Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
26 April 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News
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Combat Operations
Ukraine
Russia
- Statement by Russian Defence Ministry Russia MoD 26 Apr 2024 -- Last night, the Russian Armed Forces have foiled another attempt by the Kiev regime to launch a terrorist attack using the Olkha multiple-launch rocket system.
- Ukraine's Military Casualties in Donetsk Area Reach Up to 430 - MoD Sputnik 26 Apr 2024 -- The Ukrainian armed forces have suffered up to 430 military casualties near several settlements of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) in the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Friday.
United States
- Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - April 26, 2024 DOD
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Air Force General Charles Q. Brown Jr., Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Hold A News Conference Following Virtual Meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group DoD 26 Apr 2024
- Biden Administration Announces Historic New Security Assistance Package for Ukraine DoD 26 Apr 2024 -- Today, as we commemorate the two-year anniversary of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group led by Secretary Austin, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced a historic new security assistance package to address Ukraine's ongoing battlefield needs and demonstrate unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine. This package, provided through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) using funding appropriated by the national security supplemental which the President just signed into law, includes equipment to augment Ukraine's air defenses, fires, and artillery, and to sustain capabilities previously committed by the United States.
- Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Opening of the 21st Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered) DoD 26 Apr 2024
- 2-Year Anniversary of Ukraine Defense Contact Group Comes With Billions in New Aid DoD News 26 Apr 2024 -- At the conclusion of the 21st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said the $95 billion security supplemental bill signed into law Wednesday is already providing benefit to Ukraine, which has for two years now been fighting off an illegal invasion by Russia.
- US defense secretary announces $6 billion aid package for Ukraine VOA 26 Apr 2024 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Friday a military aid package for Ukraine valued at up to $6 billion that will allow the U.S. to help build up Ukraine's defense industry. Austin said the U.S. would send the anticipated aid "as soon as possible."
- U.S. Announces $6 Billion Aid Package Including Patriot Air-Defense Missiles RFE/RL 26 Apr 2024 -- The United States will provide Ukraine with Patriot missiles for its air-defense systems as part of a massive $6 billion additional aid package, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on April 26 after a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
- US Military Leaders Decline to Comment on Reports Kiev Moved Abrams Tanks From Frontlines Sputnik 26 Apr 2024 -- US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Charles Brown on Friday declined to comment on reports that the Ukrainian armed forces moved Abrams tanks from the frontlines due to threats from Russian drones.
- New US $6Bln Aid for Ukraine Includes Munitions for NASAMS, Patriot, HIMARS Sputnik 26 Apr 2024 -- The United States' newly announced $6 billion security package for Ukraine includes additional munitions for NASAMS, Patriot, and HIMARS systems, the Pentagon said Friday in a release.
- US Cluster Munition Coalition Slams US Decision to Transfer New Batch of Munitions to Ukraine Sputnik 26 Apr 2024 -- The US Cluster Munition Coalition said it was shocked by Washington's decision to transfer its cluster munitions to Ukraine for the fifth time, citing the long-term humanitarian consequences such weapons could have.
NATO
United Nations
Foreign Reactions
- Ukraine: 9th Human Rights Dialogue takes place in Kyiv European External Action Service (EEAS) 26 Apr 2024 -- Yesterday in Kyiv, the European Union and Ukraine held the ninth Human Rights Dialogue. Both parties remain committed to continuing their annual dialogue, despite the ongoing full-scale armed aggression by Russia against Ukraine and will continue their active efforts to prevent and address any human rights violations, including in the temporarily occupied and in the liberated territories of Ukraine.
- Human Rights Commissioner calls for stronger support for Ukraine Council of Europe 26 Apr 2024 -- The new Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty, carried out a visit to Kyiv, Ukraine from 23-25 April.
- We urge Russia to translate its apparent concern for critical infrastructure into action by ceasing attacks in Ukraine: UK statement at the UN Security Council UK FCDO 26 Apr 2024 -- Statement by UK Political Coordinator Fergus Eckersley at the UN Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security.
- Minister Blair announces additional military assistance for Ukraine at the 21st meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 26 Apr 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 21st Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting was held virtually on the two-year anniversary of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group and brought together representatives from more than 50 countries.
- Donations from Norway to Ukraine for around NOK 1 billion Government of Norway 26 Apr 2024 -- 'The war in Ukraine continues with high intensity. Norway has provided critical material to Ukraine to support them in their fight against Russia. We and our allies are clear about our long-term support for Ukraine. Ukraine can count on Norway's steadfast support,' says Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram.
News Reports
- Ukrainian Minister Released On Bail After Corruption Accusations RFE/RL 26 Apr 2024 -- Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskiy was released from custody on April 26 after posting bail following his arrest earlier in the day over accusations that he had illegally acquired land worth about 291 million hryvnyas ($7 million).
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