Tavria Joint Forces: Russia uses munitions with poisonous substances in southern Ukraine
Russian forces are escalating their use of chemical munitions in southern Ukraine, with the Tavria operational group reporting daily instances of such attacks.
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Ukraine’s Skyeton expands UAV production to Slovakia amid rising demand
Skyeton, the Ukrainian manufacturer of Raybird-3 reconnaissance systems, has started production in Slovakia.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 870: US develops long-range munition for Ukraine with 250kg warhead
The US Air Force has initiated the ERAM project to develop a long-range aviation munition.
Bundestag defense chair backs Germany’s decision to allow Ukraine to strike Russian military targets
In light of Russia's offensive in Kharkiv Oblast and intensified attacks on civilians, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, Chair of the Bundestag's Defense Committee, welcomed Germany's policy shift allowing Ukraine to use German-supplied weapons against Russian military targets but emphasized that this decision "should have happened much earlier”.
Ukraine aims to attract more global investment in domestic weapons production
Ukrainian soldiers are providing invaluable feedback to global defense companies by testing their weapons, equipment, and technologies in real combat situations, Defence Minister Rustem Umerov reveals.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 825: Belgium signs security deal, pledges F-16 jets for Ukraine’s military forces
Belgium has pledged to deliver 30 F-16 fighter jets to Kyiv by 2028, with the initial aircraft arriving this year.
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.
Ukraine’s “hands tied” by US weapons restrictions to strike inside Russia
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul called on the Biden administration to allow Ukraine to use American weapons, such as HIMARS and ATACMS, to strike Russian military targets to achieve victory in the war.
UK Defense Minister Shapps: China is working to provide lethal weapons to Russia
The UK has accused China of working to provide lethal weapons to Russia for use in the ongoing war against Ukraine.
ISW: Russia accumulates grouping in Sumy Oblast to draw Ukrainian soldiers from other fronts
Although the forces are limited in number, their objective is likely to divert Ukrainian troops at the international border.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 815: Fighting for strategic Kharkiv grinds on
A Russian offensive on Kharkiv Oblast has already displaced nearly 10,000 civilians and caused infrastructure damage.
Ukraine’s FM Kuleba urged the world to provide weapons to Ukraine rather than think about concessions to end the war
According to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba Ukraine's main message to the international community remains unchanged - Ukrainians need weapons to repel Russian aggression. And talk of concessions to end the war is twisted logic.
Ukraine’s summit in Switzerland to pave path for future peace, expert say
The Global Peace Summit aims to address the consequences of Russia's war and find ways to urge Moscow to end fighting.
First batch of 180,000 shells to arrive in Ukraine in June under Czech initiative — Petr Pavel
President Pavel stressed the importance of supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.
EurActiv: Ukraine plans to use Russia’s frozen assets to boost arms production
Ukraine is exploring ways to bolster its domestic arms industry with support from the European Union, according to Ukrainian Minister of Strategic Industries Oleksandr Kamyshin.
CNN: Blinken urges China to cease support of Russian defense industry amid his latest trip
The US Secretary of State’s recent trip to China discussed the issue of Beijing's support for Moscow's defense industry. He warned that the US would escalate sanctions if China continued its support.
Ukraine brings deported boy home from Russia
The Ukrainian authorities, together with Save Ukraine, a charitable organization that aids families and children affected by war,…
Officials: Ukraine can use Finnish-provided weapons to hit Russian territory
Finland's Defence Minister says Finland has not restricted Ukraine's use of weapons it supplied. Finnish Chair of the defense committee agrees Ukraine can legitimately target military sites in Russia.
WWI and WWII firearm relics still used in Russo-Ukrainian war
Relics from World War I and II, including Maxim machine guns and Mosin rifles, have resurfaced in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Discover the 12 antiquated firearms still in use on the Ukrainian frontlines.
Ecuador backtracks on sending arms to Ukraine after Russia banned imports of its bananas, flowers
Under pressure following Russian trade sanctions that targeted Ecuador's banana and flower exports, Ecuador's foreign minister announced the country no longer has plans to transfer Soviet-era equipment to Ukraine.