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Head of Ukraine's state-run defense giant steps down after deadly Vyshneve depot explosion
The news follows a major controversy at Ukroboronprom, centered around a deadly explosion at one of its ammunition depots during a Russian attack on the Kyiv suburb of Vyshneve on July 6.
EU's von der Leyen to visit Kyiv on July 15, reportedly with defense agenda
The European Commission is preparing a combined defense support package for Ukraine worth up to 18 billion euros ($21 billion), with announcements on this expected during von der Leyen's visit, TVP World reported.
As sports bodies reopens door to Russia, 9 EU countries back cutting funding to IOC
The call was backed by Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, and Sweden.
Ukraine's parliament dismisses prime minister, paving way for government reshuffle
While President Volodymyr Zelensky portrayed the reshuffle as a "change in political strategy," the actual reasons behind the move, which triggers the resignation of the entire cabinet, remain unclear.
David Arakhamia's long game for power
As the Ukrainian government was engulfed in a major corruption scandal last November, the biggest one in years, a number of lawmakers from President Volodymyr Zelensky's party saw it as a do-or-die moment. The attention was fixed on one man: Andriy Yermak, the president's powerful chief of staff. For years, Yermak had accumulated influence to a degree that frustrated ministers, lawmakers, and even some members of the president's inner circle. Now, as investigators closed in and the political pr
Russian attacks kill 7, injure 78 across Ukraine over past day as Kyiv comes under another ballistic missile strike
Explosions rocked the capital shortly after air raid sirens sounded at 12:15 a.m. local time. Sixteen sites were damaged, including a school and a civilian enterprise, but no casualties were reported in Kyiv, according to President Volodymyr Zelensky.
About Gripen Fighter Jet
The Gripen is a Swedish multirole fighter aircraft manufactured by Saab, designed for operations from short runways and highways with advanced electronic warfare capabilities. Ukraine has expressed interest in acquiring Gripen jets as part of its air force modernization alongside F-16s, which Kyiv received in 2024.
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Robert "Madyar" Brovdi, commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces said that his team had destroyed 10 tankers and four ferries, bringing the total number of destroyed Russian shadow fleet vessels to 90 units this week alone.
