southfront--2020-08-21--New Step In Google’s Fierce Campaign To Destroy SouthFront

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southfront--2020-08-21--Ukrainian Colonel Arrested After Attempting To Smuggle Weapons Stolen From Eastern Ukraine

A colonel of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine , on the instructions of a former serviceman of the State Border Service , illegally exported weapons and ammunition from the area of the Joint Forces Operation in Eastern Ukraine .
Another suspect was also reportedly arrested .
This was reported in a statement by the State Bureau of Investigation of Ukraine .
As established by the investigation , the ammunition and weapons were stolen by a former border guard during his service in 2015-2017 , and was stored in a garage rented by him in Severodonetsk .
“ In September @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the suspect was trying to export the items ) , almost 6,000 5.45 mm rounds of ammunition , more than 4,000 7.62 mm rounds of ammunition , 4 RPG-26 grenades , 1 RPG-22 anti-tank grenade were seized in the suspect ’ s official ’ s government-provided vehicle .
In addition , 5 unified fuses for hand grenades , 5 RGD-5 grenades and an F-1 grenade more were discovered , ” the investigative committee ’ s report said .
Both defendants were informed about suspicion of illegal handling of ammunition ( part 1 of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Ukraine ) .
Now they will have a criminal case opened against them .
Urgent investigative actions are ongoing to identify possible buyers of ammunition and other persons involved in the illegal scheme .
In case of proof of guilt , the suspects face punishment in the form of imprisonment for a term of 3 to 7 years .
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A colonel of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, on the instructions of a former serviceman of the State Border Service, illegally exported weapons and ammunition from the area of the Joint Forces Operation in Eastern Ukraine.
Another suspect was also reportedly arrested.
This was reported in a statement by the State Bureau of Investigation of Ukraine.
As established by the investigation, the ammunition and weapons were stolen by a former border guard during his service in 2015-2017, and was stored in a garage rented by him in Severodonetsk.
“In September 2019, during a search (while the suspect was trying to export the items), almost 6,000 5.45 mm rounds of ammunition, more than 4,000 7.62 mm rounds of ammunition, 4 RPG-26 grenades, 1 RPG-22 anti-tank grenade were seized in the suspect’s official’s government-provided vehicle. In addition, 5 unified fuses for hand grenades, 5 RGD-5 grenades and an F-1 grenade more were discovered,” the investigative committee’s report said.
Both defendants were informed about suspicion of illegal handling of ammunition (part 1 of article 263 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine). Now they will have a criminal case opened against them.
Urgent investigative actions are ongoing to identify possible buyers of ammunition and other persons involved in the illegal scheme.
In case of proof of guilt, the suspects face punishment in the form of imprisonment for a term of 3 to 7 years.
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southfront--2020-08-21--New Maisntream: The U.S. And Co. Should Preemptively Sanction Russia In Case It Decides To “Meddle”

New Maisntream: The U.S. And Co. Should Preemptively Sanction Russia In Case It Decides To “Meddle” In Belarus

On August 18th , Tom Rogan , a US political journalist , possibly made the first call to something that was quite expected : accuse Russia of potentially planning to send forces to Belarus .
In order to avoid such a negative scenario , US President Donald Trump and the US Congress need to vow that there would be even more sanctions against Russia if such a deployment would occur .
This is in relation to a claim by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that Russian President Vladimir Putin had promised security assistance if it were needed .
The state news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ at the first request , Russia will provide comprehensive assistance to ensure the security of Belarus in the event of external military threats ” .
The Kremlin has made no confirmation of any such claims , but said that it was confident issues in Belarus would be resolved soon .
It is also interesting how after months of anti-Russian policy and the arrest of 33 Russians and their subsequent accusations of being mercenaries sent by the Kremlin to spread chaos throughout Belarus , Lukashenko expects for Vladimir Putin to help him consolidate @ @ @ @ @ @ @ administration condemned Lukashenko and said it doesn ’ t recognize the election results and his authority .
But Lukashenko hasn ’ t been sanctioned , neither has Putin been sanctioned preemptively .
Even the EU , which is usually “ docile ” introduced sanctions on Lukashenko and his aides .
But the US needs to be the leader , as usual .
And , as expected , any Western meddling from Poland , the UK , the US and others is actually wanted and expected , it ’ s “ the other kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ leadership matters for two reasons , according to Rogan .
Of course , this is now the newly-propagated threat , that ’ s an old one , but is getting an impetus , reinforced by all the hysteria regarding repression in Belarus – “ The Russians are coming.
” Meanwhile , in Belarus itself , prosecutors have accused the opposition of trying to seize power and opened a criminal case against them .
The announcement raises the possibility of trials and jail time for the leaders of a coordination council , set up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , factory representatives and the Nobel prize-winning author Svetlana Alexievich .
“ The creation and the activities of the coordination council are aimed at seizing power and inflicting damage to national security , ” said the prosecutor general , Alexander Konyuk , on August 20th .
He said investigators had started an investigation into “ calls for actions aimed at undermining national security ” , which carries a jail term of up to five years .
Lukashenko promised earlier in the week to take measures “ to cool down a few hot heads @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support of the opposition , Lithuanian prime minister Saulius Skvernelis met with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya .
“ Our country has always supported the people of Belarus who are striving for freedom and democracy .
We see the awakening of the nation , we all support them together .
The road to a free society will not be easy and will require great endurance .
I am sure they will be enough for Belarusians .
I assured Svetlana that the Government , together with partners in Poland , Latvia and Estonia , is doing and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ goal of free and fair elections in Belarus and to allow its children to embrace their father in freedom as soon as possible , ” the Prime Minister said in a statement .
