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Russian Troops Kill top Ukrainian Semiconductor Scientist
Vasyl Kladko, Deputy Director of the V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics Russian troops have shot Vasyl Kladko, an experimental physicist and Deputy Director of the V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics... More of this article »
Russian Troops Kill top Ukrainian Semiconductor Scientist
Russian troops have shot Vasyl Kladko, an experimental physicist and Deputy Director of the V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Vorzel in the Kyiv region. It is unclear... More of this article »
Russian Troops Kill top Ukrainian Semiconductor Scientist
Russian troops have shot Vasyl Kladko, an experimental physicist and Deputy Director of the V.E. Lashkaryov Institute of Semiconductor Physics at the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine in Vorzel in the Kyiv region. It is unclear... More of this article »
Nigeria’s Proforce to Supply Armored Vehicles to Belarus
Nigerian company Proforce has reportedly signed a contract with Belarus for the delivery of defense equipment, possibly, armored vehicles. “With the Proforce deal stamped, Belarus is set to become the first country in Europe... More of this article »
Ukrainian Mines Blockade 50 Foreign Ships in the Azov and Black Seas
Russia has claimed that Ukraine has blocked the movement of 50 foreign ships in the Azov and Black Seas. “Over 6,900 citizens from 16 foreign countries, as well as the crews of more than 50 foreign ships, which are blocked in seaports... More of this article »
US Army Executes Ground Manoeuvers with Long Range Hypersonic Weapon System
Using the first prototype Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) System, US Army’s Bravo Battery Soldiers executed ground movement, round transfers, and established firing capability at Joint Base Lewis McChord Feb. 22-24. Bravo... More of this article »
Ukrainian Project Studied Using Migratory Birds to Spread H5N1 Influenza: Russia Claims
A U.S. funded, Ukrainian biological project named UP-4 studied the spread of infections through migratory birds, including highly pathogenic H5N1 influenza and Newcastle disease. In addition, experiments were carried out with samples... More of this article »
Russian Missile Attack on Ukrainian Military Academy Kills 180 “Foreign Mercenaries”
In perhaps the single deadliest attack on Ukraine so far, Russian Forces today struck at the beseiged country’s Yavorovsky military training ground killing some 180 “foreign mercenaries. “Ukrainian Defense ministry... More of this article »
Syrian Volunteers en masse Sign up to Fight for Russia in Ukraine
Thousands of Syrians wearing camouflage uniforms and holding weapons in their hands have sided with the Russian troops as they take on Ukraine. Rallies are taking place in support of Moscow all over Syria. Soldiers can be seen holding... More of this article »
Russian Forces Intercept 4 Bayraktar TB-2 Drones, 1 Missile While in Flight
Russian Forces brought down 4 Bayraktar TB-2 drones besides a Tochka-U tactical missile, while they were in flight. The equipment used in this offensive action was not specified during a Russian MoD briefing this morning. “During... More of this article »
War Destroying Ukraine’s Military Manufacturing Capability
The war with Russia will undeniably hit Ukraine’s defense manufacturing and procurement projects with foreign countries. In addition, Ukraine which has emerged as an alternative to sanctions-hit Russia for the repair and modernization... More of this article »
Foreign company to Donate 6 AN-158 aircraft to Ukrainian Air Force
A foreign company has approached Ukraine’s state-owned Ukroboronprom to provide the country’s Air Force with six Antonov AN-158 twin-engine passenger aircraft. The company and country to which it belongs has not been identified. Although... More of this article »
Russia to Hand Over Western Weapons seized in Ukraine to Donetsk and Lugansk Militias
Russian President Vladimir Putin has okayed handing over Western-made weapons such as Javelin and Stinger ant-tank missiles seized from the Ukrainian Army to the militias of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics. “As... More of this article »
China Commissions Two New Type 052D Destroyers
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has reportedly commissioned two new Type 052D Destroyers. The destroyers are to be named the Zhanjiang and the Jiaozuo, Chinese military reported Tuesday. After the decommissioning... More of this article »
Russia Threatens to Nationalize Foreign Companies that Ceased Operations over Ukraine War
The “Public Consumer Initiative” has sent a list of foreign companies that could be nationalized in the future to the Russian government and country’s Prosecutor General’s Office. A host of foreign companies including McDonald’s,... More of this article »
Ukraine Offers $1Million Reward to Russians for ‘Stealing’ Combat Aircraft
Ukraine’s state-owned arms manufacturer, Ukroboronprom has offered Russian military personnel a reward of US$1 Million for stealing combat aircraft from the Russian Air Force and $500,000 for bringing in helicopters. “We... More of this article »
China Joins Western Sanctions on Russia, Refuses to Supply Aircraft Parts
