Biden condemns latest Russian strike which led to massive blackouts across Ukraine
US President Joe Biden condemned Russia’s recent air attacks and pledged ongoing US support for Ukraine’s defense.
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Sky News: London refuses to reveal if it follows US missile ban lift
A UK Government spokesperson said only Putin benefits from revealing any operational details.
Ukraine’s defense sector receives $600.6 million boost from Denmark
The deals will bolster Ukraine’s weapons production for its army, focusing on self-propelled artillery, drones, anti-tank systems, and missiles.
Ukraine to test Estonian-made anti-drone missiles
The Estonian firm Frankenburg Technologies' missiles specifically intended to target and shoot down drones and other low-flying aerial threats at altitudes up to 2 km.
None of Russia’s 48 Shahed drones reach target during nighttime attack on Ukraine
Ukraine reports downing 31 Shahed drones, with 14 others crashing and three diverting to Belarus.
Germany, UK enhance Ukraine’s Sea King helicopters with missile systems
Britain previously announced "supporting fitting German donated Sea King Helicopters with modern missile systems."
Lithuania demands stronger NATO response to North Korean-Russian cooperation
Lithuania's president urges NATO to respond to North Korea's military aid to Russia by providing Ukraine with long-range missiles and lifting restrictions.
Ex-CIA chief Petraeus calls for expanded tactical missile support for Ukraine
After the US announced a $400 million aid package during Austin's Kyiv visit, Petraeus warned that more support is crucial to halt Russian advances.
Ukraine downs 31 “attack drones” as Russia launches 68 UAVs, four missiles
36 Russian drones were reportedly "locationally lost" in various regions of Ukraine, i.e. disappeared from radars, possibly crashing.
Zelenskyy confirms successful flight tests of domestically produced ballistic missile
"We are focusing on missile and drone programs recently," Ukraine Defense Minister Umierov noted.
Ukraine aims to match drone production scale with new missile program
Ukraine's Defense Ministry is advancing a missile program, having secured verbal commitments of funding support from international partners. Minister Umierov expects written confirmations soon and aims to scale missile production to match that of drones.
Politico: Biden deliberates on Ukraine’s missile use in Russia as nuclear plants face rising threats
Washington is not yet ready to fully allow Ukraine to target Russia’s airfields with long-range US missiles, though it may lift restrictions on the UK’s Storm Shadow missiles, which use US technology, per Politico.
Iranian MP confirms missile shipments to Russia, defying official denials
Iranian lawmaker Ardestani acknowledges ballistic missile deliveries to Russia, contradicting Iran's official denials after the media reported Tehran's short-range missile shipments to Russia.
UK announces 650 air-defense missiles for Ukraine at Ramstein meeting
UK Defense Secretary John Healey announced a $213 million package for 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles to bolster Ukraine's air defenses at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting. He stressed continued support and urged allies to maintain equipment supplies for Ukraine's war effort.
Reuters: US close to agreeing on JASSM long-range missiles for Ukraine
The US is close to agreeing on providing Ukraine with long-range JASSM cruise missiles, capable of hitting targets 300 km inside Russia. Decision expected in autumn, but delivery faces technical challenges and could take months.
Russian Kinzhal and Kh-101 missile warheads found in Lviv Oblast
Rescuers in Lviv Oblast found warheads from Russian "Kinzhal" and Kh-101 missiles, remnants from Russia's 26 August massive air attack on Ukraine.
Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast under intense Russian attacks amid Russia’s Kursk incursion
As Ukrainian forces allegedly breached Russia's Kursk Oblast, the Russians launched multi-faceted attacks on the bordering Sumy Oblast, with Ukraine reporting to destroy a Russian helicopter and two ballistic missiles.
Ukraine repels major nighttime Russian missile and drone attack, no casualties reported
A multi-faceted Russian assault involving ballistic missiles, guided air-to-surface missiles, and strike UAVs targeted Kyiv, Kherson, Mykolaiv, and Khmelnytskyi oblasts in Ukraine, causing only minor structural damage.
Romania partners with Ukraine to enhance Neptune missiles that destroyed Russian flagship Moskva
Romania intends to collaborate with Ukraine on developing R-360 Neptune anti-ship missiles. The partnership aims to control Black Sea waters post-war.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine approaches ability to use its missiles
Ukraine's innovative use of drones is proving to be a game-changer in its defense strategy, according to President Zelenskyy