War

Wednesday, March 27

By summer, the EU will have trained 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers and delivered 500,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, and Iceland has joined the Czech initiative.

By summer, the EU will have trained 60,000 Ukrainian soldiers and delivered 500,000 rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, and Iceland has joined the Czech initiative. The European Union, in cooperation with individual bloc member countries, has provided Ukraine with €31B worth of military equipment since the start of the full-scale war. “But this is not enoug...

Russian strikes have affected operations at Odesa ports, but in return, Ukraine has disabled 10-12% of the aggressor’s oil refining capacity.

Russian strikes have affected operations at Odesa ports, but in return, Ukraine has disabled 10-12% of the aggressor’s oil refining capacity. As a result of Russian missile attacks on the energy infrastructure in southern Ukraine, interruptions in the port of Odesa’s power supply and to certain sections of the railway network were recorded....

Tuesday, March 26

Ukraine and Russia intensify their mutual air attacks: Kyiv is attacked with hypersonic missiles.

Ukraine and Russia intensify their mutual air attacks: Kyiv is attacked with hypersonic missiles. A fire started at one of the largest power plants in the south of the Russian Federation, the Novocherkassk State District Power Plant in Rostov Region, as a result of a drone attack. Two power units ...

Monday, March 25

Over the March 22-24 weekend, Russia carried out one of its largest attacks on Ukraine.

Over the March 22-24 weekend, Russia carried out one of its largest attacks on Ukraine. In their attack on Ukraine, Russia launched 151 separate aerial weapons with a total cost of $677M. Ukraine’s defenses destroyed 55 drones and 37 missiles. As a result of the attack, energy facilities...

Terrorists attack Crocus City Hall: Russia tries to blame Ukraine, but ISIS takes responsibility.

Terrorists attack Crocus City Hall: Russia tries to blame Ukraine, but ISIS takes responsibility. On the evening of March 22, gunmen attacked the Crocus City Hall in Krasnogorsk near Moscow. A fire also broke out during the attack, leaving 137 dead and another 180 people injured. The Russians clai...

Rotorcraft, drones, ammunition, and air defense: Allies continue to support Ukraine.

Rotorcraft, drones, ammunition, and air defense: Allies continue to support Ukraine. A new £60M military aid package from the UK-led International Fund for Ukraine includes new reconnaissance drones to support the armed forces. The package will also include £20M for the supply of air ...

Friday, March 22

Russia spent $390M on a massive missile attack on Kyiv on March 21, killing five and injuring 17.

Russia spent $390M on a massive missile attack on Kyiv on March 21, killing five and injuring 17. According to the Air Force of Ukraine, on March 21 the Russian military attacked Ukraine with 31 missiles, worth $390M. The attack’s primary target was Kyiv, and all of the missiles were shot down. Th...

Australia joins the drone coalition, Spain provides 19 Leopard 2 tanks, and Estonia will provide €20M in aid.

Australia joins the drone coalition, Spain provides 19 Leopard 2 tanks, and Estonia will provide €20M in aid. Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles has announced that his country has joined the Ukrainian drone coalition. Meanwhile, Spain is preparing a new batch of battle tanks for transfer to Ukraine. T...

The Netherlands allocates €350M for F-16 ammunition and drones for Ukraine.

The Netherlands allocates €350M for F-16 ammunition and drones for Ukraine. The Netherlands has allocated €150M for air-to-ground munitions for F-16 fighters and €200M for ISR drones for Ukraine, said the country’s Minister of Defense, Kajsa Ollongren, in Kyiv. The Neth...

Thursday, March 21

The Czech Republic has already handed over 300,000 shells to Ukraine, and Lithuania has joined the initiative and is providing €35M.

The Czech Republic has already handed over 300,000 shells to Ukraine, and Lithuania has joined the initiative and is providing €35M. The Czech Republic has delivered 300,000 shells to Ukraine, which should provide a vital “rest for a few months” on the front line, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said. He added that ...

Wednesday, March 20

The results of 20 Ramstein: the US promises victory to Ukraine, and Germany provides €500M in aid.

The results of 20 Ramstein: the US promises victory to Ukraine, and Germany provides €500M in aid. US Defense Minister Lloyd Austin said at the opening of the 20th meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine that Washington and the Ramstein coalition of countries will not allow Ukraine to be...

Belgium will provide military aid worth €412M, and Germany is creating an armored vehicle coalition with Poland.

