Defense

Kharkiv defense requires more long-range weapons — German FM

Ukraine requires additional long-range weapons to counter Russian advances in northern Kharkiv Oblast, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock stated in Strasbourg, according to a Reuters report on May 17.

17 May 2024, 05:23 PM

'Just 10 km': Russia hasn't even reached Ukraine's concrete fortifications in Kharkiv Oblast - Zelenskyy

Russian troops have advanced no more than 10 kilometers and Ukrainian Defense Forces have stabilized the frontline, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a meeting with journalists on May 17, RBC-Ukraine reported.

17 May 2024, 02:07 PM

Russia will actively conduct shock and assault operations in Kharkiv Oblast for next 1.5 months

Russian invaders will actively carry out shock and assault operations in Kharkiv Oblast for the next month and a half, drone brigade commander, Yuriy Fedotenko, told Ukraine's Espreso TV on May 15.

16 May 2024, 01:18 PM

'Couldn't stop the troop buildup' - Ukraine wants Biden to allow US-made weapons for use in strikes on Russia

Ukrainian officials are pushing U.S. President Joe Biden to lift the ban on using American-made weapons to strike Russian territory, Politico reported.

15 May 2024, 02:41 PM

Ukraine pursues bilateral security agreement with Luxembourg

Ukraine is working on preparing a bilateral security agreement with Luxembourg, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy wrote on X on May 13.

13 May 2024, 06:45 PM

DeepState analyst blames 115th Brigade command for Ocheretyne frontline breach and losses

The frontline has been breached and there are heavy losses in Ocheretyne, for which the command of the 115th Brigade is responsible, Roman Pohorilyi, co-founder and analyst of the DeepState platform, said in an interview with Radio NV on April 25.

27 April 2024, 02:40 PM

Supply shortages, air support gaps challenge Ukrainian defense in Ocheretyne

Territorial Defense Officer Oleksandr Solonko detailed the challenging conditions facing the Ukrainian Armed Forces in their defense of Ocheretyne village, during a broadcast on Radio NV on April 22.

24 April 2024, 08:22 PM

Russia changes tactics of conducting hostilities near Bakhmut - Ukrainian officer

Russian troops have changed the tactics of conducting military operations near Bakhmut, Volodymyr Nazarenko, an artillery officer of the 4th Rapid Reaction Brigade "Rubizh", said on the national television on April 24.

24 April 2024, 03:43 PM

Latvia offers short-range air defense system to Ukraine

Latvia is prepared to provide Ukraine with a short-range air defense system, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds said, as published on the European Commission's website on April 22.

22 April 2024, 05:08 PM

German key weapon manufacturer to transfer new Iris-T Air defense system to Ukraine in coming weeks

Ukraine will receive a new air defense system promptly, ‘in the next few weeks’, Helmut Rauch, German weapon manufacturer Diehl Defence head, told Bild during his Kyiv visit with German Vice-Chancellor and Minister of Economy Robert Habek.

18 April 2024, 03:19 PM

621 miles of fortifications and three defense rings built around Kyiv - Ukrainian general

After liberation of Kyiv Oblast, about 621 miles of fortifications were built around capital and three defense rings were created, Commander of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Pavliuk said on the nationanal TV on March 31.

1 April 2024, 11:04 AM

Ukraine holds Chasiv Yar, braces for new Russian offensive in Donbas – battalion commander

Russian forces continue to assault Ukrainian positions near Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, focusing on Chasiv Yar, Yuriy Fedorenko, commander of the Achilles Battalion, told Ukrainian TV broadcasters on March 29.

29 March 2024, 08:24 PM

Russia may be preparing new offensive this summer – report

It looks increasingly likely that Russia will launch a new major offensive early in the summer, and Ukraine's ability to deter it this time looks "much less sure," The Economist wrote in an article published on March 27.

28 March 2024, 08:29 PM

Long-range missiles from down under: U.S. plans to produce vital weapons for Ukraine in allied nations

The U.S. is gearing up to manufacture crucial weaponry for Ukraine, setting up shop in allied countries, with its first foreign factory in Australia, which will be dedicated to crafting guided long-range missiles, The Wall Street Journal reported on March 13.

14 March 2024, 05:35 PM

Construction of Ukraine's sprawling 2,000-km defensive network proceeding apace, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, he announced on Telegram on March 11.

11 March 2024, 06:05 PM

Russia's Avdiivka offensive stalls after initial gains, Ukraine bolstering defenses

Russian troops are slowing their offensive around Avdiivka, Donetsk Oblast after making rapid gains earlier. Ukraine has deployed significant forces to defend the area, The New York Times reported on March 9.

10 March 2024, 03:45 PM

Ukraine Defense Contact Group gears up for March 19 Ramstein meeting

The next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG, also known as the Ramstein group) will be held on March 19 at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, Radio Svoboda reported on March 9. citing the press service of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

10 March 2024, 02:15 PM

Ukrainian President to meet his Turkish counterpart in Istanbul

The Ukrainian peace formula is at the top of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s agenda during his March 8 visit to Istanbul to meet his Turkish counterpart Recep Erdogan, according to his office’s report on Telegram.

8 March 2024, 01:15 PM

Czech company to invest hundreds of millions of euros to build joint defense enterprises in Ukraine

Czechoslovak Group (CSG) Corporation plans to invest hundreds of millions of euros into Ukraine’s economy to create joint defense enterprises in Ukraine to bolster the country's defense sector, BNN reported.

7 March 2024, 10:00 AM

Bavarian Premier slams Chancellor Scholz for refusing to provide Ukraine with Taurus missiles

Bavarian Prime Minister Markus Söder has sharply criticized German Chancellor Olaf Scholz for his refusal to supply Ukraine with Taurus missiles. The statement was made during Söder’s visit to the MBDA Deutschland guided missile manufacturing plant in Schrobenhausen, Bavaria on March 5, Die Welt reported.

6 March 2024, 04:00 PM

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