War

On August 30, Russian forces attacked the Dnipropetrovsk region with guided aerial bombs, FPV drones, and artillery, leaving one person dead and several injured. Serhii Lysak,  head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "Throughout the day, the Synelnykove district was under attack from Russian guided bombs and FPV drones. In addition to four people injured in the Pokrovske community, there are two more casualties — a 45-year-old man and an 83-year-old woman from the Novopavlivka and Malomykhailivka communities. The woman was hospitalized in moderate condition," Lysak wrote. He added that the enemy also…

The U.S. Department of State has approved the sale of satellite communication systems to Ukraine, valued at approximately $150 million. According to an Ukrinform correspondent, the announcement was made by the Defense Security Cooperation Agency of the U.S. Department of Defense. “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Satellite Communications Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150 million,” the document reads. As noted, the principal contractor for this effort will be Starlink Services. Read also: US preparing to sell Ukraine $825M worth of air delivered…

Danish Minister of Defense Troels Lund Poulsen expects that Ukrainian defense enterprises will receive approximately EUR 1.4 billion in direct investments this year under the “Danish model.” He made the statement during a press conference following an informal meeting of EU defense ministers in Copenhagen on August 29, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. The “Danish model” has proven highly successful over the past year, with EUR 600 million already invested in Ukrainian defense companies, said Poulsen. He anticipates that this year’s investment will more than double, reaching EUR 1.4 billion. Read also: Ukraine strengthens industrial cooperation with Denmark – Shmyhal…

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and German Vice Chancellor, Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, discussed Ukraine’s needs in financing weapons production and procurement, as well as strengthening Ukraine’s air defense. According to Ukrinform, Shmyhal reported this on Facebook. Special attention was given to the development of joint enterprises, particularly in drone production, and the implementation of bilateral projects with the German defense company Rheinmetall. During the meeting, Shmyhal emphasized that Ukraine greatly values Germany’s intention to deliver two Patriot systems. He expressed gratitude to Germany for its unwavering support and noted that Ukraine counts on further productive cooperation for the…

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and Romania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Liviu-Ionuț Moșteanu, discussed U.S. weapons supplies and drone production during their meeting in Kyiv. Shmyhal reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude for Romania’s unwavering support in key areas, noting that Bucharest has already provided 22 military aid packages, with a 23rd to arrive soon. According to Shmyhal, Romania continues to train Ukrainian F-16 pilots and makes other significant contributions to strengthening Ukraine’s air defense shield. The parties agreed to step up coordination between their air defense forces. Talks also focused…

Ukrainian and Lithuanian Defense Ministers Denys Shmyhal and Dovilė Šakalienė signed a letter of intent on joint defense production. According to Ukrinform, Denys Shmyhal reported this on Facebook. He stated that Ukraine and Lithuania will jointly manufacture defense products to strengthen the security of both countries. “Together, we are focusing on launching joint production facilities, particularly for the development of long-range drones,” noted the Head of the Ministry of Defense. “The corresponding letter of intent on joint defense production in Lithuania and Ukraine was signed in Kyiv together with Lithuanian National Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė,” Shmyhal added. The parties discussed…

The United Kingdom will continue the Interflex training program for Ukrainian military personnel until the end of 2026. That is according to Bloomberg, citing a statement from the UK Ministry of Defence, Ukrinform reports. The Interflex program, which provides both combat and leadership training, will be extended at least through the end of 2026. More than 50,000 Ukrainian recruits have already undergone training in the UK under the program. “We will continue to step up our support alongside allies, so that Ukraine can defend today and deter tomorrow. In the face of ongoing Russian attacks, we must put Ukraine’s armed…

Russian forces shelled the city of Kupiansk in the Kharkiv region, killing an 82-year-old woman and injuring two others. The Kharkiv Regional Prosecutor's Office reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "Kupiansk. As a result of the enemy attack, one person was killed and two others were injured," the statement reads. According to investigators, the strike occurred on August 24 at around 16:00. A 35-year-old woman sustained blast injuries, while an 83-year-old woman suffered an acute stress reaction. Read also: Enemies hit Slatyne with MLRS, private houses damaged Law enforcement authorities have launched a pre-trial investigation into a war crime…

Ukraine and Canada have agreed to launch joint defense production. The agreement was signed today, on Ukraine’s Independence Day. Minister of Defense of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal announced this on Telegram, Ukrinform reports. He said the agreement was signed with Canada’s Minister of National Defence David McGuinty in the presence of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney. The agreement is aimed at deepening bilateral defense-industrial cooperation, expanding and creating new production facilities in Ukraine and Canada, and strengthening the resilience and continuity of defense supply chains. “It is important that today’s arrangements will not only facilitate…

Norway is allocating approximately 7 billion Norwegian kroner (USD 696.12 million) to finance air defense systems for Ukraine. This is stated in a press release of the Norwegian government on Sunday, August 24, Ukrinform reports. "Together with Germany, we are now ensuring that Ukraine receives powerful air defense systems. Germany and Norway are working very closely together to support Ukraine in its fight to defend the country and protect the civilian population against Russian air attacks,” Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre stated. It is noted that Norway and Germany are funding two Patriot systems, including missiles for them. In addition,…