3/ The crucial point is the timing: Due to Ukraine and Iran, ammunition stocks have shrunk significantly. According to US officials, Putin would see this as an opportunity. The danger of a conflict between Russia and NATO is thus as concrete as it has been for decades. (translated)
Allegedly a third explosive drone in Leipzig – government remains silent on ammunition at civilian airports. Member of Parliament @Martin_Sichert: Tens of thousands of dead civilians – the danger to citizens is consciously accepted! We ask: Is everything ready for the next big arms deal? (translated)
Bundesregierung gibt Munitionstransporte über Zivilflughäfen zu: Gefahr für Bürger wird bewusst in Kauf genommen Als Antwort auf eine schriftliche Anfrage des Bundestagsabgeordneten Martin Sichert gibt die Bundesregierung zu, dass Munition über deutsche Zivilflughäfen transportiert wird. Die Regierung schreibt in ihrer Antwort, sie wolle keine genauen Informationen geben: „Durch die Beantwortung der Frage in diesem Einzelfall würden spezifische Informationen zur Nutzung deutscher Zivilflughäfen und zur Häufigkeit der Nutzung offengelegt. Dadurch würde das Risiko der Ausspähung sowie möglicher weiterer Sabotageangriffe gegen zivile Flughäfen erhöht werden.“ Die Zahl von möglichen Sabotageangriffen wird nur dann erhöht, wenn über diese tatsächlich Munition transportiert wird. Dazu der Bundestagsabgeordnete Martin Sichert, MdB: „Mich schockierte schon die Kommunikation der Polizei bei dem Drohnenangriff auf den Leipziger Flughafen, die es als völlig normal behandelte, dass da möglicherweise Munitionstransporte über einen Zivilflughafen in der Hauptreisezeit stattfinden. Mit Munitionstransporten über zivile Flughäfen macht man Zivilflughäfen zu militärischen Anschlagszielen. Man muss sich nur mal vorstellen, was passiert, wenn eine Antonov voller Munition an einem deutschen Zivilflughafen explodiert: Dann gibt es Tausende, wahrscheinlich sogar Zehntausende tote Zivilisten. Ich halte das für völlig unverantwortlich. Munitionstransporte sind über Militärflughäfen abzuwickeln. Da können sie erstens besser gesichert werden und zweitens gibt es bei einem Sabotageakt dort keine Tausende oder Zehntausende Toten. Der Regierung ist bewusst, dass sie mit den Munitionstransporten die Sicherheit vieler Menschen gefährdet. Das zeigt die Antwort auf die Anfrage. Dass sie sie trotzdem zulassen, zeigt, wie verantwortungslos die Regierung die Leben der Menschen aufs Spiel setzt.“ #Munitionstransporte #Zivilflughäfen #Sicherheit
Wie kommt es, dass den Palästinensern immer das Essen und das Wasser ausgehen - aber nie die Raketen und die Munition? #Gaza #Palästinenser #Konflikt
The EU released another 6.1 billion euros from a previously agreed 90 billion euro loan on Ukraine's national holiday to support Ukraine with air defense systems, guided missiles, ammunition, and radar systems in the fight against Russia. (translated)
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt confirmed that the German security authorities have suspicions that two weapons found near Berlin, along with ammunition, were meant to be used for planned attacks, while there are also indications of possible attack plans in Romania. (translated)
In a forest area near Berlin, a secret earth depot containing several firearms and ammunition was discovered, which has raised concerns among security authorities, as it is suspected that Russian intelligence agents could be planning attacks with it. (translated)
To survive the upcoming winter, Ukraine sees no other option than to destroy Russian missiles on the ground, as it cannot receive new resources quickly enough due to a bottleneck in ammunition for its US Patriot defense batteries. (translated)
In the pine forest near Wiener Neustadt, landowner Josef Grabner criticizes the authorities for their inaction in clearing old munitions remnants and the inadequate fire fighting, while the region is increasingly endangered due to repeated forest fires. (translated)
Russian and Belarusian figure skaters will return to international competitions with neutral athlete status, which, after two months, has become a symbol of absurdity given the support of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. (translated)
The Pentagon has signed a $22.9 billion contract with Raytheon to accelerate the production of Tomahawk missiles to compensate for ammunition shortages caused by the war in Iran, as analyses highlight a significant reduction in American interceptor missile reserves. (translated)
A major fire in the coniferous forest near St. Egyden was likely caused by phosphorus from old ammunition parts from World War II, with more than 830 firefighters and eleven helicopters deployed and around 250 people needing to be evacuated. (translated)
The United States, having used nearly one third of their Tomahawk missiles against Iran, has signed a contract worth 23 billion dollars with Raytheon to increase the production of these missiles and replenish their ammunition stocks. (translated)
Ukraine, facing an intensification of Russian strikes, is desperately trying to reinvent its defense by setting up protection systems capable of intercepting ballistic missiles, despite dramatic human losses and a shortage of crucial munitions, particularly for the Patriot systems. (translated)
During the night from Saturday to Sunday, a massive Russian missile attack hit Kiev, while Ukraine responded with its largest drone attack on Moscow to date, using about 600 drones, which led to several traffic accidents and further strained the Ukrainian air defense due to a lack of ammunition. (translated)
Russia has once again attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with ballistic missiles, leading to explosions in the city and a call from Mayor Vitali Klitschko for the population to stay in shelters, while the Ukrainian armed forces are hardly able to fend off the attacks despite a lack of ammunition. (translated)
Russia has again attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, leading to explosions and fires in the city, while Mayor Klitschko urged residents to seek shelters, and the Ukrainian Air Force also reported further attacks on other parts of the country, while the Ukrainian armed forces are increasingly struggling to defend against such attacks due to a shortage of ammunition. (translated)
In the Hürtgenwald, there are currently severe forest fires fueled by strong winds, while fire brigade and military units are trying to combat the flames with helicopters and heavy equipment, but they are encountering old munitions from World War II, which makes the situation particularly dangerous and leads to the evacuation of residents. (translated)
Wildfire expert Lindon Pronto explains that wildfires in Germany can be triggered by various factors such as hot car catalysts, discarded cigarettes, and sparks from trains, while old ammunition from World War II also poses a dangerous fire hazard, especially in regions with extreme dryness. (translated)
Due to an uncontrollable forest fire in Hürtgenwald-Gey, around 1800 people were evacuated while emergency services, supported by helicopters, are fighting the flames and the danger from approaching fires at an old ammunition depot is increasing. (translated)
