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Iran's attack on Israel lasted about five hours, US, along with Israel, monitored barrage of drone and missile attacks began Saturday night & continued into early Sunday morning. A number of launches appeared to fall during Sunday's early hours. US forces throughout region were positioned to provide defensive support to Israel ahead of the attack, and the US intended to intercept as many of the launches as it could.
https://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-...index.html

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Iran's attack on Israel lasted about five hours, US, along with Israel, monitored barrage of drone and missile attacks began Saturday night & continued into early Sunday morning. A number of launches appeared to fall during Sunday's early hours. US forces throughout region were positioned to provide defensive support to Israel ahead of the attack, and the US intended to intercept as many of the launches as it could.
https://edition.cnn.com/middleeast/live-...index.html

"The matter can be deemed concluded, settle" Iran's mission to UN said in a post on X just a few hours after the start of the operation.

How Israel & allied defenses intercepted more than 300 Iranian missiles & drones.

Almost all ballistic missiles & drones Iran launched at Israel in unprecedented attack late Saturday were intercepted & failed to meet their mark, to Israeli & American officials said, highlighting formidable, & multi-layered missile defense deployed by the two allied partners.

Most of the more than 300 Iranian munitions, majority believed to have been launched from inside of Iran’s territory. 

 5-hour attack, were intercepted b4 got to Israel, more than 1,100 miles (1,770 kilometers) from their launch points.

Israel’s said Sunday a “99%” of projectiles fired by Iran were intercepted by Israel & partners, only “a small number” of ballistic missiles reach Israel.

In total, around 170 drones, more than 30 cruise missiles & more than 120 ballistic missiles were launched at Israel by Iran overnight Sat & military said. In a call Sunday, US President Joe Biden told Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu a constituted a win for Israel as nothing of “value” was hit, a senior US administration official.

US officials said more than 70 drones and three ballistic missiles were intercepted by US Navy ships and military aircraft, without giving details of exactly what defenses were used to bring down the projectiles.

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/14/middl...index.html

How US Navy shot down at least three ballistic missiles using Aegis missile defense system aboard two guided-missiles destroyers in eastern Mediterranean, said officials Pentagon. 

US warplanes not't revealed from where US jets operated, or US Navy aircraft carriers & land-based aircraft is well within range of the region.

Biden said in a statement US was well-prepared to help defend Israel against the Iranian attack. “To support defense of Israel, the US military moved aircraft and ballistic missile defense destroyers to the region over the course of the past week,” US president said in a statement.

“Thanks to all those deployments their extraordinary skill of our service members, helped Israel take down nearly all of the incoming drones and missiles,” thk all, Biden said.

Biden said in a statement US was well-prepared to help defend Israel against the Iranian attack.
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/14/middl...index.html

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RAM ІІ UAV

RAM II UAV is a modern loitering munition solution based on one of the best Ukrainian UAV "Leleka-100" from DEVIRO company.

RAM ІІ UAV combines the experience and technologies of leading Ukrainian enterprises of UAVs production, weapons and explosive devices, as well as components and solutions for unmanned systems.

Over 22 years of 'collective' experience in weapons and and UAVs production became the key to creating versatile and effective solution - the revolutionary easy to use precision-guided loitering munition with 3 kg warhead.

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In a dynamically evolving techno-tactical contest, Russia and Ukraine introduced newer systems to beat each other’s advantages in attack/kamikaze drones and electronic warfare (EW).

While Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) now have drones with AI to beat Russia’s superior EW systems, Moscow has claimed to have developed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is resistant to all types of EW jamming.

Drones have characterized the 26-month war, where cheap, mass-produced, commercial-use remotely piloted aircraft have been repurposed for military applications, ranging from simple aerial surveillance, reconnaissance, artillery fire correction, and attack roles by being strapped with explosives.

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Patriot NASAMS
 
A new, cutting-edge Ukrainian attack drone was demonstrated to President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday, April 13, during a ceremony honoring an employee of the military-industrial complex.

This drone, specific name remains classified, is said to be capable of accurately striking targets located more than 100 kilometers away. Militarnyi media, said drone has already been deployed against Russian forces & proven its effectiveness by successfully neutralizing a 2K22 Tunguska tracked self-propelled surface-to-air gun and missile system and other targets.

DRONES AIR DEFENSES EXPLAINED: 
Ukraine Unveils New Cutting-Edge Attack Drone With 100 Kilometer+ Range. RAM X, has capability to strike targets with a 3-kilogram warhead more than 100 kilometers away with precision.

