforms algorithmically censor right-wing voices. The claims derive from a perception that Silicon Valley’s largely left-leaning workforce has designed social media products to discriminate against conservatives, though the companies strongly deny the allegations. Last year, the White House set up a website to solicit complaints from the public about tech companies’ perceived political bias, and Trump has called for an examination of NBC’s television license. “The Radical Left is in total command & control of Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Google.” The measure specifically cites Twitter for “selectively” applying warning labels to “certain tweets.” It also faults Google for helping the Chinese government surveil its citizens; Twitter for spreading Chinese propaganda; and Facebook for profiting from Chinese advertising. Tech companies are pushing back on the order. Facebook and Google said Trump’s proposal risks harming the internet and digital economy… Twitter declined to comment…”
According to the executive order, the Commerce Department would ask the Federal Communications Commission for new regulations clarifying when a company’s conduct might violate the good faith provisions of Section 230, potentially making it easier for tech companies to be sued.
The order instructs the Justice Department to consult with state attorneys general on allegations of anti-conservative bias. It bans federal agencies from advertising on platforms that have allegedly violated Section 230’s good-faith principles.
So, who are some of these social media companies and tech companies exactly that control and manage such a large proportion of the world’s most-used social media platforms? Google, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are singled out for mention.
While the largest individual shareholders and senior executives receive almost all the attention (as with many of the other companies mentioned here), the largest institutional investors of Twitter, Inc. are Vanguard Group (10.6%), Blackrock (7%), Morgan Stanley (6.1%) and State Street Corporation (4.5%), between them around 28% (directly). They are also among the largest mutual fund holders through a range of investment vehicles. Vanguard, Blackrock and State Street are also among the 5 largest shareholders of Morgan Stanley.
Facebook acquired the WhatsApp messaging and calling platform in 2014. It acquired Instagram in 2012, and has purchased a variety of other technology and data collection companies with capabilities with many diverse capabilities such as face recognition technology. The largest institutional investors of Facebook are Vanguard (7.4%), Capital R&M (6.9%), Fidelity M&R (5%), State Street (4%) and Blackrock (2.4%) – between them around 28.7%.
The largest institutional investors of Google are Vanguard (7.4%), Capital R&M (5%), Fidelity M&R (4%), State Street (3.9%) and Blackrock (2.4%) – between them around 22.8%.
And who owns CNN, for that matter, one of the bastions of the fourth estate and the ‘free press’? Apparently, through one or two degrees of separation AT&T is the parent company (via Time Warner). So who are the largest shareholders of AT&T? Vanguard (7.8%), Capital R&M (4.8%), State Street (4%) and Blackrock is 6th with (2.4%) – between them around 19%.
How about Silicon Valley? Just to take two examples, the four largest shareholders of Microsoft are Vanguard (7%), Blackrock (4%), State Street (4%) and Capital R&M (4%): of Apple Vanguard (7%), Berkshire Hathway (5%), Blackrock (3%) and State Street (4%).
The same financial/ investment fund monsters have large stakes if not between them a controlling interest in many of the most influential mass media companies, weapons producers, among many, many other key economic, industrial and technology sectors.
A more detailed of the multi-layered, interlocked financial pyramid of ownership and control is available at: https://southfront.org/the-pinnacle-of-the-pyramid-of-wealth-and-power-the-buck-stops-here/
The new executive order raises the need to reconsider the regulation of social media platforms. Beyond this is the challenge of seeking to ensure diversity, freedom of choice and real alternatives among social media platforms, as well as deciding who should have the power to censor or control their use, and according to what principles and objectives. What happened to freedom of speech, freedom of association, freedom of the press, etc.?
Going a step further, how the hell have such a small number of relatively recently established investment funds and financial conglomerates managed to obtain control over such a staggering share of most of the major companies involved, as well as just about everything else?
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southfront--2020-05-29--Several Syrian Soldiers, Militants Reportedly Killed In Southern Idlib Clashes

On May 29 , heavy clashes broke out between the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) and al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay ’ at Tahrir al-Sham ( HTS ) in the southern Idlib countryside , according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights ( SOHR ) .
The London-based monitoring group claimed that the clashes began when the army launched an attack on militants ’ positions around the town of Fatterah .
According to the SOHR , five service members of the SAA and its allies were killed in the clashes .
HTS also lost at least three of its militants .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pro-government sources didn ’ t report any attack on HTS ’ positions in Fatterah .
Furthermore , the claims of losses in the SAA ’ s ranks are yet to be verified .
HTS and its allies are violating the ceasefire in Greater Idlib on a regular basis .
A day earlier , the militants announced they are preparing to repel a new large-scale attack by the SAA on the region .
The announcement that was likely meant to justify their violations .
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On May 29, heavy clashes broke out between the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in the southern Idlib countryside, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).
The London-based monitoring group claimed that the clashes began, when the army launched an attack on militants’ positions around the town of Fatterah.
According to the SOHR, five service members of the SAA and its allies were killed in the clashes. HTS also lost at least three of its militants.
“The death toll is still expected to rise, as some of the wounded are in a critical condition,” the SOHR’s report reads.
The SOHR claims are questionable as pro-government sources didn’t report any attack on HTS’ positions in Fatterah. Furthermore, the claims on losses in the SAA ranks are yet to be verified.
HTS and its allies violate the ceasefire in Greater Idlib on a regular basis. A day earlier, the militants announced that they were preparing to repel a new large-scale attack by the SAA in the region. The announcement was likely designed to justify their own ceasefire violations.
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southfront--2020-05-29--Donbas: War Of Attrition

Donbas: War Of Attrition

Originally appeared at Vpk-news ; Translated by AlexD exclusively for SouthFront The LDPR may repeat the tragedy of the defeat of Serbian Krajina For the Russian viewer and reader , since Novorossiya “ disappeared ” from the media in the spring of 2015 , it is as if there is no war in Donbas .
“ Are they still fighting there ?
” , Russians ask in surprise , if they happen to meet a volunteer on holiday .
Meanwhile , the distant place is only a hundred and fifty versts [ Translator ’ s note : a verst is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to 1.07 kilometres ] from Rostov .
It would be possible to call the current phase of the war in the Donbas a “ low-intensity conflict ” if both sides did not have a special desire to continue it .
However , the desire of the Ukrainian political leadership to return the Donbas and the military leadership at any cost – to take revenge for the defeats of 2014-2015 – has not promised and does not promise any “ low intensity ” .
What ’ s happening ?
What are the daily realities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ What are the goals and objectives of the Ukrainian Armed Forces ( UAF ) , with what means can they achieve them ?
Sensibly assessing the chances of a confrontation with the Russian army prepared for a counter-attack and most importantly , ordered to do so , the Ukrainian military is waiting .
They are waiting for the moment of a large-scale economic and political crisis in Russia , which can paralyse the Russian leadership and minimise the chances that such an order will be received by the troops in a timely manner @ @ @ @ @ @ @ problems of Russia will not slow down the impact on the Ukraine either , the uninvolved will simply be crushed by the wreckage of the “ hated empire ” , but it will happen later .
And the timely attack of the UAF in Donbas is the first step to minimise future troubles at the expense of Russia .
Waiting for favourable political conditions for the recurrence of the Croatian “ storm ” , who , in a matter of days , swept away the Serbian Krajina , the UAF does not stop @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most favourable military conditions for this .
