Ukraine purchases 70 ATACMS missiles and launchers from Turkey - i24NEWS
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- Le Monde (France)seen 15 Aug, 23:59headline rewritten
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : un éventuel transfert de munitions d’Ankara à Kiev compromettrait « gravement » les relations entre la Russie et la Turquie, juge MoscouEN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : la Russie affirme avoir intercepté et détruit 180 drones ukrainiens dans la journée - Le Monde (France)seen 17 Aug, 19:59URL changed
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Sun, 9 August 2026
2 reports- i24news.tv07:58first to report
The transfer was disclosed in a US State Department report submitted to Congress and is set to proceed once a mandatory review period lapses
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)08:59
The US State Department has notified Congress of a proposed transfer of US-made weapons from Turkey to Ukraine. Published in the Congressional Record on Aug. 6, the massive package includes 70 M39 ATACMS ballistic missiles, 12 M270 MLRS launchers, and thousands of cluster munitions. The transfer, handled by Turkish, Bulgarian, and US logistics firms, is pending congressional review.
Mon, 10 August 2026
1 report- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)13:45
The US is prepared to authorize Turkey's transfer of 12 M270 MLRS launchers and 70 M39 ATACMS missiles to Ukraine. The package also includes 2,524 cluster rockets and 47,000 cluster artillery rounds.
Tue, 11 August 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)06:08
Ukrajina koupila od Turecka 70 amerických střel ATACMS a také 12 odpalovacích systémů M270 MLRS. Informoval o tom list Ukrajinska pravda. Podle serveru The Kyiv Post s prodejem předběžně souhlasil americký Kongres. Zbraně by Kyjev mohl získat ještě během léta.
Wed, 12 August 2026
1 report- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)14:57
Human Rights Watch has urged the US Congress to block Turkey's proposed transfer of US-origin cluster munitions to Ukraine. The planned $256 million deal includes 70 ATACMS missiles, 2,524 M26 rockets and 47,000 artillery projectiles containing more than 10 million explosive submunitions.
Sat, 15 August 2026
5 reports- sputnikglobe.com13:34
The Russian Foreign Ministry has requested clarification from the United States and Turkiye over information released by the US Congress regarding plans to supply weapons to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.
- iRozhlas (Czechia)15:21
Rusko chce od Turecka a Spojených států vysvětlení zpráv o plánech dodat Ukrajině velké množství amerických zbraní a munice, které má nyní ve svých zásobách Turecko. Podle agentury Reuters to řekla mluvčí ruského ministerstva zahraničí Marija Zacharovová.
- Polsat News (Poland)16:02
Moskwa zwróciła się do Waszyngtonu i Ankary o wyjaśnienie ws. planów przekazania Kijowowi znacznego arsenału amerykańskiej broni i amunicji znajdującej się w Turcji. Taka dostawa spowodowałaby poważną szkodę dla naszych stosunków - przekazała rzeczniczka rosyjskiego MSZ Maria Zacharowa. Całą sytuację określiła, jako otwarcie kolejnej puszki Pandory które przedłuży agonię reżimu Bandery.
- Le Monde (France)16:13edited after publishing
previously
EN DIRECT, guerre en Ukraine : un éventuel transfert de munitions d’Ankara à Kiev compromettrait « gravement » les relations entre la Russie et la Turquie, juge MoscouLes appareils ont été interceptés entre 8 heures et 20 heures au-dessus des territoires de Belgorod, Briansk, Kalouga, Koursk, Leningrad, Novgorod, Oriol, Rostov, Riazan, Toula, de la République de Crimée et des eaux de la mer Noire, selon le ministère de la défense russe.
- Novinky (Czechia)18:20
Ruská federace požádala Turecko a Spojené státy americké o vysvětlení zpráv o plánech dodat Ukrajině velké množství amerických zbraní a munice, které má nyní ve svých zásobách Turecko. Podle agentury Reuters to řekla mluvčí ruského ministerstva zahraničí Marija Zacharovová.
Mon, 17 August 2026
1 report- RMF24 (Poland)20:59
Turcja nie znalazła kupca na rosyjskie S-400 i zamierza je zezłomować
Wed, 19 August 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)03:59
Seven Turkish American organizations urge Congress to support F-35 sale and lift CAATSA sanctions, citing Türkiye’s NATO role and contribution to regional security
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)13:15
The decision to allocate €6.1 billion to Ukraine as part of the defense component of the EU loan includes funding for the procurement of antiballistic weapons.
Thu, 27 August 2026
1 report- Vecernji list (Croatia)19:50
Ukrajina bi do kraja godine trebala dobiti četiri nova sustava SAMP/T, projektile Aster 30 i sedam radara velikog dometa. Vrijednost paketa procjenjuje se na gotovo tri milijarde eura, a prema talijanskim medijima, dogovor je zbog političkih nesuglasica u Rimu zasad držan u tajnosti.
Tue, 1 September 2026
3 reports- Ukrinform (Ukraine)08:40
During an informal meeting of EU defense ministers in Ireland on September 1, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas will reiterate her call for member states that have ballistic-missile interceptors in storage to provide them to Ukraine.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:02
'The main issue is air defence. They are lacking interceptors,’ Kaja Kallas says
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)16:02
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called on countries to transfer soon-to-expire air defense interceptors to Ukraine, which is facing a shortage amid intensified Russian attacks. Speaking ahead of an informal meeting of EU defense ministers on Tuesday, Sept. 1, Kallas said July and August were the deadliest months for Ukrainian civilians.
Thu, 3 September 2026
2 reports- The Guardian World15:09
Fragmented infrastructure and reliance on US continue to hinder ‘defence readiness’, says European court of auditors Europe live – latest updates The EU’s ability to respond to a foreign invasion by 2030 remains in doubt due to a continuing reliance on the US and fragmented national defence systems, according to a report from its official auditor. The European court of auditors (ECA) said the EU was much better prepared than before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine of 2022, but achieving...
- bne IntelliNews19:04
Bureaucratic clumsiness said to have put transaction in public eye. Missiles, rockets and cluster munitions package showed up in congressional records.
Sun, 6 September 2026
1 report- Ukrinform (Ukraine)20:06
Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service held a meeting with national security advisers to the leaders of European countries.
Mon, 7 September 2026
2 reports- Google News - Europe query00:38
Ukraine Warns Europe Russia Has Stockpiled 400 Hypersonic Missiles mezha.net
- Times of India10:21
Ukraine has formally appealed to the European Union for funding to acquire Patriot missile interceptors, a crucial air defense component. The European Commission president acknowledged this pivotal appeal amidst Ukraine's urgent need for these interceptors. This request underscores Ukraine's ongoing pursuit of military aid from its allies, aiming to enhance its defense prowess and overall security.