The Russian Ministry of Defense has created direct channels linking engineers and chief designers with Russian combat units operating in a special military operation zone. This development was announced by Denis Manturov, deputy prime minister and minister of industry and trade, during the plenary session of the Army-2023 forum. (Source: official briefing notes from the defense ministry)
The minister pointed out that having accurate first-hand information enables rapid tasking to enhance performance and to bolster the protection of both personnel and equipment in the field. (Source: defense ministry press release)
The international military-technical forum Army-2023 is taking place from August 14 to 20 at Patriot Park in Kubinka near Moscow, under the auspices of the Russian Ministry of Defense. RIA Novosti serves as the forum’s official news agency for event coverage. (Source: forum organizers and state media reports)
Earlier statements indicated that Rostec would expand the production capacity of the Lancet kamikaze drone, a platform used in several operational contexts in the current campaign. (Source: Rostec communications and defense procurement updates)
On February 24, 2022, Russia commenced a military operation in Ukraine. The event is being tracked with ongoing historical context and analysis by multiple outlets, summarizing key developments, timelines, and strategic implications. (Source: ongoing archival coverage and major news agencies)
Former Ukrainian military personnel involved in the conflict have described varying interpretations of the underlying causes and course of the hostilities, reflecting broader geopolitical narratives and tactical assessments shared by experts and commentators. (Source: interviews and policy analyses published by regional outlets)