War

Tuesday, September 24

Zelenskyy sums up the results of the Kursk operation and confirms the continuation of the offensive foreseen by the Victory Plan.

Zelenskyy sums up the results of the Kursk operation and confirms the continuation of the offensive foreseen by the Victory Plan. The Kursk operation is part of Ukraine’s Victory Plan, demonstrating that the Ukrainian military can go on the offensive. In addition, it has already shown “some results,” said Presi...

Territorial concessions will begin a global war – Zelenskyy responds to JD Vance’s “peace proposals.”

Territorial concessions will begin a global war – Zelenskyy responds to JD Vance’s “peace proposals.” US vice-presidential candidate JD Vance’s idea that the war can be ended by Ukraine surrendering its territories to Russia is unacceptable, President Zelenskyy said. “Such a scenario would...

Umerov presents the Ukrainian defense industry’s achievements: drones, missiles, and ammunition.

Umerov presents the Ukrainian defense industry’s achievements: drones, missiles, and ammunition. Over the past year, more than $4B of Ukrainian arms were produced, and every second piece of ammunition on the front is Ukrainian made. In 2023, the Ukrainian share of ammunition was 18%, and in 2024,...

Monday, September 23

The US and Britain might allow Ukraine to strike Russia using Storm Shadow missiles without any public announcement.

The US and Britain might allow Ukraine to strike Russia using Storm Shadow missiles without any public announcement. Washington and London are believed to be working toward permitting Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles for strikes on Russian territory, but any such announcement will not be made public to preserve ...

Ukraine’s attack on the ammunition depot in Toropets will affect Russian operations in the Kursk region as Kyiv’s attacks continue.

Ukraine’s attack on the ammunition depot in Toropets will affect Russian operations in the Kursk region as Kyiv’s attacks continue. The attack on the Russian ammunition depot in Toropets, Tver region, on September 18 will affect Russian operations in the Kursk region, British intelligence reported. The General Staff of Estonia als...

Zelenskyy will prepare his Victory Plan before the Peace Summit, but Russia refuses to attend.

Zelenskyy will prepare his Victory Plan before the Peace Summit, but Russia refuses to attend. The Victory Plan, which Ukraine will present to its partners, will finally be ready at the beginning of November. It envisages quick and concrete steps by Ukraine’s partners by the end of Decemb...

Ukraine’s allies are strengthening their civil and military support: Ukraine will receive $375M from the US and $550M in Abrams tanks from Australia.

Ukraine’s allies are strengthening their civil and military support: Ukraine will receive $375M from the US and $550M in Abrams tanks from Australia. The US is preparing a military aid package for Ukraine worth $375M, which may be announced early this week. The package will include HIMARS ammunition and artillery shells. Ukraine may also receive AG...

Friday, September 20

Germany is giving Ukraine an aid package containing Leopard tanks and Gepard anti-aircraft guns and is preparing to provide another €1.4B in support by the end of the year.

Germany is giving Ukraine an aid package containing Leopard tanks and Gepard anti-aircraft guns and is preparing to provide another €1.4B in support by the end of the year. The German government announced a new aid package for Ukraine, which included 22 Leopard tanks, 22 MRAP armored cars, five Bandvagn tracked all-terrain vehicles and one Warthog, three Gepard anti-airc...

Discussions on the short and medium-term strategies for winter survival and ending the war in Ukraine are multidirectional.

Discussions on the short and medium-term strategies for winter survival and ending the war in Ukraine are multidirectional. The primary and short-term tasks for Ukraine’s partners are to help restore its energy generation capacity before winter and repel the Russian offensive around Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. Th...

Russia produces more than 130 long-range missiles and 500 drones per month. Despite Moscow’s protests, Ukraine has been receiving ammunition from India for over a year.

Russia produces more than 130 long-range missiles and 500 drones per month. Despite Moscow’s protests, Ukraine has been receiving ammunition from India for over a year. According to Ukrainian intelligence, the aggressor produces 132-171 long-range missiles per month. This is about the same as used for the record shelling on August 26. The production rate of Shahed-13...

Summer shelling halved the demand for housing in new buildings.

Summer shelling halved the demand for housing in new buildings. In August, the demand for apartments in new buildings fell by an average of 40-50% compared to July, according to industry experts. However, after the restoration of uninterrupted power supply, intere...

Thursday, September 19

Pistorius expects the German government to allocate an additional €500M to supply weapons to Ukraine this year.

Pistorius expects the German government to allocate an additional €500M to supply weapons to Ukraine this year. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said that negotiations to increase the current Ukrainian aid budget for this year, which currently stands at €7.5B, are “very promising” and are lik...

