War

Tuesday, April 23

The Pentagon Is already working on Ukraine’s aid package; ATACMS could be sent by the end of the week.

The Pentagon Is already working on Ukraine’s aid package; ATACMS could be sent by the end of the week. The US may supply long-range ATACMS missiles to Ukraine as soon as key formalities required for the approval of the aid package are completed. CBS News notes that this may happen as early as the end o...

The Russian Federation can support an offensive war in Ukraine for another two years.

The Russian Federation can support an offensive war in Ukraine for another two years. Russia is ramping up military production, stockpiling standard weapons and ammunition, and is likely to be able to sustain an offensive in Ukraine for the next two years. By transitioning its economy ...

Norway joins the air defense system initiative, Sweden assumes the provision of Patriot systems, and Germany promises urgent delivery.

Norway joins the air defense system initiative, Sweden assumes the provision of Patriot systems, and Germany promises urgent delivery. Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre said that his country will contribute financially to the initiative that provides Ukraine with additional air defense systems. He clarified that for this cont...

Monday, April 22

Sufficient help from the West will allow Ukraine to improve the situation at the front by June.

Sufficient help from the West will allow Ukraine to improve the situation at the front by June. The Armed Forces of Ukraine, having received additional assistance, will probably be able to improve their operational situation by June, ISW analysts believe. It is noted that Ukrainian forces will m...

Ukraine attacks energy infrastructure in eight Russian regions, and the aggressor strikes Ukrainian ports.

Ukraine attacks energy infrastructure in eight Russian regions, and the aggressor strikes Ukrainian ports. On the night of April 20, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on eight Russian regions. The target of these attacks was the enemy’s energy infrastructure, which suppl...

A German company will open a second defense plant in Ukraine, and the Netherlands is allocating €200M for air defense and artillery shells.

A German company will open a second defense plant in Ukraine, and the Netherlands is allocating €200M for air defense and artillery shells. German UAV manufacturer Quantum-Systems will open a second drone production facility in Ukraine with a capacity of up to 1,000 UAVs per year, including the production of spare parts. The manufacturer ...

The G7 and NATO promise to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, Scholz is convinced that NATO will provide seven more Patriots.

The G7 and NATO promise to strengthen Ukrainian air defense, Scholz is convinced that NATO will provide seven more Patriots. A joint communique from the heads of foreign affairs of the G7 countries and the head of the EU diplomacy states: “We are increasing our defense and security assistance to Ukraine and increasing...

Friday, April 19

New US aid for Ukraine includes $60.8B and the confiscation of Russian assets.

New US aid for Ukraine includes $60.8B and the confiscation of Russian assets. According to the recently introduced bill regarding Ukraine, aid foresees allocation of $60.8B to Ukraine and regional partners counter Russia. Defense expenditures will amount to $49.9B and also cont...

Germany asks its partners to transfer more anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, and Zelenskyy does not rule out attacks on nuclear power plants.

Germany asks its partners to transfer more anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine, and Zelenskyy does not rule out attacks on nuclear power plants. The German government has launched an initiative to find additional means of air defense that can be transferred to Ukraine. The heads of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Defense, A...

The call for the urgent transfer of air defense equipment to Ukraine rises from the EU summit; IRIS-T and Patriot systems will be shipped to Ukraine soon.

The call for the urgent transfer of air defense equipment to Ukraine rises from the EU summit; IRIS-T and Patriot systems will be shipped to Ukraine soon. The gathered EU leaders pleaded for the provision of additional air defense equipment for Ukraine and called on member states to accelerate the delivery of all necessary military aid, including artill...

Thursday, April 18

Denmark provides a defense support package worth $313.6M, of which $28.5M is to be invested in the Ukrainian military-industrial complex.

Denmark provides a defense support package worth $313.6M, of which $28.5M is to be invested in the Ukrainian military-industrial complex. Denmark has allocated a new military aid package for Ukraine, from which DKK 200 million ($28.5 million) will be directed to support Ukrainian weapon manufacturers. Almost another DKK two billion ($28...

Due to the recent attacks, Ukraine faces its most challenging energy situation since the start of the war,

Due to the recent attacks, Ukraine faces its most challenging energy situation since the start of the war, said DTEK CEO Maksym Timchenko. “We have lost 80% of the available capacity. Of course, these are the most difficult times since the beginning of the full-scale invasion in terms of the country&...

Wednesday, April 17

Chinese analysts explain why Russia will lose the war against Ukraine.

