Russian Ministry of Defense: Russian troops attacked many targets in Ukraine and killed more than 90 "Polish mercenaries"

According to reports from the RIA Novosti and Russia Today TV websites on the 8th, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian army carried out "high-precision" strikes in Ukraine, destroying some high-value targets and striking within 24 hours. More than 90 "Polish mercenaries" were killed.

Photo source of the Russian Ministry of Defense building: RIA Novosti

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the latest status of the special military operation against Ukraine through the official account of the social media Telegram on Thursday. The post read, "Due to the high-precision strikes of the Russian Aerospace Forces," 5 US-made MLRS and German-made MARS-II multiple rocket launcher systems were destroyed in Zaporozhye Oblast; 2 sets were destroyed in Donetsk. The US-made 'Haimas' multiple rocket launcher system killed more than 90 "Polish mercenaries" in Kharkiv Oblast.

The Russian Ministry of Defense also announced some situations on the contact line: the Russian army continued to advance its offensive in the direction of Kuriliman, and the Ukrainian army lost more than 60 soldiers, 3 infantry fighting vehicles and 2 vehicles in one day; In the direction of Kupyansk, Russian air strikes and shelling killed more than 70 Ukrainian soldiers and destroyed 2 Ukrainian infantry fighting vehicles and 3 vehicles; in the direction of Donetsk, the Ukrainian army near two residential areas The counterattack failed, with the loss of more than 50 soldiers, 3 infantry fighting vehicles and 2 pickup trucks; in the direction of South Donetsk, the Ukrainian army lost more than 30 soldiers, 1 infantry fighting vehicle, 1 armored personnel carrier and 2 pickup trucks during the counterattack. 2 cars.

In addition, one Mi-8 helicopter and five drones of the Ukrainian army were shot down.

U.S. military data map of the "Haimas" multiple rocket launcher system

RT reported that the United States shipped the first batch of "Haimas" multiple rocket launcher systems to Ukraine in June this year. More sets then continued to be shipped over the next few months. The United States has also supplied Ukraine with some M270 multiple rocket launcher systems. Germany provided the MARS-II multiple rocket launcher system. Ukrainian officials say these weapons systems have longer range and higher accuracy than similar Soviet-made systems, allowing the Ukrainian military to hit Russian targets behind the front lines, including ammunition depots, fuel depots and bridges.

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense revealed in August that the Ukrainian army already has more than 20 sets of "Haimas", MLRS and MARS systems. Ukrainian officials revealed that four more "Haimas" systems arrived in the country in October.

At the same time, the Russian military has stated many times that it has destroyed many Western weapons systems in Ukraine.

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Preparing for war with Russia? Poland found that it was unrealistic to recruit 200,000 people for military training by relying on Ukraine

According to a survey by the US Pew Research Center, about 94% of Poles believe that Russia is a threat, compared with 65% in 2018 %. Currently, Poland has begun to carry out military training for ordinary people to prevent armed conflicts. In addition, approximately 10,000 U.S. soldiers are stationed in Poland. This situation increases the chance of the situation worsening.

The American version of "Stars and Stripes" said, "The Poles are preparing to fight Russia with all their strength, and too many people want to participate in training in military camps."

At present, some accountants and managers He and other office workers picked up their unloaded machine guns and maneuvered carefully through the birch trees, looking for potential dangers. These exercises are part of the Polish Ministry of Defense’s new “Train with the Army” project. These weekend military trainings for ordinary people began in October this year and will last until January next year. Currently, more than 3,500 Polish citizens aged 18 to 65 have participated in the courses organized by 17 military units across the country. The launch of this project is directly related to Russia’s special military operations in Ukraine.

Polish Foreign Ministry spokesman Michal Tomczyk said, "People are eager to learn and know how to react to the sound of sirens, how to hold and load a real gun, how to use a gas mask, and develop basic survival skills”.

In addition, according to the draft resolution of the Polish Ministry of Defense, 200,000 people will be summoned to participate in some mandatory exercises by 2023. About 17,000 people can be called up for active service as professional soldiers. Escaping or not showing up at a military unit on a given date is punishable by a fine or even imprisonment.

Michelle, 18, who works in IT, recounted the details of being recruited to participate in military exercises.

He said that he had never sought to establish contact with the military in his life plan. When he received the call-up order, he felt that everything was different.

When he arrived at the recruiting station in the city of Sheraz, he wasn't even checked for eligibility to serve. He was asked to fill in a personal questionnaire including marital status, qualifications, education and blood type. He did not undergo any medical or psychological examination. Despite this, he was awarded Category A - fit for active duty. He then had to sign a card calling for a month of drills, ending with an oath of enlistment.

It is said that 200,000 Poles are waiting in line to receive military training.

Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a meeting of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights that Polish nationalist groups were "sleepy-eyed" and wanted to seize western territories from Ukraine, which it gained after World War II. those territories.

In addition, the director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service Naryshkin also told the media that Poland is accelerating its preparations to annex the territory of Western Ukraine - Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and most of the Ternopil region. According to him, the Polish leadership aims to act proactively and persistently because of the fear that NATO partners will negotiate with Moscow during the winter, which goes against the interests not only of Ukrainians but also of Poles.

Russia’s claim that Poland wants to go to war with Russia is not unfounded.

In early December, the United States transferred approximately 700 military vehicles to Poland and arrived at the Polish port of Gdynia, including M1A2 Abrams tanks.

The arrival of so much U.S. military equipment in Poland is part of the U.S.'s implementation of the "Atlantic Resolve" plan. It started in 2014 to strengthen U.S. influence in Europe. As part of the operation, elements of the U.S. Army sent separate units to Europe that were deployed in countries on NATO's eastern flank.

In addition to the Abrams tanks, there are Bradley tanks, multiple versions of the M113 armored personnel carrier, other combat vehicles and trucks. Within two weeks, the equipment will be transported by train and truck from the port to military bases located in different parts of Poland.

It is said that the next shipment of US military equipment will arrive in Gdynia in January - about two thousand vehicles will arrive.

Polish journalists said that the Polish authorities tried to play the role of a buffer state and were forced to complete the mission of the United States and Ukraine. But later Polish senior leaders discovered that this was a strategic mistake. It was unrealistic or impossible for Poland to rely on Ukraine to confront Russia. Therefore, Poland's top leaders currently adopt an extremely confrontational policy towards Russia.

As Kremlin spokesman Peskov pointed out, Poland adopts a "fanatic stance on the verge of madness" toward Russia.