Ukraine is stepping up its production of the self-propelled howitzer 2S22 "Bohdana," reaching a new level of defense capability. According to Ukrainian volunteer and military analyst Taras Chmut, the country's arms industry can now produce 16 howitzers per month.

Polish analyst Adam Sverkowski highlighted in a Defence24 article that this marks a significant increase from April, when production stood at 10 units over the same period.

Sverkowski attributes the growth to several factors. Firstly, …

Russian troops have begun deploying additional reserves to the Pokrovsk front in the Donbas region. This maneuver is part of Russia’s new tactical plan, explained Officer "Vlas" from the 1st Separate Detachment "Omega" on Kyiv 24 TV channel.

According to Vlas, after a brief pause, Russian forces have resumed their assaults near Pokrovsk, aiming to seize control of the city as quickly as possible. The strategic importance of the city for the Russian forces remains high.

The Russians are racing …

In a significant move that could impact Russia's parallel import strategies used to circumvent international sanctions, Uzbekistan has signed a mutual customs assistance agreement with the United States.

The customs authorities of Uzbekistan and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency have formalized an agreement to collaborate and share data. This marks a major development in over three decades of diplomatic relations between the two countries, opening new doors for enhanced cooperation. …

The Russian Investigative Committee has announced the completion of the preliminary investigation into the murder case of Russell Bentley, also known as the "war correspondent" holding both U.S. and Russian citizenships. Four Russian military personnel have been charged with brutal violence and attempts to cover up the murder.

An announcement highlighted that the investigation concerning Russian Armed Forces servicemen Vitaly Vansyatsky, Vladislav Agal’tsev, Vladimir Bazhin, and Andrey …

Russian troops have reportedly mined dams in the Belgorod region, reported Colonel Vitaliy Saranstev, a spokesperson for the Kharkiv Operational Tactical Group.

Col. Saranstev stated that the Russian military is not only constructing defensive fortifications around Belgorod but also mining both general and specialized hydraulic structures in the region. This raises concerns about the Russian possible long-term plans.

"If the situation shifts dramatically, Russians might blow these dams to …

Evropeyska Pravda reports that representatives of European Union countries have asked Ukraine to facilitate this gas transportation transport gas from Azerbaijan. The outlet cites an anonymous source within Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers.

The report indicates that officials in Kyiv recognize this move as a formality intended to replace Russian gas imports into Europe with Azerbaijani gas. This move, they believe, may not wholly sever links to Russian energy, as there's suspicion that Russian …

Ukraine has made an urgent request to Romania to intercept and take down any Russian kamikaze drones headed towards its territory. This appeal was made during the recent visit of Ukraine's new Foreign Minister, Andrii Sybiha, to Bucharest.

According to Agerpres, Sybiha urged Romanian officials to consider the possibility of shooting down Russian drones near their airspace.

"Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated on Wednesday in Bucharest that he is calling on Romanian partners to …

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has asserted that he received a Tesla Cybertruck as a gift from billionaire Elon Musk, only to find it disabled after deploying it to support the "special military operation" in Ukraine. According to Kadyrov’s Telegram post, the electric vehicle, equipped with a mounted machine gun, was soon disabled remotely.

"It was an unbecoming move by Elon Musk," Kadyrov remarked, voicing his disappointment over the gift. "He gives lavish presents with heart, only to …