Chinese analysts explain why Russia will lose the war against Ukraine. Russia will lose the war against Ukraine owing to four factors, according to Peking University professor Feng Yujun. The first is the high level of resistance and national unity displayed by Ukrainian...

Through the Czech artillery initiative, 180,000 rounds of artillery ammunitions has been sourced for Ukraine, with more than 20 countries participating.

Through the Czech artillery initiative, 180,000 rounds of artillery ammunitions has been sourced for Ukraine, with more than 20 countries participating. Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, stated: “We are working to obtain another 300,000 shells for Ukraine and have already concluded contracts for the first 180,000. The ammunition ...

Tuesday, April 16

Partners strengthen Ukraine’s defense with drones and new financial commitments.

Partners strengthen Ukraine’s defense with drones and new financial commitments. As the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported, following a Drone Coalition meeting, Canada decided to transfer 450 SkyRanger multi-purpose unmanned aerial systems this summer. Lithuania will also all...

The war has caused $10.3B in damages to the agricultural sector and $70B in economic losses.

The war has caused $10.3B in damages to the agricultural sector and $70B in economic losses. The Russian invasion damaged $10.3B of tangible assets belonging to Ukraine’s agro-industrial complex, with damage to agricultural machinery accounting for almost 57% of all losses, or $5.8B. In...

Monday, April 15

The US reminds Ukraine that they do not approve of their strikes in Russian Federation territory, but Canada and France disagree.

The US reminds Ukraine that they do not approve of their strikes in Russian Federation territory, but Canada and France disagree. The representative of the US State Department, Matthew Miller, reemphasized that the US does not encourage or facilitate Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory. At the same time, he admitted that Kyiv...

Germany is handing over urgently needed Patriot systems to Ukraine, Norway is preparing 22 F-16 fighter jets, and Britain is considering testing laser weapons in Ukraine.

Germany is handing over urgently needed Patriot systems to Ukraine, Norway is preparing 22 F-16 fighter jets, and Britain is considering testing laser weapons in Ukraine. Germany announced the urgent transfer of one additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine. In addition, Norway received permission from the US to transfer 22 F-16 aircraft to Ukraine, along with t...

Ukraine has only $6B of budget funds for defense purchases.

Ukraine has only $6B of budget funds for defense purchases. In 2024, Ukraine has $6B to purchase weapons, particularly from domestic manufacturers, said Oleksandr Kamyshin, Minister of Strategic Industries. As he clarified, the entire defense budget for the cu...

Friday, April 12

Russia rocks the Ukrainian energy industry: facilities in five regions were damaged, and the Trypilska TPP in the Kyiv region was destroyed.

Russia rocks the Ukrainian energy industry: facilities in five regions were damaged, and the Trypilska TPP in the Kyiv region was destroyed. A massive Russian missile attack on the night of April 11 damaged Ukrenergo substations and generation facilities in the Odesa, Zaporizhzhia, Lviv, Kharkiv, and Kyiv regions. The Trypilska TPP was com...

Russia is destroying Ukraine’s power generation to prepare its path for a future offensive.

Russia is destroying Ukraine’s power generation to prepare its path for a future offensive. This recent focus is intended not only to destroy civilian infrastructure but also to exhaust Ukrainian air defenses. According to the WSJ, by the beginning of summer the situation with Ukraine’s air ...

Russia’s attacks on Odesa will reduce grain exports by three million tons.

Russia’s attacks on Odesa will reduce grain exports by three million tons. The attacks on the area’s infrastructure, particularly near the port, may reduce the export of Ukrainian grain in April from eight to five million tons. “During the first 10 days of April, Ukrai...

Thursday, April 11

Sitting on two chairs: The US criticizes Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries over fear of rising global fuel prices.

Sitting on two chairs: The US criticizes Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries over fear of rising global fuel prices. US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin criticized Ukrainian strikes on oil refineries in Russia. He stated that these strikes could negatively affect the availability of energy resources globally. “It...

The US approves the emergency sale of Hawk air defense systems equipment to Ukraine for $138M.

The US approves the emergency sale of Hawk air defense systems equipment to Ukraine for $138M. On April 9, the US State Department authorized the emergency sale of $138M worth of military products to Ukraine to maintain and repair Hawk air defense systems to help defend against attacks by Russi...

Western countries must spend $10T on defense to effectively deter dictatorial regimes.

