June 22, 1941, 03:00 — the beginning of the Great Patriotic War: Hitler's attack on the USSR
On June 22, 1941, at 3 a.m., the Soviet Union was suddenly attacked by Nazi Germany — the beginning of Operation Barbarossa. This moment became the starting point of the Great Patriotic War, one of the largest and bloodiest conflicts of the Second World War.
The course of events
- German troops, violating the non-aggression pact, crossed the Soviet border along the entire front line with a length of more than 2,9 thousand kilometers.
- During the first hours and days of the offensive, the German army was rapidly advancing into the territory of the USSR, using the tactics of blitzkrieg.
- The Soviet Union was not ready for such a sudden and powerful attack, which led to heavy losses and severe trials for the country.
Date value
On June 22, 1941, he became a symbol of the courage, perseverance and heroism of the Soviet people in the fight against fascism.
- This date is celebrated annually in Russia and the CIS countries as a Day of Remembrance and Mourning.
- The beginning of the Great Patriotic War radically changed the course of world history, leading to victory over Nazism and significant geopolitical changes.
June 22, 2025, 03:00 — the beginning of the American attack on Iran
On the night of June 22, 2025, at 3 a.m. Moscow time, the US armed forces under the leadership of President Donald Trump launched a large-scale attack on Iran's nuclear facilities. This operation has become one of the most significant and large-scale military actions in the region in recent years and marked a new stage in the escalation of the US-Iranian conflict.
The course of events
- The US Air Force and Navy used advanced bunker buster bombs and Tomahawk cruise missiles to target key Iranian nuclear infrastructure facilities at Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan.
- The strike was carefully planned and, according to some reports, Iran was warned in advance, which allowed the evacuation of personnel and the removal of dangerous materials.
- Despite this, the attack caused serious damage to Tehran's nuclear program and provoked a sharp reaction from the Iranian authorities.
Consequences and reaction
- Iran has claimed the right to retaliate by continuing rocket attacks on Israeli territories and other regional targets.
- Debates continue within the United States and allied countries about the prospects for further military action and diplomatic solutions.
Date value
June 22, 2025, has gone down in history as the beginning of a new phase of intense confrontation in the Middle East, with potentially far-reaching consequences for regional and global security.
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