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On August 18th, Tom Rogan, a US political journalist, possibly made the first call to something that was quite expected: accuse Russia of potentially planning to send forces to Belarus.
In order to avoid such a negative scenario, US President Donald Trump and the US Congress need to vow that there would be even more sanctions against Russia if such a deployment would occur.
This is in relation to a claim by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko that Russian President Vladimir Putin had promised security assistance if it were needed.
The state news agency Belta cited remarks by Lukashenko that “at the first request, Russia will provide comprehensive assistance to ensure the security of Belarus in the event of external military threats”.
The Kremlin has made no confirmation of any such claims, but said that it was confident issues in Belarus would be resolved soon.
It is also interesting how after months of anti-Russian policy and the arrest of 33 Russians and their subsequent accusations of being mercenaries sent by the Kremlin to spread chaos throughout Belarus, Lukashenko expects for Vladimir Putin to help him consolidate his power.
Currently, the Trump administration condemned Lukashenko and said it doesn’t recognize the election results and his authority.
But Lukashenko hasn’t been sanctioned, neither has Putin been sanctioned preemptively.
Even the EU, which is usually “docile” introduced sanctions on Lukashenko and his aides.
But the US needs to be the leader, as usual. And, as expected, any Western meddling from Poland, the UK, the US and others is actually wanted and expected, it’s “the other kind” that’s bad.
U.S. leadership matters for two reasons, according to Rogan.
“First, in service of Belarusian human rights and America’s credibility as global leader of the post-war liberal international order.” “Second, because Putin will use his support to Lukashenko as a pivot upon which to advance his ultimate interest in absorbing Belarus as part of Russia.”
Of course, this is now the newly-propagated threat, that’s an old one, but is getting an impetus, reinforced by all the hysteria regarding repression in Belarus – “The Russians are coming.”
“In turn, the U.S. must take a lead in deterring Putin from trammeling Belarusians in their aspiration for representative democracy. And to prevent the Kremlin from bolstering its threat to NATO.”
Meanwhile, in Belarus itself, prosecutors have accused the opposition of trying to seize power and opened a criminal case against them.
The announcement raises the possibility of trials and jail time for the leaders of a coordination council, set up this week, that includes opposition politicians, factory representatives and the Nobel prize-winning author Svetlana Alexievich.
“The creation and the activities of the coordination council are aimed at seizing power and inflicting damage to national security,” said the prosecutor general, Alexander Konyuk, on August 20th. He said investigators had started an investigation into “calls for actions aimed at undermining national security”, which carries a jail term of up to five years. Lukashenko promised earlier in the week to take measures “to cool down a few hot heads” linked to the council.
In support of the opposition, Lithuanian prime minister Saulius Skvernelis met with Svetlana Tikhanovskaya.
“Our country has always supported the people of Belarus who are striving for freedom and democracy. We see the awakening of the nation, we all support them together. The road to a free society will not be easy and will require great endurance. I am sure they will be enough for Belarusians. I assured Svetlana that the Government, together with partners in Poland, Latvia and Estonia, is doing and will do its utmost to achieve the goal of free and fair elections in Belarus and to allow its children to embrace their father in freedom as soon as possible,” the Prime Minister said in a statement.
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southfront--2020-08-21--U.S. Congress To Potentially Ban Referring To Xi Jinping As “President”, Presumably Hurting His Feel

U.S. Congress To Potentially Ban Referring To Xi Jinping As “President”, Presumably Hurting His Feelings

In an attempt to presumably hut Chinese President Xi Jinping ’ s feelings , the US House of Representatives is to vote on a “ Name the Enemy Act.
” Introduced by Representative Scott Perry , Republican of Pennsylvania , the House bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for the “ creation or dissemination ” of official documents and communications that refer to the China ’ s leader as “ president ” .
The Name the Enemy Act would require that official US government documents instead refer to the head of state according to his or her role @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( CCP ) .
That is because Xi Jinping , apparently , holds three official titles , and that doesn ’ t include “ president.
” They are : head of state ( guojia zhuxi , literally “ state chairman ” ) ; chairman of the central military commission ; and general secretary of the CCP .
It is likely that Xi Jinping will lose no sleep over the US taking such a decision , but who knows , really ?
The bill singles out China , despite the fact that presidents in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ power resulting from elections that are not considered free and fair .
Their turn just hasn ’ t come .
A spokesperson for Perry , who is on the House Foreign Affairs Committee , did not respond to a request for comment on the extent to which “ communications ” would include public statements and remarks by US officials .
This is part by something that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other officials have begun calling Xi Jinping “ General Secretary ” instead of “ President.
” A White House report @ @ @ @ @ @ @ approach to China used Xi ’ s party title exclusively .
This is likely in relation to delegitimizing his authority when official statements are being propagated in media .
The bill “ formalizes something that we ’ ve been taking note of in administration statements , ” said Anna Ashton , head of government affairs at the US-China Business Council .
Perry ’ s bill comes amid strategic efforts by the Republican Party to increase criticism of the Chinese government , in an attempt to deflect blame for the COVID-19 crisis that ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ focus towards the “ true enemy ” and away from any internal issues such as the on-going BLM protests .
This is a more “ harmless ” bill , while Scott Perry is also a sponsor of a bill suggested by Republican Senator Ted Yoho , titled “ To authorize the President to use military force for the purpose of securing and defending Taiwan against armed attack , and for other purposes.
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In an attempt to presumably hut Chinese President Xi Jinping’s feelings, the US House of Representatives is to vote on a “Name the Enemy Act.”
Introduced by Representative Scott Perry, Republican of Pennsylvania, the House bill would prohibit the use of federal funds for the “creation or dissemination” of official documents and communications that refer to the China’s leader as “president”.