China has joined western sanctions against Russia by denying to supply parts for its commercial aircraft. Valery Kudinov, head of the Airworthiness Maintenance Department of Rosaviatsiya aircraft announced China’s refusal to... More of this article »
U.S. Embassy in Ukraine Lists Details of ‘Biological Threat Reduction Program’ in the Country
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine has listed all details of its biological threat reduction program in the country that is currently fighting the Russian forces. The American government says the program aims to “counter the threat of... More of this article »
Kyiv Takes Control of Russian Pantsir Missile System, Destroys Su-25 Jet; Russia Claims 1 Ukrainian MiG-29, 3 Bayraktar TB2 Drones
The Ukrainian military says it destroyed a Russian Iskander-M missile system and a Su-25 jet, while Moscow claimed it knocked down several Ukrainian aircraft. An official Ukrainian military statement said the Su-25 was shot down at... More of this article »
Ukraine was Preparing to Launch Operation in Donbass in March: Russian MoD
The Russian Ministry of Defense has claimed that it received secret documents “confirming” a military operation that Ukraine was planning to conduct in Donbass in March. “Secret documents of the National Guard of Ukraine... More of this article »
HAL Begins Manufacturing Activities of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
India’s state run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) have started manufacturing activities of Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). “HAL in association with ADA has started manufacturing... More of this article »
As Airfields, Aircraft Incapacitated, Ukraine Getting Intelligence from NATO AWACS Claims Russia
Ninety percent of Ukrainian military airfields, where the main part of military aviation was based, have been put out of action. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense spokesperson, Major General Igor Konashenkov, “There are... More of this article »
In Preparation for No-fly Zone in Poland, U.S. Sends PATRIOT SAM Batteries to the Country
The U.S. sent two PATRIOT surface-to-air missile batteries to Poland in preparation to enforce a no-fly zone over that country and parts of its border with Ukraine. Deploying Patriot batteries to Poland will make it difficult for Russian... More of this article »
Turkey-made AESA Radar For F-16 Jets to be Ready by End-2022
The Turkish F-16 jet’s AESA radar prototype, developed by electronics enterprise, ASELSAN is scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year. The AESA Radar will be integrated into the F-16 Block 30 platform in service with... More of this article »
Ukraine Loses MiG-29, Su-27 Jets in War with Russia
The Russian Ministry of Defense shot down two MiG-29 fighters and a Sukhoi Su-27 operated by the Ukrainian armed forces, besides destroying tens of military facilities. Igor Konashenkov, MoD Spokesman, said on Tuesday that Russian... More of this article »
Ukrainians Share Intelligence About Russian Convoys Through Chatbot
Information posted on a Chatbot by Ukrainian civilians about the movement of Russian convoys has led to the destruction of several Russian tanks and armored vehicles. A Russian military convoy was destroyed In the Kiev region yesterday... More of this article »
Paramount Group Configures Mwari Aircraft to Attack High Altitude Drones
South African Paramount Group has equipped its multi-mission Mwari aircraft with anti-drone technologies, enabling it to hunt and kill Medium Altitude and Long Endurance (MALE) Drones which otherwise require expensive ground-based... More of this article »
Turkey-made AESA Radar For F-16 Jets to be Ready by End-2022
The Turkish F-16 jet’s AESA radar prototype, developed by electronics enterprise, ASELSAN is scheduled to be delivered by the end of this year. The AESA Radar will be integrated into the F-16 Block 30 platform in service with... More of this article »
Russian Orion-E Drone Makes its First Kill in Ukraine
Russia’s new Orion-E attack drone, was used to destroy a military facility in Ukraine, marking its debut in the active conflict zone. Video footage released by the Russian defense ministry on March 4 shows the drone, also known... More of this article »
Russian Su-34 Destroyed by Ukraine
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense shared a video on March 6 showing a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber shot down. The Su-34 jet struck at Ukrainian military infrastructure and civilian residents in Kharkiv and Chernihiv, the defense ministry... More of this article »
Israeli F-35 Shot Down 2 Iranian Drones Last Year
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced today their F-35I Adir fifth-generation fighter shot down two Iranian drones enroute to the Gaza strip with a cargo of pistols in March 2021. This the first known interception by the F-35... More of this article »
Poland to Receive American F-16s if it Donates MiGs to Ukraine
The Pentagon is likely to supply F-16 combat jets to Poland if it hands over MiG-29s to Ukraine. NATO rejected Ukraine’s pleas to impose a no-fly zone to halt Russia’s bombing. Its chief Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance would... More of this article »
Sweden Breaks Anti-war Doctrine, Delivers Shoulder-Fired Missile Launchers to Ukraine
