Czech Republic gathers allies, nears full funding for 800,000 shells for Ukraine
Ukraine requires at least 200,000 rounds per month to sustain its fight against Russian forces, according to Bloomberg estimates.
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Macron backs Czech plan to supply Ukraine with 800,000 artillery shells
Addressing the urgent need for ammunition in Ukraine, Macron endorses a Czech initiative to provide artillery shells to support Ukrainian forces.
Lithuania joins Czech-led initiative to supply shells to Ukraine
Amid slowing ammunition supply to Ukraine, Lithuania joins a crucial Czech-led initiative to supply 800,000 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine.
Bloomberg: Ukraine may receive first shells through Czech-led artillery initiative “within weeks”
Jan Jires, the Czech Republic's director general for defense policy and strategy, told Bloomberg that the initiative is "demonstrating we are actually doing something, not waiting what is going to happen on the (Capitol) Hill."
Germany sends artillery shells, mine-clearing vehicles to Ukraine
According to the list on the German government's website, Ukraine recently received 14,000 155mm caliber ammunition from Bundeswehr reserves.
Czech Republic ready to send 800,000 artillery shells to Ukraine if ‘funding is found’
Czech President Petr Pavel announced at the Munich Conference the discovery of 800k shells that could resupply Ukraine forces within weeks.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 709: Ukraine’s artillery shortage hits twice as EU’s 1mn round pledge fails
Ukrainian troops are firing no more than 2,000 155mm shells a day, less than a third of the ammunition Russia uses, Ukrainian Defense Minister Umerov said. As Ukraine faces a shortage of artillery shells, the Czech Republic pushes the EU to procure ammunition from outside the bloc to meet its commitments to Ukraine.
Borrell insists EU intends to send 1,000,000 shell pledge to Ukraine even if initial March timeline not met
Though the EU will fall short of the March 2024 goal of providing 1 million artillery rounds to Ukraine, Borrell states that an additional 630,000 shells are to be delivered by the end of 2024 to fulfill the pledge.
Politico: Czechia advocates buying artillery shells for Ukraine from outside EU
The Czech Republic leads a push for the EU to procure artillery shells from outside the bloc to meet its commitments to Ukraine.
Latvian Defense Minister outlines steps to supply Ukraine with 1,000,000 artillery rounds
Latvian Defense Minister believes the EU can still supply Ukraine with 1 mn shells by providing more shells from own stocks, scaling up production, and procuring the shells in Europe and elsewhere.
Ukraine Defense Ministry: France to supply Ukraine with 3,000 artillery shells monthly
Ukraine's Deputy Defence Minister Lt-Gen Ivan Havryliuk stated that France will supply Ukraine with 3,000 artillery shells per month. Earlier, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced the delivery of 78 Caesar howitzers to Ukraine by early next year, with the first six arriving soon.
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.
EU market chief aims for €100 bn EU defense fund, ensures million shell production for Ukraine by spring
EU Internal Market Commissioner insists on meeting target of manufacturing 1 million shells for Ukraine by spring, unveils €100 billion EU defense fund to boost military capacity.
Ghost ships reveal North Korea’s secret arms trade with Russia, posing threat to Ukraine – Bloomberg
Recent satellite imagery indicates heightened activity at a dormant North Korean port near the Russian border, suggesting a revived trade route for arms shipments. The Najin port has witnessed consistent ship traffic since October.
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.
German Defense Minister promises to improve ammo production for Ukraine
Amidst ammunition supply challenges, the German Defense Minister pledges incremental improvements, highlighting industry constraints and the need for sustainable supplies.
Finland plans to boost artillery shell production for Ukraine
Finnish Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen says Finland plans a substantial increase in artillery ammunition production for Ukraine, with the production price tag at tens of millions of euros.
Germany updates delivered aid list with more military vehicles and crypto phones for Ukraine
Germany updates the list of delivered military assistance to Ukraine with additional infantry vehicles, a tank, secure communication devices, and ammunition. The update comes the next day after Germany announced a new €1.3 billion military aid package.
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."
UK: Russia to boost laser-guided artillery shell production amid wider ammo shortfalls
Russia plans to increase manufacturing of its laser-guided Krasnopol artillery rounds to compensate for ammo shortages, but winter weather may interfere with laser guidance and reduce accuracy, as per UK intelligence.