A new, cutting-edge Ukrainian attack drone was demonstrated to President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday, April 13, during a ceremony honoring an employee of the military-industrial complex.

According to Militarnyi features of the drone are summarized below:

This new Ukrainian drone is designed to mirror the capabilities of the Russian Lancet by delivering precise strikes on enemy targets. It engage both ground and aerial targets with its relative high speed powerful warhead, making it a valuable military asset. 

Design Maneuverability: Featuring X-shaped body and control surfaces, drone boasts exceptional maneuverability, allowing it to effectively target both static and moving objects from a variety of trajectories and angles.

Warhead Options: Depending on the mission requirements, drone can equipped with different types of warheads, including high explosive fragmentation, thermobaric, or armor-piercing variants. Armor-piercing warhead can penetrate up to 40 mm of armor, thereby inflicting significant damage to most existing enemy equipment.

WATCH: HUR Special Forces On Sunday, April 14, the day celebrated as Russian Air Defense Forces Day, HUR fighters struck one of Moscow’s “Strela-10” anti-aircraft missile system

Target Engagement: With a maximum speed of 180 kph, the drone is capable of engaging targets moving slower than 130 kph. This includes enemy drones such as the Russian Orlan-10, Zala, and Lancets, as well as approaching helicopters.

Repeater Drone Integration: A crucial component of the drone’s capability is the ability to partner it with a repeater drone, which assists in target acquisition, tracking, and post-strike assessment. The integration enables effective coordination and extends its operational range

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/31159

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Speaker Johnson advances aid bills, but time running out as Ukraine’s supplies dry up. After six grueling months, U.S. House of Representatives may finally be preparing to vote on a new aid package for Ukraine.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said on April 16 that following new rounds of talks with House Republicans, he planned to advance three separate aid packages for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other U.S. allies.

A fourth bill, set to focus on domestic policies in an attempt to appease hard-right Republicans who oppose further aid to Kyiv, will be voted together with the aid bills. Johnson told reporters following the meeting that he hoped the bills’ texts would be released on April 16 and a vote could take place as soon as this week. 

The speaker also said that he may look to unify the bills into one package before sending them to the Senate.

Iran's attack on Israel April 14 has added pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass aid after a $95 billion aid package for allies, is passed by Senate in February has languished. As Russia has taken advantage of Ukraine’s battlefield loss, b'cos ammunition shortages, taking city (Avdiivka) Feb.

President Zelensky said last mth Ukraine needs more help ahead of what is expected to be major Russian offensive in May or June. Ukraine will lose the war without crucial aid, he said. Aid package to Ukraine & other U.S. partners & allies was first introduced in October 2023, the White House submitted a new foreign supplemental aid request to Congress, proposed aid was meant for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other countries.

It remains unclear whether Johnson’s new strategy will manage to garner enough support to get aid to Ukraine & other countries waiting, with Russia's gambling. 

Those stupid politicians squabbles trying to pass or don"t pass those aid. As House deliberates stop foreign aid, civilians and soldiers alike continue to die day in, day out in Ukraine.

Delaying new foreign supplemental aid have also altered Ukrainian battlefield, a matters are only set to worsen in their fighting areas, as-it didn't have enough playing with the foreign aid.

https://kyivindependent.com/speaker-john...s-run-out/

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Leopards are coming liao lah!  Run for your life lah!

No Leopard, but huge big floods to Russia borders...
https://youtu.be/i1Mz8mhfNDU?si=hhvCmR1A8IoHNtKx

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No Leopard, but huge big floods to Russia borders...
https://youtu.be/i1Mz8mhfNDU?si=hhvCmR1A8IoHNtKx

Will the flood water reach Putin's office leh?

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Will the flood water reach Putin's office leh?

Just a few hundred kilometres over the border, Russia's Kurgan, a region of 800,000 people at the confluence of the Ural mountains and Siberia, was grappling with flooding and rising water levels in the Tobol River, another tributary of the Irtysh.

Water levels rose to 6.31 metres (over 20 ft) or about almost reaching over 3rd floor of their BTO flat, many can be flooded) in the main city, Kurgan. Governor Vadim Shumkov said the main mass of water was 10 km away from the city.

"The volume of water is colossal, in addition to the waters of the Tobol itself and melt water pouring into it, there is 1.3 billion cubic metres of water coming from Kazakhstan, which... is twice as much as in 1994 (when Kurgan was flooded for a month)."

"Fellow countrymen, leave the flooded areas immediately."

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Just a few hundred kilometres over the border, Russia's Kurgan, a region of 800,000 people at the confluence of the Ural mountains and Siberia, was grappling with flooding and rising water levels in the Tobol River, another tributary of the Irtysh.

Water levels rose to 6.31 metres (over 20 ft) or about almost reaching over 3rd floor of their BTO flat, many can be flooded) in the main city, Kurgan. Governor Vadim Shumkov said the main mass of water was 10 km away from the city.

"The volume of water is colossal, in addition to the waters of the Tobol itself and melt water pouring into it, there is 1.3 billion cubic metres of water coming from Kazakhstan, which... is twice as much as in 1994 (when Kurgan was flooded for a month)."

"Fellow countrymen, leave the flooded areas immediately."

MOSCOW — A "colossal" amount of water is moving towards the Russian city of Kurgan

Kurgan - a city with more than 300,000 inhabitants - is the location of the military factory Kurganmashzavod, whose production includes infantry fighting vehicles and light tanks. There has been speculation by foreign defence media that it may at some point be in the flood zone.

Ukraine, no need to bomb, also a be far.
https://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/...-of-Kurgan

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MOSCOW — A "colossal" amount of water is moving towards the Russian city of Kurgan

Kurgan - a city with more than 300,000 inhabitants - is the location of the military factory Kurganmashzavod, whose production includes infantry fighting vehicles and light tanks. There has been speculation by foreign defence media that it may at some point be in the flood zone.

Ukraine, no need to bomb, also a be far.
https://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/...-of-Kurgan

Maybe the flood water may submerge all the drones and missiles of Putin's army lah!

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Maybe the flood water may submerge all the drones and missiles of Putin's army lah!

Defense Express previously analyzed the capacity of the Kurganmashzavod plant in producing BMP-3 vehicles & their plans to equip them with additional reactive armor. There even still didn't abandon the idea of "robotizing" the BMP-3 by making it completely uncrewed.

Currently, Russian federation does not publicly say what exactly water level is expected in Kurgan, giving vague estimates of more than 11 meters, or a "corridor" of 9-14 meters. The local authorities of Kuragn state, the city can avoid catastrophic consequences only if appropriate natural circumstances occur. The peak of the water rise is expected by April 14.

Thus, there are quite reasonable expectations that it is nature that will deal a stronger blow to Russian arms manufacturer than all the sanctions combined. B'cos in case Kurganmashzavod plant, ia flooded, it will suspend its work

https://en.defence-ua.com/events/a_flood...10140.html

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Defense Express previously analyzed the capacity of the Kurganmashzavod plant in producing BMP-3 vehicles & their plans to equip them with additional reactive armor. There even still didn't abandon the idea of "robotizing" the BMP-3 by making it completely uncrewed.

Currently, Russian federation does not publicly say what exactly water level is expected in Kurgan, giving vague estimates of more than 11 meters, or a "corridor" of 9-14 meters. The local authorities of Kuragn state, the city can avoid catastrophic consequences only if appropriate natural circumstances occur. The peak of the water rise is expected by April 14.

Thus, there are quite reasonable expectations that it is nature that will deal a stronger blow to Russian arms manufacturer than all the sanctions combined. B'cos in case Kurganmashzavod plant, ia flooded, it will suspend its work

https://en.defence-ua.com/events/a_flood...10140.html

Flight: Kurgan, Russia to Ukraine is: 3 hours, 20 minutes or about less then 3,000 k/m...

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The target of the UAV’s strike was the 29B6 Container over-the-horizon radar.

The receiving antenna system of the radar in Kovylkino consists of 144 antenna masts 34 meters high, 1300 meters long, and 200 meters deep. The range of air target detection is over 3000 km, with a viewing sector of 240 degrees.

The distance from the Ukrainian border to the site of the attack is about 680 kilometers.

The 29B6 Container dual-coordinate over-the-horizon radar is part of the air and space attack reconnaissance and warning system.

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Ukraine’s Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) reportedly targeted Russian aviation assets in the Republic of Mordovia, the Republic of Tatarstan, and Samara Oblast on 17 April.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov officially confirmed on 17 April. Russian peacekeeping forces began their anticipated withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh.

Georgian parliament approved a bill first reading similar to Russia’s "foreign agents" law 17 April, as Russian state media seized on to further Kremlin efforts to amplify reports of political discord in Western and in former Soviet states.

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Ukraine’s Main Military Intelligence Directorate (GUR) reportedly targeted Russian aviation assets in the Republic of Mordovia, the Republic of Tatarstan, and Samara Oblast on 17 April.
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov officially confirmed on 17 April. Russian peacekeeping forces began their anticipated withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh.

Georgian parliament approved a bill first reading similar to Russia’s "foreign agents" law 17 April, as Russian state media seized on to further Kremlin efforts to amplify reports of political discord in Western and in former Soviet states.

As Ukrainian forces struck military airfield town. Dzhankoi on night 16-17 April. Geolocated footage published on 16 April shows explosions at airfield in Dzhankoi, where Russian 39th Guards Separate Helicopter Regiment is based (27th Aviation Div on 4th Air & Air Defence Forces Command of Southern Military District of Russian Federation).

Noted: Russian combat transport helicopters provide significant advantages to Russian (both offensive & defensive) operations, especially in Ukraine’s south. The ISW pointed out these are legitimate. Intelligence reported that Ukrainian drones has attacked 590th Separate Radio Engineering unit (Military), located in Russian city Kovylkino Republic of Mordovia, on 17 April.

Further, intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) stated on 17 April, some unidentified individuals had destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter at Kryazh airfield in the Russian city of Samara & published video of fire, suggesting DIU’s possible involvement this strike.

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Tatarstan, a region in Russia, known for rich cultural heritage & beautiful women

Tatarstan women, also known as Tatar girls, have gained international attention for their charm, intelligence, and strong family values. 

Many Western men are drawn to the idea of marrying a Tatarstan girl due to various reasons such as their cultural background, traditional upbringing, and physical attributes.

Tatarstan women lead fascinating lives, balancing their modern lifestyle with deep-rooted traditions. 

They are well-educated and ambitious, striving for success in various fields such as medicine, finance, and engineering. At same time, they maintain close ties with their families and make it a priority to take care of their loved ones. 

Tatarstan girls are typically raised in a traditional environment and values respect for elders, strong work ethics, and commitment to preserving their culture.
https://medium.com/@hendrickstefan/women...536f48567e

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A few Ukrainians gal's have go over so far as Japan and Taiwan to be come a poster girl. 
https://medium.com/@hendrickstefan/pros-...5f0c4d3903

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Russian plane at about 300 kilometers (185 miles) from Ukraine. Is a Tu-22M3 bomber.

According to Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, head of HUR, the long-range Russian bomber plane that was shot down was returning to its base after it had fired on the city of Odesa causing significant destruction to civil infrastructure.

It bonders missile and drone attack that also included missile strikes that caused the death of 8 people including two children in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Illya Yevlash told AFP

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Russian plane at about 300 kilometers (185 miles) from Ukraine. Is a Tu-22M3 bomber.

According to Lt. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, head of HUR, the long-range Russian bomber plane that was shot down was returning to its base after it had fired on the city of Odesa causing significant destruction to civil infrastructure.

It bonders missile and drone attack that also included missile strikes that caused the death of 8 people including two children in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Illya Yevlash told AFP

https://www.kyivpost.com/post/31356

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Speaker Johnson advances aid bills, but time running out as Ukraine’s supplies dry up. After six grueling months, U.S. House of Representatives may finally be preparing to vote on a new aid package for Ukraine.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said on April 16 that following new rounds of talks with House Republicans, he planned to advance three separate aid packages for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other U.S. allies.

A fourth bill, set to focus on domestic policies in an attempt to appease hard-right Republicans who oppose further aid to Kyiv, will be voted together with the aid bills. Johnson told reporters following the meeting that he hoped the bills’ texts would be released on April 16 and a vote could take place as soon as this week. 

The speaker also said that he may look to unify the bills into one package before sending them to the Senate.

Iran's attack on Israel April 14 has added pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass aid after a $95 billion aid package for allies, is passed by Senate in February has languished. As Russia has taken advantage of Ukraine’s battlefield loss, b'cos ammunition shortages, taking city (Avdiivka) Feb.

President Zelensky said last mth Ukraine needs more help ahead of what is expected to be major Russian offensive in May or June. Ukraine will lose the war without crucial aid, he said. Aid package to Ukraine & other U.S. partners & allies was first introduced in October 2023, the White House submitted a new foreign supplemental aid request to Congress, proposed aid was meant for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and other countries.

It remains unclear whether Johnson’s new strategy will manage to garner enough support to get aid to Ukraine & other countries waiting, with Russia's gambling. 