Belgium will provide military aid worth €412M, and Germany is creating an armored vehicle coalition with Poland. The first package, which Belgium and the Netherlands will deliver, will contain three minesweepers and the countries will conduct training on the vehicles’ operation and maintenance. In the second pac...

The Czech Republic has sourced 1.5 million shells worth €3.3B for Ukraine through Cold War contacts.

The Czech Republic has sourced 1.5 million shells worth €3.3B for Ukraine through Cold War contacts. The Czech Republic received about 800,000 artillery shells from various suppliers worldwide and found another 700,000 shells that could be bought with additional funds. The cost for all 1.5 million pr...

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham promised Ukraine ATACMS and aid from the US in a new format.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham promised Ukraine ATACMS and aid from the US in a new format. During a visit to Kyiv on March 18, Graham expressed hope that America would send Ukraine the weapons it needs, and in the future, Ukraine will be able not only to hold the territory but also to put f...

Tuesday, March 19

Although its economy is very vulnerable, Moscow has no financial incentive to stop the war.

Although its economy is very vulnerable, Moscow has no financial incentive to stop the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin may reconsider his position on continuing the war against Ukraine if the West can squeeze Russian oil revenues, according to a Reuters study. Despite the sanctions and...

Greece will give Ukraine a package of military aid with American howitzers.

Greece will give Ukraine a package of military aid with American howitzers. Greece is preparing a new military aid package to Ukraine, but will pass it through the Czech Republic, which will purchase the equipment and send it to Ukraine. Currently, Czech and Greek officials a...

The victory over the Russian fleet has helped to overcome the collapse of grain exports by sea.

The victory over the Russian fleet has helped to overcome the collapse of grain exports by sea. Since August, Ukraine has launched a series of attacks on Russian military ships and naval facilities, destroying a fifth of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. This allowed Ukraine to close the Russian navy...

Monday, March 18

Germany suggests a possible Russian attack on NATO from 2026 on, while discussions about Western troops in Ukraine continue.

Germany suggests a possible Russian attack on NATO from 2026 on, while discussions about Western troops in Ukraine continue. German special services have analyzed the military threat from Russia, which predicts that “from 2026,” it may attack a member state of the North Atlantic Alliance. In particular, the Baltic states an...

The West is deliberately limiting the supply of weapons to Ukraine to induce Putin to de-escalate; instead, Russia is preparing a new summer offensive.

The West is deliberately limiting the supply of weapons to Ukraine to induce Putin to de-escalate; instead, Russia is preparing a new summer offensive. Western countries limited the amount of weapons they provided to Ukraine to persuade Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to de-escalate the conflict, said the head of the Foreign Ministry of Lithuania, Ga...

European NATO countries are ready to spend almost $500B on defense; the EC has already allocated €500M to increase ammunition production.

European NATO countries are ready to spend almost $500B on defense; the EC has already allocated €500M to increase ammunition production. The threat posed by Russia forces has convinced NATO countries to arm themselves, and they also need to arm Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said. He added that this year, the combined defe...

Thursday, March 14

Ukraine attacked the four largest Russian refineries in a single day.

Ukraine attacked the four largest Russian refineries in a single day. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported that on the night of March 13, the SBU attacked three Russian oil refineries in Ryazan, Kstovo (Nizhny Novgorod region), and Kirishi (Leningrad region). ...

Denmark will send $337M in aid, and the Czech Republic has found money to purchase an additional 200,000 artillery shells for Ukraine; what else are Ukraine’s allies preparing?

Denmark will send $337M in aid, and the Czech Republic has found money to purchase an additional 200,000 artillery shells for Ukraine; what else are Ukraine’s allies preparing? The Danish government announced a new $337M (DKK 2.3B) military aid package for Ukraine. The package contains CAESAR self-propelled artillery systems and ammunition. Meanwhile, Poland announced the 45...

Estonia proposes a plan to find €120B to help Ukraine.

Estonia proposes a plan to find €120B to help Ukraine. The allocation of €120B a year for Ukraine’s military aid is an approximate figure of what should be enough for Ukraine to win the war, said a representative of the Ministry of Defense of Estonia, Kus...

Due to the war, the amount of land suitable for agriculture has decreased by 26%.

Due to the war, the amount of land suitable for agriculture has decreased by 26%. According to a KSE study, 10.5 million hectares of agricultural land has been affected by the Russian invasion in 2022, and the area of land that can be used for agriculture in 2024 is 32.92 million h...

Wednesday, March 13

The White House announced a new $300M military aid package with ATACMS for Ukraine.

The White House announced a new $300M military aid package with ATACMS for Ukraine. National security adviser Jake Sullivan announced the US plans to send a significant number of additional ATACMS to Ukraine as part of the new $300M military aid package. Pentagon spokesman Maj. Gen. ...

The Russian offensive in the east has been stopped, and the CIA says that Ukraine will start its offensive at the end of 2024.

The Russian offensive in the east has been stopped, and the CIA says that Ukraine will start its offensive at the end of 2024. President Zelenskyy announced the stabilization of the front line in the Russian-Ukrainian war. Contrary to the claims of the occupiers advancing in the east of Ukraine, Zelenskyy believes that the en...

Russian oil depots are burning, and diesel fuel exports have fallen to a three-month low.

Russian oil depots are burning, and diesel fuel exports have fallen to a three-month low. The volume of diesel and gas oil deliveries through Russian ports amounted to 858,000 tons last week, the lowest indicator since the beginning of December last year. Distillate shipments fell for the ...

Tuesday, March 12

Borrell supports issuing bonds for the defense of the EU and using Russian asset revenues for Ukraine.

Borrell supports issuing bonds for the defense of the EU and using Russian asset revenues for Ukraine. The EU can issue bonds to finance defense needs, as Russia threatens the bloc’s security, said the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell. Debates have recently begun on the prospect of the EU assu...

Without external aid, the Ukrainian Armed Forces may lose their ability to hold the front by the summer, and the US criticizes Ukraine’s military strategy.

Without external aid, the Ukrainian Armed Forces may lose their ability to hold the front by the summer, and the US criticizes Ukraine’s military strategy. Military analyst Dara Massicot of the Carnegie Endowment believes that without an increase in Western military aid and major changes in Kyiv’s strategy, Ukraine’s position on the battlefie...

Russia produces 200% more artillery shells than the US and EU combined for Ukraine.

Russia produces 200% more artillery shells than the US and EU combined for Ukraine. According to NATO intelligence data, Russia produces about 250,000 artillery munitions per month, or about three million per year. Together, the US and Europe can produce only about 1.2 million rounds...

Monday, March 11

Britain has found a way to provide more long-range missiles to Ukraine.

Britain has found a way to provide more long-range missiles to Ukraine. British Foreign Minister David Cameron proposed that Germany exchange its Taurus missiles for British Storm Shadow missiles in order to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons. “We are ready to ...

France is planning joint production of weapons with Ukraine and could send its army to Ukraine, but only under certain conditions.

France is planning joint production of weapons with Ukraine and could send its army to Ukraine, but only under certain conditions. The Minister of Defense of France, Sebastien Lecornu, said that strategic partnerships are being prepared between French and Ukrainian defense enterprises to facilitate cooperation in the production o...

Friday, March 8

The Czech Republic has completed fundraising and will purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine.

The Czech Republic has completed fundraising and will purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine. Ukraine’s allies have collected all the financing needed for the Czech-initiated purchase, said President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel. The necessary amount was reached after Norwegian authoritie...

Thursday, March 7

Germany joins the projectile coalition and will buy ammunition worth hundreds of millions of euros.

Germany joins the projectile coalition and will buy ammunition worth hundreds of millions of euros. Germany will take part in the Franco-Czech initiative to purchase hundreds of thousands of artillery shells for Ukraine’s armed forces, said Steffen Hebestreit, a representative of the German go...

The EC reveals the details of the EU’s defense strategy.

The EC reveals the details of the EU’s defense strategy. Vice President of the European Commission Margrethe Vestager said the new system should allow the EU to move from a crisis response regime to a structural defense readiness regime that closely integra...

What will the EU’s new defense and industrial strategy give Ukraine?

What will the EU’s new defense and industrial strategy give Ukraine? Integration and support of the Ukrainian defense industry have become one of the goals of the European Defense Industrial Strategy (EDIS). As reported by the Ministry of Strategic Industries, the stra...

Wednesday, March 6

Ukrainian fighters sank the Russian ship Sergiy Kotov and hit an oil depot in the Belgorod region.

Ukrainian fighters sank the Russian ship Sergiy Kotov and hit an oil depot in the Belgorod region. As Ukrainian intelligence has revealed, on the night of March 5, special intelligence unit Group 13 attacked a $64M Russian patrol ship. As a result of five Magura V5 drone strikes, the Sergei Kotov s...

What military aid does Ukraine expect from its partners?

What military aid does Ukraine expect from its partners? The Canadian government has asked the parliament to allocate CAD 250M ($192M) for military assistance to Ukraine. In addition, Canada’s Defense Minister Bill Blair announced that his country wil...

Ukraine will open five joint defense enterprises with Western manufacturers.

Ukraine will open five joint defense enterprises with Western manufacturers. According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, “We are cooperating very fruitfully with the leaders of the world’s arms production. We can already talk about five signed contracts and five joi...

The EU is preparing to transfer its economy to military rails.

The EU is preparing to transfer its economy to military rails. The EC will propose ways to intensify the work of the European defense industry to respond more effectively to Ukraine’s war needs and future security challenges. This refers to proposals that EU coun...

The EU’s new defense industry strategy envisages using Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s defense industry.

The EU’s new defense industry strategy envisages using Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s defense industry. The EC has presented a legislative proposal regarding the European Defense Industry Program (EDIP), which would allow for future financing of support for Ukraine’s defense-industrial complex at ...

Tuesday, March 5

France is considering sending special forces to Ukraine to create a “strategic dilemma” for Russia.

France is considering sending special forces to Ukraine to create a “strategic dilemma” for Russia. The French authorities are considering allowing their special forces and military units to cross Ukraine’s border. This will enable Russia to face a “strategic dilemma.” There is an ...

The EU plans to include Ukraine in the bloc’s defense industry support scheme with a separate budget of €1.5B.

The EU plans to include Ukraine in the bloc’s defense industry support scheme with a separate budget of €1.5B. The EC plans to propose Ukraine’s membership in the EU defense industry support scheme. This will both incorporate Kyiv’s experience and bring Ukraine closer to EU membership. It is noted ...

Which of Ukraine’s regions has suffered the greatest infrastructure damage from the Russian invasion?

Which of Ukraine’s regions has suffered the greatest infrastructure damage from the Russian invasion? Due to enemy attacks, damage to infrastructure has reached colossal proportions. According to UA War Infographics, direct damage to buildings and infrastructure is $153B, and growing daily. The Donets...

Monday, March 4

The Netherlands signed a security agreement with Ukraine and will send €2B in military aid in 2024.

The Netherlands signed a security agreement with Ukraine and will send €2B in military aid in 2024. Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, came to Kharkiv on March 1 to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukraine. The agreement provides for €2B in military aid in 2024 and further defens...

Five NATO countries are considering sending troops to Ukraine.

Five NATO countries are considering sending troops to Ukraine. Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas, commenting on French President Emmanuel Macron’s statement that EU countries may do so in the near future, said that the Estonian government is considering...

Will Russia’s defense industry be able to ensure the continuation of the war in 2024, and how has Ukrainian air defense damaged Moscow’s capabilities?

Will Russia’s defense industry be able to ensure the continuation of the war in 2024, and how has Ukrainian air defense damaged Moscow’s capabilities? According to British intelligence reports for March 1 and 2, Russia’s military-industrial complex cannot fully meet the country’s needs for its war against Ukraine. Still, it will be able to pro...

Friday, March 1

The Pentagon is considering directing a $4B reserve to support Ukraine without guarantee of replenishment of these funds by Congress.

The Pentagon is considering directing a $4B reserve to support Ukraine without guarantee of replenishment of these funds by Congress. The US Department of Defense has about $4B in presidential funds, allowing it to use its strategic reserves to send military equipment to Ukraine. However, withdrawing this stock could affect US defen...

Belgium provides €200M to the Czech munition initiative, and Britain allows Ukraine to use the Storm Shadow at its discretion.

Belgium provides €200M to the Czech munition initiative, and Britain allows Ukraine to use the Storm Shadow at its discretion. Belgium will allocate €200M to the Czech Republic’s initiative to quickly deliver hundreds of thousands of artillery shells to Ukraine, Belgian PM Alexander De Croo said. He specified that more ...

Thursday, February 29

Ukrainians are still optimistic about winning the war despite facing difficulties with US aid.

Ukrainians are still optimistic about winning the war despite facing difficulties with US aid. According to a Ukrainian public opinion survey by the Razumkov Center in late January, the Hill reported that 85% of respondents believe in a Ukrainian victory, while only 8.5% do not. The numbers are...

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