Ukraine’s 980,000-strong military gets green light for foreign deployments
Ukraine's parliament overwhelmingly supported the measure allowing its 980,000 troops to train and operate abroad.
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Bakhmut defender Hnatov takes command of Ukraine’s General staff amid military restructuring
Major General Hnatov, veteran of Bakhmut and Kherson operations, takes Ukraine's top military post with orders to implement corps-based reforms while ensuring combat brigades meet frontline needs.
Teams from over 20 Ukrainian defense startups completed education program in Silicon Valley
Ukraine’s defense startups gain Silicon Valley mentorship via SRI International, accelerating military tech innovation with US expertise and investment potential.
Zelenskyy approves new law that simplifies citizenship for military families
This initiative is specifically designed to address the needs of foreign volunteers fighting for Ukraine and their families.
Ukraine introduces new domestic drone Hromylo for military operations
The Hromylo UAV system offers enhanced operational flexibility for front-line units.
US State Dep: Biden’s Ukraine military aid should meet needs through 2025
The State Department confirmed that current US military aid to Ukraine should meet the country's defense needs through 2025.
US announces new $ 500 million military aid package for Ukraine
A new US military aid package includes everything from HIMARS munitions to mine-resistant vehicle
Drones target major Russian microelectronics plant crucial for military equipment
Russian authorities report intercepting 16 Ukrainian drones, with the strategically important Kremniy plant in Bryansk allegedly targeted.
Britain may send military instructors to western Ukraine to train recruits
A proposed shift in UK military strategy could see British instructors operating on Ukrainian soil for the first time since the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russia aims to disrupt Ukrainian supply lines in Zaporizhzhia, says military spokesperson
Russia is preparing new assault groups and conducting reconnaissance near Orikhiv and Robotyne, with intensified attacks expected within days, according to Ukrainian military intelligence.
Bloomberg: Russia to boost military spending by 27% in 2025
Russia's 2025 draft budget reveals a continued shift towards a war economy, with defense spending set to reach 6.2% of GDP, according to documents reviewed by Bloomberg.
Russian military to grow by 180,000 personnel, decree states
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree to increase the country's armed forces by 180,000 personnel, bringing the total to 2.39 million.
Ukraine mulls legalizing private military companies
While the existing legislature targets post-war employment for veterans, experts stress that PMCs like Russia’s Wagner, minus the ruthlessness, are needed now.
AP: Belarus bolsters military presence on Ukrainian border
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko ordered nearly one-third of the country's military to the Ukrainian border, citing alleged Ukrainian troop movements.
NYT: Ukraine recruits about 30,000 people into the army monthly
A new conscription law in Ukraine has led to a significant increase in military recruitment, with 4.7 million men registering for potential service, the New York Times reports.
Deputy head of Russian military unit injured in car blast in Moscow – media
A car belonging to a senior Russian military satellite communications officer exploded in Moscow on Wednesday, severely injuring him and a passenger, reportedly his wife.
Russian military expands logistics capabilities with new base near Rostov – investigation
A new Russian military base in Novocherkassk, capable of supporting frontline operations in Ukraine, has tripled in size since August 2023, satellite imagery reveals.
Ukrainian military approves over 110 automotive vehicles for service since March 2022
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry has admitted over 110 models of automotive vehicles, including armored vehicles, off-road vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, and special-purpose vehicles from Ukraine and abroad, for service in the Armed Forces since March 2022.
Ukraine is nationalizing six enterprises that are part of Russia’s defense industry
Ukraine initiates the nationalization of six enterprises within Russia's defense sector, seeking to seize assets owned by a Russian corporation co-managing the companies.
BBC: UK charges two individuals accused of helping Russian intelligence in attack on Ukrainian business
Dylan Earl and Jake Reeves were accused of involvement in the arson plot, which allegedly aimed to benefit the Russian state.