Russia plans to drown Ukraine in 1,000 drones a day—Kyiv prepares to shoot down all
President Zelenskyy: “We will shoot down everything” if partners support the scale-up.
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IRIS-T breaks Ukrainian unit’s record in debut air defense operation, protecting Lviv
Armed with the German-made IRIS-T for the first time, the unit intercepted seven Russian missiles in one battle, outperforming its past best of five set with the S-300.
After mass explosive drone assaults, Russia launches “just” 49 — Ukraine shoots down 40
Moscow probably stockpiles explosive drones for a more massive attack.
Zelenskyy orders to accelarate ballistic missile production in Ukraine after Russia’s record strike
While Moscow pretends to talk peace, Ukraine arms up for the long war ahead.
Russia attacks Ukraine with 54 drones overnight, injures three civilians
Ukraine's Air Force downed most of the drones. In the morning, the Russians launched a new wave of the drone attack.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine secures € 2 billion defense package and European intelligence access at Paris summit
Ukraine secures €2 billion defense package, intelligence access, and production licenses in the Coalition of the Willing meeting in France, strengthening international military support.
Defence Blog: Russia tests new drone swarm tactic against Ukrainian cities
Russia started to employ Shahed-136 drones in concentrated attacks on residential neighborhoods of Ukrainian cities, killing more civilians.
Forbes: Ukraine repurposes Soviet air-to-air missiles for ground-based defense
Ukraine has modified Soviet-era R-73 missiles for ground launch from multiple platforms, including British-built Gravehawks and modified Osa launchers.
Fires break out at two factories in Dnipro following Russian drone strikes
At least 10 of 137 drones may have reached their targets in five regions. No casualties were reported.
Ukraine confirms first Russian jet downed by Italian-French SAMP/T system
Air Force spokesman Ihnat said since its deployment in Ukraine, the SAMP/T had scored a confirmed kill of a Russian Sukhoi aircraft.
Ukraine’s air force uses Mirage fighters against Russian missiles for the first time
French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F fighters joined F-16s to repel a Russian missile-drone attack on gas infrastructure.
Ukraine to receive Giraffe radars from Ireland
While en route to the US, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy met with Irish PM Micheál Martin to discuss peace efforts and defense aid, Martin pledged Giraffe radar systems for Ukraine.
Romania allows military to intercept aerial threats after Russian drone incidents
Romania’s military was legally unable to act against aerial threats without an official state of emergency.
Russian drone attack injures eight, as Moscow keeps targeting Ukraine energy infrastructure
Of 100 Russian long-range drones, Ukraine downed 65, while 28 more crashed. The attack spanned 13 regions, damaging infrastructure and homes.
Ukrainian air defenses down over 500 Russian drones over week
This includes 375 Shahed long-range "kamikaze" drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Ukraine’s new Vampire systems down Russian Kh-59 missile for first time
Ukraine demonstrates growing air defense capabilities as Vampire systems successfully intercept Russian missiles, though analysts note current deployment represents only 10% of required units.
Ukraine halts transfer of aircraft technicians to infantry amid mobilization crisis
A public outcry from the 114th Aviation Brigade has forced Ukraine's military leadership to protect specialized technical personnel while struggling to address critical infantry shortages along the front lines.
Ukraine expands cooperation with Norway’s NASAMS air defense manufacturer
Ukraine's defense minister met Kongsberg's CEO to discuss NASAMS components production in Ukraine, air defense integration, and anti-drone capabilities.
Russia launches over 300 drones and 20 missiles at Ukraine in 2025’s first days, Zelenskyy says
Persistent Russian terror requires Ukraine and its allies to continually replenish anti-missile stocks and enhancing mobile fire group capabilities, the President said.
Sweden joins compensation scheme for Romania’s Patriot transfer to Ukraine
Stockholm has approved about $29 million to help Romania replace Patriot system components, including projectiles and sensors donated earlier.