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Ukraine's power network is at "heightened risk of catastrophic failure" after Russia's missile and drone attack on Sunday, raising fears about the safety of the country's three operational nuclear power stations. This is according to a Greenpeace briefing note prepared for The Guardian, Ukrinform reports. The strikes by Moscow were aimed at electricity substations "critical to the operation of Ukraine's nuclear plants" and there is a possibility that the reactors could lose power and become unsafe. Shaun Burnie, nuclear expert at Greenpeace Ukraine, said: "It is clear that Russia is using the threat of a nuclear disaster as a major…

Russian forces have allegedly executed five more Ukrainian prisoners of war on the Pokrovsk axis. The Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office reported this via Facebook, according to Ukrinform. The reported war crime occurred on November 10 near the village of Novodmytrivka in the Donetsk region. Operational data indicates that Russian soldiers captured two Ukrainian defenders during an assault on Ukrainian fortifications. The captives were forced to undress and marched through a forest at gunpoint, where they were subsequently executed. Read also: Ukraine investigating 49 cases of Russians killing 124 surrendering Ukrainian soldiers Additionally, reports are being verified regarding the execution of…

This year, Ukrainian manufacturers have already produced the first hundred missiles and have successfully scaled up serial production of R-360 Neptune cruise missiles. That’s according to Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Ukrinform reports. "Missile Program. Progressing," the minister wrote briefly, informing the public that he discussed plans for 2025, key areas of cooperation and arms industry development with Ukrainian missile manufacturers. "On April 13, 2022, the Neptune missile system destroyed the flagship of russia's Black Sea Fleet—the cruiser Moskva. This historic moment showcased the power of our national missile weaponry," the Minister of Defense emphasized. Read also: Romania may join Ukraine…

Ukraine may receive from Germany 4,000 high-tech EW-proof drones controlled by artificial intelligence. The weapon system has already been used in battles in the south and east of Ukraine. Bild reports this with reference to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, Ukrinform reports. As the publication learned, German producer Helsing, which works with AI, in 2024 signed a contract with the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine for the supply of 4,000 attack drones. The project is financed by the German government. As the publication notes, these are not ordinary kamikaze drones operated by humans, but high-tech aircraft controlled by artificial intelligence,…

Commander of Ukraine’s Naval Forces Vice-Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa met with the troops defending Kherson region and discussed options for the further battlefield developments. That’s according to the Navy press service, Ukrinform reports. "Navy Commander, Vice-Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa, visited the troops defending Kherson region. During the meeting, options for the further battlefield developments were discussed. In particular, it was about strengthening defenses in strategically important axes and the possibility of pushing the enemy back," the report reads. In addition, Vice-Admiral Oleksiy Neizhpapa spoke with the personnel regarding their needs during a cold cold. Read also: Russians setting up defenses against sea…

Ukraine and NATO have agreed on a course of action for the final phase of establishing the Joint Analysis Training and Education Center (JATEC). This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, according to Ukrinform. A delegation from the Ukrainian defense ministry, led by Deputy Minister of Defense Brigadier General Anatolii Klochko, participated in a meeting to discuss the deployment of JATEC, which took place in the Polish city of Bydgoszcz. The NATO delegation at the event included Assistant Secretary General gor Operations Thomas Goffus, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Transformation Admiral Pierre Vandier, General Manager at NATO Communications…

The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has developed a new system for protecting intellectual property and patenting military technologies. This was announced by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine, Rustem Umerov, on Facebook, as reported by Ukrinform. According to Umerov, "the future of war and defense lies not only in the power of weapons but also in the power of innovation." He emphasized that it is essential not only to create new technologies but also to establish a sustainable system that protects and supports their development. To achieve these goals, the Ministry of Defense has introduced a new system for…

Ukraine received more than EUR 700,000 from the Czech company STV GROUP, which will be used for the purchase of anti-tank grenade launchers. This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Ukrinform saw. As noted, on November 14 at the Embassy of Ukraine in the Czech Republic, a symbolic check for RPG-7 anti-tank grenade launchers for the Defense Forces of Ukraine in the amount of EUR 765,000 euros (20 million Czech crowns) was handed over by STV GROUP. This was the outcome of an agreement between the Embassy and the leading Czech manufacturer of ammunition and military…

The British company BAE Systems will open a £25 million artillery factory in Sheffield as part of efforts to support Ukrainian forces in the fight against Russia. That is according to The Telegraph, Ukrinform reports. The company announced that the facility will begin making M777 towed howitzers next year, creating 50 skilled jobs locally. It effectively reverses the company’s decision to wind down production of the guns in the UK, as the war in Ukraine requires weapons. Read also: Zelensky: UAH 775B slated in next year’s budget for drone manufacture As noted, Kyiv received several of the guns from the…

Member countries of the Artillery Capabilities Coalition in support of Ukraine discussed the coordination of a roadmap containing the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ needs until 2027. That is according to the Ministry of Defense, Ukrinform reports. "The online meeting of the coalition, co-led by France and the United States, was attended by representatives of 14 states, as well as the EU and NATO. Representatives of the participating states discussed the potential contributions of each of them to meet these needs, as well as the possibility of investment in the Ukrainian defense industry," the statement says. Read also: Estonia to send another…