Ukraine (Page 5)

Posted on Jun 24, 2024

Russia is now using the Sea of Azov to launch missiles act Ukraine.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Now Launching Kalibr Cruise Missiles From The Sea Of Azov Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Now Launching Kalibr Cruise Missiles From The Sea Of Azov

Posted on Jun 22, 2024

A mysterious array of what looks like 16 hemispherical structures has emerged in Ukraine without immediate explanation.

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What Is This Mystery Row Of Spheres In A Ukrainian Field? What Is This Mystery Row Of Spheres In A Ukrainian Field?

Posted on Jun 22, 2024

The Ka-29 Helix-B helicopter was downed during a massive, multi-domain, Ukrainian drone attack

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Russian Navy Ka-29 Assault Helicopter Downed Amid Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack Russian Navy Ka-29 Assault Helicopter Downed Amid Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack

Posted on Jun 21, 2024

A claim has emerged that Russia has begun using 3,000-kilogram (6,600-pound) class FAB-3000 M54 bombs with pop-out wing kits against targets in Ukraine.

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Is This Our First Look At Russia’s New Monster Glide Bomb Striking Ukraine? Is This Our First Look At Russia’s New Monster Glide Bomb Striking Ukraine?

Posted on Jun 21, 2024

AIM-120 being loaded into a NASAMS launcher

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U.S. Diverting Missiles From Foreign Customers To Ukraine Could Have Repercussions Beyond Air Defense U.S. Diverting Missiles From Foreign Customers To Ukraine Could Have Repercussions Beyond Air Defense

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 21, 2024

A South Korean K1E1 tank participates in a joint river-crossing exercise in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi province on March 20, 2024. Russian’s President Putin has warned South Korea that it would be making “a big mistake” if it decided to supply weapons to Ukraine. While Seoul has so far condemned Moscow for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine and provided Kyiv with economic and humanitarian, it has stopped short of sending arms.

South Korean Arms For Ukraine Would Be A Huge Deal And Putin Knows It South Korean Arms For Ukraine Would Be A Huge Deal And Putin Knows It

Posted on Jun 20, 2024

Ukraine is ramping up its attacks on Russian ISR drones to reduce their situational awareness.

Ukraine Situation Report: Drone-On-Drone Aerial Engagements Ramp-Up Ukraine Situation Report: Drone-On-Drone Aerial Engagements Ramp-Up

Posted on Jun 19, 2024

NOMADS will provide short-range air defenses including in contested areas.

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Norway’s NOMADS Armored Short Range Air Defense System Unveiled Norway’s NOMADS Armored Short Range Air Defense System Unveiled

Posted on Jun 19, 2024

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Ukraine Captures Its First Russian Turtle Tank Ukraine Captures Its First Russian Turtle Tank

Updated on Jun 17, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin demanded Ukraine turn over four oblasts while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for a just and lasting peace.

Around The Globe

Ukraine Situation Report: Dueling Peace Plans That Are Worlds Apart Ukraine Situation Report: Dueling Peace Plans That Are Worlds Apart

Updated on Jun 15, 2024

These before and after satellite images from Planet labs shows that Russian Su-34 Fullbacks may have been damaged in a Ukrainian drone attack.

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Ukraine Strikes Blow To Russian Su-34 Fullback Base Ukraine Strikes Blow To Russian Su-34 Fullback Base

Updated on Jun 14, 2024

Russia has moved its S-500 Prometheus air defense system to Crimea, says Ukraine's spy boss.

S-500 Prometheus Air Defense System Now Protecting Russia’s Kerch Bridge: Ukraine’s Spy Boss S-500 Prometheus Air Defense System Now Protecting Russia’s Kerch Bridge: Ukraine’s Spy Boss

Posted on Jun 13, 2024

Argentina's Super Etendards could be sent to Ukraine under new plan, but major questions remain.

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Argentinian Super Etendard Strike Jets Planned For Transfer To Ukraine: Report Argentinian Super Etendard Strike Jets Planned For Transfer To Ukraine: Report

Posted on Jun 12, 2024

Russia said its troops had started the second stage of drills to practise the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons alongside Belarusian troops after what Moscow said were threats from western powers. The ministry said the drills were aimed at ensuring that the two countries’ military personnel and equipment were ready to protect their sovereignty and territorial integrity.

