As Russia’s army tries to force the issue with a new counteroffensive, causing Ukrainian forces to withdraw in eastern Ukraine, its air force is increasingly paying the price.
Ukraine will also receive artillery ammunition worth 2 billion Swedish kronor ($192 million), Robotsystem 70 portable anti-aircraft weapons, anti-tank missiles, Carl Gustaf grenade launchers, hand grenades, and medical transport vehicles, the SVT public broadcaster reported.
"We have identified at this point half a million rounds of 155 mm caliber and another 300,000 rounds of 122 mm caliber, which we will be able to deliver within weeks if we quickly find funding for that activity," Czech President Petr Pavel said at the Munich Security Conference.
Despite there being no money left for Ukraine aid, the Defense Department is keeping the training pipeline going, with nearly 1,600 Ukrainian troops currently in US training programs in Europe and the US.
Colonel Markus Reisner analyses and explains the causes and consequences of the Ukrainian summer offensive which, according to Ukrainian officials, ultimatel...
A Ukrainian missile struck the headquarters of Russia's navy in Crimea. The Russian Defense Ministry initially said one servicemember was killed in the Friday attack, but then issued a statement saying he was missing.
In my area the wheel locks have come back a little. Not as ubiquitous as I remember in the 90s, but they are back here and there. The reflectors are quite common in Colorado though. See those constantly.
Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations on at least two sectors of the front on August 7. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations in the Berdyansk (western Donetsk-eastern Zaporizhia Oblast
Since the strike on the Crimean Bridge, Russia has to rely on a long detour through Russian-occupied areas of mainland Ukraine to supply its troops. However, this has been further complicated by repeated strikes on the Chonhar Bridge, which connects the Russian-occupied part of Kherson Oblast and the occupied Crimean peninsula.
Ukraine brought the war far from the front line into the heart of Russia again Sunday in drone penetrations that Russian authorities said damaged two office buildings a few miles (kilometers) from the Kremlin and a pig breeding complex on the countries' border. The attacks, which Ukraine didn't acknowledge in keeping with its...
Analysis: Dropping Like Flies – Strategic Significance of Russian Aircraft Losses (www.kyivpost.com)
As Russia’s army tries to force the issue with a new counteroffensive, causing Ukrainian forces to withdraw in eastern Ukraine, its air force is increasingly paying the price.
Sweden unveils its largest defense aid package for Ukraine worth $682 million (kyivindependent.com)
Ukraine will also receive artillery ammunition worth 2 billion Swedish kronor ($192 million), Robotsystem 70 portable anti-aircraft weapons, anti-tank missiles, Carl Gustaf grenade launchers, hand grenades, and medical transport vehicles, the SVT public broadcaster reported.
Zelenskyy warns of an 'artificial deficit' of weapons after Ukraine's withdrawal from Avdiivka (apnews.com)
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned allies that an “artificial deficit” of weapons for his country risks giving Russia breathing space.
Pavel: Czechia can deliver 800,000 shells to Ukraine if allied financing secured (kyivindependent.com)
"We have identified at this point half a million rounds of 155 mm caliber and another 300,000 rounds of 122 mm caliber, which we will be able to deliver within weeks if we quickly find funding for that activity," Czech President Petr Pavel said at the Munich Security Conference.
Netherlands to send 6 more F-16 jets to Ukraine (kyivindependent.com)
This brings the total number of jets pledged to Ukraine by the Netherlands to 24.
EU agrees to set aside profits from frozen Russian assets (www.ft.com)
Agreement marks first step towards potential handing over of billions of euros to Ukraine
Ukraine support package worth €50bn agreed by EU leaders (www.bbc.com)
The agreement came earlier than expected, overcoming previous opposition from Hungary's Viktor Orban.
Despite no money left for Ukraine aid, Defense Department keeps training pipeline going | CNN Politics (www.cnn.com)
Despite there being no money left for Ukraine aid, the Defense Department is keeping the training pipeline going, with nearly 1,600 Ukrainian troops currently in US training programs in Europe and the US.
The Ukraine offensive has failed - What´s next (www.youtube.com)
Colonel Markus Reisner analyses and explains the causes and consequences of the Ukrainian summer offensive which, according to Ukrainian officials, ultimatel...
Ukraine celebrates first Christmas on 25 December (www.bbc.com)
The move to Western calendar is seen as a further shift away from Moscow's influence.
A Ukrainian missile strikes the headquarters of Russia's navy in Crimea (apnews.com)
A Ukrainian missile struck the headquarters of Russia's navy in Crimea. The Russian Defense Ministry initially said one servicemember was killed in the Friday attack, but then issued a statement saying he was missing.
Biden tells Zelenskyy U.S. will send Ukraine ATACMS long-range missiles (www.nbcnews.com)
Some in Washington had resisted supplying the weapons system, known as “attack-ems,” out of fear that it would widen the war with Russia.
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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 7, 2023 (understandingwar.org)
Ukrainian forces continued counteroffensive operations on at least two sectors of the front on August 7. The Ukrainian General Staff reported that Ukrainian forces conducted offensive operations in the Berdyansk (western Donetsk-eastern Zaporizhia Oblast
Russians try to repel their positions near Klishchiivka – General Staff report (www.pravda.com.ua)
Ukraine war map shows Ukraine gains as Russia "abandons" Avdiivka positions (www.newsweek.com)
Kyiv has claimed a small advance around the strategic eastern town as its forces hunt for weak spots in the Russian defensive lines.
Ukraine's Mi-24 Hinds Now Armed With U.S. 70mm Hydra Rockets (www.thedrive.com)
The Hydra rocket's integration onto Ukraine's Mi-24s is the latest example of Western munitions joining the country's Soviet-era air arm.
Southern Command: Russian logistics severely impacted by attacks on Crimean bridges (kyivindependent.com)
Since the strike on the Crimean Bridge, Russia has to rely on a long detour through Russian-occupied areas of mainland Ukraine to supply its troops. However, this has been further complicated by repeated strikes on the Chonhar Bridge, which connects the Russian-occupied part of Kherson Oblast and the occupied Crimean peninsula.
Ukraine map shows counteroffensive breakthrough in south (www.newsweek.com)
Kyiv's forces are reporting success in several parts of the front, as they seek a route through Russia's heavily fortified defensive network.
Defenders liberate 12.6 square km in south and 2 square km on Bakhmut front over past week (www.pravda.com.ua)
Ukraine again reported bringing war deep into Russia with attacks on Moscow and border region (news.yahoo.com)
Ukraine brought the war far from the front line into the heart of Russia again Sunday in drone penetrations that Russian authorities said damaged two office buildings a few miles (kilometers) from the Kremlin and a pig breeding complex on the countries' border. The attacks, which Ukraine didn't acknowledge in keeping with its...
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 522 of the invasion | Ukraine | The Guardian (amp.theguardian.com)
Putin says Russia ‘building up power’ of its navy; drone attack on Moscow damages two office blocks
Ukrainian Tank Losses Diminish As Polish Technicians Save More And More Damaged Leopard 2s (www.forbes.com)
If Kyiv’s allies can fix up every Western tank that analysts have counted as damaged, Leopard 2 losses might total ... three.
Ukrainian Troops Apparently Sent An Unmanned Fighting Vehicle On A One-Way Assault Across A Suspected Minefield (www.forbes.com)
The BMP rolled across a field without triggering any mines, then ran afoul of an anti-tank ditch that was slightly too wide for the vehicle to cross.
Ukrainian forces advancing north and south of Bakhmut - General Staff (www.ukrinform.net)