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Yesterday, October 13, a large-scale transfer of Russian army troops through Mariupol in the direction of the front took place.

This was reported by the mayor's adviser Mariupol Petr Andryushchenko and published a corresponding video.

RF is transferring Russians to the front through Mariupol

The video shows how enemy trucks are moving in two columns Vremyevskoye direction.

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Andryushchenko noted that the sudden counter-partisan activities in Mariupol, which were carried out by the occupiers, were aimed at removing resistance from the streets along the transfer route. However, according to him, all this is to no avail.

– Again more than 20 trucks organized in two columns along the route Russia – Novoazovsk – Mariupol – Nikolskoye – Rozovsko-Pologi agglomeration or Vremyevskoye direction (as is convenient for you), – Andryushchenko reported.

He also added that there are no tactical markings on the trucks. According to him, this indicates preparations for a new offensive operation, the location of which the Russians have not yet determined.

We will add that according to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as of October 13, the most intense fighting is taking place in the Kurakhovsky direction of the Donetsk region.

At the same time, Russian invaders are actively attacking in Limansky, Pokrovsk and Kupyansk directions.

The full-scale war in Ukraine has been going on for 964 days.

The situation in the cities can be monitored on the interactive map of military operations in Ukraine and on the air raid map in Ukraine.

Unprecedented scale: China has created an “army of spies” of 600 thousand people, – WSJ Polina Buyanova

China is conducting espionage activities on an unprecedented scale/Collage by Channel 24

Beijing is conducting espionage activities on an unprecedented scale, trying to weaken rival states and support the country's economy. To do this, China has formed an army of spies consisting of 600 thousand people.

This is reported in the article by The Wall Street Journal. It is noted there that Western countries do not have the resources to counter such a spy network.

China is conducting espionage activities on an unprecedented scale

China's intelligence operations have already surpassed the KGB's activities during the Cold War in scale. It is worth noting that these operations are of different nature – we are talking about both cyber attacks and scientific or industrial espionage.

According to estimates by one of the European agencies, China's intelligence-gathering operations may involve up to 600,000 people.

China's hacking program is larger than that of all other major countries combined, FBI Director Christopher Wray said earlier this year.

Since coming to power in 2012, Xi Jinping has increasingly emphasized the “importance of national security” and called on both officials and ordinary citizens to repel threats to the interests of the country. countries.

Interestingly, Beijing previously denied accusations of spying on Western countries, trying to portray China as a target of foreign hackers. However, now the Chinese government has changed tactics and is simply keeping quiet.

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has submitted to the State Duma of the Russian Federation a bill on ratification of the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership with North Korea.

It is published in the database of legislative activity of the Russian State Duma 14 October.

Bill on the creation of a military alliance between the Russian Federation and the DPRK

The text of the agreement was posted in the package of documents to the bill on ratification of the strategic partnership agreement with North Korea.

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In particular, Article 4 of this agreement states:

— If one of the parties is subjected to an armed attack and finds itself in a state of war, the other party will immediately provide military and other assistance by all means at its disposal in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, the legislation of the Russian Federation and the DPRK, — it says.

The treaty between Russia and North Korea on the establishment of a military alliance will enter into force after the parties exchange instruments of ratification.

On October 14, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia plans to include North Korea in the war against Ukraine. This issue was discussed separately during the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief.

The President assured that Ukraine will respond harshly to protect itself, regardless of who will help the Russian Federation.

Failed assault on the enemy in the Kharkiv region: “Spartan” destroyed a platoon of occupiers and equipment, there are prisoners Irina Martsiyash

In the Kharkiv direction, the occupiers were defeated during the assault/Collage of Channel 24 (Screenshot from video)

In the Kharkov direction, Russian troops tried to storm the positions of the Defense Forces. But the assault was a failure.

Fighters of the Spartan National Guard unit repelled the offensive of the occupiers. This was reported on October 14 by the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

“Spartan” repelled the enemy assault in the Kharkov region

The failed assault of the Russians in the Kharkov region. Guardsmen of the Spartan Brigade destroyed the equipment and infantry platoon of the occupiers, and also captured prisoners, the report says.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs noted that the brigade's aerial reconnaissance aircraft detected the movement of Russian army personnel and immediately inflicted fire damage with attack drones and UAV drops.

Thus, as a result of precise work, the assault of the soldiers of the army of the aggressor country was stopped. It is known that the enemy army lost equipment, in particular an infantry fighting vehicle, and an infantry platoon.

“Spartan” repelled the enemy assault in the Kharkov direction: watch the video

In the Kharkiv direction, fighters of the 3rd operational brigade Spartan of the National Guard of Ukraine repelled the assault of the occupiers.

The brigade reported this in Telegram.

The equipment was destroyed while repelling the Russian assault.

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— In the Kharkov direction, the enemy made another assault attempt and tried to advance towards the Ukrainian positions in small groups. However, thanks to the actions of Spartan's warriors, the Russian assault failed, — the message under the video says.

Repelling an assault in the Kharkiv region

The brigade's aerial reconnaissance aircraft detected the movement of enemy personnel and immediately inflicted fire damage with attack drones and UAV drops.

As a result of their precise work, the assault by the occupiers was stopped, and the enemy lost equipment, in particular an infantry fighting vehicle, and an infantry platoon.

