Ukraine

Nov- 2024 -

18 November

War

Ukraine to Receive Sixth IRIS-T Air Defense System From Germany This Year

Germany will deliver the sixth planned IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine by the end of this year, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

18 November

Land

Slovenian troops from the 45 Center for Tracked Combat Vehicles (CGBV), operate M-84 main battle tanks during Exercise Allied Spirit IV at the U.S. Army’s Joint Multinational Training Center in Hohenfels Training Area, Germany (JMRC HTA), Jan. 21, 2016. The Slovenians partnered with U.S. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment to play opposition forces during the training. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brianne Roudebush/Released)

Rojoef Manuel

Ukraine to Receive Yugoslavian Military Vehicles From Croatia

The Croatian government is sending Yugoslavian military vehicles to Ukraine in support of its defenses against Russia's invasion.

18 November

Americas

US President Joe Biden, right, and Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Ukraine's president, during a meeting in Washington on September 2024.

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden Clears Ukraine for Long-Range Missile Strikes Inside Russia

US President Joe Biden has cleared Kyiv to use long-range American missiles against military targets inside Russia.

18 November

Europe

Pernach remotely controlled weapon station

Joe Saballa

Ukraine Approves Military Use of ‘Pernach’ Remote Weapon Station

The Ukrainian Ministry of Defence has authorized the operational deployment of the domestically-built “Pernach” remotely controlled weapon station within its armed forces.

17 November

Air

The Polish Armed Forces show off air defences in Warsaw, Poland on 12 August, 2024. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto) (Photo by Jaap Arriens / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP) RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Staff Writer With AFP

Poland Scrambles Jets During Russia’s Missile Attack on Ukraine: Army

Poland said it had scrambled fighter jets and mobilized all available forces on Sunday in response to a "massive" Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine.

16 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Slams Scholz After First Call With Putin in Two Years

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Germany's Olaf Scholz on Friday of playing into the hands of Russian President Vladimir Putin after the chancellor spoke by phone to the Kremlin chief for the first time in almost two years.

14 November

Commentary

Iranians lift up a flag and the mock-up of a missile during a celebration following Iran's missiles and drones attack on Israel, on April 15 2024, at Palestine square in central Tehran

Thomas Bergeson and Jonathan Ruhe

Iran’s Missiles Push It Closer to Russia — at the West’s Expense

Iran’s increasing military support for Russia, particularly through the supply of missiles, is exacerbating tensions in both Europe and the Middle East.

14 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia Says Seized Another Village in East Ukraine

Russia said it captured another village in east Ukraine, closing in on the town of Kurakhove after months of steady advances.

13 November

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Ukraine Claims Crimea Attack That Killed Russian Military Official: Kyiv Source

Ukraine orchestrated an attack on the annexed Crimean peninsula that killed a high-ranking Russian military official, a source in Ukraine's security services said.

12 November

Europe