War

Russian forces shelled the village of Bilozerka in the Kherson region for the second time today, wounding one person. The Kherson Regional Military Administration reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. "The Russian occupation army continues to strike Bilozerka. Residential areas are under enemy fire. A 49-year-old local resident was injured in another attack," the post said. Read also: Six civilians including minors injured as Russians shell Bilozerka in Kherson region The victim was diagnosed with blast and head injuries, concussion, and a shrapnel wound to the back of the head. Earlier on Saturday, Russia's invading forces launched an artillery…

Starting in August 2024, the Russian army has decided to change the tactics of its massive missile and drone attacks on Ukraine. The UK Ministry of Defense said this in an intelligence update on Ukraine published on X, Ukrinform reports. "Since August 2024, it is highly likely Russia has chosen to take time to build stocks between strikes and then launch in larger, less frequent strike waves, rather than the more frequent smaller attacks conducted earlier in the year," the update said. It added that the composition and target set of the December 12-13 attack was similar to previous attacks,…

Eighty-two combat clashes have occurred on the front lines since the beginning of the day, with fighting currently ongoing in eight sectors and the fiercest fighting reported on the Pokrovsk and Lyman axes. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine said this in a situation update as of 16:00 on December 28, Ukrinform reports. Ukrainian forces are taking necessary measures to prevent the advance of Russian troops deep into Ukrainian territory, the Ukrainian General Staff said. Russian mortar and artillery strikes today targeted the communities of Petrushivka, Shalyhyne, Nova Huta and Bila Bereza in the Sumy region. In…

Ukrainian-made drones fulfilled 96.2% of the Ukrainian Defense Forces' needs this year. Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports. In 2024, Ukraine significantly developed its own defense-industrial complex, especially in the drone industry, which reached unprecedented production volumes this year. "Ukrainian drones accounted for 96.2% of all UAVs supplied to the Defense Forces this year," Umerov said. He said that thanks to domestic production orders from the Ministry of Defense, the ministry is "meeting the key needs of our warriors while reducing dependence on partner supplies." In 2024, Ukrainian manufacturers produced and assembled over 1.5 million FPV…

Greece’s government has agreed to provide Ukraine with 24 Sea Sparrow anti-aircraft missiles. That is according to Ekathimerini, Ukrinform reports. It is noted that these missiles, which have been in use for nearly 40 years, are from Greece’s naval and air force stockpiles and have been deemed unnecessary for operational use by Greek military standards. The Sea Sparrow is an American-made short-range anti-aircraft weapon, and Ukraine already possesses the necessary launchers for deployment. This missile transfer is part of Greece’s broader military aid to Ukraine, which includes artillery shells, weapons, and ammunition. Read also: Weapons and air defense: White House…

Ukraine is set to receive first tranche of funds derived from the interest on immobilized Russian sovereign assets. Ukraine attacked the Novoshakhtinsk Oil Products Processing Plant, the largest in southern Russia, with indigenously made drones and missiles. Ukraine has a laser weapon, called "Tryzub", that can shoot down aircraft a mile away. MAIN EVENTS OF THE WEEK  December 18: Ukraine has developed a laser weapon capable of shooting down targets from more than a mile away, the country’s drone force commander has claimed. Speaking at a gathering in Kyiv Wednesday, Vadym Sukharevskyi, Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned…

Eight capability coalitions, each comprising between six and 21 countries, are actively assisting in addressing specific needs of Ukraine's Defense Forces. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, according to Ukrinform. The Ministry noted that in September 2023, the format for delivering international aid to Ukraine transitioned to the so-called Ramstein 2.0. This approach signifies that Ukraine's allies are shifting from providing bilateral military assistance to operating through coalitions that coordinate, systematize, and thereby enhance the scale of international military support. The Defense Forces' needs in weapons, military equipment, and personnel training are divided into eight coalition…

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with a domestic manufacturer, has begun testing a control station designed for managing units equipped with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This was reported by the Ministry’s press service, as cited by Ukrinform. It is noted that the Ministry of Defense’s requirements for the control station include, in particular, maximum autonomy, equipping with modern communication tools, and electronic warfare systems. The new equipment model must ensure the management of UAV units in all weather conditions, both in stationary settings and while on the move. The station’s cabin will be equipped with automated workstations featuring…

In recent months, the National Guard has received 155 mm self-propelled artillery systems (SPGs) Zuzana and DITA, with the process of acquiring additional combat vehicles ongoing. This was reported by National Guard Commander Brigadier General Oleksandr Pivnenko in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine, as cited by Ukrinform. “Understanding the need and analyzing our experience, I initiated the creation of a dedicated artillery brigade armed with Ukrainian 155 mm Bogdana SPGs (NATO-standard caliber). Additionally, we have received 155 mm Zuzana and DITA SPGs in recent months, and they are already being used on the front lines,” Pivnenko stated. The commander highlighted that the National Guard…

The French army delegation, led by the Ground Forces commander, arrived Ukraine to deepen cooperation, exchange experience, and expand security assistance. That’s according to the press service of Ukraine’s Ground Forces, Ukrinform reports. "A delegation from the French Armed Forces, led by the Commander of the Ground Forces, General Pierre Schill, visited Ukraine to deepen cooperation, exchange experience, and expand defense assistance," the report says. During a several-day visit, representatives from the Armed Forces of the French Republic visited the National Academy of the Ground Forces, one of the training centers, a command post, and an air defense control point.…