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Latvian Defense Minister Ināra Mūrniece announced the transfer of another Mi-17 helicopter to Ukraine. Latvia hands over another Mi-17 helicopter to Ukraine She wrote about this in the social network X ( Twitter), according to Ukrinform. “The National Armed Forces of Latvia have delivered another Mi-17 helicopter to Ukraine. Ukraine is successfully fighting and regaining more and more occupied territories,” the post says. Read also: Shmyhal thanks Norwegian PM for military, financial support Ināra Mūrniece added that Latvia will stand with Ukraine side by side until total victory of Ukraine!  As reported, Latvian Prime Minister Krisjanis Karinš said at an…

The Russian army attacked Ukraine at night using various means, both from the air and from the sea, to confuse air defense. Yuriy Ihnat, a spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force, said this on the air of the nationwide telethon 'United News', a Ukrinform correspondent reported. Ihnat emphasized that the enemy is attacking in the direction of Reni, where there is port infrastructure, and the previous time half of the air targets were destroyed. "Last night we managed to destroy (all enemy targets - ed.). The enemy tried to do the same thing from different directions, there was a lot…

Two residents of Chernihiv are still in serious condition after a Russian missile attack on the city center on August 19. Vyacheslav Chaus, the head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration, said this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "Now there are 54 people in different hospitals, two of them in serious condition. Doctors and hospitals are provided with everything they need. The victims are provided with all the necessary assistance. Psychologists are working with them," said the head of the Chernihiv Regional Military Administration. Read also: French ambassador visits Chernihiv region As Ukrinform reported, in the morning on Saturday, August…

Hospitals and social welfare institutions in the Chernivtsi region received 60 generators purchased at the expense of philanthropists. The Chernivtsi Regional State Administration reported this on Facebook, according to Ukrinform. "Health care facilities and social welfare institutions of Bukovyna received 60 generators with a capacity of 3 to 12 kW. The equipment was received with the financial support of the United Nations Development Program, in cooperation with the Department of Regional Development of the Chernivtsi Regional State Administration," the statement reads. They noted that the generators will help provide the region's institutions with backup power sources to ensure stable operation…

Swiss journalists showed photos and videos from the place of storage of Leopard 1 A5 tanks, which were bought by the Swiss company RUAG in 2016 and are stored in Italy. Regarding them, an investigation is being conducted in Switzerland over the intention to transfer these combat vehicles into the ownership of the German company Rheinmetall for further repair and shipment to Ukraine. The photos were published by investigative journalists of the Swiss public TV channel RSI (part of the SRG holding), Ukrinform reports. “They are parked in an open space and covered with green tarpaulins in a depot near…

President of Finland Sauli Niinistö, on the government's proposal, approved a decision to provide the 18th military aid package to Ukraine. This is said in a statement published on the website of the government of Finland, Ukrinform reports. The cost of the package, which includes heavy weapons and ammunition, is EUR 94 million. The combined replacement value of all defence material packages delivered so far is about EUR 1.3 billion. The combined replacement value of all defence material packages delivered so far is about EUR 1.3 billion. Read also: Ukraine, Finland prime ministers discuss situation in energy sector “The support…

The situation in the east of Ukraine remains difficult as the enemy forces are trying to advance in the Kupiansk direction and undertaking assault efforts near Lyman, while Ukraine’s troops are advancing in the conditions of the enemy’s desperate resistance on the Bakhmut axis. That’s according to Deputy Minister of Defense Hanna Maliar, Ukrinform reports. "In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy does not stop its attempts to advance. They are carrying out numerous attacks, trying to hit our infrastructure. Fighting continues. Our soldiers heroically repel the enemy and break all their plans. It is no less hot in the Lyman…

The Ukrainian Air Force fleet will have several types of aircraft, and Ukrainian war pilots will become "Top Guns" of the 21st century. This was stated by the head of the Ukrainian President’s Office, Andriy Yermak, who spoke in an interview with DW, Ukrinform reports. "There are 14 countries in the air coalition today, and their number is increasing almost every week. I think we will talk with all partners in order to find the optimal form for Ukraine’s Air Force fleet, which will include several types of aircraft," Yermak said. According to him, today this is about forming a…

Portugal has expressed its readiness to join the training of Ukrainian pilots and engineers on F-16 fighters. This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky during a joint press conference with President of Portugal Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, a Ukrinform correspondent reported. "Portugal is a member of our tank and aviation coalition. Today, Portugal has confirmed its readiness to join the training of Ukrainian pilots and engineers on F-16 aircraft," the Head of State said. Zelensky also discussed with his Portuguese counterpart the possibility of expanding defense cooperation, in particular, the supply of armored medical equipment and demining equipment to Ukraine.…

The Commander of the Joint Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Serhiy Nayev, visited the Northern Operational Zone and congratulated the defenders on the Independence Day of Ukraine. The Joint Forces Command's press service reported this on Telegram, according to Ukrinform. "You have gone through the real crucible of war. You bravely repelled enemy attacks, desperately covering each other on the battlefield. This is evidence of good training, full combat readiness, professionalism, and most importantly, love for your country," Nayev emphasized. Read also: UWC organizing charity lottery in support of Ukrainian defenders As noted, the commander talked…