The cornerstone of such a favourable military situation is the maximum possible reduction of combat efficiency of the National Militia Corps of the republics , which in 2014-2015 were transformed into the People ’ s Militia .
That is , the Ukrainian fighters need to kill as many defenders of Donbas as possible , and to convince the rest that the resistance is useless .
To achieve this , the UAF simply needs to consistently realise its numerical superiority as a country with a conscript army @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Donbas .
The essence of daily battles on the LPR , the contact line , from Shirokino to the village of Lugansk : the Ukrainian army , bearing quite acceptable losses and getting invaluable combat experience every day , puts the defenders of the republics before the choice – either to retreat or to bear losses commensurate with the UAF , which in their numbers are unacceptable .
And the next repetition of the cycle will facilitate either further advances of the UAF , or causing new damage to the troops of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come face to face with two or three opponents of comparable size in a street fight knows , even a double advantage of the opponent dramatically reduces the chances of victory/survival .
Most of the “ wonders ” in the world history of military battles , achieved by the incredible steadfastness of soldiers and genius of the commanders of one side and the short-sightedness and passivity of the other , are victories “ only ” over the two- or three-times superior enemy .
You can defeat them only if you are above your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ And with this the republics have problems – technically , the UAF are now equipped , on average , a head higher than the people ’ s militia .
It may be argued that this is not so important in the context of positional warfare .
Let the doubters serve as ordinary men in the Lugansk or Donetsk infantry and feel how important it is to have quality technical superiority .
You can be a hero , but if the enemy is guaranteed to destroy you before you reach the border of effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the positivity of the war , first of all , it is worth mentioning the positions we are talking about .
In fact , unilateral compliance of the Lugansk and Donetsk to the Second Minsk Agreement led to the fact that since spring 2015 , the vast majority of the elevations in the gray zone between the belligerents were occupied and strengthened by the UFA .
Later on , the ban on the massive use of heavy weapons allowed them to move almost everywhere to the correct siege of the “ support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ point of view of classic schemes of positional defence , the density of corps troops on the LPR is ridiculous .
It can not be said that the militia units on duty control or cover some areas .
With a front of ten , fifteen , or even twenty kilometres , a battalion that puts one of its companies on the front line in rotation can only “ observe ” it .
And then only if it finds enough inventory items and provides communication .
It is usually not necessary to talk about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is good if from neighbouring positions at least the fire of large-caliber machine guns can cover the gaps .
The enemy , in turn , can not only maintain the necessary density of battle formations , but also everywhere installs on the power line poles , towers , masts rotary video cameras with modern optics , providing a constant good view of the advanced positions of the militia , even without UVAs .
In such a situation , no matter what profitable position to take at the prevailing altitude , the enemy , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ preponderance in firing capabilities ( because he did not care about the truce and ceasefire ) , simply surrounds it with his “ supporters ” and observation unit , “ squeezing ” it on its flanks .
With a constant , very accurate , UAV-corrected artillery fire , the enemy damages the garrison of the position , sniper fire , automatic grenade launchers and large-caliber machine guns block approaches to the position , making even trivial things like troops rotation , food and ammunition delivery very dangerous and difficult .
In the end @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either to accept that this position is a source of constant losses for you , or to leave it , so that after a few months to face exactly the same situation at the next turn .
Retreat or lose people , retreat – retreat again or lose people .
The only “ antidote ” invented by fighters and militia commanders against this unsuccessful tactic of advancing UAF is digging .
Dig communication passages that allow you to get into positions without being exposed to enemy sniper fire .
Build deep dugouts-shelters that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
But it is simply impossible to overtake the pace of earthworks of a superior enemy .
In addition , trenches that crumble over time should be constantly cleared .
Mechanisation of this work is impossible – at any loud sound of work in the trenches and on the observed movement , the enemy raises the UAV and conducts very accurate corrected mortar fire .
At the same time , the UAF during the truce excavators are freely driven to the front edge to dig up caponiers for equipment or shelter for personnel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” hill on the southern wing of the front , near Kominternovo , whose months-long siege began in 2018 and ended with the surrender of this position in the spring of 2019 , is very characteristic .
This is a glaring example of the enemy ’ s success in the described progress tactics .
The height was held for many months under continuous attacks by the soldiers of the reconnaissance company of the 9th separate marine regiment of the DPR People ’ s Militia Corps .
At a certain point because of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ war , the rate of destruction of fortifications at height by the enemy began to exceed the rate of their restoration by a small garrison of this position .
The enemy controlled by fire the approaches to it , so that as a result “ Daring ” became a constant source of losses , which paid for visual control of the surrounding area .
In “ Minsk ” conditions , it ’ s almost useless : how to effectively hit the identified targets , if the artillery and mortars should be silent ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the order was to leave the heights .
Soon it turned out that the height “ works ” in both directions : we had to leave the neighbouring positions , “ Seven ” and “ Plate ” .
The attempt to return the “ Daring ” ended in failure and losses .
As a result , the UAF came close to Kominternovo and the settlement finally went down in anticipation of Shirokono ’ s fate , which was handed over to the UAFchiks in early 2016 .
In addition to the destruction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure on the fighters , providing a sense of hopelessness , is very important .
The enemy , of course , takes this into account and constantly strives to demonstrate its technical superiority and demonstrates with impunity in a demonstrative and effective manner .
For example , when working with mortars for any reason , such as another “ truce-all-truce ” , it is not at all decent , the enemy very effectively , without sparing ammunition and barrels ’ resources , using the 30 mm guns of their BMP-2 , often from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a “ beemer ” working from behind the hill , can only be done with artillery , corrected with UAVs , which do not exist and can not work in the LDR .
Alas , throughout the war , almost all of the People ’ s Militia drones constantly working on the front line are commercial DJI Phantom and Mavic quad-copters .
Already in 2017-2018 in some areas of the front there was effective work of “ silencers ” of the UAF , blocking control signals and GPS .
An asymmetrical response @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a fishing line – so that they would not be taken away .
Flying over the enemy , behind the front trench for most air observers was impossible , only to rise above one ’ s trench as a tethered blimp from World War I .
After a while , in the most important areas of the LDR , the power and coverage of the “ silencers ” reached such a level that it was not even possible to take off : GPS satellite signals near the ground were completely extinguished .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ republics actually went blind : what can you see when you lift a “ quadric ” in our own rear ?
The militia has no means everywhere and all the time , as the UAF , to actively counter even the simplest commercial quadcopters of the enemy .
The rate of artisanal production of Donetsk “ silencers ” “ Terrikon M2N ” declared “ up to two complexes per year ” – a drop in the ocean .
At the same time , the enemy is increasing the number of drones constantly hovering @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ones .
For the Ukraine , this war is real , it is in every news releases , independent – a warring country , and as a result , not only the Ukrainian military-industrial complex supplies the army with its new products , but also volunteer organisations , relying on private donations , saturate the troops with serial reconnaissance aircraft that search for targets ( including at night ) , and shock heavy copters that hit detected targets with 82-mm mortar mines and hand-shaped grenades .
The artillery fire of the UAF batteries @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) , clearly shows that if one artillery is firing all the time , and the other is forbidden to shoot all the time , sooner or later the first will start shooting better than the second .
