18 January 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

Ukraine warns of ammo shortage as Russia announces capture of village Press TV 18 Jan 2024 -- Ukraine has warned its US-led Western allies that the Kiev forces were running out of ammunition, while Russian troops have made fresh military advancements on the war front.
World Lacks Defense Industry Resources for Ukraine to Wage War Against Russia - Zelensky Sputnik 18 Jan 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that the world's defense industry lacks enough resources for Ukraine to withstand a war against the Russian army, adding that Kiev is facing a shortage of drones and shells.
Blocking Russia's ways to circumvent sanctions means blocking terror - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 18 Jan 2024
Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed the launch of the artillery coalition with Emmanuel Macron President of Ukraine 18 Jan 2024

Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 18 Jan 2024 -- On 18 January at around 01.30 a.m., the Russian Armed Forces have thwarted attempts by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack by fixed-wing UAVs against facilities on the territory of the Russian Federation.
Russian Troops Liberate Veseloye Settlement in Donetsk People's Republic - MoD Sputnik 18 Jan 2024 -- Ukraine has lost more than 260 soldiers both killed and injured in the Donetsk area over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Thursday.

Biden Warns Congress Lack of Ukraine Aid Could Lead to US Troops on Ground Sputnik 18 Jan 2024 -- President Joe Biden met with congressional leaders and warned them that not approving additional funding for Ukraine could possibly result in the deployment of US troops to that country, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday.
Pentagon Official Says DOD, Ukraine Defense Funding Are Important to U.S. Security DoD News 18 Jan 2024 -- As Congress continues deliberations on the fiscal 2024 budget, the Defense Department is operating under a continuing resolution, said Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh at a press conference today.

'Artillery Coalition' For Ukraine Gathers In Paris As France Pledges 78 Howitzers For Kyiv RFE/RL 18 Jan 2024 -- An "artillery coalition" for Ukraine is being launched in France on January 18 by 23 nations as the war-wracked country struggles to ensure continued deliveries of heavy weapons and ammunition to stave off Russia's nearly two-year all-out invasion.
French Senators Say Ukraine's Battlefield Position Worsening Amid Excessive Use of Munitions Sputnik 18 Jan 2024 -- A group of French senators have drafted a report in which they said Ukraine's position on the battlefield is deteriorating while the supply of munitions from France could not keep up with the pace of their use by Ukrainian troops.

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