#Ukraine Defense

War Budget: Koretsky Asks Ambassadors for 2026 Funding Due to Frontline Realities

Politics 08/04/2026, 01:29

Prime Minister Koretsky announced the need for an emergency revision of the state budget due to frontline realities 🇺🇦💰. The government is asking ambassadors for additional aid for 2026 and plans to use frozen Russian assets. The energy sector is also awaiting €650 million before winter ⚡️

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Anti-drone dome over Kharkiv: how the experimental FPV protection works

Incidents 08/03/2026, 21:57

The Kharkiv Regional Military Administration has launched an experiment to create an "anti-drone dome" made of nets against fiber-optic FPV drones. 7 million hryvnias have been allocated for the first line of defense, with results expected in 3 weeks. If successful, the protection will be scaled to all dangerous areas of the city. 🛡️🚁

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Zelenskyy and Vance Discuss Ukraine's Sky Defense: Focus on Patriot Interceptors

Politics 07/31/2026, 22:03

Zelenskyy held a phone conversation with US Vice President Vance. The main topic was the supply of interceptors for Patriot systems and the protection of Ukrainian skies from ballistic missiles. The parties agreed to continue work on this issue 🇺🇦🇺🇸

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Dome over Kharkiv: Launch of Experimental FPV Drone Defense System

Politics 07/30/2026, 17:31

An experimental defense system against fiber-optic FPV drones is being launched in Kharkiv. The project, developed jointly with the National Guard of Ukraine "Kharkiv", involves creating "domes" of safety and a three-layer city defense. 🛡️🇺🇦

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New Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine: Who Will Be Responsible for NATO Relations and Weapon Supplies

Politics 07/29/2026, 20:54

The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Serhiy Boev as Deputy Minister of Defense for European Integration. 🇺🇦 His task is to turn agreements with NATO and the EU into real weapon supplies and funding. 🛡️ The Ministry of Defense also confirmed the priority of long-range strikes on Russian infrastructure.

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Ukrainian Fire Point shows night launch of a ballistic missile: what is known about the new FP-7 and FP-9

Technology 07/29/2026, 12:07

🚀 Ukrainian company Fire Point showed a night launch of a ballistic missile. Two new models — FP-7 and FP-9 — have been developed, which could become serial already this year. They are cheaper than Western analogues, and FP-9 is capable of striking at 850 km! 🇺🇦💥

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Gripen, Meteors, and Drones: Ukraine and Britain Agree on a New Phase of Military Partnership

Politics 07/25/2026, 13:04

Ukraine and the UK discussed new stages of military cooperation: from the supply of Gripen fighters to the purchase of Ukrainian drones using funds from frozen Russian assets. Kyiv is counting on strengthening air defense to protect the "grain corridor" and critical infrastructure. 🇺🇦🤝🇬🇧✈️

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Zelenskyy announces new plans to defend Ukraine: export diversification and response to strikes on Odesa

Politics 07/24/2026, 22:01

🇺🇦 Zelenskyy announced new measures to protect cities and grain exports following a series of strikes on Odesa. 🚢 Maersk suspended operations in the Black Sea, and dozens of people died on ships. Ukraine is seeking asymmetric solutions.

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How Electronic Warfare Can Disrupt Russian Drones with Mesh Networks: An Analysis by BlueBird Tech Engineers

Technology 07/22/2026, 13:35

🚀 Russian drones use mesh networks to bypass air defenses, but Ukrainian engineers have already found ways to counter them. 📡 EW can disrupt communication and navigation, especially if drones rely on GPS. 🔍 Details from BlueBird Tech experts.

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Eastern Front Awaits Reinforcement: Zelensky Discusses Situation Near Sloviansk and Kramatorsk with Armed Forces Command

Politics 07/21/2026, 19:48

Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the reinforcement of the eastern front with the Armed Forces command, paying special attention to Sloviansk and Kramatorsk. Ukraine is preparing a defensive strategy for August and autumn, adjusting the work of the MIC. 🇺🇦🛡️

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Syrsky Apologizes to Fedorov: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Comments on Conflict Rumors

Politics 07/20/2026, 20:37

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky commented on rumors of a conflict with former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. In his column, the Commander-in-Chief denied personal hostility, apologized for his harshness, and called on society not to reduce the war to a confrontation of personalities. 🇺🇦🤝

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Missile strike on Kyiv: UKRTAC factory destroyed, but team saved

Incidents 07/19/2026, 11:40

🔥 A missile strike on Kyiv destroyed the UKRTAC factory — a key manufacturer of body armor. Founder: "No one died, we will rebuild." 🇺🇦💪 #UKRTAC #Kyiv #MissileStrike

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Sadovy in Lviv: why the mayor stood in support of Fedorov and what this means for the system

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:22

Lviv Mayor Andriy Sadovy personally attended an event in support of the dismissed Minister of Defense, Mykhailo Fedorov. 🏛️ The city head explained his position: it is not about politics, but about preserving technological teams that are critical for defense. 🛡️

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General Khmara as Defense Minister: When the Verkhovna Rada will confirm the candidacy and what will change

Politics 07/17/2026, 23:05

The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine is preparing to confirm Yevhen Khmara as Minister of Defense. Alexander Korniyenko stated that there are enough votes, and the vote could take place as early as mid-August. 🇺🇦🗳️

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Technology Takes Priority: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Appoints Serhiy 'Flash' Beskrestnov as Advisor

Politics 07/17/2026, 21:16

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed renowned military expert Serhiy 'Flash' Beskrestnov as his advisor on defense technology development. 🇺🇦🤖 The specialist in EW and drones will focus on implementing innovations that, according to the President, are saving soldiers' lives on the front lines. The official decree was signed on July 17, 2026. 📄🚀

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Technology as a Survival Factor: Zelenskyy Discusses New Defense Methods with Expert 'Flash'

Politics 07/17/2026, 18:56

🇺🇦 Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with military expert Serhiy 'Flash' Beskrestnov. The President stated that it is precisely technology that saves the lives of Ukrainian servicemen. They discussed new threats and methods of countering enemy 'know-how'. 🤖🛡️

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Project Nightfall: How the UK is Changing the Rules of the Game in Ballistic Missile Development

Politics 07/16/2026, 17:12

🇬🇧 The UK is launching an emergency Nightfall program to develop ballistic missiles. London has shortened the development timeline to 2 years and abandoned American components (ITAR-free) to ensure independent weapon supplies. 🚀🛡️

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Vishneve: Plant executives detained for violating ammunition storage regulations

Politics 07/16/2026, 16:01

The investigation established that ammunition in Vishneve was stored near residential buildings in violation of the law. The General Director and deputy of the enterprise have been detained and dismissed. Zelenskyy ordered a check of the entire defense sector for negligence. 🔥🚨

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