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War in Ukraine
The big noise right now is about depleted uranium (DU) shells aboard US M1 Abrams tanks being sent to Ukraine. The AFU likely has had DU-armed combat vehicles on the front line for months.
Sep. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
A top official at the US Defense Intelligence Agency has said there’s a “realistic possibility” of a full breakthrough by 2024, but there are a few caveats.
Sep. 8, 2023
Zelensky
Zelensky introduced Umerov as the new Minister of Defense, outlining his expectations, which include digitalization, safeguarding military personnel, and fostering trust in the ministry's decisions.
Sep. 8, 2023
Moscow
According to Russia's security service, it's arrested a "criminal group" with over $100,000 of airplane parts and equipment that was headed for Ukraine and undisclosed Western European countries.
Sep. 8, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine winning the artillery war; Kremlin still upset about depleted uranium; video shows very sneaky drone attack against Russian tank; counteroffensive “moving forward.”
Sep. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
If the Kremlin’s most outspoken military advocates are to believed, the Ukrainian artillery is pounding its Russian counterpart to bits. Inexorably. One described the situation as “awful.”
Sep. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
US lays out $1B aid package; civilians describe aftermath of strike on Kostiantynivka; Russian missiles damage port near Odesa; Romania walks back position on Russian drones.
Sep. 7, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Summer Offensive Update for Sept 6 (N. America Edition): ‘The Operation in Crimea Continues’
Ukraine’s new defense minister vows to liberate “every centimeter” of land; US to pledge more aid; Kremlin under fire for lack of ammo; Azov battalion releases slick new combat video.
Sep. 6, 2023
War in Ukraine
Germany to send €5.4Bn more in ammo and gear; AFU slowing Russian minelaying, making progress south of Robotyne; Romania alarmed by vicinity of Russian strikes; incredible footage of Azov Brigade.
Sep. 6, 2023
Zelensky
Oleksiy Reznikov had been at the helm of Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense for nearly two years, taking office in November 2021. Zelensky says “new approaches" are needed, 550 days into full-scale war.
Sep. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian sabotage group, partisans disagree; Ukraine loses first Challenger 2 tank; Kyiv seeks to close loophole used to avoid conscription.
Sep. 5, 2023
Tanks
Ukraine has received 14 of the vehicles which one Ukrainian operator recently described as “a sniper rifle among tanks” which can scare Russians “just with the sound of the engine.”
Sep. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
Zelensky visits commanders on front lines; AFU pushes back near Bakhmut; Reznikov says war costs Ukraine $100M per day; 1,500 tons of grain destroyed by Russian drones.
Sep. 5, 2023
Counteroffensive
The SAKER SCOUT system, equipped with advanced optics, autonomously detects and pinpoints the coordinates of enemy equipment, day or night, even when concealed under camouflage or hidden under trees.
Sep. 4, 2023
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukrainian military intelligence and a Russian military helicopter pilot planned the dramatic defection for six months, yielding a helicopter and lots of classified information in Operation “Titmouse.”
Sep. 4, 2023
Zelensky
Bucharest denies Russian drones hit Romania, Zelensky ousts defense minister; drone strikes suspected FSB building; Russian ship destroyed; Troops advance in Kherson
Sep. 4, 2023
These events follow a Nov.19 strike in the Bryansk region, where Ukraine reportedly used long-range ATACMS missiles.
Nov. 20