Anzhelika Kalchenko

Anzhelika Kalchenko

Journalist, former Ukrainian Armed Forces press officer, active member of society
Author's publications
USA Withdraws Over Thousand Troops from Lithuania

USA Withdraws Over Thousand Troops from Lithuania

The withdrawal of over a thousand US troops and their equipment from Lithuania has begun following the completion of the latest US Army rotational ...
June 2, 2026
23:00
Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Two Tu-142s in Rostov Region

Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Two Tu-142s in Rostov Region

Satellite images have confirmed the destruction of two Tu-142 aircraft at the Taganrog Yuzhny airfield in the Rostov region as a result of a strike...
June 2, 2026
22:23
Housing Finance Agency Director to Head US Intelligence

Housing Finance Agency Director to Head US Intelligence

US President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), as acting director of US National Intell...
June 2, 2026
21:51
Spanish Guardian 30 Module Spotted on Ukrainian IFV

Spanish Guardian 30 Module Spotted on Ukrainian IFV

During the transport of equipment belonging to the 146th Separate Repair and Restoration Regiment in Ukraine, an infantry fighting vehicle with an ...
June 2, 2026
21:04
Kalashnikov Concern Delivers First SKAT 220 UAVs to Customer

Kalashnikov Concern Delivers First SKAT 220 UAVs to Customer

The Russian Kalashnikov Concern announced the start of deliveries to the customer of the new SKAT 220 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), developed in-h...
June 1, 2026
22:48
ROBONEERS Converted Ukrainian Volya-E UGV Into Combat Platform

ROBONEERS Converted Ukrainian Volya-E UGV Into Combat Platform

ROBONEERS integrated the Shablya MK19 combat module onto the Volya-E UGV, transforming the widely used logistics platform into a remotely controlle...
June 1, 2026
18:49
BlueBird Tech Launches Project for Mass Production of Ukrainian Guided Bombs

BlueBird Tech Launches Project for Mass Production of Ukrainian Guided Bombs

The technology company BlueBird Tech has announced the start of a partnership with one of Ukraine’s leading design bureaus to develop and launch ma...
June 1, 2026
18:19
Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Russian Improvised MAD IVAN in Kharkiv Region

Ukrainian Drones Destroyed Russian Improvised MAD IVAN in Kharkiv Region

Russian troops attempted to use a homemade vehicle to break through in Vovchansk, but the convoy was destroyed by Ukrainian drone operators and art...
May 30, 2026
18:27
Ukraine’s Parliament Approves New Military Medical Rules for Foreign Volunteers

Ukraine’s Parliament Approves New Military Medical Rules for Foreign Volunteers

The Verkhovna Rada approved in the first reading a bill introducing military medical examinations for foreign nationals and stateless people seekin...
May 27, 2026
20:33
Ukrainian FPV Quadcopter Sets 102 km Strike Range Record

Ukrainian FPV Quadcopter Sets 102 km Strike Range Record

Ukrainian FPV operators reported a record 102 km strike using an FPV quadcopter without a relay drone. This is evidenced by data published by th...
May 27, 2026
19:10
Ukrainian Bohdana Self-Propelled Howitzer Enters Service With 80th Air Assault Brigade

Ukrainian Bohdana Self-Propelled Howitzer Enters Service With 80th Air Assault Brigade

Ukrainian paratroopers demonstrated the combat use of the Bohdana self-propelled artillery system, which is in service with units of the Air Assaul...
May 27, 2026
17:52
USA Provisionally Authorizes Poland to Manufacture Missiles for Patriot System

USA Provisionally Authorizes Poland to Manufacture Missiles for Patriot System

Poland has received preliminary approval from the US State Department to localize the production of missiles for the Patriot air defense missile sy...
May 26, 2026
23:00
Nine Countries Withdraw from Czech Initiative to Procure Ammunition for Ukraine

Nine Countries Withdraw from Czech Initiative to Procure Ammunition for Ukraine

The Czech initiative to procure artillery ammunition for Ukraine has lost half of its international donors — the number of countries funding the pr...
May 26, 2026
20:34
The Netherlands Transferred 60 Toyota Hilux Pickup Trucks to the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces

The Netherlands Transferred 60 Toyota Hilux Pickup Trucks to the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Unmanned Systems Forces

The Netherlands has transferred a batch of 60 Toyota Hilux pickup trucks to Ukraine, intended for the Unmanned Systems Forces. The Royal Netherl...
May 26, 2026
18:28
Drones Reach Kaliningrad: Khrabrovo Airport Halts Operations for the First Time

Drones Reach Kaliningrad: Khrabrovo Airport Halts Operations for the First Time

Khrabrovo Airport in Kaliningrad, Russia, temporarily suspended operations after authorities announced a drone attack threat. Rosaviatsiya, Russ...
May 26, 2026
10:38
Reuters: Tulsi Gabbard Resigns From US National Intelligence Director Post Following Series of Controversies

Reuters: Tulsi Gabbard Resigns From US National Intelligence Director Post Following Series of Controversies