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Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Resumes Tactical Nuke Drills Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Resumes Tactical Nuke Drills

Posted on Jun 11, 2024

A Russian operative controls a captured Ukrainian tank via remote controls.

Russia Is Testing A First Person View Remote Controlled Tank Conversion In Ukraine Russia Is Testing A First Person View Remote Controlled Tank Conversion In Ukraine

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jun 11, 2024

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U.S. Army Officer Confirms Russian A-50 Radar Jet Was Shot Down With Patriot Missile U.S. Army Officer Confirms Russian A-50 Radar Jet Was Shot Down With Patriot Missile

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

Ukraine’s battle-worn fleet of Su-25 Frogfoot ground-attack aircraft has run out of unguided munitions, a reflection of the huge number of sorties and prolific range of targets these jets are being tasked against. Meanwhile, the aircraft are now relying on Western-provided precision-guided weapons, a reflection of the demands of the war that are driving innovation in the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This is among the revelations from a senior Ukrainian Air Force official, interviewed recently, which provide some fascinating insights into the air war with Russia.

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Ukrainian Su-25 Frogfoots Now Using French Hammer Guided Bombs After Exhausting Rocket Stocks Ukrainian Su-25 Frogfoots Now Using French Hammer Guided Bombs After Exhausting Rocket Stocks

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

Air

Su-57 Felon Targeted In Ukraine Strike Seen In New Higher-Resolution Satellite Images Su-57 Felon Targeted In Ukraine Strike Seen In New Higher-Resolution Satellite Images

Posted on Jun 10, 2024

Both Ukrainian and Russian sources say an Su-57 Felon new-generation fighter was struck for the first time.

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Su-57 Felon Struck Deep Inside Russia, Ukraine’s Spy Agency Claims (Updated) Su-57 Felon Struck Deep Inside Russia, Ukraine’s Spy Agency Claims (Updated)

By Howard Altman, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jun 9, 2024

There are conflicting reports about what was struck in Luhansk City during an ATACMS attack.

Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Fly Over Deadly ATACMS Missile Strike In Luhansk Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Fly Over Deadly ATACMS Missile Strike In Luhansk

Posted on Jun 8, 2024

France has formally announced plans to transfer Mirage 2000-5 fighters to Ukraine and to try pilots to fly them.

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Mirage 2000 Fighters To Be Sent To Ukraine From France Mirage 2000 Fighters To Be Sent To Ukraine From France

Posted on Jun 6, 2024

ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 05: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - ' KREMLIN PRESS OFFICE / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with the representatives of the management of global news agencies as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), at Lahta Center on June 05, 2024 in St.Petersburg, Russia. During the meeting on Wednesday, Putin called Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip 'the total destruction of the civilian population.' (Photo by Kremlin Press Office/Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Putin Threatens To Supply Weapons To “Regions” For Retaliatory Strikes On Western Targets Putin Threatens To Supply Weapons To “Regions” For Retaliatory Strikes On Western Targets

By Oliver Parken, Howard Altman

Posted on Jun 6, 2024

DONETSK OBLAST, UKRAINE - MAY 1: A drone operator, a Ukrainian soldier of the 56th Motorized Brigade with the call sign "Indianets", prepares a combat FPV drone in the Bakhmut area on May 1, 2024 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Ukrainian drones operators of the 56th Motorized Brigade are using combat FPV drones to destroy enemy targets and conduct round-the-clock reconnaissance in the Bakhmut area. (Photo by Yevhenii Vasyliev/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)

Competition To Supply Ukraine With FPV Drones Gets Underway Competition To Supply Ukraine With FPV Drones Gets Underway

By Oliver Parken

Posted on Jun 4, 2024

A SAM system inside Russia was struck by a HIMARS.

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Ukraine Strikes Long-Range SAM System Inside Russia With U.S. Weapon Ukraine Strikes Long-Range SAM System Inside Russia With U.S. Weapon

Posted on Jun 3, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Forces Push Back In Kharkiv Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv’s Forces Push Back In Kharkiv

Posted on Jun 3, 2024

Ukraine released satellite imagery it says showed two Russian ships damaged by U.S. donated ATACMS.

Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around Missile Strike On Kerch Ferries Ukraine Situation Report: Claims Swirl Around Missile Strike On Kerch Ferries

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on May 31, 2024

Ukraine can now use long-range weapons from the U.S. to strike targets in Russia near Kharkiv.

Ukraine Can Now Use U.S.-Supplied Weapons To Strike Inside Russia Ukraine Can Now Use U.S.-Supplied Weapons To Strike Inside Russia

Posted on May 30, 2024

New video purports to show the first Russian FPV drone attack on a Ukrainian sea drone.

Russian FPV Drone Seen Attacking Ukrainian Uncrewed Surface Vessel For The First Time Russian FPV Drone Seen Attacking Ukrainian Uncrewed Surface Vessel For The First Time

Posted on May 30, 2024

Russia has presented its latest take on the bizarre-looking ‘turtle tank’ concept, with a main battle tank now adapted as an armored personnel carrier, complete with the now familiar sheet-metal carapace. The new development provides another example of Russia repurposing vehicles to meet battlefield demands but also suggests deeper difficulties in fielding new-build, purpose-designed armored personnel carriers.

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Russia Now Building ‘Turtle Tank’ Armored Personnel Carriers Russia Now Building ‘Turtle Tank’ Armored Personnel Carriers

Posted on May 29, 2024

In a major new development for the Ukrainian military, Sweden is to donate it Saab 340 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft equipped with Erieye radar. The aircraft is being provided as part of Sweden’s biggest military aid package for Ukraine so far and they will bring an entirely new capability for the Ukrainian Air Force, providing much enhanced air and sea surveillance and working together with its forthcoming F-16 fighters.

Ukraine Getting Swedish Airborne Early Warning Radar Planes Is A Big Deal Ukraine Getting Swedish Airborne Early Warning Radar Planes Is A Big Deal

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on May 29, 2024

Satellite imagery looks to show a recent Ukrainian strike targeted a prized Russian long-range radar system.

Prized Russian Long Range Radar System Attacked In Eastern Ukraine Prized Russian Long Range Radar System Attacked In Eastern Ukraine

Posted on May 29, 2024

Air

Ukraine Situation Report: First Of 30 Belgian F-16s To Be Delivered “This Year” Ukraine Situation Report: First Of 30 Belgian F-16s To Be Delivered “This Year”

Posted on May 28, 2024

The first official photos have appeared showing a Soviet-era ground-based air defense system upgraded with Western surface-to-air missiles — a so-called ‘FrankenSAM.’ The images, published by Ukraine’s Operational Command East, show a tracked self-propelled Buk-M1 system — known in the West as SA-11 Gadfly — which is said to have been adapted to fire the RIM-7 Sea Sparrow, a missile that previously provided point defense for numerous NATO and allied warships.

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Ukraine’s FrankenSAM That Uses RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missiles Breaks Cover Ukraine’s FrankenSAM That Uses RIM-7 Sea Sparrow Missiles Breaks Cover

Updated on May 28, 2024

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Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tanks Get Elaborate ‘Cope Cages,’ Soviet Explosive Reactive Armor Ukrainian M1 Abrams Tanks Get Elaborate ‘Cope Cages,’ Soviet Explosive Reactive Armor

Posted on May 25, 2024

Ukraine is one of three countries, along with Bulgaria and Japan, that will recieve a new tranche of Small Diameter Bombs under a $6.9 billion contract with Boeing.

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Says It’s Using Air-Launched Small Diameter Bombs Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Says It’s Using Air-Launched Small Diameter Bombs

Posted on May 24, 2024

Detonation of a Russian S-300 or S-400 air defense system after it came under attack from ATACMS ballistic missiles.

ATACMS Obliterates Russian Air Defense System As It Desperately Tries To Defend Itself ATACMS Obliterates Russian Air Defense System As It Desperately Tries To Defend Itself

Posted on May 24, 2024

Satellite imagery confirms an attack on a Russian strategic early warning radar site, which could point to a new and worrisome dimension to the conflict around Ukraine.

