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First Russian military transport airplane delivers humanitarian shipment for victims of earthquake to Hmeimim Air Base in Syria 📦 Russian servicemen have delivered over 20 Tonnes of humanitarian shipment, including groceries (canned food, flour, noodles, sunflower oil, tea, coffee, soups), and blankets.

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Russia - Ukraine conflict Introductory speech of Russian Defence Minister at topical teleconference Progress Report

Surrendered Ukrainian militant tells about being abandoned by his command, low morale of personnel in frontline units, absence of personal first-aid kits, and large number of deaths 💬 'I reported that 4 tanks were approaching us, the answer was 'Got it'. Then there was no more response on the radio'. ◽️ Yevgeny Krikun urges his compatriots not to fight, and to surrender in order to save their lives. He says he would rather be jailed, than to return to the front.

Russian Defence Minister General of the Army Sergei Shoigu gives instructions to Commander of Russian Group of Forces in Syria to provide assistance in eliminating consequences caused by earthquake ◽️ The Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides has deployed 6 humanitarian aid distribution posts in Aleppo, Hama, Jabla, Stamu, and Bustan al-Basha. ◽️ Personnel of the Russian Group of Forces in the Syrian Arab Republic have formed 10 joint detachments, tasked to remove debris, search for victims, and provide them with medical aid in the mostly damaged areas. ◽️ Over 300 personnel, and 60 military and special vehicles are involved in the works. ◽️ A mobile group of Russian military healthcare professionals, 4 blood donation posts, as well as a joint coordination headquarters have been established at Hmeimim Air Base to provide assistance to the Syrian side.

The 5th anniversary of the tragic death of the Hero of Russia Major Roman Filipov was commemorated at Hmeimim Air Base. ◽️ After the moment of silence, the Command of the Russian Group of Forces laid flowers to the memorial busts of the Heroes who lost their lives while operating in the Syrian Arab Republic, including the immortalised in bronze sculptural portrait of Roman Filipov. On 3 February 2018, the Su-25SM ground-attack fighter, operated by Roman Filipov, was returning to the base, and was shot down by terrorists from a man-portable anti-aircraft system. The pilot tried to keep the airplane in flight, guiding it away from residential buildings, and ejected. He was encircled by militants on the ground, conducted an unequal battle against the enemy, became severely injured, and, when the enemy forces approached him at minimum distance, exploded himself with a grenade, shouting 'This is for our guys!'.

Personnel practise intensive manoeuvre warfare at their patrol routes, including at nighttime. ◽️ The crews of the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile systems are to overcome a 100-kilometre-long route, deploy the systems and change field positions, equip them in terms of engineering, arrange camouflaging and protection. Moreover, the personnel practise countering sabotage and reconnaissance groups. ◽️ The units improve their skills in deconcentrating at a forested area for increasing the concealment of the Yars systems. ◽️ Regular training activities allow to check the readiness of personnel, armament and military hardware for extended duty at their patrol routes.

Artillerymen from Lugansk People’s Republic show how they destroy AFU armour 🪖 Army life, environment, the commander's attitude to his subordinates — all this is shown by the artillery platoon commander with the call sign ‘Kabak’. 💪🏻 The crew perform its mission without unnecessary questions. Their professionalism and coherence are unquestionable. On command, they promptly struck the target and hit AFU equipment.

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Crew launches strike against AFU positions. The mortars are designed to destroy enemy strongpoints and large fortified areas. Its 240mm calibre and ballistic specifics allow to penetrate 3-metre-thick concrete structures. The crew uses ordnance weighing from 130 to 230 kg, capable of destroying hostile facilities at considerable distances from the line of contact

Whirlfire: Tornado-G MLRS helps Russian artillery crews operate effectively. ⏱ The deployment to a position takes from 1 to 6 minutes. 💥 40 rocket-propelled 122mm projectiles are launched within 20 seconds. 🔹 Once the targets are neutralized, the crew rapidly changes its position. It takes 3 minutes to load new rockets, and the crew is ready to fire again. 💬 Artillery operators call this system the great-granddaughter of Katyusha rocket launcher.

Teamwork: Russian tank under cover of Terminator BMPT neutralize an AFU attacking infantry group on IFV ◽️ The advancing attacking group was uncovered in the wooded area by reconnaissance team using unmanned aerial vehicles. 💥 A Russian Terminator tank support combat vehicle advanced towards the militants and opened fire on the adversary. 💪 As a result of the battle, the enemy IFV and tank were destroyed, and the AFU fighters suffered losses and fled.

A visual salute to this great country of ours long may you prosper. The beauty of this diverse land is breathtaking, from sea to the mountains to the desert, the land sings out to us. We are indeed the lucky country Let us take loving care of it as it has done for us. Audio is by curtesy of the great Australian Artist John Williamson Enjoy this special Day!