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has announced her resignation from her position in President Donald Trump’s administration. Gabb...
May 23, 2026
10:48
The UK Releases First Images from Noctis-1 Military Telescope

The UK Releases First Images from Noctis-1 Military Telescope

The UK has released the first images captured by the military space telescope Noctis-1, designed to monitor objects in Earth orbit. The footage ...
May 22, 2026
22:26
France and Belgium Agree on Requirements for New VBAE Armored Vehicle — Successor to VBL

France and Belgium Agree on Requirements for New VBAE Armored Vehicle — Successor to VBL

France and Belgium have agreed on joint requirements for the next-generation VBAE light armored vehicle, which is set to replace the French VBL, wh...
May 22, 2026
18:48
Russians Upgraded Their Homemade Kozerog Rocket Launcher to 1M Version

Russians Upgraded Their Homemade Kozerog Rocket Launcher to 1M Version

Russia has demonstrated a modernized version of the Kozerog launcher, designated Kozerog 1M. The updated system was shown by TheDeadDistrict on ...
May 22, 2026
17:24
Russian Fighter Jets Came Within Six Meters of British Recon Aircraft Over Black Sea

Russian Fighter Jets Came Within Six Meters of British Recon Aircraft Over Black Sea

Russian fighter jets carried out a dangerous interception of a British RC-135W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft during a mission over the Black ...
May 22, 2026
11:02
Caspian Sea No Longer Safe Haven as Russian Kalibr Carrier Destroyed

Caspian Sea No Longer Safe Haven as Russian Kalibr Carrier Destroyed

Satellite imagery has confirmed the destruction of the Project 22800 Karakurt class small missile ship Tucha during a Ukrainian strike on the Russi...
May 21, 2026
22:31
Russia Adds 10 More Launchers for Geran Jet-Powered Drones at Tsymbulova Drone Port in One Month

Russia Adds 10 More Launchers for Geran Jet-Powered Drones at Tsymbulova Drone Port in One Month

Russia is rapidly expanding the Tsymbulova drone port, adding another 10 launchers for “Geran-5” jet-powered strike drones less than a month after ...
May 21, 2026
21:39
Ukrainian Aerobavovna Airship Sold Out Within First Hour

Ukrainian Aerobavovna Airship Sold Out Within First Hour

Following their codification by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Ukrainian Aerobavovna airship systems were added to the Brave1 Market and DOT-C...
May 21, 2026
20:53
Ukraine Implements Unprecedented Security Measures Near the Border with Belarus
May 21, 2026
18:48
Frigates for CB90: France Plans to Buy Swedish Weapons

Frigates for CB90: France Plans to Buy Swedish Weapons

France may expand defense cooperation with Sweden through new purchases of Swedish weapons following Stockholm’s decision to buy French frigates. ...
May 20, 2026
22:47
Unmanned Systems Forces Destroy Russian UAV Operator Training Center

Unmanned Systems Forces Destroy Russian UAV Operator Training Center

Operators of the 1st Separate Center of the Unmanned Systems Forces, together with the Security Service of Ukraine, struck a Russian facility used ...
May 20, 2026
22:01
NATO Issues Strong Warning of Devastating Response After Russia Starts Nuclear Drills

NATO Issues Strong Warning of Devastating Response After Russia Starts Nuclear Drills

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Russia would face “devastating consequences” if it uses nuclear weapons against Ukraine. He made the rema...
May 20, 2026
20:23
Hezbollah Targets Iron Dome Launcher With Fiber-Optic FPV Drone

Hezbollah Targets Iron Dome Launcher With Fiber-Optic FPV Drone

A video has been shared online allegedly showing an Israeli Iron Dome air defense launcher being hit by an FPV drone. The footage published on X...
May 20, 2026
18:54
US Lost at Least 42 Aircraft in Iran Operation — CRS Report

US Lost at Least 42 Aircraft in Iran Operation — CRS Report

The United States lost or damaged at least 42 aircraft during Operation Epic Fury against Iran. This is outlined in an updated report by the Con...
May 20, 2026
17:16
Reuters: China Secretly Trained Russian Troops Who Later Fought Against Ukraine

Reuters: China Secretly Trained Russian Troops Who Later Fought Against Ukraine

Late last year, China secretly trained about 200 Russian soldiers, some of whom later returned to fight in the war against Ukraine. Reuters repo...
May 20, 2026
10:59
War-Tested Ukrainian Armored Vehicles Attract Interest from Foreign Militaries

War-Tested Ukrainian Armored Vehicles Attract Interest from Foreign Militaries

Ukrainian manufacturers of armored vehicles and military trucks are beginning to prepare for entry into the international market amid growing inter...
May 19, 2026
22:15
Syrskyi: Number of Offensive Operations by Ukraine Now Exceeds Those of Russia

Syrskyi: Number of Offensive Operations by Ukraine Now Exceeds Those of Russia

The number of offensive operations carried out by the Ukrainian Defense Forces currently exceeds that of Russian troops. This was stated by Comm...
May 19, 2026
21:45
Syrskyi: Rotations in Combat Zones Should Occur Every Two Months

