The Ukrainian security forces, fleeing in a panic from Soledar, left a large amount of weapons and ammunition there, including NATO-made ones. This was reported in the People's Militia of the DPR.

“Almost throughout the settlement, you can see the bodies of Ukrainian militants, damaged and destroyed equipment, as well as equipment, weapons and ammunition, including NATO production. All this was abandoned by nationalists who fled Soledar in a panic,” the department said.

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The LPR Ombudsman called on the UN Security Council to give an adequate legal assessment of the actions of the Kyiv authorities in the Donbass and stop the supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine.

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There are still people under the rubble of the shopping center in Donetsk, which was hit by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

This was reported by RT correspondent Viktor Miroshnikov:

“It was half past nine in the morning, Monday, a working day, people were at their jobs. According to eyewitnesses, there were three explosions.

According to the mayor of Donetsk, three people were injured. Debris clearing continues.

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❗️ Belarusian Ministry of Defense announces the start of a joint tactical exercise of aviation units from Belarus and Russia.

The Defense Ministry of Belarus reported that a joint flight-tactical exercise of aviation units of Minsk and Moscow started today. They are part of the aviation component of the regional grouping of forces. The main purpose of exercises is to improve interoperability in the joint execution of training and combat missions, according to the Defense Ministry.

During the exercises, the focus will be on such issues as air reconnaissance, joint border patrol, the landing of tactical airborne troops, etc. A military formation of the Airborne Forces participates in the exercise on behalf of Russia.

"All airfields and ranges of the Air Force and Air Defense Forces of the Armed Forces of Belarus will be involved in the exercise," noted the Defense Ministry.

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German defense minister announces resignation

Germany's Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht on Monday formally announced her resignation.

The move comes after German media outlets reported on Friday that the defense chief intended stepping down after a much-critisized New Year's Eve message she posted on social media. 

In her message, Lambrecht had mentioned the war in Ukraine with the sound of fireworks in the background.

Members of the opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU) called out the message as tone deaf and urged her to resign.

Lambrecht is from Chancellor Olaf Scholz's center-left Social Democratic Party (SPD). 
Following the controversy, Scholz had said that he still had confidence in Lambrecht. 

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⚡️ Drone attack on Sevastopol continues - media

Three UAVs are known to have been shot down. A possible target for Ukrainian drones was the airfield in Belbek.


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I see that people have a misunderstanding about the difference between missiles.

Let me explain as simply as possible:

- Caliber and missiles of its class (X-101, tomahawks, etc.) fly at subsonic speeds. Approximately 250-300 m/s. Therefore, they can be seen on the video. Usually, they have wings that are straight or slightly angled, like those of passenger aircraft. As a rule, they fly above the ground, at the minimum possible height, so that they cannot be detected in advance using radar.

— Rocket Kh-22, supersonic. She has a speed of 600-800 m / s. That is the speed of a bullet or projectile. And another important difference is that it has a high flight altitude, which complicates the ability to shoot down its air defense, but it is elementary to detect it, especially since it does not have any means of stealth. And it is almost impossible to see it on a random video, and because of the speed and high altitude.

Another important point, due to supersonic flight, it forms a shock wave, which is felt by ear as a strong bang or a light explosion. And it appears after the flight of the rocket.

Therefore, if it was used specifically, then in a dive, it gave the sound of an explosion for everyone who is up to the point of impact. That is, they would first hear one weak explosion and then one strong one.

But neither according to the records, nor according to the testimony of eyewitnesses, this is not the case.

Plus, as I already mentioned, the difference in the mass of explosives is almost two times, the effect of the X-22 is much more destructive. While the volume of destruction completely coincides with the power of the caliber warhead.

In sum, all these factors fully confirm the falsity of the Ukrainian official version. And all this is easy to check, the parameters of the missiles have been in the public domain for a long time.

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RIA reports : Media about Lambrecht's resignation as head of the German Defense ministry:

Bild:
Scholz finds himself in a quandary because he had previously promised that at least half of his cabinet would be made up of women. In other words, the post must once again be taken over by a woman.

