決戰哈爾科夫 烏建最新強大防線；俄導彈艦失火 本土航訓中心被炸；俄再丟T-90S主戰坦克！ 二戰後英法可能再度結盟；

T-90S is a self-propelled main battle tank of Russia, which is said to have a powerful weapon system on the modern battlefield. The Russian military promotes its excellent defensive and advanced fire control system, which is powerful and highly mobile. Even so, it has not escaped the Russian army's pursuit. From late April 8 to early April 9, many Ukrainian drones attacked the Libya Air Force Training Center in Lvov, Russia. The center is a pilot training local frontline bombers and attack air force. Although the Russian Defense Ministry announced as usual that they had shot down all Ukrainian drones and did not cause damage, but a video on the Internet shows that at least two Ukrainian drones hit the target, and then hit the fourth floor of the training center building, followed by a huge explosion. Now the route of Ukrainian drones has reached 3,300 kilometers, which means that 80 of the 98 air force bases and airfields in the Russian army have become targets. In the case of a joint production of 2 million drones, Ukraine's innovative drone strategy and means are not to be underestimated. In addition, recently Ukraine also used spray drones to hit the positions in the Belgorod region of Russia. However, some people think that it is a waste of resources to deal with the Russian army with spray drones. It is reported that this type of spray drone can carry 20 kilograms of explosives, reach a speed of 500 kilometers per hour, have higher speed and hovering ability, suitable for surveillance, reconnaissance, cargo transportation and other tasks. Spray drones can also operate in narrow spaces, because they do not need a rotating propeller, and have lower noise and higher mobility. On the Russian side, the 9th from the bridgehead of Crimea, the Russian ice and sea border area and Akh-Tarsk, launched 20 Shahd-131-136 drones, but were all shot down by the Ukrainian air defense system. The Russian army also launched four S-300 anti-aircraft missiles from the Donetsk region to attack. Due to the close distance, the Ukrainian air defense system could not intercept. In addition, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Intelligence Agency confirmed on April 8 that the Russian army's Serpukhov missile ship was burned down at the naval base. The base is located in the Russian non-domestic Kaliningrad region of the Polotsk region. The Ukrainian Intelligence Agency said that on April 7, due to the fire in the Serpukhov missile ship, its communication and automated driving system were completely destroyed, and it took a long time to restore its combat ability. The outside world believes that Ukraine is late in admitting that the fire was caused by them. So far, Russia has not released any relevant information about the missile ship's fire, so it is not certain whether Ukraine used drones or agents to attack the ship. Russia's silence may be because they are worried that this incident will have a negative impact on the morale of the troops. Earlier today, German photojournalist and deputy editor-in-chief Paolo Longzheimer visited the Ukrainian armed forces stationed near Kharkov, and then made a comment. He said that Ukraine had built a new defense system for the upcoming war against Russia. It is clear that Ukraine is preparing for the upcoming war. He believes that if the Russian army launches an attack, it may first pass through Kramatorsk and then advance towards Kharkov. Even if there is no new ground attack, Russia may also choose to attack Kharkov, because Kharkov has a very high strategic value to Russia. Recently, a large number of military intelligence has been collected in the Nordic countries, and Russia has determined the decisive battlefield, Kharkov, and it is estimated that the Russian army will launch an attack in spring. Some analysts believe that the attack on Kharkov is Russia's last chance. Even if Russia fails to win, it can at least force Ukraine to come to the negotiating table because of its situation, and force Ukraine to intervene. Can Russia succeed? Here we have to first understand Kharkov. It is the main industrial city in eastern Ukraine, an important pillar of Ukraine's economy, and the core base of Ukraine's heavy industry. If Kharkov is lost, it will be a heavy blow to Ukraine's industrial production capacity and military strategy. Ukraine will find it difficult to independently produce advanced weapons and other key materials, and the entire situation will be difficult to restore. Since Kharkov's residents are mainly Russian or Russian-speaking Ukrainians, it has also played the role of Ukraine's second largest city in history. This city, which has a large population, has a great influence. Of course, Putin also knew that to occupy Kharkov, he would have to pay a huge amount of manpower, material resources, and financial resources. Putin originally hoped to mobilize 1 million troops in 2024, but this plan was deemed unrealistic, so Putin can only wait and see, and mobilize 300,000 troops first. Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Sergei Sergeev recently pointed out that the Russian military is now in a difficult situation, especially in the early stages of the war. They have tried to imitate the flash war tactics of Germany, Britain or the United States during World War II, but the strategy of deceiving the army has not achieved the expected progress. Because the Russian commander-in-chief's level is relatively low, and there is a lack of effective command system, the front line troops do not have enough supplies, and the logistics is not in place. It is impossible to reach the level of the German or other modernized European troops during World War II. This leads to poor tactical execution and inescapable combat ability. Of course, it should be said that the Russians are still very good at learning to grow in failure. A series of timely adjustments in the post-war period and the solid Soviet-Ukrainian defense line built by the Russian military is a clear evidence. And the Russian military's tactical system also showed that the tactical mismatch and the delay of the front line were too long, and there was a lack of flexible changes, so that the