16 September 2023 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Kyiv Presses Offensive In South, East As Zelenskiy Thanks Allies Latest 'Support Packages' RFE/RL 16 Sep 2023 -- Kyiv said it was continuing offensive operations against Russian forces in the east and south as alarms sounded throughout Ukraine on September 16, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy thanked Western and other allies for helping to make "significant progress" with "defense agreements and other support packages" for his embattled nation.
Ukraine, Russia Both Claim Control of Village Near Bakhmut VOA 16 Sep 2023 -- Ukrainian forces made progress Saturday in their offensive against Russian troops in the east and south, a military spokesperson said, as the two militaries disputed who controlled the village of Andriivka.

Russia's Navy Has A Dry Dock Problem. Again. RFE/RL 16 Sep 2023 -- Five years ago, a massive floating dry dock near the Russian Arctic port of Murmansk accidentally sank and nearly took the flagship of the Russian Navy, the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov, with it.
Russian ambassador tells US to remove sanctions barriers to restore Black Sea grain deal Press TV 16 Sep 2023 -- Russian ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov has reiterated that if the United States truly wants to restore the Black Sea grain initiative it should remove the sanctions against Moscow.
Russian Army Repels 34 Attacks by Ukrainian Troops in Artemovsk Direction Sputnik 16 Sep 2023 -- The Russian armed forces repelled 34 attacks by the Ukrainian military in the Artemovsk (Bakhmut) direction over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday, adding that more than 1,700 Ukrainian servicepeople were killed or injured in the area during the period.
Russia Shoots Down Two Ukrainian Drones Above Kaluga, Tver Regions Sputnik 16 Sep 2023 -- Russian air defenses have destroyed two Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over the Kaluga and Tver regions, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

NATO Military Committee Chair Admits Kiev's Requests for Arms Exceed Alliance's Capacity Sputnik 16 Sep 2023 -- Chair of the NATO Military Committee Adm. Rob Bauer on Saturday admitted that Ukraine's requests for weapons and ammunition, as well as the volume of defense production used in Ukraine, are "huge" and exceed the production capabilities of the alliance.

Iran rejects 'phony charges' of violating UN resolution on arms supply Press TV 16 Sep 2023 -- The permanent mission of Iran to the United Nations has categorically rejected the "absurd" and "unfounded" claims raised by the United States that Tehran has sold drones to Russia for use in the Ukraine war.
'US attempt to accuse Iran of violating UNSC Resolution 2231 unfounded' IRNA 16 Sep 2023 -- Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani says that Tehran pursues a clear and stable stance in relation to the Russia-Ukraine war.

Romanian Farmers Ask Government To Continue Ban On Ukrainian Grain Products RFE/RL 16 Sep 2023 -- A farmers' association in Romania has asked the government to continue a ban on Ukrainian grain and related products following a decision by the European Commission to lift restrictions, a move that would mirror actions announced by Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary.

Slovakia Extends Ban on Ukrainian Grain Imports Until End of 2023 Sputnik 16 Sep 2023 -- Slovakia has extended a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain until the end of 2023, the country's government said on Saturday.

Belgium to Hand Over to Ukraine 10 Decommissioned M113 Armored Personnel Carriers Sputnik 16 Sep 2023 -- Belgium will soon hand over to Ukraine ten decommissioned US-made M113 tracked armored personnel carriers, which have been repaired and are ready for shipment, Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder said.

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