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Russian missile crosses into Poland’s airspace during attack on Ukraine
During a widespread missile attack on Ukraine on the night of Sunday, 24 March, one of the Russian missiles crossed into Polish territory, reported the Polish Armed Forces' Operational Command. The Polish aircraft were scrambled in response to the threat.
The incursion reportedly occurred near the village of Osserdow. "On 24 March at 4:23 a.m., there was a breach of Polish airspace by one of the cruise missiles launched by Russian long-range aviation that same night. The targets of the strikes …
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Construction of Russian military port nears completion in occupied Abkhazia
Construction of a military port in the Abkhazian town of Ochamchira is nearly complete. The Russian military plans to use this facility to station its warships in occupied Georgian territory, as confirmed by aerial surveillance footage aired by Georgian channel TV Pirveli.
The footage, shared by the TV channel on its Facebook page, shows significant activity and ongoing construction at the site. A newly built structure is visible, likely intended to accommodate personnel who will operate the …
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Spain to send additional Leopard tanks to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities
Spain is preparing to dispatch a new shipment of combat tanks to Ukraine, reports Infodefensa citing sources within the country's defense ministry. The delivery will consist of 19 Leopard 2A4 tanks, set to be readied at the Santa Bárbara Sistemas factory in Alcalá de Guadaíra, Seville. The delivery is slated to be in two parts: ten tanks by the end of June, followed by a further nine in September.
The direction for the provision was given by Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, who, …
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Netherlands pledges over 350 million euros for drones and ammunition for Ukraine
The Netherlands commits over 150 million euros for ammunition and 200 million euros for drones to Ukraine, said Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren following the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group, reports Evropeyska Pravda citing the Dutch Defense Ministry.
This funding covers 'air-to-surface class weapons for F-16 fighter jets destined for Ukraine. These munitions will be purchased directly from the industry.
Additionally, the Netherlands is redeploying the previously promised …
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US and Turkey agree on new sanctions enforcement framework against Russian-affiliated companies
Turkey and the United States have agreed on a new framework for enforcing secondary sanctions aimed at companies cooperating with Russ, reports the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet.
Under the new agreement, US authorities will inform Ankara of any companies suspected of dubious activities and request information concerning these suspicions. Should Turkey conduct an investigation and report the findings to the US, "measures will be taken if necessary," according to the paper.
Previously, Washington …