In a notable shift in policy following the recent easing of military equipment export regulations, Japan has agreed to provide domestically produced PAC-3 interceptor missiles to the United States for the Patriot missile defense systems which are planned to be delivered to Ukraine.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Nastaschin said that Moscow will view Tokyo's step as hostile if the Japanese PAC-3 interceptor missiles are delivered to Ukraine. 

The Russian response comes on the heels of …

Two Russian operatives arrested in Slovenia in late 2022 have pleaded guilty to spying for Russia. Based on their guilty pleas, a district court in Ljubljana sentenced the defendants, who presented themselves as Ludwig Gish and Maria Rosa Mayer Munoz, to one year and seven months in prison on Wednesday, July 31.

Yet, having already served their sentences during pre-trial detention, the court also ordered their deportation from the country.

The court's statement detailed the confiscation of “ …

In a recent interview with Le Monde, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized the significant risks of using Western-supplied weapons to strike targets within Russia without prior approval from Western allies. He warned that such actions could jeopardize the future assistance from these partners. For more details, read the full interview on Le Monde.

The Ukrainian leader criticized Western partners for restricting the use of provided weaponry solely for defensive purposes within …

In an unprecedented incident near Donetsk, the Ukrainian Defense Forces reportedly downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using drone technology, as disclosed by Russian military blogger Alexei Voyevoda. This marks the first confirmed case of a helicopter being shot down by unmanned aerial systems.

The downed helicopter belonged to the Russian National Guard and was reportedly hit while preparing for takeoff. The incident occurred a significant distance from the front lines, and the helicopter was …

In a noteworthy episode from the Chernihiv region, Ukrainian defense forces effectively neutralized a Russian sabotage and reconnaissance group without incurring any losses among their own troops. According to an officer of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, known by the call sign "Alex", the Russian team was targeted and eliminated with precision. The event was detailed on his Telegram channel "Officer+".  He further emphasized that not only were the intruders driven out, but the mission was …

In Rostov-on-Don, a 55-year-old driver of the "Azov" regiment, Alexander Ishchenko, has died while in pre-trial detention, as reported during a hearing at the Southern District Military Court on the case of the "Azov" members (), according to Mediazona.

As relayed by Mediazona's correspondent from the courtroom, neither the exact time nor the cause of Ishchenko's death has been disclosed. The Ukrainian Coordination Center for the Treatment of Prisoners of War confirmed Ishchenko's death to the …

According to Dmytro Likhoviy, the spokesperson for the "Tavria" Operational-Strategic Group of Troops, the south has experienced two Russian attacks in recent days. Ukrainian Forces also hit at least three Russian tanks, indicating a renewed intensity at this front.

Russians continue to pressure Ukrainian positions across the entire front line. Now, after a prolonged lull, they have intensified their activities in the Hulyaipole direction in the Zaporizhzhia region. During a marathon broadcast, …

July 30 saw a significant blaze break out at the NPO Avtomatiki defense plant in Yekaterinburg, Russia, engulfing an area of 800 square meters. According to E1.ru, which cited firefighters, the fire started in a workshop dealing with chemical products during welding operations. The flames rapidly consumed the facility, causing the building's roof and walls to collapse.

Later updates from the publication noted that the fire was eventually localized. No injuries have been reported thus far, and …