#Military

"Airplanes, like Patriot, can't work without missiles": Ignat declares a systemic shortage of ammunition for all of Ukraine's air defense platforms

Politics 08/24/2026, 20:53

Colonel Yuriy Ignat stated that the missile shortage in Ukraine's air defense extends beyond Patriot to include ground and aviation platforms. On August 23, Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense with the leaders of Northern Europe.

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Ukraine Returns 10 Military Personnel from Captivity Who Were Missing in Action: Details of the Exchange on Independence Day

Politics 08/24/2026, 19:26

On 24 August, Ukraine returned 10 military personnel from captivity via Belarus who had been missing in action on the Donetsk axis. The exchange was timed to coincide with Independence Day and became the second stage of the August series of operations.

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Engineers of J-20 and J-36 stealth fighters warn of AI risks in military aviation

Technology 08/22/2026, 05:19

AVIC Chengdu engineers, developers of the J-20 and J-36 stealth fighters, warned in a scientific paper that AI may embed critical defects in military aviation due to inaccurate data.

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GUR: North Korea sent a new unit of 400 drone operators to Russia, total number of military personnel reached 8.5 thousand

Politics 08/22/2026, 03:19

The GUR of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that North Korea sent a new unit of 400 UAV operators to Russia. The total number of North Korean military personnel in Russia reached 8.5 thousand, and taking into account rotation — 25 thousand.

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Khmara's Team to Include Crackdown on TCC Arbitrariness in Government Action Plan: What the Deputy Minister Stated in the Verkhovna Rada

Politics 08/21/2026, 20:39

Deputy Defense Minister Vasyl Shkurakov stated that the team of the new Defense Minister, Yevhen Khmara, will include measures to address the problem of illegal actions by TCCs in the government action plan.

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NATO Military Committee to visit Ukraine for the first time in eight years: Drapaty discussed priorities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the Committee Chair

Politics 08/21/2026, 20:20

Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Drapaty has spoken with the head of the NATO Military Committee Cavo Dragone for the first time. In October, a delegation of the committee will visit Ukraine for the first time in eight years.

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Ukraine's Ministry of Defense Selected Four New Types of Medical First Aid Kits to Replace Outdated Models

Politics 08/21/2026, 19:18

Ukraine's Ministry of Defense selected four types of medical kits from more than 30 samples to replace outdated ones. Temporary requirements have been formulated, followed by pilot operation on the front lines and tenders via ProZorro.

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The Atlantic: Zelensky allegedly offered plan to shut down Moscow airports with thousands of autonomous drones — M&M's plan put on hold

Politics 08/21/2026, 13:23

Citing anonymous sources, The Atlantic reported on an allegedly prepared plan to attack Moscow airports with thousands of autonomous drones, which is reportedly suspended as of July. The President's Office denied the existence of the plan.

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GBR launches special operation in Ukrainian Armed Forces units: investigating fake service, illegal payments, and soldiers' 'private' work

Politics 08/21/2026, 05:24

Since August 20, the GBR, together with the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, has been conducting a special operation in military units: checking for fake service, illegal payments, and the involvement of soldiers in private work. Indictments will be sent to court against 16 defendants.

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Arsen Zhumadilov Resigns as Head of the Defense Procurement Agency: Last Day of Work — August 31

Politics 08/21/2026, 00:10

The General Director of the Defense Procurement Agency, Arsen Zhumadilov, has submitted his resignation; his last day of work is August 31. Oleg Klyots will become the Acting Director. The departure is linked to a deadlock in procurement procedures.

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Politics 08/20/2026, 18:32

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Denmark Sends Conscription Troops to Greenland for the First Time Amid Dispute With the US

Politics 08/20/2026, 05:09

The Danish military has deployed approximately 100 conscripts from the Schleswig Infantry Regiment to Greenland for the first time. The recruits are joining Operation "Arctic Endurance," launched against the backdrop of the dispute between Copenhagen and Washington.

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NATO Confirms Readiness to Defend US Bases in Europe: What Lies Behind the Alliance's Statement

Politics 08/20/2026, 04:01

NATO has declared its readiness to defend US military bases in Europe. The statement fits within the alliance's course of producing US weapons in Europe and reacting to the conflict with Iran, although experts dispute whether such bases guarantee security for allies.

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Putin calls for preparation for the mass return of military personnel: large-scale employment program after the 'SVO'

Politics 08/19/2026, 20:13

Putin has called for preparation for the mass return of military personnel after the SVO, emphasizing the need for their employment and support for their families. However, intelligence indicates the possibility of the conflict continuing until 2030.

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Threat from Tehran: Iran Prepares Strikes on US Military Bases in Europe

Politics 08/19/2026, 12:40

Iran is preparing attack scenarios against US military bases in Europe, including Bulgaria and Cyprus, in response to potential escalation by the Trump administration. Tehran is also considering sabotage in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Criminal case opened in Odesa against TCC employee for beating a 13-year-old teenager

Incidents 08/19/2026, 11:45

A criminal case has been opened in Odesa against a TCC employee who beat a 13-year-old teenager. The serviceman faces up to 5 years in prison under the assault article, and the department has launched an internal investigation.

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Bundeswehr Awakens: German Army Strength Reaches 13-Year Record

Politics 08/19/2026, 04:11

The strength of the Bundeswehr has reached 186,700 — a 13-year record. Growth is driven by a new recruitment system and plans to open five military bases by 2035.

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Tragedy on the front lines: RUKI VVERH drummer Anatoly Tkach killed

Culture 08/18/2026, 23:56

🎸 Tragedy on the front lines: RUKI VVERH drummer Anatoly Tkach killed. The musician served in the 79th Air Assault Brigade since July 2024. Colleagues and family mourn the loss. #RukiVVerh #AnatolyTkach #Ukraine

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