Western countries must spend $10T on defense to effectively deter dictatorial regimes. In 2024, defense spending by European NATO members will reach 2% of GDP ($470B) for the first time. However, to ensure effective defense and maintain its deterrence policy, NATO countries must increas...

Wednesday, April 10

Britain and France seek to deprive Russia of victory and discuss increasing the supply of ammunition and drones to Ukraine.

Britain and France seek to deprive Russia of victory and discuss increasing the supply of ammunition and drones to Ukraine. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed over the phone priorities for the coming months, including increasing the supply of ammunition, drones, and air defens...

Tuesday, April 9

Ukraine must destroy three to four oil refineries per month to provoke a fuel crisis in Russia,

Ukraine must destroy three to four oil refineries per month to provoke a fuel crisis in Russia, said the director of the energy programs at Razumkov Center, Volodymyr Omelchenko. According to him, over 30 large oil refineries in Russia have a total capacity of 330 million tons. So far, Ukraine h...

If Ukraine loses, we all lose: The West is trying to increase military aid to Ukraine.

If Ukraine loses, we all lose: The West is trying to increase military aid to Ukraine. British Foreign Secretary David Cameron and his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne jointly called on allies to do more to ensure Ukraine’s victory over Russia. Cameron and Sejourne emphasized ...

Greece plans to transfer dozens of F-16 fighters to Ukraine.

Greece plans to transfer dozens of F-16 fighters to Ukraine. It is noted that the Greek government plans to sell 108 fighter jets that are currently subject to decommissioning. In particular, the conversation is about 32 units of F-16C/-D Block 30. In July 2022...

Monday, April 8

NATO is informally discussing ending the war and Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance in exchange for territorial concessions.

NATO is informally discussing ending the war and Ukraine’s membership in the Alliance in exchange for territorial concessions. According to La Republica, experts are considering such a scenario and so far, it has not been evaluated from a political point of view. At the same time, all decisions related to the war in Ukraine a...

Ukraine destroyed six military aircraft of the Russian Federation and had some success at the front last week.

Ukraine destroyed six military aircraft of the Russian Federation and had some success at the front last week. Another eight aircraft were seriously damaged, and 20 Russian servicemen were killed or wounded. On the night of April 5, SBU drones attacked an airfield in Morozovsk, Rostov region, where Su-34 front...

South Korea will allocate $2.3B in aid to Ukraine, Lithuania has sent armored personnel carriers and drones, and Estonia has found another million shells.

South Korea will allocate $2.3B in aid to Ukraine, Lithuania has sent armored personnel carriers and drones, and Estonia has found another million shells. Seoul will provide Kyiv with a medium- and long-term $2.3B aid package starting this year and will also offer $12M to rehabilitate wounded Ukrainian soldiers through the NATO Trust Fund for Aid to Ukr...

Friday, April 5

€100B from NATO is not enough: Lithuania insists on increasing the financing amount for Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including within the limits of bilateral commitments.

€100B from NATO is not enough: Lithuania insists on increasing the financing amount for Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including within the limits of bilateral commitments. As NATO members discuss the creation of a €100B five-year fund to support Ukraine, Lithuania is taking the position that these efforts may also include bilateral aid, Lithuania’s ambassador to t...

Latvia will transfer €1M worth of drones, launch joint production of shells and drones, and prepare a security agreement for Ukraine.

Latvia will transfer €1M worth of drones, launch joint production of shells and drones, and prepare a security agreement for Ukraine. Latvia will soon hand over €1M worth of domestically produced drones to Ukraine. As part of the drone coalition, it plans to allocate at least €10M this year. The Latvian government announced another ...

Europe and the US have intensified efforts to find Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine.

Europe and the US have intensified efforts to find Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. The heads of diplomacy from Ukraine and the EU discussed military support for Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, said: “I am grateful to Josep Borrell for his wi...

Thursday, April 4

NATO seeks to increase support for Ukraine to persuade Russia to negotiate.

NATO seeks to increase support for Ukraine to persuade Russia to negotiate. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said before a meeting of foreign ministers from NATO countries that the Alliance’s transition to long-term commitments to support Ukraine are designed to ...

Finland will provide Ukraine with a €188M military aid package and signed a security guarantee agreement.

Finland will provide Ukraine with a €188M military aid package and signed a security guarantee agreement. Finland has announced a new aid package to Ukraine worth €188M. Finnish President Alexander Stubb said that this is the 23rd aid package to Ukraine. “It contains means for anti-aircraft defense ...