By the way, on October 13 Russia launched an assault in the Kharkov direction, but suffered a defeat. Even a change in tactics did not help the occupiers achieve success.

The situation has changed: how Iran got into a rather difficult situation Natalia Belzetskaya

EU foreign ministers have finally agreed to impose new sanctions against Iran over the supply of ballistic missiles to Russia. However, we must not forget that the world is built on the principle of capitalism, so everyone wants to earn money.

Russia could receive approximately 120 billion in 2025 thanks to the sale of gas and oil. Oleg Rybachuk, chairman of the analytical and advocacy agency “Center for Joint Actions”, told Channel 24 about this, noting that such an opportunity appears when you bypass sanctions.

Iran in a very difficult situation

The United States' position on Iran and China has become much tougher. The European Union, when deciding on sanctions, also understands that this will have serious consequences for Iran.

However, we should not forget that Iran practically grew up under sanctions. The country, being under serious restrictions, still finds ways to supply weapons to Russia and produce its own. Although formally this should be impossible.

But now the situation has changed fundamentally, because there is a threat of a direct clash between Israel and Iran. Iran has always defended itself through its proxies: Hezbollah, Hamas, but now the war is going on in Lebanon and the situation there is literally hanging by a thread, – emphasized Oleg Rybachuk.

Pay attention! Iran launched a massive attack on Israel on October 1. Hundreds of missiles and drones were launched at the country, some of which reached their target. This was a response to the murder of the leader of Hezbollah. Now Israel has promised its response.

Therefore, the biggest problem for Iran now is not new sanctions, but avoiding a crushing clash with Israel, behind which the United States stands. As for Ukraine, we understand that Iranian officials cannot be trusted.

Even though they do not confirm direct cooperation with Russia, everyone understands that it is thanks to them that “Shaheds” have started to fly on the heads of Ukrainians. Moreover, Iranian components are also found in the missiles that are fired at our country.

However, in fairness, it is worth adding that about 70% of electronics still come from America and the European Union. Therefore, the issue is very complex, but politically it is good that Iran received a clear signal from the EU in the form of sanctions.

The Russian Navy can no longer influence the course of military operations in Ukraine.

This is reported in the spokesman of the Ukrainian Navy reported on the air of the United News telethon Dmytro Pletenchuk.

– My colleagues in intelligence can answer this question more professionally. I can note that whatever the degree of readiness and the number of units, — this cannot actually affect the course of military operations in our theater, — he noted.

The weakness of the Russian fleet is confirmed by military actions

Pletenchuk believes, that the enemy could transfer some units via internal waters, but will not do so because it cannot cope even with those units that remain in the Black Sea Fleet, which is effectively paralyzed in the Azov-Black Sea region. ;.

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— As for other water areas, such as the Mediterranean, they also cannot get here from there, — he said.

Pletenchuk noted that the weakness of the Russian fleet is confirmed by real military actions in Ukraine.

Pletenchuk noted, that the Russian Federation considers itself a “powerful maritime state”, however, it still lags behind NATO countries technologically.

By the way, earlier the spokesman of the Ukrainian Navy Dmitry Pletenchuk reported that Russia will try to protect the Kerch Bridge and make every effort to do so, since this facility remains a priority, to which the occupiers are directing all their resources.

White House failure: what consequences will Russia-North Korea cooperation have for the United States Victoria Grabovskaya

Russia is gradually increasing cooperation with its partners. In particular, North Korea not only supplies it with weapons, but also plans to transfer its troops to the occupied territories. This became possible due to the US position on the war in Ukraine.

Political scientist Taras Zagorodniy told Channel 24 that the Joseph Biden administration tried to introduce a policy of “controlled escalation”, which led to such a development of events. By the way, the military from North Korea are probably already in the occupied territories and they may go to the front line by the end of 2024.

They may arrange a “Ural” in the DPRK

At the same time, there is no reaction from the civilized world to these events yet. According to the political scientist, there is no need to expect it until the White House administration changes.

This is essentially an admission of the failure of the policy of so-called “controlled escalation” promoted by the President's National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and CIA Director William Burns, he emphasized.

They believed that there should be a “bloody reserve” on the territory of Ukraine, which supposedly would not grow any further. However, the coalition is growing, and more and more countries are being drawn into it.

This policy was a failure, because, according to the political scientist, it will be impossible to win this war without transferring the war to Russian territory.

The coalition between Russia and other countries has already been openly announced. There were warnings earlier that if, God forbid, weapons from North Korea appear on Ukrainian territory, then measures will be taken.

It has already been confirmed that North Korean missiles are flying in the skies over Ukraine. And where are these measures? – Zagorodniy emphasized.

Some so-called experts laughed, saying that North Korea could give the Russians something. However, as the political scientist noted, in fact the DPRK could organize weapons production on its territory, provide human resources. At the same time, the Russians have money, technology, and the Chinese can provide equipment.

By the way. Director of the “Come Back Alive” foundation Taras Chmut suggested that if some area is reinforced by about 10 thousand trained troops, for example, from North Korea, this could lead to a breakthrough of the front with an exit to the operational space.

They can arrange a “Ural” in North Korea, like it was in World War II. Judging by how many North Korean shells the Russians now have, that's what they did, he emphasized.

It is unknown what exactly Moscow could have given Pyongyang in exchange for this, but North Korean weapons and troops are already being modernized/strong>. It cannot be ruled out that the Russians will also transfer nuclear technology.