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Von der Leyen and Costa to visit Kyiv on the fourth anniversary of Russia`s full-scale invasion
The visit by EU leaders is intended to show solidarity with Ukraine amid continued Russian aggression, increased attacks on the energy sector and preparations for a new package of sanctions against Moscow.
The KAAN fighter jet is preparing for test flights, while Turkey's defence exports are growing rapidly.
The first test flights of the Turkish fifth-generation fighter jet KAAN are planned for the end of April. TUSAŞ reports growing international interest in the project and calls 2025 a turning point for the country's entire defence and aviation industry.
A massive attack by the Russian Federation left Kyiv and four regions without power, with up to 60% of subscribers in the Kharkiv region without electricity.
A rocket drone strike on the night of 3 February damaged energy facilities, caused emergency shutdowns and complicated restoration efforts due to temperatures dropping to minus 25 degrees.
Sweden and Denmark will jointly purchase air defence systems worth over €246 million for Ukraine
Stockholm and Copenhagen have agreed to jointly purchase and transfer modern air defence systems to Ukraine, which should strengthen protection against Russian attacks and at the same time support defence production in Sweden.
The EU is preparing its own secure defence data space without US technology, with plans to launch it by 2030.
The European Defence Agency is exploring the creation of a platform that will allow EU armies to securely exchange sensitive information and data for military AI, reducing dependence on American infrastructure.
Iran has no plans to export enriched uranium and is ready to negotiate with the US only without pressure – Shamkhani
An adviser to Iran`s supreme leader announced the refusal to transfer uranium abroad, outlined the conditions for possible negotiations with the United States, and warned of a harsh response in the event of war.
Rutte in the Verkhovna Rada: most missiles for Ukraine's air defence arrived through PURL, NATO support remains a priority
The NATO Secretary General stated that the Alliance will not reduce its focus on Ukraine's security, and that Russian attacks demonstrate the Kremlin's lack of genuine intentions for peace.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the FPV operator training centre and Russian troop concentrations in the Zaporizhzhia and Belgorod regions.
On the night of 3 February, Ukrainian defence forces launched a series of strikes against Russian military targets in temporarily occupied territories and border areas of the Russian Federation.
Russian attack damaged DTEK thermal power plant, leaving over a thousand homes in Kyiv without heat
The Russian Federation's massive strike on energy infrastructure on 3 February caused serious damage to DTEK's thermal power plants and disrupted heat supply in the capital.
Iran conducted naval exercises with live fire near the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran has completed two days of naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz amid growing tensions with the United States. The manoeuvres took place near one of the world's key oil and gas transport routes.
Massive Russian attack on Ukraine: regions without power, damaged houses, air defence forces destroyed most air targets
On the night of 3 February, Russia carried out a combined missile and drone strike on a number of regions in Ukraine, damaging energy and civilian infrastructure. The most affected areas were Vinnytsia, Odesa, Dnipropetrovsk, Kyiv and the surrounding region.
Combined attack by the Russian Federation on Kyiv: high-rise buildings damaged in five districts, three people wounded
During the night, Russia launched a combined strike on the capital using ballistic missiles and drones. Several areas of Kyiv have reported damage to residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, with casualties reported.