The Name the Enemy Act would require that official US government documents instead refer to the head of state according to his or her role as head of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
That is because Xi Jinping, apparently, holds three official titles, and that doesn’t include “president.”
They are: head of state (guojia zhuxi, literally “state chairman”); chairman of the central military commission; and general secretary of the CCP.
It is likely that Xi Jinping will lose no sleep over the US taking such a decision, but who knows, really?
The bill singles out China, despite the fact that presidents in numerous countries are either unelected or in power resulting from elections that are not considered free and fair.
Their turn just hasn’t come.
A spokesperson for Perry, who is on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, did not respond to a request for comment on the extent to which “communications” would include public statements and remarks by US officials.
This is part by something that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other officials have begun calling Xi Jinping “General Secretary” instead of “President.”
A White House report in May outlining Washington’s strategic approach to China used Xi’s party title exclusively. This is likely in relation to delegitimizing his authority when official statements are being propagated in media.
The bill “formalizes something that we’ve been taking note of in administration statements,” said Anna Ashton, head of government affairs at the US-China Business Council.
Perry’s bill comes amid strategic efforts by the Republican Party to increase criticism of the Chinese government, in an attempt to deflect blame for the COVID-19 crisis that’s befallen America, plus to shift focus towards the “true enemy” and away from any internal issues such as the on-going BLM protests.
“China’s blatant dishonesty towards the international community cost lives, and the CCP and [World Health Organization] must be held accountable for their failures,” Perry said back in May.
This is a more “harmless” bill, while Scott Perry is also a sponsor of a bill suggested by Republican Senator Ted Yoho, titled “To authorize the President to use military force for the purpose of securing and defending Taiwan against armed attack, and for other purposes.”
There’s really not much explanation needed there and why it could be a wrong idea that could easily backfire.
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southfront--2020-08-21--Protests Against GNA In Libya, As Egypt And LNA Reject Demilitarized Sirte And Al-Jufra

On August 20th , protests took place in al-Zawiyah , west of Tripoli , by citizens unhappy with the Government of National Accord ’ s ( GNA ) leadership .
To quench the protests , an unknown group shot live rounds in their direction .
There ’ s a video of the incident .
This is not surprising , since the GNA , being incapable of enforcing its own authority , employs all sorts of militants to “ assist ” it , so it is no surprise if terrorists shoot at protesters to “ restore calm.
” In Sirte , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on the street , and nobody shot at them in the city under Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar ’ s forces control .
There is still no fighting for Sirte , all anywhere around Libya currently .
Libyan National Army ( LNA ) spokesperson Brigadier General Ahmed al-Mesmari said that Qatar and Turkey were hard at work recruiting extremists to be deployed and fight in Libya .
He warned that if actions weren ’ t taken , the Libyan conflict could be a regional war .
Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar recently met with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Khalid Mogawer .
It is unclear what the discussion was , but LNA spokesperson al-Mesmari said that the Haftar ’ s forces would not accept to turn Sirte and al-Jufra into a demilitarized zone .
Egypt reportedly also told Haftar that it is against any separation of Libya and turning any areas into demilitarized zones to separate West from East , and that sovereignty and integrity must be kept .
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On August 20th, protests took place in al-Zawiyah, west of Tripoli, by citizens unhappy with the Government of National Accord’s (GNA) leadership.
Zawiya protests against #GNA gov , the guy wrote on his cardboard "we want to get paid in dollar like the russians and syrians" .#Libya pic.twitter.com/UPzmagPRnJ — Ouais Hasairi | أويس الحصائري (@HasairiOuais) August 20, 2020
To quench the protests, an unknown group shot live rounds in their direction. There’s a video of the incident.
video of the shooting pic.twitter.com/AxNBMHQcto — Ouais Hasairi | أويس الحصائري (@HasairiOuais) August 20, 2020
This is not surprising, since the GNA, being incapable of enforcing its own authority, employs all sorts of militants to “assist” it, so it is no surprise if terrorists shoot at protesters to “restore calm.”
In Sirte, supporters of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi were demonstrating on the street, and nobody shot at them in the city under Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar’s forces control.
#Sirte saif al-islam supporters are demonstrating in the city .#Libya pic.twitter.com/J795jFIY3F — Ouais Hasairi | أويس الحصائري (@HasairiOuais) August 20, 2020
There is still no fighting for Sirte, all anywhere around Libya currently. Libyan National Army (LNA) spokesperson Brigadier General Ahmed al-Mesmari said that Qatar and Turkey were hard at work recruiting extremists to be deployed and fight in Libya.
المسماري للعربية: قطر وتركيا تعملان على تجنيد المتطرفين وإرسالهم لليبيا #العربية_عاجل https://t.co/a1vIGVFnOW — العربية عاجل (@AlArabiya_Brk) August 19, 2020
He warned that if actions weren’t taken, the Libyan conflict could be a regional war.
المسماري للعربية: المعركة في ليبيا قد تتحول إلى معركة إقليمية #العربية_عاجل https://t.co/a1vIGVFnOW — العربية عاجل (@AlArabiya_Brk) August 19, 2020
Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar recently met with the Egyptian head of Military intelligence Brigadier General Khalid Mogawer.
Marshal haftar earlier meeting with the Egyptian head of Mil intelligence Brigadier Gen Khalid Mogawer. https://t.co/n0DOsh3NhV — ????? ?? (@TheExiledHuman) August 18, 2020
It is unclear what the discussion was, but LNA spokesperson al-Mesmari said that the Haftar’s forces would not accept to turn Sirte and al-Jufra into a demilitarized zone.