counterattack has been a series of defeats in ground combat so far, without a decent victory, and its own strategic resources have been exhausted. Now we are facing a shortage of troops and a shortage of resources. In a word, we can't fight anymore. At present, the Russian military has established a strong defensive formula in Kharkov. Due to the strong industrial capacity of Kharkov, it is relatively easy to build various formulas. According to the experience of the Russian-Ukrainian war in the past two years, urban construction has been proven to be the most effective defensive formula, which is better than traditional fortifications. On the one hand, there is a geographical advantage. The defenders are very familiar with the roads and structural structures in the city, which allows them to respond flexibly and carry out effective guerrilla warfare and resistance in the city. In addition, the urban environment also provides the defenders with more opportunities to hide and cover, making it more difficult for the attackers to find and destroy them. On the other hand, attacks on the city will often cause more attention and pressure in the international community, which may force the attackers to change their strategy or face diplomatic and economic sanctions. The outside world believes that Kharkov is now the strongest defensive region in Ukraine, and may even be stronger than the capital Kyiv's defensive system. The Ukrainian army is currently preparing for a decisive battle against the Russian army. Of course, whether the Russian army can successfully resist the enemy's attack also depends on the specific tactical configuration of the Russian army. It may even be responsible for the fall of Avdivka. Avdivka has been a stronghold of the Russian army for nine years, and it is also a heavy industrial city, so it will not be able to withstand the Russian attack. The Russian bears are still very good at fighting. They can fight at all costs, regardless of their lives. The Russian army is now ready for a fierce battle. Recently, the power supply system of Kharkov has begun to explode. The whole city is in a blackout. No matter how powerful the industrial city is, the power will be paralyzed. If the Ukrainian drone's attack on Russian power and oil facilities is just a knock on the door, it is hard to hurt the bones. The concentration bombing of Kharkov's power facilities by the Russian army is fatal. It can be said that Putin has aimed at this point. To sum up, Kharkov is likely to become a strategic point similar to Stalingrad in World War II. If the Russian army attacks Kharkov, it may lead to long-term fighting and massive casualties. Russia may be left with no choice but to become a turning point in the war. On the other hand, if the Russian army finally fails, the situation in Ukraine will be very bad, and it will even be forced to sit on the negotiating table. Once you sit on the negotiating table, it's still the famous saying, what you can't get on the battlefield, don't expect to get it on the negotiating table. So let's cheer for the Ukrainian soldiers together. When celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the NATO, the British and French foreign ministers were interviewed by the British and American Daily Telegram. If Ukraine fails to win the war, then the dark age after the first and second world wars may swallow the world again. The two foreign ministers made a statement, We all know very well that if Ukraine loses, we all lose. Of course, the French and the British also know that they can't deal with these challenges alone, they need to unite. The two countries wrote in a joint statement, What we do today is as important as the separation of flags during World War II and the establishment of lasting friendship. Our celebration today is not only a symbol of the unity of the alliance, but also a reflection of the new alliance. The British Foreign Minister also said, The two countries, as a nuclear power, have an indelible responsibility to the policy of the NATO, and have a duty to work together in the alliance to overcome the threat to global security. Our troops are deployed together in Essania, which shows our commitment to the alliance and our commitment to ensuring that the alliance is still the cornerstone of European security. In addition, French President Macron and British Prime Minister Schoenecke agreed to increase military aid to Ukraine, and promised to solve the problem of defending Ukraine at the EU summit. It is worth mentioning that the Storm Shadow air-to-air missile developed in cooperation with the British and French is one of Ukraine's most lethal weapons. According to a report by the Financial Times on April 8, the Storm Shadow missile manufacturer MVDA has successfully achieved cross-border production, and the company is regarded as a model of European defense industry cooperation. This kind of cooperation is only building the strength to compete with the US military-industrial complex. The report pointed out that if the EU wants to improve military equipment and develop expensive new projects, at the same time solve the problem of industrial infrastructure fragmentation and repetition, concentrating resources may be the only way to solve it. At the same time, the United States once again handed over and confiscated weapons ammunition sent to Iran to Ukraine. According to the report, these weapons were transferred to Ukraine on April 4. The Ukrainian military has confiscated more than 5,000 assault rifles, machine guns, sniper rifles and anti-tank grenade launchers, as well as more than 500,000 7.62 mm bullets. The report said that this is enough to equip a small weapon for Ukraine. These weapons will help Ukraine resist Russian invasion. The German government entrusted the Rheinmetall company to hand over 20 Mauser heavy infantry tanks to Ukraine. The order was issued in March 2024. The value is around 2 million euros. This batch of new aid plans will be handed over in 2024. It is reported that the EA3 Model version that has now been ordered is also equipped with an integrated laser detector, which can achieve efficient and accurate target elimination. OK, that's all for today's New Cold War. See you next time.