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U.S. Department of State confirms lifting weapon usage ban for Azov regiment

United States confirmed information about lifting of the ban on transfer of American weapons to the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov of the National Guard of Ukraine, representative of the US State Department told Voice of America on June 12.

12 June 2024, 01:11 PM

Russians sitting on a volcano after permit to use Western weapons against them – Ukrainian commander

Yuriy Fedorenko, a commander in the 92nd Assault Brigade, discussed the significant implications of permitting the Ukrainian military to use Western weapons on Russian territory in an interview with Radio NV on July 6.

9 June 2024, 12:15 PM

Military aid to Ukraine includes innovative weaponry – Finnish Defense Forces

Finnish Defense Forces believe that weapons donations for Ukraine will be useful for mastering Finnish military equipment, said Lieutenant General Mikko Heiskanen, head of military economy department of Finnish Defense Forces, Yle reported on June 8.

9 June 2024, 10:51 AM

Romania could transfer Patriot missile systems to Ukraine

Romania is now discussing the possibility of transferring Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu told Euronews.

3 June 2024, 09:52 AM

U.S. may quietly greenlight Kyiv's strike inside Russia, says Ukrainian MP

The United States is considering granting Kyiv non-public authorization to use American weapons to strike military targets inside Russia, the parliamentary Defense Committee's Deputy Chairman Yehor Cherniev said on national television on May 30.

30 May 2024, 03:52 PM

Biden may lift ban on U.S. weapons use in Russia amid pressure

U.S. President Joe Biden, after long resisting this issue due to fears of escalation, is now moving closer to lifting the ban on the use of U.S. weapons in Russia, The New York Times reported on May 29.

30 May 2024, 03:05 PM

Blinken hints at US support for Ukraine’s right to strike Russian territory

The White House may permit Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike Russian territory, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken stating that the U.S. would “adapt and adjust” its stance based on battlefield conditions, The New York Times reported on May 29.

30 May 2024, 11:02 AM

Iranian Qaem-5 air bombs allegedly supplied to Russia for Ukraine strikes: Key info

Russia apparently received Iranian Qaem-5 air-to-ground bombs, never previously used in Ukraine, marking a new step in Moscow-Tehran military cooperation expansion, German outlet Bild reported on May 27.

29 May 2024, 05:21 PM

Iran sends Qaem-5 guided bombs to Russia

Ukrainian intelligence has evidence that Iran supplied Russia with Qods Mohajer-6 drones and the latest Qaem-5 guided aerial bombs, starting even before Russia’s full-scale invasion, NV reported, citing a source in Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR).

29 May 2024, 04:35 PM

Two Ukrainians who attacked border guard and stole weapon detained in Romania

Romania detained two men suspected of attacking a Ukrainian border guard in Rakhiv district, Zakarpattya Oblast, said Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS), on the national television on May 28.

28 May 2024, 06:13 PM

'Ukraine will make its own decisions': Blinken appears to walk back US 'ban' on striking targets inside Russia

In comments that could be seen as a softening of the U.S. ban on Ukraine using American weapons to strike targets inside Russia, U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken "Ukraine will have to make its own decisions" in response to criticism of the ban.

23 May 2024, 09:09 AM

Ukraine presses for accelerated U.S. weapon supplies, says Ambassador Markarova

Kyiv urgently needs an accelerated supply of weaponry to compensate for significant delays in U.S. deliveries, according to Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, as reported by Politico on May 19.

20 May 2024, 02:25 PM

Ukraine enhances military firepower with numerous domestic and foreign weapon types

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has significantly enhanced the firepower of its Armed Forces by approving over 15 types of grenade launchers and 10 models of mortars since early 2022. This update was shared on Telegram on May 17.

17 May 2024, 04:17 PM

US appears to approve Ukraine’s potential strikes on Russian territory – Le Monde

Ukraine has probably received permission from the United States to use American weapons to strike at Russian territory, Le Monde reported on May 16, analyzing statements made by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to Kyiv.

16 May 2024, 06:54 PM

The U.S. will give Ukraine more powerful long-range weapons by Summer 2024 - Nuland

Ukraine will introduce new long-range weapons to the front this summer to ensure it is in a position of strength should it need to negotiate, said former U.S. Deputy State Secretary, Victoria Nuland, Russian opposition media Meduza reported on May 11.

14 May 2024, 09:02 AM

North Korea’s new multiple rocket launcher deployment poses potential threat to Ukraine

North Korea announced that it will put a new 240mm multiple launch rocket system into service with the army starting this year, which it will likely provide to Russia for use against Ukraine, the South Korean Yonhap news agency reported on May 11.

11 May 2024, 05:00 PM

Britain to allocate over $3 billion in military aid to Ukraine annually - David Cameron

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron pledged on May 2 to provide Ukraine with military aid worth three billion pounds sterling ($3.74 billion) annually.

3 May 2024, 03:49 PM

Ukraine can use British weapons - including Storm Shadow missiles - to attack inside Russia - David Cameron

Great Britain has given the green light for Ukraine to use British weapons for strikes inside Russia, including the long-range Storm Shadow missiles, British Foreign Minister David Cameron announced, Reuters reported.

3 May 2024, 09:46 AM

Grenade explosion in Kyiv injures two people

Two men were injured in Kyiv as a result of a grenade explosion, they were hospitalized, reported National Police on April 28.

28 April 2024, 02:54 PM

Ukraine aims to reform gun control regulations

EU countries predict that that approximately 3 million firearms will be privately held by Ukrainians after the war with Russia concludes, meaning that Ukraine needs to update its gun control laws to ensure every weapon is accounted for, Deputy Interior Minister Bohdan Drapyatyi said on April 26.

27 April 2024, 02:18 AM

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