The M60 Patton VS the T14 Armata

 

The M60 Patton is a renowned American main battle tank that served prominently during the Cold War era and beyond. Named after General George S. Patton, it was designed to succeed the M48 Patton series and featured significant upgrades in firepower and armor protection. The M60's primary armament is a 105mm rifled gun, complemented by sturdy armor and a reliable diesel engine, providing it with solid combat capabilities. While it has been largely replaced by more modern tanks like the M1 Abrams in U.S. service, the M60 Patton remains in use with various armed forces worldwide, reflecting its enduring reputation for durability and firepower.

The T-14 Armata is an advanced Russian main battle tank introduced in recent years, representing a significant leap in armored vehicle technology. It features a revolutionary unmanned turret with an automatic loader, enhancing crew safety and operational efficiency. The tank is equipped with a 125mm smoothbore gun and advanced composite armor, offering superior protection and firepower. The T-14 Armata also incorporates cutting-edge sensors, active protection systems, and digital networking capabilities, making it one of the most technologically advanced tanks in the world. Its introduction marks a new era in armored warfare, showcasing Russia's commitment to modernizing its military capabilities.

SATAN 2:The world's biggest missile

 The RS-28 Sarmat, known by its NATO reporting name "Satan 2," is a powerful intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by Russia. It is designed to replace the aging Soviet-era R-36M missiles, also known as the "SS-18 Satan." The Sarmat is intended to be a cornerstone of Russia's nuclear deterrence strategy, capable of delivering multiple warheads and penetrating advanced missile defense systems.

Key features of the RS-28 Sarmat include its immense payload capacity and range, allowing it to strike targets across continents with high precision. Its development represents Russia's efforts to modernize its strategic missile forces and maintain a credible nuclear deterrent in the face of evolving global security challenges.

Discussions about the RS-28 Sarmat often focus on its technical specifications, strategic implications, and its role in international arms control agreements, given its significant capabilities in nuclear warfare.

The Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile blasts off during a test launch.

The RS-28 Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) of Russia, commonly known as "Satan II" in Western media and once described as invincible by President Vladimir Putin, was deployed for combat duty, the head of the state space agency Roscosmos once announcemed"The Sarmat strategic missile system has entered active duty," Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov said in 2023. "The RS-28 Sarmat is Russia's next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is set to become the backbone of the country's silo-based strategic deterrent. With its impressive range and destructive power, the Sarmat is considered one of the deadliest nuclear missiles in the world.As per the Moscow Times, the RS-28 Sarmat dubbed Satan 2 by Western analysts, is among Russia's next-generation missiles unveiled by Putin in 2018, which also include the Kinzhal and Avangard hypersonic missiles.Weighing in at more than 200 tonnes and able to transport multiple warheads, Sarmat is designed to elude anti-missile defence systems with a short initial boost phase, giving enemy surveillance systems a narrow window to track it down.Russian defence committee deputy chairman Aleksey Zhuravlyov used it as a threat when he was interviewed by state broadcaster TV Russia 1 in May regarding Sweden and Finland's aspirations towards joining NATO in light of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Finland joined the alliance earlier in 2023, while Sweden was still waiting to be ratified. Mr Zhuravlyov claimed that Moscow could unleash Satan II to strike back at those nations and at the UK and US, which the Putin regime regards as the key organising forces behind Nato.

Why the  name 'Satan II'?

The Sputnik News reported that while NATO designates the Sarmat missile as the 'SS-X-29' or 'SS-X-30', Western media has often referred to it as 'Satan II'. This name is derived from the NATO reporting name 'SS-18 Satan', which was used for the R-36M missile system that the Sarmat is set to replace. The 'Satan II' moniker plays on the terrifying associations of evil and suffering, capturing the attention of the media and the public.

FARDC recovers more territory.

After the recovery of several villages in the territories of Masisi and Rutsuru, the Congolese FARDC army attacks the mining town of #Rubaya in the territory of Masisi. Violent clashes were reported this Saturday, June 22, between the Congolese army and the #M23_RDF_AFC coalition. Military sources say that the FARDC advanced towards the mining town of Rubaya, a mining town located in the Bahunde chiefdom in Masisi territory, in North Kivu in the east of the DRC. This city came under the control of the coalition between February and March last year. “The detonations of heavy and light weapons were heard at 5 a.m. this Saturday in the village of Kibabi Buporo, not far from the Mululu River about 7 kilometers from the center of Rubaya. Now, a precarious calm is observed in the area and the FARDC spend the night 7 km from Rubaya", explains Shemati Éric. Civil society, however, denounces the fact that the coalition M23_RDF_AFC launches bombs targeting civilian objectives every time "Since Monday, 24 bombs have fallen in the Kanyabayonga commune, causing 19 injuries including 4 children and 14 deaths," said Aimé Mukanda, notable in the Rutshuru territory.

Was Willy Ngoma injured in any ambush?

