Digest September 3: Tragedy in Poltava and long-range missiles from USA

04.09.2024

The U.S. is close to an agreement to give Ukraine long-range cruise missiles JASSM, – Reuters.

51 people died and more than 270 were injured as a result of the Russian attack on Poltava.

UK Defence Secretary confirms £1bn milestone in UK-administered fund for Ukraine.

The Parliament of Romania has finally approved the transfer of the Patriot to Ukraine, — Reuters.

Germany is sticking to its plan to deliver 6 IRIS-T SLM (12 overall) air defence systems to Ukraine, — Reuters.

Ukraine has drones and missiles that can fly 1,500 km deep into Russia, — Kamyshin.

Bulgaria has sent eight packages of arms, equipment and ammunition to Ukraine, — BNA.

We don’t need their land, but Ukraine will “hold” the territory as it is integral to “victory plan” to end the war, — Zelenskyy.

The US intends to send a new batch of military aid to Ukraine in the coming weeks, — John Kirby.

Norway will allocate an additional €48 million to the International Fund for Ukraine for the purchase of drones and air defense equipment.

Author: Tetiana Stelmakh | View all publications by the author