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Ukraine presents target list, requests US lift ATACMS restrictions for deeper strikes in Russia

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov requests the US to lift restrictions on ATACMS use, aiming to strike deeper into Russian territory. He presented a list of potential targets during meetings with US officials, emphasizing the need to protect Ukrainian civilians from Russian attacks.

byYuri Zoria

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Borrell pushes for unrestricted weapon use, condemns Russian attacks on Ukrainian civilians

EU's Josep Borrell again calls to remove restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western-supplied weapons against military targets in Russia. He stresses the importance of full weapon utilization and condemns Russia's attacks on civilians and infrastructure.

byYuri Zoria

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WSJ: Russia moves 90% of aircraft outside ATACMS range

Russia has relocated 90% of its aircraft beyond the range of ATACMS missiles, while the US still restricts Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles against targets within Russian territory.

byYuri Zoria

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Hundreds of Russian military targets within range of Ukrainian ATACMS, ISW finds

ISW's report identifies 245 Russian military and paramilitary objects within ATACMS range. The study challenges US restrictions on Ukraine's use of long-range missiles, arguing that Russian asset redeployment does not diminish the strategic importance of these targets.

byYuri Zoria

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The Telegraph: UK quietly supports Ukraine’s Storm Shadow strikes in Russia

The UK quietly backs Ukraine's use of Storm Shadow missiles against Russian targets, but allegedly refrains from public endorsement to prevent diplomatic tensions with the US, which fears potential escalation.

byYuri Zoria

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo via President.gov.ua.

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Zelenskyy urges to put pressure on partners to allow Ukraine to strike Russia with long-range weapons

“We need no less determination from our partners in these matters. Each of our friends who can encourage the allies to lift restrictions on the use of long-range weapons for Ukraine can really bring our common victory closer,” Zelenskyy emphasized.

byBenjamin Looijen

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Lithuania to provide Ukraine short-range air defense systems and 5,000 drones before winter

In addition, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonīte noted that her country has designated 35 million euros for the purchase of radars and demining equipment for Ukraine.

byBenjamin Looijen

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EU top diplomat Borrell calls for lifting restrictions on Ukraine’s weapon use in Russia

EU's Borrell calls for lifting restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western weapons against Russia, arguing that this could disrupt Russian military operations, safeguard Ukrainian lives, and potentially pave the way for peace.

byYuri Zoria

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No formal request from UK on Ukraine missile use, White House source tells The Telegraph

The White House denied blocking the UK's request for Ukraine to use missiles in Russia, The Telegraph reports, citing a Biden administration official.

byYuri Zoria

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Zelenskyy says Kursk operation’s goal buffer zone in Russian territory

President Zelenskyy says the Kursk incursion's goal is to create a buffer zone on the Russian territory. He emphasizes the critical need for timely military aid from allies, specifically addressing the US, UK, and France for faster delivery of supplies.

byYuri Zoria

The RCH 155 (Remote Controlled Howitzer 155 mm) is a wheeled self-propelled howitzer developed by Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (now known as KNDS Deutschland), a German defense company. Photo via Wikimedia.

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Ukraine to receive state-of-the-art new generation artillery RCH 155 from Germany later this year

The German Army confirmed that Ukraine will receive the brand-new artillery system at the end of this year, which is not yet used operationally in any country in the world.

byBenjamin Looijen

A Swedish ARCHER Artillery System. Illustrative image. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Ibaril

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Sweden wants to move from direct transfer to arms production in Ukraine

''We are taking measures so that Ukraine can gain access to newly produced defense equipment,'' says Defense Minister Pal Jonson of Sweden.

byBenjamin Looijen

Leopard 2A4 operated by members of the Ukrainian Army. Illustrative image, photo credit: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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German MP urges transfer of more military vehicles and tanks to Ukraine in light of Kursk incursion

By providing more military support to Ukraine as it conducts combat operations in the Kursk Oblast, Germany can lay the foundations for lasting peace in Europe, the German MP says.

byBenjamin Looijen

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The Times: UK awaits US approval for Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia

The US is preventing Britain from allowing Ukraine to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia, as The UK's month-old request to ease restrictions remains unanswered, the Times says, citing defense sources.

byYuri Zoria

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Russo-Ukrainian war, day 905: Ukraine destroys key bridge in Kursk Oblast, while US still forbids long-range strikes with Western weapons deep inside Russia

Ukrainian forces destroyed a key bridge over the Seim River in Russia's Kursk Oblast, isolating more than 28 settlements and complicating Russian logistics. While Canada permitted Ukraine to deploy Canadian-made military equipment within Russian borders, the US maintained restrictions on Ukraine's long-range strikes inside Russia despite the recent success in the Kursk operation, fearing potential escalation.

byEuromaidan Press Contributor

Destroyed column of Russian troops in Kursk Oblast

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Putin’s nuclear threats proven hollow as Ukraine invades Russia, expert says

Ukraine's incursion into Russia exposes Putin's nuclear bluff, urging Western leaders to support Ukraine's offensive without fear of escalation, a retired UK army officer says.

byYuri Zoria

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UK didn’t allow Storm Shadow use in Ukraine’s Kursk offensive

The UK has not approved Storm Shadow missile use for Ukraine's Kursk incursion, as Zelenskyy continues to pressure Western allies for permission to use long-range weapons for deeper strikes into Russia.

byYuri Zoria

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War not stalemated, Ukraine can win with increased Western support, retired US general says

Retired US General Jack Kean emphasizes that with robust Western backing, Ukraine can win the war against Russia, preventing disastrous consequences for NATO and the US.

byYuri Zoria

A German Leopard 1 A5 combat tank, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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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.

byBenjamin Looijen

ATACMS, illustrative image. Credit: Wikimedia Commons

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President’s Office of Ukraine: We hope to receive US permission to strike deep into Russia soon

According to deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Ihor Zhovka, he already sees the matter of using Western weapons to strike deeper into Russian territory shifting in Ukraine's favor.

byBenjamin Looijen