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Frontline report: Ukraine’s MANPADS takes down Russian fighter jet
In a dramatic turn of events off the Crimean coast, Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-30 fighter jet using a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS) during a daring amphibious raid on occupied oil rigs.
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September 21, 2024
- Daily reviewRusso-Ukrainian war, day 940: EU commits €39 billion to Ukraine’s recovery amid ongoing Russian attacks
- Ukraine receives €40.7 million from Denmark for domestic howitzers production
- Norway to increase support program for Ukraine to $ 13 billion
- Russian attack on Odesa injures 4, damages port infrastructure and civilian vessel
- Expert warns populist surge in Germany boosts anti-Ukraine sentiment
- Frontline reportFrontline report: Russians lose grip on Vovchansk as Ukraine merges two bridgeheads
- First group of Ukrainian pilots completes Alphajet aircraft training in France
- Yaroslava Mahuchikh nominated for European athlete of the year after record-reaking 2024 season
- EU sends thermal imaging systems to Ukrainian border guards
- Ukraine joins NATO’s counter-drone drills for first time
- EU pledges $39 billion loan to Ukraine for economic and infrastructure recovery
- Five arrested in Ukraine for helping Russia restore drone-damaged refineries
- Putin’s fear of societal backlash prevents new mobilization wave, ISW says
- US Congress nears deal to extend expiring $6 billion Ukraine aid package, Reuters sources say
- Stoltenberg urges increased weapons support for Ukraine in NATO farewell speech
- “Crimea is Ukraine,” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry says after Sikorski’s Crimean UN control, referendum suggestion
- ISW: Ukraine regains territory near Pokrovsk, Russians make marginal gains in several regions
- Ukraine neutralizes all 70 Russian Shaheds in nighttime attack; other strikes kill at least 2, injure 22 civilians
- Ukraine sends AN-32P aircraft to fight wildfires in Portugal
- Babbel extends free courses in three languages for Ukrainians
- EU funds Ukrainian defense industry with €400 million from frozen Russian asset proceeds
- Daily reviewRusso-Ukrainian war, day 939: Russian troll army produces 10,000 propaganda pieces per month
- History of UkraineScholars unite to answer humanity’s “hard questions” through a 3-million-word global history of Ukraine
Is Russia’s changing nuclear doctrine a significant concern – or just another empty threat?
Russia hints at revising its nuclear policy after more than 50 such threats since invading Ukraine. Citing Western "escalation," Moscow suggests lowering atomic use thresholds, sparking fresh global alarm.
Chasiv Yar’s survival rests on daring night drone team
Each night, a team of drone pilots elopes bombs and FPV attacks to make coveted shots of Russian troop movements in occupied Bakhmut — hoping that their thermal covers and jammers will not let them down
How EU’s €50 bn carrot drives Ukraine’s path to membership
Meet the Ukraine Facility, the EU's primary support mechanism to stimulate Ukraine to align with EU standards
The dark truth behind NATO’s “fear of Russian escalation”
NATO frets over poking the Russian bear while its own paper tiger growls. Eastern allies demand action as Western powers reveal an Alliance scared of its own shadow.
Ukrainian Paralympian triumphs over disability: from war-torn Donetsk to Paris 2024
Rail accident, disability, has Oleksiy Kharlamov pushing for better accessibility in Ukraine
Frontline report
Ukraine’s IT Army now aids drone strikes on Russian oil refineries
Once focused on disrupting Russian banks and businesses, Ukraine's volunteer hacker group is now shifting to Russian military targets, from Starlinks to CCTV cameras during long-range drone raids
Why did Ukraine reshuffle half its government amid war?
The shake-up, justified as a need for "new energy," comes as Ukraine faces critical challenges in its conflict with Russia and pursuit of Western support.
Why “Russians at War” is pure propaganda, not art
This screening at Venice isn't just misguided—it's a slap in the face to Ukrainians fighting for survival.
Airfield assassin: Ukraine’s Palianytsia drone threatens Russian rear
Its precise features remain classified, but experts allow giving an educated guess about Ukraine's newest mysterious weapon
Germans want Ukraine to win – but not Scholz, says foreign policy expert
The rise of populist parties in Germany's recent elections signals frustration with the federal government, not a demand to end military aid to Ukraine. Dr. Benjamin Tallis argues that Chancellor Scholz’s cautious stance on aid contrasts with public opinion, which strongly supports a Ukrainian victory.
Ukraine mulls legalizing private military companies
While the existing legislature targets post-war employment for veterans, experts stress that PMCs like Russia’s Wagner, minus the ruthlessness, are needed now.
A realistic victory strategy for Ukraine
In a war where offensive operations are equally difficult on both sides, not losing is already winning in the next year and a half
Evergreens
It’s ten years of Russia’s war against Ukraine, not two
Years of futile negotiations over Ukraine should dispel any illusions – intelligence proves Putin spent the last decade preparing for exactly this war, with aims far beyond Ukraine.
Pope, World Church Council criticize Ukraine law; theologian claims Moscow exploits situation
The WCC and Pope are slow to condemn Russia, quick to rebuke Ukraine, warns theologian Cyril Hovorun
Inside Ukraine’s secret FPV drone labs racing to stay ahead of Russia
DIY warriors operating from garages with soldering irons are outmaneuvering Russia's state giants in the technology arms race — so far.
Analysis
Ukraine turns Tesla and Toyota eco-cars into DIY hydrogen bomb drone
Ukrainian troops successfully deployed a Tesla-powered ground drone carrying a Toyota Mirai hydrogen tank bomb against Russian-occupied positions, an operation that may soon feature in military textbooks.
Russia resorts to nuclear blackmail amid Ukraine’s Kursk incursion
Ukraine refutes Russian propaganda suggesting it plans to attack nuclear plants. The allegations continue Russia's nuclear blackmail and hint at possible false-flag attack plans.
