Defense ministry Archives - Euromaidan Press

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Unknown drones over Dutch air base prompt military response, investigation underway

Air Force personnel at Volkel Air Base deployed ground-based weapons Friday evening after spotting several unidentified drones over the facility, but the aircraft vanished before interception

byMaria Tril

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Game changer: Ukraine’s homegrown ‘Octopus’ anti-Shahed interceptor drone enters mass production

Combat-proven system operates at night, under electronic jamming, and at low altitude to counter conditions that strain standard air defenses.

byBenjamin Murdoch

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Slovakia breaks two-year freeze with new Ukraine military aid under Fico government

Slovakia will transfer five Bożena demining machines and medical equipment to Ukraine in the first direct military aid package since Robert Fico's government halted transfers in October 2023

byMaria Tril

A heavy drone from the Ukrainian Birds of Magyar group.

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Ukraine redirects $ 192 mn to drone units that eliminated 22,700 targets in one month

Six Ukrainian drone units that destroyed 22,700 Russian targets in July will receive over $190 mn in emergency funding

byMaria Tril

Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Raimundas Vaikšnoras

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Lithuania selects Ukrainian tech over alternatives to catch Russian drones following airspace violations

Lithuania's military selected Ukrainian acoustic detection technology to monitor drone activity, with deployment scheduled for 2026 after two Russian drones entered the country's airspace this month.

byMaria Tril

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Ukrainian drones strike Russian defense plant 1,000km from border

Ukrainian unmanned aircraft reached the Chuvash Republic, over 1,000 kilometers from the border, striking a defense contractor that supplies electronic warfare countermeasures to Russian forces.

byMaria Tril

After 218 days in Russia, Ukraine is ending its Kursk campaign

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Ukraine launches automated biological material storage system for military

Ukraine has begun automating the storage of military personnel's biological samples to help identify missing or deceased soldiers.

byMaria Tril

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Denmark allocates new aid package to Ukraine worth almost $ 1bn

Denmark will provide Ukraine with $970 million in military aid over the next three years, focusing on air defense systems, artillery, and support for the Ukrainian Air Force.

byMaria Tril

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Ukrainian Defense Ministry delivers over 1.2 million drones to defenders in 2024

From night-vision reconnaissance to deep-strike attack capabilities, Ukraine's 2024 drone procurement spans an unprecedented range of military applications.

byMaria Tril

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Ukraine’s Defense Minister: Russian army is building up forces and creating new brigades

Russia approaches half its military expansion goals while recruiting from North Korea, Africa, and Asia.

byMaria Tril

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Defense Ministry: Denmark allocates $ 116 mn for military aid to Ukraine

Denmark has announced a new $116 million military aid package for Ukraine, marking its 20th round of assistance since the start of Russia's invasion.

byMaria Tril

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Czech Republic considering formation of Ukrainian Legion

The Czech Republic is exploring the creation of a Ukrainian Legion, allowing refugees to voluntarily join and support their homeland's defense efforts.

byMaria Tril

Andrey Belousov, Russian Defense Minister

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ISW: Russian Defense Minister engages milbloggers in bid to improve MoD image

Kremlin-affiliated milbloggers report that Defense Minister Belousov has begun addressing their complaints about the conduct of the war in Ukraine.

byMaria Tril

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Audit reveals massive violations in Ukraine’s Defense Ministry exceeding $ 251 mn

The audit, part of the routine and standardized process within the Ukrainian government, identified various issues, including ineffective management decisions and asset management risks.

byOlena Mukhina