Given the balance of forces of the parties on the number and caliber artillery guns ( for one battery of 120mm mortars on our side , two batteries of 122mm howitzers on the enemy ’ s side , for our one battery of 122mm howitzers , two-three batteries of 152mm guns of the enemy ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ audience of this war , commenting on the pictures with questions like : when did the militia give permission for “ payback ” ?
When will the artillery of the People ’ s Militia move from an occasional short , “ partisan response ” to attempts to suppress the UAF artillery in protracted duels ?
Answer : the enemy ’ s batteries will simply destroy the People ’ s Militia ’ s “ artti ” , crushing it with the number and accuracy of volleys .
Five years of “ Minsk ” have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Minsk Agreements saved the UAF from defeat to the situation when they also save us from the defeat by the republic .
The technological lag of the People ’ s Militia compared to the UAF is simply monstrous and every day of the existence of such a situation is paid for with the lives of the defenders of the republics .
The enemy actively and everywhere uses sniper teams armed with modern large-caliber and long-range snipers , including night and thermal sights .
At the same time , the standard armament of snipers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with PSO-1 sight with an effective firing range several times less than that of the enemy .
Equipping anti-tank guns of the Second World War with optics , PTRs and PTRDs , does not make their shooting a sniper – neither the barrels of the PTR , nor 14.5mm ammunition from the KPVT machine gun do not give sniper accuracy at the required distances .
While the Internet propagandists were foaming at the mouth to prove that the mass receipt by the Ukrainian army of American anti-tank missiles “ Javelin ” will not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donbas , the Ukrainian military-industrial complex supplied the troops with ATGMs of its own production , the “ Stugna-P ” and “ Corsair ” .
In 2019 , the mass use of “ Stugna-P ” began in the Donbas and practice has confirmed that the enemy can confidently hit this ATGM moving targets at a distance of up to five kilometres .
As a result , rock roads in the immediate rear of the People ’ s Militia were covered in many areas , and after demonstrative successful launches with the dead and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ even more difficult to supply these advanced positions .
Without any “ Javelins ” ( which the UAF , of course , also receives ) , the balance of forces looks quite caricatured – now , repeating the Croatian “ Storm ” , the UAF will first send their subversive reconnaissance units with ATGMs to the LDR and successfully isolate our advanced “ support ” from the reinforcements approaches , and then will be able to cover the flanks of their attacking groups with mass use of modern ATGMs from the tank counterattacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and if they follow .
In turn , the use of ATGM in the People ’ s Militia is still limited to the Soviet complexes “ Fagot ” and “ Competition ” , missiles and launchers of which , due to expired storage and operation periods , are faulty and do not work properly .
When to wait for the “ Storm ” Of course , the reader , fascinated by the bravura reports from Syria , will have a question about the possible surprise of the Ukrainian offensive .
How can “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of such a large-scale offensive operation ?
How can so many troops and supplies be brought to the front without being noticed ?
First , every day in order to instantly crush the defence of the republics at the right moment , fewer and fewer troops are required – every day experienced soldiers on our side die in an unequal battle , and soldiers of a numerically superior enemy receive combat experience and new equipment .
The UAF-2020 is not the same army with which the Ukraine entered this war in the spring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ People ’ s Militia in 2020 in terms of personnel is not the militia of 2014 .
At the front – they are usually 45-55-year-old lieutenants and captains , commanding either soldiers of the same age , or 18-20-year-old youngsters .
Thus , a significant part of the People ’ s Militia fighters , the most experienced and motived , simply for health reasons will not withstand the loads of several days of continuous maneuverable combined-arms battles .
Unfortunately , there are not so many strong , intelligent 25-35-year old men who would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ targets for Ukrainian snipers and artillery for the sake of returning the Donbas to the Ukraine , spelled out in the Minsk Agreements .
Second , how many troops does the enemy need ?
The enemy has already crated and constantly maintains a three-or five-fold numerical advantage at the front .
In regular rotations when changing brigades on the front line , it can easily mask the necessary movement of ammunition and fuel .
Third , the capabilities of the People ’ s Militia will be further reduced by the enemy ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ offensive in warehouses , parks with military equipment and other objects of the republics ’ People ’ s Militia .
The capabilities of these saboteurs have been confirmed for several years by successful arson attacks on ammunition depots ( Donetsk ) , bridges blown up ( Krasny Luch ) , and tanks burned at People ’ s Militia ’ s ranges ( Torez ) .
For many years , these questions about the technical level and real combat capability of the People ’ s Militia were met with the same answer both in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the military leadership of the republics : “ Russia will help , there can ’ t be a situation in which it won ’ t help ” .
Now , in the summer of 2020 , with the development of a severe economic and political crisis in Russia , there is a situation where the reaction of the Russian Federation to the transition of the UAF to the offensive in the Donbas may be slow or it may not follow at all .
There are too many well-wishers who suggest that it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , closing their eyes for a couple of days , until “ the Ukrainian authorities restore control over these territories ” .
This is not Crimea , it is possible .
It ’ s still “ wrong way up ” .
Only a sharp and clearly expressed position of public opinion in Russia on the Donbas , stated decisively and , can reverse this kind of indecision of the Russian authorities .
But in order for this position to be formed , for the necessary changes to take place in the position of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ order to be issued , time is needed .
Will the Donbas be able to hold out for these next few days ?
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Originally appeared at Vpk-news; Translated by AlexD exclusively for SouthFront
The LDPR may repeat the tragedy of the defeat of Serbian Krajina
For the Russian viewer and reader, since Novorossiya “disappeared” from the media in the spring of 2015, it is as if there is no war in Donbas. “Are they still fighting there?”, Russians ask in surprise, if they happen to meet a volunteer on holiday. Meanwhile, the distant place is only a hundred and fifty versts [Translator’s note: a verst is an old Russian measure unit, equivalent to 1.07 kilometres] from Rostov. It would be possible to call the current phase of the war in the Donbas a “low-intensity conflict” if both sides did not have a special desire to continue it.
However, the desire of the Ukrainian political leadership to return the Donbas and the military leadership at any cost – to take revenge for the defeats of 2014-2015 – has not promised and does not promise any “low intensity”. What’s happening? What are the daily realities of the front line in Donbas? What are the goals and objectives of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF), with what means can they achieve them?
The “Croatian routine” in Donbas?
Sensibly assessing the chances of a confrontation with the Russian army prepared for a counter-attack and most importantly, ordered to do so, the Ukrainian military is waiting. They are waiting for the moment of a large-scale economic and political crisis in Russia, which can paralyse the Russian leadership and minimise the chances that such an order will be received by the troops in a timely manner. Of course, any large-scale economic problems of Russia will not slow down the impact on the Ukraine either, the uninvolved will simply be crushed by the wreckage of the “hated empire”, but it will happen later. And the timely attack of the UAF in Donbas is the first step to minimise future troubles at the expense of Russia. Waiting for favourable political conditions for the recurrence of the Croatian “storm”, who, in a matter of days, swept away the Serbian Krajina, the UAF does not stop working for a day to get the most favourable military conditions for this.
