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The Czech Republic is working on an "ammunition initiative" to support Ukraine, signaling strong defense partnerships during challenging times. This ongoing commitment reflects a broader trend in international support. The EU met its goal of providing Ukraine with 2 million rounds of ammunition in 2025, showcasing effective collaborative efforts in defense logistics. Meanwhile, Ukraine has shown adaptability and innovation by repurposing 1946-era munitions for drones and introducing 250 new types of drone-compatible munitions. Such advancements highlight the crucial role of technology in modern warfare. Poland, too, is contributing by establishing factories for 155-mm shells, further enhancing the supply chain. These efforts collectively bolster Ukraine's defensive capabilities and emphasize the global community's role in ensuring stability. Keeping abreast of such developments is essential for understanding the dynamics of international defense logistics.

What recent aid for Ukraine involves ammunition from the Czech Republic?

The Czech Republic is preparing a new aid package for Ukraine, which is expected to be a continuation of their "ammunition initiative". This involves coordinating with the Ministry of Defence to finalize the necessary documents and logistics to ensure a steady supply of munitions to support Ukraine's defenses. This effort shows the Czech Republic's commitment to aiding Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts.

How has the European Union contributed to Ukraine's ammunition needs in 2025?

The European Union achieved its goal of suppling Ukraine with 2 million rounds of large-caliber ammunition in 2025. This endeavor marks a significant step in fulfilling defense commitments and showcasing the EU's strategic involvement in supporting Ukraine. Additionally, plans are underway to further involve EU member states in consolidating and enhancing these support initiatives moving forward.

What innovative steps has Ukraine taken regarding ammunition for drones?

At the onset of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's forces adapted Soviet-era munitions for drones, producing 200,000 units, displaying tactical ingenuity. Further innovations include introducing 370 new munition types, 250 of which are designated for drone use. Such adaptive strategies underline the importance of innovation in modern warfare, significantly enhancing Ukraine's military capabilities.

What is Poland's role in ammunition production for NATO standards?

Poland is enhancing ammunition production by constructing three new factories dedicated to creating 155-mm NATO standard artillery shells. Announced by Deputy Minister Konrad Golota, this development ensures an increased supply of standardized ammunition, supporting both national defense and allied military forces. Such infrastructure expansion underscores Poland's strategic role in NATO's logistical framework.

Why is the initiative to supply Ukraine with 2 million shells facing challenges in 2026?

The EU's initiative to provide Ukraine with 2 million shells faces logistical challenges for 2026 due to complex procurement and resource allocation issues. Despite previous achievements, such as meeting the 2025 targets, additional coordination among EU member states and increased production capabilities are necessary to overcome these obstacles and sustain military support initiatives effectively.

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Babiš Babiš says he has not made final decision on future of "ammunition initiative" for Ukraine Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said he has not yet made a final decision on the Czech initiative to procure ammunition for Ukraine. He also plans to review the specific results of the "Coalition of the Willing" at a meeting to be held on January 6. 1 325 11 Previously in trend: Czech ammunition procurement initiative

Babiš Babiš promises to review Czech ammunition purchase initiative for Ukraine Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš has promised to thoroughly review the initiative to purchase ammunition for Ukraine and other projects of the country’s Ministry of Defence. 5 526 31 Previously in trend: Czech ammunition procurement initiative

Czech government to decide on shell initiative on Jan. 7 Czech Republic prepares aid for Ukraine: it could be continuation of "ammunition initiative" – media Czechia’s Ministry of Defence has been tasked with preparing documents on providing assistance to Ukraine. 1 008 2 Previously in trend: Czech ammunition procurement initiative Aid to Ukraine from the Czech Republic

Kallas on the supply of 2 million rounds of ammunition EU has achieved its goal of supplying 2 million rounds of ammunition to Ukraine, - Kallas The EU's goal of supplying two million large-caliber munitions to Ukraine in 2025 was achieved on time. 551 2 Previously in trend: Shells supply from the EU

Lasar’s Group adapted Soviet munitions for drones to kill Russian forces At start of full-scale invasion we adapted 1946-era munitions for drones, 200,000 in total – Yelizarov At the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian forces had to adapt Soviet-era munitions for use with drones in order to effectively kill the occupiers. 2 773 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Kaja Kallas EU has failed to gather 2m shells for Ukraine for 2026 – Kallas High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas has said that the initiative to provide Ukraine with 2 million rounds of ammunition in 2026 has not yet been implemented. 3 570 12 Previously in trend: Shells supply from the EU Europe is short of ammunition

