Explosions rock Kursk; Russian authorities say “downed missile fell on the residential building”
Acting Governor of Kursk Oblast said that a missile intercepted by Russian air defenses had crashed into a residential building.
Zelenskyy confirms the delivery of F-16s and congratulates troops on the Air Force Day
"We are now at a new phase in the development of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine," he said on the 20th anniversary of the Air Force, during the awarding ceremony, with video showing F-16s behind.
Ukraine reportedly receives 10 F-16 fighter jets in the first batch
The total number expected for delivery in 2024 and 2025 is 79, the Economist writes, referring to its sources.
Deputy mayor of a Ukrainian regional capital killed defending country
Dmytro Sirman was a deputy mayor of the city of Chernivtsi. From day one of Russia's full-scale invasion, Sirman took up arms to protect Ukraine.
Russians shelled Ukraine’s northern region 126 times in a single day, underscoring that the entire border remains an active frontline
Sumy Oblast, located in northern Ukraine, shares a border with Russia. While it has not seen intense on-the-ground battles since Ukrainian forces liberated the region in 2022, the recent surge in shelling highlights the persistent volatility and danger in the area.
Putin’s willingness to arm Houthis aims to deter Western support for Ukraine – ISW
The Kremlin allegedly planned to transfer missiles and military equipment to Houthis in Yemen but did not follow through after diplomatic pressure.
Zelenskyy urges partners to allow “truly long-range strikes” on Russian airfields with Western weapons
He also praised recent attacks by Ukrainian drones, saying Ukraine must destroy those bases from where Russia launches strikes against Ukraine and conducts bombing of Ukrainian troops.
Ukraine’s Air Force has already downed over 8000 Russian targets and conducted over 20,000 combat sorties
Ukrainian Air Force marks its 20th anniversary amidst the ongoing battle for the skies.
Ukraine’s defense diplomacy: How Kyiv shepherds Western aid into domestic arms
Ukraine’s weapons producers are operating at only 30% of their capacity. The Ukrainian state is trying to bridge this gap by attracting Western funds to its cheap and effective domestic arms producers. Are they succeeding?
Shadow of the empire: Why Russia’s indigenous nations fear independence
Shunned both by the West and Russia’s liberal opposition, indigenous activists find new ways to challenge Russia’s colonial ways — and rekindle their people’s will to independence.
Ukraine revamps high school defense education with practical, gender-neutral curriculum
A newly approved program for the "Defense of Ukraine" subject in Ukrainian high schools marks a significant shift from its previously neglected status. The modernized curriculum, set to launch in September 2024, introduces practical studies, including drone operation, and offers the same comprehensive training for both male and female students.
“Mom, is it a nuclear bomb?” Ukrainian MP Sovsun on parenting, parliament, and perseverance in Kyiv
"Don't worry, it's a regular bomb" became the strangest sentence of Inna Sovsun's life, uttered to her son during a missile attack on Kyiv. The opposition lawmaker now balances parenting with keeping Ukraine's democracy alive amid Russia's war.
Slovak PM discusses with Ukraine “technical solution” for Russian oil transit after Ukrainian sanctions
The Slovak side indicated that "intensive negotiations" at the highest political and professional levels would continue in the coming hours and days.
Ukrainian UAVs attack Russia’s Ryazan
The drones were reportedly aimed at the Diagilevo military airfield and reached its vicinity, albeit it is unclear whether they managed to hit it or were shot down nearby.