Ukraine's General Staff opts for new brigades over reinforcing existing units to counter Russian military buildup

The Russian Armed Forces have seen an increase of 100,000 troops, facing Ukraine's forces across a 1,300-kilometer front line, speaker of the General Staff, Captain Dmytro Likhoviy, reports. To efficiently hold the line, integrating new forces into existing units isn't deemed viable.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces' General Staff is aware of the expansion of Russia's military, and the extension of the front line plays a crucial role in determining strategy. Moreover, reconstitution of a combat …


Media: German Coalition has collapsed over dispute on supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine

In a dramatic political shakeup, the collapse of Germany's ruling coalition was partly attributed to Chancellor Scholz's reluctance to send Taurus missiles to Ukraine, Berliner Zeitung reports.

In response to a clear appeal from Christian Lindner, whose party consistently backed support for Ukraine, Chancellor Scholz declined, instead proposing a $3 billion financial package to Kyiv. Lindner, the former Finance Minister, retorted that Germany also requires funds and emphasized Ukraine's need …


Ukraine secures over 11,000 electronic warfare systems and 1.8 million drones in major defense procurement drive

In a recent development, contracts worth 1 billion hryvnias ($24 million) were secured in September and October, facilitating swift deliveries, with a portion already completed. The Defense Procurement Agency of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry has signed agreements since the beginning of the year for over 11,000 electronic warfare systems, amounting to more than 6 billion hryvnias ($150 million), according to the Ministry's press service.

Most of the systems have already been delivered to the …


Ex-Ukrainian FM questions Trump's ability to translate rhetoric into action against Russia

In an era where strong political posturing is key, former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba sheds light on whether ex-President Donald Trump could back up his fiery rhetoric with action against Russia. Trump, known for his bold statements to both domestic and international audiences, once threatened to "hit the center of damn Moscow" should Russian President Vladimir Putin invade Ukraine. However, Kuleba suggests this might be more bark than bite, warning Ukrainians to brace for " …


Intensified clashes near Kurakhove signal potential Russian offensive

Amid increasing tensions in the Donetsk region, Ukrainian forces face potential changes in Russian tactics around Kurakhove. According to a Ukrainian military lieutenant with the call sign "Alex," Russian forces might be preparing for a massive offensive in the Kurakhove direction. The lieutenant reported on his Telegram channel, "They might be resupplying or changing tactics—it's not entirely clear yet. The town of Kurakhove itself is being demolished, with strikes from air-dropped bombs, …