The cornerstone of such a favourable military situation is the maximum possible reduction of combat efficiency of the National Militia Corps of the republics, which in 2014-2015 were transformed into the People’s Militia. That is, the Ukrainian fighters need to kill as many defenders of Donbas as possible, and to convince the rest that the resistance is useless. To achieve this, the UAF simply needs to consistently realise its numerical superiority as a country with a conscript army and a population ten times larger than the Donbas.
The essence of daily battles on the LPR, the contact line, from Shirokino to the village of Lugansk: the Ukrainian army, bearing quite acceptable losses and getting invaluable combat experience every day, puts the defenders of the republics before the choice – either to retreat or to bear losses commensurate with the UAF, which in their numbers are unacceptable. And the next repetition of the cycle will facilitate either further advances of the UAF, or causing new damage to the troops of the republics. Anyone who happened to come face to face with two or three opponents of comparable size in a street fight knows, even a double advantage of the opponent dramatically reduces the chances of victory/survival. Most of the “wonders” in the world history of military battles, achieved by the incredible steadfastness of soldiers and genius of the commanders of one side and the short-sightedness and passivity of the other, are victories “only” over the two- or three-times superior enemy. You can defeat them only if you are above your opponent’s head in quality. And with this the republics have problems – technically, the UAF are now equipped, on average, a head higher than the people’s militia.
Anatomy of the modern trench warfare
It may be argued that this is not so important in the context of positional warfare. Let the doubters serve as ordinary men in the Lugansk or Donetsk infantry and feel how important it is to have quality technical superiority. You can be a hero, but if the enemy is guaranteed to destroy you before you reach the border of effective heroism, it becomes meaningless.
Speaking of the positivity of the war, first of all, it is worth mentioning the positions we are talking about. In fact, unilateral compliance of the Lugansk and Donetsk to the Second Minsk Agreement led to the fact that since spring 2015, the vast majority of the elevations in the gray zone between the belligerents were occupied and strengthened by the UFA. Later on, the ban on the massive use of heavy weapons allowed them to move almost everywhere to the correct siege of the “support” of the militia.
From the point of view of classic schemes of positional defence, the density of corps troops on the LPR is ridiculous. It cannot be said that the militia units on duty control or cover some areas. With a front of ten, fifteen, or even twenty kilometres, a battalion that puts one of its companies on the front line in rotation can only “observe” it. And then only if it finds enough inventory items and provides communication. It is usually not necessary to talk about a full-fledged repulse of attacks: it is good if from neighbouring positions at least the fire of large-caliber machine guns can cover the gaps. The enemy, in turn, cannot only maintain the necessary density of battle formations, but also everywhere installs on the power line poles, towers, masts rotary video cameras with modern optics, providing a constant good view of the advanced positions of the militia, even without UVAs.
In such a situation, no matter what profitable position to take at the prevailing altitude, the enemy, having a numerical advantage and having a preponderance in firing capabilities (because he did not care about the truce and ceasefire), simply surrounds it with his “supporters” and observation unit, “squeezing” it on its flanks. With a constant, very accurate, UAV-corrected artillery fire, the enemy damages the garrison of the position, sniper fire, automatic grenade launchers and large-caliber machine guns block approaches to the position, making even trivial things like troops rotation, food and ammunition delivery very dangerous and difficult. In the end, after a while you are forced either to accept that this position is a source of constant losses for you, or to leave it, so that after a few months to face exactly the same situation at the next turn. Retreat or lose people, retreat – retreat again or lose people.
The only “antidote” invented by fighters and militia commanders against this unsuccessful tactic of advancing UAF is digging. Dig communication passages that allow you to get into positions without being exposed to enemy sniper fire. Build deep dugouts-shelters that can withstand the impact of mortar mines. But it is simply impossible to overtake the pace of earthworks of a superior enemy. In addition, trenches that crumble over time should be constantly cleared. Mechanisation of this work is impossible – at any loud sound of work in the trenches and on the observed movement, the enemy raises the UAV and conducts very accurate corrected mortar fire. At the same time, the UAF during the truce excavators are freely driven to the front edge to dig up caponiers for equipment or shelter for personnel.
The story of the “Daring” hill on the southern wing of the front, near Kominternovo, whose months-long siege began in 2018 and ended with the surrender of this position in the spring of 2019, is very characteristic. This is a glaring example of the enemy’s success in the described progress tactics. The height was held for many months under continuous attacks by the soldiers of the reconnaissance company of the 9th separate marine regiment of the DPR People’s Militia Corps. At a certain point because of the above-described “Minsk format” of the war, the rate of destruction of fortifications at height by the enemy began to exceed the rate of their restoration by a small garrison of this position. The enemy controlled by fire the approaches to it, so that as a result “Daring” became a constant source of losses, which paid for visual control of the surrounding area. In “Minsk” conditions, it’s almost useless: how to effectively hit the identified targets, if the artillery and mortars should be silent?
After the change of the regiment commander, the order was to leave the heights. Soon it turned out that the height “works” in both directions: we had to leave the neighbouring positions, “Seven” and “Plate”. The attempt to return the “Daring” ended in failure and losses. As a result, the UAF came close to Kominternovo and the settlement finally went down in anticipation of Shirokono’s fate, which was handed over to the UAFchiks in early 2016.
The psychology of confrontation
In addition to the destruction of our life force, the psychological pressure on the fighters, providing a sense of hopelessness, is very important. The enemy, of course, takes this into account and constantly strives to demonstrate its technical superiority and demonstrates with impunity in a demonstrative and effective manner. For example, when working with mortars for any reason, such as another “truce-all-truce”, it is not at all decent, the enemy very effectively, without sparing ammunition and barrels’ resources, using the 30 mm guns of their BMP-2, often from closed positions. To “get” such a “beemer” working from behind the hill, can only be done with artillery, corrected with UAVs, which do not exist and cannot work in the LDR.
Alas, throughout the war, almost all of the People’s Militia drones constantly working on the front line are commercial DJI Phantom and Mavic quad-copters. Already in 2017-2018 in some areas of the front there was effective work of “silencers” of the UAF, blocking control signals and GPS. An asymmetrical response from the militia was to launch drones on a fishing line – so that they would not be taken away. Flying over the enemy, behind the front trench for most air observers was impossible, only to rise above one’s trench as a tethered blimp from World War I. After a while, in the most important areas of the LDR, the power and coverage of the “silencers” reached such a level that it was not even possible to take off: GPS satellite signals near the ground were completely extinguished. The People’s Militia of the republics actually went blind: what can you see when you lift a “quadric” in our own rear?
The militia has no means everywhere and all the time, as the UAF, to actively counter even the simplest commercial quadcopters of the enemy. The rate of artisanal production of Donetsk “silencers” “Terrikon M2N” declared “up to two complexes per year” – a drop in the ocean. At the same time, the enemy is increasing the number of drones constantly hovering over the front line, including striking ones.
Wealth and poverty of arsenals
For the Ukraine, this war is real, it is in every news releases, independent – a warring country, and as a result, not only the Ukrainian military-industrial complex supplies the army with its new products, but also volunteer organisations, relying on private donations, saturate the troops with serial reconnaissance aircraft that search for targets (including at night), and shock heavy copters that hit detected targets with 82-mm mortar mines and hand-shaped grenades.
