War

Thursday, August 22

Ukrainian forces are tightening the noose around Russian forces on the Seim River; Putin orders the Ukrainian military be ousted from the Kursk region by October 1.

Ukrainian forces are tightening the noose around Russian forces on the Seim River; Putin orders the Ukrainian military be ousted from the Kursk region by October 1. Ukrainian troops blew up all the bridges spanning the Seim River in the Glushkiv district of the Kursk region. This could cut off groups of Russian forces, as Ukrainian territory surrounds the distric...

The agricultural sector’s losses from the war now reach $11B, and the export of goods has almost reached pre-war volumes.

The agricultural sector’s losses from the war now reach $11B, and the export of goods has almost reached pre-war volumes. The head of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, Taras Vysotskyi, stated: “Due to Russian aggression, Ukrainian farmers suffered significant losses. Unfortunately, this figure continues to grow. Cur...

Wednesday, August 21

The President of the Czech Republic believes that Ukraine can join NATO with temporarily occupied territories.

The President of the Czech Republic believes that Ukraine can join NATO with temporarily occupied territories. In an interview, the President of the Czech Republic, Petr Pavel, said: “I believe that full restoration of control over the entire territory is not necessary for Ukraine’s membership in N...

Ukraine controls about 1,300 square kilometers of enemy territory in the Kursk Region.

Ukraine controls about 1,300 square kilometers of enemy territory in the Kursk Region. The operation in the Kursk region is designed to protect Ukrainian citizens on the border and to destroy the potential for Russian aggression. If Western partners lifted all restrictions on the use of...

Tuesday, August 20

With the help of Western equipment, The Ukrainian Army is achieving its goals in the Kursk region.

With the help of Western equipment, The Ukrainian Army is achieving its goals in the Kursk region. In his report to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrsky noted that the military is achieving its goals in the Kursk operation. As of the morning of August 19, the POW exch...

A US congressman names three ways Biden can support the Ukrainian offensive.

A US congressman names three ways Biden can support the Ukrainian offensive. Ukraine has launched an outstanding offensive into the Kursk region of Russia. According to the US Representative and Democrat Jake Auchincloss, Joe Biden can do three things to maximize Ukraine’s suc...

Denmark will allocate $115.8M for the purchase of weapons for Ukraine and allow Kyiv to strike Russian territory with them.

Denmark will allocate $115.8M for the purchase of weapons for Ukraine and allow Kyiv to strike Russian territory with them. The government and a specialized committee of the Danish parliament discussed the allocation of about DKK 783M ($115.8 million) for the purchase of weapons for Ukraine. This aid package, the country&#...

If the transit of Russian gas to the EU through Sudzha stops, who will lose more?

If the transit of Russian gas to the EU through Sudzha stops, who will lose more? Every year, Russia earns about $11B from exporting oil and gas through Ukraine, even though Ukraine itself earns only $1B, said ex-director of the Ukrainian GTS Operator, Serhiy Makogon. The energy tr...

Monday, August 19

The US is working on providing Ukraine with long-range JASSM cruise missiles for the F-16 and increasing their production.

The US is working on providing Ukraine with long-range JASSM cruise missiles for the F-16 and increasing their production. The Biden administration is “open” to providing Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles that will give F-16 fighter jets more combat power. The readiness of the White House to provide Ukra...

The Western allies differ on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons on Russian territory.

The Western allies differ on Ukraine’s use of Western weapons on Russian territory. Ukraine can freely use tanks, armored vehicles, and other equipment transferred by Canada on Russian territory. “Ukrainians know best how to defend their homeland, and we are committed to suppor...

Ukraine’s allies continue their support on the battlefield. What are they providing now?

Ukraine’s allies continue their support on the battlefield. What are they providing now? On August 15, forklifts, trailers, and other supplies sent by Lithuania arrived in Ukraine. This month, Kyiv will receive from Lithuania 14 M113 armored personnel carriers, short-range air defense lau...

Russia does not have enough soldiers for a counteroffensive in the Kursk region; Ukraine destroys a key bridge

Russia does not have enough soldiers for a counteroffensive in the Kursk region; Ukraine destroys a key bridge According to the Estonian Ministry of Defense, information about a Russian counteroffensive is spreading in social networks. “However, in reality, there are still no signs that Russia has suffic...

Sweden plans to move from direct weapons supplies to their production in Ukraine.