مصادر العربية: الجيش الليبي يرفض أن تكون سرت والجفرة مناطق معزولة #العربية_عاجل https://t.co/a1vIGVFnOW — العربية عاجل (@AlArabiya_Brk) August 19, 2020
Egypt reportedly also told Haftar that it is against any separation of Libya and turning any areas into demilitarized zones to separate West from East, and that sovereignty and integrity must be kept.
مصادر العربية: مصر أبلغت حفتر رفضها لتقسيم ليبيا #العربية_عاجل https://t.co/a1vIGVFnOW — العربية عاجل (@AlArabiya_Brk) August 19, 2020
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southfront--2020-08-21--Airborne Troops Of Germany

Airborne Troops Of Germany

Written by Colonel A. Bobrov ; Originally appeared at Foreign Military Review 2019 # 2 , translated by AlexD exclusively for SouthFront The German Airborne Troops are represented by the 1st Airborne Brigade ( Saarluis ) , which is a part of the German-Dutch Land Forces Rapid Response Division ( Stadtalledorf ) .
The unit is designed to conduct independent combat operations ( including against irregular armed groups ) , operations in the enemy ’ s rear , support of Special Forces ( SF ) , as well as to participate in rescue activities .
Organisationally , one company includes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , two parachute and airborne regiments ( 26 and 31 units ) , the 310th Reconnaissance and 270th Engineer-Sapper Companies .
There are about 5 thousand people in the brigade .
Parachute regiments have a unified set of weapons and military equipment and an identical structure .
They consist of a headquarters and ten companies : staff and support , three paratroopers , two reinforced paratroopers , one parachute company of heavy armament , logistics , medical and recruitment .
The parachute regiment is armed with : ATF2 “ Dingo ” and “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mortars , “ Tou ” and “ Milan ” anti-tank guided missile systems , as well as other auxiliary and special equipment .
The staff number of personnel is about 2 thousand people .
The paratrooper company ( approx .
160 people ) includes four paratrooper platoons and three divisions : sniper , AGS and anti-tank .
The reinforced paratrooper company is completed with personnel who have been trained under the SF training programme .
It is designed to ensure close interaction with the special operations forces of the Armed Forces of Germany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The parachute company of heavy armament , which provides fire support for the regimental companies , has six platoons : three paratroopers ( APC “ Visel ” with a 20-mm automatic gun ) ; anti-tank ( ATGM “ Tou ” based on the APC “ Visel ” ) ; mortar ; coordination of joint fire support .
Before filling regular positions in these divisions , military personnel undergo appropriate training on the basis of a recruiting company .
The functions of reconnaissance support for the actions of the airborne brigade are assigned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main tasks are : • collection , evaluation and transfer of intelligence data to the brigade headquarters ; The reconnaissance company consists of a management department and seven platoons ( two reconnaissance , two deep reconnaissance , two reconnaissance UAVs and one radar reconnaissance ) .
The airborne brigade reconnaissance company is armed with : “ Fennek ” ARSVs , six “ Dingo ” ATF2 APCs , tactical reconnaissance UAVs and portable radars .
The deep reconnaissance platoon is designed to perform special tasks in isolation from the main forces behind enemy lines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Special Forces command , among other things .
The platoon consists of two groups of six people ( commander , operator of optoelectronic systems , scout-combat medic , air observer , scout-sniper , radio operator ) .
Group autonomy behind the lines is 7 days .
Despite the same organisational and staff structure , the 26th ( Zweibrücken ) and 31st ( Seedorf ) parachute regiments have different operational purposes .
The first specialises in operations for the evacuation of German citizens from crisis areas on the territory of foreign countries , as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ activities .
The second is planned to be used in operations against irregular military formations , as well as for conducting sabotage and subversive actions in the enemy ’ s rear .
In accordance with the guidelines adopted in the Bundeswehr , when planning an airborne ( airmobile ) operations , special attention is paid to a detailed study of the intended area from maps and aerial photographs , as well as to the assessment of weather conditions .
Delivery of the advanced group of paratroopers , whose task is to prepare a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the enemy ’ s rear , in order to ensure secrecy is carried out mainly at night .
As a rule , it is held 3 days before the main landing forces are ejected .
In the immediate vicinity of the designated area , the group will set up observation posts and establish communication channels .
After the landing of the first division of the main forces , depending on the plan of operation , the forward group of paratroopers can be used to receive the second and subsequent waves of landing , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ advanced aircraft carriers , as well as be withdrawn from the combat area .
Military transport planes and helicopters of the German Armed Forces are used for airlifting the airborne brigade and assets ( Boeing 707 , C-140 , C-160 , CH-53 , NH-90 ) .
Taking into account the specifics of the tasks assigned to the airborne formations , the personnel are provided with various sets of equipment : anti-terrorist , underwater as well as for landing from the air from extremely low and high altitudes .
In special cases , gliding @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) are used , allowing the paratrooper to land with 100 kg of cargo at a distance of up to 40 km from the drop point .
For cargo delivery , a low-altitude automatic parachute system of three parachutes is widely used , which allows dropping them from a height of 80 m. The training of airborne brigade personnel , especially when completing reinforced parachute companies , is subject to increased requirements .
The selection of candidates for service in the unit , made twice a year , ends with a week-long physical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ troops and military transport aviation in Altenstadt .
The general training course includes training in hand-to-hand combat techniques , shooting techniques from various types of weapons , tactics in field ( mountain ) conditions and localities , and methods of survival behind enemy lines .
In the future , if the exams are successful , the military personnel are training in specialised courses of combat training , which can also be organised according to an individual plan .
Depending on the specialisation , the personnel receive sniper , military medical , and technical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ radio stations , etc. )
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Great importance is attached to improving the survival skills and action in various climatic zones .
Priority in the training of military intelligence and paratrooper companies is given to training long jumps .
