Live Conflict Ukraine-Russia War

[Relic]

Ukraine will see it's largest influx of self-propelled howitzers in 2026, compared to any other year in the war. Ukraine is expecting the following to arrive over the course if the war.

Germany + Ukraine

At least 200 units of Bohdana 5.0 self-propelled howitzers will enter Ukrainian service in 2026, on a new Mercedes Benz platform. The purchase was financed in Germany, where the vehicles will be made and shipped to Ukraine, where the Ukrainians will add the turret. With capacity for Ukraine to build approximately 40 self-propelled and towed howitzers each month, it's expected that Ukraine will seek other foreign investors to maximize production. It's not unreasonable to think that you Ukraine could build 250-300 units in 2026.

Germany + Ukraine

At least 8 RCH-155 self-propelled howitzers and at least 8 Panzerhaubitze 2000 self-propelled howitzers. Ukraine has 54 RCH-155 on order and a further 36 Panzerhaubitze 2000. While the bulk of both units will not arrive until the back end of 2027, the above units are scheduled to arrive in 2026.

France + Denmark + Ukraine

At least 36 units of CAESAR 155mm self-propelled howitzers are expected to arrive in Ukraine in 2026. These are part of a larger order agree to in 2024, financed jointly by France, Denmark and Ukraine. The French have greatly increased production ratss and have prioritized deliveries to Ukraine, allowing for quarterly deliveries of new units.

Sweden + Ukraine

18 units of Archer self-propelled howitzers will arrive in Ukraine during 2026. These units are part of 44 that Sweden has ordered for Ukraine, with deliveries scheduled throughout 2026, 2027 and 2028. The 18 units that will arrive in 2926 were financed in late 2024. Sweden previously donated 8 Archer unit from their own military stocks.

Netherlands + Czechia + Ukraine

An unknown number of DITA self-propelled howitzers were ordered in early 2025, with deliveries starting in the fall of 2025 and expected to continue throughout 2026.

Italy + Ukraine

An unknown number of M109-L howitzers will become possession Ukraine in 2026. Itsly had more than 100 units in storage, but sent batches in both 2024 and 2025. Some of the units needed more significant refurbishment, however, those units will be shipped to Ukraine in 2026.

 

[Soldier30]

The Ukrainian army has launched a counteroffensive near Kupyansk. The attempt to retake the city is primarily using infantry and light armored vehicles. A video shows Russian FPV drones repelling attacks by Ukrainian units near Kupyansk. The drone models are unknown. Media reports indicate that the Ukrainian army has lost up to 200 soldiers, several M113 armored personnel carriers, two Cobra armored vehicles, two Humvees, 13 cars, and other equipment.

 

[Soldier30]

Archival footage of a Russian Iskander-M ballistic missile striking a Ukrainian company in Dnipropetrovsk. The footage was taken by a local resident. The video also shows the aftermath of the missile strike. The strike presumably targeted the Ukrainian company 3D Printing Dnepr, which produces parts for Ukrainian UAVs. It's worth noting that several companies were operating in the building, including a 3D printing company.