One million shells in eight months — Czech ammo push for Ukraine reaches milestone as Trump–Putin talks loom
The Czech Prime Minister revealed the figure during a coalition-of-the-willing meeting just days before the Alaska summit.
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Drone attacks span 10 Russian oblasts as Azot plant targeted for second time
Russian air defense intercepted 105 drones overnight as attacks hit the Nevinnomyssk Azot chemical plant, which supplies materials for artillery shell production, for the 2nd time in two months.
Ukraine gets 850,000 Czech shells in 2025, but new government may freeze further shipments, despite Russia’s aid boost from North Korea
Czechia’s ammo program powers Ukraine’s defenses, but opposition forces vow to shut it down if they win the vote.
EU delivers two-thirds of promised 2 million artillery shells to Ukraine, while Russia relies heavily on North Korea
Ukraine plans to secure 3 million shells from international partners overall in 2025.
UK intel: Russia’s recent ammo depot loss was self-inflicted, not Ukrainian attack
British assessment found no Ukrainian involvement in the major explosion at Kirzhach that wrecked a vast arms stockpile in April.
EU expects to transfer 2 million artillery shells to Ukraine by the end of the year
EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas revealed that ammunition deliveries to Ukraine have reached the one million mark with plans to deliver another million before 2026.
Germany to deliver 370,000 artillery shells, six wheeled howitzers to Ukraine in 2025
The EU will compensate for at least "a good part of the American support" if there's political will, Maj-Gen Freuding says.
Former Czech PM Babiš’s party vows to stop shell purchases for Ukraine
Czech opposition party ANO threatens to suspend the Prague-led ammunition initiative for Ukraine if it wins October elections, risking vital supply.
Foreign Policy: Russia’s military production cannot keep pace with battlefield losses
FP analysis predicts Russia's war economy will face critical limits by late 2025, as weapon depletion outpaces production despite GDP growth.
Ukraine tests domestic long-range missiles, eyes 2025 for full production launch, says defense official
Flight tests of domestically developed cruise and ballistic missiles are yielding positive results, according to defense export chief Oleksii Petrov in an interview to OBOZ.UA.
Over one-third of ammo planned under Czech initiative delivered to Ukraine, says envoy
Ukrainian Ambassador hopes the initiative would extend into 2025, also supporting Ukraine's domestic ammunition production.
Russian artillery superiority decreases from 8:1 to 3:1, Ukrainian defense official says
The official stressed the importance of foreign support and collaborative ventures to boost Ukraine's military production capabilities, acknowledging the industrial capacity disparity with Russia.
Reuters: India faces Russian pressure over shells used in Ukraine
This tacit support for Ukraine's defense efforts underscores India's delicate diplomatic balance and its growing aspirations in the international weapons market.
Sikorski: Poland to rectify delay in supporting Czech shell initiative for Ukraine
As Poland remains the only country yet to contribute to a Czech initiative for purchasing artillery shells for Ukraine, its FM Sikorski explains the delay, citing a responsible official's arrest, and pledges 100 million euros in support over two years.
Ukraine doubles weapons production in 2024, focuses on drones and shells, PM says
Prime Minister Shmyhal highlighted partnerships with international defense companies, the development of long-range systems, and the establishment of joint ventures as key components of this growth.
UK signs $ 392 mn deal for artillery shells to support Ukraine
The British initiative to sign a contract will supply 120,000 artillery shells to Ukraine.
Slovakia boosts ammunition production, indirectly aiding Ukraine despite official stance
Slovakia increases ammunition production, aiding Ukraine indirectly while officially opposing military assistance, aiming for economic growth through defense industry.
Czech initiative to deliver 100,000 artillery shells to Ukraine by summer end
Czech FM announced that through a Czech-led initiative involving 18 countries, with 15 contributing, 100,000 artillery shells will be delivered to Ukraine in July-August, with plans for 500,000 shells by year-end.
Reuters: Decades of neglect in West caused 155mm shell crisis for Ukrainian forces
A Reuters investigation uncovers how years of miscalculations and neglect in US and NATO munitions production led to a critical shortage of 155mm artillery shells, undermining Ukraine's ability to defend against Russian forces.
ISW: Western shells still arrive in limited amounts in Ukraine
Western military aid trickles in, easing Ukraine's artillery deficit, but in limited quantities, decreasing Russia's artillery advantage somewhat but not substantially impacting frontline situation yet, ISW says, referring to Ukraine's defense official.