Strike On Russian Strategic Early Warning Radar Site Is A Big Deal Strike On Russian Strategic Early Warning Radar Site Is A Big Deal

Posted on May 24, 2024

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Russia’s Small Diameter Bomb-Like Weapon Seen In Action For The First Time Russia’s Small Diameter Bomb-Like Weapon Seen In Action For The First Time

Posted on May 23, 2024

KHARKIV REGION, UKRAINE - MAY 18: A mortar unit with a 120 mm mortar prepares to perform a combat mission on May 18, 2024 in the Kharkiv region, near the border with Russia. Ukrainian soldiers from the 92nd assault brigade were involved in holding back the Russians on the border with Russia. In recent days Russian forces have gained ground around the Kharkiv region, which Ukraine had largely reclaimed in the months following Russia's initial large-scale invasion in February 2022.

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Advances On Vovchansk Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Advances On Vovchansk

Posted on May 20, 2024

While the situation is clearly still confused, multiple reports suggest that one or perhaps two Russian Navy vessels have been seriously damaged or destroyed in the latest Ukrainian attack on the Black Sea Fleet. The two vessels in question are the Project 22800 Karakurt class missile corvette Tsiklon and the Project 266M Akvamarin class minesweeper Kovrovets.

Rumors Swirl Around Attacks On Russian Black Sea Fleet Warships (Updated) Rumors Swirl Around Attacks On Russian Black Sea Fleet Warships (Updated)

Posted on May 20, 2024

Ukraine has launched large-scale drone attacks against Russia.

Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Launches Massive Drone Attack On Russia Ukraine Situation Report: Kyiv Launches Massive Drone Attack On Russia

Posted on May 17, 2024

US Army Green Berets are getting specialized drone training ahead of a rotational deployment that could include temporary training stint in Ukraine.

Green Beret A-Teams Training On FPV Drones Being Driven By War In Ukraine Green Beret A-Teams Training On FPV Drones Being Driven By War In Ukraine

Posted on May 17, 2024

The War Zone has now obtained additional high-resolution imagery better showing the extent of the destruction at Russia's Belbek Air Base from recent Ukrainian strikes.

MiG-31 Foxhounds Confirmed Destroyed In New Imagery Of Belbek Air Base MiG-31 Foxhounds Confirmed Destroyed In New Imagery Of Belbek Air Base

Posted on May 17, 2024

Satellite imagery of Russia's Belbek Air Base on the occupied Crimean Peninsula shows damage from Ukrainian strikes earlier this week.

Damage To Russia’s Belbek Air Base In Crimea Seen After Ukrainian Strikes Damage To Russia’s Belbek Air Base In Crimea Seen After Ukrainian Strikes

Posted on May 16, 2024

A picture emerging on social media of a Patriot mock-up sparked conspiracy theories about Ukraine selling a system to China.

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Mock-Up Patriot System Sparks China-Ukraine Conspiracy Theories Mock-Up Patriot System Sparks China-Ukraine Conspiracy Theories

Posted on May 15, 2024

Wreckage of S-400 engagement radar at airbase of Belbek in Crimea, May 15, 2024.

Russia’s Belbek Airbase In Crimea Hammered By Ukrainian Long-Range Strike (Updated) Russia’s Belbek Airbase In Crimea Hammered By Ukrainian Long-Range Strike (Updated)

Posted on May 15, 2024

Recent imagery provides our best views so far of Russia’s modern Kh-38M air-to-ground missile, apparently employed in the war in Ukraine. Previously, various videos had been released showing airstrikes that purportedly involved Kh-38Ms, but new photos show, in some detail, the missile carried under the wing of Su-34 Fullback strike fighters, seemingly taking part in combat sorties.

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Our Best Look At Russia’s Kh-38 Missile Now Being Used In Ukraine Our Best Look At Russia’s Kh-38 Missile Now Being Used In Ukraine

Posted on May 14, 2024

A Ukrainian self-propelled howitzer 2S1 Gvozdika drives past a damaged car on a road in the Vovchansk district, Kharkiv region, on May 12, 2024, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of people have been evacuated from border areas in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, as Russia kept up constant strikes on a key town as part of a cross-border offensive, officials said on May 12, 2024. The surprise Russian attack across Ukraine's northeastern border began on Friday, with troops making small advances in an area from where they had been pushed back nearly two years ago.

