May 05 WATCH: Pentagon leadership holds news briefing amid ongoing war in Ukraine By Associated Press Yesterday, Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said despite Russia ramping up its attacks across Ukraine the weapons allies are filtering into the country "are getting into Ukrainian hands."… Continue reading
May 05 WATCH: Most Russian forces left Mariupol as fighting continues, says Pentagon By News Desk and Associated Press U.S. Department of Defense officials said that as heavy fighting raged Thursday at the shattered steel plant in Mariupol, the majority of Russian forces that were dedicated to Mariupol have left and have moved to the north. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby says weapons are getting through to Ukraine By Associated Press Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby says despite Russia ramping up its attacks across Ukraine the weapons allies are filtering into the country "are getting into Ukrainian hands."… Continue reading
May 03 WATCH: Defense Secretary Austin, General Milley Defense leaders say Russia is learning from mistakes in Ukraine By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Top Pentagon leaders say the U.S. has learned a great deal about Russian military shortfalls and capabilities in the first two months of the war in Ukraine. But they are warning Congress that Moscow is learning from its mistakes. Continue reading
May 02 WATCH: Pentagon says Russia has continued bombardment of Mariupol steel mill By Associated Press Last week, Kirby got very emotional talking about Russian President Vladimir Putin's "brutality" and "depravity" in his country's invasion of Ukraine and nearly broke down at the podium stating, "It's hard to look at what he's doing in Ukraine."… Continue reading
Apr 27 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a news briefing By Associated Press The United States announced new military assistance for Ukraine and a renewed diplomatic push in the war-ravaged nation as President Joe Biden's secretary of state and Pentagon chief completed a secrecy-shrouded trip to Kyiv. Continue reading
Apr 22 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds news briefing amid ongoing Ukraine conflict By Associated Press Kirby announced that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is expected to meet with up to 40 other counterparts in Ramstein, Germany next week. Continue reading
Apr 21 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby speaks on military supplies for Ukraine By Associated Press The Pentagon spokesman said he has no problem with Moscow banning him and other Biden administration spokespeople from traveling to Russia, as it announced earlier Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 19 WATCH: Pentagon press secretary John Kirby holds a news briefing By Associated Press As the Russian offensive in eastern Ukraine begins to unfold, the Pentagon said 18 U.S. howitzers to bolster Ukraine's defense will be transported "very soon."… Continue reading
Apr 18 WATCH: Russia ‘putting in more forces’ as they attack Ukraine’s east, says Pentagon By News Desk and Associated Press Russian forces launched missile attacks on multiple targets across Ukraine on Monday in what appeared to be an intensified bid to grind down the country’s defenses ahead of an all-out assault on the east. Continue reading