M23's Corneille Nanga writes a letter to the UN security council

 

AFC/M23 - RESPONSE TO THE 2024 REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS GROUP OF EXPERTS

 

AFC/M23 - RESPONSE TO THE 2024 REPORT OF THE UNITED NATIONS GROUP OF EXPERTS...check the link below

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:d2e06758-a976-43d6-9848-3873c656540e

Russia's unknown and speculated space based nuclear weapon

 Putin has launched an expanded campaign to fight the West.

The main known unknown, publicly at least, is whether this is a space-based nuclear weapon in the most conventional sense of the term — nuclear warheads, atomic reactions, mushroom clouds. Or if, as many experts suspect, this is a nuclear-powered satellite carrying electronic weapons, which could cause havoc on Earth by crippling satellites that drive everything from weather forecasting and phone calls to wars and the global economy.

If it is the former — actual space nukes — that would be a violation of the United Nations’ Outer Space Treaty of 1967. One of its clauses says that countries are not allowed to “place nuclear weapons or other weapons of mass destruction in orbit, or on celestial bodies, or station them in outer space in any other manner.”

One of the reasons this treaty was signed is the same reason that stationing nuclear weapons in orbit would be so dangerous: a country could loose a nuclear bomb from the heavens with very little warning. The sources said the Russian technology in question is designed to target American satellites, something experts say Russia — and other nuclear-armed powers — is more than capable of doing using intercontinental ballistic missiles, or ICBMs, launched from the ground.

Nevertheless, actually deploying nuclear weapons in orbit “would be a new escalatory step by the Russian Federation, which has already trashed a lot of arms control treaties,” said Mariana Budjeryn, a senior research associate at the Project on Managing the Atom, part of the Harvard Kennedy School. “This would be putting a nuclear weapon in space — where there have been none before.”

Other experts, reading between the lines of the reports, believe that this weapons system would be nuclear-powered rather than nuclear-armed. There has also been speculation that this is all linked to a classified Russian satellite, named Cosmos 2575, launched last week.

2 dead ,20 injured in an M23 mortar attack on sake

 The South African National Defense Force (SANDF), confirms the mortar attack on one of our bases in Sake, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on June 25, 2024, which caused two dead and twenty injured. Four seriously injured members were hospitalized, while the others, with minor injuries, are expected to be released soon. The families of the two members who lost their lives have been informed and all necessary procedures to bring them their mortal remains are being processed. The names of the deceased will be communicated in due course.

DRC's prime Minister to visit Goma on Wednesday

 

Prime Minister Judith Suminwa is expected to go to North Kivu on Wednesday for an official visit, reports a source close to the prime minister. Some Congolese believe that his visit to North Kivu will be "significant" during this period when killings of civilians are increasing in Beni following ADF activism and the intensification of fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 / RDF in Rutshuru and Masisi. This visit will be her first outing inside the country since her appointment as Prime Minister of the DRC. During her inauguration on June 12, Mrs. Suminwa placed security as the second pillar of government action.

M23 attempted simultaneous attacks Repelled by FARDC

 

After M23 spending the whole weekend enmassing reinforcements, Fardc repelled simultaneous attacks by M23 rebels in PP, Bushikwa, Kimaka and Kateku who were seeking to force their way into Kanyabayonga. M23 rebels supported by Rwanda continue to unsuccessfully attempt to enter Kanyabayonga. All the attempts and maneuvers of the M23_RDF on this axis fail to break the determination of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo to defend the city of Kanyabayonga.

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.