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War in Ukraine

US to Sell Ukraine 3,350 Missiles as Russia Pushes on

New long-range munitions approved as peace efforts stall, drawing praise from advocates and caution from military experts.

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 29, 2025

War in Ukraine

Industrial Muscle Flex for Rheinmetall: 2 New Bulgarian Arms Plants

Germany’s biggest arms manufacturer is up-scaling shell production for the Russo-Ukraine war at a dizzying pace. Meanwhile the Pentagon is mad US industry can’t do the same thing.

By Stefan Korshak

Aug. 28, 2025

Ukraine

Ukraine Upgrades Neptune Missile That Sank Russia’s Black Sea Flagship

Although Kyiv announced the upgrade months ago, a newly released video highlights the dimensional differences between the older and newer versions of its missile.

By Leo Chiu

Aug. 25, 2025

Ukraine

Can a Flamingo Missile a Day Keep the Russians Away?

The manufacturer of Ukraine’s new long-range missile said the production capacity is one per day at present, with the goal of reaching seven per day by October.

By Leo Chiu

Aug. 21, 2025

Ukraine

Tomahawk Alternatives? Ukraine’s Flamingo Missile Already in Combat, Arms Maker Says

The company’s representative said the missile is more advanced than the US’s battle-tested Tomahawk cruise missiles – which appears to be true on paper, based on the specifications.

By Leo Chiu

Aug. 19, 2025

War in Ukraine

OPINION: The Hit Parade, Red Army Legacy and Dobropillya, Mystery Air Base Burglars

Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

By Stefan Korshak

Aug. 18, 2025

Ukraine

How Far Can Ukraine’s New Flamingo Cruise Missile Fly?

Ukraine’s new Flamingo cruise missile boasts a 3,000-km range – much farther than its drones – capable of striking targets beyond the Urals and well into Russia’s Asian territories.

By Leo Chiu

Aug. 18, 2025

Energy

Russian Bombing of Azeri SOCAR Refinery Sparks Talks of Arming Ukraine

Azeri President Ilham Aliyev also allocated an additional $2 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine on Monday after a weekend call with President Zelensky.

By Antonia Langford

Aug. 11, 2025

Featured

OPINION: July 4 Was a Turning Point. Now Let’s Arm Ukraine to the Teeth

Actual US Military Aid to Ukraine Far Lower Than Official Claims, Economists Find

Crimea Partisans Discover Russian Kalibr Missile Stockpiles in Occupied Sevastopol

India Freezes US Weapons Deals Over Tariff Clash

India has reportedly paused plans to buy US weapons following Washington’s decision to slap a 50% tariff on all Indian imports due to New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil and weapons.

By Leo Chiu

Aug. 8, 2025

War in Ukraine

‘Dangerous Precedent’: US Senate Bill Seeks Full Accounting of Russia’s Chemical Warfare

In a push for global accountability, Senator Adam Schiff introduces legislation seeking to mandate annual report on Russia’s chemical weapons use.

By Alex Raufoglu

Aug. 5, 2025

F-16

US to Make More AMRAAMs – Some Destined for Ukraine

The Pentagon just awarded a $3.5 billion contract to make more Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) fielded by Ukraine’s F-16s – with Kyiv among the listed recipients.

By Leo Chiu

Aug. 1, 2025

Zelensky

Ukraine Approves ‘Large-Scale Agreements’ for US Weapons Shipments, Zelensky Says

Zelensky did not specify what principles the agreements centered on, adding that sanctions and pressure on Russia “can work.”

By TVP World

July 31, 2025

Poland

Energy Giant Fuels Poland’s Drone Industry Investing in New Defense Company

One of Poland’s largest energy companies, Unimot, will hold 40% of the shares, PZL Sędziszów will hold 10%, and the Ukrainian partner will have the remaining 50%

By TVP World

July 29, 2025

Drones

Ukraine Equips New Interceptor Drone With 6-Barrel Shotgun

The drone uses modified shotgun cartridges that use a countercharge to compensate for any recoil – especially crucial to unbalance a hovering drone when the weapon is fired in mid-air.

By Leo Chiu

July 28, 2025

Russia

Drones Slam Russian Defense Hub in Stavropol, Spark Fires at Two Major Tech Factories

At least four drones were involved in the early-morning assault, which damaged two major defense and technology factories, including a top drone manufacturer and military electronics producer.

By Alisa Orlova

Updated: July 26, 2025

Ukraine

US Grants $4 Billion Arms Loan to Poland as NATO Tensions Rise

Washington has pledged a $4 billion loan guarantee to Poland, supporting its purchase of US-made weapons as Warsaw ramps up military spending near the Ukrainian front.

By Kyiv Post

July 25, 2025

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