[kellyhound]

Germany is going to transfer a large package to Ukraine by December:
• 2 air defense missile batteries IRIS-M.
• 2 batteries 3РК IRIS-T SLS.
• 10 3U Gepard, about 30 tanks Leopard 1A5 and much more.
• 12 155 mm CA PZH 2000.
• 4 155 mm CAY Zuzana 2.
• Unknown quantity of 155 mm self-propelled gun RCH 155.
• 400 MRAP of unknown model. (Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles).
• Logistics and general transport (trucks, tanks, all-terrain vehicles, pickups).
• UAVs and anti-drone systems.
• MK 556 assault rifles.
• Medical materials and a field hospital.

However, Germany's Finance Ministry is not planning to approve additional aid to Ukraine as part of budgetary savings this year, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) reported on Aug. 17, citing obtained documents and emails, and unnamed sources.

According to FAZ, Ukraine will receive previously approved assistance, but additional requests from the German Defense Ministry will not be supported.

The possible freezing of new aid for Ukraine has led to a "tangible dispute" in the German government, FAZ reported, citing several unnamed sources.

Initially a hesitant partner, Berlin has become Ukraine's second-largest military donor after the U.S., although German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is still reluctant to supply some key capabilities, namely Taurus long-range missiles.

Berlin will provide Kyiv with around 8 billion euros ($8.8 billion) this year but the aid will be reportedly cut by half — to 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) — in 2025. In 2026, Ukraine may receive 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) from Germany, and 500 million euros ($550 million) in 2027 and 2028.

Reuters reported in May, citing an unnamed source, that Berlin planned to up its military aid to Ukraine by another 3.8 billion euros ($4.13 billion) in 2024. However, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius' request was not approved by the Finance Ministry, according to FAZ.

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner sent on Aug. 5 a letter to Boris Pistorius and Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, which says that "new measures" are allowed only if "funding is secured" in the budget plans for this and coming years, FAZ reported.

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, the EU and Group of 7 (G7) countries out side of EU have frozen around 300 billion euros ($325 billion) in assets from russia's Central Bank, but there has been a lack of consensus on how best to seize them, in part or whole, and redirect the funds to Ukraine.

G7 leaders publicly confirmed in June an agreement on the plan to provide Ukraine with a $50 billion loan by the end of the year, which will be repaid using interest from billions in frozen russian assets.

According to FAZ, Lindner expects that this money will cover a significant part of Ukraine's military needs. Yet, the G7 decision is far from being finalized and negotiations between the nations are ongoing, the media outlet reported.

[kellyhound]

The russian Armed Forces are set to receive several hundred Fateh-360 short-range ballistic missiles manufactured in Iran, according to European intelligence sources cited by British media outlet Reuters. The delivery is reportedly imminent, and is intended to boost russia's capabilities in Ukraine.

[kellyhound]

An oil depot in the Rostov region of russia was attacked by drones. In addition to the oil depot, there was also an attack on a diesel fuel depot in Proletarsk.

On the night of August 18, an attack was made on the "Kavkaz" plant in the Rostov region of the russian Federation. Oil and oil products were stored here, which were also supplied for the needs of the occupation army.

At least two sources of ignition were recorded on the territory of the facility. More detailed information on the consequences of the damage is being clarified.

The task was carried out by the forces and means of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in cooperation with the Armed Forces and other components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

Measures to undermine the military and economic potential of the enemy continue.

[houseoftechno]

Originally Posted by kellyhound ↗

The russian Armed Forces are set to receive several hundred Fateh-360 short-range ballistic missiles manufactured in Iran, according to European intelligence sources cited by British media outlet Reuters. The delivery is reportedly imminent, and is intended to boost russia's capabilities in Ukraine.

Disturbing alliance: Edging toward WW3. Per the video, Russia is bartering fighter jets and attack helicopters for those Iranian short range guided missiles.

[Guns N' Coffee]

I hope North Korea doesn't supply Russia with the shit balloons they recently used on the South Koreans.

[SDI]

So its Russia + Iran, North Korea for military aid. China as enabler on the back seat. So far China is just supplying dual use products to avoid sanctions.

[kellyhound]

Originally Posted by kellyhound ↗

An oil depot in the Rostov region of russia was attacked by drones. In addition to the oil depot, there was also an attack on a diesel fuel depot in Proletarsk.

On the night of August 18, an attack was made on the "Kavkaz" plant in the Rostov region of the russian Federation. Oil and oil products were stored here, which were also supplied for the needs of the occupation army.

At least two sources of ignition were recorded on the territory of the facility. More detailed information on the consequences of the damage is being clarified.

The task was carried out by the forces and means of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine in cooperation with the Armed Forces and other components of the Defense Forces of Ukraine.

Measures to undermine the military and economic potential of the enemy continue.

In Proletarsk of the Rostov region, where the oil depot has been burning for the second day after the attack by the drones of the Armed Forces, a second detonation probably took place, as reported by the local Telegram channel "Novosti Rostova | 161.RU", and a few hours ago local Telegram channels published footage showing explosions of another fuel tank.

[kellyhound]

Up to 3,000 enemy soldiers may become encircled in the Kursk region after all bridges are blown up, Bild analysts say. The AFU fighters have 5 kilometers left to close the encirclement.

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The Central Committee stated that the territory of the Kursk region occupied by the Defense Forces of Ukraine has expanded to 1,263 square kilometers and the number of settlements under the control of Ukraine has increased to 93.

During the period of the offensive in the Kursk region , the armed forces advanced to the depth of the enemy's defense from 28 to 35 km. Further actions of our troops in this direction will depend directly on the development of the operational situation.

In the direction of Tyotkino-Glushkovo ZSU has already reached the borders of the settlement of Novoivanivka.

[kellyhound]

Another 3 setlements are liberated in the Kursk Republic. (pic) and the Ukrainian liberation of the Kursk People's Republic from August 6 to Aug 22nd captured in a map video.

[kellyhound]

The initial stages of the construction of a defense line near the settlement of Dolgii, about 10 kilometers south of the Kursk NPP, were visible on satellite images on August 14. Until August 18, the trenches were in the process of strengthening.

After the initial digging of trenches was completed in the first few days, Russian troops provided the necessary equipment and materials to reinforce the trenches with logs and timber. Satellite images show many excavators in the area.

According to several signs, there are reasons to believe that the Russian troops are also creating defensive structures in the forest belts. Because of the foliage, these defenses are not easily visible on satellite images, so they may be more extensive.

Although fortifications can be a formidable obstacle, their effectiveness depends on whether they are manned by seasoned veterans or untrained recruits. We also do not know to what extent Russian troops plan to mine their region.

Overall, our team expects these fortifications to expand as Russian forces gather resources while taking advantage of the Ukrainian forces' slowdown.

It remains to be seen whether they will have time to complete the construction and build an organized defense to stop the Ukrainians.