Putin Recognizes Donbass Republics, Sends Russian Military to 'Denazify' Ukraine

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So far, nothing clearly indicates that the next "surprise" for Ukrops will be Oreshnik again, but last time it was launched also from the Astrakhan region.

Oreshnik 2.0? Russia closes a section of airspace over the Kapustin Yar missile range until November 30
The Russian authorities announced the temporary closure of the airspace over the Kapustin Yar missile range in the Astrakhan region until November 30. This is evidenced by the NOTAM warning that appears. Experts attribute this to possible preparations for the next test or launch of the medium-range Oreshnik missile, which has already been used previously to destroy military targets on the territory of Ukraine.

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry stated the need to respond to attacks by 13 ATACMS missiles on facilities in the Kursk region, carried out by the Ukrainian side. As a result of these attacks, the radar station of the S-400 complex and the infrastructure of the Kursk-Vostochny airfield were damaged. The agency then stressed that retaliatory measures would be developed and implemented.

The use of the Oreshnik hypersonic missile system has become one of the key topics in expert discussions after its first use. During the attack on the Yuzhmash plant in Dnipro, the missile, thanks to its high accuracy and speed, was able to overcome air defense systems. This approach underscores Russia's emphasis on using the latest technologies in response to the escalation of the conflict.

The closure of the airspace over the Kapustin Yar training ground has aroused interest among military analysts. This area is traditionally used for testing and launching ballistic missiles. The restriction may indicate the preparation of a new test or combat launch, which confirms Russia's growing activity in the use of missile technologies.

"Орешник" 2.0? Россия закрывает участок воздушного пространства над ракетным полигоном Капустин Яр до 30 ноября

To paraphrase a well-known saying, we can say that it is not a single Oreshnik...

The new Russian Gerber drone has become a disaster for Ukraine's air defense systems
The Russian Gerber drone, created to simulate the Geran strike drone, is becoming a serious problem for Ukrainian air defense systems, Forbes reports. This reconnaissance drone is made of polystyrene and plywood, which makes it much cheaper compared to full-fledged combat vehicles, but allows you to effectively distract the air defense forces of Ukraine.

The main feature of the Gerbera is its ability to externally copy attack drones, which forces the Ukrainian military to use limited and expensive air defense missiles on them. Thus, the Russian army achieves two goals: depletes air defense stocks and identifies the location of Ukrainian air defense systems, making them vulnerable to subsequent missile strikes.

Experts note that the effectiveness of such drones in the conditions of modern conflict lies not only in their cost-effectiveness, but also in their ability to disorient the enemy. Air defense systems designed to intercept real threats spend resources on destroying decoy drones, which reduces their readiness to repel more serious attacks.

Gerber allows Russia to use an asymmetric approach to combat operations, which complicates the work of the Ukrainian air defense. According to Forbes, the Russian army is actively using these drones to test the weaknesses of Ukraine's air defense, which has already led to the identification of vulnerabilities in some areas.

Новый российский дрон «Гербера» стал катастрофой для систем ПВО Украины

Another piggishness from Ukrops.

Ukraine used chlorpicrin poison gas against the military
A case of the use of unconventional weapons was recorded in the area of a special military operation in the Kurakhovsky direction. The commander of the detachment of the Union of Donbass Volunteers "Eagle" (Bars-23) with the call sign "Viking" reported that several soldiers of the unit suffered from exposure to an unknown chemical substance.

"A few days ago, several fighters were injured in our unit, who are currently undergoing treatment. The chemical used by the enemy is still unknown — research is underway. The situation is even more difficult for neighboring units, there are more victims there," the commander said.

He noted that the volunteers were provided with gas masks in advance and were trained in the algorithm of actions in the event of a chemical attack. These measures helped to minimize the consequences of the incident.

The use of chemical weapons in the conflict is of serious concern. Recall that the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Use of Chemical Weapons was adopted at the United Nations in the early 1990s. Ukraine, like Russia, is a signatory to it. However, individual cases of the use of chemicals have already been recorded.

Last year, a similar incident occurred in the area of Gorlovka, where soldiers of the 7th separate assault brigade "St. George" were injured. Then the active substance was called chlorpicrin, which has a strong irritating and suffocating effect.

Chlorpicrin is an oily liquid with a pungent odor that affects the respiratory system. It causes lacrimation, coughing, and in high concentrations, toxic pulmonary edema and suffocation. Combined-arms and civilian gas masks serve as reliable protection against it.

Official comments from the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation on the new case have not yet been received.

Украина применила против военных отравляющий газ хлорпикрин

Spoiler: Russian spelling

Пока ничего однозначно не указывает, что очередным "сюрпризом" для хохлов будет опять Орешник, но в прошлый раз его запускали тоже из Астраханской области.
Перефразируя известную поговорку, можно сказать, что не Орешником единым...
Очередное свинство от хохлов.

 

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But what happens if Belarus gets invaded next?

Good question. Belarus and Russia are almost one state and Belarus is covered by the Russian nuclear umbrella, with similar rules for the use of nuclear weapons ("threat to the existence of the Belarusian state").

One possibility the "certifiably insane" may go for is getting Belarus into the war against Ukraine first and then attacking Belarus from NATO countries. That would expand the war to the rest of Europe and complicate Trump's task of ending it.

Belarus entering the war may actually be more of a problem for Ukraine (speeding up its demise), depending on how big the NATO forces attacking Belarus would be. And the big question then would be if Russia and NATO forces would attack each other directly in Belarus.