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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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

Ordnance for M777 gun. Source: US Embassy in Ukraine

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOrysia Hrudka

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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

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byYuri Zoria

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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

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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North Korea supplies Russia with full range of artillery ammo, including gun and mortar shells, rockets

At the same time, the quick appearance and large quantities of DPRK shells in the Russian Army's disposal in Ukraine may indicate the real situation with ammunition in Russia in general, Defense Express says.

byYuri Zoria

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Russo-Ukrainian war 2022-2024

EU (predictably) admits it will fail artillery shell pledge for Ukraine

As Western production fails to meet targets, most ammunition Ukraine uses for its counteroffensive are from South Korean stocks, Euromaidan Press' defense sources say

byAlya Shandra

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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

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Lithuania: EU supplied Ukraine with only 300,000 shells, while DPRK already sent 350,000 to Russia

Luthuania FM Landsbergis: The EU promised Ukraine 1,000,000 artillery rounds, delivered only 300,000 so far while North Korea delivered 350,000 to Russia.

byYuri Zoria