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EU facing shortage of gunpowder, TNT for shells

Europe’s arms reserves have been heavily tapped to support Ukraine, pushing countries to scale up production of artillery shells, rockets, and cartridges, according to a Bloomberg report published on March 21.

21 March 2025, 08:35 PM

Finland's president: Putin has no interest in ceasefire or peace

President of Finland Alexander Stubb stated that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is not interested in a ceasefire or peace agreement, and his goals regarding Ukraine remain unchanged, Finnish broadcaster Yle reported on March 15.

16 March 2025, 11:40 AM

Rail sabotage disrupts Russia’s key missile and artillery supply route - photos

A section of the railroad used by Russian troops to supply ammunition from the arsenals of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Defense Ministry (GRAU) to the frontlines in Tver Oblast was sabotaged, according to the Jan 2 Telegram post of the Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar resistance movement Atesh.

2 January 2025, 09:42 AM

North Korea boosts Russian firepower with regular arms supplies, says HUR

North Korea's supply of KN-23 ballistic missiles to Russia poses a significant threat to Ukraine's industry and civilian population, Ukrainian Main Intelligence Directorate spokesman Andriy Chernyak said in an interview with Radio Liberty on Dec. 1.

2 December 2024, 11:35 AM

One million artillery shells from EU ‘not enough’ — Borrell

After a series of delays, the European Union has delivered the promised one million artillery rounds to Ukraine, Josep Borrell, EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, announced on Nov. 18.

18 November 2024, 08:29 PM

60% of artillery shells Russia fires come from North Korea

In recent months, Russian troops fighting in Ukraine have relied on mostly North Korean artillery ammunition, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 25, citing Ukrainian and South Korean intelligence.

25 October 2024, 10:46 PM

Netherlands to spend $294 million on artillery shells for Ukraine

The Netherlands will allocate an additional EUR 271 million ($294 million) towards procuring artillery ammunition for Kyiv, Dutch PM announced on Oct. 17.

18 October 2024, 12:56 AM

Ukraine receives artillery shells funded by almost $5 million from Slovak citizens

Ukraine received artillery ammunition funded by Slovak citizens, who raised almost $5 million for the cause, Noviny media outlet wrote on Oct. 7.

8 October 2024, 08:57 AM

Zelenskyy kicks off U.S. visit by touring ammunition factory supplying Ukraine's military

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy began his visit to the United States by visiting a factory in Pennsylvania that produces 155 mm artillery shells for Ukraine's Defense Forces, he wrote on X on Sept. 23.

23 September 2024, 09:02 AM

Poland yet to fund Czech-led shell initiative for Ukraine despite pledges

Poland is the only country that has not yet allocated any money to support the Czech initiative to purchase artillery shells for Ukraine, despite promises to do so, Gazeta Wyborza reported on Sept. 13, citing its own sources.

13 September 2024, 02:22 PM

EU nears promised artillery shell target for Ukraine, says Borrell

The European Union has 700,000 out of the promised one million 155 mm artillery shells ready for Ukraine, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said on Aug. 30 ahead of an informal meeting of defense ministers.

30 August 2024, 01:52 PM

Czech ammunition deliveries remain on schedule

Ukraine is receiving artillery shells contracted under the Czech initiative without delays, Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský announced on Aug. 29.

29 August 2024, 11:27 PM

Washington announces fresh $125 million Ukraine aid package

The United States has allocated a new $125 million security assistance package for Ukraine, largely focused on anti-drone equipment and ammunition of various types, U.S. Defense Department announced on Aug. 23.

24 August 2024, 01:25 AM

Norway licenses localized ammunition production in Ukraine

Norway has approved the transfer of its defense technology to Ukraine, involving the manufacture of 155mm artillery shells, the Norwegian government announced on Aug. 23.

23 August 2024, 09:11 PM

US announces $125 million military aid package for Ukraine

The United States has provided Ukraine with a $125 million military aid package, mostly consisting of ammunition of various calibers, the U.S. Department of Defense announced on Aug. 9.

9 August 2024, 11:02 PM

Czech PM: Ukraine to receive half a million shells by end of 2024

Czechia will supply Ukraine with approximately 500,000 large-caliber ammunition by the end of 2024, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said in an interview with Ukrainian outlet Ukrinform on July 24.

24 July 2024, 04:11 PM

Russian soldier hits artillery shell with axe, triggers explosion — video

In a baffling incident, a Russian soldier lost his hand when trying to disassemble an artillery round with an axe, as seen in a video circulating on social media on July 19.

19 July 2024, 09:51 PM

EU grossly overestimates shell production, fails Ukraine on delivery promises

The European Union is reassessing its capacity to produce 155mm artillery shells and is failing to meet its promised delivery volumes to Ukraine, Radio Svoboda's investigative project Schemes reported on July 8.

8 July 2024, 10:44 AM

Ukraine receives 50,000 shells under Czech initiative

Ukraine has already received 50,000 artillery shells from the Czech-led procurement initiative, Czech Defense Minister Jana Černochová said on June 27, as reported by Ceske Noviny news agency.

27 June 2024, 09:37 PM

First batch of Czech artillery shells arrives in Ukraine

The first batch of shells under the Czech initiative has already arrived in Ukraine, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala announced on X on June 25, without providing further details.

25 June 2024, 02:39 PM

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