06 September 2024 - Ukraine Special Weapons News |
Combat Operations
Ukraine
Russia
United States
NATO
United Nations
Foreign Reactions
News Reports
Combat Operations
- Russian Drone Strikes Injure At Least 5, Cause Fire, Ukraine Says RFE/RL 06 Sep 2024 -- At least five people have been wounded in the latest Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine, Kyiv said on September 6, adding that the air defenses shot down 27 out of 44 Russian drones launched overnight.
Ukraine
- Ukraine's Zelenskyy emphasizes to allies the need to maintain military strength VOA 06 Sep 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told military allies meeting Friday in Germany that his country needs the long-range capability to strike deep inside Russian territory "so that Russia is motivated to seek peace."
- Ukraine Is Not Asking for Anything More Than What Your Country or Any Other Country Already Has - Speech by the President at the 50th Ambrosetti International Forum President of Ukraine 06 Sep 2024
- The President Met with the Delegation of the U.S. Congress Led by Senator Lindsey Graham President of Ukraine 06 Sep 2024
- In Germany, Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with Olaf Scholz President of Ukraine 06 Sep 2024
- Additional Air Defense Systems and Long-Range Capabilities: The President of Ukraine Met with the U.S. Secretary of Defense President of Ukraine 06 Sep 2024
- At the Ramstein Base, the President of Ukraine Met with the German Defense Minister President of Ukraine 06 Sep 2024
- At the Ramstein Meeting, the President Urged Partner Countries to Deliver Defense Packages on Time and Grant Permission for Long-Range Capabilities President of Ukraine 06 Sep 2024
- Let's Make This Fall a Time for Russian Aggression to Fall - President's Speech at the 24th Meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in the Ramstein Format President of Ukraine 06 Sep 2024
Russia
- Russian Defence Ministry report on repelling an invasion attempt of the AFU on the territory of the Russian Federation (6 September 2024) Russia MoD 06 Sep 2024 -- Units of the Sever Group of Forces supported Army Aviation and artillery repelled two attacks of the enemy's assault detachments in the direction of Matveyevka and Olgovka. The AFU attacks in the direction of Borki, Komarovka, and Maryevka were thwarted.
- Ukraine Loses Over 10,400 Troops During Operation in Kursk Direction - Russian Military Sputnik 06 Sep 2024 -- The Russian armed forces have eliminated more than 10,400 Ukrainian servicemen and 81 tanks during military operations in the border areas of the Kursk Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
United States
- Fact Sheet on U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine - September 06, 2024 DOD
- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General "CQ" Brown Jr. Hold a Press Conference DoD 06 Sep 2024
- Memorandum on the Delegation of Authority Under Section 506(a)(1) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 The White House 06 Sep 2024
- Fact Sheet on Efforts of Ukraine Defense Contact Group - National Armaments Directors DoD 06 Sep 2024 -- Following Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III directed Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)) Dr. William LaPlante to regularly convene National Armaments Directors (NADs) under the auspices of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG).
- Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine DoD 06 Sep 2024 -- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) announced additional security assistance to meet Ukraine's critical security and defense needs.
- Opening Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the 24th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (As Delivered) DoD 06 Sep 2024
- Austin, Brown Reaffirm Multinational Coalition's Commitment to Ukraine DoD News 06 Sep 2024 -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., today reaffirmed the commitment of the U.S. and other nations to aiding Ukraine at the 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Ramstein, Germany.
- US announces $250 million in new military aid for Ukraine Press TV 06 Sep 2024 -- US President Joe Biden is set to approve an additional $250 million in security assistance for Ukraine despite warnings about the repercussions of funneling military aid to Kiev and prolonging a devastating war with Russia.
- Austin Says Using U.S. Weapons For Long-Range Strikes No Game Changer In Ukraine RFE/RL 06 Sep 2024 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on September 6 that no single military weapon will be decisive for Ukraine to defeat Russia's full-scale invasion and that the use of donated U.S. weapons for long-range strikes into Russia would not turn the tide of the war in Ukraine's favor.
