War

Monday, January 16

The impact of the Dnipro tragedy following Russia’s massive strike: 35 killed and 75 wounded.

The impact of the Dnipro tragedy following Russia’s massive strike: 35 killed and 75 wounded. On January 14, Russia again attacked Ukraine with a massive missile strike. The first explosions rang out in Kyiv even before the air raid alert sirens sounded. As a result of the morning attack, priv...

The UK promised to deliver Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine in the coming weeks.

The UK promised to deliver Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine in the coming weeks. The British Prime Minister announced his intention to supply Ukraine with Challenger 2 tanks and artillery systems, according to the British government. Rishi Sunak will work with Britain’s partners t...

Friday, January 13

London might provide Ukraine with up to 50 tanks.

London might provide Ukraine with up to 50 tanks. The former head of the General Staff of Great Britain, General Richard Dunnatt, believes that Britain would need to send up to 50 Challenger tanks to change the situation in Ukraine, reported Sky News...

Russian troops haven’t been able to capture Soledar, despite the enemy’s claims.

Russian troops haven’t been able to capture Soledar, despite the enemy’s claims. Kremlin troops haven’t fully captured Soledar despite numerous claims from the country’s sources, according to the daily note from the Institute for the Study of War. It reported that even capturing t...

Thursday, January 12

Poland will be the first country to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine.

Poland will be the first country to send Leopard tanks to Ukraine. Poland has decided to transfer the first shipment of Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, announced Polish President Andrzej Duda during his visit to Lviv, Ukraine. The transfer will be part of a broader supp...

The Office of the President is convinced the war will end in 2023.

The Office of the President is convinced the war will end in 2023. According to a statement from the adviser to the Office of President, Mykhailo Podolyak, a delay in victory is an unwanted scenario for Ukraine. Russia, on the contrary, wants to suspend the war and s...

Wednesday, January 11

The new Ramstein meeting in Germany will draw fifty countries.

The new Ramstein meeting in Germany will draw fifty countries. The next meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine in the Rammstein format, scheduled for January 20, is expected to be attended by the heads of defense departments from about 50 countries u...

Tuesday, January 10

The UK is ready to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine.

The UK is ready to send Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine. British authorities are considering the possibility of sending Challenger 2 tanks to Ukraine, these are the main combat tanks of the UK’s ground forces, Sky news reports. One source reported that the ...

Criticism of the Russian military leadership’s actions continues to spread in the Russian information space.

Criticism of the Russian military leadership’s actions continues to spread in the Russian information space. The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced that Russian forces conducted a “retaliation operation” against Ukrainian troops for the December 31 strike on Makiivka. The Rus...

Russia wants to sell an aircraft repair plant in Crimea back to Ukraine.

Russia wants to sell an aircraft repair plant in Crimea back to Ukraine. The occupiers have decided to sell 100% of the shares of the Yevpatoriya Aircraft Repair Plant, which was part of Ukraine’s state defense company Ukroboronprom before the annexation of Crimea. T...

The German Social Democrats party supports heavy weapon supplies for Ukraine.

The German Social Democrats party supports heavy weapon supplies for Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition government will continue to send heavy weaponry to Ukraine to help it in its fight against Russia’s invasion. Lars Klingbeil, the co-leader of Scholz’s rulin...

Monday, January 9

The Ukrainian Ambassador urges Germany to speed up delivery of military aid.

The Ukrainian Ambassador urges Germany to speed up delivery of military aid. Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany warned against delays in decisions on future military support days after Germany’s government announced it would supply Kyiv with Marder infantry fighting vehicles. The...

Putin does not want to negotiate with Ukraine.

Putin does not want to negotiate with Ukraine. The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, confirmed his maximalist goals in a telephone conversation with the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, which demonstrates that he has n...

The US announces a new military aid package to Ukraine for $3.75B.

The US announces a new military aid package to Ukraine for $3.75B. The White House’s Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, noted, this package is the largest to date. The full list of equipment from the new aid package is as follows: 50 Bradley Fighting Vehicles with ...

Friday, January 6

The US and Germany will send armored vehicles to Ukraine,

The US and Germany will send armored vehicles to Ukraine, a significant upgrade in firepower urgently sought by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the fight against Russia’s invasion, according to people familiar with the matter, reported Bloomberg. In an anno...

Erdogan suggests Putin a ceasefire and begin negotiations.

Erdogan suggests Putin a ceasefire and begin negotiations. On January 5, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed the war in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone. He stated that a unilateral ceasefire and a vision of a just solution ...

Russia is preparing to transfer part of its military from Belarus to the Donbas.

Russia is preparing to transfer part of its military from Belarus to the Donbas. Up to 10,500 Russian soldiers are stationed at training grounds in Belarus. Some of them will be sent to the Russian Federation in the next two weeks and from there to the Donbas. To replace them, par...

Thursday, January 5

Ukraine is planning a serious breakthrough on the frontlines this spring.