Ukraine Situation Report: “Fierce Battles” Rage In Kharkiv Region Ukraine Situation Report: “Fierce Battles” Rage In Kharkiv Region

Posted on May 13, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Launches Offensive In Kharkiv Region Ukraine Situation Report: Russia Launches Offensive In Kharkiv Region

Posted on May 10, 2024

KH-101s are now being fired at Ukraine with two warheads onboard.

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Russia Now Firing Kh-101 Cruise Missiles Modified With Two Warheads At Ukraine Russia Now Firing Kh-101 Cruise Missiles Modified With Two Warheads At Ukraine

Posted on May 8, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: Half Of North Korean Missiles Used By Russia Failed, Kyiv Says Ukraine Situation Report: Half Of North Korean Missiles Used By Russia Failed, Kyiv Says

Posted on May 7, 2024

Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Drills In Response To Western “Threats” Putin Orders Tactical Nuclear Drills In Response To Western “Threats”

Posted on May 7, 2024

Russian 'turtle tank' seen operating with additional cage armor and an attached mine roller

New Russian Turtle Tank With Cage-Like Armor Emerges On Ukrainian Battlefield New Russian Turtle Tank With Cage-Like Armor Emerges On Ukrainian Battlefield

By Oliver Parken

Posted on May 6, 2024

In a most unusual development in the Black Sea ‘drone war,’ Ukraine appears to have begun arming uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), better known as drone boats, with heat-seeking air-to-air missiles. The adaptation seems to have been made to provide the USVs with protection against the Russian helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft that are increasingly being used to counter them, although many questions remain about how these newly added weapons are intended work.

Ukrainian Drone Boats Now Armed With Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles Ukrainian Drone Boats Now Armed With Adapted Air-To-Air Missiles

Posted on May 6, 2024

Air

JDAM-ER Winged Bombs With Seekers That Home In On GPS Jammers Headed To Ukraine JDAM-ER Winged Bombs With Seekers That Home In On GPS Jammers Headed To Ukraine

Posted on May 4, 2024

Ukraine will be allowed to use U.K.-donated Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles in Russia, according to the Guardian.

Ukraine Situation Report: U.K. Says Its Donated Weapons Can Be Used To Hit Targets In Russia Ukraine Situation Report: U.K. Says Its Donated Weapons Can Be Used To Hit Targets In Russia

Posted on May 3, 2024

ATACMS cluster munitions struck a Russian training ground in Luhansk Oblast about 50 miles from Ukrainian lines.

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ATACMS Volley Strikes Mass Of Russian Troops Training In Eastern Ukraine ATACMS Volley Strikes Mass Of Russian Troops Training In Eastern Ukraine

Posted on May 1, 2024

Israel is mothballing its Patriot air defense systems, will Ukraine get them?

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Could Ukraine Get Israel’s Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries? Could Ukraine Get Israel’s Mothballed Patriot Air Defense Batteries?

Posted on Apr 30, 2024

Ukraine is losing ground as it awaits for badly needed ammunition.

Ukraine Situation Report: Frontline Defenses Deteriorating Under Russian Pressure Ukraine Situation Report: Frontline Defenses Deteriorating Under Russian Pressure

By Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

Ukraine May Now Be Using WWI-Style Air Combat Tactics Against Drones Ukraine May Now Be Using WWI-Style Air Combat Tactics Against Drones

By Thomas Newdick, Howard Altman

Posted on Apr 29, 2024

Ukraine Situation Report: M1 Abrams Tanks Withdrawn From The Fight, Officials Say Ukraine Situation Report: M1 Abrams Tanks Withdrawn From The Fight, Officials Say

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

Ukraine appears to have converted a light aircraft to serve as a remote bomber.

Ukraine Appears To Be Using Light Planes Converted Into Reusable Bomber Drones Ukraine Appears To Be Using Light Planes Converted Into Reusable Bomber Drones

Posted on Apr 26, 2024

The Ukrainian Air Force is using iPads, or similar tablets in the cockpits of its Soviet-era jets to enable rapid integration of modern Western air-to-ground weapons — something that TWZ predicted back in 2022. This has been confirmed by Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Dr. William LaPlante. While many questions remain about the tablet and how it works, there’s now more footage showing it fitted in cockpits.

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Ukrainian Fighter Jets “Using iPads” To Control Western Weapons Ukrainian Fighter Jets “Using iPads” To Control Western Weapons