 There has been a rumour going on that the military spokesperson of m23,Lt Colonel Willy Ngoma may have been seriously injured in one of the offensives in Kanyabayonga.some of the key figures in M23 have been said to have fallen in ambushes led by wazalendo in the outskirts of kanyabayonga.The wazalendo and their allies claim that since a one called Kayizari was killed or injured plus the spokes person Lt Col Willy Ngoma who is too said to be nursing heavy wounds.Some others claim that since Willy Ngoma has spent some days without surfacing in the media,this may partly be  A a proof that he was injured in one of the offensives in Rutshuru.However this cannot merely proove that Willy Ngoma was injured,it is not even the first time that he was even declared to have been killed,he probabbly may be on leave or meeting with his seniors for thorough study of any counter offensive mechanism.Recently some key figures who are believed to be allies of M23 have been targetded and eliminated by Wazalendo.Recently a one in names of Nsabimana born in Kagenda ,a known owner of herds of cattle was ambushed and killed .Wazalendo had always blamed him for being a funder ,recruiter and actively involved in coercing plus  deploying the youth from jomba in the ranks of M23.News has reached us that M23 ordered that this Nsabimana who is said to be a son to a man called Mungwete be buried in Ruginga specifically in a place called" Kumiti ya Camarade" close to an M23 post .

A large ADF base has been destroyed by a coalition of FARDC and WAZALENDO

 

A large terrorist base ADF destroyed and several elements neutralized by the Congolese army supported by young Wazalendo resistance fighters.

During a joint Wazalendo -FARDC operation in the Bapere and Madiwe sector, a large ADF stronghold was destroyed.

Military effects belonging to the ADF were recovered as shown in the video.

Some few days ago according to OSINT(Open source intelligence) conducted within  the media circles in DRC, there was a claim that M23 was sending some of its men to  commit atrocities in Beni ,which thing compelled some of the media in DRC to believe that M23 works closely with ADF with the main target of coercing FARDC to reduce its offensive that has harassed them so much. In this video below, the captured youth claims to have come from Rutshuru and sent by M23  to  Beni.

Fighting currently going on along Rwindi kanyabayonga axis

 In the photo..below is a member of the Holy Trinity at Frontline

since early hours of today crashes between M23 and FARDC were  reported in Bulindi and butalongola about 15 km from Kanyabayonga.In tongo  grouping,thid ended thursday M23 is blamed for killing  5 civilians in Rubwe and Kanyatsi.a bomb launched by the coalition #M23_RDF_AFC injured 4 in the village of Buhundu in Kanyabayonga

including two children, a wife and a soldier.

The local civil society denounced these series of killings in the villages of Kanyatsi, Rubwe South and North in the territory of Rutshuru.

“This ended night, 5 people were killed by the visibly angry M23,” indicates the source.

As of now,Fighting on along the Rwindi-kanyabayonga axis.The Wazalendo are said to have taken over several localities.Here in the video they are seen matching for the Rukara hill.

UPDF goes for professionals in recruitment

 

Now:Fighting stll taking place as M23 try to get a way of penetrating the FARD defensive wall.

 To compensate and relieve the pain of the heavy losses of men and equipment that the M23 rebels supported by Rwanda suffer daily on the Northern Front, the latter always force the door to trample on kanyabayonga .

In their attempt to break through the wall set up by the Northern Front command under the leadership of General Chiko Tshitambwe, the m23 tried to overflow from Bushika, Buloli, PP towards Castama axis to scale the wall, quickly the reaction of the FARDC n It didn't take long to follow. 12:55', our source on site affirms that the sounds of gunfire are moving further away from the town of Kanyabayonga, the FARDC have just repelled this rebel attempt. However, the fighting is still ongoing.

Al-Shabab propaganda video could pose a renewed threat to the region and beyond

Al-Shabaab militants on Tuesday published more than one hour-long propoganda film about a “Special Force” which graduated from the group’s “Training Academy of Sheikh Osama Bin Laden,” as the militants’ video claims.

you can click on the link below to see more of the video:

- GeoNews (gnews.to)

The dissemination of this slick, propaganda video by al-Shabaab appears to be intended to recruit more fighters from the region as it’s translated into seven languages including Somali, English, Arabic; and more significantly - Amharic, Oromo, Swahili and French.It is upon the regions gorvenments to work hard and curtail this propaganda and prevent toxic indoctrination that may see many youth fanatically joining the terror group.With alarming rates of unemployment and the more threatened life of youths in regular war torn countries especially DRC,the SUDAN,the Sahel,we may end up seeing more youth joining this terror group.

According to open source intelligence,many alshabaab sympathisers claim to have identified the GPS location of the area where some the trainings were conducted especially the training in techniques relate mountain climbing.Its upon the African intelligence bodies,the CIA , to identify such places and then do the needful.

More clashes near Kanyabayonga

 

Since this morning, clashes have been reported at the PP level on the Rwindi_Kanyabayonga road. Sources say that the M23 rebels supported by Rwanda still cannot concede this heavy defeat inflicted by the Fardc on this northern axis and continue to harbor ambitions of progressing towards Kanyabayonga, despite enormous losses recorded on Monday and Tuesday, where the Fardc once again neutralized the snipers, mortar shooters, trucks and elements of these rebels. Sources affirm that the Fardc remain mobilized to defend the population and the national territory. This Tuesday, other clashes were reported in Shonyi, Bukombo and kavumu where the Wazalendo chased out the M23_RDF.