Ukraine has launched long-range drone and missile attacks on key Russian targets. Authorities said Monday that these included an ammunition plant, an oil terminal in Crimea and a weapons depot. The strikes are part of Ukraine's strategy to pressure Russia's military logistics. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the country is using domestically produced weapons and aims to expand these capabilities with foreign funding. Ukraine's defense industry is growing with plans to export surplus weapons by the end of the year. The country hopes to provide at least half of its front-line weapons needs with domestically produced arms.

 NATO has started coordinating regular deliveries of large weapons packages to Ukraine, most bought from the U.S. Sweden said Tuesday that it would work with neighbors Denmark and Norway to provide $500 million worth of air defenses, anti-tank weapons, ammunition and spare parts. It follows a Dutch announcement of air defense equipment and ammunition worth $578 million. NATO says the weapons "packages will be prepared rapidly and issued on a regular basis." The equipment is based on Ukraine's priority needs on the battlefield. Air defense systems are in greatest need. The United Nations has said Russia's relentless pounding of urban areas has killed more than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians.

Ukraine is moving forward with plans for joint weapons production with allies, while the U.S. halts some arms shipments it had promised to help Kyiv fight off Russia's invasion. Ukraine on Wednesday warned of potential consequences of the U.S. decision. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine will seek joint weapons production with European and other countries. Ukrainian officials said draft legislation to support the effort will be voted on later this month. The U.S. has cited concerns over its own stockpiles for the halt in shipments. The decision has increased pressure on European nations to support Ukraine militarily.