The EW backpack revolution: How Ukrainian portable tech jams Russian drones
As Russian drones evolve, Ukrainian forces are embracing cutting-edge, portable electronic warfare systems to stay ahead. One standout innovation is a soldier-worn backpack that detects and jams drones from hundreds of meters away.
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May 20, 2024
- Battles continue near Starytsia and Vovchansk on Kharkiv front – General Staff
- All Western aid decisions for Ukraine lag by one year – Zelenskyy
- OpinionEurope finds its courage to stand up to Russia
- Time for action: Ukraine calls for more Patriot air defense systems amid Russian offensive on Kharkiv
- Russians teach Ukrainian children “Russian values” in occupied territories
- US Defense Secretary: Allies pledge Ukraine $95 bn worth of weapons since beginning of the war
- Ukrainian ombudsman raises alarm over torture of Crimean activist, urges immediate release
- Russia assembles third of combat-ready Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 at the Olenya base
- US congressional committee approves sanctions against Rosatom
- Ukraine may have sunk Russian ship with US ATACMS rockets
- Ukrenergo chief: Months of power supply limits ahead for Ukraine
- ISW: Raisi’s death would have serious implications for supreme leader succession
- Frontline reportFrontline report: Ukrainian forces thwart Russian assaults in Chasiv Yar
- Ukraine downs all 29 drone Russia laucnhed overnight on Ukraine
- Estonian PM: NATO training Ukraine’s army inside Ukraine poses no risk of conflict with Russia
- G7 considers €30 bn Ukraine loan using frozen Russian assets
- Daily reviewRusso-Ukrainian war, day 816: Intense fighting along the entire front line
- French Head of FM Committee calls for allowing Ukraine to hit Russian territory
- Zelenskyy: we have stronger positions in Kharkiv Oblast, occupants cannot stretch our forces
- Media: German Finance Ministry agrees to allocate additional funds for military support of Ukraine
- Oleksandr Usyk became the first absolute heavyweight champion of the world in the 21st century
- Zelenskyy urged the world to help Kharkiv: two Patriot systems will fundamentally change the situation
- General Staff: intense fighting along almost the entire front line, greatest activity in the Siversky and Pokrovske directions
Daily Review
The European Union’s new triumvirate
France, Germany, and Poland are leading the charge for a more assertive and united Europe in the face of existential threats.
Kosovo warns of more European wars if Russia wins in Ukraine
Kosovo's FM Donika Gervalla-Schwarz warns that Russia's victory in Ukraine could lead to further conflicts in Europe, stressing the importance of a Russian defeat for continental stability.
Ukraine now has drones rescuing fallen drones from hazardous battlefields
In a remarkable display of ingenuity, a Ukrainian unit is now using drones equipped with ropes and grappling hooks to retrieve fallen drones from minefields and enemy-controlled areas, reducing the risk to soldiers' lives.
Record Ukrainian Easter amid Russian threat. PHOTO REPORT
Easter celebrations in Lviv served not only as a respite from the hardships of war but also as a powerful manifestation of the very Ukrainian identity that Russia seeks to erase.
The G7’s frozen asset fiasco: a masterclass in self-sabotage
The G7's strategy of using frozen Russian assets as leverage has been a dismal failure, undermining Ukraine's defense efforts and emboldening Russia's aggression. It's time for Western leaders to abandon this misguided approach and take decisive action.
Frontline report
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.
Over-60s from “Steppe Wolves” unit voluntarily aid Ukraine’s frontline troops
Despite not being official military, the elderly volunteer unit "Steppe Wolves" comprising mostly 60+-year-olds aids the Ukrainian troops by operating makeshift rocket launchers, using repaired munitions and enemy weapons.
Has appeasement won the Olympics?
A group of 40 countries initially threatened to boycott the Paris 2024 Olympics if Russian and Belarusian athletes were to participate. But the steam appears to have run out.
Ukrane’s top economist: Polish border blockade a “litmus test” for EU integration
Hennadiy Chyzhykov, president of Ukraine's Chamber of Commerce, says resolving the trade dispute with Poland over agricultural exports is crucial for Ukraine's EU accession process, revealing deeper issues around competition and solidarity.
Ukraine FM Kuleba: “Political animal” Putin aggresses when senses fear, while strength makes him retreat
Ukrainian FM Kuleba urges projecting strength to deter Putin, noting that the Russian leader becomes more aggressive when he senses fear.
Russia must pay: US paves way for historic confiscation of $ 300bn in reparations for Ukraine
The ball is now in the EU's court, as the confiscation of Russian assets becomes a matter of political will
“Decolonization will not be stopped”: Ukraine expands movement against Russian cultural imperialism
Progressive decolonization discourse has ignored Russia's history of imperialism and cultural appropriation, but Ukraine is determined to challenge false narratives by rewriting its place in the world's museums.
Evergreens
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.
“We fight real Nazis of today”: Azov commander slams US weapons ban in plea for aid
"How many more fighters of our brigade who defend Ukraine and entire free Western world from the real, non-fictional Nazis of today, must die due to the lack of necessary modern Western weapons?" asks Col. Prokopenko
Russia’s war: an attack on Europe
Despite the pandemic of German "useful idiot" pacifists, Europe must be defended – by unreserved military support for Ukraine until its victory.
Analysis
The Big Oil behind America’s criticism of Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries
Mykhailo Honchar, a Ukrainian energy analyst, contends that Defense Secretary Austin's warnings against striking Russian refineries reveal the Kremlin's influence on US policy through oil giants like Chevron, which heavily invests in Kazakhstan's oil fields.
Lithuania donates Ukraine M577 command post carriers
Lithuania has delivered M577 Command Post Vehicles to Ukraine, adding to its military support that included artillery shells sent in early March. The country commits to long-term assistance with a €200 million package for 2024-2026.
