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JSC Ukrainian Defense Industry (UDI) enterprises cooperate with international partners in the modernization of weapons production. JSC UDI Director General Herman Smetanin said this in a conversation with journalists on the sidelines of the First Defense Industries Forum, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "Our focus is on the production of all types of weapons, since we are at war. It will continue for some time, so our soldiers must have a stock of all weapons. We cooperate with partners in the direction of modernization and renewal of production and that’s why this Forum is being held," said Smetanin. Read also: Ukraine…

Ukraine needs more weapons, because the stronger it is on the battlefield, the stronger its position will be at any negotiating table. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this at the First International Defense Industries Forum in Kyiv, Ukrinform reports. "Courage alone does not stop drones. Heroism alone cannot intercept missiles. Ukraine needs capabilities. High quality. High quantity. And quickly. There is no defense without industry," Stoltenberg said. He praised the ingenuity of the Ukrainian defense industry, noting that in the production of military equipment, from drones to demining equipment, Ukraine has innovated "at lightning speed." "The stronger Ukraine is…

As of 08:00 a.m., September 30, 2023, a total of 13 Russian warships were spotted in the Black Sea. Two of them were Kalibr-type missile carriers with a total volley of up to 14 cruise missiles. The relevant statement was made by the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. Additionally, one Russian warship is remaining on combat duty in the Sea of Azov and one in the Mediterranean Sea. Both of them are not missile carriers. A reminder that, on September 29, 2023, three Russian missile ships were spotted in the Black…

The Ukraine Air Force has warned the population of the launch of several groups of Shahed one-way attack drones from the Chauda training ground in occupied Crimea. That’s according to a report delivered via Telegram, as seen by Ukrinform. "The launch of several groups of "Shahed" strike UAVs from the area of the Chauda training ground (Crimea) was recorded by the enemy," the message reads. Read also: Enemy attacks Nikopol district with kamikaze drones The Air Force urges citizens to stay alert. “Whenever an air raid alert goes off, shelter immediately,” the report reads. As Ukrinform reported earlier, two Russian…

Ukraine is waiting for the visit of foreign specialists who will contribute to the development of a plan for the domestic production of necessary military equipment, including air defenses. Head of the President's Office, Andriy Yermak, announced this at a meeting with journalists, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. "There is a very fundamental solution that will begin to be implemented very soon. I think very soon specialists will arrive here who will develop a certain plan for our own production of everything we need. First of all, this relates to air defenses," said the President’s Office head.   Read also: Ukraine,…

The weapons that Ukraine receives from the United States to fight off Russian aggression are being used properly, and there have been no cases of those weapons falling into the wrong hands. State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said this during a press briefing on Thursday, September 28, according to an Ukrinform correspondent. "We've seen no diversion of those arms at this point," Miller said. Read also: Ukraine, France may start joint production of certain types of weapons He noted that the United States has important accountability mechanisms in place for the supply of U.S. arms and military assistance to Ukraine.…

Sweden has contributed EUR 25.2 million to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine and has already provided more than a thousand tons of equipment to restore the power system. The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine reported this, according to Ukrinform. "In August, Sweden transferred 25.2 million euros to the Energy Support Fund for Ukraine, established under the Energy Community Secretariat. Ukraine also received more than a thousand tons of energy equipment from Swedish partners, including generators, transformers and other necessary equipment," the statement said. Deputy Energy Ministers Yaroslav Demchenkov and Svitlana Hrynchuk met with representatives of the Embassy of Sweden…

The Agency for the Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine, together with the Korean Water Resources Corporation K-water, will work to rebuild settlements destroyed by Russian aggression. This is reported by the press service of the State Agency for Reconstruction, Ukrinform reported. "We are working on the comprehensive restoration of settlements that were destroyed by Russian troops. This includes rebuilding social infrastructure, private houses, and communications. The experience of foreign companies will allow us to work more efficiently and make projects of higher quality," said Valeria Ivanova, Deputy Head of the Recovery Agency. K-water President Sog de Yoon suggested…

On the night of September 27, 2023, Russian troops opened fire on the Sumy region’s border areas three times. The relevant statement was made by Sumy Regional Military Administration on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “Eighteen explosions were recorded. Such communities as Krasnopillia and Seredyna-Buda came under enemy fire,” the report states. In particular, Russians attacked the Krasnopillia community with mortars. Six explosions were recorded. Additionally, the enemy fired 12 mortar bombs at the Seredyna-Buda community. A reminder that, on September 26, 2023, Russian troops launched 10 missile strikes and 77 air strikes, and opened fire with multiple launch rocket…