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thedefensepost.com > 02/03/2026 > russia-resumes-strikes-ukrainian-capital > amp

Russia Resumes Strikes on Freezing Ukrainian Capital

Russia Resumes Strikes on Freezing Ukrainian Capital2+ hour, 43+ min ago   (563+ words) Russia resumed strikes on Kyiv on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said, as a brief truce announced by US President Donald Trump gave way to renewed attacks in freezing conditions. Trump said on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to…...

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thedefensepost.com > 01/19/2026 > czech-republic-aircraft-ukraine

Czech Republic to Send Drone-Hunting Aircraft to Ukraine

Czech Republic to Send Drone-Hunting Aircraft to Ukraine2+ week, 1+ day ago   (244+ words) The Czech Republic has announced plans to supply Ukraine with combat aircraft capable of intercepting drones, Reuters reported. The announcement came during a recent meeting in Kyiv between Czech President Petr Pavel and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Prague "can…...

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thedefensepost.com > 01/19/2026 > ukraine-substantive-talk-us

Ukraine Says Held 'Substantive' Talks With US

Ukraine Says Held 'Substantive' Talks With US2+ week, 1+ day ago   (291+ words) Kyiv held "substantive" talks on security and economic issues with Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff, with more discussions expected in Davos this week, Ukraine's security chief said Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has said he…...

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thedefensepost.com > 01/13/2026 > uk-ballistic-missiles-ukraine

UK to Develop Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine

UK to Develop Tactical Ballistic Missiles for Ukraine3+ week, 37+ min ago   (302+ words) The UK has launched Project Nightfall, a program to develop new ground-launched tactical ballistic missiles for Ukraine aimed at enhancing long-range strike capabilities against Russian forces. The missiles are designed to carry a 200-kilogram (440-pound) high-explosive warhead and strike targets…...

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thedefensepost.com > 01/13/2026 > russian-attack-ukraine-kharkiv

Russian Attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv Kills Four: Governor

Russian Attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv Kills Four: Governor3+ week, 8+ hour ago   (228+ words) A Russian attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv killed four people and wounded several others, the regional governor said Tuesday. He also said six people were wounded in the overnight hit. White helmeted emergency workers could be seen clambering…...

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thedefensepost.com > 01/07/2026 > russia-manpads-armed-shahed

Russia Fields MANPADS-Armed Shahed to Deter Ukraine Counter-Drone Efforts

Russia Fields MANPADS-Armed Shahed to Deter Ukraine Counter-Drone Efforts3+ week, 6+ day ago   (341+ words) The Ukrainian Armed Forces has shot down a Russian Shahed one-way attack drone that was equipped with a man-portable air defense system (MANPADS). This marks the first known instance of a MANPADS-armed Shahed " referred to as Geran in the Russian…...

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thedefensepost.com > 01/06/2026 > ukraine-local-weapons-fielding

Ukraine Approved Fielding of 1,300+ Locally Made Weapons in 2025

Ukraine Approved Fielding of 1,300+ Locally Made Weapons in 20254+ week, 1+ hour ago   (282+ words) Ukraine authorized more than 1,300 new models of domestically produced weapons and military equipment for operational use in 2025. Announced by Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal, the year-end tally includes a 25 percent increase from the previous year, reflecting the accelerated expansion of the…...

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thedefensepost.com > 01/05/2026 > russian-strikes-kyiv-clinic

Patient Killed in Russian Strike on Kyiv Clinic

Patient Killed in Russian Strike on Kyiv Clinic4+ week, 1+ day ago   (628+ words) Russia bombarded Ukraine early Monday with strikes that hit a medical clinic in Kyiv, forcing nighttime evacuations into freezing temperatures and killing two people, including a patient at the facility. The barrage comes on the eve of a diplomatic summit…...

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thedefensepost.com > 01/02/2026 > ukraine-security-talks-kyiv > amp

Ukraine Hosts Talks With Security Allies in Kyiv

Ukraine Hosts Talks With Security Allies in Kyiv1+ mon, 5+ hour ago   (810+ words) Ukraine is hosting security advisers for crunch talks on Saturday as Kyiv insists negotiations are zeroing in on a deal, while Russia claims a deadly New Year strike torpedoed the efforts. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said around 15 countries would attend…...

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thedefensepost.com > 01/02/2026 > russia-blames-ukraine-drone-strike

Russia Blames Ukraine for Deadly New Year Drone Strike

Russia Blames Ukraine for Deadly New Year Drone Strike1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (639+ words) Russia on Thursday said Kyiv was behind a drone strike on a hotel in the Moscow-held part of Ukraine's southern Kherson region that killed at least 20 people celebrating the New Year, accusing it of "torpedoing" peace attempts. The accusation came…...