War

Wednesday, November 22

The US has provided a $100M military aid package with HIMARS, while Germany surprises Kyiv with a big €1.3B package with IRIS-T systems.

The US has provided a $100M military aid package with HIMARS, while Germany surprises Kyiv with a big €1.3B package with IRIS-T systems. The new package of US defense assistance includes an additional HIMARS system, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles and TOW, Javelins, AT-4 anti-tank systems, and artillery shells of various calibers. In ad...

Freezing the war in Ukraine threatens the Russian Federation’s ability to attack NATO in 6-10 years.

Freezing the war in Ukraine threatens the Russian Federation’s ability to attack NATO in 6-10 years. Experts from a German foreign policy association expressed this opinion and added that Russia’s military potential is underestimated. The invaders have suffered the greatest losses in manpower a...

Tuesday, November 21

High-ranking US and NATO military officials arrived in Ukraine on the eve of the Ramstein meeting.

High-ranking US and NATO military officials arrived in Ukraine on the eve of the Ramstein meeting. On November 20, Lloyd Austin, the US Minister of Defense, and the commander of the NATO Joint Forces in Europe, US Army General Christopher Cavoli, arrived in Kyiv to meet with President Zelenskyy. Th...

The US Congress expects the approval of Ukrainian aid by Christmas.

The US Congress expects the approval of Ukrainian aid by Christmas. Leaders in the US Congress hope to vote by Christmas on an additional package of military assistance to Ukraine and Israel, writes NBC News. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, R-New York, has clari...

The Russians have stopped their offensive in two directions; Ukraine has advanced in Avdiivka.

The Russians have stopped their offensive in two directions; Ukraine has advanced in Avdiivka. On November 19, the Russians significantly reduced the intensity of their attacks. In all areas of the front, 46 military engagements with the 71st were recorded the previous day, reported the General...

Monday, November 20

The new Ramstein and a two-day defense conference in Washington: how Ukraine’s partners are supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

The new Ramstein and a two-day defense conference in Washington: how Ukraine’s partners are supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities. A new online meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine in the Ramstein format will be held on November 22. At the same time, the White House announced that the Ukrainian American Defense Indu...

Wednesday, November 15

Borrell denies the failure of the EU’s plan for a million shells supplied to Ukraine and calls on manufacturers to reorient exports.

Borrell denies the failure of the EU’s plan for a million shells supplied to Ukraine and calls on manufacturers to reorient exports. The EU has not given up on the goal of supplying Ukraine with one million rounds of artillery ammunition by March 2024, said the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell. The EU completed the first part of...

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new defense package with Leopard tanks and has already contracted dozens for next year.

Germany has provided Ukraine with a new defense package with Leopard tanks and has already contracted dozens for next year. The German government handed over a new package of military aid to Ukraine. It contains 10 Leopard 1A5 tanks and 14 Bandvagn 206 tracked all-terrain vehicles. In addition, the package includes the fol...

Tuesday, November 14

The number of serial manufacturers of weapons in Ukraine has increased by 300%.

The number of serial manufacturers of weapons in Ukraine has increased by 300%. According to Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin, in 2024 Ukraine will triple its budget to purchase Ukrainian-made weapons and military equipment. He noted that this year’s budg...

Allies continue to provide winter military aid to Ukraine.

Allies continue to provide winter military aid to Ukraine. The UK has provided the Armed Forces of Ukraine with over 82,000 helmets, 25,000 sets of winter clothing, 10,000 sets of body armor, and 70,000 dry rations. De Telegraaf also reported that Ukraine may...

Monday, November 13

Ukraine’s Western partners expect a long war but are preparing to continue their support.

Ukraine’s Western partners expect a long war but are preparing to continue their support. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz believes that the war in Ukraine can last a very long time. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has a similar opinion. He stated that he expects the Armed Forces of U...

Military support from partners continues, but there are risks.

Military support from partners continues, but there are risks. An additional €4B was added to Germany’s 2024 budget for Ukrainian military aid, doubling the total amount to €8B. The Canadian government appealed to the parliament with a request to allocate $...

Friday, November 10

Zelenskyy: Ukraine already has a plan and will try to show results on the battlefield this year.

Zelenskyy: Ukraine already has a plan and will try to show results on the battlefield this year. “We will try to deliver results this year despite the difficulties during the counteroffensive,” said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during an online Reuters conference. At the same time, Zelenskyy poi...

Ukraine’s sea exports are under threat: the Russians targeted a civilian ship entering an Odesa seaport.

Ukraine’s sea exports are under threat: the Russians targeted a civilian ship entering an Odesa seaport. On November 8, the Russians attacked a port in Odesa with a Kh-31P missile and hit the Philippine bulk carrier Kmax Ruler under the flag of Liberia. As a result of the attack, the maritime pilot, a ci...

Thursday, November 9

The Slovak government has blocked €40.3M in aid to Ukraine, but Germany will hand over 100,000 ammunitions to the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

The Slovak government has blocked €40.3M in aid to Ukraine, but Germany will hand over 100,000 ammunitions to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. On November 8, the new government of Slovakia decided to block the allocation of the 14th package of military aid to Ukraine. This package was prepared by the former leadership of the country’s ...

Wednesday, November 8

The third rapid assessment of damage from the Russian invasion and needs for recovery has started in Ukraine.

The third rapid assessment of damage from the Russian invasion and needs for recovery has started in Ukraine. Ukraine, together with the World Bank, the European Commission, the UN, and other partners has started joint work on the assessment of RDNA3. It will reflect the consequences of the Russian invasion f...

Tuesday, November 7

The EC names three EU goals for effective support of Ukraine.

The EC names three EU goals for effective support of Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said: “While the war drags on, and while we continue to meet the daily needs of Ukrainians, we must focus on the way forward and support Ukrain...

Ukraine has started production of a Shahed drone analog and plans to increase weapon production by 62%.

Ukraine has started production of a Shahed drone analog and plans to increase weapon production by 62%. A domestic Shahed drone analog with a 1,000-km range has already been ordered by the Ukraine Defense Forces, said General Director of Ukroboronprom Herman Smetanin. The state defense company has also ...

A French company will supply arms worth €36M to Ukraine, and Slovakia has promised not to block private arms exports to Ukraine.

A French company will supply arms worth €36M to Ukraine, and Slovakia has promised not to block private arms exports to Ukraine. Ukrspecexport and French company Verney-Carron signed a contract to supply small arms and grenade launchers. Verney-Carron will deliver 10,000 assault and 2,000 sniper rifles, and 400 grenade launcher...

The Russians have hit the Odesa port infrastructure, damaging warehouses and railcars with grain.

The Russians have hit the Odesa port infrastructure, damaging warehouses and railcars with grain. On the night of November 6, enemy troops attacked Odessa with various types of missiles and attack drones. The Russians directed Shahed-131/136 drones in an attack on the city’s port infrastruct...

Monday, November 6

The US provides $425M in military aid, but further packages will be reduced due to lacking funds.

The US provides $425M in military aid, but further packages will be reduced due to lacking funds. The new package includes about $300M worth of laser-guided munitions to destroy Russian drones. They will be transferred through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides for the purc...

The US House of Representatives has approved aid to Israel without aid for Ukraine, but Biden might veto the bill.

The US House of Representatives has approved aid to Israel without aid for Ukraine, but Biden might veto the bill. The US House of Representatives approved a $14.5B military aid package to Israel, separate from aid to Ukraine. Biden said he would veto the bill. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that the ...

The Netherlands promises €500M worth of ammunition, Sweden has already delivered eight Archers, and Ukraine is strengthening its production.

The Netherlands promises €500M worth of ammunition, Sweden has already delivered eight Archers, and Ukraine is strengthening its production. The Minister of Defense of the Netherlands, Kajsa Ollongren, promised to allocate €500M for Ukrainian ammunition supplies by the middle of next year. Meanwhile, Sweden officially confirmed the transfe...

Friday, November 3

Zaluzhnyi has voiced Ukraine’s priorities for victory in the war.

Zaluzhnyi has voiced Ukraine’s priorities for victory in the war. Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhnyi noted that the war is becoming “positional”, which consists of static and exhausting battles of attrition. This benefits only Russia, as it will allow t...

The US State Department believes that both chambers of Congress will support aid to Ukraine.

The US State Department believes that both chambers of Congress will support aid to Ukraine. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the US has not lost sight of the importance of supporting Ukraine, and the request for Kyiv’s financing aid be accepted by Congress when it is put t...

Germany provides new defense support, France hands over 40 armored vehicles, and the US Congress urges Biden to provide longer-range ATACMS.

Germany provides new defense support, France hands over 40 armored vehicles, and the US Congress urges Biden to provide longer-range ATACMS. The German package includes two TRML-4D radars for the IRIS-T air defense system, 12 armored personnel carriers, Primoco ONE reconnaissance drones, two AMPS helicopter defense systems, and five surfac...