Sweden broke its doctrine of not sending weapons to countries in active conflict and decided to deliver AT4 anti-tank missile launchers to Ukraine. “A Ukrainian soldier is now equipped with Swedish-supplied AT4 light anti-tank weapon.... More of this article »
Ukraine Destroys Russian Military’s 290 Tanks, 46 Aircraft and 68 Helicopters
Ukraine’s military claim to have destroyed 290 tanks, 46 aircraft and 68 helicopters used by Russia, while Moscow says it shot down three Ukrainian Su-27 jets. “The total approximate combat losses of the enemy between February... More of this article »
Ukraine Hastily Destroyed Pentagon-Funded Biological Program: Kremlin
Russian forces have discovered that a Ukrainian military biological program funded by the Pentagon was hastily destroyed on February 24, the day Russian troops begain advancing into Ukraine. “We have received documentation from employees... More of this article »
Member of Ukrainian Team Negotiating With Russia Killed upon Suspicion of Treason
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reportedly shot and killed a member of the Ukrainian team negotiating with Russia, Denis Kireyev upon suspicion of high treason. The SBU had “solid proof” of Kireyev’s treason,... More of this article »
Four Ukrainian Su-27 Jets Shot Down, 4 Russian Helicopters Downed
Fur Su-27 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force (UAF) were shot down today in a dogfight with Russian jets near Zhytomyr while one Su-25 was shot down by air defense systems in the Nizhyn area. The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD)... More of this article »
Four Ukrainian Su-27 Jets Shot Down, 4 Russian Helicopters Downed
Four Su-27 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force (UAF) were shot down today in a dogfight with Russian jets near Zhytomyr while one Su-25 was shot down by air defense systems in the Nizhyn area. The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD)... More of this article »
Ukraine’s Largest Warship Scuttled in Mykolaiv City
After Ukraine lost the world’s largest aircraft AN-225 Mriya in the ongoing war with Russia, its Navy’s largest warship has met with the same fate. An image being shared widely on Twitter on March 3 shows the 30-year-old Krivak... More of this article »
Ukrainian Sabotage Group Repelled from Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Plant: Russian MoD
The Russian Ministry of Defense reportedly repelled Ukrainian subversion group that attempted a provocation near the site of the Zaporozhskaya nuclear power plant. “Last night, the Kiev nationalist regime attempted to implement... More of this article »
Russian Tanks Surviving Hits from U.S.-made Javelin Missiles: Russian MoD
Russian T-72 main battle tanks currently operating in Ukraine appear to be surviving hits from the U.S.-made Javelin anti -tank guided missile (ATGM) in service with the Ukrainian Army. Javelins ATGM attack tanks from top down hitting... More of this article »
Russian Tanks Surviving Hits from U.S.-made Javelin Missiles: Russian MoD
Russian tank with a peculiar top canopy in Ukraine Russian T-72 main battle tanks currently operating in Ukraine appear to be surviving hits from the U.S.-made Javelin anti -tank guided missile (ATGM) in service with the Ukrainian... More of this article »
France Deploys Rafale Jets to Poland Amid Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The French defense ministry said Wednesday it has deployed Rafale combat jets to Poland. “The Rafales of the French Air Force (have been deployed) on an air defense mission over Polish territory,” the ministry said in a statement.... More of this article »
Russian Tanks Surviving Hits from U.S.-made Javelin Missiles: Russian MoD
Russian T-72 main battle tanks currently operating in Ukraine appear to be surviving hits from the U.S.-made Javelin anti -tank guided missile (ATGM) in service with the Ukrainian Army. Javelins ATGM attack tanks from top down hitting... More of this article »
Over 100 Ukrainian planes and drones destroyed: Russian MoD
he Russian Ministry of Defense claims to have destroyed more than 100 Ukrainian aircraft since the start of its “special operation” in Ukraine on February 24. In a regular press conference today, ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov... More of this article »
16,000 Volunteers From 16 Countries Coming to Join Ukrainian Foreign Legion
Volunteers from 16 countries are coming to join Ukraine’s foreign legion, Foreign Minister Kuleba said at an online briefing on March 2 without specifying from which countries. The unit is officially called the International Legion... More of this article »
Russian Tu-22M3 Strategic Bomber Dropped 16 Precision Missiles on Kharkiv: Ukrainian MoD
Russian strategic bomber Tu-22M3 has fired 16 precision missiles at targets in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv destroying civilian targets, claimed Ukraine’s defense ministry. The attack on Ukrainian city took place on February... More of this article »
Fresh Supply of Bayraktar TB2 Drones Arrives in Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine announced that new Bayraktar TB2 combat drones have arrived from Turkey and are being deployed in the field. The delivery comes amidst the Russian invasion into Ukrainian borders. These new drones... More of this article »