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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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сбу Russian flamethrower Shmel discovered in ATO zone, - SBU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has seized Russian-made weapons and ammunition in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 22 697 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

Lithuania ready to continue arms supplies to Ukraine, - Defense Minister Caroblis Lithuania is ready to further supply weapons to Ukraine after checking its own arsenals. 20 496 70 Ukrainian Politics

саперы балаклея Sappers neutralized more than 5,600 items of ordnance in Balakliia, - Defense Ministry. PHOTOS Engineering units continue to eliminate the consequences of the fire at ammunition depot in the Kharkiv region. 7 018 14 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

боеприпас SBU found Russian ammunition in Donetsk region. PHOTOS Employees of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) found more Russian-made weapons in the Donetsk region. 14 688 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

полторак Over 30 percent of ammo, including scarce types, survived Balakliia fire,- Minister Poltorak Minister of Defense Stepan Poltorak says some 5 billion hryvnia ($184.4 million) is needed to properly guard all ammunition depots. 33 605 111 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

боеприпасы балаклея Unexploded ordnance disposal underway in Balakliia. PHOTOS The Ukrainian military have started to dispose of unexploded ordnance (UXO) collected in and around Balakliia town in Ukraine's Kharkiv region. 23 796 15 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

Ordnance still exploding at Balakliia ammunition depot, - MoD One explosion in several hours is recorded at ammunition depot in Balakliia (the Kharkiv region). 3 922 10 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

боеприпасы Balakliia, nine nearby villages cleared of explosives. PHOTOS As of 7 a.m. March 27, the neighborhoods of Balakliia town and nine nearby villages n the Kharkiv region have been cleared of explosive objects by State Emergency Service pyrotechnical units. 13 072 8 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

NATO representatives arrive to Balakliia to demine ammunition depot, - Svitlychna NATO representatives arrived to demine the military ammunition depot in the town of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region. 9 164 57 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

балаклея Explosions of varying intensity still rocking Balakliia ammunition depot, - State Emergency Service Blasts of varying intensity are still being recorded on the territory of the ammunition depot in the Kharkiv region as of 7 a.m., March 24. 72 628 104 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

боеприпасы Ammunition worth 7 billion hryvnia returned to Ukraine Army, - Matios. PHOTOS The total cost of the ammunition returned to the Army is 7,236,381,330 hryvnia ($268,01 million). 90 439 110 Ukrainian Politics

взрыв Explosions in Balakliia: over 16,000 area residents evacuated, - State Emergency Service. PHOTOS+VIDEO As of 7:30 a.m. March 23, the rescuers continue evacuating residents from Balakliia city and villages adjacent to the exploding ammunition depot in the Kharkiv region. 116 938 121 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

взрыв Blasts at Balakliia ammo depot continue, people stay in shelters, evacuation underway, - journalist Evacuation of civilians is underway in Balakliia, the Kharkiv region, where the local ammunition depot has been impacted by blasts since last night. 53 723 77 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

матиос анатолий Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot might have been caused by subversive action, Prosecutor Matios says A powerful blast rocked an ammunition depot in Kharkiv region’s Balakliia city on the night of March 23.It might have been caused by subversive actions. 133 766 457 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

сватово взрывы Blasts at MoD’s ammunition depot in Kharkiv region: evacuation underway, - State Emergency Service Ordnance started exploding at the Defense Ministry’s ammunition depot situated near the city of Balakliia in the Kharkiv region on the night of March 23, 2017. 94 738 208 Previously in trend: Explosions at Balakliia ammunition depot

боеприпасы тайник Cache of Russian weapons found in Zaitseve. PHOTOS Ukrainian soldiers have found a cache of Russian-made weapons, ammunition and equipment in Zaitseve in the Donetsk region. 18 723 26 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

тайник Russian-produced rocket launcher, ammunition found in ATO zone. PHOTOS Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine obtained another evidence of Russian involvement in the armed conflict in Ukraine’s east. A Shmel rocket launcher was found on the scene of a clash between the Ukrainian troops and terrorists at the Svitlodarsk salient. 13 195 10 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

тайник Builders found arms cache while repairing house entrance in Kyiv, - National Police. PHOTOS Workers found an arms cache as they were replacing windows in the entrance hall of an apartment house at Chokolivskyi Boulevard in Kyiv today. 35 538 22 Incidents

Luhansk militants steal weapons and ammunition en masse, - Intelligence The militants of the "2nd motorized rifle brigade" massively steal arms and ammunition delivered from Russia. 21 919 58 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

оружие боеприпасы Police seized grenade launcher, ammunition, shells and explosives from former soldier. PHOTOS+VIDEO Employees of the SBU and the police officers seized an arsenal of weapons and ammunition from a Kryvyi Rih resident. 16 409 61 Society

гранаты 25 grenades found in Zhytomyr region. PHOTOS Police officers found 25 grenades and fuses for them in the Zhytomyr region. 9 314 23 Society

сапері Pyrotechnics destroy unexploded ordnance found in Donbas. VIDEO Ukrainian army sappers and pyrotechnics of the State Emergency Service have carried out a routine disposal of ordnance. 6 706 7 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

оружие боеприпасы Two grenade launchers, 10 grenades, ammos, and plastic explosive found in caches along front line. PHOTOS The SBU have found five caches with a large number of weapons and ammunition in the the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone. 5 714 12 Society

гранаты SBU reveals hand grenades cache near strategic facility. PHOTOS 22 F-1 and RGD-5 hand grenades have been found and seized by employees of the Security Service of Ukraine from a Romny female resident in the Sumy region. 37 455 30 Incidents

