Western allies prepare for 25th 'Ramstein' summit on Ukraine as U.S. announces major military aid package
A coalition of Western countries is set to convene for the 25th meeting at the U.S. Air Force Base in Ramstein, Germany, on January 7. According to Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is slated to participate in the event.
John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator at the White House's National Security Council, hinted at the potential announcement of a new military aid package for Ukraine in the coming days.
Previously, on December 30, …
Russian forces advance towards Pokrovsk amid heavy casualties
Russian forces continue their advance in the Donetsk region, drawing closer to the city of Pokrovsk. On Friday, January 3, the Ukrainian OSINT project DeepState identified the settlements of Dachne, Novy Trud, and Volkove as captured. These areas lie approximately 5-6 kilometers south of Pokrovsk. A similar situation on the battlefield is depicted by the blog Liveuamap, while the official briefing of the Ukrainian General Staff reported ongoing battles for the village of Novy Trud. …
Russian officer linked to Ukrainian civilian deaths in critical condition after explosion in Russia
A Russian military officer, involved in the killing of civilians in the village of Hroza, Kupiansk district, Kharkiv region, is now in critical condition following an explosion, reported the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
The explosion occurred on January 3 in the settlement of Shuya, Ivanovo region, Russia. Captain Konstantin Nagaiko, the battery commander of the rocket division of the 112th tank brigade of the 1st tank army of the Western Military …
Ukrainian drones hit key Russian facilities in coordinated strikes
On January 4, Ukrainian drones targeted Russia's largest maritime trade port in the Leningrad region, a strategic defense plant "Avangard" in the Smolensk region, and the Baltimor military airfield in the Voronezh region, reports the Telegram channel Astra.
Leningrad region's governor confirmed the attack, stating that air defense forces destroyed a drone near Luga Bay in the Gulf of Finland. Allegedly, there were no damages or casualties reported. Russia’s Defense Ministry claims a total of 16 …
Taiwanese company allegedly aids Russia in precision-guided bomb development for use in Ukraine
Taiwanese company Rung Cheng Suspenparts Co., Ltd. (brand TRC) has emerged as a key supplier in Russia's military efforts, specifically in the creation of precision-guided bombs (KAB) devastating Ukrainian front-line settlements, reports Ukrainian activist Vadim Labas, citing documents allegedly leaked by Chinese hackers.
Known for producing automotive suspension components from carbon steel and aluminum alloys, TRC reportedly also manufactures modules for Russian KABs. These wing modules …