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.
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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.
Romania open to discussions on sending Patriot system to Ukraine
Romanian President Iohannis is open to providing Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system, pending a review by Romania’s Supreme Defense Council to ensure it doesn't compromise national air defenses.
Air Force: Russia amasses strategic missile reserve amid ongoing production for attacks on Ukraine
Russia has amassed nearly 40 hypersonic anti-ship Zircon missiles.
Polish FM: Much better to spend the money on protecting Ukraine than on then having to rebuild it
Poland's FM Sikorski says it's better to fund protecting Ukraine's infrastructure now rather than having to rebuild it after the war; and he supports Macron's strategic ambiguity on deploying NATO troops in Ukraine.
Media: Italia PM to announce transfer of SAMP/T air defense system, Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine
Italian media reports that PM Meloni plans to announce a new aid package for Ukraine next month, including the SAMP/T air defense, Stinger MANPADs, and Storm Shadow missiles.
Ukraine destroys Russia’s BUK surface-to-air missile launcher, damages two more radar-equipped launchers
The Ukrainian Special Operations Forces conducted drone strikes on Russian BUK missile systems "in the Sumy direction," an area without a front line, implying that the strikes likely occurred inside Russia.
Russian strikes leave Ukrainian civilians in eight regions without electricity
The assaults are part of Russia's campaign to plunge Ukraine into darkness.
Ukraine struggles to secure more Patriots from allies amid escalated Russian air attacks
So far, Germany remains the only country to respond to Ukraine's urgent request for additional Patriot systems amid intensified Russian aerial attacks. Other countries have failed to make similar pledges ahead of the upcoming Ramstein meeting, which is expected to address military aid coordination for Ukraine.
Ukraine destroys Russia’s Dzhankoi helicopter base air defenses, enabling further deep strikes on occupied Crimea
Ukraine's ATACMS missile attack on Russia's airfield in northern Crimea on 17 April reportedly destroyed multiple air defense assets, potentially enabling future air attacks on the occupied peninsula from the north.
Zelenskyy tells EU Russia has almost entirely destroyed Ukraine’s thermal power capacity, asks for air defense help
President Zelenskyy warned EU leaders that Russia could target nuclear facilities after nearly destroying Ukraine's thermal power generation, calling for urgent Western support with air defenses.