
UK stands with Finland in face of Russian threats, Defence Secretary says
Ben Wallace was speaking during a visit to Finland to see joint UK and Finnish military exercises.
Ben Wallace was speaking during a visit to Finland to see joint UK and Finnish military exercises.
The missiles are not used offensively, but can be used to defend NATO states against enemy missiles.
The Russian army has received criticism for the way in which it is structured, relying heavily on conscripts.
Odessa is central to Ukraine's maritime transportation, with roughly 65% of imports and exports coming through the Black Sea port.
The UK has already given £200m in military aid to Kyiv, with a further £300m announced this week.
The former US Marine colonel says the Ukrainian forces pinned down inside the steelworks will never surrender.
Night vision devices, GPS jammers, a radar system and electronic warfare tools are part of the support package.
Satellite images appear to show two pens at the Sevastopol harbour in Crimea.
The Ministry of Defence's update also said it is some of Russia's most elite units that have been hit the hardest.
More than 100 civilians are expected to arrive in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, according to the country's president.
Britain announced it would be reopening its embassy in the capital last month.
Video reportedly shown on Russian television included a British man with injuries.
Tobias Ellwood said he recognised the desire to help, but outlined risks.
The Prince of Wales spoke during a graduation parade at RAF Cranwell.
The reconnaissance drones can map large areas of land and are fitted with automatic flight planning, pulse one-button take-off and landing.
An RAF veteran says basic, "high-risk" training could fast-track personnel, mostly using simulators.