Ukraine must withdraw from Ottawa Convention during war to stop disposing of its defensive weapons, - journalist It is vital for Ukraine to pull out of the Ottawa Convention to stop destroying available defensive weapons during the war in the east. 81 394 186 Incidents

мина SBU finds two ammo caches in ATO area. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine has discovered two ammunition caches in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 8 775 14 Incidents

оружие SBU found three ammunition caches and Russian-produced mine in ATO area. PHOTOS The officers of the Security Service of Ukraine found three ammunition caches in the Luhansk region and a Russian-produced fragmentation mine near the Maiorsk checkpoint in the Donetsk region. 5 910 7 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

National police found arms cache in Donetsk region The National police officers together with the Kramatorsk border guards found and eliminated an arms cache in the Donetsk region. The cache was set up on the outskirts of the village of Pavlivka. 4 735 8 Incidents

минобороны Defense Ministry investigating death of two soldiers in ATO zone The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine carries out an internal investigation regarding the incident happened on Nov.1-2 in one of the tactical groups in the area of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. 27 630 73 Incidents

боеприпасы Vast number of weapons and ammunition found in underground bunker near Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO (updated) The members of Kyiv Prosecutor's Office in conjunction with Cyber-crime and Criminal Investigation Departments of the National Police of Ukraine discovered an underground storage facility with an enormous number of weapons and ammunition in Kyiv’s uptown. 329 591 528 Incidents

сбу Four arms caches found in ATO area over past day, - SBU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has found four caches of weapons and ammunition in the area of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 8 352 12 Incidents

сватово "5 ha of land demined, 18,000 shells defused," - engineers remove consequences of explosion at Svatove ammo depot. VIDEO Engineers and rescuers are going to complete the disposal of munitions scattered after the blast at the Svatove warehouse in 2015. 13 046 2 Ukrainian Politics

Man transporting three TNT blocks and 50 detonators apprehended in public bus A man carrying TNT blocks and detonators was apprehended in the Zaporizhia region. 3 630 16 Society

схрон Ammunition cache found in downtown Kyiv on route of Patriots’ March scheduled for Friday, - adviser to Interior Minister. PHOTO The members of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and Kyiv’s General Directorate of the National Police have just found ammunition cache in nonresidential premises of a house situated on Hrushevskoho Street in the heart of the capital. 43 726 79 Incidents

тайник SBU found arms cache in Donetsk region. PHOTO SBU officers have found a cache with a large number of weapons and ammunition in the Donetsk region. 9 954 22 Incidents

тайник SBU found two arms caches in ATO area. PHOTOS SBU officers together with the police have found two arms caches in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the east of Ukraine. 7 039 3 Incidents

боеприпасы Armor-piercing ammunition, TNT blocks, anti-tank mines, and grenades: SOF soldiers found arms cache in ATO area, - Staff. PHOTOS The soldiers of the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine found ammunition cache in the village of Bezhynove in Novoaidar district of the Luhansk region situated near the demarcation line. 19 608 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Lithuania gave Ukraine unused ammunition which was in service until transition to NATO standards Lithuania gave Ukraine unused ammunition, which became unnecessary after the country's transition to NATO standards. 67 012 273 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

оружие тайник Border guards found five grenade launchers, four grenades and eight TNT blocks in arms cache near front line. PHOTOS Officers of Ukrainian State Border Service found an arms cache near the front line in the Donetsk region. 4 351 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

SBU found three arms caches in ATO area SBU officers found three caches in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. The caches were set up in abandoned buildings near Yasynuvata. 4 165 6 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

фугас High-explosive ammunition found in cache near Shyrokyne. PHOTOS SBU officers have found a cache with high-explosive ammunition near Shyrokyne in the Donetsk region. Ammunition was supposed to be used in acts of sabotage against Ukrainian soldiers. 8 917 7 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

обстрел снаряд таволга Terrorists shelled Stanytsia Luhanska bridge from powerful Russian grenade launchers, - ATO press service. PHOTO The militants fired at a pedestrian bridge in the village of Stanytsia Luhanska (the Luhansk region) from RPG-27 Tavolga anti-tank grenade launchers. 42 595 67 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

оружие свастика скадовск Arms cache and swastika found in house of Skadovsk resident. PHOTOS Employees of the SBU and the National police have found a cache in the town of Skadovsk in the Kherson region. 50 969 140 Society

азербайджан Two people killed, 21 wounded by explosion at arms plant in Azerbaijan. VIDEO 21 people were injured by the explosion at Araz arms plant in Azerbaijani Shirvan city, 130 kilometers west of Baku. 12 510 5 Incidents

оружие боеприпасы донбасс Mine, shell, 19 grenades and 600 rounds of ammunition found in arms cache in Donbas. PHOTOS Officers of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) together with military, border guards and police discovered two arms caches in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions. 6 472 43 Society

армия донецк боеприпасы вооружение рф база оккупанты For OSCE’s record: ExpoDonbas exhibition center in Donetsk turned into military base of Russian occupants. PHOTOS Piles of ammunition and numerous units of Russian military equipment have been found in Donetsk ExpoDonbas exhibition center. 61 891 41 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

оружие сбу схрон "19 anti-tank guided missiles, 36 automatic gun rounds, 10 mine triggers," SBU discovered large ammo cache in Donetsk region. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine and the military found a large ammo cache in the Yasynuvata district of the Donetsk region. 33 018 37 Incidents

боеприпасы Russia supplies terrorists with banned mines, new types of weapons and explosives, - Defense Intelligence. PHOTOS Russian proxies use banned anti-personnel mines in the Donbas. 52 787 46 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine