Russo-Ukrainian war, day 945: Biden announces $ 7.9 billion aid package for Ukraine, which includes JSOW long-range bombs
Meanwhile, Ukrainian intelligence reports an expected increase in Russian assaults in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
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Pentagon announces $ 375 million military aid package for Ukraine
The 66th tranche of equipment amid Russia's all-out war includes air-to-ground missiles, HIMARS ammunition, artillery shells, anti-tank systems, and armored vehicles.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 944: Ukraine accuses Belarus of militarizing Ukrainian children in ICC
Meanwhile, reports say Russia has a secret war drones project in China, having already developed and flight-tested a new drone model called Garpiya-3.
Ukraine continues efforts to degrade Russian air defense capabilities, destroying Russia’s BUK and Tor systems (video)
Ukrainians successfully struck two Russian air defense systems, a Buk-M3 and a Tor-M2, using precision strikes with HIMARS and drones.
US prepares $ 375 million in military aid for Ukraine amid Russian energy grid attacks – Reuters
The package includes patrol boats, HIMARS ammunition, and artillery supplies.
EU must increase financial and military support for Ukraine, says MEP Kubilius
Lithuanian MEP Andrius Kubilius has criticized the European Union for imposing financial and military aid restrictions on Ukraine, arguing that these limitations weaken both Ukrainian and European security.
AP: US to provide $125 million in new military aid to Ukraine
The Biden administration plans to provide $125 million in military aid to Ukraine, including air defense missiles, HIMARS munitions, and artillery ammunition.
Ukraine confirms using US-made weapons to strike pontoon bridges in Russia
The attacks are part of Ukraine's efforts to disrupt Russian logistics and strengthen its foothold in the area it captured after crossing into Kursk on 6 August.
Ukrainian forces destroy one of three key bridges in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, complicate evacuation and logistics
Ukrainian forces reportedly destroyed a key bridge over the Seim River in Russia's Kursk Oblast, isolating more than 28 settlements. Russian Telegram channels claim HIMARS rockets struck the bridge in Glushkovo district, leaving water evacuation as the only option for residents.
US seeks to understand goals and strategy of Ukraine’s Kursk incursion
White House National Security Advisor John Kirby also reassured reporters that there were no changes to US policies regarding the use of American-supplied weapons for strikes inside Russia, even as Ukraine launches an offensive into Kursk oblast.
39 tanks, HIMARS and ammunition: Germany covertly hands over huge shipment of weapons to Ukraine
Germany is covertly stepping up arms aid for Ukraine. This is demonstrated by a huge military package including tanks and HIMARS rocket launchers, which was delivered to Ukraine at the end of June beginning of July.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 858: Zelenskyy says Ukraine expects strong defense commitments from NATO at Washington summit
he Ukrainian leader emphasized that if the Alliance doesn't extend an invitation for Ukraine to join, it must provide the country with the necessary weapons to defend against Russian aggression.
AP: Russia trained 90,000 troops for new offensive, Ukraine struck them with HIMARS
According to the Associated Press, since the end of May, Ukraine has been able to attack Russian troops and air defense systems 20 kilometers from the border in the Kharkiv Oblast, thereby managing to destroy entire columns of Russian troops along the border.
CBC News: Canada’s pledge to supply Kyiv with $ 406 million air defense system stalls without delivery date
The air defense system, intended to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities, remains undelivered amid Russian attacks and a recent offensive on Kharkiv Oblast.
German Foreign Minister Baerbock warns: Without continued support for Ukraine, war could expand to EU and NATO
The minister underscored the critical need for sustained international solidarity with Kyiv.
Ukraine struck Russia with HIMARS just hours after the ban was lifted
Ukraine targeted Belgorod, a key base for Russian attacks in northern Ukraine.
The Guardian: Zelenskyy pushes for use of long-range systems within Russia amid uncertainty from partners
His comments followed the Biden administration's decision to ease its restrictions on the use of US-supplied HIMARS artillery near Kharkiv while still prohibiting the use of long-range ATACMS systems.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 820: Russian attack on Kharkiv kills 7 people while US officials debate weapons restrictions to strike inside Russia
The attack on Kharkiv targeted a large printing enterprise, killing seven and injuring more than 20 people, after which President Zelenskyy urged the allies again to provide air defense systems to Ukraine.
The NYT: US debates relaxing restrictions on Ukraine’s use of its weapons to strike targets inside Russia
Amid ongoing discussions, the US might permit Ukraine to strike Russian targets with American weapons.
US approves urgent sale of three HIMARS systems for Ukraine
The approved sale will be funded by Germany. Blinken cites emergency situation.