Ukraine is planning a serious breakthrough on the frontlines this spring. According to the head of Ukrainian Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, the fighting in March will be the “hottest”. In an interview with ABC News, Budanov emphasized that the liberation of terri...

Ukraine holds negotiations for the weapons it needs the most.

Ukraine holds negotiations for the weapons it needs the most. Currently, discussions are ongoing for new Patriot batteries, NASAMS, Iris-T, and Crotale systems. As the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Dmytro Kuleba, emphasized, air defense and anti-missil...

US-made components were found in Iranian Drones.

US-made components were found in Iranian Drones. An Iranian Shahed-136 drone, shot down by Ukrainian air defense in the fall of 2022, consists of parts manufactured by American companies. According to CNN, of the 52 components removed from the Irani...

Wednesday, January 4

Russian torture camps were found in Mykolaiv and Kherson.

Russian torture camps were found in Mykolaiv and Kherson. Mykolaiv’s regional prosecutor’s office, the Security Service of Ukraine, and forensic experts with the National Police established the location of an alleged torture chamber in the villa...

Russia is attempting to deflect the blame for losing the army base in Makiivka to preserve Putin’s authority.

Russia is attempting to deflect the blame for losing the army base in Makiivka to preserve Putin’s authority. According to the ISW, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, although it has acknowledged the loss, is trying to shift the responsibility for it to the Donetsk People’s Republic (DNR). The...

NATO will discuss the war in Ukraine at the January 18-19 meeting.

NATO will discuss the war in Ukraine at the January 18-19 meeting. NATO’s highest military body, the Military Committee, will meet on January 18-19 in a face-to-face format in Brussels. 32 defense staff chiefs will participate in a series of meetings to discuss...

War damage to Ukraine’s economy has already reached $700B.

War damage to Ukraine’s economy has already reached $700B. According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, it is planned to conduct another identification of Ukraine’s needs for the fastest possible recovery together with the World Bank. Shmyhal added that t...

Tuesday, January 3

Russia continued to perpetrate terror during the New Year holidays.

Russia continued to perpetrate terror during the New Year holidays. On December 31, Ukrainians and the country’s energy system survived yet another massive attack by the Russian Federation. According to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the terrorist state launched ...

Ukrainian intelligence estimates Russia’s stockpile of missiles is enough for 2-3 massive strikes.

Ukrainian intelligence estimates Russia’s stockpile of missiles is enough for 2-3 massive strikes. According to the Chief of Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, Kyrylo Budanov, the Russians are currently forced to reduce the number of missiles in each such attack but increase the time interval between...

Germany has started RCH 155 self-propelled gun production for Ukraine.

Germany has started RCH 155 self-propelled gun production for Ukraine. The German engineering company Krauss-Maffei Wegmann has begun production of Boxer RCH-155 self-propelled artillery guns for Ukraine, the company’s advisor Nicholas Drummond said. In December 20...

Most Ukrainians are not ready for any territorial concessions to achieve peace.

Most Ukrainians are not ready for any territorial concessions to achieve peace. This position is held by 85% of respondents, according to a study by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology. Correspondingly, only 8% believe that achieving peace and preserving independence ne...

Wednesday, December 28

Ukraine is preparing for a major Russian attack over the New Year holidays.

Ukraine is preparing for a major Russian attack over the New Year holidays. According to Energy Minister Herman Galushchenko, the situation since the most recent, enormous missile strike on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, which occurred on December 16, remains challenging. P...

The Armed Forces have already destroyed 28% of the second delivery of Iranian drones transferred to the Russian Federation.

The Armed Forces have already destroyed 28% of the second delivery of Iranian drones transferred to the Russian Federation. The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed 70 of the 250 Shahed attack type unmanned aerial vehicles that Iran delivered to the Russian Federation over the past month, said Yuriy Ignat, the spokesman ...

Russian air force activity has dropped after a Ukrainian drone strike in the aggressor’s country.

Russian air force activity has dropped after a Ukrainian drone strike in the aggressor’s country. Ukraine has seen a significant decrease in Russian air force activity following a reported drone attack on the Engels strategic-bomber base in the Saratov region on Monday, Ukraine’s air defense force...

Ukraine expects to hold a peace summit with UN mediation.

Ukraine expects to hold a peace summit with UN mediation. The Ukrainian government expects to hold a Peace Formula summit by the end of February, preferably at the UN, with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as a possible mediator. The Minister of Foreign Af...

Tuesday, December 27

Ukrainian forces will enter Crimea with weapons in hand.

Ukrainian forces will enter Crimea with weapons in hand. Ukraine expects no significant changes along the front line soon, even after Russia’s recent mobilization, Ukrainian military intelligence chief Kyrylo Budanov said in an interview with Liga.net. “Rus...

Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian military airfield deep inside enemy territory.

Ukrainian drones attacked a Russian military airfield deep inside enemy territory. Three Russian soldiers were killed on December 26 after a Ukrainian drone attack at the military airfield in Saratov Oblast, according to Russian state news agencies. The incident occurred in the west...

Putin is ready to negotiate with everyone involved regarding Ukraine.

