UK signs $ 392 mn deal for artillery shells to support Ukraine
The British initiative to sign a contract will supply 120,000 artillery shells to Ukraine.
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Slovakia boosts ammunition production, indirectly aiding Ukraine despite official stance
Slovakia increases ammunition production, aiding Ukraine indirectly while officially opposing military assistance, aiming for economic growth through defense industry.
Czech initiative to deliver 100,000 artillery shells to Ukraine by summer end
Czech FM announced that through a Czech-led initiative involving 18 countries, with 15 contributing, 100,000 artillery shells will be delivered to Ukraine in July-August, with plans for 500,000 shells by year-end.
Reuters: Decades of neglect in West caused 155mm shell crisis for Ukrainian forces
A Reuters investigation uncovers how years of miscalculations and neglect in US and NATO munitions production led to a critical shortage of 155mm artillery shells, undermining Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian forces.
ISW: Western shells still arrive in limited amounts in Ukraine
Western military aid trickles in, easing Ukraine's artillery deficit, but in limited quantities, decreasing Russia's artillery advantage somewhat but not substantially impacting frontline situation yet, ISW says, referring to Ukraine's defense official.
Seoul says Pyongyang sent million artillery shells to Russia and will send more
North Korea supplied Russia with up to almost 5,000,000 artillery shells to aid its invasion of Ukraine, according to South Korea's defense minister.
Reuters: Germany plans to order additional 200,000 artillery shells from Rheinmetall
Germany plans to order an additional 200,000 artillery shells from Rheinmetall, worth 880 million euros, to replenish stocks depleted by aid to Ukraine.
Slovaks raise €4 mn for Ukrainian ammo procurement in Czechia
Slovak NGOs, opposing their Russia-friendly PM who refused military supplies to Ukraine, have raised over four million euros through an ongoing crowdfunding campaign to buy 2,692 artillery rounds from Czechia, aiming for delivery by summer's end.
Rheinmetall sending prototypes of 100km shells to Ukraine
Rheinmetall boosting output of artillery ammunition, sending Ukraine prototypes of 100 km range shells along with hundreds of thousands regular rounds in 2024.
Belgian PM says first F-16s to be delivered to Ukraine by summer
The first F-16 multi-role fighter jets with trained pilots is to be delivered to Ukraine by early summer. This was announced at a briefing in Brussels by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo.
Estonia found €2-3 billion in shells, missiles for Ukraine, needs funding from allies
Estonia's Defense Minister Pevkur reveals plans to purchase 800,000 shells for Ukraine, similar to the Czech initiative if allies provide funding.
Germany to fund buying 180,000 rounds for Ukrainian via Czech artillery ammo initiative
Germany has announced a contribution of 180,000 rounds of artillery shells to Ukraine, costing 576 million euros, as part of a Czech-led ammo initiative, bringing Germany's total recent support to over one billion euros, including a March aid package.
Germany rushes 10.000 artillery rounds to Ukraine in days
The head of Germany's situational center on Ukraine revealed 10.000 artillery rounds from Bundeswehr stocks will be transferred to Kyiv in coming days.
Canada to provide Ukraine with night vision equipment, allocate nearly $30 million for shell initiative
Canada will donate a package of night vision devices worth approximately $5.5 million to assist the Ukrainian Armed Forces in nighttime operations.
Finland pledges €30 million to Czech-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine
The Czech Republic continues to rally allies to collect the necessary funds to purchase 800,000 artillery shells for Ukraine as the country faces an ammunition shortage.
Czech, Polish FMs: Defeat Russia in Ukraine or face emboldened threat at NATO’s door
We are moving in the right direction but too slow and too late, say two top diplomats, urging three essential steps to help Ukraine
Czech-led shell initiative for Ukraine bolstered by Portugal’s €100 million pledge
Portugal joins Czech-led initiative to support Ukraine with artillery shells, pledging €100 million to provide crucial ammunition as Kyiv faces ammunition shortages, complementing military assistance including tanks and carriers provided since the Russian invasion.
Greece negotiates deal with Czechia for ammunition transfer to Ukraine
Through a deal with the Czech Republic, Greece will supply Ukraine with 2,000 Zuni rockets, 180 anti-tank rockets, 90,000 projectiles, 4 million bullets, and 70 howitzers without depleting its own stocks, according to Greek media.
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.
Russia producing three times more artillery shells than US and EU for Ukraine
Russia is producing around 250,000 artillery shells monthly or 3,000,000 a year, compared to just 1.2 million annually from the US and Europe combined for Ukraine, per CNN data.