- Secretary Blinken's Call with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sybiha US Dept. of State 06 Sep 2024
- Deputy Secretary Verma's Meetings in Kyiv, Ukraine US Dept. of State 06 Sep 2024
- United States Announces Significant New Military Assistance for Ukraine US Dept. of State 06 Sep 2024 -- The United States is providing a new $250 million package of urgently needed weapons and equipment to our Ukrainian partners as they defend against Russia's ongoing attacks.
- US 'alarmed' by reports Iranian missile transfer to Russia is imminent or completed VOA 06 Sep 2024 -- The White House tells VOA it is "alarmed" by unconfirmed Western news reports that an unprecedented Iranian transfer of missiles to Russia for use against Ukraine recently happened or will occur imminently. Iran is responding to those reports by separately telling VOA that it "abstains" from arming parties engaged in the war that its ally Russia launched against Ukraine.
NATO
- Secretary General in Oslo, welcomes Norway's long-term commitment to Ukraine NATO 06 Sep 2024 -- NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre in Oslo on Friday (6 September 2024), to discuss continued support to strengthen Ukraine's defences.
United Nations
- UNICEF renews school protection call in Ukraine amid 'deadly reality' of attacks UN News 06 Sep 2024 -- Continued Russian attacks across Ukraine this week made for a tragic start to the new school year, a senior official with the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said in a statement on Friday.
Foreign Reactions
- EU provides €40 million in humanitarian aid for winter preparedness in Ukraine European Commission 06 Sep 2024 -- With relentless attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, the Commission is boosting its humanitarian funding to vulnerable Ukrainians with an additional €40 million ahead of the approaching winter. Out of this, €35 million is allocated for humanitarian projects in Ukraine and €5 million for supporting Ukrainian refugees and their host communities in Moldova.
- Estonian Minister of Defence Pevkur in Ramstein: Let Ukraine Strike Russian air bases Estonia MoD 06 Sep 2024 -- At the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting, held yesterday and today at the Ramstein Air Base, defence ministers were briefed on Ukraine's critical needs, the situation on the battlefield, and the current state of military aid. In addition, Estonian Minister of Defence Pevkur met bilaterally with Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umerov.
- Foreign Minister Tsahkna in Finland to Ukraine's new foreign minister: our strong partnership to ensure Ukraine's victory continues Estonia MFA 06 Sep 2024 -- Today 6 September, Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna was on a visit to Helsinki, where he met with Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen, Minister for European Affairs Joakim Strand, and Speaker of the Eduskunta Jussi Halla-aho. With his Finnish counterpart, Minister Tsahkna had a phone conversation with Ukraine's new foreign minister Andrii Sybiha.
- Minister Blair announces additional military assistance for Ukraine at the 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Canada 06 Sep 2024 -- Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, and General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, participated in the 24th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.
- Landsbergis at the meeting with the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee: "American support is vital to Ukraine's victory" Lithuania MFA 06 Sep 2024 -- On 6 September, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Lithuania, Gabrielius Landsbergis, met with Ron Wyden, a Member of the Upper House of the United States Congress and Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, who is on an official visit to Lithuania.
- Ammunition and maintenance for Ukrainian F-16s Netherlands Ministry of Defence 06 Sep 2024 -- The Netherlands is going to provide maintenance equipment and materials for Ukraine's F-16s, as well as air-to-air missiles that the aircraft can use to defend Ukrainian airspace. Dutch Minister of Defence Ruben Brekelmans announced this at today's meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG), held at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
- 'There Are Still A Lot Of F-16s,' Dutch Minister Says After Zelenskiy Outlines Plans To Get More RFE/RL 06 Sep 2024 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's plan to increase the number of aircraft in the Ukrainian Air Force is realistic, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said on September 6 in an interview with RFE/RL.
- Minister Sikorski talks with Ukraine's new Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 06 Sep 2024
- UK to extend training programme for Ukrainian Armed Forces personnel throughout 2025 UK MOD 06 Sep 2024 -- The UK has trained more than 45,000 Ukrainian recruits since Putin began his illegal full-scale invasion in 2022.
- UK to provide £162 million package of air defence missiles for Ukraine as Defence Secretary meets international partners UK MOD 06 Sep 2024 -- UK to supply 650 Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) through £162 million contract to boost Ukraine's air defences.
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