US acquires decommissioned Taiwanese air defense systems for Ukraine
The United States bought back the decommissioned MIM-23 HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer) air defense systems sold…
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Israeli Prime Minister rejects calls to arm Ukraine with Iron Dome
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed appeals from some Washington lawmakers and Ukrainian officials to join Western…
Lithuania buys 2 NASAMS launchers for Ukraine, Lithuanian President announces
Lithuania purchased two National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) launchers that will be donated to Ukraine, Lithuania‘s President…
Ukraine destroyed all 12 Russian missiles sent in morning attack on Kyiv (updated)
Ukrainian air defenses shot down six cruise missiles, six Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, and two reconnaissance UAVs in a…
Netherlands to provide Ukraine with radar systems worth 150 million euros – Dutch Defense Ministry
The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with four VERA-EG radar systems worth €150 million, Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren announced.…
How I survived a Russian kamikaze drone attack on Kyiv
Sleep deprivation, terror, destruction, and death of innocent people loom over Ukraine every single day. My dad jokes…
Russian cruise missiles fly in circles around cities to exhaust Ukraine’s air defense – official
In addition, Shahed kamikaze drones exhaust Ukraine’s ammunition and identify weak points in air defense Russia continues its…
Ukraine’s air defense takes down Russian attack helicopter near New York
On 22 May 2023, Ukrainian forces took down a Russian attack helicopter Mi-24 near the village of New…
Russia makes two Kinzhals a month, shifts missile strike strategy – Ukrainian intel
Russian missile strikes are back, following a 50-day lull. But they are now different, and Russia has found…
Ramstein format meeting next week to discuss bolstering Ukraine’s air defenses – Ukrainian Defense Minister
Next week, the next Ramstein format meeting will take place, its key topic will be strengthening Ukraine’s air…
Ukraine downs all 21 Russian drones from night attack; Kyiv apartments damaged by debris
Ukraine’s air defense reported shooting down all the drones that Russia launched in yet another night attack, including…
Patriot missile battery damaged in Ukraine is now repaired, Pentagon says – CNN
A Patriot missile battery damaged by a Russian missile barrage against Kyiv has been fixed, the Pentagon said…
Ukraine’s air defense thwarts Russian attacks: almost all cruise missiles destroyed
Ukraine’s anti-aircraft systems successfully intercepted multiple waves of Russian attacks, destroying 29 out of 30 enemy cruise missiles.…
Russia spent USD 120 mn on night attack fully repelled by Ukraine’s air defense – journalists
Russia’s night attack on Ukraine on 16 May cost it $119.08 mn, Ekonomichna Pravda journalists calculate. During the…
Ukraine’s air defense destroyed 17 out of 21 Russian Shahed drones at night attack
In the early hours of 13 May 2023, Russia attacked various Ukrainian regions from both the north and…
Ukrainian volunteers acquire UK armored vehicles to defend against Russian aggression
Ukrainian volunteers have been buying up British military equipment, such as armored personnel carriers, off-road pickups, drones, and…
Ukraine’s air defense destroys 23 out of 25 Russian cruise missiles in overnight strike
Air raid alert was announced in the middle of the night on Tuesday, 9 May, in all oblasts…
Historical first: Ukraine confirms shooting down Kinzhal hypersonic missile with Patriot SAM
After initially denying media reports that Ukraine’s air defense shot down a hypersonic Kinzhal missile, Ukraine’s Air Force…
Ukraine to run out of air defense missiles, Western fighter jets needed – US military expert
The recent Pentagon leaks showed Ukraine’s possible defense missile shortage. Trent Telenko, an American military expert and retired…
Ukraine could have intercepted a Russian Kinzhal missile for the first time (updated)
The Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully intercepted a Russian ballistic missile, the so-called “hypersonic” Kinzhal over Kyiv at around…