Ukraine destroyed a year’s worth of enemy missiles and a warehouse worth almost $40M in the Tver region.

Ukraine destroyed a year’s worth of enemy missiles and a warehouse worth almost $40M in the Tver region. In the village of Toropets in the Tver region of the Russian Federation, Ukrainian drones destroyed a Russian missile depot worth ₽3.6B ($39.2M). The facility housed the Main Missile and Artillery Dir...

Wednesday, September 18

Stoltenberg: Each ally individually determines the conditions for the use of the weapons they provide to Ukraine.

Stoltenberg: Each ally individually determines the conditions for the use of the weapons they provide to Ukraine. Each NATO member state must independently decide whether to allow Ukraine to strike targets on the territory of the Russian Federation with its weapons, said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. H...

Due to the Pentagon’s concerns about its weapons stockpiles, military aid packages for Ukraine from the US have decreased.

Due to the Pentagon’s concerns about its weapons stockpiles, military aid packages for Ukraine from the US have decreased. The stockpile of weapons and other military equipment in the Pentagon is decreasing, and because of this, the volumes of military aid packages to Ukraine have become smaller in recent months. American...

Germany and Kazakhstan discuss ways to achieve peace in Ukraine.

Germany and Kazakhstan discuss ways to achieve peace in Ukraine. The President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, during a meeting with Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz on September 16 in Astana, stated: “The possibility of achieving peace still exists. I...

Why are Ukrainian gunsmiths considering transferring their production facilities abroad?

Why are Ukrainian gunsmiths considering transferring their production facilities abroad? According to Tech Force of Ukraine, 85% of Ukrainian arms manufacturers are considering relocating abroad or had already done so. Among weapons and military equipment manufacturers, 73% do not see any...

Tuesday, September 17

Without the ability to hit targets deep inside the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian energy industry may not survive the winter.

Without the ability to hit targets deep inside the Russian Federation, the Ukrainian energy industry may not survive the winter. If the Western allies, in particular, the US and Britain, do not revise their position regarding strikes with the long-range weapons they have provided, Ukraine may lose the energy war with Russia thi...

Ukraine gives the US and Britain a list of priority targets for long-range missiles in Russia, trying to force the aggressor to move its planes out of ATACMS range.

Ukraine gives the US and Britain a list of priority targets for long-range missiles in Russia, trying to force the aggressor to move its planes out of ATACMS range. Ukraine has given the US and UK a list of targets on Russian territory that it would like to attack with long-range missiles. Initially, Kyiv requested permission to use American ATACMS long-range mis...

Latvia will supply Ukraine with armored vehicles purchased from Britain, while the Netherlands reneges on the promised Patriot system.

Latvia will supply Ukraine with armored vehicles purchased from Britain, while the Netherlands reneges on the promised Patriot system. Latvia will hand over CVR (T) combat reconnaissance tracked armored vehicles purchased from Britain to Ukraine and Lithuania will send M113 armored vehicles, as well as SUVs and spare parts for them. ...

Russia spends a record $317M per day on war in Ukraine.

Russia spends a record $317M per day on war in Ukraine. In the first half of 2024, the Russian Federation spent a record ₽5.3T on its military, according to the German Institute for International Security and Affairs. Compared to the same period last year,...

Monday, September 16

The Republican candidate for US vice president, J.D. Vance, explains what Trump’s “peace plan” for Ukraine entails.

The Republican candidate for US vice president, J.D. Vance, explains what Trump’s “peace plan” for Ukraine entails. The US vice-presidential candidate from the Republican Party, JD Vance, said that Donald Trump’s plan to end the war in Ukraine, among other things, could include the creation of a special demil...

The US might allow Ukraine to hit Russian territory with French and British missiles; this will avoid escalation, as France and Britain will bear the risk.

The US might allow Ukraine to hit Russian territory with French and British missiles; this will avoid escalation, as France and Britain will bear the risk. According to The Times, the White House plans to allow Ukraine to use Storm Shadow and SCALP missiles for strikes on Russian Federation territory but still refuses to permit the use of its ATACMS miss...

President Biden asks Congress to extend the $5.8B drawdown for Ukraine into the next fiscal year.

President Biden asks Congress to extend the $5.8B drawdown for Ukraine into the next fiscal year. The Biden administration has sent a request to Congress to extend the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) mechanism for providing weapons to Ukraine until 2025 so that the remaining $5.8B will be av...

The Russian counteroffensive in the Kursk region is unsuccessful, according to intelligence from the Pentagon and Estonia.

