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Ukraine shoots down 10 out of 12 Shahed kamikaze drones and a missile in overnight attack
Russian drones were aimed at Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi and Mykolayiv oblasts. Which targets were hit by the remaining two drones wasn't disclosed.
Ukraine’s air defense destroyed 10 out of 11 Russian Shaheds UAVs launched overnight and X-59 missile
Air raid alert sounded in several Ukrainian oblasts on the night of 1 December
Ukrainian army may receive Coral domestic anti-air missiles in 2024
Ukraine's Defense Ministry named strengthening air defense, including the development of Coral anti-aircraft missiles, among its priorities for 2024.
Ukraine destroys 14/20 explosive drones in Russia’s nighttime attack
Russia attacks Ukraine with 20 Shahed explosive drones and eight S-300 missiles at night; Ukraine downs 14 drones.
Ukraine’s air defenses down all 21 Russian drones and two guided missiles overnight
Russia targeted 7 Ukrainian oblasts. The main target area of the drones attack was Khmelnytskyi Oblast, the missiles were aimed at southern Ukraine.
Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems prove highly effective, Zelenskyy says
In his daily address to the nation, the President of Ukraine thanked the West for providing air defense systems and talked about Ukraine's long-range weapons.
Ukrainian Air Forces neutralize Russian drone assault: 8 “Shahed” UAVs downed
Ukrainian Air Forces successfully intercepted eight out of nine Russian drones, with anti-aircraft defenses activated in the suburbs of Kyiv.
Ambassador: Germany’s one more Patriot system to be deployed in Ukraine this winter
Germany to send extra Patriot air defense system to Ukraine this winter, says German Ambassador Martin Jaeger.
Ukraine hits two radars in Russia’s Kursk Oblast
Ukrainian forces successfully hit Russian radar installations in Kursk Oblast, a move possibly aimed at weakening Russian air defenses as Ukraine anticipates Western fighter jets.
Russo-Ukrainian war, Day 628: Germany, US expand air defense support for Ukraine; F-16 training hub opens in Romania
A new training hub opens in Romania for Ukrainian pilots to learn to fly F-16s. Germany will send two additional IRIS-T anti-air systems, while the US has reportedly purchased 60 Gepard anti-aircraft tanks from Jordan to provide to Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russian shelling of Kherson killed two civilians and wounded at least 12, including a two-month-old baby.
Lithuania boosts Ukraine’s air defense with NASAMS launchers
Ukraine has received two launchers, which will expand the operational capabilities of the NASAMS systems donated by Norway and the United States.
Zelenskyy claims additional NASAMS air defense systems on combat duty in Ukraine
On 7 November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine received additional National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) air…
“We cannot use our people as meat, as the Russians do,” Zelenskyy says, explaining the need for air defense
During the interview with Meet the Press, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Russia's air superiority prevented the Ukrainian counteroffensive from advancing faster, but strong air defense would add momentum.
UK intel: Replacing SAM systems lost in Ukraine may weaken Russia’s broader air defenses
The Russian air defense's recent loss of four SAM launchers in Ukraine highlights the inadequacies of Russia's Integrated Air Defense System and puts a strain on its remaining systems, according to British intelligence.
Ukraine attacked Russia-occupied Crimea base, wounding 17 Russian troops
The Ukrainian Armed Forces StratCom also confirmed its 25 October attack on the Russian S-400 air defence system near Russia-occupied Luhansk.
Germany is preparing new military aid package to protect Ukraine from Russian attacks, says prime minister
Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has announced Germany is preparing a new “winter” assistance package which will include air…
Air Force: Ukraine downs all six Russian drones during nighttime attack
Ukrainian forces positioned across Mykolav, Vinnytsia, and Khmelnytskyi oblasts thwarted a Russian air assault, successfully destroying all six Shahed one-way attack drones in a nighttime operation.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 599: Russians launch 13 guided bombs on Kherson Oblast; Western allies lease air defense systems to Ukraine
As winter approaches, Western allies are providing air defense systems to Ukraine through leasing agreements to help protect against Russian aerial attacks. The strikes on Kherson came amid intense fighting along multiple frontlines in the east and south, with over 60 battles reported in the past day according to Ukraine's military.
Ukraine to rent air defense systems for winter season
As winter looms, Russia's strikes on Ukraine's energy grid threaten heating and electricity for civilians. Ukraine races to repair and maintain energy amidst ongoing Russian attacks, challenging Ukrainian resilience this winter.
Russia ramps up production of Shahed drones, Ukraine says
Last winter, Russia launched about 1,000 such drones, while only in September 2023, it launched 500, trying to overwhelm Ukrainian air defense and targeting mostly infrastructure.