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Russian tank losses in Ukraine reaches 4,000

General Staff of Ukraine's Armed Forces has stated that Russia had lost a total of 4,006 tanks since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022. It has been reported by multiple sources...

SAMP/T air defence system operational in Ukraine

The SAMP/T Mamba air defence system, which includes radar and eight Aster missile launchers, is now deployed and operational in Ukraine protecting key installations, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. Macron announced the delivery of...

Russian KA-52 helicopter losses mount in Ukraine

The Russian Aerospace Forces have lost at least seven Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopters in the space of a week as Ukraine continues on with its counteroffensive efforts. The most recent combat loss of a KA-52...

Sweden to train Ukrainian pilots on Gripen fighter aircraft

Sweden has announced that it will provide orientation training for Ukrainian pilots and related aviation personnel on the JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets. This is part of a new military aid package for Ukraine,...

F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots underway

Ukraine is one step closer to acquiring F-16 fighter jets, one of the most advanced combat aircraft in the world after the US and several European countries agreed to train its pilots on the...

Ukraine begins shaping operations ahead of major counter-offensive

The war in eastern Ukraine has entered a new phase as Ukrainian forces have started to conduct "shaping" operations in the south of the country to prepare the battlefield for a major counter-offensive against...

UK to train Ukrainian pilots on NATO-standard fighter jets

The UK has announced a new initiative to train Ukrainian pilots on the use of NATO-standard fighter jets, as part of its ongoing support for Ukraine's defence and security. The training program for Ukrainian pilots...

UK delivers Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine

The UK has confirmed that it has supplied Ukraine with Storm Shadow long-range, air-launched cruise missiles, a move that could significantly alter the balance of power in the ongoing conflict with Russia. The Storm Shadow...