The artillery fire of the UAF batteries, adjusted through UAVs (including night-time), clearly shows that if one artillery is firing all the time, and the other is forbidden to shoot all the time, sooner or later the first will start shooting better than the second. Given the balance of forces of the parties on the number and caliber artillery guns (for one battery of 120mm mortars on our side, two batteries of 122mm howitzers on the enemy’s side, for our one battery of 122mm howitzers, two-three batteries of 152mm guns of the enemy), we can confidently upset the Internet audience of this war, commenting on the pictures with questions like: when did the militia give permission for “payback”? When will the artillery of the People’s Militia move from an occasional short, “partisan response” to attempts to suppress the UAF artillery in protracted duels? Answer: the enemy’s batteries will simply destroy the People’s Militia’s “artti”, crushing it with the number and accuracy of volleys. Five years of “Minsk” have led us from the situation where the Minsk Agreements saved the UAF from defeat to the situation when they also save us from the defeat by the republic.
The technological lag of the People’s Militia compared to the UAF is simply monstrous and every day of the existence of such a situation is paid for with the lives of the defenders of the republics. The enemy actively and everywhere uses sniper teams armed with modern large-caliber and long-range snipers, including night and thermal sights. At the same time, the standard armament of snipers in the republics is the SVD rifle with PSO-1 sight with an effective firing range several times less than that of the enemy. Equipping anti-tank guns of the Second World War with optics, PTRs and PTRDs, does not make their shooting a sniper – neither the barrels of the PTR, nor 14.5mm ammunition from the KPVT machine gun do not give sniper accuracy at the required distances.
While the Internet propagandists were foaming at the mouth to prove that the mass receipt by the Ukrainian army of American anti-tank missiles “Javelin” will not change the balance of power in the Donbas, the Ukrainian military-industrial complex supplied the troops with ATGMs of its own production, the “Stugna-P” and “Corsair”. In 2019, the mass use of “Stugna-P” began in the Donbas and practice has confirmed that the enemy can confidently hit this ATGM moving targets at a distance of up to five kilometres. As a result, rock roads in the immediate rear of the People’s Militia were covered in many areas, and after demonstrative successful launches with the dead and wounded on our side, it was even more difficult to supply these advanced positions. Without any “Javelins” (which the UAF, of course, also receives), the balance of forces looks quite caricatured – now, repeating the Croatian “Storm”, the UAF will first send their subversive reconnaissance units with ATGMs to the LDR and successfully isolate our advanced “support” from the reinforcements approaches, and then will be able to cover the flanks of their attacking groups with mass use of modern ATGMs from the tank counterattacks of the National Militia Corps, when and if they follow. In turn, the use of ATGM in the People’s Militia is still limited to the Soviet complexes “Fagot” and “Competition”, missiles and launchers of which, due to expired storage and operation periods, are faulty and do not work properly.
When to wait for the “Storm”
Of course, the reader, fascinated by the bravura reports from Syria, will have a question about the possible surprise of the Ukrainian offensive. How can “these half-finished Ukrainians’ ensure the secrecy of such a large-scale offensive operation? How can so many troops and supplies be brought to the front without being noticed?
First, every day in order to instantly crush the defence of the republics at the right moment, fewer and fewer troops are required – every day experienced soldiers on our side die in an unequal battle, and soldiers of a numerically superior enemy receive combat experience and new equipment. The UAF-2020 is not the same army with which the Ukraine entered this war in the spring and summer of 2014. But the People’s Militia in 2020 in terms of personnel is not the militia of 2014. At the front – they are usually 45-55-year-old lieutenants and captains, commanding either soldiers of the same age, or 18-20-year-old youngsters. Thus, a significant part of the People’s Militia fighters, the most experienced and motived, simply for health reasons will not withstand the loads of several days of continuous maneuverable combined-arms battles. Unfortunately, there are not so many strong, intelligent 25-35-year old men who would be interested in working for years as targets for Ukrainian snipers and artillery for the sake of returning the Donbas to the Ukraine, spelled out in the Minsk Agreements.
Second, how many troops does the enemy need? The enemy has already crated and constantly maintains a three-or five-fold numerical advantage at the front. In regular rotations when changing brigades on the front line, it can easily mask the necessary movement of ammunition and fuel.
Third, the capabilities of the People’s Militia will be further reduced by the enemy’s saboteurs, whose sabotage will start the offensive in warehouses, parks with military equipment and other objects of the republics’ People’s Militia. The capabilities of these saboteurs have been confirmed for several years by successful arson attacks on ammunition depots (Donetsk), bridges blown up (Krasny Luch), and tanks burned at People’s Militia’s ranges (Torez).
For many years, these questions about the technical level and real combat capability of the People’s Militia were met with the same answer both in the high offices of Moscow and in the military leadership of the republics: “Russia will help, there can’t be a situation in which it won’t help”. Now, in the summer of 2020, with the development of a severe economic and political crisis in Russia, there is a situation where the reaction of the Russian Federation to the transition of the UAF to the offensive in the Donbas may be slow or it may not follow at all. There are too many well-wishers who suggest that it is time to reset the freelance subsidised region, closing their eyes for a couple of days, until “the Ukrainian authorities restore control over these territories”. This is not Crimea, it is possible. It’s still “wrong way up”.
Only a sharp and clearly expressed position of public opinion in Russia on the Donbas, stated decisively and en masse, can reverse this kind of indecision of the Russian authorities. But in order for this position to be formed, for the necessary changes to take place in the position of the Russian leadership and for the corresponding order to be issued, time is needed. Will the Donbas be able to hold out for these next few days?
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southfront--2020-05-29--Pakistan Claims To Have Shot Down Indian Drone Over Line Of Control

The Pakistan army said on Wednesday that it had shot down an Indian ‘ quadcopter ’ along the Line of Control ( LoC ) in the disputed Kashmir region .
An army statement said the Indian quadcopter violated Pakistan ’ s airspace in Rakhchikri sector along the LoC which divides the two countries in Kashmir .
It is the second time the Pakistan army has claimed to shoot down an Indian quadcopter in less than two months .
The Pakistan army said on April 9 that it had shot down an Indian quadcopter along the LoC after it committed airspace @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ceasefire along the LoC , the de facto border between both countries in the disputed Kashmir region , in 2003 .
However , both sides routinely exchange fire and accuse each other of ceasefire violations .
The last few days have also seen renewed exchanges of gunfire across the LoC , each side accusing the other of instigating the clashes .
The ties between the two nations became particularly strained in February of 2019 when Indian Air Force jets bombed what they claimed was a Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp in retaliation for a militant @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that killed 40 police personnel , leading to a series of military clashes in which Pakistan claimed to have shot down at least one Indian plane .
Tension also heightened after India lifted the special status for the Indian-controlled Kashmir in August 2019 , abrogating Article 370 of the Indian Constitution designed to guarantee the rights of the Kashmiri people .
Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations , suspended trade relations and train service with India in response .
Relations between the two countries , which have fought three major wars since achieving their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , have remained at a very low level since then .
Earlier this month , Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan rejected accusations by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that his country had infiltrated forces across the line of control .
Speaking about occupied Kashmir , he said the “ indigenous Kashmiri resistance against Indian occupation is a direct consequence of India ’ s oppression and brutalisation ” of the people .
Leader of the Opposition and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif also rebuked India ’ s allegations .
Pakistan on Saturday had asked the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about the alleged “ terror launch pads ” near the LoC and offered full cooperation with the UN military observers for probing the accusations .
