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Estonia is delivering a new military aid package to Ukraine, including artillery ammunition and food supplies for Ukrainian soldiers. According to Ukrinform, Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal announced this on social media platform X. "To strengthen Ukraine’s positions and increase pressure on Russia, Estonia is sending 10,000 rounds of artillery ammunition and 750,000 food packages for Ukrainian fighters," Michal wrote. Additionally, Estonia plans to provide over EUR 100 million worth of defense industry products as soon as possible. "It is up to Ukraine to decide its future. You can always count on Estonia’s support," the Prime Minister assured. Read also: Estonian…

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed the security situation and Russian military plans with Inspector General of the Bundeswehr General Carsten Breuer, particularly informing him about Russia’s preparation of new divisions. As reported by Ukrinform, Umerov shared this update on Facebook. “Germany is our reliable partner and friend, providing Ukraine with the largest volume of military aid among all European countries. General Breuer reaffirmed Germany’s unwavering support for Ukraine, particularly within the Ramstein format,” Umerov emphasized. “We discussed the security situation and the enemy’s plans. We informed the general about russia’s preparations to form new divisions, which pose a threat…

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine General Oleksandr Syrskyi met with General Carsten Breuer, Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, to discuss Ukraine's needs for ammunition, equipment, and military training. Syrskyi shared this information on Facebook, according to Ukrinform During the meeting, he briefed his German counterpart on the operational situation along the front line and the ongoing transition to a corps-based military structure. Syrskyi also expressed gratitude to the German people for their steadfast support in Ukraine’s fight against Russian aggression. The parties discussed AFU’s current needs in weapons and ammunition, military and special equipment, as well as enhancing…

The next, third, group of Ukrainian Legion volunteers will sign contracts with the Ukrainian Armed Forces on February 28. It is expected that this time their number will be higher than during the previous two waves. This was stated by Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland Vasyl Bodnar in a comment to Ukrinform. “Today we continue to collect applications for service in the Ukrainian Legion. We are planning another contract signing on February 28,” Bodnar said. The Ukrainian diplomat emphasized that the number of those who will sign contracts is expected to increase compared to the previous two waves. “We expect…

Canada will provide two additional F-16 flight simulators to Ukraine to enhance the training of Ukrainian pilots. According to Ukrinform, this announcement was made by the Canadian Ministry of National Defense while Minister Bill Blair was in Brussels. "While in Brussels, Minister Blair reaffirmed Canada’s continued support for Ukraine and announced that Canada will deliver two more F-16 flight simulators to Ukraine from Canadian industry," the ministry stated. These two additional simulators will be added to the two previously delivered simulators, which are already assisting in training Ukrainian fighter pilots. "Given the current operational pressures on the AFU’s fleet of…

Last year, thanks to the joint efforts of Ukraine and its partners, more than 1.5 million drones of various types were produced, and Ukraine is now a world leader in drone warfare. This was stated by President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “We’re developing joint weapons production, especially drones. The Danish model, for example, of pooled investments for arms production in our country is already working well, very, very, very successful. Last year alone, thanks to Ukrainian and partner efforts, we produced over 1.5 million drones of various types. Ukraine is now…

The presence of Ukraine's battle-hardened army within the EU could strengthen Europe's defense autonomy, according to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. He stated this in an article for Politico, according to Ukrinform. "Ukraine's battle-hardened military could become an alternative to the U.S. army, which currently has over 65,000 troops in the EU, its largest deployments stationed in Germany, Italy and Spain. In addition to its practical significance, this decision could strengthen relations with the U.S., as Washington increasingly questions the need for its military to be stationed overseas," Shmyhal wrote. He added that Ukraine's accession to the EU would mean…

As part of Ukraine’s defense strategy, the country is actively developing its domestic market for weapon components. Minister for Strategic Industries Herman Smetanin announced this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "Localization of component production is a key part of our defense strategy. Ukraine already has a components market. We produce a wide range of items: engines, casings, initiation boards, amplifiers, propellers, control panels, and more. We've even launched camera production," Smetanin stated. Smetanin highlighted a recent meeting of over 50 manufacturers of UAVs, missile systems, and electronic warfare (EW) components, where challenges and potential solutions were discussed. Key initiatives introduced…

Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Onshuus Sandvik discussed equipping the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the potential for new joint projects, particularly in ammunition production. According to Ukrinform, Umerov shared details of the meeting on Facebook. During the discussion, Umerov congratulated Sandvik on his appointment and emphasized the importance of his role in the current security environment. He also briefed his Norwegian counterpart on Ukraine's defense strategy for 2025 and the current needs of the country's security and defense forces. A key focus of the talks was the formation and equipping of the "Northern" Brigade, which…

Ukraine's Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov met with his Belgian counterpart, Theo Francken, to discuss strengthening Ukraine’s Air Force, the implementation of the F-16 program, and new joint defense projects, including their funding. As reported by Ukrinform, Umerov shared details of the meeting on Facebook. Umerov congratulated Theo Francken on his appointment and thanked for his willingness to continue supporting Ukraine and its Armed Forces. The two ministers discussed opportunities for localizing F-16 maintenance in Ukraine as well as training for Ukrainian pilots and technical personnel. The talks also included strengthening Ukraine’s air defense and potential production and localization of…