Wednesday, April 3

NATO has proposed a $100B five-year fund to aid Ukraine, but all members must reach agreement on the measure.

NATO has proposed a $100B five-year fund to aid Ukraine, but all members must reach agreement on the measure. According to Bloomberg, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg proposes establishing a fund of allied contributions worth $100B over five years for Ukraine as part of a package that alliance leaders ...

Ukraine struck a Russian drone assembly plant and the oil refinery using drones equipped with AI.

Ukraine struck a Russian drone assembly plant and the oil refinery using drones equipped with AI. Ukraine’s defense intelligence service has orchestrated an attack on a Shahed drone assembly plant in the Republic of Tatarstan, inside Russia, significantly damaging the production facilities from a ...

Russia’s largest tank offensive has failed, and now can launch a large-scale attack in only one direction.

Russia’s largest tank offensive has failed, and now can launch a large-scale attack in only one direction. Russia attempted the largest tank assault since the beginning of the invasion but has been defeated by Ukraine’s military. On March 30, the Russian Federation sought to break through Ukrainian positio...

Tuesday, April 2

The reconstruction of Kharkiv will cost $10B, and the city needs the help of international partners.

The reconstruction of Kharkiv will cost $10B, and the city needs the help of international partners. According to Kharkiv mayor Igor Terekhov, rebuilding everything Russia has destroyed since the start of the war will require over $10B. The occupiers have almost completely destroyed the city’s commun...

Monday, April 1

Military aid to Ukraine: one million shells, €1B in loans from Poland, and €100M from Belgium.

Military aid to Ukraine: one million shells, €1B in loans from Poland, and €100M from Belgium. The participants of the Czech initiative to purchase artillery ammunition for the needs of Ukraine signed an agreement under which our country will receive one million rounds of ammunition. Initially,...

France is increasing military support for Ukraine and sending more weapons.

France is increasing military support for Ukraine and sending more weapons. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said his country will deliver hundreds of armored vehicles to Ukraine in 2024 and early 2025 as part of a new military aid package. Paris has also prepared a ...

Russia continues to attack hydro and thermal power plants, destroying 10-12% of generation capacities.

Russia continues to attack hydro and thermal power plants, destroying 10-12% of generation capacities. According to the Energy Research Center director, Oleksandr Kharchenko, Ukraine lost 10-12% of the generating capacity that was available at the time of the first attack on March 22 due to the latest ...

The EU is being called on to continue supporting Ukraine against Russia because they themselves are not ready for war.

The EU is being called on to continue supporting Ukraine against Russia because they themselves are not ready for war. During his Easter wishes, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reminded listeners of the need for a just peace and called for further support for Ukraine. He emphasized that Ukraine’s support is needed...

Friday, March 29

Zelenskyy admits that Ukraine is not ready to deter Russia’s new summer offensive and asks for more aid.

Zelenskyy admits that Ukraine is not ready to deter Russia’s new summer offensive and asks for more aid. The Ukrainian Defense Forces have managed to contain the Russian offensive during the harsh winter months. But they are not ready to hold back a new offensive from the Russian Federation, which is exp...

Germany has provided Ukraine with a large package of military aid, and hundreds of thousands more shells are being prepared.

Germany has provided Ukraine with a large package of military aid, and hundreds of thousands more shells are being prepared. Germany handed over a package of military aid to Ukraine, which included nine Carrier Warthog tracked command all-terrain vehicles, 18,000 155 mm shells, six WISENT 1 demining tanks, trucks, engineeri...

Thursday, March 28

France will pressure arms manufacturers to speed up aid to Ukraine and is preparing the transfer of 78 Caesar howitzers and 400 drones.

France will pressure arms manufacturers to speed up aid to Ukraine and is preparing the transfer of 78 Caesar howitzers and 400 drones. French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he is ready to use his powers to requisition industrial capacity or impose priorities on arms manufacturers to speed up the production of weapons and amm...

Ukraine is massively increasing its weapons production to fight back against Russia.

Ukraine is massively increasing its weapons production to fight back against Russia. Ukraine needs every advantage to repel Russia from its territory, and one such factor is the small but fast-growing Ukrainian defense industry, into which the government is pouring money. These effort...

Allies are working to provide Ukraine with armored vehicles and ammunition.

Allies are working to provide Ukraine with armored vehicles and ammunition. The Coalition of Armored Vehicles in Support of Ukraine was inaugurated in Warsaw. During the meeting, representatives from the participating countries developed a consolidated position on strengtheni...

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