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Drones

Ukraine Unveils ‘Trident’ Laser Weapon, Capable of Downing Aircraft Beyond 2 km

Ukraine’s cutting-edge weapons industry is also developing a UAV “aircraft carrier” project to launch swarms of drones and enhance deep-strike capabilities.

By Kyiv Post

Dec. 18, 2024

War in Ukraine

ANALYSIS: Russia Could Test Launch Oreshnik Missile Friday Morning – NOTAM

Multiple Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) issued by Russia, alongside US warnings, indicate that Moscow might soon conduct a “test launch” of its new “Oreshnik” missile again.

By Leo Chiu

Dec. 12, 2024

War in Ukraine

‘Air Defenses Should Save Lives, Not Gather Dust in Warehouses’ – Ukraine at War Update for Dec. 11

An IAEA convoy was hit amid strikes in Zaporizhzhia; Russian forces reportedly took advantage of unfinished fortifications; and new developments in the UA weapons industry meant to ‘terrify’ invaders.

By Katie Livingstone

Dec. 11, 2024

War in Ukraine

OPINION: Body Counts and Counterattacks, Transformer Roboboats, America First! And Winning Bigly!

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

By Stefan Korshak

Dec. 10, 2024

War in Ukraine

Biden Secretly Requests $24 Billion for Ukraine Aid

The request has drawn criticism from some Republican lawmakers, who argue that additional aid to Ukraine undermines the possibility of peace talks.

By Kyiv Post

Nov. 27, 2024

War in Ukraine

Washington May Permit US Defense Contractors to Assist Ukraine

The Biden administration has reportedly lifted existing restrictions on US defense contractors sending employees to help maintain US-built weaponry in Ukraine.

By Kyiv Post

Nov. 26, 2024

War in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Heads to South Korea With Weapons Wish List

The delegation plans to meet South Korean officials “as early as Wednesday” with a request for anti-air missiles and artillery systems.

By Kyiv Post

Nov. 26, 2024

War in Ukraine

Eurotopics: Green Light for Ukraine to Use US Weapons in Russia

What motivated the decision, and what effect will it have?

By Eurotopics

Nov. 20, 2024

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

Russia

OPINION: Why the West Must Supply Superior Weapons Now

The “axis of evil” is counting on its quantity of cannon fodder and weaponry to crush its enemies. The West must dispel fears of the “end of history” and respond with superior technological force.

By Leonid Nevzlin

Nov. 14, 2024

Armed Forces of Ukraine

Ukrainian Commandos Use ‘Ancient’ US Guided Howitzer Projectile on Russian Radar

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.

By Stefan Korshak

Nov. 8, 2024

Sweden’s PBV 302 Armored Vehicles Roll into Ukraine, Thrilling Troops with Off-Road Power

With its wide tracks and light ground pressure, this vehicle can traverse soft soils, swamps, sand, and even water obstacles, providing much-needed versatility in the field.

By Alisa Orlova

Nov. 3, 2024

NATO

OPINION: Military Lessons for NATO from the Russia-Ukraine War

By examining Ukraine’s capacity for innovation under immense pressure, students of warfare can gain important insights into the fundamental transformation of modern conflict.

By David Kirichenko

Oct. 13, 2024

EXCLUSIVE

France

Exclusive Video Shows Ukrainian Troops Training in France, Macron Visits AFU Troops

Macron visited a military training camp in France on Wednesday. Some 15,000 Ukrainian soldiers have trained in France with Ceasar howitzers, Alpha jets, and more advanced weaponry and tactics.

By Katie Livingstone

Oct. 9, 2024

Drones

Ukrainian Drone Strike Reportedly Hits Bryansk Ammo Depot Storing N. Korean Weapons

According to Ukrainian officials, the attack targeted the 67th GRAU arsenal, located near the town of Karachev, about 114 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 9, 2024

Lord of War Back in Business – Viktor Bout Facilitates Moscow Arms Deal with Houthis

The Russian arms dealer freed in a 2022 prisoner swap in exchange for a US basketball player has been reportedly expediting a small arms deal with Yemeni Houthi rebels on behalf of Moscow.

By Kyiv Post

Oct. 8, 2024

War in Ukraine

Over 533,000 Pieces of Explosive Ordnance Disposed Since Full-Scale War Began

The State Emergency Services pyrotechnic units respond to safeguard Ukrainians in the aftermath of every Russian attack. Over 4,000 of these explosives are aerial bombs.

By UkrInform

Oct. 5, 2024

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