NATO summit outcomes for Ukraine, signed security agreement with Romania - Thursday brief
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The Washington NATO summit is over. Ukraine did not receive an invitation to join the Alliance, but it will soon receive new air defense systems. Meanwhile, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis have signed a cooperation agreement on security.
Read more about what happened on Thursday, July 11.
No invitation, but air defense and F-16s: What Ukraine gained from NATO summit
The Washington NATO summit is over. Ukraine, as expected, did not receive an invitation to join the Alliance, but will receive new air defense systems and, very soon, the long-awaited F-16 aircraft. Read more about the results of the summit in RBC-Ukraine's article.
Patriot battery, HIMARS ammo and NASAMS: What's included in new US aid package
The United States of America announced a new package of military aid for Ukraine, which includes the Patriot air defense system and ammunition, according to the White House press release.
It is said that the estimated cost of the aid package is $225 million. This package will provide Ukraine with additional capabilities to meet its needs, including air defense systems and interceptors, ammunition for missile systems and artillery, as well as anti-tank weapons.
What is included:
- One Patriot battery;
- Munitions for National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS);
- Stinger anti-aircraft missiles;
- Ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);
- 155mm and 105mm artillery rounds;
- Tube-launched, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) equipment and missiles;
- Javelin and AT-4 anti-armor systems;
- Small arms ammunition;
- Demolition munitions; and
- Spare parts, maintenance, and other ancillary equipment.
Russian pilot turns his colleagues in to Ukrainian intelligence after strike on Okhmatdyt – Sources
A Russian pilot from the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division provided Ukrainian intelligence with information about his colleagues. These individuals are the ones constantly launching Kh-101 missiles at Ukrainian cities, according to the informed source.
According to the agency's source, a pilot from the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division, Unit 06987 based at Engels Airfield, contacted the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU). The Russian pilot wrote to the intelligence chatbot that he and several of his colleagues were shocked by the attack on the children's hospital and did not understand why they were being ordered to attack civilian infrastructure in Ukraine. That's why he decided to pass documents related to his military unit's activities and private photos of the command staff of the 22nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Division to the Ukrainian side.
Security Service of Ukraine detains African cargo ship captain stealing Ukrainian grain from Crimea
The Security Service of Ukraine detained the captain of an African-flagged cargo ship. He was transporting Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied Crimea, according to the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Prosecutor General's Office.
According to the investigation, during 2023-2024, the vessel repeatedly docked at the seaport of Sevastopol to pick up the looted Ukrainian agricultural products.
Denmark orders production of 18 Bohdana self-propelled howitzers for Armed Forces of Ukraine
Denmark has ordered the production of 18 self-propelled howitzers Bohdana for the Ukrainian military. According to the Ministry of Defense of Denmark, the artillery systems, funded by Copenhagen, are expected to be delivered in the coming months.
The department specifies that this involves the first batch of 18 units. The artillery guns, funded by Denmark, will be delivered in the coming months.
According to him, Copenhagen ensures that the necessary equipment for the front can be manufactured and delivered nearby.
The minister hoped that more countries would follow Denmark's procurement model in Ukraine.
Norway to allocate over $92 million to bolster Ukraine's air defense
Norway will allocate 1 billion Norwegian kroner ($92.69 million) to support Ukraine's air defense, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The donation announcement came a day after Norway revealed it would send six F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine to assist in defending against Russian air attacks.
Ukraine and Romania sign agreement on security guarantees
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his Romanian counterpart Klaus Iohannis have signed a cooperation agreement on security between the two countries, citing the Office of the President.
According to the agreement, Romania will:
- Provide Ukraine with Patriot systems;
- Support Kyiv with the same intensity as during 2022-2024;
- Facilitate the rapid transit of all necessary equipment through its territory to Ukraine.
