Ukrainian military general calls on citizens to “prepare for war” amid conflict with Russia
Marking the latest development of the conflict in the Donbass region, a Ukrainian military general is said to have urged his fellow citizens to “prepare for war” with Russia. As of mid-March, Russia has deployed more than 100,000 troops near…
Could the Ukrainian army stop Russia in a war. The answer is no.
In a recent speech at the Ukraine Combat Training Center in Yavoriv, U.S. Charge d’Affaires in Ukraine Kristina Kvien warned of the dangers of further military escalation in the current conflict in Donbass. “Let me be perfectly clear – my…
Pope expresses “deep concern” over strengthening Ukrainian army
A member of the Ukrainian armed forces uses periscopes while observing the area at the fighting positions on the separation line near the rebel-controlled city of Donetsk, Ukraine, April 17, 2021. Serhiy Takhmazov, Reuters Pope Francis on Sunday expressed concern…
Russian aggression – Ukrainian military intelligence says Russia will amass 110,000 troops at Ukrainian border by April 20 – UNIAN
Iskander-M short-range ballistic missile systems have already been deployed. REUTERS The head of the Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR MO), Kyrylo Budanov, addressed the parliamentary committee on national security, defense and intelligence. In early March, Budanov told MPs, groups…
Ukraine’s military poses a tougher challenge for Russia than in 2014 – POLITICO
Press play to listen to this article KYIV – When war between government troops and Russian-backed separatists erupted in eastern Ukraine seven years ago, Ukrainian soldiers fought with ragged sneakers and donated paraphernalia. -balls while their inexperienced commanders often panicked,…
Ukrainian army rules out offensive against pro-Russian separatists, World News
Ukraine’s military said on Friday it would not launch an offensive against pro-Russian separatists controlling two regions in the east of the country, amid growing fears of a major escalation in the long-standing conflict. “The liberation of the temporarily occupied…
Two Ukrainian soldiers killed in eastern Ukraine: soldiers
KYIV (Reuters) – Two Ukrainian servicemen have been killed by pro-Russian separatists in eastern Ukraine in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian military said on Tuesday, adding to already escalating tensions. Kyiv said Russia has stepped up its forces near…
US worried about Russian-Ukrainian military tensions
United States President General Mark Milley speaks with Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Ruslan Khomchak and Chief of Staff of the Russian Armed Forces General Valery Gerasimov to express their concern over the Russian troop movements reported at Kiev…
New batch of AFV BMP-2 delivered to Ukrainian army after major reconstruction
Zhytomyr Armored Vehicle Factory (AVF), a state-owned company incorporated within the defense industries conglomerate Ukroboronprom, completed the renovation and modernization of a batch of BMP-2 armored fighting vehicles (AFVs) and delivered the vehicles to the Ukrainian armed forces. According to…
Ukraine’s military strategy calls for replacement of conscription with service in army reserves
The Ukrainian military strategy that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy adopted on March 25 provides for the replacement of conscription by service in the reserves. This is stated in Presidential Decree No. 121 of March 25, the Ukrainian News Agency reports. “Legislative…