After completing the basic training on training parachutes with automatic opening of the dome , the personnel learn to perform prolonged parachute jumps of the flying wing type from high altitudes .
At the end of this course , each trainee must be prepared for landing from a height of 10 thousand meters in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and mask ) .
When making a long jump as part of a unit , the synchronicity of landing in a given area of all the parachutists of the group is practiced .
The technique of tandem parachute jumps is used for the purpose of working out options for delivering specialists who do not have the qualifications of parachutists ( doctors , translators , technical staff ) to the reconnaissance zone .
The strengths of the system of training airborne units adopted in the German Armed Forces include : • high mobility of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ performing a combat task in a limited time frame ; • high level of training of personnel for solving special tasks in small units ( groups ) ; • a well-developed system of all types of security ; • the ability to effectively and smoothly solve combat tasks in cooperation with the special operations forces of the German Armed Forces and the NATO Air Force .
• the focus of training is mainly on solving tasks within the framework of conducting multinational operations for crisis prevention and conflict resolution , which makes it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large-scale combat operations ; • low supply of brigade units with heavy weapons , samples of which are also relatively outdated .
This circumstance indicates that the airborne troops of Germany in the near future can not be effectively involved in offensive operations against large enemy groups .
The promising image of the German airborne troops will be formed taking into account the views of the Bundeswehr command on the forms and methods of involving airmobile units in the projected conflicts both in Europe and in remote theater areas .
In accordance with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ when organising operational and combat training activities , the main efforts will focus on practicing traditional warfare ( offensive , defensive , deterrent ) , minimising training tasks in preparation for participation in peacekeeping operations .
Considerable attention is planned to be paid to building up the combat potential of the airborne brigade , improving its ability to operate independently and as part of coalition groups .
A universal combat transport platform is being developed in Germany in order to equip the brigade ’ s formations with advanced models of military vehicles .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ troops are expected starting in 2024 .
At the same time , the airborne brigade units will be equipped with new models of amphibious landing vehicles capable of safely landing personnel and weapons and military equipment .
The use of 120-mm mortars manufactures by Reinmetall has been extended until 2030 .
Such weapons are capable of hitting enemy targets at a range of more than 8 km .
As of 2020 in the capacity of light means of mounted fire , mortar platoons will receive a 60-mm mortar with a range of up @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the automobile “ Wolf ” is currently being tested , which should become a new version of the transport mortar platform .
In the near future , the airborne infantry company will adopt the Wirkmittel-90 grenade launcher developed by Dynamite Nobel Defence .
The system provides the ability to fire shoulder-fired unguided ballistic ammunition with a fragmentation , illumination and anti-structural warhead with high accuracy at a range of up to 1.2 km .
The MG-3 machine gun of the Heckler & Koch company , which has been in service with the airborne @ @ @ @ @ @ @ replaced by the improved MG-5 model developed in 2009 .
In addition , it is planned to purchase a new 7.62-mm G22 sniper rifle by 2022 .
Thus , the German airborne forces include the most combat-ready and equipped units of the German Armed Forces , designed for use in medium-intensity armed conflicts , including in remote theaters of war , as well as to counter asymmetric challenges and threats to national and coalition security .
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Written by Colonel A. Bobrov; Originally appeared at Foreign Military Review 2019 #2, translated by AlexD exclusively for SouthFront
The German Airborne Troops are represented by the 1st Airborne Brigade (Saarluis), which is a part of the German-Dutch Land Forces Rapid Response Division (Stadtalledorf). The unit is designed to conduct independent combat operations (including against irregular armed groups), operations in the enemy’s rear, support of Special Forces (SF), as well as to participate in rescue activities.
Organisationally, one company includes: the headquarters and the staff company, two parachute and airborne regiments (26 and 31 units), the 310th Reconnaissance and 270th Engineer-Sapper Companies.
There are about 5 thousand people in the brigade.
Parachute regiments have a unified set of weapons and military equipment and an identical structure. They consist of a headquarters and ten companies: staff and support, three paratroopers, two reinforced paratroopers, one parachute company of heavy armament, logistics, medical and recruitment.
The parachute regiment is armed with: ATF2 “Dingo” and “Visel” MK-20 APCs, 120-mm self-propelled mortars, “Tou” and “Milan” anti-tank guided missile systems, as well as other auxiliary and special equipment. The staff number of personnel is about 2 thousand people.
The paratrooper company (approx. 160 people) includes four paratrooper platoons and three divisions: sniper, AGS and anti-tank.
The reinforced paratrooper company is completed with personnel who have been trained under the SF training programme. It is designed to ensure close interaction with the special operations forces of the Armed Forces of Germany and NATO member states during combat operations.
The parachute company of heavy armament, which provides fire support for the regimental companies, has six platoons: three paratroopers (APC “Visel” with a 20-mm automatic gun); anti-tank (ATGM “Tou” based on the APC “Visel”); mortar; coordination of joint fire support.
Before filling regular positions in these divisions, military personnel undergo appropriate training on the basis of a recruiting company.
The functions of reconnaissance support for the actions of the airborne brigade are assigned to the 310th Reconnaissance Company, whose main tasks are:
monitoring;
collection, evaluation and transfer of intelligence data to the brigade headquarters;
actions as part of advance groups;
conducting radar reconnaissance (reconnaissance of ground moving targets with portable radars);
reconnaissance.
The reconnaissance company consists of a management department and seven platoons (two reconnaissance, two deep reconnaissance, two reconnaissance UAVs and one radar reconnaissance).
The airborne brigade reconnaissance company is armed with: “Fennek” ARSVs, six “Dingo” ATF2 APCs, tactical reconnaissance UAVs and portable radars.
The deep reconnaissance platoon is designed to perform special tasks in isolation from the main forces behind enemy lines, acting in the interests of the Special Forces command, among other things.
