War
How the wreckage of the ‘Lancet’ ended up on Maidan: details of the attack on Kyiv on 16 March
Serhiy (“Flash”) Beskresnov, an adviser to the Minister of Defence, shared details on social media of the Russian attack on Kyiv on the morning of 16 March. At that time, fragments of a Russian “Lancet” electric drone were found on Independence Square; the occupiers use this drone on the front line, and it does not have sufficient range to reach the capital.
Zelenskyy is in London to discuss a defence partnership with the UK and has already met with Charles III
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is on a visit to the UK, where he plans to sign a new defence agreement. Prior to this, he met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace.
Iran’s new supreme leader has rejected proposals to ease tensions with the US
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has rejected proposals to ease tensions or agree to a ceasefire with the United States. The initiatives were conveyed to Tehran via two intermediary countries.
Russia is scaling back missile production and focusing on drones — Zelenskyy
Russia is scaling back its missile production and redirecting funds towards increasing drone production. Currently, the enemy deploys up to 500 drones in a single attack against Ukraine. Moscow aims to reach 600–800 UAVs per day.
The Taliban have claimed that hundreds were killed in an airstrike on a hospital in Kabul; Pakistan denies this
Authorities in Afghanistan have reported that at least 400 people have been killed following an airstrike on a hospital in Kabul. Pakistan has rejected the allegations and claims that it targeted military facilities.
Ukraine expects Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline to resume in a month and a half
Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline could resume by early May. Ukraine is counting on EU support to complete the repair work.
When drones strike data centres: how the war has exposed a new vulnerability
In modern warfare, data centres are increasingly found in the same high-risk zones as power stations, ports and oil depots. An article in *The National Interest* argues that digital infrastructure, which supports both civilian services and military operations, is no longer merely a logistical asset.
A Trump ally has suggested using nuclear weapons to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Former Speaker of the US House of Representatives Newt Gingrich has suggested using nuclear weapons to open the Strait of Hormuz. His statement came against the backdrop of Iran’s blockade of shipping.
The Cabinet of Ministers has expanded the list of businesses deemed critical to the Armed Forces: who will be eligible for deferment
The Cabinet of Ministers has expanded the criteria for identifying enterprises deemed critical to meeting the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new list includes companies operating under contracts with the commands of the various branches or specific service branches of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, particularly in the areas of logistics, repair and maintenance of military equipment.
Ukraine is launching a centre for military AI: the Ministry of Defence has set out an ambitious goal
Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has announced the launch of the Defense AI Centre “A1” – the first centre dedicated to integrating artificial intelligence into military technology. The project is being implemented with the support of the UK government.
Ukrainian maritime drones highlighted the vulnerability of NATO forces during exercises
During NATO exercises off the coast of Portugal, a unit led by Ukraine demonstrated the effectiveness of naval drones. In the scenarios, the ‘hypothetical adversary’ was able to gain the upper hand over Alliance forces.
Ukraine is testing a new FP-7 ballistic missile: what is known about it
Ukraine has begun testing its new FP-7 ballistic missiles, which are capable of striking targets at ranges of up to 300 kilometres. Fire Point has stated that the missile is comparable to the American ATACMS and has already undergone at least one test launch.