Syrskyi: Rotations in Combat Zones Should Occur Every Two Months

Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi stated that the rotation of military personnel in combat zones should occur eve...
May 19, 2026
20:52
Farsight Vision Enables Prediction of Signal Loss Zones for UAVs

Farsight Vision Enables Prediction of Signal Loss Zones for UAVs

Farsight Vision has introduced a new feature in the FSV App — Link Coverage — which allows users to assess the quality of communication between the...
May 19, 2026
19:55
Russia Conducts Nuclear Exercises Involving 64,000 Troops, the Navy, and the Air Force

Russia Conducts Nuclear Exercises Involving 64,000 Troops, the Navy, and the Air Force

Russia has launched large-scale exercises of its strategic nuclear forces amid statements about the threat of aggression. The Russian Ministry o...
May 19, 2026
17:47
Russian Soldiers Try to Get Imprisoned to Avoid Going to the Front Line

Russian Soldiers Try to Get Imprisoned to Avoid Going to the Front Line

Russian deserters are seeking imprisonment rather than returning to the front line to continue fighting. This is reported in an article by the R...
May 18, 2026
21:01
Germany Plans to Establish Routes to Bomb Shelters via NINA App

Germany Plans to Establish Routes to Bomb Shelters via NINA App

Germany is preparing a 10-billion-euro civil defense program featuring bomb shelters and a system of routes to shelters via the NINA app. This w...
May 18, 2026
17:36
Russia Introduces Prosecutorial Oversight of Mobilization and Military Registration

Russia Introduces Prosecutorial Oversight of Mobilization and Military Registration

Russia is introducing additional prosecutorial oversight of conscription, mobilization, and military registration processes, which could make it si...
May 16, 2026
12:11
Leader of Ukrainian Hacking Group: GRU Bribed Kyivstar Employee to Hack Company’s Network

Leader of Ukrainian Hacking Group: GRU Bribed Kyivstar Employee to Hack Company’s Network

Russian military intelligence gained access to Kyivstar’s network through a pre-recruited agent within the company. This was stated by Yevhen Ka...
May 15, 2026
22:55
Latest Model of Russian T-72B3M Tank Spotted in Libya

Latest Model of Russian T-72B3M Tank Spotted in Libya

The latest Russian T-72B3M tanks, model year 2025, have been spotted in Libya. This was reported by the OSINT group monitoring the conflict in L...
May 15, 2026
20:55
Saudi Arabia Pushes for Non-Aggression Pact With Iran After War

Saudi Arabia Pushes for Non-Aggression Pact With Iran After War

Saudi Arabia has proposed a regional non-aggression pact with Iran following the end of the war. This was reported by the Financial Times, citin...
May 15, 2026
18:00
L3Harris Upgrades Military Radios to Detect and Track FPV Drones

L3Harris Upgrades Military Radios to Detect and Track FPV Drones

L3Harris Technologies will turn tactical radios into systems for detecting and neutralizing FPV drones. The American company L3Harris Technologi...
May 15, 2026
15:44
Ukrainian Drones Strike Tor, Redut-2US, and Kaira Operator Post

Ukrainian Drones Strike Tor, Redut-2US, and Kaira Operator Post

On the night of May 14, Unmanned Systems Forces struck Russian air defense systems, communications equipment, and drone operator bases in several a...
May 14, 2026
20:27
Russians Attacked UN Mission Vehicle in Kherson Twice with FPV Drones

Russians Attacked UN Mission Vehicle in Kherson Twice with FPV Drones

Russians attacked a UN humanitarian mission vehicle in Kherson twice with FPV drones. A video showing the aftermath of the attacks has appeared onl...
May 14, 2026
16:46
Former Chief of General Staff Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi Appointed Hungary’s New Defense Minister

Former Chief of General Staff Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi Appointed Hungary’s New Defense Minister

Hungary has a new minister of national defense. On May 12, parliament swore in retired Lieutenant General Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi. This was annou...
May 13, 2026
22:41
China’s Harxon Supplies Russia With Antennas for Geran Drones Disguised as Spare Parts for Combine Harvesters

China’s Harxon Supplies Russia With Antennas for Geran Drones Disguised as Spare Parts for Combine Harvesters

The Chinese company Harxon is supplying Russia with critically important antennas for Geran strike drones, disguising them as equipment for agricul...
May 8, 2026
18:14
The Economist: Russia Wants to Supply Iran With Fiber-Optic FPV Drones

The Economist: Russia Wants to Supply Iran With Fiber-Optic FPV Drones

Russia is considering supplying Iran with fiber-optic FPV drones to bolster its military capabilities. This is reported by The Economist, citing...
May 8, 2026
17:00
P1-SUN Drones Down Gerbera UAVs Carrying FPV Drones for the First Time

P1-SUN Drones Down Gerbera UAVs Carrying FPV Drones for the First Time

Ukrainian P1-SUN interceptor drones have, for the first time, downed Russian Gerbera UAVs carrying FPV drones as payloads. The Ukrainian defense...
May 8, 2026
13:45