Putin is ready to negotiate with everyone involved regarding Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is prepared to “negotiate with everyone involved in this process about acceptable solutions” regarding the war in Ukraine, according to the Russian state news...

Russia will supply Iran with Su-35 fighter jets, despite Israel’s warning about providing weapons to Ukraine in response to such a move.

Russia will supply Iran with Su-35 fighter jets, despite Israel’s warning about providing weapons to Ukraine in response to such a move. Russia will soon supply Iran with advanced Su-35 fighter jets. According to Western intelligence, the 24 fighter jets were originally intended for Egypt. The Americans talked Cairo out of the deal, an...

Monday, December 26

The war decreased the flow of foreigners to Ukraine by nearly 50%.

The war decreased the flow of foreigners to Ukraine by nearly 50%. About 2 million foreign citizens entered Ukraine in 11 months of 2022, which is half as much as in the same period last year, said the head of the State Tourism Development Agency, Maryana Oleskiv. A...

Friday, December 23

The US’ provision of Patriot missile systems is another strategic loss for Russia.

The US’ provision of Patriot missile systems is another strategic loss for Russia. US President Joe Biden announced a new military aid package to Ukraine totaling almost $2B. The strongest element is the Patriot anti-aircraft missile complex, which will significantly strengthen Ukra...

With nuclear blackmail, the Russian Federation is trying to appease its population and intimidate the Western audience.

With nuclear blackmail, the Russian Federation is trying to appease its population and intimidate the Western audience. According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), President Putin and Defense Minister Shoigu’s comments about increased nuclear readiness are most likely aimed at appeasing domestic nationalist ...

The US Ministry of Defense announced the composition of the new military aid package to Ukraine.

The US Ministry of Defense announced the composition of the new military aid package to Ukraine. It will include one Patriot air defense battery and its ammunition, additional ammunition for HIMARS, 500 Excalibur rounds, HARM missiles, high-precision aviation ammunition, Claymore anti-personnel a...

Ukrainian military personnel completed their training in the Czech Republic.

Ukrainian military personnel completed their training in the Czech Republic. At the Libava training ground in the Czech Republic, the first group of Ukrainian servicemen completed their training as part of the European Union EUMAM mission. According to the commander of the gr...

Thursday, December 22

A New aid package from the US includes the Patriot air defense system for Ukraine.

A New aid package from the US includes the Patriot air defense system for Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $1.85B in security assistance for Ukraine before President Zelenskyy’s arrival in the White House. The new aid package will include t...

Zelenskyy’s visit to Bakhmut thwarted Putin’s plan to present himself as a leader.

Zelenskyy’s visit to Bakhmut thwarted Putin’s plan to present himself as a leader. President Zelenskyy’s visit to the front-line city of Bakhmut in the Donetsk region on the 300th day of the war has undermined the Russian president as a leader involved in the war, according to the I...

The aggressor continues to destroy Ukraine’s critical infrastructure and divert resources from the Far East.

The aggressor continues to destroy Ukraine’s critical infrastructure and divert resources from the Far East. As the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine clarified, the enemy is concentrating its efforts on conducting offensive actions in the Bakhmut and Avdiiv areas. It is trying to improve the tacti...

Wednesday, December 21

President Zelenskyy visits the most contested front line in Bakhmut.

President Zelenskyy visits the most contested front line in Bakhmut. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a surprise visit to Bakhmut, a city hailed by his deputy defense minister as an eastern fortress amid heavy fighting over the last several months. The visi...

The Lend-Lease program for Ukraine has not started yet.

The Lend-Lease program for Ukraine has not started yet. The US currently transfers military aid to Ukraine under various programs and has not used the Lend-Lease act to provide assistance to the Ukrainian budget, said a spokesman from the Ministry of Forei...

Tuesday, December 20

The Prime Minister of Britain calls for others to ignore Russian ceasefire calls.

The Prime Minister of Britain calls for others to ignore Russian ceasefire calls. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged others to ignore any calls from Moscow for a ceasefire until it withdraws from the occupied territories in Ukraine, reported Sky News. Sunak addressed the lea...

The UN Secretary-General is not optimistic about negotiations with Russia.

The UN Secretary-General is not optimistic about negotiations with Russia. UN Secretary-General António Guterres is not optimistic about effective peace talks regarding Russia’s war against Ukraine in the near future and believes that the military confrontation will co...

Monday, December 19

During the last massive attack Friday, Russia used every type of weapon except for drones.

During the last massive attack Friday, Russia used every type of weapon except for drones. On December 16, the enemy did not launch any Shahed-136 drones into Ukrainian territory, but it employed every other type of weapon, said Yurii Hnat, ae spokesman from Ukraine’s Air Force. Hnat explai...

The Pentagon will increase military aid and stockpile weapons for Ukraine.

The Pentagon will increase military aid and stockpile weapons for Ukraine. US President Joe Biden said that his country will continue to supply Ukraine with the weapons it needs to fight Russia “as long as necessary”. The Pentagon is using a series of shortened c...

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