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🇫🇷🇺🇦 France to Deliver Six Mirage 2000-5F Fighters to Ukraine by Mid-2025

✈️ France will transfer six Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets to Ukraine by mid-2025, French MP Frank Giletti confirmed during a budget review. The aircraft will be delivered with a complete support package, including maintenance and operational readiness, according to Zone Militaire.

💪 These retired French fighters will provide a critical boost to Ukraine’s air force, currently dependent on aging Soviet-era MiG-29s and Su-24 bombers. The Mirage 2000-5Fs will complement Ukraine’s incoming F-16s and potentially enable precision strikes and advanced air defense in contested areas.

🛠 France is modifying the jets to carry air-to-ground munitions and upgrading their electronic warfare systems, making them versatile in offensive and defensive operations. Their advanced radar and targeting systems will improve Ukraine's capability to counter Russian air superiority and strike high-value targets, such as logistics hubs and command centers.

📈 This move signals France’s evolving defense posture and reinforces Western unity in strengthening Ukraine’s long-term defense against Russian aggression.

💥 Ukraine Strikes Key Russian Ammo Depot in Bryansk Using ATACMS Missiles

🚀 Ukraine’s Armed Forces struck the 67th GRAU Arsenal in Russia’s Bryansk Oblast on November 19, reportedly using US-supplied ATACMS missiles for the first time to target Russian territory. The attack triggered multiple explosions and significant detonation, marking a major escalation in Ukraine’s long-range precision strike capabilities.

🎯 The GRAU facility stored critical munitions, including North Korean artillery shells, guided bombs, anti-aircraft missiles, and MLRS ammunition. This operation is part of Ukraine’s intensified campaign targeting Russia’s critical military infrastructure, aiming to disrupt logistics and reduce combat capabilities. Such strikes demonstrate Ukraine's growing use of advanced long-range weaponry to weaken Russia’s war effort.

🇺🇦🚀 Ukrainian Drone Makers Launch Mavic Alternatives for Military Use

⚙️ Ukrainian manufacturers unveiled the first domestically-produced analogues to the Chinese DJI Mavic drones, widely used for reconnaissance and targeting, Ukrinform reports. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers amid Chinese export restrictions.

🔧 Ukraine’s Ministry of Strategic Industries hosted the presentation, highlighting the locally developed UAVs' ability to operate under intense electromagnetic interference, a frequent issue on the battlefield. Unlike civilian drones modified for military use, these systems are purpose-built for Ukraine’s military needs.

🎯 While similar in operation to Mavics, the Ukrainian drones offer superior resistance to electronic warfare, ensuring greater functionality in contested airspace. Ukraine’s drone production capacity has grown more than tenfold in 2024, with further scaling expected to reduce costs.

🇳🇴🇺🇦 Ukraine and Norway Partner to Boost Arms Production with a New Aid Package

🤝 Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov announced after visiting Oslo that Ukraine and Norway have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to accelerate arms and military equipment production at Ukrainian facilities. The €500 million military aid package includes F-16 fighter jets, NASAMS air defense systems, and $118.8 million earmarked for F-16 maintenance.

🔧 Norway’s support follows the “Danish format,” emphasizing direct funding for Ukrainian defense industry projects. This approach enables rapid production and delivery of critical arms tailored to Ukraine’s military needs. Projects proposed by Ukraine undergo review by Danish and Norwegian authorities before funding is allocated.

🎯 The agreement aims to bolster Ukraine’s defense industry, reducing dependency on foreign supply chains. By empowering domestic arms production, the partnership ensures faster delivery of weapons and ammunition to the frontlines.

🇨🇿🇺🇦 Czech Company Donates $800K for Anti-Tank Weapons to Ukraine

💶 Czech defense company STV GROUP has donated €765,000 ($806,664) for the purchase of RPG-7 anti-tank grenade launchers for Ukraine's Defense Forces, Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported.