Thursday, November 2

The Republicans have put forward a list of conditions for further assistance to Ukraine and expect a victory strategy from Biden and Zelenskyy.

The Republicans have put forward a list of conditions for further assistance to Ukraine and expect a victory strategy from Biden and Zelenskyy. US Congressman Mike Garcia published a statement with a list of demands for the Biden administration, after which the Republicans will support the continuation of aid to Ukraine. Republicans are deman...

Biden will block the bill on aid to Israel without Ukraine, but the US has only $5.4B left to support Ukraine’s Armed Forces.

Biden will block the bill on aid to Israel without Ukraine, but the US has only $5.4B left to support Ukraine’s Armed Forces. US President Joe Biden may veto a Republican bill on providing aid to Israel without providing for any aid for Ukraine. At stake is $14.3B in aid, which would be obtained by reducing funds for the Int...

In the battle for Avdiivka, Russia has suffered its most significant personnel and equipment losses since the start of the war.

In the battle for Avdiivka, Russia has suffered its most significant personnel and equipment losses since the start of the war. In the Avdiivka area, Ukrainian defenders are burning Russian armored vehicles column by column and eliminating large numbers of infantry. According to the NYT’s calculations, the combat in Avdi...

Tuesday, October 31

While Germany supplies Ukraine with Sonobot 5 surface drones, Canada is scraping together armored personnel carriers that would be useful to Ukraine.

While Germany supplies Ukraine with Sonobot 5 surface drones, Canada is scraping together armored personnel carriers that would be useful to Ukraine. The German project deaidua.org reported that Germany is providing Ukraine with Sonobot 5 surface drones. 15 such drones have already been received; another 55 will be delivered later. These drones, de...

After Ukraine forces attacked a Russian oil refinery and a strategic object in Crimea, the occupiers attacked a ship repair plant in Odesa.

After Ukraine forces attacked a Russian oil refinery and a strategic object in Crimea, the occupiers attacked a ship repair plant in Odesa. The SBU confirmed that two drones attacked the Afip oil refinery in the Krasnodar region, which had supplied fuel to the Russian army. Last year alone, the enterprise produced more than seven million ...

British defense companies are considering becoming a part of the Ukrainian military industry.

British defense companies are considering becoming a part of the Ukrainian military industry. Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the Minister of State for the Indo-Pacific Region of Great Britain, said this and added that due to Russia’s war against Ukraine, the global military industrial complex has...

Monday, October 30

The US House of Representatives should consider new military aid to Ukraine and Israel as separate measures,

The US House of Representatives should consider new military aid to Ukraine and Israel as separate measures, according to newly appointed Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. He said he had already conveyed that message to White House officials after meeting with Joe Biden. Last week, the Biden Administration ...

Ukraine’s allies continue their military support: $522M from Denmark, air defense systems from Germany, and reconnaissance drones from Slovenia.

Ukraine’s allies continue their military support: $522M from Denmark, air defense systems from Germany, and reconnaissance drones from Slovenia. The Danish government has sent Ukraine a new military aid package worth $522M, including armored vehicles, drones, artillery shells, as well as T-72EA and BMP-2 tanks. The Armed Forces will receive fi...

The world’s arms giants in the US and Germany are generating record profits because of the war in Ukraine.

The world’s arms giants in the US and Germany are generating record profits because of the war in Ukraine. The weapon and ammunition orders for Ukraine and the replenishment of Western allies’ stocks has provided the American defense industry with better-than-expected financial results, writes Reuters. Loc...

The war is killing Ukrainian agricultural enterprises.

The war is killing Ukrainian agricultural enterprises. Last year, the number of working enterprises in agriculture, forestry, and fishing decreased from 51,800 to 35,600 (-31.4%). This is the largest decrease since 2012, significantly exceeding similar ec...

Friday, October 27

The US provides a new aid package for Ukraine worth $150M, and an additional $120M will come from the UK and other allies for air defense.

The US provides a new aid package for Ukraine worth $150M, and an additional $120M will come from the UK and other allies for air defense. The new US package will include additional GMLRS missiles for the high-mobility artillery missile systems (HIMARS), ammunition for the advanced anti-aircraft missile system (NASAMS), TOW anti-tank mis...

The EU plan to produce 1 million shells for Ukraine may fall short.

The EU plan to produce 1 million shells for Ukraine may fall short. The EU is falling behind in its pledge to deliver a million artillery shells to Ukraine by March, potentially giving Russian forces an advantage, Bloomberg writes. At the beginning of the year, the EU...

Thursday, October 26

Biden’s $106B aid request for Ukraine and Israel has already encountered strong resistance in the Senate.

Biden’s $106B aid request for Ukraine and Israel has already encountered strong resistance in the Senate. According to Politico, even before the request has reached the House of Representatives, divisions in the Senate threaten to sink the proposal or radically change it. As the WSJ wrote, both parties in...

Australia provides $12M in military aid for Ukraine, while NATO says that Ukraine has already exhausted the Alliance’s military reserves.

Australia provides $12M in military aid for Ukraine, while NATO says that Ukraine has already exhausted the Alliance’s military reserves. The Australian government is providing Ukraine with a new $12.5M military aid package. It will include demining equipment, portable X-ray machines, a 3D metal printer, and anti-drone systems. The equi...

Ukraine still does not produce enough ammunition, but drone production has increased to tens of thousands per month.

Ukraine still does not produce enough ammunition, but drone production has increased to tens of thousands per month. The Ukrainian defense-industrial complex has significantly increased ammunition production. Still, Ukraine remains reliant on the supply of projectiles from its partners, as stated at the NATO Industr...

Wednesday, October 25

Germany is preparing a €1.4B winter military aid package for Ukraine and is opening a joint defense enterprise with Ukraine.

Germany is preparing a €1.4B winter military aid package for Ukraine and is opening a joint defense enterprise with Ukraine. According to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the main task of the new aid package is to create a protective shield against Russia’s plans to continue attacking critical infrastructure. The packag...

The US declares the importance of supporting both Ukraine and Israel and assures allies of the sufficiency of its capabilities to do so.

The US declares the importance of supporting both Ukraine and Israel and assures allies of the sufficiency of its capabilities to do so. The coordinator of the National Security Council of the White House, John Kirby, said that Ukraine and Israel need help from the US. “The support of both countries is important to President Bide...

Tuesday, October 24

Canada has delivered a new batch of armored vehicles to Ukraine, and the US plans to give Israel artillery shells intended for Ukraine.

Canada has delivered a new batch of armored vehicles to Ukraine, and the US plans to give Israel artillery shells intended for Ukraine. On October 21, the Ukrainian military received a number of the newest Canadian-made Senator MRAP armored vehicles, which have improved anti-mine protection, Defense Blog writes. The armored car is des...

Monday, October 23

The White House has requested $61.4B from Congress for Ukraine, but monthly aid will be reduced.

The White House has requested $61.4B from Congress for Ukraine, but monthly aid will be reduced. The White House has released a request to the US Congress to fund a $106B aid package to provide support for Ukraine, Israel, and other urgent needs. The section on support to Ukraine notes that it wi...

Here is how $61.4B in US aid would be spent.

Here is how $61.4B in US aid would be spent. Most of the $61.4B US President Joe Biden is asking Congress to allocate for Ukraine would be spent on defense, Ukrainian Ambassador to the US Oksana Markarova said. It is planned to allocate $46.1B t...

Ukraine’s allies are helping to fundamentally change the situation at the front; another aid package is received.

Ukraine’s allies are helping to fundamentally change the situation at the front; another aid package is received. After the Western partners provided military aid packages to Ukraine, a large amount of weapons and military equipment appeared in the ranks of the Armed Forces, which has radically changed the situat...

Biden calls on Americans to support aid to Israel and Ukraine and prevent victory for terrorists and tyrants.

Biden calls on Americans to support aid to Israel and Ukraine and prevent victory for terrorists and tyrants. In his speech, US President Joe Biden drew parallels between recent events in Israel and the war in Ukraine and called on Americans to support Washington’s aid to both countries. Biden called th...

Friday, October 20

The war in Israel ended the West’s attempts to sway the Global South to support Ukraine.

The war in Israel ended the West’s attempts to sway the Global South to support Ukraine. According to the FT, the West has worked with leading countries in the Global South, including India, Brazil, and South Africa, to reach a consensus on supporting a rules-based global order. The dialo...

Thursday, October 19

In response to Ukraine’s ATACMS strike, Russia launches deadly strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro; Ukraine attacks the enemy’s Khalino airbase.

In response to Ukraine’s ATACMS strike, Russia launches deadly strikes on Zaporizhzhia and Dnipro; Ukraine attacks the enemy’s Khalino airbase. On the night of October 18, the Russian forces launched six rocket attacks in Zaporizhzhia. One of the rockets hit a residential high-rise building, killing four people and injuring three. On the same...

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