Russo-Ukrainian war, day 654: Ukraine boosts weapons production with US, Italian support
Ukraine is rapidly expanding its domestic military production capabilities through new partnerships with defense contractors from the US and Italy.
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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 653: Russia launches first cruise missile attack on Ukraine in two months
Russia’s first massive air-launched missile attack in 72 days kills one, injured four.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 652: New aid for Ukraine drops to lowest level since January 2022, analysis shows
Latest report from the Kiel Institute for the World Economy highlights an 87% drop in new aid to Ukraine from Aug-Oct 2023, the lowest since Jan 2022. Meanwhile, Ukraine’s state railway company, Ukrzaliznytsia, has started transporting 23 trucks stuck at the Polish border due to an ongoing blockade by Polish truck drivers.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 651: Biden reassures Ukraine but funding fight looms
While President Biden insists halting American assistance for Ukraine's defense would be "absolutely crazy," Germany's defense minister has underscored Berlin does not consider Kyiv an ally.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 650: Ukraine downs Russian Su-24M attack jet, hits military sites in occupied Crimea
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Su-24M attack aircraft and struck military sites in Russian-occupied Crimea as Moscow's troops made incremental gains in the devastated Donbas city of Marinka.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 649: Ukraine begins negotiations with EU on security commitments
Ukraine has initiated discussions with the EU about collective security guarantees, following the G7's declaration of support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the White House has issued a warning that the US is set to run out of funds to aid Ukraine by the end of the year.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 648. NATO: More arms for Ukraine means quicker war end
Meanwhile, the US Secretary of Defense said the outcome of the war in Ukraine will define global security for decades. And the US doesn’t have the option of sitting it out.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 647. Melitopol underground strikes again
Meanwhile, Russia is accused of war crimes after video surfaces of two Ukrainian soldiers allegedly being executed after surrendering
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 646: SBU blows up second fuel train in Russia’s Buryatia, disrupting logistics
SBU operation results in a second explosion on the Baikal-Amur Railway, specifically, disrupting Russian military logistics. However, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said the ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive "did not achieve desired results," urges Western support for arms production.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 645: Ukraine confirms downing of Russian aircraft with US-supplied Patriot air defense system
Ukraine said it had shot down Russian helicopters and jets with US-provided Patriot air defense system.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 644: NATO reaffirms steadfast support as Ukraine enters second wartime winter
At a NATO meeting in Brussels, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Kyiv's allies have reaffirmed their support for Ukraine as Russian missiles continue to strike the country's energy infrastucture.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 643: Ukrainian society shows high level of unity despite ongoing Russian aggression
The survey found that Ukrainians remain united in the face of the Russian invasion. Ukraine's 2024 budget allocates $2.4 billion for arms production to boost defense capabilities.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 642: Over 70 clashes across frontline, Russian offensive on Avdiivka intensifies
Russians keep storming the Avdiivka Coke plant, yet Ukrainian troops maintain control of the territory. Ukrainian forces repelled 26 Russian attacks near Bakhum within 24 hours. Ukrainian forces uncovered Chinese-made munitions at Russian positions near the occupied city of Melitopol.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 641: Ukrainian Air Forces down Russian drones; Moscow reports intercepting 21 UAVs
Russia's efforts to encircle Avdiivka continue. Power outages in Russia-occupied Donbas due to an attack on a thermal power plant. Ukrainian Air Forces successfully intercept Russian drones. A mass drone attack reported in Russia's Moscow region.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 639: Russia makes billions of dollars selling stolen Ukrainian grain
Russia has stolen and sold Ukrainian grain worth over $5 billion. Ukraine is winning the artillery war thanks to the superior range of NATO-supplied weapons and counter-battery radars.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 638: Russian civilian aviation collapsing due to sanctions
Russia's civilian aviation industry is rapidly deteriorating under the crushing weight of Western sanctions, Ukraine's intelligence agency revealed.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 637: Fighting for Ukraine continues despite snow and cold
Regardless of winter conditions, fierce battles persist between Ukrainian and Russian forces who are adapting to maintain military operations. Meanwhile, Ukraine's allies continue providing weapons and equipment to support the war effort.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 636: Top foreign officials visit Kyiv on 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity
European Council President, Germany’s Defense Minister, and Moldova’s President arrived in Kyiv on the 10th anniversary of EuroMaidan, and held meetings with Ukraine’s President. Germany announced a new €1.3 billion military assistance package for Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 635: HIMARS launcher, more ammunition in US $ 100 mn aid package for Ukraine
The US announced a new aid package for Ukraine following US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Kyiv. Ukrainian forces successfully hit Russian radar installations in Kursk Oblast, a move possibly aimed at weakening Russian air defenses as Ukraine anticipates Western fighter jets.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 634: Ukraine retakes territory on Dnipro’s eastern bank but war grinds on
Ukrainian forces pushed Russian troops back 3-8 km from the Dnipro River on Saturday, securing positions on the eastern bank. However, Russian shelling continues to claim civilian lives, including a 3-year-old girl now in ICU.