The platoon consists of two groups of six people (commander, operator of optoelectronic systems, scout-combat medic, air observer, scout-sniper, radio operator). Group autonomy behind the lines is 7 days.
Despite the same organisational and staff structure, the 26th (Zweibrücken) and 31st (Seedorf) parachute regiments have different operational purposes. The first specialises in operations for the evacuation of German citizens from crisis areas on the territory of foreign countries, as well as preparing for intelligence and sabotage activities. The second is planned to be used in operations against irregular military formations, as well as for conducting sabotage and subversive actions in the enemy’s rear.
In accordance with the guidelines adopted in the Bundeswehr, when planning an airborne (airmobile) operations, special attention is paid to a detailed study of the intended area from maps and aerial photographs, as well as to the assessment of weather conditions. Delivery of the advanced group of paratroopers, whose task is to prepare a bridgehead to receive the main forces in the enemy’s rear, in order to ensure secrecy is carried out mainly at night. As a rule, it is held 3 days before the main landing forces are ejected. In the immediate vicinity of the designated area, the group will set up observation posts and establish communication channels.
After the landing of the first division of the main forces, depending on the plan of operation, the forward group of paratroopers can be used to receive the second and subsequent waves of landing, act as a deep reconnaissance unit or advanced aircraft carriers, as well as be withdrawn from the combat area.
Military transport planes and helicopters of the German Armed Forces are used for airlifting the airborne brigade and assets (Boeing 707, C-140, C-160, CH-53, NH-90).
Taking into account the specifics of the tasks assigned to the airborne formations, the personnel are provided with various sets of equipment: anti-terrorist, underwater as well as for landing from the air from extremely low and high altitudes. In special cases, gliding parachutes (such as a flying wing) are used, allowing the paratrooper to land with 100 kg of cargo at a distance of up to 40 km from the drop point. For cargo delivery, a low-altitude automatic parachute system of three parachutes is widely used, which allows dropping them from a height of 80 m.
The training of airborne brigade personnel, especially when completing reinforced parachute companies, is subject to increased requirements. The selection of candidates for service in the unit, made twice a year, ends with a week-long physical training test at the school of airborne troops and military transport aviation in Altenstadt.
The general training course includes training in hand-to-hand combat techniques, shooting techniques from various types of weapons, tactics in field (mountain) conditions and localities, and methods of survival behind enemy lines.
In the future, if the exams are successful, the military personnel are training in specialised courses of combat training, which can also be organised according to an individual plan.
Depending on the specialisation, the personnel receive sniper, military medical, and technical training (working with radar stations, radio stations, etc.).
Great importance is attached to improving the survival skills and action in various climatic zones.
Priority in the training of military intelligence and paratrooper companies is given to training long jumps.
After completing the basic training on training parachutes with automatic opening of the dome, the personnel learn to perform prolonged parachute jumps of the flying wing type from high altitudes.
At the end of this course, each trainee must be prepared for landing from a height of 10 thousand meters in special uniforms (with an oxygen tank and mask). When making a long jump as part of a unit, the synchronicity of landing in a given area of all the parachutists of the group is practiced. The technique of tandem parachute jumps is used for the purpose of working out options for delivering specialists who do not have the qualifications of parachutists (doctors, translators, technical staff) to the reconnaissance zone.
The strengths of the system of training airborne units adopted in the German Armed Forces include:
high mobility of the brigade, the ability to start performing a combat task in a limited time frame;
high level of training of personnel for solving special tasks in small units (groups);
a well-developed system of all types of security;
the ability to effectively and smoothly solve combat tasks in cooperation with the special operations forces of the German Armed Forces and the NATO Air Force.
Weaknesses in training are:
the focus of training is mainly on solving tasks within the framework of conducting multinational operations for crisis prevention and conflict resolution, which makes it ineffective to use the airborne brigade in large-scale combat operations;
low supply of brigade units with heavy weapons, samples of which are also relatively outdated. This circumstance indicates that the airborne troops of Germany in the near future cannot be effectively involved in offensive operations against large enemy groups.
The promising image of the German airborne troops will be formed taking into account the views of the Bundeswehr command on the forms and methods of involving airmobile units in the projected conflicts both in Europe and in remote theater areas.
In accordance with the new concept of the Bundeswehr, when organising operational and combat training activities, the main efforts will focus on practicing traditional warfare (offensive, defensive, deterrent), minimising training tasks in preparation for participation in peacekeeping operations. Considerable attention is planned to be paid to building up the combat potential of the airborne brigade, improving its ability to operate independently and as part of coalition groups.
A universal combat transport platform is being developed in Germany in order to equip the brigade’s formations with advanced models of military vehicles. Deliveries of the new ARVs to the troops are expected starting in 2024.
At the same time, the airborne brigade units will be equipped with new models of amphibious landing vehicles capable of safely landing personnel and weapons and military equipment.
The use of 120-mm mortars manufactures by Reinmetall has been extended until 2030.
Such weapons are capable of hitting enemy targets at a range of more than 8 km. As of 2020 in the capacity of light means of mounted fire, mortar platoons will receive a 60-mm mortar with a range of up to 1.5 km. In addition, the automobile “Wolf” is currently being tested, which should become a new version of the transport mortar platform.
In the near future, the airborne infantry company will adopt the Wirkmittel-90 grenade launcher developed by Dynamite Nobel Defence.
The system provides the ability to fire shoulder-fired unguided ballistic ammunition with a fragmentation, illumination and anti-structural warhead with high accuracy at a range of up to 1.2 km.
The MG-3 machine gun of the Heckler & Koch company, which has been in service with the airborne brigade units since 1959, is being replaced by the improved MG-5 model developed in 2009. In addition, it is planned to purchase a new 7.62-mm G22 sniper rifle by 2022.
