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8 July

A soldier of the artillery crew of the Rifle Battalion special unit of the Main Directorate of the National Police of Ukraine in the Zaporizhzhia region performs a combat mission using a portable rocket launcher ''Partizan'' in the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukraine

Russia Can Survive a Long War. Ukraine Can’t

Russia is historically and strategically built for long wars, and it is adapting to the war in Ukraine faster than the West is responding, giving it a growing advantage.

8 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Belgium, Turkey Join Global Drone Coalition in Support of Ukraine

Belgium and Turkey have joined the International Drone Coalition — an initiative to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

8 July

Rojoef Manuel

Russia Adopts ‘Double-Tap’ Strategy in Civilian Drone Attacks

Russia is stepping up drone attacks in Ukraine using a "double-tap strike" tactic, in which a second strike follows closely after an initial attack, deliberately targeting first responders.

8 July

Friedrich Merz, German federal chancellor

Staff Writer With AFP

Berlin Says China Targeted German Plane With Laser Over Red Sea

Berlin said the Chinese military had targeted a laser at a German aircraft participating in an EU-led mission in the Red Sea.

8 July

Rojoef Manuel

Poland Earmarks $660M to Boost 155mm Ammo Production Through Local Companies

Poland’s Armaments Group is investing in state-owned companies to increase the production of 155-millimeter ammunition for its armed forces.

8 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Army Says Russian Strikes Hit Two Recruitment Centers

The Ukrainian army said Russian strikes targeted two recruitment centers in separate cities, wounding four people.

8 July

Staff Writer With AFP

US to Send ‘More Weapons’ to Ukraine: Trump

President Trump said the US will send additional weapons to Ukraine, after Russia claimed new gains in its grinding war against its neighbor.

7 July

Inder Singh Bisht

Chinese Ran Campaign to Undermine Rafale Sales: French Intelligence

China attempted to inflict reputational damage on the French Rafale fighter jet through its embassies in the aftermath of the May India-Pakistan clashes.

7 July