Czechia aims to deliver at least 800,000 ammunition rounds to Ukraine by June
As Ukraine grapples with a severe artillery ammunition shortage, Czechia pledges to contribute tens of millions of euros to the ammunition initiative.
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Greece to send thousands of ammo rounds to Ukraine through Czechia’s initiative
The ammunition reportedly is "inactive but usable." The deal is valued at $163 million, according to a Greek outlet iEidiseis
Funds still lacking for Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine, Estonia warns
Czechia has pledged to supply Ukraine with a massive ammunition shipment of up to 1.5 million rounds.
Ukraine draws strength from allies’ ammunition pledges amid offensive, Czech minister says
Czech Foreign Minister highlighted the tangible impact of a Czech-led initiative to procure approximately 800,000 shells from non-EU sources for Ukraine's defense.
France, Germany allow tank manufacturer KNDS to establish branch in Ukraine
KNDS will create a unit in Ukraine to produce ammunition and spare parts for equipment. The memorandum of understanding will be signed in Paris on 26 April
North Korea ships “7,000 containers of military aid to Russia”
South Korea claims that North Korea has sent around 7,000 containers of munitions and military equipment to Russia since last year.
Rheinmetall plans to set up four factories in Ukraine
The planned factories in Ukraine will focus on producing shells, military vehicles, gunpowder, and anti-aircraft weapons.
Sweden contributes €30 million to Czech ammunition initiative for Ukraine
The funding for this contribution will be made within the framework of Sweden's 15th military aid package for Ukraine.
NK Pro: Satellite images show halt in North Korean weapons loads to Russia
The halt in North Korea weapons shipments to Russia, seen since 12 Feb., could be due to production or logistical issues. However, transportation possible though air/rail, according to the North Korea-focused outlet NK Pro.
Belgium to fund $ 216 mn for Czech initiative to transfer 800K shells to Ukraine
The Czech initiative aims to urgently transfer 800,000 shells to Ukraine. The Czech President had earlier searched for the funds to transfer the ammunition.
UK commits $311 million to bolster Ukraine’s artillery ammunition reserves
British Defence Minister emphasized the significance of this support, stating, "They cannot win this fight without the support of the international community."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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…
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