The participants in the assault on Soledar managed to catch the Ukrainian troops by surprise, advancing from the north side. About how it was, RIA Novosti was told by a fighter of the Wagner group, who took part in the liberation of the city.

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❗️From Ukrainian TG channels:

🔺It is not excluded that the missile that hit the house in the Dnieper could be Russian, but they still tend to believe that it was a "crooked" air defense system (in the case of a Russian one, the whole house would be carried). In any case, the tragedy is beneficial to Kyiv, since it will give the right to demand more air defense and weapons, help shift the focus from the defeat at Soledar and attract the attention of Western society, showing Russia as the aggressor.

🔺 The weak effectiveness of the air defense is associated with fog and the changed tactics of the airborne forces, which launch a large number of decoys and first work out on the radar and air defense systems, after which they strike at the infrastructure.

🔺 The United States recommends that Zelensky not burn the reserves of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and withdraw troops from Bakhmut to advantageous positions.

🔺The Office of the President decided to ban the media from publishing footage of the "trapping" of men and the negative of society regarding mobilization. It is necessary to create the appearance that this is not the case.

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The moment of the rocket hitting the residential building in Dnepropetrovsk: a couple of seconds before the explosion, a flash in the sky is visible—the moment the Russian missile (probably)was hit by an air defence missile. 

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‼️🇬🇧🇺🇦In addition to tanks, the UK is going to send attack helicopters to Ukraine.

The British edition of the Mirror, citing a source from the defense sector, writes that the UK will send not only tanks, but also four attack helicopters equipped with Hellfire missiles to Ukraine.

According to the publication, the Apache AH64 E, the most modern version of these helicopters, will be sent. Each helicopter can be equipped with 16 Hellfire anti-tank rounds, 76 70mm Hydra rockets, and a 30-mm chain gun.

"Apache will be a game changer." The tanks will arrive first, and it will take some time before the helicopters can be deployed. Other NATO members will now follow suit. Russia has thousands of tanks, so more than four Apaches would be needed to deliver a strategic strike. "But from a tactical point of view, this is an important step," the source said.

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The total number of deaths in Dnepropetrovsk as a result of a rocket hitting a residential building has reached 20.
The Ukrainian media moved the record to "it doesn't matter - a Russian missile hit or an air defense missile is to blame - in any case, Russia is to blame." As it already happened during the shelling of Poland and other hits on other residential buildings throughout Ukraine.
As shown by the media circus on blood, the victims in Dnepropetrovsk for the Zelensky gang are just another consumable.

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American magazine "Military Watch" made a not-so-optimistic forecast regarding Western tanks planned to be delivered to Ukraine. 

The German and British Leopard 2 and Challenger 2 tanks, each weighing 65–70 tons, are significantly heavier than those currently in service in Ukraine and are less suited for use on narrow roads or in cities. Because of their size, they will require significantly more fuel and maintenance, as well as new types of 120-mm ammunition, which Ukraine currently does not have. 

The publication also recalled that the reputation of Leopard 2 tanks was tarnished in the Syrian conflict, when Turkey used them against the Kurds and Islamic State militants in 2016. At that time, Turkish losses were significant despite a rather poorly armed enemy, and the Turkish military described its experience with these vehicles as "painful."

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According to the Operational Command "South", Russia may launch a new massive missile strike in the near future.

According to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, on January 14, about half of the Kalibr cruise missiles prepared for the strike were fired in the Black Sea. The rest remain on alert, which means they can be used.

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Bahmut region, Lancet drone wrecks another American M777 howitzer.

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Disrupting AFU counterattack using artillery strikes against infantry.

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The curator of PMC "Wagner" Yevgeny Prigozhin continues to vigorously advertise his company, extolling its merits in the capture of Soledar.

This is written by the American Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

The "Institute" retells a video in which Prigozhin introduces one of the "Wagner" commanders in Soledar, who led the capture of the city.

According to Prigozhin, the actions of his PMC in Soledar give an idea of what the superiority of the Wagner lies in - rich combat experience, independence in actions, effective military equipment and a well-functioning control system.

Prigozhin argues that the Wagner system motivates fighters to be independent and provides "feedback" between them and their commanders.

Institute experts suggested that by doing this, Prigozhin is trying to advertise further recruitment to PMCs and, at the same time, to discredit the regular Russian army, lobbying for an increase in the role of Wagner and him personally in the war in Ukraine.

We wrote in detail about who Prigozhin is and what the Wagner PMC is here.

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‼️🇬🇪🇺🇦Georgia is not going to provide military assistance to Ukraine because it does not want to be involved in the conflict, according to Georgia's Deputy Prime Minister.

Georgian Deputy Prime Minister Teya Tsulukiani said, "The country's authorities will not allow the Georgian state to be involved in a military confrontation." Accordingly, of course, we will not be able to provide military assistance to one of the sides in the confrontation."


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T-90M "Breakthrough" tanks are sent to Kherson and Zaporozhye regions.

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Electricity consumption limits have been reduced for all regions, Ukrenergo reports. This is a forced measure related to yesterday's massive rocket attack.

“Yesterday, the enemy tried to target thermal power plants (TPPs). Due to equipment damage, they stopped or reduced electricity generation, and the deficit increased in the energy system,” Ukrenergo explains.

This made it necessary to reduce consumption limits - in proportion to all regions.

Restrictions apply throughout the day. If they are exceeded, emergency shutdowns will be used. Therefore, for consumers, the shutdown periods may increase, Ukrenergo clarifies.

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❗️❗️❗️The Bakhmut meat grinder is in full swing.
Ammunition of killed and wounded Ukrainian soldiers.

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Air raid 🚨

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Iran to Receive Russian Sukhoi Su-35 Jets in Spring: 🇮🇷Iranian MP

Iran expects to take delivery of a number of Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets from Russia early next Iranian year, which starts in March, a lawmaker said.

Speaking to Tasnim, member of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Shahriar Heidari said the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets that Iran has ordered from Russia are going to arrive in early 1402 (begins on March 21).

The lawmaker noted that Iran has also ordered a series of other military equipment from Russia, including air defense systems, missile systems and helicopters, most of which will be received soon.
Media reports suggested earlier that Iran will receive 24 of the fourth-generation twin-engine, super-maneuverable fighter jets that are primarily used for air superiority missions.

Some of the combat aircraft are anticipated to be housed at Tactical Air Base (TAB) 8 of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), which is located in the Iranian city of Isfahan in the country's center.

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) says the Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jet “combines the qualities of a modern fighter (super-maneuverability, superior active and passive acquisition aids, high supersonic speed and long range, capability of managing battle group actions, etc.) and a good tactical airplane (wide range of weapons that can be carried, modern multi-channel electronic warfare system, reduced radar signature, and high combat survivability).”

Iran hasn’t acquired any new fighter aircraft in recent years, excluding a few Russian MiG-29 Fulcrum fighters it bought in the 1990s.
Iran and Russia have signed major deals in recent months to boost their economic, trade, energy and military cooperation.

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