18 March 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News

2 Killed By Ukrainian Strike On Russia's Belgorod, Officials Say RFE/RL 18 Mar 2024 -- Two people were killed and four others were wounded in a Ukrainian air strike on Russia's Belgorod region on March 18, the head of the region's administration, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said on Telegram.
Ukraine's 'air defense' may fail by end of March as Kiev running out of ammunition: Report Press TV 18 Mar 2024 -- Ukraine's army might deplete its air defense ammunition by the end of this month, and as it is grappling with shortages of air defense missiles, according to a report.

Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Boost Defense Production VOA 18 Mar 2024 -- Ahead of the latest meeting Tuesday of a U.S.-led group focused on military support for Ukraine in its battle against a Russian invasion, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country will seek to maximize its own defense production.
This year we must and will reach the maximum level of Ukrainian defense production throughout the entire period of independence - address by the President of Ukraine President of Ukraine 18 Mar 2024
President of Ukraine met with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham President of Ukraine 18 Mar 2024

Concert marking 10th anniversary of Crimea and Sevastopol's reunification with Russia President of Russia 18 Mar 2024 -- Vladimir Putin attended a concert on Red Square to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Crimea and Sevastopol's reunification with the Russian Federation.
Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 18 Mar 2024 -- From 11:30 to 11:45 Moscow time, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have foiled the Kiev regime's attempt to launch a terrorist attack against the facilities in the Russian Federation using RM-70, Vampire, Olkha, and Grad MLRS.
Ukraine Loses Up to 1,070 Soldiers in Past Day Sputnik 18 Mar 2024 -- Ukraine lost up to 1,070 soldiers both killed and wounded over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Monday.

Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds an Off-Camera, On-the-Record Press Briefing DoD 18 Mar 2024
Austin Hosts First In-Person Ukraine Defense Contact Group of 2024 VOA 18 Mar 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Germany to build upon the international community's military support for Ukraine, even as the U.S. Congress has yet to approve additional funding for Kyiv.
Ukraine Delegation Visits Washington National Guard Leaders Army News 18 Mar 2024 -- A delegation from Ukraine visited Washington National Guard leaders March 15 to thank them for supporting the country.

Polish Defense Minister Forecasts 'Hard' Path for Ukraine to NATO Membership Sputnik 18 Mar 2024 -- The process of Ukraine's accession to NATO will be difficult, Polish National Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on Monday.

Ukraine Assistance Fund: Council allocates €5 billion under the European Peace Facility to support Ukraine militarily EC/CEU 18 Mar 2024 -- Today the Council decided to increase the financial ceiling of the European Peace Facility (EPF) by €5 billion in current prices, and ringfence this top-up for Ukraine, by establishing a dedicated Ukraine Assistance Fund (UAF) within the EPF.
Russia/Ukraine: Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the EU on Russian presidential elections and their non-applicability on Ukrainian territory EC/CEU 18 Mar 2024 -- The presidential elections held by Russia on 15-17 March took place in a highly restricted environment exacerbated also by Russia's illegal war of aggression against Ukraine.

Canada and Ukraine provide update on International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children Canada 18 Mar 2024 -- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Andriy Yermak, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, today provided an update on the work of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children.

Statement by Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna on the 10th anniversary of the annexation of Crimea Estonia MFA 18 Mar 2024 -- Ten years ago today, the Russian Federation annexed the Crimean peninsula. For ten years, Russia has occupied Ukrainian territories illegally, claiming them as its own, violating Ukraine's internationally recognised borders and territorial integrity, and endangering international security.

Sweden supports Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine Government Offices of Sweden 18 Mar 2024 -- Sweden intends to provide EUR 30 million in support for a Czech ammunition initiative for artillery shells to Ukraine. The Government has authorised the Defence Materiel Administration to negotiate and enter into an agreement with the responsible authority in Czechia.

Landsbergis in Brussels: "Lithuania will be part of the coalitions that help Ukraine win this war" Lithuania MFA 18 Mar 2024 -- Today, on 18 March, ahead of the EU's Foreign Affairs Council, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, spoke about the situation in Ukraine.

Defence ministers of Poland and Germany: we have a shared goal of continued, joint support of Ukraine Poland - Ministry of National Defence 18 Mar 2024 -- On March 26th, 2024 Poland and Germany will activate the armoured capabilities coalition for Ukraine in Warsaw, and from July Polish and German soldiers will serve together as part of the EU rapid response forces - these are the effects of the strengthening of Polish-German cooperation, announced today by ministers of defence from both countries.

Michael Clarke: If Ukraine Can Survive The Year, 'Pendulum Could Shift' Against Russia RFE/RL 18 Mar 2024 -- Michael Clarke is a defense and security expert as well as a former director-general of the Royal United Services Institute, a London-based defense and security think tank.
VOA Interview: Latvia's Defense Minister Offers Support to Ukraine for 'As Long as it Takes' VOA 18 Mar 2024 -- Latvia is among the top European contributors of military assistance to Ukraine relative to the size of its economy.

VOA Interview | US Says NKorea Shipped 10,000 Containers of Munitions to Russia VOA 18 Mar 2024 -- The United States disclosed Monday that North Korea has dispatched at least 10,000 containers loaded with military munitions to Russia in support of its war in Ukraine. This number surpasses the 7,000 containers estimated by the South Korean defense chief earlier in the day.

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