16 October 2025
Publications
Righteous wrath: how the legendary Pion howitzer saved Ukraine, and is there a future for 203mm calibre?
Righteous wrath: how the legendary Pion howitzer saved Ukraine, and is there a future for 203mm calibre?

Defence industry project Oboronka explains how artillery crews operating these powerful self-propelled guns have saved Ukraine several times, keep serving on the front lines, and what the future holds for heavy howitzers in the defence forces, given the recent news about the possible transfer of 203 mm systems from Greece.

Are you interested in darkness? How Ukraine found itself on the brink of new blackouts
Are you "interested in darkness"? How Ukraine found itself on the brink of new blackouts
News
05:46
Russians attack Ukraine with missiles: explosions heard in Kharkiv, Kropyvnytskyi, Izium and Poltava
06:58
US Treasury secretary: We expect Japan to stop using Russian energy supplies
07:16
Russia loses 1,080 soldiers and 42 artillery systems over past day
07:49
Explosions reported in several Russian regions: power substation on fire after drone attack
08:19
Russians attack Nizhyn and Chernihiv: high-rise building on fire, one person injured – photos
08:26
Battlefield sees 184 combat clashes over past day, most intense activity on Pokrovsk front – Ukraine's General Staff
08:49
Russia bombards Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts, injuring three people
09:15
Global sales of electric cars increased by 26% and reached a record 2.1 million units
09:26
Russia attacks gas facilities in Poltava Oblast, operations suspended
10:11
Russians launch over 300 drones and 37 missiles against on energy facilities and civilians overnight – Zelenskyy
10:11
Polish foreign minister says fears over supplying Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine are exaggerated – Guardian
11:03
Russia launches combined strike on Ukraine's energy sector, firing 28 ballistic missiles
11:07
Ukrainian intelligence names 139 vessels and 142 captains involved in transporting oil and stolen Ukrainian grain
11:19
Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Saratov oil refinery
11:36
Zelenskyy appoints Olha Reshetylova as Ukraine's first military ombudswoman
11:47
Ukrainian General Staff on situation in Kupiansk: Defence forces continue counter-sabotage operations
11:47
Odesa City Council secretary takes over as acting mayor
Odesa City Council secretary takes over as acting mayor
12:46
Russian-speaking man attacks Ukrainian family in Switzerland – video
Russian-speaking man attacks Ukrainian family in Switzerland – video
13:05
Trump infuriated by media portrayal of Alaska summit as "Putin's triumph" – Politico
14:18
Ukrainian teenager killed in Dublin attack, two people injured
Ukrainian teenager killed in Dublin attack, two people injured
14:32
North Korean drone operators adjust Russian attacks on Ukrainian forces from Kursk Oblast – video
14:42
US contractors to assist Ukraine if Tomahawk missile supply is approved – FT
15:14
Ukraine's defence minister reveals details of new military aid for country after Ramstein meeting
15:27
Russian ballistic missiles hit Ukrainian military training unit: fatalities reported
16:48
European Commission unveils Defence Roadmap with four layers of protection against drones and other threats
17:24
Consequences of fuel shortage: Russians start diluting petrol
17:28
Ukrainian forces destroy Russian armoured convoy on Dobropillia front
17:32
Trump to speak with Putin for first time in two months – Axios
17:46
Ukraine defined as key component of EU defence readiness
17:51
European Parliament initially backs ban on Russian gas and oil
18:28
Ceasefire for Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant repairs may be announced on 17 October – Sky News
Ceasefire for Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant repairs may be announced on 17 October – Sky News
18:48
Trump says his call with Putin has begun
19:19
Ukraine rescues 8 children from occupation, youngest nearly taken from his mother by Russians
20:02
Russians kill woman and injure four in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
20:19
Trump announces meeting with Putin in Budapest
20:36
Indian refineries signal shift away from Russian oil after Trump's statements
20:45
Orbán says Hungary ready to host Trump-Putin summit
Orbán says Hungary ready to host Trump-Putin summit
20:53
Ukrainian strikes have hurt Russia's economy more than sanctions – Ukraine's Intelligence chief
21:30
Kremlin says Putin warned Trump against supplying Tomahawks to Ukraine
22:26
Zelenskyy arrives in United States
22:35
White House: Trump still hopes to arrange meeting between Zelenskyy and Putin
23:18
Russian attacks on Donetsk and Kharkiv oblasts: one killed, 9 injured, including child – photo