Sweden plans to move from direct weapons supplies to their production in Ukraine. The Minister of Defense of Sweden, Paul Jönsson, said that the government of his country wants to change the policy regarding direct military aid to Ukraine, namely, instead of direct supplies of equi...

Friday, August 16

Ukraine continues its offensive in the Kursk region, has already created its first military command post, and controls 82 settlements,

Ukraine continues its offensive in the Kursk region, has already created its first military command post, and controls 82 settlements, said the Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Oleksandr Syrskyi. Syrskyi clarified that the search for and destruction of the enemy in Sudzha and three other Kursk region settlements has ...

Offensive in the Kursk region: Ukraine uses American bombs, and Britain has given permission to use its equipment.

Offensive in the Kursk region: Ukraine uses American bombs, and Britain has given permission to use its equipment. The Armed Forces of Ukraine have enlisted air support in the Kursk region offensive, mainly Soviet fighter jets. According to Forbes, a Ukrainian Su-27 struck the Russian command post in Tyotkino. Ame...

Thursday, August 15

For the first time, Biden comments on the Kursk Operation; the EU declares its support.

For the first time, Biden comments on the Kursk Operation; the EU declares its support. US President Joe Biden said on August 13 that Ukraine’s sudden counter-invasion into Russia “creates a real dilemma” for Putin, and that the US government is in “constant conta...

Military commandant offices and a buffer zone: What has Ukraine gained in the Kursk region?

Military commandant offices and a buffer zone: What has Ukraine gained in the Kursk region? Ukraine’s Armed Forces are continuing the offensive operation in the Kursk region and advanced 1-2 km in different directions on August 14, capturing 100 Russian soldiers, reported the Commander...

Wednesday, August 14

Putin’s war catastrophe: Ukraine controls twice as many settlements in the Kursk region as Putin was told.

Putin’s war catastrophe: Ukraine controls twice as many settlements in the Kursk region as Putin was told. The Armed Forces of Ukraine’s area of operation in Kursk Oblast covers the territories from which Moscow attacked Sumy Oblast. Therefore, the current operation is purely a security issue for Ukr...

During the Kursk operation, Ukraine again asked for permission to employ Western weapons, and American senators have promised to convince Biden.

During the Kursk operation, Ukraine again asked for permission to employ Western weapons, and American senators have promised to convince Biden. President Zelenskyy welcomed a delegation of US senators in Kyiv, with whom he discussed what Ukraine needs to do to “end the war fairly.” The discussions regarded the need to use long-ran...

Ukraine and Russia will continue to transport fuel despite the fighting in the Kursk region.

Ukraine and Russia will continue to transport fuel despite the fighting in the Kursk region. The application for the transit of Russian gas through the territory of Ukraine on Tuesday increased by 7% compared to the nomination on August 12. The volume of the confirmed nomination through the S...

Tuesday, August 13

The first results of the military offensive in the Kursk region begin to appear.

The first results of the military offensive in the Kursk region begin to appear. The military success of the incursion undertaken by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region remains in question. Russia is withdrawing its units from other areas of the front at a slower pace ...

The Russian economy will not withstand the cessation of the war and will sink into a crisis.

The Russian economy will not withstand the cessation of the war and will sink into a crisis. As Welt writes, the Russian economy has proven that it can perform better than expected despite economic sanctions, but its current growth stems from the military industry. Economists predict Russia w...

Ukraine is working on the possibility of weapons exportation.

Ukraine is working on the possibility of weapons exportation. Ukraine has created a working group that will deal with the development of a mechanism for exporting military equipment from domestic factories. Technological Forces of Ukraine, a MilTech association,...

Monday, August 12

The Pentagon is not worried about escalation due to the events in the Kursk region; Kyiv again asks Washington for permission to use ATACMS in Russian territory.

The Pentagon is not worried about escalation due to the events in the Kursk region; Kyiv again asks Washington for permission to use ATACMS in Russian territory. The Pentagon is not concerned with the possible increase in tensions with the Russian Federation after Ukraine’s incursion into the Kursk region, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh sa...

The attack at Kursk has humiliated the Russian army and Putin has many reasons for concern.

The attack at Kursk has humiliated the Russian army and Putin has many reasons for concern. The sudden breach of the border in the Kursk region of Russia and subsequent hostilities has caused humiliation for the Russian army. “In less than 48 hours, Ukraine seized more territory than d...

Ukraine struck the Russian Lypetsk airfield, where Su-34, Su-35, and MiG-31 aircraft are stationed.

Ukraine struck the Russian Lypetsk airfield, where Su-34, Su-35, and MiG-31 aircraft are stationed. Last week, Ukraine’s military struck another important enemy military object in Russian territory. In the attack, the Russian Lypetsk airfield in the Lypetsk region was severely damaged, which i...

The prolonged invasion has started to significantly impact the Russian economy negatively.

The prolonged invasion has started to significantly impact the Russian economy negatively. According to Bloomberg, Russia’s overheated economy may begin to cool, based on Russian government statistics. While Russia’s GDP jumped more than 4% year-on-year in the second quarter, gr...

Friday, August 9

Moscow has officially confirmed the Ukraine Armed Forces’ advance into the Kursk region; the US and the EU react to Ukraine’s actions.

Moscow has officially confirmed the Ukraine Armed Forces’ advance into the Kursk region; the US and the EU react to Ukraine’s actions. In a message from the Ministry of Defense of Russia, it was noted that units of the Sever operational strategic group, together with the FSB, continue to oppose the Ukrainian military in the Sudzha an...

The fighting in the Kursk region has become the first invasion of Russia since the Second World War; Putin’s authority is under threat.

The fighting in the Kursk region has become the first invasion of Russia since the Second World War; Putin’s authority is under threat. Bloomberg writes, “Putin’s invasion of Ukraine led to Ukrainian intervention in the Russian Federation,” which confused the Kremlin. The border breach in the Kursk region caught the ...

What is required for US defense companies to operate in Ukraine?

What is required for US defense companies to operate in Ukraine? Several US defense companies are considering starting joint production with Ukrainian enterprises inside Ukraine. The Pentagon is actively encouraging US defense contractors to engage in this cooperat...

The US and Australia condemn the Russian war against Ukraine and agree to increase weapons production.

The US and Australia condemn the Russian war against Ukraine and agree to increase weapons production. In the final statement regarding the results of ministerial consultations, the countries call on the Russian Federation to “immediately, completely and unconditionally” withdraw its troops...

Russian Gazprom can use the fighting near Sudzha as a reason to stop gas transit; what consequences will this have for the EU and Ukrainian markets?

Russian Gazprom can use the fighting near Sudzha as a reason to stop gas transit; what consequences will this have for the EU and Ukrainian markets? According to Reuters, there is a risk that Gazprom could use the fighting near the Sudzha gas station, through which Russian gas transits through Ukraine to EU countries, as a reason to stop gas suppl...

Thursday, August 8

Ukraine carried out a raid on the Tendra Spit in the Black Sea and captured several settlements in the Kursk region.

Ukraine carried out a raid on the Tendra Spit in the Black Sea and captured several settlements in the Kursk region. On August 6, soldiers from the Main Directorate of Intelligence raided the Tendra Spit in the Black Sea. Ukrainian special forces destroyed enemy armored vehicles, an electronic warfare complex, and f...

Russian stocks of combat-ready heavy equipment have decreased by 75% since the beginning of the war.

Russian stocks of combat-ready heavy equipment have decreased by 75% since the beginning of the war. Covert Cabal and Jompy conducted a total count of heavy equipment that remains at Russian Federation storage bases. As of 2021, the Russians had 22,173 pieces of heavy equipment. As of 2024, 12,504 un...

Wednesday, August 7

The ban on the use of Western weapons in Russian territory prevented Ukraine from destroying the Russian air fleet.

The ban on the use of Western weapons in Russian territory prevented Ukraine from destroying the Russian air fleet. At the beginning of this summer, Ukraine lost the opportunity to destroy dozens of Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers because of the ban on strikes using Western long-range weapons inside Russia. The Russi...

An estimated $26T in mineral deposits are located in Ukraine; Russia has already captured deposits worth $12T.

An estimated $26T in mineral deposits are located in Ukraine; Russia has already captured deposits worth $12T. The National Review draws attention to another consequence of the Russian war against Ukraine – its control over a portion of Ukrainian natural resources. Considerable mineral resources are concentrat...

Monday, August 5

The S&P assesses the duration and consequences of the war for Ukraine’s economy.

The S&P assesses the duration and consequences of the war for Ukraine’s economy. The international rating agency S&P Global Ratings notes high uncertainty regarding the scope, results, and consequences of the Russian war in Ukraine. “If the economy begins to recover, giv...

In July, Ukraine surpassed Russia in the number of long-range drones put into operation.

In July, Ukraine surpassed Russia in the number of long-range drones put into operation. According to Forbes, in July Russia sent 426 Shahed drones to Ukraine. During the same period, Ukraine retaliated with more than 520 drone strikes. The publication also suggests that Russia shoots dow...

Ukraine has successfully attacked enemy oil depots, the Morozovsk airfield in Russia, and sank a submarine worth $300M.

Ukraine has successfully attacked enemy oil depots, the Morozovsk airfield in Russia, and sank a submarine worth $300M. On August 3, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Morozovsk airfield in the Rostov region and hit warehouses full of ammunition, several air defense systems, and aviation equipment. In addition, U...

Ukraine is discussing a security agreement with Ireland, and Romania plans to join the development of the Ukrainian Neptune missile.

Ukraine is discussing a security agreement with Ireland, and Romania plans to join the development of the Ukrainian Neptune missile. Representatives from Ukraine and Ireland held negotiations to conclude a bilateral security agreement and develop bilateral cooperation. Ukraine has already signed 25 such bilateral documents, as well...

Friday, August 2

The Pentagon is concerned about recent Russian troop advances in Ukraine.

The Pentagon is concerned about recent Russian troop advances in Ukraine. The head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, said that the US is worried about Russian forces’ progress in Ukraine. Observations reveal that in July the Russian Federation expanded its occupied terri...

Thursday, August 1

After almost a year of negotiations, Ukraine has received its first F-16 fighter jets.

After almost a year of negotiations, Ukraine has received its first F-16 fighter jets. Bloomberg reported that the first small batch of F-16 fighter jets from NATO allies has arrived in Ukraine in a long-awaited move that may boost the war-torn nation’s ability to repel Russian attacks....

Russia executes its largest drone attack on Ukraine.

Russia executes its largest drone attack on Ukraine. The Armed Forces of Ukraine report that on the night and morning of July 31, the Russian occupiers launched one of their most massive drone attacks on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale war. Th...

Ukraine can produce three million UAVs per year, and Brave1 will focus on supporting the missile program.

Ukraine can produce three million UAVs per year, and Brave1 will focus on supporting the missile program. Ukraine has sufficient production capacity to make more than three million drones every year if sufficient funding is in place, Deputy Minister of Industry Anna Gvozdyar said at the Precision Brave1 h...

Tuesday, July 30

The US will allocate a new $1.7B military aid package to Ukraine.

The US will allocate a new $1.7B military aid package to Ukraine. Washington will send $1.7B in military aid to Ukraine, including munitions for air defense systems, artillery, mortars, as well as anti-tank and anti-ship missiles. The package includes $1.5B in fundi...

Ukraine will prepare a peace plan by the end of November.

Ukraine will prepare a peace plan by the end of November. Ukraine is already working on developing its peace plan, said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. “Patience, support, and diplomatic pressure are the three factors for a fair end to the war. If the U...

Monday, July 29

GUR drones attack refineries and military airfields in Russia more than 1,800 km from the border.

GUR drones attack refineries and military airfields in Russia more than 1,800 km from the border. On July 27, Russian military airfields in the city of Engels, Saratov region; the Dyagilevo military airfield in the Ryazan region; and the Olenya military airfield in the Murmansk region were attacke...

Billions in aid arrives as the EU transfers the first €1.5B, and the US unexpectedly finds another $2B for military support.

Billions in aid arrives as the EU transfers the first €1.5B, and the US unexpectedly finds another $2B for military support. The EU announced the transfer of the first €1.5B tranche of frozen Russian asset profits to Ukraine. The money will be directed through the European Peace Fund to support Ukraine’s military and ...

Friday, July 26

Tanks, ammunition, missiles, and air defense: Ukraine’s allies continue to provide support.

Tanks, ammunition, missiles, and air defense: Ukraine’s allies continue to provide support. The Ministry of Defense of the Netherlands noted that they are preparing with Denmark to send 14 Leopard 2A4 tanks, which were repaired by the German company Rheinmetall, to Ukraine by the end of the ...

Thursday, July 25

Rheinmetall receives an order from Ukraine to construct an ammunition production plant.

Rheinmetall receives an order from Ukraine to construct an ammunition production plant. The German defense concern Rheinmetall has received an order from the Ukrainian government to construct an ammunition factory, previously announced in February. The exact value of the deal is not spec...

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