Old Czechoslovak Z-137 AgroTurbo cropduster goes from crop fields to Ukraine’s drone battlefront
The agricultural plane is now a guided drone killer working with radar teams to protect cities.
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“War is already at our doorstep”: NATO accelerates military aid for Ukraine
NATO wants to ensure Ukraine receives air defense systems precisely when they are needed most.
NATO unleashes new $10 billion “combat wallet” for Ukraine as Putin’s increses attacks on civilians
The West scrambles to meet Ukraine’s demands while the Kremlin eyes total capitulation.
Ukrainian man, buried alive between floors, stays conscious for hours after Russian Iskander-K strike
Rescuers tunneled through concrete and chaos, keeping voice contact with the trapped man as debris pressed on his chest for hours.
Prague announces new anti-air deals for Ukraine as Moscow puts Czech FM on “Russophobe” list
New packages will include ammunition supply and joint production projects aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s military.
FT: 33,000 AI strike kits will help Ukraine target Russia’s drones – Pentagon is paying
The $50 million Pentagon contract equips Ukraine’s drones with AI software able to track targets and resist jamming.
Hawk missiles are old but reliable. Ukraine wants every one of the 40,000 America has stockpiled
To strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses against Russia’s growing missile and drone attacks, the US has approved a new deal that taps into a vast Cold War missile stockpile.
WP: Ukraine gets three US-made Patriot systems that can stop Russian ballistic missiles under new deal
From the ruins of Dnipro to the burning skyline of Odesa, Russia’s war leaves no region untouched.
Russia built Ukraine’s drone storm over three years — 2025 is when it finally breaks
Russia's drone war Ukraine's allies thought they understood is about to change entirely — and Europe is not ready for what breaks loose in 2025.
Ukraine to receive radars for Rheinmetall’s Skyranger 30 air defense gun system, which also guards Bundeswehr
The aid is a critical reinforcement as Russian missile and drone attacks hit record levels.
NATO’s new chief in Europe arrives in Kyiv, with frontline defense and Patriot systems in focus
NATO’s newly appointed commander in Europe, General Alexis Grinkevich, arrived in Kyiv on 25 July to meet Ukraine’s top military leadership.
Ukraine to get 5 Patriots and 220,000 Gepard shells. Is that enough to stop Russian drone swarms?
Ukraine’s interceptors are scarce and expensive. Russia’s drones are cheap and relentless.
Germany pledges five Patriots, Norway — billions for drones, as Ukraine’s new defense chief leads first major international push since taking office
The allies agree to fast-track weapons delivery to Ukraine amid Russian air terror escalation.
German general warns Ukraine faces Russian drone increase from 500 to 2,000 nightly while Kyiv develops special drone interceptors
Major General Christian Freuding emphasized the economic mismatch between $5 million Patriot missiles and Russia's $50,000 drones, advocating for preemptive action and industry-developed interception technologies.
Switzerland’s Patriot air defense systems delivery delayed by US — Ukraine’s urgent need takes priority amid rising civilian deaths
Switzerland’s planned deliveries between 2026-28 are pushed back while Ukraine faces intensifying Russian aerial terror.
Forbes: Ukraine’s anti-drone dome over Kyiv is growing—and Moscow feels it
Thousands of interceptor drones are being deployed under Ukraine’s Clear Sky program, forming an expanding shield against Russian drone attacks.
Reuters: Trump promised Patriots for Ukraine—Europe got the invoice
Kyiv awaits air defenses while NATO allies scramble to decide who pays and who sends.
Germany, Denmark, Netherlands plan to buy US-made Patriots, capable of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles, for Ukraine
With Russia escalating airstrikes, European allies move to purchase US air defense systems for urgent delivery to Kyiv.
US to sell nearly $10 billion in weapons to NATO allies supplying Ukraine
From Patriots to artillery, American equipment will flow through Europe to the Ukrainian front lines.
Europe launches new €500 million flagship fund for Ukraine after Russian attacks
Reconstruction won’t wait for the war to end.