The inaugural ceremony was attended by the commander of the Group of Forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Syria Colonel General Andrey Serdyukov, the Minister of Defence of the Syrian Arab Republic Lieutenant General Ali Mahmoud Abbas, servicemen of both countries, and guests of honour. ⚒ The airfield is provided with restored lighting facilities and elements of the manoeuvring area. The air traffic control post is fitted with communication and radio facilities, designed for providing arrivals and departures of aircraft at day- and nighttime. Joint deployment of Russian and Syrian aircraft at the Jirah airfield allows to protect the State border, and ensures safety of civilians in the northern and north-eastern areas of the Syrian Arab Republic.

💥 Crews of the T-90M Proryv tanks from the Southern Military District have neutralized the detected concentration of manpower and military hardware of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in one of the tactical directions. ◽️ The tank crews successfully neutralize targets located at considerable distances, and out of direct line of sight.

Terek Cossack troops keep a tight grip of their ground on the Kinburn Spit in Kherson region 🛡 Russian units, in cooperation with Cossack volunteers of the Terek Cossack troops, successfully carry out combat tasks to protect civilians and repel attempts by Ukrainian militants to land enemy troops on the Kinburn Spit. 👎 The Ukrainian military is using banned phosphorus munitions, shelling civilians on Orthodox holidays. 💪 The enemy's actions only strengthen the determination of the Cossacks.

Ka-27 helicopter of the frigate Admiral Gorshkov carries out observation flights in difficult weather conditions. In adverse weather environment in the Atlantic Ocean, the air group of the frigate Admiral of the Fleet of the Soviet Union Gorshkov practiced off-board flying the Ka-27 helicopter. ◽️ The training was conducted as planned. The personnel practiced aerial reconnaissance to determine the air and surface conditions along the frigate's route. 🚁 During the flying shift, the crew also practiced take-offs and landings on the frigate's helipad to keep flight personnel training up to date. 🌊 The flights took place with sea waves of up to 3 point and wind speed of about 15 m/s. The frigate Admiral Gorshkov is a modern multi-purpose ship with guided missile weapons designed for long-range maritime and oceanic missions. It was commissioned by the Navy in 2018, and in 2021 it was upgraded to use hypersonic Tsirkon missiles.

The Central Military District's anti-aircraft gunners use Buk surface-to-air missile systems to intercept any aircraft as well as low-flying hostile cruise missiles. 🛡 During a round-the-clock combat duty, personnel detect, escort, and destroy various aerial targets, providing reliable air cover for Russian positions and civilian infrastructure. 💪 This crew annihilated more than 60 AFU targets such as aircraft, drones, and HIMARS MLRS rounds.

The multirole fighters carried out a patrol in the zone of the special military operation and covered bomber and attack aircraft as well as army helicopters during strikes on enemy military targets and hardware. 💥The sorties were carried out with suspended missiles of various classes. During one of the sorties, an enemy aircraft was timely detected and destroyed.

Tankmen neutralise AFU positions on right bank of Dnepr Tank crews from the Southern Military District (SMD) have destroyed the hardware of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) within the special military operation. 💥 The tankmen have successfully neutralised the targets located at considerable distances, and out of direct line of sight. Observation posts, ordnance depots, and foreign military hardware, deployed on the right bank of the Dnepr River, have been destroyed according to the coordinates transmitted by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). ◽️ The tank company has conducted manoeuvring fights, making advantage of natural shelters and terrain folds. UAVs adjusted fire and exercised damage control.

The best sunset we have ever seen here at Fern Bay NSW Australia

Two Tu-160 strategic bombers conduct a scheduled flight over neutral waters of Arctic Ocean lasting more than 10 hours ✈️ Pilots of Long-Range Aviation conduct regular flights over the neutral waters of the Arctic, North Atlantic, Black and Baltic seas, as well as the Pacific Ocean. 📑 All the flights of Russian Aerospace Forces' aircraft are conducted in strict compliance with the international rules of using air space.

🚁 Within the special military operation, Western MD helicopter crews continue to destroy the hardware and facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, escort military convoys, as well as deliver personnel and military supplies. Air support is provided to the units on a daily basis. ✔️ All flights are conducted at extremely low altitudes. 🔄 Requests to support Russian mechanized infantry or tank units are sent several times per day or night shift from the fore front. 🔥 The riflemen of the Army Aviation support group provide air support to the helicopters, observe objects and vehicles on the ground, and detect enemy firing positions while patrolling the area. 🤝 Servicemen often risk their own lives to help evacuate civilians from the liberated settlements located at the front line of defense, covering them while approaching and boarding helicopters.

Just some of the sunsets we have captured during our travels through Australia over the years.