Poland’s proposal to shoot down Russian missiles rejected by NATO Secretary General
NATO chief Stoltenberg opposes Poland shooting down Russian missiles over Ukraine, believing this would be NATO's involvement in the Russo-Ukrainian war.
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German opposition leader Merz calls for fighter jet deliveries to Ukraine
Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany's opposition CDU party, urges the country to supply fighter jets to Ukraine, saying the air sovereignty is crucial to defend against escalating Russian missile attacks on civilian targets.
NATO Summit adopts declaration with Ukraine defense funding plan through 2025
NATO summit in Washington adopts declaration supporting Ukraine with 40 billion euros in defense funding through 2025. Allies promise additional air defense systems, including Patriot batteries.
Russia’s night attack targets energy grid as Ukraine downs 24/27 drones
Ukraine successfully defended against a large-scale Russian drone attack, downing 24 out of 27 Shahed UAVs across 12 regions. The assault targeted power facilities, temporarily cutting electricity to over 100,000 customers in Sumy and Kharkiv oblasts.
All 20+ Russian Kinzhal “hypersonic” missiles targeting Kyiv intercepted by Patriot since May 2023
A Ukrainian Air Force colonel reveals that all Russian "Kinzhal" air-launched ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv have been successfully intercepted since the deployment of Patriot air defense systems in May 2023.
Russia attacks energy facility with drones, injures woman, Ukraine downs 21/22 UAVs during attack
Overnight, Russian forces launched 22 Shahed drones at Ukraine, targeting energy infrastructures. Ukrainian forces downed 21, but one drone hit Chernihiv’s facility, causing power outages, as per official reports.
Ukraine downs 28/29 air targets during Russia’s nighttime assault
Last night, Russia launched a coordinated missile and drone strike on Ukraine, which caused no damage to energy infrastructures but led to multiple air raid alerts and some power outages in frontline areas.
Ukrainian intel: Elements of Russia’s single S-500 air defense system relocated from Moscow to Crimea
Amid escalated Ukrainian strikes against Russian air defenses, Russia has deployed parts of its only operational S-500 air defense missile system to occupied Crimea, as per Ukrainian intelligence.
ISW: Ukraine targets Russian air defenses ahead of anticipated F-16 deliveries
Ukraine strikes Russian air defenses, likely aiming to degrade capabilities to leverage airpower with anticipated F-16 fighter jet deliveries, as per the ISW.
US transferring Patriot from Poland to boost Ukraine’s air defenses, NYT sources say
The system could reach Ukraine in the next few days, unnamed senior officials say.
Scholz says Germany will transfer third Patriot system, additional IRIS-Ts and Gepards to Ukraine
The German leader also called upon allies to join the initiative to strengthen Ukraine's air defenses.
Ukraine hit three Russian S-300/400 air defense batteries in occupied Crimea, General Staff says
Ukraine's military says it successfully targeted three batteries of Russian S-400 and S-300 air defense systems in northern and western Crimea. The results of the attacks are yet to be confrimed.
France’s Thales to supply Ukraine with second CM200 air defense system
France's Thales to provide Ukraine with a second integrated air defense system CM200, including surveillance radar and command systems, enhancing threat detection and response capabilities.
Romania mulls sending Patriot missiles to bolster Ukraine’s defenses
Romanian Prime Minister weighs supplying Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system to bolster defenses, though the decision requires military expert analysis and national security council approval.
Ukraine downs 7/19 Russian missiles, 32/32 drones as Russian attacks injure 15 civilians
Russian attacks injured at least 15 civilians across Ukraine over the past day. In the morning, Ukraine downed seven cruise missiles and all 32 Russo-Iranian Shahed drones.
Ukrainian troops receive upgraded Buk-M1 air defense systems, using American RIM-7 missiles
Ukraine's Air Command East releases photos of Ukraine's modernized Buk-M1 systems, now integrated with US-supplied Sea Sparrow missiles, showing the upgraded 9A310M1 and 9A39 launchers.
Poland undecided on engaging air defenses against Russian missiles in Ukraine airspace
Poland is considering the potential use of its air defense systems to intercept Russian missiles near its borders, focusing on technical and legal perspectives. No decisions have been made yet.
Germany’s air defense initiative for Ukraine supported by 12 countries, almost €1 bn raised
Germany's air defense initiative for Ukraine, launched in April 2024, has raised almost €1 billion with support from 12 countries to procure and deliver air defense systems.
Canada to contribute $ 55.5 to Germany’s air defense initiative for Ukraine
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair's $55.5 million pledge aims to enhance Ukraine's air defenses within a German initiative, countering intensifying Russian air assaults.
Ukraine targets Russian radar station, air defense system, two ammo depots over past day
Overnight, Ukrainian air defenses successfully intercepted all of 10 Shahed drones launched by the Russian military.