The Russian counteroffensive in the Kursk region is unsuccessful, according to intelligence from the Pentagon and Estonia. On September 12, Russian forces began a counteroffensive in the Kursk region, which is currently under the control of Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The US Department of Defense confirmed the informati...

Putin warns that permitting Ukraine to carry out long-range attacks on Russian territory with Western weapons would mean war with NATO. How are the US, the EU, and Britain reacting?

Putin warns that permitting Ukraine to carry out long-range attacks on Russian territory with Western weapons would mean war with NATO. How are the US, the EU, and Britain reacting? Allowing Ukraine to strike with long-range Western weapons on the Russian territory will mean that the US and NATO countries are directly participating in the war with the Russian Federation, said Rus...

The prime minister of Britain hinted at a decision to authorize strikes deep into the Russian Federation at the UN General Assembly.

The prime minister of Britain hinted at a decision to authorize strikes deep into the Russian Federation at the UN General Assembly. During a meeting in Washington, US and Britain leaders confirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and also condemned the cooperation of Russia, Iran, North Korea, and China. Starmer said after the...

Resulting from Russian attacks on Ukraine, electricity prices in Eastern Europe have increased by 100%.

Resulting from Russian attacks on Ukraine, electricity prices in Eastern Europe have increased by 100%. Russia’s strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure caused electricity prices to double this summer in southeastern Europe. According to the FT, in a letter to the European Commission Greek Prime Minis...

Warsaw offers Kyiv more than €100M in loans to repair military equipment, will contribute to the Czech initiative, and will work on transferring fighter jets.

Warsaw offers Kyiv more than €100M in loans to repair military equipment, will contribute to the Czech initiative, and will work on transferring fighter jets. The Polish government has offered Ukraine an intergovernmental loan of more than €100M for the purchase and repair of Polish equipment used by the Ukrainian military at Polish defense plants, the head...

After Russia attacked a ship in the Black Sea, world prices for wheat rose sharply, but Ukraine continues to export.

After Russia attacked a ship in the Black Sea, world prices for wheat rose sharply, but Ukraine continues to export. Wheat futures increased by 2.2% after Ukraine announced that a Russian missile hit a grain tanker in the Black Sea. Wheat futures rose to $5.9175 per bushel, the highest price since July 2024. 68.6 mi...

Friday, September 13

The US demands Ukraine provide a detailed plan for strikes against the Russian Federation before granting its permission; Britain has already made a positive decision.

The US demands Ukraine provide a detailed plan for strikes against the Russian Federation before granting its permission; Britain has already made a positive decision. The US and the UK have made it clear that they are ready to agree to Ukraine’s request to use Western-provided weapons for deeper strikes into Russia, but they require a clear list of objects th...

The head of the British Foreign Ministry in Kyiv announces an aid package worth £600M.

The head of the British Foreign Ministry in Kyiv announces an aid package worth £600M. In particular, the UK will provide £242M in 2024-2025 for urgent humanitarian, energy, and stabilization needs and support for reforms, recovery, and reconstruction. This year’s funding includes...

The US will provide Ukraine with a non-military aid package worth more than $700M and promises an “irreversible path” to NATO.

The US will provide Ukraine with a non-military aid package worth more than $700M and promises an “irreversible path” to NATO. The United States is providing Ukraine with $325M to repair its electricity networks, and $290M in humanitarian aid for citizens suffering from Russian aggression, and $102M for demining, US Secretary...

Thursday, September 12

The West is urging Ukraine to set “more realistic” goals in the war.

The West is urging Ukraine to set “more realistic” goals in the war. Against Russia’s slow advance on the battlefield and the exhaustion of their capabilities to help Ukraine, the Western allies believe that the Ukrainian authorities need to develop a “more...

Healey: The longer Ukraine holds the Kursk territories, the weaker Putin becomes.

Healey: The longer Ukraine holds the Kursk territories, the weaker Putin becomes. UK Secretary of State for Defense, John Healey, said, “Ukrainians need to strengthen their front line in the east, and they will look to hold the territory in Kursk. The longer they hold Kursk, ...

Ukraine loses $11.2B annually due to mined territories; experts suggest raising funds for demining through bonds.

Ukraine loses $11.2B annually due to mined territories; experts suggest raising funds for demining through bonds. According to a study by the Anthony Blair Institute, the safe demining of Ukraine will require $34.6B and extraordinary innovation. At the same time, at the current funding level and with the use of t...

Ukraine’s allies introduce new sanctions in response to Russia’s acquisition of Iranian missiles.

