Ukraine downs 15/35 Russia’s explosive drones overnight
Overnight, Russia attacked Ukraine with 35 Shahed "kamikaze" drones, hurting no one, Ukraine downed 15 of those, according to Ukraine's military.
General Staff: Ukraine destroys Russian Su-34 bomber in Luhansk Oblast
Ukrainian troops downed another Russian Su-34 bomber aircraft on 29 January, bringing the total of destroyed Russian fixed-wing assets to 332, Ukraine's General Staff says.
US offers up to $ 200 mn boost in military aid to facilitate Greece’s arms transfers to Ukraine
Blinken notified the Greek PM of proposed arms F-35 sales, paired with various items of military aid, including up to $200 million in extra US military financing for Greece to enable Greek arms provisions to Ukraine.
SBU uncovers that officials, arms dealers steal some $40 mn budget for 100K mortar shells
Ukraine's Security Service (SBU), in collaboration with top military officials, has exposed a massive embezzlement scheme within the Defense Ministry, involving about $40 million earmarked for 100,000 mortar shells, implicating dubious arms contractors and bureaucrats, the SBU reports.
Russia targeted Kyiv with at least one North Korean ballistic missile in recent attack (photos)
In a recent missile assault on Kyiv, Russia reportedly used at least one North Korean-supplied ballistic missile, following a similar strike on Kharkiv City with a North Korean missile.
Ukraine Defense Ministry: France to supply Ukraine with 3,000 artillery shells monthly
Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister Lt-Gen Ivan Havryliuk stated that France will supply Ukraine with 3,000 artillery shells per month. Earlier, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the delivery of 78 Caesar howitzers to Ukraine by early next year, with the first six arriving soon.
Scholz urges EU states to provide more aid to Ukraine
Scholz urges the EU member nations to send Ukraine more aid, with Germany committing €7 billion in 2024, over half the bloc's total funding.
Avon continues doing business in Russia despite Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine
BBC investigation shows Avon expanding Russia operations - UK-headquartered cosmetics firm still making products outside Moscow and recruiting Russian sales agents during Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine.
What long-range weapons Ukraine can get in the wake of Ramstein-18 meeting
Ukraine's Defense Ministry says the latest Ramstein Format meeting paid special attention to deep-strike weapon supplies to Ukraine, experts predict missile-bomb hybrids for HIMARS or US cruise/ballistic missiles among the most probable acquisitions.
UK intel: Wartime policies magnify Russia’s chronic underinvestment in public works
Heating systems are failing across Russia, leaving residents in sub-zero distress, as years of military prioritization over infrastructure combine with wartime strains on budgets and workforces, per UK intelligence.
Finnish FM: Hungary gave us “positive signal” that it will stop blocking EU’s €50 billion Ukraine aid
Elina Valtonen, Finland's Foreign Minister, expressed confidence that Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, will not obstruct the €50 billion EU aid plan for Ukraine during the February 1st summit.
Ukrainian, Polish military chiefs discuss training, combat experience exchange
Ukrainian Commander Zaluzhnyi and Polish General Kukuła conferred via call about the frontline situation, associated security risks, and possibilities for enhanced military cooperation.
Ukraine Air Force: More to be done before Ukraine deploys F-16 fighter jets
International partners are ready to provide Ukraine with F-16 jets, yet Ukraine still continues to prepare infrastructure and train personnel for their deployment, acccording to Ukraine's Air Force.
Massive cyber attack hits Ukrainian e-services
On 25 January, cyberattacks targeted Ukrainian e-services including national gas supplier Naftogaz, postal service Ukrposhta, and Shliakh border crossing system.