Those stupid politicians squabbles trying to pass or don"t pass those aid. As House deliberates stop foreign aid, civilians and soldiers alike continue to die day in, day out in Ukraine.

Delaying new foreign supplemental aid have also altered Ukrainian battlefield, a matters are only set to worsen in their fighting areas, as-it didn't have enough playing with the foreign aid.

https://kyivindependent.com/speaker-john...s-run-out/

The matter can be deemed concluded, settle"

✓US House passes $95 billion Ukraine, Israel aid package, sends to Senate.

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives on Saturday with broad bipartisan support passed a $95 billion legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, over bitter objections from Republican hardliners.

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It is been approves by  U.S. House, it"s approves $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.

The House of Representatives on Saturday passed a series of foreign aid bills that allocate $60.8 billion for Ukraine, $26.4 billion for Israel and $8 billion for Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific allies.

Another bill, passed by a vote of 360-58, would force the sale of TikTok and imposes strong sanctions on Iran, China and Russia. An amendment to that bill requires the Treasury Department to submit a report on Iranian assets and sanction exemptions.

1) Bill providing $8 bil aid for Indo-Pacific including Taiwan, passed overwhelmingly in House by a vote of 385-34-1.

2) House also passed Ukraine foreign aid bill by a vote of 311-112-1, and

3) House also passed Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act by a vote of 366-58.


President Joe Biden thanked House members for passing foreign aid package for Ukraine and Israel and said that the package comes at a "critical inflection point" for those nations.
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/house-vo...=109429499

Earlier, a GOP border security bill failed by a vote of 215-199. It was considered under suspension and did not reach a two-thirds majority. This bill was separate from the four foreign aid bills.

After Democrats helped Speaker Mike Johnson avoid defeat and advance the legislation on Friday, lawmakers considered amendments and held debate on Saturday before voting on final passage.

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It is passed on Sat evening, Sunday in Singapore.
U.S. all approved.nos 1, 2 and 3 bill in their voted by Democrats and also from GOP House voters.

1) Bill providing $8 bil aid for Indo-Pacific including Taiwan, passed overwhelmingly in House by a vote of 385-34-1.

2) House also passed Ukraine 60.8b foreign aid bill by a vote of 311-112-1, and

3) House also passed Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act by a vote of 366-58.

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What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine?.Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war. 

More than one-third will go on weapons to battle Russian forces.

Will this help end the war? Or will it just prolong the fighting and bloodshed, (US$ is for this yr oni)

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What will the US aid package to Kyiv mean for Russia’s war on Ukraine?.Kyiv says aid is vital as it battles Russian invaders, but Kremlin says it will prolong war. 

More than one-third will go on weapons to battle Russian forces.

Will this help end the war? Or will it just prolong the fighting and bloodshed, (US$ is for this yr oni)

It won't give Ukraine the instant means to start liberating territory, but force Russia back - but it gives a window for that to happen in the near future. Better late than never.

Next year war is on Putin"s Russia Federation 2nd army & also to degrading Putin army too.

Ukraine, Kyiv is thinking hard...Think. Tongue
about hypothetical eventuality for next yr 2025 US aid might not pass," says Mykola Bieleskov, a research fellow at Ukrainian National Institute for Strategic Studies, so where will NATO / EU be...

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Kyiv Missile Takes another Kremlin old Warship – This One, a oldest in Russia’s Whole Fleet Ukraine Naval Forces says, it hit on Kommuna: “it keep happening until Russians run out of ships .” Negotiations Won’t Work. Lessons Learned over 2-yrs Full Scale War

LATEST News: ‘Yes,’ Ukraine to Receive Long-Range ATACMS, Says Senator Mark Warner – War Update for April 23. Other News. - Ukraine’s Spy Chief Kyrylo Budanov in Russian Captivity?.
https://www.kyivpost.com/

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Slovakia likely to hand over MiG-29 fighters to Ukraine in the near future

Rastislav Kacher, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovakia, said this in an interview with Interfax-Ukraine, European Pravda writes.

“We have not yet handed the MiG-29, but we are ready to do so. We are talking with our NATO partners about how to do it.”.

https://mil.in.ua/en/news/slovakia-likel...%20variant.

After two years war by Putin on Ukraine...

Denmark Confirms Transfer of Entire F-16 Fleet to Ukraine Following US F-35 Acquisition. 

April 21, 2024, during an interview with Euromaidan Press, Denmark's Ambassador to Ukraine, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen confirmed Denmark's intention to transfer its remaining fleet of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine following the sale of 24 F-16s to Argentina. This decision is part of Denmark's broader shift to the newer F-35 model, aligning with similar moves by other European nations, a group that recently included Portugal.

Delivery is part coordinated effort by a few  NATO countries together committed to providing Ukraine with 65 F-16s in total. By Denmark MoD.

As of 2023, Denmark's F-16 fleet includes 34 F-16AM & 10 F-16BM fighter jets, with 30 of these 44 aircraft operational. Not all of these aircraft will go to Ukraine, however as reported by Army Recognition on April 17, 2024, a portion has sold to Argentina, totaling 24 jets. Sale addresses Argentina's longstanding need to replace its Mirage aircraft, retired in 2015, faced acquisition challenges due to a British embargo on military equipment by UK, components.

Argentina explored various options, including considering the JF-17 Thunder developed by China and Pakistan. However, the election of President Javier Milei led to the confirmation of the purchase of Danish F-16s, a decision influenced by geopolitical considerations, particularly the potential impact of Chinese influence in the region. Therefore, the US authorization in October 2023 allowed for the purchase of the Danish F-16s, which was formalized on April 16, 2024, by Argentine President Javier Milei and Defense Minister Luis Petri. The total cost of the acquisition is estimated at $650 million, covering both aircraft and ammunition.

Argentina purchasing 24 F-16s . Denmark is left with 19 F-16s to be transferred to Ukraine. Delivery coordinated together committed to Ukraine with 65 F-16s in total. Specifically committed to providing 19 F-16 jets, which will be delivered in several batches. 

Netherlands has indicated will donate 24 F-16 jets, timeline for donation has not been specified. Belgian govt has announced its intention to provide an undisclosed number of F-16 to Ukraine in 2025. on April 11, 2024, U.S. approved Norway's request to transfer 22 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.

At Norwegian Air Force School, Ukraine's air force, predominantly equipped with older Soviet-era aircraft, requires upgrade to contemporary systems integrating F-16s for future development successful will depend on factors types of weapons systems proficiency of Ukrainian forces in employing newer aircraft. 

The provision of F-16s is set to partly address some statements from Ukrainian suggesting otherwise the rapid deployment of a large number of aircraft is hindered by insufficient infrastructure and support equipment at Ukrainian air bases.

F-16 was developed by General Dynamics. Initially served as air superiority fighter. Production began in 1976, over 4,600 units F-16s has be manufactured & designed to handle both air-to-air & air-to-surface combat roles in various weather role includes several design features, a frameless bubble canopy for increased visibility, a side-mounted control stick for maneuverability & reclined seat to reduce effects of g-forces on pilot. F-16 has elements designed to decrease radar visibility is fitted with advanced avionics capable of supporting a diverse range of weapons & equipment.

In operational use, F-16 fulfills multiple functions including tactical air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare. 

It utilizes AN/APG-68 radar to enhances its capability to detect track multiple targets simultaneously & performance of F-16 is supported by a high-performance turbofan engine, facilitating various combat maneuvers & continuous updates various models F-16 have allowed compatible with requirements of air forces around world & maintain its operational capabilities
https://armyrecognition.com/defense_news...ition.html

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Biden administration is preparing a larger-than-normal package of military aid for Ukraine that will include armored vehicles, in addition to urgently needed artillery and air defenses, according to two U.S. officials.

Defense Department officials are still putting the finishing touches on the potential new tranche, but they want it to be ready to go soon after President Joe Biden signs off on a bill to provide tens of billions of dollars in additional aid for Kyiv, said the officials, who along with others were granted anonymity to speak ahead of an announcement. The Senate is expected to pass the legislation as early as Tuesday, sending it to Biden’s desk.

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Ukraine drones struck oil Russia depots.
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukr...024-04-24/

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RAM ІІ UAV

RAM II UAV is a modern loitering munition solution based on one of the best Ukrainian UAV "Leleka-100" from DEVIRO company.

RAM ІІ UAV combines the experience and technologies of leading Ukrainian enterprises of UAVs production, weapons and explosive devices, as well as components and solutions for unmanned systems.

Over 22 years of 'collective' experience in weapons and and UAVs production became the key to creating versatile and effective solution - the revolutionary easy to use precision-guided loitering munition with 3 kg warhead.

How American F-16 Fighter Jets Stack Up to Su-35s Being Sent to Iran...Over weekend, rumors circulated that Tehran was expecting an imminent delivery of Su-35s based on a report from SNN, an Iranian state news agency with ties to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iranian officials publicly disputed the report