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Germany
Armin Papperger, CEO of Germany’s Rheinmetall, said his company could deliver extended-range artillery munitions but only if Berlin guarantees large, multi-year orders to justify the investment.
May. 6
France
Ukraine has been launching French AASM Hammer guided bombs from its Mig-29 fighter aircraft since early 2024 and France is now integrating them into the F-16 Fighting Falcons destined for Ukraine.
May. 4
Kazakhstan
The speculation about why Ukraine bought planes from Kazakhstan at cut-rates prices could itself justify the purchases. Do they plan to use the junk? Or is this part of a psy-ops gambit.
May. 3
War in Ukraine
A Ukrainian serviceman revealed to Kyiv Post that aerial reconnaissance aided Bradley operators in targeting a moving target, which is “the most difficult to eliminate on the battlefield.”
May. 3
Kyiv
A deputy defense minister said the application will launch on May 18, the day the new mobilization law comes into force, and will be one of three methods military-age males can update their data.
May. 2
War in Ukraine
Key takeaways you should learn from Avdiivka to get a balanced, realistic update on the war in Ukraine.
May. 1
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukrainians that register with the military commission won't automatically be sent to the front line, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister for Euro-Atlantic Integration said.
Apr. 30
Crimea
News platforms said it was the long-range version of the US weapon but there was no early Kyiv confirmation. It may have been Ukraine’s most ambitious ballistic missile strike of the war so far.
Apr. 30
War in Ukraine
Outnumbered and outgunned Ukrainian forces struggle to hold Russians from breaking through on the frontline in the eastern Donbas region.
Apr. 28
War in Ukraine
Though the suspension is supposed to be temporary, many Ukrainians have complained of its abruptness and criticized the government for its divisive policy.
Apr. 27
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Drones
In one of Russia’s latest innovations to fend off kamikaze drones, a gigantic metal cage could be seen installed on an “Akhmat” armored vehicle in a video, but the solution is not without tradeoffs.
Apr. 25
War in Ukraine
Three months after General Syrsky took overall command Ukraine’s soldiers are still fighting backfooted, hitting Russia with fierce losses but losing ground. That may be the plan.
Apr. 25
Armed Forces of Ukraine
The long-awaited law on mobilization will take effect in May. Despite criticism of some specific points, most agree that it is a necessary step toward mobilizing all of Ukraine.
Apr. 25
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Reports of the duo’s death first surfaced on April 15; while both are proven to be alive and well, the fake news might offer a glimpse into the workings of Moscow’s propaganda machine.
Apr. 24
Crimea
Russian milbloggers said that US-made ATACMS missiles were used in a damaging attack against Dzhankoi airfield. Kyiv Post research confirmed ballistic missiles of some kind struck the base.
Apr. 17
Unconfirmed reports say Ukrainian special operators backpacked a bulky laser designator into a Russian border region and used it to take out a vital piece of Russian hardware.
Nov. 8