Category: 6. Opinion

The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine confirmed the attack on the Russian Adygea airbase on 10 October, stating, “Tonight, a fire strike was carried out on the Khanskaya airfield in the Republic of Adygea of the Russian Federation. In particular, the ammunition depot located on the… Continue Reading

The prototype of the Ukrainian An-178-100R military transport aircraft has successfully flown to Poland, as reported by Zbiam. According to the Polish airport’s press service, the aircraft arrived at Bydgoszcz Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport on 9 October. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of… Continue Reading

Russia is actively recruiting women from Africa and South Asia to work in factories producing Iranian-designed attack drones for use in Ukraine, according to a report by AP. The recruitment drive, aimed at filling urgent labor shortages in wartime Russia, has put key weapons production in the… Continue Reading

According to a 9 October report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian forces are ramping up mechanized assaults in Ukraine in a bid to make significant tactical advances before fall weather conditions degrade maneuverability. The report notes that the Russian military command… Continue Reading

Unilever, the global consumer goods giant, has announced the completion of its Russian subsidiary sale to Arnest Group, a local manufacturer of perfume, cosmetics, and household products. This move marks the end of Unilever’s presence in Russia after 2.5 years of Moscow’s full-scale… Continue Reading

Ukraine’s Parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, has passed a law allowing foreigners and stateless persons to hold officer positions in the country’s Armed Forces, National Guard, and State Special Transport Service. This new legislation builds upon a previous law passed on 20 August, which… Continue Reading

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in London on 10 October for crucial talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. The visit is part of Zelenskyy’s ongoing efforts to secure increased military support from Western allies in the face of… Continue Reading

Recently, Ukrainian company Metinvest has developed a solution to protect military vehicles from FPV drone attacks, as part of its “Steel Front” initiative. The steel screens colloquially known as “cope cages,” designed to safeguard tanks and other armored vehicles, offer enhanced… Continue Reading

The death toll from Russian missile attacks on Odesa Oblast’s port infrastructure has risen to seven, as reported by Oleh Kiper, head of the Odesa Oblast Military Administration, on 10 October. The yesterday’s Russian resulted in damage to a civilian vessel, the container ship Shui Spirit,… Continue Reading

France has begun training 2,300 Ukrainian soldiers for the newly formed Anna of Kyiv Brigade, marking a significant expansion of its military support for Ukraine. The comprehensive training program is taking place in the Grand-Est region of eastern France, as announced by French President… Continue Reading