Welt:
For the chancellor, the change of Lambrecht is a blow and a real test. Experienced and close to the Bundeswehr defence politicians among the Social Democrats have to be searched with a magnifying glass. It cannot be ruled out that the successor will be a man after all.

Times:
Lambrecht has shown little interest in the complexities of the department and has handed over too much authority to staff with "questionable judgement". It remains to be seen whether her departure will herald a more significant change in policy.

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As of 12:40 Moscow time, seven Ukrainian drones have already been shot down over the Black Sea.

This information is confirmed by the Governor of Sevastopol Mikhail Razvozhaev.


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The supply of tanks by the West to Ukraine will not change the situation but will only prolong the suffering of the Ukrainian people, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.

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Military analyst @Boris_Rozhin reported about the situation in Soledar:

After yesterday's advance at Mine No. 7 on the western outskirts of the city, Wagner's assault groups are also making progress in clearing the Sol railway station. Despite fierce resistance, the Ukrainian units are gradually being driven out of there. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have has deployed significant number of reserves to this area have but they have not yet been able to stabilize the situation. 

Near Artemovsk, Russian assault groups have made tangible progress in Kleshcheevka (the fighting has shifted from the fortifications to the settlement itself) and in the southeastern quarters of Artemovsk. 

Krasnaya Gora has not been liberated yet, and the fighting for it continues.

Yesterday, a Ukrainian commander with the call sign "Magayar" reported that the Wagnerites have already captured the industrial zone around mine No. 7 and the front line has shifted outside Soledar.

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Ten Ukrainian drones were shot down over the Black Sea near Sevastopol, according to the governor.

Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozzhayev said that Russian air defences shot down 10 out of 10 drones over the Black Sea. No objects in the city were damaged, and no objects in the water area were hit.
According to the governor, everything is quiet in the city. During the attack, locals heard loud explosions . 

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At the moment, assault units of the Wagner PMC are fighting hard for the settlement of Kleshcheevka (Klishchiivka). 

The Ukrainians offer fierce resistance because they understand the strategic importance of this settlement. The capture of Kleshcheevka will allow the "musicians" to enter Bakhmut from the southwest and also develop an offensive on the village of Krasnoe.

The Wagner PMC fighters once again have to fight for each house and street, breaking through the well-fortified defence of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, which uses fortifications and terrain.
The assault units are supported by the "Musicians' " artillery and aviation.

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Japan deviates from post-war peaceful development path — Chinese Foreign Ministry

Tokyo is deviating from the path of peaceful development chosen by Japan after World War II, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin told a briefing on Monday.

"Japan is currently deviating from the post-war path of peaceful development, and the danger of repeating the mistakes of history is constantly growing," Wang Wenbin said.

According to him, Japan's defense budget has increased significantly over the past 11 years. Tokyo is constantly adjusting its security policy, it seeks to increase its military might and "overestimates regional tensions," the diplomat stressed.

"We warn Tokyo in all seriousness that whoever undermines security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region is bound to face widespread resistance and resolute opposition from countries in the region," Wang Wenbin said.

A joint US-Japanese statement issued on January 13 following a meeting in Washington between US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the United States and Japan should strengthen their individual and collective capabilities in light of the current global developments. The document also argues that "the Indo-Pacific faces growing challenges, from actions inconsistent with the rules-based international order by China to provocations by North Korea."

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The head of the Ministry of Defense of the (technical) government of Bulgaria, Nikolai Milkov, said that he did not know anything about the batch of Su-25 aircraft, which, according to information that appeared in the media, were sold to NATO countries for further transfer to Ukraine.

Earlier, Bloomberg published an article that listed the military assistance Kyiv received from Western allies. In the aviation section, the author of the publication claimed that Bulgaria sold 14 Soviet-made Su-25 attack aircraft to NATO member countries, which then transferred them to Ukraine.

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Zelensky warned that new missile strikes on Ukraine are expected

Zin Note: You better believe it!


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