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Ukraine pulls US tanks from front lines over Russian drone threats
The sidelining of the Abrams reflects evolving battlefield tactics where drone use has made it virtually impossible for them to maneuver without detection.
By Tara Copp, AP
Ukraine fires 6 deputy defense ministers as counteroffensive continues
The reshuffling came with no explanation after the last defense minister resigned, dogged by reports of corruption within his ministry.
By Illia Novikov, AP
Military drone crashes during test flight in Iran, injuring 2
Images of the wreckage circulating on social media suggested it was the type of drone that carries bombs.
By The Associated Press
North Korean weapons likely won’t help Russia’s war on Ukraine–Milley
The top U.S. military officer said the recent North Korean and Russian summit means Pyongyang will probably provide Russia Soviet-era 152 mm artillery.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy expected to visit Washington next week
His visit comes as Congress is debating providing as much as $24 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine as it fights the Russian invasion.
Russian pilot tried to shoot down a British spy plane last fall–BBC
Intercepted communications suggest the pilot of a Russian Su-27 fighter jet fired on the unarmed U.K. plane in September 2022.
Freedom Caucus derails Pentagon spending bill, foreshadowing shutdown
Republican leaders pulled votes on the defense spending bill after failing to secure Freedom Caucus support, teeing up a possible shutdown next month.
Ukraine could be flying F-16s early in 2024, Air Guard chief says
Lt. Gen. Michael Loh said that Ukraine’s most experienced fighter pilots could complete U.S. training in Arizona on the F-16 in as little as three months.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, AP