Ukraine: 4G technology tested

Intelltelecom (the Giraffe trademark) jointly with Ericsson and Huawei on July 29, first tested LTE TDD 4G technology in the 2,300 MHz range in Ukraine. The company said in a press release that the highest speed of radio interface, voice and video calls and online high resolution video were tested at several terminals at once.…

Ukraine: market closed for 243 Russian companies operating in occupied territories of Donbass

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has suspended foreign economic activities of 243 Russian companies that have been cooperating with commercial structures in the temporary occupied territories in Donbass, eastern Ukraine, the SBU press center reported. “During the checks, the special service officers found out that most of these Russian companies also legally cooperated with…

Ukraine: army gets over 10,000 samples of armament

Since the beginning of 2016, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have received over 10,000 samples of armament and military equipment, and over 58,000 samples of ammunition, including anti-tank missiles. Official representative of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, Colonel Oleksandr Chornobay said this at a briefing. “In particular, the army received artillery systems, motor vehicles, thermal imaging cameras,…

Ukraine: Naftogaz asking EC to set up mission to monitor gas transit due to pressure drops by Russia

The National Joint-Stock Company Naftogaz Ukrainy has turned to the European Commission asking it to consider setting up a transit monitoring mission to examine significant pressure drops in the Russian gas transmission system at the entry to Ukraine’s gas transportation system. “Naftogaz believes that the current situation requires comprehensive discussion involving representatives of the European…