UAV destroyed enemy UGV with ammunition Drone operators from 63rd Brigade blow up Russian unmanned ground vehicle carrying ammunition. VIDEO Drone operators from the 63rd Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed a Russian unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) that was transporting ammunition to the front line. 4 237 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

munition Ukraine introduces 370 new types of munitions, 250 of them for drones – Defence Ministry Ukraine has introduced 370 new types of munitions, including 250 for drones. 823 8 Previously in trend: Production of weapons Drone industry

Drone hits armoured vehicle with ammunition Enemy MT-LB turned into pillar of fire and smoke after strike by Ukrainian drone. VIDEO Ukrainian defenders continue to demonstrate their skill in working with FPV drones. This time, the drone operator destroyed a Russian MT-LB, which was delivering ammunition to enemy positions, with a precise strike. 6 054 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Poland invests in three factories for NATO 155-mm shells Poland builds three plants to produce 155-mm shells Poland is building three new factories that will produce 155 mm NATO standard artillery shells. This was announced by Deputy Minister of State Assets Konrad Golota, according to Censor.NET. 1 688 9 Previously in trend: Poland is getting ready to war NATO ammunition production Production of weapons

Explosion in a dugout Drone operators from 58th SMIB destroy dugout where occupiers had hidden ammunition. VIDEO Drone operators of the third motorised infantry battalion of the 58th Separate Motorized Infantry Brigade (SMIB) destroyed a dugout in which the occupiers had hidden ammunition. 1 510 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

The projectile initiative for Ukraine: EU comments Czech election results won’t affect initiative to supply Ukraine with shells, - EU The European Union is convinced that the results of the parliamentary elections in the Czech Republic will not affect the Czech initiative to supply ammunition to Ukraine. 668 2 Previously in trend: Czech ammunition procurement initiative

Drone operators from the 5th Assault Brigade destroyed the occupiers’ ammunition and four dugouts. 5th Assault Brigade: Enemy ammunition and four dugouts destroyed. VIDEO Soldiers of the 5th Assault Brigade are destroying ammunition and dugouts of the occupiers. 1 297 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Operators of the 414th Brigade’s UAVs "Madjar’s Birds" hit the occupier in the head with ammunition. "Madyar’s Birds" kamikaze drone strikes occupier in head. VIDEO Ukrainian strike drone operators from the 414th "Madyar's Birds" Brigade hit a Russian occupier with a kamikaze drone. 5 648 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Destruction of UAV and ammunition depots of the occupiers. What is known? Huge stocks of ruscists’ UAVs and ammunition in occupied Luhansk region destroyed, - General Staff of AFU The Ukrainian Defence Forces have struck at the Russian occupiers' UAV and ammunition depots. 11 600 17 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

The EU will fulfil its promise and provide Ukraine with 2 million shells by October EU plans to provide Ukraine with 2 million shells by October, - Kallas The European Union plans to fulfil its promise to provide Ukraine with 2 million artillery shells by October. 787 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine Military aid to Ukraine Shells supply from the EU

Ukrainian military kills invaders hiding under anti-thermal vision cloaks Drones of 28th SMB eliminate Russian infantry in Donetsk region: occupiers tried to hide under "invisibility cloaks". VIDEO Pilots of the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade (SMB) named after the Knights of the Winter Campaign, who are holding the defense in the Donetsk direction, have released footage showing Russian infantry being eliminated. 1 984 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

Border guards of the "Steel Border" destroy occupiers in the Kursk region Antennas and ammunition: Ukrainian border guards destroyed Russian positions in Kursk direction. VIDEO The 15th Mobile Border Guard Detachment "Steel Border" continues to perform combat missions in the hottest spots of the frontline. According to Censor.NET, Ukrainian FPV drone operators conducted a successful operation in the Kursk sector. A video of the results was posted on social media. 2 236 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

SSU fighters destroy enemy combat equipment and forces Over 1,000 occupiers and enemy equipment taken out – SSU special forces show their work. VIDEO Drone operators of the SSU special unit of the Center of Special Operations "A", better known as "Alpha," have reported the results of their combat missions. In just two weeks last month, Ukrainian fighters eliminated more than 1,000 Russian occupiers, Censor.NET reports. 3 723 21 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Soldiers of the "Steel Lions" destroy Russian drones Anti-aircraft gunners from "Steel Lions" destroyed six Russian Molniya UAVs. VIDEO The anti-aircraft gunners of the 63rd separate mechanised brigade Steel Lions (63rd SMBr) have released a video of the destruction of six Russian kamikaze attack drones Molniya. The video was posted on social media. 2 925 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