⚔️ The RPG-7 is a portable, shoulder-fired rocket launcher that is highly effective against armored vehicles in close-combat scenarios. Due to its simplicity, portability, and affordability, it has been instrumental for Ukrainian infantry, particularly in urban warfare.

🤝 The donation is part of broader Czech support for Ukraine, which includes the delivery of 500,000 ammunition units by year’s end, over one-third of which has already arrived. The RPG-7 donation bolsters Ukraine’s capacity to counter Russian armored forces.

Footage from the Novooleksiivka area in the Kurakhove direction documents the aftermath of an unsuccessful Russian assault. Despite launching several large-scale attacks in the area today, Russian forces failed to breach Ukrainian defenses. The video highlights destroyed equipment and scattered remnants of the offensive effort, showcasing the resilience and preparedness of Ukrainian forces in repelling the assault. The failed operation underscores the challenges faced by the attackers in overcoming entrenched defensive positions.

🇺🇸🇬🇧🇫🇷 US, UK, and France Approve Long-Range Strikes by Ukraine Inside Russia

🚀 The US, UK, and France have authorized Ukraine to use long-range weapons, including ATACMS, Storm Shadow, and SCALP missiles, for deep strikes into Russian territory, The New York Times and Le Figaro report. This shift aims to bolster Ukraine's ability to disrupt Russian military operations far beyond the frontlines.

📍 The decision follows reports of an impending Russian assault in Kursk Oblast, involving 50,000 troops, including 10,000 North Korean soldiers. Ukraine is expected to use these missiles to strike critical infrastructure, such as command centers, supply depots, and air defense systems, weakening Russia’s offensive potential.

⚔️ The ATACMS missile, with a range of 190 miles, and Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles, capable of striking up to 250 kilometers, offer Ukraine precision capabilities against high-value targets. These systems have already proven effective in destroying key Russian military assets.

🛡️ This policy shift strengthens Ukraine’s counteroffensive momentum amid concerns over Russia’s retaliation and future US policy changes. It underscores Western commitment to Ukraine’s survival and strategic advances.

🎯 Ukrainian Strike Targets Military Site in Belgorod, Injuring Six Russian Soldiers

🪖 On November 14, Ukrainian forces reportedly struck a military equipment site in Belgorod, injuring six Russian soldiers, according to Russian Telegram channels. Local reports claim GMLRS rockets fired from HIMARS systems targeted the Sadovaya Street facility, with some intercepted by air defenses while others hit their mark.

📍 The strike aligns with Ukraine’s ongoing campaign to disrupt Russian military supply chains and weaken its operational infrastructure. Photos show damaged Ural military trucks at the site, with reports suggesting the strike was a precise hit rather than a random barrage.

📈 This attack highlights Ukraine’s ability to target critical military assets within Russian territory, further pressuring Moscow’s logistics and complicating its war effort.

🛳️ Ukraine’s Strike Damages Russian Frigates in Caspian Sea

💣 Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) successfully damaged two Russian Gepard-class frigates, Tatarstan and Dagestan, in the port of Kaspiysk on November 6, according to UK intelligence. The operation also reportedly damaged smaller Project 21631 vessels, marking Ukraine’s first strike against Russia’s Caspian Flotilla.

📍 The Caspian Flotilla, previously used to launch missile attacks on Ukraine, is a vital component of Russia’s naval operations. While the extent of the damage remains unclear, this strike disrupts Russia’s maritime capabilities and showcases Ukraine’s expanding reach.

🎯 The UAVs likely traversed Russian territory undetected, exposing weaknesses in Moscow’s air defenses and raising concerns for Russian leadership. With reduced naval flexibility, Russia faces increased challenges in maintaining offensive operations.

💡 This operation underscores Ukraine’s growing capability to strike deep into Russian territory, demonstrating its innovation and resilience amid escalating conflict. It further pressures Moscow, showing that no region is entirely secure from Ukrainian retaliation.