Ukraine war briefing: Swedish defence maker Saab signs deal to deliver 16 fighter jets to Kyiv
Defence maker Saab signs contract to deliver 16 Gripen E fighter aircraft to Ukraine in $24.6bn deal. What we know on day 1,589
TL;DR
- Saab contracted to deliver 16 Gripen E fighter jets to Ukraine for $2.54bn, with deliveries expected in 2029-2030.
- Ukraine's military commander is preparing for a possible Russian attack from the north, specifically the Bryansk region.
- Two people were killed and at least 15 injured by Russian glide bombs in Zaporizhzhia.
- Denmark announced a new military donation package worth approximately $671.8m to Ukraine.
- A parcel bomb in Monaco seriously wounded two people, with a Ukrainian-origin businessman reportedly being the target.
- Kenya's cabinet approved accession to two international anti-mercenary treaties to curb recruitment into foreign conflicts.
- 291 Kenyans are estimated to be victims of Russia's irregular military recruitment, with 19 dead and 32 missing.