NATO outlines Ukraine aid priorities: air defense and artillery ammunition – NSATU NATO General Keller on Ukraine aid priorities: ammunition and air defense The NATO Security Assistance and Training Center for Ukraine (NSATU) considers artillery ammunition and air defense systems to be the top priorities in military aid for Ukraine. 671 2 Previously in trend: NATO aid to Ukraine

Russian soldiers blew themselves up with a single grenade Occupiers blow themselves up after Ukrainian drone strike — only helmet left. VIDEO In the Vovchansk direction, cameras of the 4th Battalion of the National Guard’s "Rubizh" Freedom Forces recorded two Russian soldiers attempting to hide from a Ukrainian drone under a tree. 5 581 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

The Ukrainian drone continued to transmit video even after the strike. Survivor FPV: Drone of 413th "Raid" Battalion transmitted video even after striking Russian equipment. VIDEO In the Novopavlivka direction, operators of the 413th Raid Battalion of the Unmanned Systems Forces have destroyed more than 100 pieces of enemy equipment since the beginning of August. 5 040 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

A resident of Pokrovsk destroyed a Russian kamikaze drone Man in Pokrovsk single-handedly stops Russian drone and removes its munition. VIDEO In frontline Pokrovsk, a local resident became an unexpected hero of the day after single-handedly disabling a Russian kamikaze drone that had tangled in fiber-optic lines. His actions were captured on video, which quickly spread across social media, sparking admiration and debate, Censor.NET reports. 11 090 22

Destruction of Russian positions by the Phoenix unit Ten occupiers, EW system, ammo depot and howitzer taken out: Ukrainian border guards destroy enemy positions in thickets. VIDEO Pilots of the Border Guard’s Phoenix unit are conducting combat operations in Kharkiv region. As Censor.NET reports, their reconnaissance-strike missions have identified and hit a Russian electronic warfare system "Peroyed," a field ammunition depot, a D-30 howitzer, and eliminated about ten enemy soldiers. 1 511 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

rheinmetall "Ammunition plant in Ukraine has not been completed due to bureaucracy," - Rheinmetall Currently, the pace of construction of the ammunition plant in Ukraine is not moving as fast as we would like. 47 570 144 Previously in trend: Ammunition production in Ukraine

North Korea supplies shells and artillery systems to Russia: intelligence reveals quantities North Korea has supplied Russia with around 6.5 million rounds and over 600 artillery systems - Foreign Intelligence Service North Korea has supplied Russia with around 6.5 million artillery shells of various calibers and hundreds of artillery systems. The DPRK remains a key arms supplier for Russia. 2 323 22 Previously in trend: Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia

The US will have the most ammunition in the world In few months, US will have most ammunition in world - Trump President Donald Trump expects that over the next few months the United States will have the world's largest ammunition stockpile. 3 106 20 Previously in trend: Trump statements

Czech initiative. Funds are available for the purchase of shells Funds already available for purchase of shells under "Czech initiative" for first half of 2026, - Ambassador Zvarych At least for the first half of 2026, there are funds for the purchase of shells under the "Czech initiative". 717 3 Previously in trend: Czech ammunition procurement initiative

The Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant was attacked by Ukrainian Armed Forces drones Consequences of Ukrainian Armed Forces’ attack on chemical plant producing combat units for "Shaheds" in Moscow region of Russian Federation. SATELLITE IMAGE Satellite imagery confirms a successful strike by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant located in the Moscow region. 12 074 19 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Ukrainian Defense Forces strike plant in Moscow region AFU strike chemical plant producing warheads for Shahed drones in Russia’s Moscow region, – General Staff On the night of July 7, units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, in coordination with other Defense Forces branches, carried out a fire strike on the Krasnozavodsk Chemical Plant in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation. 1 887 12 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

AFU Russian Federation increases use of Molniya ammunition by 42% in week - Southern Defense Forces Over the past week, Russian troops in southern Ukraine have significantly increased the intensity of attacks on the positions of the Defense Forces, increasing the number of attacks on settlements, as well as the use of kamikaze drones and air strikes. 1 064 2 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south

Plant in the USA to produce ammunition for Ukraine Fire broke out at ammunition storage site in Mykolaiv region. There is single detonation, - OC "South" Today, on 7 July, at around 10.00 a.m., a fire broke out at an ammunition storage site in one of the communities of Mykolaiv region. 3 358 29 Previously in trend: Fire at ammunition depot in Mykolaiv region

