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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.

byYuri Zoria

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After mass explosive drone assaults, Russia launches “just” 49 — Ukraine shoots down 40

Moscow probably stockpiles explosive drones for a more massive attack.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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Ukrainian air defenses down over 500 Russian drones over week

This includes 375 Shahed long-range "kamikaze" drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byOlena Mukhina

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria