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Ukrainian forces repel Russian attack with artillery and drone support

Ukrainian artillery forces on the Lyman front successfully repelled a Russian assault, executing a precise strike from a 2S1 self-propelled artillery unit. The event was captured in a video shared on the Telegram channel of the 63rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, known as the "Steel Lions," on Feb. 17.

17 February 2025, 04:50 PM

Ukrainian military successfully deploys US high-accuracy Copperhead shells - video

Ukraine's 47th Mechanized Brigade successfully deployed US-made Copperhead shells for the first time in combat, Defense Ministry wrote on X on Feb. 15.

17 February 2025, 09:52 AM

Pentagon to expand production of 155mm artillery barrels

The United States is planning to establish a second factory producing barrels for 155mm howitzers, military outlet The War Zone reported on Jan. 22.

22 January 2025, 09:49 PM

Precision strikes and drones stall Russian armor on frontlines

Effective use of drones and artillery by Ukrainian forces prevent Russian tanks and armored vehicles from deploying in certain sectors of the frontline, providing Ukrainian tanks with tactical advantages, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Jan. 15.

16 January 2025, 11:04 AM

Ukrainian paratroopers reveal Russian infantry assault on positions in Kursk Oblast

Russian forces are launching near-daily assaults on Ukrainian positions in Russia's Kursk Oblast, Ukrainian airborne troops reported on Jan. 12.

12 January 2025, 12:39 PM

Ukrainian intelligence forces destroy Russian artillery position in Zaporizhzhya Oblast

Ukrainian intelligence forces identified and destroyed a Russian artillery position in the Zaporizhzhya Oblast using drones, the Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported on Telegram on Jan. 9.

9 January 2025, 03:18 PM

North Korean artillery poses greater threat in Russia’s war on Ukraine

The real challenge for Ukrainian soldiers comes not from the North Korea’s infantry but from its artillery, particularly the M-1989 Koksan self-propelled guns, Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) said, LIGA.net reported on Dec. 23.

23 December 2024, 12:58 PM

North Korea boosts Russian arsenal with additional M-1989 Koksan artillery units

North Korea has sent additional M-1989 Koksan self-propelled artillery units to Russia, according to a report by the military portal Defence Express on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 06:13 PM

Russia's artillery edge over Ukraine dwindling, military analyst says

A significant reduction in Russia's artillery advantage and a trend towards decreased use of guided aerial bombs (KABs) have been observed in Ukraine, Azerbaijani military analyst Aqil Rustamzade said during an interview with NV on Dec. 11.

12 December 2024, 06:19 PM

Zelenskyy visits HIMARS division on southern front on Ground Forces Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited military personnel in Zaporizhzhya Oblast on Dec. 12, honoring them on Ground Forces Day and presenting state awards, the head of state reported on X.

12 December 2024, 04:45 PM

North Korea supplies Russia with over 100 artillery units and missiles – Defense Intelligence

North Korea has transferred over 100 artillery systems and 100 KN-23/24 ballistic missiles to Russia since October 2024, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence reported on Nov. 29, in response to a query from news agency Interfax-Ukraine.

29 November 2024, 06:25 PM

Ukraine's Defense Minister Umerov to visit South Korea seeking military support

A Ukrainian delegation led by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov is planning to visit South Korea to request military aid, South China Morning Post reported on Nov. 26, citing an informed source.

26 November 2024, 01:43 PM

Ukraine to receive new U.S. $275M aid package, including HIMARS and Javelins

The Pentagon is preparing a new military aid package for Ukraine worth at least $275 million, including vital military ammunition for Ukraine, the Associated Press reported on Nov. 19.

20 November 2024, 09:16 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

BAE Systems to open new artillery factory in the UK to boost support for Ukraine

British company BAE Systems will open an artillery factory in the UK as part of its support for Ukrainian forces in their fight against Russia. M777 howitzers will be produced there starting in 2025, The Telegraph reported on Nov. 15.

16 November 2024, 07:36 PM

North Korea likely transferred Koksan artillery to Russia, analysts say

Russia has reportedly spotted a North Korean long-range 170mm M1989 Koksan howitzer for the first time during railway transport, suggesting the country may be reinforcing its artillery, according to analysts from the Defense Express portal on Nov. 14.

14 November 2024, 06:14 PM

Ukraine signs defense deals with Denmark worth over $570 million

Ukraine has signed a series of defense agreements with Denmark to purchase weapons from Ukrainian defense companies, totaling approximately €535 million ($570 million), the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported on Nov. 11.

12 November 2024, 03:43 AM

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

Germany delivers 8 Leopard tanks to Ukraine

Berlin has delivered another batch of military aid to Ukraine, including eight Leopard 1A5 tanks, 20 Marder IFVs, and six PzH 2000 howitzers, the German government announced on Oct. 17.

17 October 2024, 10:14 PM

Total blackout in Kherson amid series of Russian artillery and air strikes

The causes of the total blackout in the administrative center of Kherson are being investigated, Governor Roman Mrochko wrote on Telegram on Oct. 16.

16 October 2024, 09:48 AM

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