Rutte Russia produces three times more ammunition in three months than NATO does in year - Rutte Russia is significantly ahead of NATO countries in ammunition production. In three months, Russia produces three times as much ammunition as all NATO countries produce in a year. 8 206 101 Previously in trend: Threat of Russian agression to EU NATO ammunition production

In the Kharkiv region, Shahed dropped delayed-action munitions Enemy attacked Kharkiv region with drones carrying delayed-action explosive devices. PHOTO On 4 July, the Russian occupiers used a Shahed attack drone in the Kharkiv region with fragmentation warheads that detonated over 6 hours. Some of them exploded even 20 hours after the attack. 1 955 2 Previously in trend: Shahed upgrade

vucic Serbia would partially resume exporting ammunition: ’Black, gray and white lists’ of countries to be created, - Vucic Serbia will partially resume exports of ammunition after suspending sales the day before. 1 757 7 Previously in trend: sale of ammunition abroad

Occupier’s flight above the ground Occupier flying high above houses after attack by Ukrainian drone. VIDEO The body of the occupier flew high up after a Ukrainian drone hit a house where Russians were storing ammunition. 8 009 34 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Kallas, Kaja EU has already pledged to supply 80% out of planned 2 million ammunition for Ukraine in 2025 - Kallas As part of the EU's initiative to supply Ukraine with two million rounds of ammunition in 2025, commitments of 80% of the planned volume have already been declared. 1 022 8 Previously in trend: Shells supply from the EU

Нерозірвані касетні суббоєприпаси State Emergency Service warns of danger of unexploded cluster munitions and drone debris in Kyiv As a result of a combined air strike by the Russian army on Kyiv on Tuesday night, bomb squads found and neutralized cluster munitions in two districts of the capital, 1 150 0 Previously in trend: Unexploded cluster munitions

Massive missile attack on Kyiv on 17 June Massive Russian missile attack on Kyiv: unexploded cluster munitions removed from apartments in residential building. PHOTOS Kyiv police bomb disposal experts removed unexploded cluster munitions from the apartments of a high-rise building that was hit by a Russian missile. 5 574 13 Previously in trend: Detonation of explosive devices Missile and drone attack on Kyiv

Czech Republic ready to extend ammunition supply program for Ukraine Czech Republic ready to continue ammunition supply program for Ukraine – Lipavský Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský said Prague is prepared to extend its ammunition supply initiative for Ukraine into 2025, as Europe rushes to step up its support for Kyiv. 858 9 Previously in trend: Czech ammunition procurement initiative

ammunition, shells EU countries may increase funding for shell production up to €1 billion - media The European Union countries have promised to allocate from 500 million to 1 billion euros to continue the ASAP program to support the production of ammunition. 483 2 Previously in trend: Security of Europe

Jan Lipavský Czechia aims to supply more ammunition to Ukraine this year than in 2024 – Lipavský Throughout 2025, the Czech Republic plans to deliver more ammunition to Ukraine than it did last year. 791 19 Previously in trend: Czech ammunition procurement initiative

Ukraine receives additional ammunition from Estonia Estonia delivers additional artillery ammunition to Ukraine. PHOTO The Estonian Ministry of Defence has announced new supplies of artillery ammunition to Ukraine. 1 713 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Estonia

Dangerous ammunition was found in the Pryluky district after the Russian attack. "Shaheds" scattered explosive ordnance during Russian attack on Chernihiv region, according to National Police. PHOTO Dangerous ammunition was discovered in Pryluky, Chernihiv region, after a nighttime Russian drone attack. 4 605 9 Previously in trend: Drone attack in Chernihiv region

Kim Jong-un, Putin Russia received 9 million shells and 100 ballistic missiles from North Korea – international report Russia and North Korea have significantly expanded their military cooperation. In 2024 alone, Russia received up to 9 million artillery and rocket munitions as well as 100 ballistic missiles from Pyongyang. In return, North Korea was supplied with short-range air defense systems, electronic warfare systems, and at least one Pantsir system. 3 353 32 Previously in trend: Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia

Putin, Kim Jong-un DPRK has supplied 6 million shells to Russia, - Foreign Intelligence Service head Ivashchenko Since the beginning of the full-scale war against Ukraine, Russia has received a total of six million shells from North Korea. 1 630 18 Previously in trend: Cooperation between the DPRK and Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha EU has already guaranteed supply of two thirds out of 2 million shells for Ukraine - Sybiha Ukraine has received confirmation from its European partners that EU countries have already found a possibility to supply two-thirds out of 2 million artillery shells that are planned to be transferred to Ukraine by the end of 2025. 640 6 Previously in trend: Shells supply from the EU

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