Tag: UKRAIN

Ukrain says it repelled drone attack on Odessa

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Ukraine said on Monday that it had repelled a major Russian drone attack on the Black Sea region of Odessa overnight. The air defence of the southern Ukrainian region shot down nine drones, military governor Oleh Kiper wrote on Telegram. In the harbour area, falling debris damaged the roof of a building and caused a fire, which has since been extinguished, Kiper wrote. At first, there was no information about possible victims. A total of 14 drones and one missile were repelled throughout the country, according to the Ukrainian military.…

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Middle East, Ukrain: EU Foreign Ministers discuss situations

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

European Union (EU) foreign ministers meeting in Luxembourg on Monday will discuss the Middle East crisis and continued support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, top official Josep Borell said. When it comes to the Middle East, the main question is how the EU can help prevent a regional escalation of the conflict. With regard to Ukraine, the panel needs to clarify in the coming months how the EU should participate in planned security commitments from the West. EU foreign policy Chief, Josep Borrell has suggested making longer-term financing…

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Ukrain-Russia War: Zelensky confirms arrival of Abrams Tanks from U.S

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

Ukraine war: Zelensky confirms arrival of Abrams tanks from U.S.The first U.S. Abrams tanks have arrived in Ukraine and are already being prepared for deployment, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wrote on Telegram on Monday. In total, the United States had announced the handover of 31 battle tanks of the type to Ukraine. Zelensky did not provide details on the number of U.S, tanks already in the country. He thanked the allies for their arms assistance. The U.S. is considered Kiev’s most important military supporter. Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale…

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