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Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of April 19
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04-19-24, 11:38 AM | #3182 |
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The Netherlands is allocating over 200 million euros for additional artillery munitions and air defence in Ukraine. This was announced by outgoing Defence Minister Ollongren in an online meeting of NATO ministers. "Air defence assets and artillery munitions are desperately needed in Ukraine," Ollongren said. "The situation threatens to become critical." According to Ollogren, the resources to which the Netherlands is now contributing are already in Europe and will go to Ukraine as soon as possible. "We must now all pull out all the stops to support Ukraine."Of the amount, 150 million euros will go to the German Immediate Action for Air Defence initiative. This is intended to provide long-range air defence assets quickly. The remaining 60 million euros will be spent on short-range air defence assets. The Netherlands is also contributing to an Estonian initiative to rapidly deliver artillery munitions to Ukraine from existing stocks. The more than 200 million euros is part of the 1 billion euros the cabinet is releasing this year for additional military aid to Ukraine, a Defence spokesman said. That additional investment was announced last week. |
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04-19-24, 04:45 PM | #3186 | |
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Not long, the Netherlands already gave 50% of its patriot batteries we gone give more or buy them Mark Rutte is the best person to make this kinda deals with other countries. The EU does not give them but the countries themselves provides so no Europe bureaucracy same goes for new military production lines it all depends on the states most production lines are increasing production and many new production lines are being build or shutdown factories are restarted. I figure the Dutch patriot battery is either prepared for transport or already in transit. The artillery shells from the Czechs are also being delivered for weeks they are coming from countries like South Korea, South Africa, etc so takes time to transport and other factories in Europe.
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04-20-24, 05:26 AM | #3187 |
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That illustration at Die Achse des Guten was too good to be missed - the title is "Habeck's tactical windmill rearmament of Ukraine".
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04-20-24, 06:11 AM | #3188 | |
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US Congress close to passing long-awaited aid
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German drone manufacturer opens factory in Ukraine Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine on April 18, the company announced. Quantum Systems is the company behind advanced Vector reconnaissance drones, 212 of which have been provided to Ukraine by the German government. The plant is the company’s second site in Ukraine and is expected to increase production capacity to up to 1,000 drones yearly, including spare part production. By the end of the year, it may employ around 100 people. "For the company, this is a vote of confidence in Ukraine and its employees there, and at the same time a sign of the company’s own commitment to providing Ukraine with long-term support in the defense of its country," the statement read.The drone manufacturer to invest up to €6 million ($6.4 million) in new production over the next two years, the company said... https://kyivindependent.com/german-d...ry-in-ukraine/ Ukraine Hit Russian Fuel Depot Overnight Ukraine launched drones at eight Russian regions overnight, hitting three electrical substations and a fuel depot, a source in Ukraine's defense sector told AFP on Saturday. Kyiv has ramped up strikes on Russian oil and gas facilities in recent months, part of what it calls "fair" retaliation on infrastructure used to fuel Russia's war. "At least three electrical substations and a fuel storage base were hit and caught fire. The target was the energy infrastructure that feeds Russia's military-industrial complex," the source said. The strike was a "joint operation" of Ukraine's SBU security service, military intelligence and armed forces, the source added... https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/...-source-a84911Russian Long-Range Strategic Bomber Crashes Ukraine said Friday that, for the first time since Russia's invasion, it had downed a Russian long-range bomber used to fire cruise missiles at cities across the war-battered country. "For the first time, anti-aircraft missile units of the air force in cooperation with the defense intelligence of Ukraine destroyed a Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber," Ukraine's military said in a statement on social media. The Russian Defense Ministry said a “technical malfunction” caused the crash. Russian officials said the plane had crashed over the southern Stavropol region when it was flying back to base and at least one member of the crew had died.Two other pilots were taken to the hospital and searches are underway for the fourth pilot, the state-run RIA Novosti news agency reported, citing the Defense Ministry. Footage circulating on social media shows the bomber spinning as it descends to the ground with a fire near its tail. Ukraine said that the Tu-22M3 had launched deadly strikes on the cities of Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih overnight. "This was the plane that bombed Dnipro and Kryvyi Rih. We took our revenge for our cities and civilians," air force spokesperson Illya Yevlash told AFP... https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/...ibility-a84894 Donald Trump: “Why isn’t Europe giving more money to help Ukraine? Why is it that the United States is over $100 Billion Dollars into the Ukraine War more than Europe…” In absolute numbers, the EU countries have given more than twice as much as the US. In relative to GDP numbers, they gave much more.
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04-20-24, 11:40 AM | #3190 |
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GDP numbers don't interest Trump or Ukraine I suspect. It's the actual monetary value that counts and purchases what the Ukraine needs.
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Europe gives in actual monetary value more than the US.
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04-20-24, 12:33 PM | #3192 |
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I wouldn't dispute the fact but how many countries are the EU and using Estonia (whoever created the graph) is being a tad disingenuous IMHO
I fully expect Ukraine to be able to purchase a lot more equipment with US funding than that given by Estonia.
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The majority of committed support by country has come from the United States, whose total aid commitment is valued at about $75 billion. The U.S. is followed by Germany and the United Kingdom for highest commitments overall. The European Union as a whole has committed approximately $93 billion in aid to Ukraine. While big, wealthy countries can afford to provide more in absolute terms, smaller countries are making significant offerings of their own. In fact, relative to each country’s gross domestic product, the countries near Ukraine are providing the most support.
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04-20-24, 12:54 PM | #3194 |
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Fair enough but I'd prefer to see the individual countries contributions in monetary terms.
I reckon that way Estonia would be pretty well near bottom of the table and in addition there are a few EU countries/allies of the UK who also contribute almost insignificant sums.
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04-20-24, 12:58 PM | #3195 |
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The Bill got/went through the Congress.
This would mean Ukraine has supply for another 18-20 month of fighting(Someone wrote this in a livestream chat) Markus
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