War

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...

Tuesday, July 23

Slovakia maintains a stance against providing military aid to Ukraine, but its shells still end up on the frontlines.

Slovakia maintains a stance against providing military aid to Ukraine, but its shells still end up on the frontlines. Slovakia’s defense minister is pushing for a major increase in ammunition production to boost the country’s economic growth. According to Bloomberg, while Fico’s government steadfastly ref...

Monday, July 22

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom promises to increase efforts to support Ukraine; Zelenskyy asks permission for strikes in Russian territory to protect civilians.

The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom promises to increase efforts to support Ukraine; Zelenskyy asks permission for strikes in Russian territory to protect civilians. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged that his country will “double down” on its backing of Ukraine. He stated that Ukraine has the “unwavering support of the United Kingdom” and that...

The UK will provide credit support for the Ukrainian military industry worth £2B.

The UK will provide credit support for the Ukrainian military industry worth £2B. The United Kingdom and Ukraine have signed an intergovernmental agreement on official credit support for developing Ukrainian defense capabilities. The agreement will allow the start of Ukrainian-UK p...

The Ministry of Defense explained where the additional almost ₴500B from the state budget will be allocated.

The Ministry of Defense explained where the additional almost ₴500B from the state budget will be allocated. In a draft law on increasing state budget expenditures in 2024 approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, which the parliament must approve, financial support for the security and defense sector is expecte...

Friday, July 19

Russia categorically rejects the Ukrainian Peace Formula and welcomes the position of the US Republican vice-presidential candidate on Ukraine.

Russia categorically rejects the Ukrainian Peace Formula and welcomes the position of the US Republican vice-presidential candidate on Ukraine. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Serhiy Lavrov, said at a press conference at the United Nations that the discussions regarding the second Peace Summit and the Ukrainian Peac...

The Kremlin is preparing the Russians for another decade of war.

The Kremlin is preparing the Russians for another decade of war. The ISW emphasized that negotiations with Russia are impossible as long as its terms include the destruction of Ukraine. Russian state news agencies published comments by the Deputy Chairman of the Ru...

Russia has exhausted its stockpile of Soviet-era weapons, which will force the aggressor to go on the defensive.

Russia has exhausted its stockpile of Soviet-era weapons, which will force the aggressor to go on the defensive. Despite the talk of Russia having put its economy on a war footing, it is no longer able to compensate for the large losses of tanks, armored infantry vehicles, and artillery it has incurred in the wa...

While its partners are providing promised military aid, Ukraine is expanding its drone use.

While its partners are providing promised military aid, Ukraine is expanding its drone use. Ukraine’s allies plan to provide Kyiv with nearly 500,000 artillery shells by the end of the year through the Czech artillery initiative. Other munitions are available and could be supplied to U...

Wednesday, July 17

Ukraine is disappointed with the NATO summit results, while the Kremlin threatens to strike EU capitals in response to the placement of American missiles.

Ukraine is disappointed with the NATO summit results, while the Kremlin threatens to strike EU capitals in response to the placement of American missiles. According to BILD, the leadership of Ukraine is disappointed that even after the bloody shelling of a children’s hospital in Kyiv, the participants of the NATO summit in Washington did not hand ...

Tuesday, July 16

Russia is preparing a new offensive in the Kharkiv region and from the north, while Lukashenko is withdrawing his troops from the borders and calling for negotiations.

Russia is preparing a new offensive in the Kharkiv region and from the north, while Lukashenko is withdrawing his troops from the borders and calling for negotiations. The ISW says that the enemy’s command structure is regrouping troops in the Hlyboke area in the Kharkiv region to resume its offensive operations. In the Vovchansk region, the Russian army is pr...

Spain is providing Ukraine with Leopard tanks and other military aid, and France is preparing Mirage fighter jets for delivery.

Spain is providing Ukraine with Leopard tanks and other military aid, and France is preparing Mirage fighter jets for delivery. Spain has sent a new batch of military assistance to Ukraine, which includes 10 refurbished Leopard 2A4 tanks, various excavators, and anti-tank missiles. With this shipment, the total number of tanks...

Monday, July 15

The NATO Summit resulted in the adoption of the Ukrainian Compact.

The NATO Summit resulted in the adoption of the Ukrainian Compact. This document becomes an addition to the G7 Joint Declaration agreed to a year ago at the previous Alliance summit in Vilnius. Among the 32 signatories to the treaty, 23 countries have also concluded ...

NATO emphasizes that Ukraine can strike with Western weapons in Russian territory, but the US is still against it.

NATO emphasizes that Ukraine can strike with Western weapons in Russian territory, but the US is still against it. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stressed that Ukraine has a legal right to use weapons received from its partners to target legitimate military targets in Russian territory in order to repel t...

The US and Britain pledge their support to prevent Putin from winning the war in Ukraine.

The US and Britain pledge their support to prevent Putin from winning the war in Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Joseph Biden confirmed that they will continue providing Ukraine with all possible support to prevent the victory of aggressors such as Putin. At t...

The US, Australia, Norway, and Canada are sending Ukraine hundreds of millions of dollars in security aid.

The US, Australia, Norway, and Canada are sending Ukraine hundreds of millions of dollars in security aid. US President Joe Biden announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine, which is the eighth since the signing of the supplemental appropriations act in support of Ukraine, Israel, and other...

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