Ukraine destroys all drones Russia launched overnight
The Russian military also attacked Ukraine with five S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles overnight, but Ukraine's military did not specify which targets were hit
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Germany and France team up to support Ukraine’s air defense
The defense ministers of Germany and France established a coalition that will help Ukraine improve its air defense capabilities, which are crucial for defending its territory and countering Russia’s aggression, which involves constant air strikes.
Zelenskyy announces arrival of two advanced air defense systems in Ukraine
The Ukrainian President did not specify the type of systems but said they can " shoot down everything.”
FrankenSAM debut: Ukraine shoots down Russian drone 9 km away
Five hybrid FrankenSAM air defense systems, which pair Western missiles with Soviet launchers, are already operating in Ukraine. One that will use Patriot missiles to down ballistic targets is on the way.
“Russian missiles are increasingly deteriorating and going astray,” Ukraine’s Air Forces in aftermath of Russian morning missile attack
Eight missiles were destroyed. More than 20 out of 32 listed aerial attack means did not reach their targets, due to counteraction by Ukraine's electronic warfare means.
Zelenskyy: Air control crucial for Ukraine’s ground offensive
According to Zelenskyy, Ukraine "does not make wide steps forward" because Russian forces "control the sky." "If we unblock the sky, we will go forward, if not - we will stand where we stand," he said.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 685: German defense company builds military repair hub in Ukraine to facilitate servicing of Leopards
German FFG defense company is constructing a repair center in western Ukraine. Western air defense supplies remain crucial for Ukraine as Russia adapting to current capabilities, ISW reported.
Firearm groups down large share of Russia’s drones, missiles in Ukraine’s north on 2 January
Mobile fire groups downed every second Russian suicide drone and every fifth missile in Ukraine's north during Russia's massive air attack on 2 January.
Ukraine downs two more Russian bombers
Last week, Russia lost three Su-34 bomber aircraft in one day, after which its glide bomb attacks on Kherson Oblast decreased significantly.
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.