29 April News

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Allies are helping build up Ukraine's arsenal. Here are some of the weapons being sent.
The United States and its allies are ramping up their military support for Ukraine, sending a wide variety of defensive weapons meant to hold off Russia's advances.
Ukraine Situation Report: Russia's New Offensive Is Already Behind Schedule U.S. Says
One U.S. official said the battles raging in eastern Ukraine could turn into a "knife fight."
Ukraine Wants F-16s, But USAF Officials Say That’s ‘Not A Recipe for Success’ - Air Force ...
Ukraine is calling for modern American fighter jets, but senior Air Force officials say that American F-16s are not in the cards.
Video shows rigged Ukrainian drone dropping bomb on Russian troops
Ukrainian forces fighting against Russia's invasion have begun to weaponize cheap consumer drones to fight back. A video published by Ukrainian forces on
Florida Guardsmen heading to Germany to continue training Ukrainian troops
The 160 soldiers left Ukraine in February, but have stayed in Europe.
Ukraine says Russia taking 'colossal losses' in eastern battle
Ukraine acknowledged on Friday it was taking heavy losses in Russia's assault in the east, but said Russia's losses were even worse, as U.S. President Joe Biden called on Congress to send ...
Russia sharpens warnings as the U.S. and Europe send more weapons to Ukraine
Russian criticism of Western military aid to Ukraine is not new. But recent rhetoric reflects efforts to build public consensus for the need of a protracted — if not existential — war with the ...
Ukraine is relying on its secret weapon in the war against Russia: Trains
Rail has played a pivotal role for both sides of the war, and it may help explain the failure of Russian forces to win control of the country.
F-35 Pilot: NATO Could ‘Completely Destroy the Russian Forces’
Pilot Billie Flynn has done it all in the F-35 ... but not everyone is going to like what he has to say.
About 48 million Euros from the EU will be Directed to Ukrainian Refugees in Bulgaria - ...
About 48 million euros of the 148 million euros Bulgaria received from the European Union will be directed to Ukrainian refugees in our country. This was commented by the Deputy Prime Minister for ...
| Polska Agencja Prasowa SA
Poland and the Czech Republic will jointly apply to the European Union for additional funds to cover the costs of hosting Ukrainian refugees, Mateusz Morawiecki, the Polish prime minister, said after ...
Sweden to boost military on Gotland amid Russia fears
Sweden's government said on Friday it had put aside up to 1.6 billion Swedish crowns ($163 million) to strengthen its military infrastructure on the strategically important island of Gotland in ...
Buggy vehicles sporting roof-mounted ATGM face Russian tanks
Over the past week, various photos of Ukrainian buggy-type sporting roof-mounted anti-tank guided missiles [ATGM] have been circulating on social media.
‘Ghost of Kyiv’ killed in battle, identity revealed
The Ukrainian fighter pilot hailed as the “Ghost of Kyiv” after reportedly shooting down dozens of Russian aircraft has been killed in battle.
Ukraine accuses Russian forces of seizing 2,000 artworks in Mariupol
City council is reportedly preparing materials to initiate criminal proceedings over mass cultural looting
Denmark approves delivery of M113 tracked armored vehicles and ammunition to Ukraine | Defense News ...
Denmark agrees to the delivery of M113 tracked Armored Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicles, anti-tank mines, and mortar shells to Ukraine
Germany considers sending howitzers to Ukraine - security source
Germany is considering sending long-ranged howitzers to Ukraine, a security source told Reuters on Friday, confirming a report published by Welt am Sonntag newspaper only days after Berlin first ...
North Carolina National Guard to lend support to Ukraine
The Army National Guard is providing M-113 armored personnel carriers as part of a larger U.S. support package to Ukraine.
Much of Europe is facing stagflation. France is already there
The European economy slowed in the first three months of the year due to a combination of soaring inflation and early fallout from the war in Ukraine.
Invasion Day 64 – Summary - MilitaryLand.net
The summary of the 64th day of Russian invasion to Ukraine, as of 22:00 – 28th of April 2022 (Kyiv time). Day summary: Ukrainian forces made small gains near Kharkiv and managed to stop the Russian ...
IT2EC 2022: NATO and UK MoD deploy in numbers to Europe | Shephard
NATO exercises planned for this summer reflect a heightened posture and the need to send a message to Moscow — but are they sustainable?
UK Deploys 8,000 Troops to Europe to Deter 'Russian Aggression'
The UK government said it was deploying about 8,000 troops for exercises across eastern Europe in a show of strength.
Ukraine news live: Putin launches 'dangerous' missile strike during UN chief trip; ...
Ukraine latest as one British national killed and one missing in Ukraine; Russia bombards Kyiv during visit by UN chief; President Joe Biden asks Congress for an additional $33bn to help Ukraine.
Ukrainian Battle Buggies Are Out To Kill Russian Tanks
Little all-terrain buggies that are heavily armed offer a David-and-Goliath conundrum to the Russian military in Ukraine.
Ukraine slams Kyiv attack amid new Mariupol rescue effort
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of trying to humiliate the United Nations by raining missiles on Kyiv during a visit to the city by the U.N. chief, an ...
Brimstone Precision-Guided Missiles Are Headed To Ukraine Within Weeks
The missiles can be used to engage targets at sea and on land and are the latest British-supplied advanced weapons for Ukraine.
Analysis: Five days that changed the war in Ukraine
This was the week when the war in Ukraine truly transitioned from one nation's bloody fight for liberation against Russia's vicious onslaught to a potentially years-long great power ...
Poland sends 200 tanks to Ukraine as Russia suffers 'colossal' loses
Poland has so-far donated military aid worth $1.6billion to Ukraine, its public radio broadcaster has announced, including more than 200 Soviet-era T 72 tanks, artillery, rockets and drones.
Russia Deploys Military Dolphins to Thwart Ukrainian Underwater Attack
Russia has deployed trained military dolphins at its Black Sea naval base in Crimea to thwart Ukrainian underwater attacks.
Bulgaria: Rally in Support of Sending Military Aid to Ukraine - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
A rally in support of Ukraine was held in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Protesters demand military aid to Kyiv.
Army Guard and reserve leaders want to whip their soldiers into shape
The Army Guard and reserve have unique issues: troops are geographically dispersed and they have fewer days each year to train to meet fitness goals.
Russia-Ukraine war live updates: Kyiv rocked by missile strikes, Moscow makes 'limited' ...
Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, was hit by Russian missile strikes just after the head of the United Nations met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, while Moscow's Donbas offensive made limited ...
Exclusive photo report on Russian airstrike on Kyiv, April 28 - KyivPost - Ukraine's Global ...
Exclusive photo report on Russian airstrike on Kyiv, April 28… - Apr. 29, 2022. By Kyiv Post
Institute for the Study of War
Russian offensive operations in eastern Ukraine made minor advances on April 28. Russian forces attacking southwest from Izyum likely seek to bypass Ukrainian defenses on the direct road to ...