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US President Joe Biden and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the White House

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Latest news Ukraine

Biden: Lack of ammunition forces Ukraine to retreat from Avdiivka

Ukrainian forces withdrew from the eastern city of Avdiivka on 17 Feb, which President Biden attributed to insufficient ammunition partly caused by delayed congressional funding.

byMaria Tril

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Latest news Ukraine

German Rheinmetall plans to produce ammunition in Ukraine

The relevant declaration was signed between Rheinmetall and a Ukrainian partner company on the sidelines of the 60th Munich Security Conference. The Ukrainian partner company's name and the start of the production have not been revealed for security reasons.

byMaria Tril

EU pledges over 1 million ammunition rounds for Ukraine by end of 2024 - Borrell

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Latest news Ukraine

EU pledges over 1 million ammunition rounds for Ukraine by end of 2024

The EU has already pledged to provide Ukraine with 1 million rounds of ammunition in 2023 but fulfilled only about half that amount so far.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Lithuania delivers ammunition, detonation systems to Ukraine

"Our assistance to Ukraine is active and consistent because it is an investment in our own security," Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anušauskas said.

byIryna Voichuk

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

Ukraine’s artillery deficit twice as severe as EU’s 1mn round pledge falls through

Ukrainian soldiers now fire twice as less shells than one year ago, while the EU promises to deliver the promised 1 million of shells only by the end of 2024

byAlya Shandra

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Daily review

Russo-Ukrainian war, day 707: Ukraine returns 207 POWs from Russian captivity

The Ukrainian defenders have been exchanged in the first swap since the crash of a Russian IL-76 plane that Moscow claimed had 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war (PoWs) on board.

byEuromaidan Press Staff

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Russian Aggression

NATO inks $ 1.2 bn deal for 220,000 shells to resupply allies, Ukraine, but delivery could take years

NATO agreed $1.2 billion 155mm ammo buy to backfill depleted ally stockpiles and assist outgunned Ukraine, however the 220,000 shells, subject to delivery lags, may not bolster Kyiv's defense until 2027.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Norway allocates over $190 million for defense production boost to help Ukraine

The Norwegian government has allocated over $190 million to increase production capacity in the Norwegian defense industry, mainly…

byOlena Mukhina

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Analysis

Mapping North Korea’s discreet artillery ammo route to Russia

Detailed tracking shows North Korea exported enough ammunition to enable Russia's fivefold edge in daily artillery use against Ukraine

byTatarigami

Latest news Ukraine

Media: Germany sends ammunition for Leopard 1 tank, reconnaissance drones to Ukraine

Germany has updated the list of military aid provided to Kyiv for the second time in a month.…

byOlena Mukhina

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Latest news Ukraine

Sweden to boost 155mm artillery ammo production for Ukraine

The move aligns with the broader EU initiative to reinforce ammunition production capabilities.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Latest news Ukraine

The Times: Europe steps up plans to independently arm Ukraine if Trump wins in 2024

Concerned over waning US support for Ukraine if Trump returns to power in 2024, European countries like Britain work urgently to build capacity to independently sustain Ukraine's defense against Russia. according to The TImes sources.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Defense Ministry: Ukraine ramping up production of kamikaze drones due to shell shortages

Ukraine responds to artillery shell shortages by intensifying kamikaze drone production, focusing on defense industry collaboration with Western companies, as per Deputy Defense Minister.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

Ukraine orders millions worth of artillery ammo from Rheinmetall

Ukraine orders artillery ammunition from Rheinmetall to replenish stocks. The multi-million euro deal, includes various shell types for the Ukrainian Armed Forces and continues the framework agreement with the Bundeswehr.

byYuri Zoria

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Ukrainian military discover Chinese mortar shells in Russian positions

Ukrainian forces uncovered Chinese-made munitions, including 60mm mortar shells at Russian positions near the occupied city of Melitopol, which is raising new questions about potential Chinese military assistance to Russia.

byMaria Tril

A Swedish ARCHER Artillery System. Illustrative image. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Ibaril

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Latest news Ukraine

Newsweek: Ukraine is winning artillery war against Russia

Ukraine has destroyed thousands of Russian artillery pieces and rocket launchers in the past three months, thanks to the superior range and precision of NATO-supplied weapons and counter-battery radars, according to Newsweek.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

EU commissioner advocates for redirecting 40% of EU ammo exports to fulfill Ukraine’s million-round need

By March, the EU will be able to produce one million artillery shells a year, but 40% of production is contracted to be exported outside Europe, EU Commissioner Breton said, emphasizing, "Ukraine must become a priority."

byYuri Zoria

2 minute read

Latest news Ukraine

Borrell: EU could achieve 1 mn artillery goal for Ukraine by redirecting exports

40% of EU shells are exported to third countries. If that changes, EU could still hit goal of 1 million artillery shells for Ukraine, says the bloc's chief diplomat

byAlya Shandra

Latest news Ukraine

EU will not supply 1mn rounds to Ukraine by March, foreign minister confirms

Kuleba decried bureaucratic roadblocks and other obstacles preventing the EU from meeting its pledge of 1 million rounds for Ukraine

byAlya Shandra

3 minute read

Analysis

North Korean arms transfers to Russia estimated over 500,000 artillery rounds in two months, OSINT group says

An investigative study, supported by satellite imagery and cargo analysis, confirms the delivery of 500,000 artillery rounds from North Korea to Russia within two months.

byYuri Zoria