Ukraine’s allies introduce new sanctions in response to Russia’s acquisition of Iranian missiles. Iran’s military support for Russia, including the recent delivery of Fath-360 ballistic missiles, has led the US to impose sanctions on ten individuals and six entities, located in Iran and Russ...

Wednesday, September 11

A swarm of kamikaze drones attack Russia, closing Moscow airports.

A swarm of kamikaze drones attack Russia, closing Moscow airports. Russian official sources said it shot down 144 drones on the night of September 10, including in the Moscow region. Moscow’s Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky airports have temporarily suspende...

Scholz plans to pressure Ukraine to sacrifice some of its territory to Russia.

Scholz plans to pressure Ukraine to sacrifice some of its territory to Russia. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is preparing a plan to end the war in Ukraine which does not exclude the transfer of a part of the currently occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia. “The leader o...

Ukraine will not lose the remaining $6B in aid from the US, as it is a funding mechanism, not a source of funds.

Ukraine will not lose the remaining $6B in aid from the US, as it is a funding mechanism, not a source of funds. With the end of the US fiscal year on September 30 approaching, Ukraine will not lose the opportunity to receive aid supplied through the Presidential Drawdown Authority mechanism, as in practice, the...

Tuesday, September 10

Ukraine is developing its own weapons to strike targets located in the Russian Federation.

Ukraine is developing its own weapons to strike targets located in the Russian Federation. One innovation is a newly tested GPS-guided bomb that is very similar to the French AASM Hammer. The Ukrainian high-precision glide bomb can cover a distance of up to 64 km. If Ukraine can establish l...

Ukraine is building underground factories to produce weapons and developing cheap means of combating drones.

Ukraine is building underground factories to produce weapons and developing cheap means of combating drones. President Zelenskyy said that Ukraine is creating underground weapon production plants that will be able to provide the Armed Forces in the event of a delay in military aid from Western partners. At t...

The world searches for ways to end the Russian war in Ukraine; here is what the US, India, Germany, and Hungary are saying:

The world searches for ways to end the Russian war in Ukraine; here is what the US, India, Germany, and Hungary are saying: US presidential candidate Donald Trump said that if he wins the election, he will end the war in Ukraine by the new year. He plans to cut energy prices by half or more within 12 months of taking offic...

The effectiveness of the Ukrainian counteroffensive hinges on long-range strikes deep into Russia.

The effectiveness of the Ukrainian counteroffensive hinges on long-range strikes deep into Russia. Therefore, US President Joe Biden should stop wavering and allow US weapons to be used on targets in Russia, US analysts believe. “A detailed analysis of Biden’s policy shows that it makes...

Sweden allocates a new military aid package to Ukraine worth €113M that emphasizes production.

Sweden allocates a new military aid package to Ukraine worth €113M that emphasizes production. The Swedish government is entering a new stage of military support for Ukraine with greater attention paid to production, rather than donations. The new package includes the provision of arms, direct ...

In August, Russia intensified its terror attacks against Ukraine’s civilian population.

In August, Russia intensified its terror attacks against Ukraine’s civilian population. According to the UN, at least 184 civilians were killed and 856 injured in Ukraine during August as a result of Russian aggression, making this month the second deadliest month for civilians in 2024, ...

During the year, another 400,000 citizens have left Ukraine; Ukrainian war refugees are now approaching seven million.

During the year, another 400,000 citizens have left Ukraine; Ukrainian war refugees are now approaching seven million. From the beginning of January to August 19, the number of Ukrainian migrants abroad increased by almost 400,000 people and reaches 6.7 million people, reports the National Bank. The largest number of ...

Monday, September 9

The 24th Ramstein brings $250M in aid from the US, missiles for air defense, and much more from other allies.

The 24th Ramstein brings $250M in aid from the US, missiles for air defense, and much more from other allies. The Pentagon announced a new aid package to Ukraine worth $250M, which includes RIM-7 missiles and air defense support, Stinger missile, TOW missiles, HIMARS ammunition, 155 mm and 105 mm caliber ammu...

Ukraine’s strategy is working: The Russian offensive slows down near Pokrovsk.

Ukraine’s strategy is working: The Russian offensive slows down near Pokrovsk. Russian troops have significantly reduced the pace of their offensive in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, according to DeepState. From September 2 to 6, Russian troops captured only 10 square kilometers...

The EU will spend €300M of revenues from frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine from French manufacturers.

The EU will spend €300M of revenues from frozen Russian assets to purchase weapons for Ukraine from French manufacturers. As reported by the French Ministry of Defense, France has joined Ukraine’s new defense support program, established within the framework of the European Peace Fund. The program will allocate €1.4B in ...

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