Thus, the German airborne forces include the most combat-ready and equipped units of the German Armed Forces, designed for use in medium-intensity armed conflicts, including in remote theaters of war, as well as to counter asymmetric challenges and threats to national and coalition security.
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southfront--2020-08-21--Former Syrian Rebels Clashed With Each Other In Government-Held Daraa

So I wonder just how many SF readers really understood even the simplest things this story was telling them , probably not many , so is that their fault or someone else ’ s , I think it ’ s both their own fault and someone else ’ s fault , shame on you SF .
“ MID officers arrested Sheikh Ibrahim Turki al-Ayoub , who works with the 5th Corps , along with two other locals.
” The Military Intelligence Directorate [ MID ] , this is Assad ’ s second most important Intelligence asset , his most important @ @ @ @ @ @ @ both Directorates have a high proportion of pro Iranian Shia officers but Air Force Intelligence had more Alawites and therefore they ’ re more loyal to Assad and also more important .
The 5th army corps , they ’ re ex members of the FSA that surrendered to Assad back in 2018 after the SAA beat them HTS and Isis to a pulp during the campaign to retake Darra and Quneitra , when the FSA realized the SAA was easily beating them they promptly switched sides to the government and helped the SAA @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conscripted 25,000 of them into the SAA and sent some of them to fight in Idlib [ with mixed results ] .
The USA used to fund the FSA pre june 2018 but Trump told them to lay down their weapons and negotiate with Assad during the Darra/Quneitra campaign , when they refused to stop fighting he ended all US support for the FSA and let the SAA and Russia give them a flogging , now the FSA is funded by Turkey and the Muslim Brotherhood .
After the Darra campaign ended Assad @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the FSA to join the MID , and Russia also began recruiting them to form the 4th and 5th SAA army corps , so the ex FSA fighter became soldiers and spies for Assad and Iran , and they also became soldiers for the Russian inspired elite 4th and 5th army corps [ the 4th weren ’ t so elite though ] , but Russia gave them the best training and equipment so Russia was backing them 101 % and had high hopes for them .
Now the Russian backed elements of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the MID and no one will explain why , but it ’ s easy to explain so I will .
The locals in Darra and Quneitra who are mostly Sunni and Druze have been very resentful of the heavy Iranian presence in their neighbourhoods , so late last year they began protesting about the Iranian presence and Iran quickly responded .
Iran began cracking down on the protests but it only made things worse , earlier this year soldiers from the Iranian backed SAA 4th division [ security force ] and 6th division @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and some protesters were killed , then the Russians tried to intervene and sent in members of the 5th army corps to try and calm the situation down , sadly they were totally unsuccessful .
When the 5th army corps failed to stop the protests they were told to use force to stop them which was doomed to fail , and it failed because most of the officers and soldiers from the 5th army corps were actually from Daraa and Quneitra .
So they were ordered to forcibly stop their own family members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Iran and were expected to follow the orders , as if , not many soldiers like the idea of having to shoot at their own family members , relatives and friends .
So who actually told them to go and kill their own family members , who would be so callous , only religious zealots give orders like that , and neither Putin nor Assad are religious zealots even if they are religious .
And why was the order given in the first place , especially if it was so obviously doomed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Russia look bad that ’ s for sure , defecting soldiers is never a good sign .
But Iran got it ’ s way at least so at least there ’ s one big winner , at least until the protest grow to a point where even pro Iranian 4th division soldiers can ’ t stop them anymore , then Iran might regret being so heavy handed , maybe they ’ ll even regret not listening to their Russian allies .

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On August 20, intense clashes broke out between former rebels in the southern Syrian governorate of Daraa, which is held by government forces.
The conflict reportedly erupted when the Military Intelligence Directorate (MID) had carried out a security operation in the town of Umm Walad in eastern Daraa on August 19. MID officers arrested Sheikh Ibrahim Turki al-Ayoub, who works with the 5th Corps, along with two other locals.
During the operation, the MID received support from local fighters working for two former rebel commanders known as Muhammad Ali al-Lahham and Emad Abu Zureik.
In an act of revenge, local fighters close to Sheikh al-Ayoub attacked and burned the houses of al-Lahham and Zureik on August 20.
This led to intense clashes in Umm Walad. According to several sources, including the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a local fighter was killed and two others were injured as a result of the clashes.
The fighters working for al-Lahham and Zureik and the others supporting Sheikh al-Ayoub all joined the reconciliation process in 2018.
Umm Walad clashes are an illustrative example of the deteriorated security situation in Daraa. The rule of law is becoming weaker in the governorate. Dozens of attacks were reported there over the past few months.
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southfront--2020-08-21--Idlib Is Burning. New Proxy War In Deir Ezzor

The series of unfortunate events involving the US-led coalition , Turkey and Turkish proxies continues in Syria ’ s Greater Idlib .
Late on August 19 and early on August 20 , the Syrian Arab Army ( SAA ) shelled positions of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham near Haranabush and al-Sheikh Bahr in southern Idlib with what pro-opposition sources called “ long-range rockets ” .
Despite multiple claims in pro-opposition media about fierce SAA strikes , no casualties were reported .
The SAA likely used BM-27 Uragan or BM-30 Smerch heavy rocket launchers .
The BM-27 has a range of 37 km @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hit targets up to 90 km away .
On the same day , unidentified gunmen destroyed communication towers used by the Turkistan Islamic Party near the town of Ras Elhisn , which is located right on Turkey ’ s border .
The Turkistan Islamic Party , which as well as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has an al-Qaeda-like ideology , is an internationally-recognized terrorist group mostly consisting of Uyghur militants .
