Contents tagged with War in Ukraine
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Germany donates a quarter of its Patriot systems to strengthen Ukraine's air defence
Germany has launched an initiative to strengthen Ukraine's air defence, which has seen some success but still has room for improvement. According to Ukrinform , German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius made the announcement ahead of a meeting of NATO defence ministers.
"We will deliver a third Patriot system to Ukraine. Thus, Germany is providing Ukraine with a total of three systems... This represents a quarter of our own stocks, so we can't provide any more," said the minister.
He expressed …
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UK and Latvia announce tender for FPV drones to support Ukrainian Forces
The United Kingdom and Latvia have announced a tender for the procurement of FPV drones to be supplied to Ukraine's Defence Forces, according to a Facebook post by Deputy Minister of Defence for Digital Development, Ekaterina Chernohorenko.
Chernohorenko noted that companies from all countries within the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, including Ukrainian drone manufacturers, are eligible to participate in the tender. The tender will select companies to supply UAVs to the Ukrainian military on …
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Ukrainian Special Operations Forces use new cutting-edge kamikaze drone to target Russian communication station
The Ukrainian website Defense Express reports that Ukrainian Special Operations Forces (SOF) have utilized a new, highly resistant, long-range kamikaze drone to effectively target and destroy a Russian R-416GM radio relay station. This remarkable achievement is the first historical strike directed at this sophisticated communication equipment, showcasing the advanced capabilities of Ukraine’s modern warfare technology.
In an unprecedented development, the drone, whose exact identity remains …
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Ukrainian Forces repel Russian advance in Kharkiv, concerns loom over potential second wave
Ukrainian forces successfully halted an advance by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Kharkiv region. However, there are concerns that the Russians may launch a second wave of attacks, said Oleksiy Hetman, a retired major of the National Guard of Ukraine and a veteran of the Russo-Ukrainian War, during an interview with FREEДОМ TV. Hetman noted that the Russian forces chose Kharkiv and Sumy directions to bring their artillery within targeting range of these cities. "The goal is …
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Norway to supply $45 million worth of mortar ammunition to Ukraine
The Norwegian government has announced that it will donate mortar ammunition worth over $45 million to Ukraine. These mortars have a range of 5-6 km.
Following discussions with the Norwegian Armed Forces regarding Oslo's capacity to provide additional aid to Ukraine in its efforts to counter Russian aggression, Norway's Defence Minister announced that his country will supply 81-mm mortar ammunition valued at around 480 million Norwegian kroner (over $45 million), according to a government …
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Stoltenberg and Orban strike 'fair deal' over NATO missions in Ukraine
Hungary opposes NATO missions in Ukraine and refuses to assist in this effort. However, as Prime Minister Viktor Orban assured, official Budapest will not "put obstacles in the way."
Officially, Hungary has declined to participate in the North Atlantic Alliance's assistance programs for Ukraine, but it will not prevent other allies from providing support to Kyiv. This was stated by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg after talks in Budapest, according to Russian Interfax.
"Hungary will …
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Netherlands commits €60 million for Ukrainian strike drone initiative
The Netherlands has allocated €60 million to purchase strike UAVs for Ukraine, including maritime drones and FPV, reported the Dutch Ministry of Defence.
Specifically, €17.5 million will be allocated for maritime drones, which the Ukrainian Forces will use to target Russian military facilities in the Black Sea. The ministry noted that, through this funding, they are supporting Ukrainian businesses which manufacture UAVs. Additionally, the Dutch Ministry of Defence believes that investments in …
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Ukrainian HIMARS strike destroys key Russian ammunition depot in Belgorod region
The Ukrainian Army has attacked a Russian ammunition and military equipment depot of the group of troops North using HIMARS missile systems.
Russian sources confirm significant losses for the Russian army after the Ukrainian forces targeted an engineering troops' depot in the Belgorod region. The strike occurred around noon on June 9, 2024, and hit Russian military facilities in Centralnoe, Rakitnyansky District, about 30 km from the Sumy region border. The attack was first reported by the …
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Ukraine to receive €1.5 billion in July from frozen Russian assets
Ukraine is poised to gain approximately €1.5 billion in revenue from frozen Russian assets in the EU by July, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Tuesday, June 11, at a conference in Berlin focused on Ukraine's recovery.
Von der Leyen specified that the majority of these funds will be allocated for defence, with 10% dedicated to Ukraine’s reconstruction. "We are leveraging financial power to help Ukraine endure and rebuild," she emphasised.
Additionally, von der …
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Russian forces intensify assaults to encircle Chasiv Yar
According to Oleksiy Kalashnikov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's 26th Artillery Brigade, Russian forces initially tried to break through the flanks but moved to direct assaults after a series of setbacks.
Russian troops have intensified their offensive around Chasiv Yar, employing armored vehicles and tanks, followed by infantry. They are attempting to encircle the town while also conducting frontal assaults, Kalashnikov, a spokesperson for Ukraine's 26th Artillery Brigade, said during a …