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The USA, Israel, and Ukraine are negotiating the transfer of up to eight Patriot air defense systems to Kyiv, according to the Financial Times.
Sources indicate that these systems could be transferred from Israel to the USA and then delivered to Ukraine. Until now, Israel has officially declared that it will not provide military aid to Ukraine. However, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last year did not rule out the possibility of transferring the Iron Dome air defense system to Kyiv.
The Pentagon successfully disabled the operation of hundreds of "illegal" Starlink terminals used by Russian forces on the front lines, according to Defense Express. SpaceX actively collaborated with the U.S. military to counter the unauthorized use of these terminals.
Russians were able to acquire communication equipment by ordering through intermediaries and paying with non-Russian bank cards. To address this issue, SpaceX plans to introduce a "white list" system, ensuring that only officially sanctioned Starlink units for the Armed Forces of Ukraine will remain operational, while others will be blocked.
Ukraine has received 50,000 units of ammunition as part of the Czech initiative, according to iRozhlas. This delivery is part of the 180,000 units financed by Germany, as reported by the Czech Ministry of Defense. The total supply of 500,000 projectiles is financially secured and is expected to be delivered in monthly tranches of several tens of thousands each until the end of the year.
President Zelenskyy outlined five key components to increase pressure on Russia during a meeting with EU leaders:
- Military Support: Zelenskyy emphasized the need for artillery, shells, and financing of military supplies, urging EU leaders to ensure all promises of support are kept.
- Air Defense and Long-Range Capabilities: He called for strengthening Ukraine's air defense systems and enabling the country to target deep into Russian territory.
- Confiscation of Russian Assets: Zelenskyy advocated for finding effective ways to confiscate Russian assets in the West and called for the maintenance and strengthening of sanctions against Russian oligarchs.
- Energy Network Protection and Restoration: He requested EU assistance in protecting and restoring Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
- Diplomatic Pressure: Zelenskyy urged for increased diplomatic pressure on Russia through the "peace formula" and the development of a comprehensive plan for its implementation.
These components aim to weaken Russia's war efforts and support Ukraine's defense and recovery
Germany plans to continue and increase the training of Ukrainian soldiers in 2025, as stated by Andreas Marlow, the head of the EU Command.
He noted that starting next year, more Ukrainian army recruits can undergo basic training in Germany. Marlow mentioned that they have received additional training requests as Ukraine continues to mobilize, emphasizing the importance of basic training, which is primarily conducted by Great Britain.
South Korea has announced the expansion of its export controls for Russia and Belarus, adding 243 dual-use items to the list. This increases the total number of controlled goods to 1,402.
The new controls will cover metal cutting equipment, components for optical devices, and sensors, and are expected to be implemented by the end of August. South Korea's National Security Adviser Jang Ho Jin indicated that these measures are linked to the recent strategic partnership agreement between Moscow and Pyongyang
For the first time, Russian forces used a FAB-500 aerial bomb equipped with the UMPK (Universal Modular Gliding and Correcting) system on Kharkiv, according to the Regional Prosecutor's Office.
This bomb is twice as powerful as the previously used KAB and FAB-250 bombs, marking a significant escalation in the intensity of the attacks on the city.
🇱🇹 Lithuania will help Ukraine reform the system of military education.
The First Deputy Minister of Defense emphasized that the training should correspond to the realities faced by servicemen on the battlefield.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that a radiation monitoring station near the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) was destroyed due to shelling.
The station was located approximately 16 kilometers from the Zaporizhzhia NPP. Presently, only 4 out of the 14 such facilities that were operational before Russia's full-scale invasion are still functioning.
In Denmark, 50 Ukrainian specialists have already been trained to service the F-16 aircraft as they prepare to receive the first batch.
The commander of the Danish Air Force, Jan Dam, mentioned that training for the next group of 50 specialists will commence right after the summer break. Additionally, he noted that the first batch of pilots has not yet completed their training.