Zelenskyy: F-16 fighter jets will be in Ukrainian skies “this year”
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that new fighter jets will enter service in Ukrainian skies this year as part of a Netherlands-led F-16 coalition.
UK intel: Russia boosts military output in 2023, will have materiel edge over Ukraine in 2024
In 2023, Russia's defense industry boosted output, employing 3.5 million workers and refurbishing existing stocks. Artillery munition production surged, but may peak in 2024 due to capacity limits, still offering a likely material advantage over Ukraine for the year, per UK intelligence.
Odesa blast techs detonate river mine discovered on seaside
Ukrainian state emergency personnel identified then eliminated a Russian anchor river mine, uncovered along sandy beaches in the Odesa coastal region.
Commander: Ukrainians regain some lost positions near Avdiivka amid Russian attacks
Intense Russian artillery strikes and reinforced assault battalions pressure Ukrainian lines near Avdiivka, though Ukraine's forces regain some lost ground amid ongoing defensive efforts, as per a Ukrainian commander.
US Republican legislator readies obscure legislative tool to force stalled Ukraine aid to floor
Pro-Ukraine US House Republican employs obscure procedural maneuver to pressure a vote on assistance for Ukraine, facing obstruction from GOP leadership and far-right members.
Military: Russian troops stationed in Modova’s Transnistria pose no threat
Ukraine knows the size and composition of Russian forces in Transnistria, which poses no critical threat, says a Ukrainian military spokesperson, dismissing concerns as "information injections."
Canada open to sending non-combat troops to Ukraine as instructors; more countries support non-combat missions (updated)
While rejecting sending combat troops to Ukraine, Canada expresses openness to deploying limited military personnel for non-combat training of Ukrainian soldiers within Ukraine, away from front lines.
Estonian PM: “Everything” on the table to help Ukraine beat Putin
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas said all options including troops should be discussed to help Ukraine defeat Russia, while criticizing unequal NATO treatment.
EU Parliament urges EU to give Ukraine whatever it needs, including Taurus
European Parliament resolution calls for unlimited military support to Ukraine to defeat Russia, including advanced weapons and a minimum of 0.25% GDP annually from allies.
Officials: Ukraine can use Finnish-provided weapons to hit Russian territory
Finland's Defence Minister says Finland has not restricted Ukraine's use of weapons it supplied. Finnish Chair of the defense committee agrees Ukraine can legitimately target military sites in Russia.
Ukraine aid still stalled as US Congressional leaders reach deal to avoid gov’t shutdown
US Congressional leaders negotiated deal for temporary funds averting federal agency shutdowns, but vital emergency assistance for Ukraine still lacks House action for approval.
Russia recruits Indians to fight against Ukraine
Russia lures unemployed Indians with false promises of non-combatant roles, only to deploy them in combat against Ukraine, highlighting Russia's global recruitment efforts.
US President Biden convenes congressional leaders to address Ukraine aid and impending US gov’t shutdown
Biden convenes urgent White House meeting with US congressional leaders to discuss critical Ukraine funding and avoiding a federal government shutdown ahead of the looming March 2 deadline.
UK intel: Two A-50 AWACS aircraft downed in two months show Russia’s difficulty securing air assets
As Russia had lost its second A-50 AWACS aircraft, it can replace it with seven other airframes, but the loss of specialist crews in quick succession will further strain those remaining and force consideration of new operating areas, per UK intelligence.