The group has a strong presence in northern Lattakia , western and southern Idlib and is one of the main allies of Hayat Tahrir @ @ @ @ @ @ @ main stronghold is Jisr al-Shughur .
Over the previous few days , the Russian Aerospace Forces conducted a series of airstrikes on positions of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham across Greater Idlib punishing the group for the recent IED attack on the joint Turkish-Russian patrol on the M4 highway .
Meanwhile , two US combat drones crashed in the region as a result of a mysterious incident that pro-US sources described as a midair collision .
If the situation in Idlib further deteriorates with such speed , the Turkish attempts to stabilize it by deploying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be not enough to keep Turkish al-Qaeda friends under control in the area .
A Syrian pro-government group known as the Popular Resistance in the Eastern Region ( PR-ER ) has claimed responsibility for the recent rocket attack on U.S. troops in Deir Ezzor .
Three unguided rockets landed in the vicinity of the CONICO gas plant , where U.S. forces are deployed , late in the hours of August 18 .
The U.S. military confirmed the incident without reporting any losses .
The PR-ER said in a statement that the rocket @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attack by U.S. forces at a Syrian Arab Army checkpoint near the village of Tal al-Dhahab in the northern al-Hasakah countryside .
The U.S. attack left a Syrian service member , Malik Muhammad al-Muhaimid , dead and injured at least two others .
The PR-ER first surfaced over 2 years ago declaring the aim of fighting the US occupation of northeastern Syria .
Since then , it has claimed responsibility for several attacks on US forces .
However , the group ’ s activity remained relatively low recently .
The intensification of its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tensions between the Syrians and US forces in the region .
Meanwhile , Turkish proxies also entered the game on the banks of the Euphrates .
On August 18 , the pro-Turkish armed group “ Gathering of Rebels in the Land of Deir Ezzor ” released a statement threatening Syrian , Russian , Iranian and Kurdish forces in the province with attacks .
It also claimed responsibility for the IED blast that killed a Russian major-general near Deir Ezzor city .
The group self-identifies as a unit of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army @ @ @ @ @ @ @ however , denied by the SNA .
Pro-Turkish sources claim that this armed group was created by the Kurds to discredit the Syrian patriots on Turkish paychecks .
It ’ s as if there is something that can done to discredit pro-Turkish groups more than what they have done by themselves .
Deir Ezzor province seems to be becoming a center for the new proxy battle for the Syrian energy resources .

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The series of unfortunate events involving the US-led coalition, Turkey and Turkish proxies continues in Syria’s Greater Idlib.
Late on August 19 and early on August 20, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) shelled positions of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham near Haranabush and al-Sheikh Bahr in southern Idlib with what pro-opposition sources called “long-range rockets”. Despite multiple claims in pro-opposition media about fierce SAA strikes, no casualties were reported. The SAA likely used BM-27 Uragan or BM-30 Smerch heavy rocket launchers. The BM-27 has a range of 37 km, while the more advanced BM-30 can hit targets up to 90 km away.
On the same day, unidentified gunmen destroyed communication towers used by the Turkistan Islamic Party near the town of Ras Elhisn, which is located right on Turkey’s border. The Turkistan Islamic Party, which as well as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has an al-Qaeda-like ideology, is an internationally-recognized terrorist group mostly consisting of Uyghur militants. The group has a strong presence in northern Lattakia, western and southern Idlib and is one of the main allies of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. The terrorist group’s main stronghold is Jisr al-Shughur.
Over the previous few days, the Russian Aerospace Forces conducted a series of airstrikes on positions of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham across Greater Idlib punishing the group for the recent IED attack on the joint Turkish-Russian patrol on the M4 highway. Meanwhile, two US combat drones crashed in the region as a result of a mysterious incident that pro-US sources described as a midair collision.
If the situation in Idlib further deteriorates with such speed, the Turkish attempts to stabilize it by deploying additional troops and equipment there will appear to be not enough to keep Turkish al-Qaeda friends under control in the area.
A Syrian pro-government group known as the Popular Resistance in the Eastern Region (PR-ER) has claimed responsibility for the recent rocket attack on U.S. troops in Deir Ezzor. Three unguided rockets landed in the vicinity of the CONICO gas plant, where U.S. forces are deployed, late in the hours of August 18. The U.S. military confirmed the incident without reporting any losses.
The PR-ER said in a statement that the rocket strike was in response to an earlier attack by U.S. forces at a Syrian Arab Army checkpoint near the village of Tal al-Dhahab in the northern al-Hasakah countryside. The U.S. attack left a Syrian service member, Malik Muhammad al-Muhaimid, dead and injured at least two others.
The PR-ER first surfaced over 2 years ago declaring the aim of fighting the US occupation of northeastern Syria. Since then, it has claimed responsibility for several attacks on US forces. However, the group’s activity remained relatively low recently. The intensification of its actions may be linked with the growing tensions between the Syrians and US forces in the region.
Meanwhile, Turkish proxies also entered the game on the banks of the Euphrates. On August 18, the pro-Turkish armed group “Gathering of Rebels in the Land of Deir Ezzor” released a statement threatening Syrian, Russian, Iranian and Kurdish forces in the province with attacks.
It also claimed responsibility for the IED blast that killed a Russian major-general near Deir Ezzor city. The group self-identifies as a unit of the Turkish-backed Syrian National Army (SNA). This was, however, denied by the SNA. Pro-Turkish sources claim that this armed group was created by the Kurds to discredit the Syrian patriots on Turkish paychecks. It’s as if there is something that can done to discredit pro-Turkish groups more than what they have done by themselves.
Deir Ezzor province seems to be becoming a center for the new proxy battle for the Syrian energy resources.
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