Last month , FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui had strongly rejected the “ irresponsible , spurious and totally false allegations ” against Pakistan by the Indian army chief .
Indian army chief General MM Naravane had alleged that while India was busy “ not only helping our own citizens but the rest of the world by sending medical teams and exporting medicines ” during the coronavirus crisis , Pakistan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Amid a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus , Indian troops have intensified operations in occupied Kashmir , which was split into two federally administered territories last August .
For decades , insurgents have fought against Indian rule in occupied Kashmir .
Since late March , Indian forces have killed 36 fighters , losing around 20 soldiers , including a senior army officer , during the same period , according to official data .
Several major military operations have occurred this month .
Indian troops killed four Kashmiri fighters in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ May , including the commander of the biggest separatist group fighting New Delhi in the disputed Himalayan region , a police official said .
Hundreds of Indian soldiers launched an operation after receiving intelligence that Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo was hiding in a village in south Kashmir ’ s Pulwama district .
Naikoo , 35 , had joined the fighters in 2012 .
A former maths teacher with a bounty of 1.2 million rupees ( $ 15,800 ) on his head , Naikoo was an aide to Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leading to months of unrest .
On 19 May , explosions and gunshots echoed through a densely-populated neighbourhood of Srinagar for almost 12 hours , with streets largely empty as a result of a coronavirus lockdown that has kept most residents confined to their homes .
Junaid Ahmed Sehrai , a commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and the son of a top separatist leader , was killed in the clash , police said in a statement .
Paramilitary troops and police exchanged fire with Kashmiri fighters after cordoning off part of the area .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the battle and 10 others were severely damaged , residents told .
In each case , Indian authorities subsequently disabled mobile and internet services across the Kashmir region to forestall large crowds from gathering in the streets .
Meanwhile , India ’ s relations with China are also going through a period of heightened tension as both sides reinforce their military presence around four disputed areas in the Ladakh sector .
Three of the standoff points are located around Galwan valley and the fourth , near Pangong lake .
According to the Hindustan @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Liberation Army had moved soldiers to close to these four standoff points that are seen to be an effort to stop India from upgrading its border infrastructure , particularly 60-metre long bridge across the Galwan rivulet or nallah and an observation post near the Pangong lake .
The Indian army has deployed reinforcements at the four standoff points without halting work on the border infrastructure work including the concrete Galwan bridge being built as part of a 255-km road to access Daulat Beg Oldie , the last military post south of the Karakoram @ @ @ @ @ @ @ • India Signs $ 2.3bn Deal With Turkey ’ s TAIS Shipyards For Five Fleet Support Vessels

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The Pakistan army said on Wednesday that it had shot down an Indian ‘quadcopter’ along the Line of Control (LoC) in the disputed Kashmir region.
An army statement said the Indian quadcopter violated Pakistan’s airspace in Rakhchikri sector along the LoC which divides the two countries in Kashmir.
“Pakistan Army troops shot down an Indian spying quadcopter in Rakhchikri Sector along LoC. The quadcopter had intruded 650 meters on Pakistan’s side of the LoC,” the army’s media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations, said in a brief statement.
It is the second time the Pakistan army has claimed to shoot down an Indian quadcopter in less than two months.
The Pakistan army said on April 9 that it had shot down an Indian quadcopter along the LoC after it committed airspace violation.
Pakistan and India declared a ceasefire along the LoC, the de facto border between both countries in the disputed Kashmir region, in 2003. However, both sides routinely exchange fire and accuse each other of ceasefire violations. The last few days have also seen renewed exchanges of gunfire across the LoC, each side accusing the other of instigating the clashes.
The ties between the two nations became particularly strained in February of 2019 when Indian Air Force jets bombed what they claimed was a Jaish-e-Mohammed training camp in retaliation for a militant attack in the Pulwama district of Kashmir that killed 40 police personnel, leading to a series of military clashes in which Pakistan claimed to have shot down at least one Indian plane.
Tension also heightened after India lifted the special status for the Indian-controlled Kashmir in August 2019, abrogating Article 370 of the Indian Constitution designed to guarantee the rights of the Kashmiri people. Pakistan downgraded its diplomatic relations, suspended trade relations and train service with India in response.
Relations between the two countries, which have fought three major wars since achieving their independence from the United Kingdom in 1948, have remained at a very low level since then.
Earlier this month, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan rejected accusations by Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh that his country had infiltrated forces across the line of control.
Responding to allegations of ‘terrorist launch-pads’ on the Pakistani side of the LoC and infiltration attempts, Khan remarked via Twitter that he has been “warning the world about India’s continuing efforts to find a pretext for a false flag operation against Pakistan”.
Speaking about occupied Kashmir, he said the “indigenous Kashmiri resistance against Indian occupation is a direct consequence of India’s oppression and brutalisation” of the people.
Leader of the Opposition and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif also rebuked India’s allegations.
“Jingoism is written all over Modi’s DNA. Despite fight against Covid-19, incessant violations of LoC by Indian army have become a norm with 940 such incidents recorded this year alone,” he said on Twitter. “Allegation of ‘terror launching pads’ by India is meant to whip up propaganda against Pakistan!”
Pakistan on Saturday had asked the United Nations to seek proof from India about the alleged “terror launch pads” near the LoC and offered full cooperation with the UN military observers for probing the accusations.
“Pakistan formally offers the United Nations to approach India for obtaining information of alleged launch pads and share the same with UNMOGIP, who will be welcomed to move into any area without sharing specifics with the Pakistan government to validate Indian claims,” the Foreign Office said in a media statement.
Last month, FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui had strongly rejected the “irresponsible, spurious and totally false allegations” against Pakistan by the Indian army chief.
Indian army chief General MM Naravane had alleged that while India was busy “not only helping our own citizens but the rest of the world by sending medical teams and exporting medicines” during the coronavirus crisis, Pakistan was only “exporting terror”.
Amid a nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus, Indian troops have intensified operations in occupied Kashmir, which was split into two federally administered territories last August. For decades, insurgents have fought against Indian rule in occupied Kashmir.
Since late March, Indian forces have killed 36 fighters, losing around 20 soldiers, including a senior army officer, during the same period, according to official data.
Several major military operations have occurred this month. Indian troops killed four Kashmiri fighters in gun battles in Indian-occupied Kashmir on 6 May, including the commander of the biggest separatist group fighting New Delhi in the disputed Himalayan region, a police official said.
Hundreds of Indian soldiers launched an operation after receiving intelligence that Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo was hiding in a village in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
Naikoo, 35, had joined the fighters in 2012. A former maths teacher with a bounty of 1.2 million rupees ($15,800) on his head, Naikoo was an aide to Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani who was killed in July 2016, leading to months of unrest.
“It is a major success for the troops in Kashmir,” a police spokesman said.
On 19 May, explosions and gunshots echoed through a densely-populated neighbourhood of Srinagar for almost 12 hours, with streets largely empty as a result of a coronavirus lockdown that has kept most residents confined to their homes. Junaid Ahmed Sehrai, a commander of Hizbul Mujahideen and the son of a top separatist leader, was killed in the clash, police said in a statement.
Paramilitary troops and police exchanged fire with Kashmiri fighters after cordoning off part of the area. Five homes were reduced to rubble during the battle and 10 others were severely damaged, residents told AFP.
In each case, Indian authorities subsequently disabled mobile and internet services across the Kashmir region to forestall large crowds from gathering in the streets.
Meanwhile, India’s relations with China are also going through a period of heightened tension as both sides reinforce their military presence around four disputed areas in the Ladakh sector. Three of the standoff points are located around Galwan valley and the fourth, near Pangong lake.
According to the Hindustan Times, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army had moved soldiers to close to these four standoff points that are seen to be an effort to stop India from upgrading its border infrastructure, particularly 60-metre long bridge across the Galwan rivulet or nallah and an observation post near the Pangong lake.
The Indian army has deployed reinforcements at the four standoff points without halting work on the border infrastructure work including the concrete Galwan bridge being built as part of a 255-km road to access Daulat Beg Oldie, the last military post south of the Karakoram Pass.
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southfront--2020-05-29--Car Bomb Attack Averted In Jammu And Kashmir’s Pulwama By Indian Authorities

A major attack was averted in Jammu and Kashmir after the security forces recovered a car laden with an Improvised Explosive Device ( IED ) in South Kashmir ’ s Pulwama district .
A car filled with explosives was said to be placed at a strategic location to target a security forces convoy or a defence installation .
The explosive was kept in a blue drum inside the car .
A bomb disposal squad reached the spot on the morning of May 28th .
People were evacuated from the immediate vicinity and then the car was intentionally blown up , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reports , late on the evening of May 27th , a car was intercepted by the security forces from Rajpora in South Kashmir ’ s Pulwama district .
Police had a specific input about a lone car , which was tracked to Shaadipura in Pulwama .
The driver , who is a suspected Hizbul Mujahideen member , managed to escape after an initial firefight during the night .
The plan had similarities with the 2019 Pulwama attack , which left more than 400 Central Reserve Police Force ( CRPF ) personnel killed as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ into their convoy .
“ This convoy was supposed to start from Bakshi Stadium camp at around 7:00 am and was supposed to reach Jammu .
The convoy had almost all rank officials and personnel of CRPF which were close to 400 .
It is suspected that terrorists wanted to target this convoy through a Santro Car seized and destroyed by Jammu and Kashmir police along with CRPF and Indian Army , ” a top CRPF official involved in the operation told ANI .
Just days earlier there was intelligence for a possible @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and investigation all rumors and reports .
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A major attack was averted in Jammu and Kashmir after the security forces recovered a car laden with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
A car filled with explosives was said to be placed at a strategic location to target a security forces convoy or a defence installation.
A major incident of a vehicle borne #IED blast is averted by the timely input and action by #Pulwama Police, CRPF and Army. IGP Kashmir @JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) May 28, 2020
The explosive was kept in a blue drum inside the car. A bomb disposal squad reached the spot on the morning of May 28th. People were evacuated from the immediate vicinity and then the car was intentionally blown up, instead of defused.
As per the reports, late on the evening of May 27th, a car was intercepted by the security forces from Rajpora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.
Police had a specific input about a lone car, which was tracked to Shaadipura in Pulwama.
The driver, who is a suspected Hizbul Mujahideen member, managed to escape after an initial firefight during the night.
The plan had similarities with the 2019 Pulwama attack, which left more than 400 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel killed as a suicide bomber drove an explosives-laden car into their convoy.
“This convoy was supposed to start from Bakshi Stadium camp at around 7:00 am and was supposed to reach Jammu. The convoy had almost all rank officials and personnel of CRPF which were close to 400. It is suspected that terrorists wanted to target this convoy through a Santro Car seized and destroyed by Jammu and Kashmir police along with CRPF and Indian Army,” a top CRPF official involved in the operation told ANI.
Just days earlier there was intelligence for a possible attack, so authorities were paying attention and investigation all rumors and reports.
“The vehicle was destroyed around 6 am and around 7:30 am Thursday (May 28th) parts of the destroyed vehicle were removed from an area where forces destroyed it. The operation was done in a very coordinated manner,” a senior official claimed.
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southfront--2020-05-29--Myanmar Air Force Uses Yak-130 Trainer Aircraft In Combat For First Time Ever: Video

For the first time ever a Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft was used for airstrikes by the Myanmar Air Force , a video shows .
Myanmar Air Force deployed Yak-130 combat training aircraft delivered from Russia against separatist militants in Rakhine State .
Backk in 2015 , Myanmar began purchasing Yak-130 aircraft .
A total of 12 aircraft of the type were delivered .
Along with Myanmar , Yak-130 was also purchased by Algeria , Bangladesh , Vietnam and Laos .
The video published by the separatists shows how the Yak-130 strikes with unguided rockets .
The militants are trying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ QJZ-89 Chinese heavy machine gun , but their attempt is unsuccessful .
The Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft can serve as a light attack aircraft , but it has never been utilized as such until now .
It can carry weapons in the form of aircraft bombs , as well as unguided rockets and R-73 air-to-air missiles .
L-39 combat trainers are actively used as light attack aircraft in armed conflicts in Libya and Syria , Alfa Jet .
The Russian Yak-130 will be able to become their worthy competitor in the global arms @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out to produce a fully combat-capable version of the Yak-130 .
The United Aircraft Corporation presented at the air show in Dubai a project for deep modernization of the Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft with the expansion of its combat capabilities and its transformation into a practically full-fledged combat aircraft .
Between November 17th and 21st , 2019 , at the Dubai Airshow 2019 is when the aircraft was presented .
The Russian United Aircraft Corporation brought to this exhibition the Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft manufactured by the Irkut Corporation at the Irkutsk Aviation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ show .
The brought plane was put on a static exposition with its arsenal of weapons , and also participated in demonstrations .
The head of the United Aircraft Corporation , Yuri Slyusar , while talking with reporters , spoke about the Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft presented at the air show : “ Here we represent the beginning of the project for its deep modernization – we significantly expand its combat capabilities .
It becomes not just a combat training aircraft , but to a large extent a combat aircraft .
Its training @ @ @ @ @ @ @ able to provide training for pilots on fourth and fifth generation aircraft .
We customized these increased combat capabilities just for those customers here in the Middle East , taking into account the tasks that they have to solve here.
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For the first time ever a Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft was used for airstrikes by the Myanmar Air Force, a video shows.
Rebels in Myanmar (sorry, Idk which faction), using a QJZ-89 HMG in an attempt to shoot down a Myanmar Air Force Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft that is being used for air strikes on rebel positions. pic.twitter.com/wJtgiFh7xK — T-55AM1 (@ShepherdClavis) May 28, 2020
Myanmar Air Force deployed Yak-130 combat training aircraft delivered from Russia against separatist militants in Rakhine State.
Backk in 2015, Myanmar began purchasing Yak-130 aircraft. A total of 12 aircraft of the type were delivered. Along with Myanmar, Yak-130 was also purchased by Algeria, Bangladesh, Vietnam and Laos.
The video published by the separatists shows how the Yak-130 strikes with unguided rockets. The militants are trying to shoot down the attacking aircraft from the QJZ-89 Chinese heavy machine gun, but their attempt is unsuccessful.
The Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft can serve as a light attack aircraft, but it has never been utilized as such until now.
It can carry weapons in the form of aircraft bombs, as well as unguided rockets and R-73 air-to-air missiles.
L-39 combat trainers are actively used as light attack aircraft in armed conflicts in Libya and Syria, Alfa Jet. The Russian Yak-130 will be able to become their worthy competitor in the global arms market.
Work is also being carried out to produce a fully combat-capable version of the Yak-130.
The United Aircraft Corporation presented at the air show in Dubai a project for deep modernization of the Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft with the expansion of its combat capabilities and its transformation into a practically full-fledged combat aircraft.
Between November 17th and 21st, 2019, at the Dubai Airshow 2019 is when the aircraft was presented.
The Russian United Aircraft Corporation brought to this exhibition the Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft manufactured by the Irkut Corporation at the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, which debuted at this air show.
The brought plane was put on a static exposition with its arsenal of weapons, and also participated in demonstrations.
The head of the United Aircraft Corporation, Yuri Slyusar, while talking with reporters, spoke about the Yak-130 advanced trainer aircraft presented at the air show:
“Here we represent the beginning of the project for its deep modernization – we significantly expand its combat capabilities. It becomes not just a combat training aircraft, but to a large extent a combat aircraft. Its training function is also enhanced: it is able to provide training for pilots on fourth and fifth generation aircraft. We customized these increased combat capabilities just for those customers here in the Middle East, taking into account the tasks that they have to solve here.”
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southfront--2020-05-29--Russia Readies Test Of Nuclear-Powered “Doomsday-Drone” Torpedo

As American and Russian military jets operate dangerously close to each other earlier this week , for the third time in months , Russia has just announced , it will launch the Poseidon submarine drone , dubbed the “ Doomsday Drone ” and or a “ Nuclear Torpedo , ” with an impressive range that could autonomously traverse the Atlantic Ocean and cause quite a stir in Washington .
Several Russian media outlets are reporting the developments .
RIA Novosti said a military source has confirmed the unmanned underwater vehicle , which can carry a nuclear warhead , is scheduled @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said the launch would be conducted from a K-329 Belgorod nuclear submarine .
There was no indication of where the launch site would be .
Powered by a small nuclear reactor , Poseidon has a top speed estimated at between 60 and 100 knots , with an impressive range of 6,200 miles , and when launched from the Barents Sea or somewhere in the Arctic , can autonomously traverse the North Atlantic , an area where Russia , China , and the US are each trying to stake a claim , due mostly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ resources beneath the ocean floor .
On Radio Sputnik this week , a military expert , the head of the Center for the Study of Public Applied Problems of National Security , retired Colonel Alexander Zhilin , called Poseidon a “ powerful weapon ” and spoke about its features : “ A drone has several advantages .
A submarine with a crew on board is , of course , a powerful weapon , but there are certain restrictions on the human factor .
Poseidon can practically be on alert and perform assigned tasks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drones This class , of course , requires a lot of responsibility , because management is through software .
It is clear that there are certain risks when , by convention , hackers can try to take control .
But , talking with our engineers , designers , I came to the conclusion that protection against external interference is colossal , ” said Zhilin .
We first noted the development of the Poseidon when Russian President Vladimir Putin officially confirmed the weapon ’ s existence in his annual address to the Federal Assembly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the underwater nuclear drones are capable of devastating enemy coastlines with a tsunami wave up to 1,600 feet that can leave behind radioactive isotopes .
“ The U.S. intelligence agencies estimate Status-6 will carry a multi-megaton thermonuclear bomb payload .
For comparisons ’ sake the bomb dropped on Hiroshima was 16 kilotons , several orders of magnitude smaller .
A one megaton bomb is the equivalent of 1,000 kilotons—one one million tons of TNT .
Reports from Russia indicate the bomb could be as large as 100 megatons .
Flood model from the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York City .
Clawpack flood modeling ( the University of Washington , Norwegian Defence Research Establishment and etc . )
“ Status-6 is designed to attack enemy coastal cities , ports , shipyards , and naval bases .
Once Status-6 arrives at its destination it detonates the bomb , causing an enormous amount of damage through blast and heat .
A 100 megaton bomb would generate artificial tsunamis , carrying the destruction far inshore.
” -Popular Mechanics With 16 Poseidon drones ready to launch .
There is no adversary of Russia that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depths and fast speeds .

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As American and Russian military jets operate dangerously close to each other earlier this week, for the third time in months, Russia has just announced, it will launch the Poseidon submarine drone, dubbed the “Doomsday Drone” and or a “Nuclear Torpedo,” with an impressive range that could autonomously traverse the Atlantic Ocean and cause quite a stir in Washington.
Several Russian media outlets are reporting the developments. RIA Novosti said a military source has confirmed the unmanned underwater vehicle, which can carry a nuclear warhead, is scheduled to launch this fall. The source said the launch would be conducted from a K-329 Belgorod nuclear submarine. There was no indication of where the launch site would be.
Powered by a small nuclear reactor, Poseidon has a top speed estimated at between 60 and 100 knots, with an impressive range of 6,200 miles, and when launched from the Barents Sea or somewhere in the Arctic, can autonomously traverse the North Atlantic, an area where Russia, China, and the US are each trying to stake a claim, due mostly to the trillions of dollars of natural resources beneath the ocean floor.
On Radio Sputnik this week, a military expert, the head of the Center for the Study of Public Applied Problems of National Security, retired Colonel Alexander Zhilin, called Poseidon a “powerful weapon” and spoke about its features:
“A drone has several advantages. A submarine with a crew on board is, of course, a powerful weapon, but there are certain restrictions on the human factor. Poseidon can practically be on alert and perform assigned tasks at any time. The appearance of drones This class, of course, requires a lot of responsibility, because management is through software. It is clear that there are certain risks when, by convention, hackers can try to take control. But, talking with our engineers, designers, I came to the conclusion that protection against external interference is colossal,” said Zhilin.
We first noted the development of the Poseidon when Russian President Vladimir Putin officially confirmed the weapon’s existence in his annual address to the Federal Assembly in 2018.
“We have developed unmanned submersible vehicles that can move at great depths – I would say extreme depths – intercontinentally, at a speed multiple times higher than the speed of submarines, cutting-edge torpedoes and all kinds of surface vessels,” said Putin.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense released a video of Poseidon’s strike capabilities
We noted last year the underwater nuclear drones are capable of devastating enemy coastlines with a tsunami wave up to 1,600 feet that can leave behind radioactive isotopes.
“The U.S. intelligence agencies estimate Status-6 will carry a multi-megaton thermonuclear bomb payload. For comparisons’ sake the bomb dropped on Hiroshima was 16 kilotons, several orders of magnitude smaller. A one megaton bomb is the equivalent of 1,000 kilotons—one one million tons of TNT. Reports from Russia indicate the bomb could be as large as 100 megatons. Flood model from the wave of 100 Mt explosion near New York City. Clawpack flood modeling (the University of Washington, Norwegian Defence Research Establishment and etc.) “Status-6 is designed to attack enemy coastal cities, ports, shipyards, and naval bases. Once Status-6 arrives at its destination it detonates the bomb, causing an enormous amount of damage through blast and heat. A 100 megaton bomb would generate artificial tsunamis, carrying the destruction far inshore.” -Popular Mechanics
With 16 Poseidon drones ready to launch. There is no adversary of Russia that is capable of overtaking Poseidon at its operating depths and fast speeds.
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