Estonia mulls missile shield against Russian Iskanders. Patriots might not make cut
From hundreds of millions to over a billion, Tallinn’s multi-scenario budgeting hints at a historic expansion of the country’s air and missile defense.
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Russia’s Christmas-week air assault on Ukraine’s power grid claims civilian lives (MAPS, PHOTOS)
A toddler in Zhytomyr, a woman in Kyiv Oblast, and another person in Khmelnytskyi didn't survive the overnight missile-drone attack that left regions in darkness.
Russia destroys $100M EBRD-financed logistics center, kills four truck drivers hours after rejecting European peace plan
On 25 November, Moscow launched 22 missiles on the Ukrainian capital.
Russia’s answer to peace efforts: Double Kinzhal-Iskander strike on Kyiv killed six and injured 14
"If there are negotiations, there must be no missiles,' Zelenskyy said hours before Russia's air assault.
Three thermal power plants down, 12-hour blackouts introduced in Ukraine, as Russia executes freeze-out terror
Putin abandons occupation for a strategy of rendering Ukraine unlivable.
Russian multi-direction attacks and mixed tactics push Patriots to their operational limits in Ukraine
Russian forces increasingly combine Iskander-M launches with drones and cruise missiles, often attacking from multiple angles simultaneously.
Russia unleashes record ballistic missile strike on Ukraine, pushing energy grid to brink
Simultaneous launches of Iskander-M, Kinzhal, and Shahed drones devastate gas infrastructure.
“Putin is laughing at West”: Ukraine traces 102,000 foreign components in Russian weapons after biggest strike of war on Lviv
Zelenskyy revealed that Russia’s 5 October attack relied on thousands of imported electronics for missiles and drones, demonstrating how international supply chains are exploited for war.
From Kinzhal missiles to Shaheds: Ukraine destroys 10,215 Russian targets in September, proving it is Europe’s frontline defense
Meanwhile, Poland and Denmark announce plans to adopt Ukrainian tactics after repeated Russian drone intrusions.
Massive Russian air attack hits Ukraine with 574 drones and 40 missiles, including city near Hungarian border
Kalibr missiles struck an American factory in Mukachevo while other strikes hit residential blocks in Lviv and targeted several more cities.
TWZ: Russia made its missiles smarter — Ukraine’s Patriots are now struggling to catch them
Flight maneuvers and decoys give warheads more ways to beat air defenses.
Ukraine is developing new air defense arsenal to down “unstoppable” Russian hypersonic missiles
Half of Kyiv’s defense needs are now produced domestically.
Ukraine’s air defenses destroy 4,758 Russian aerial targets in June. Last night, Moscow struck Ukrainian farms and homes
Ukrainian jets flew about 895 sorties in May, Air Force reports
Intelligence: Russia does not rely on Iran anymore, prepares to unleash “swarms of death” on Ukraine
Ukraine urgently needs more air defense and AI-powered Interceptor drones to counter the growing aerial threat.
Russia targeted Ukraine with 440 drones and 32 missiles in deadly overnight attack, Ukrainian Air Force says
Air defenses neutralized 402 drones and 26 missiles, as per the report.
Russia kills civilians in central Sumy with Tornado-S cluster munitions. “Hypersonic” Kinzhal hits near Mykolaiv (updated)
The rush-hour morning strike on Sumy also injured seven civilians, including children.
Ukrainian drones hit Energia plant supplying batteries for Iskander and Kinzhal missiles
The Lipetsk Oblast-based plant's output supports Russian drones, naval systems, and electronic warfare equipment.
Russian MiG-31K carrying Kinzhal missiles absent from Ukrainian skies for three weeks
BBC News Russian speculates that the aircraft may have exhausted their service life, while the Ukrainian Air Force spokesman suggests Russia is stockpiling Kinzhal missiles for future strikes.
Ukraine downed 6/21 missiles during Russia’s morning attack, Air Force says
Additionally, of 40 Russian drones, none has reached intended targets, with 16 reportedly downed, and 24 more crashing.
Patriot systems not designed for interception of Russian intermediate-range missiles, but Ukraine may try, expert says
Despite not being designed for this task, Ukrainian experts suggest the Patriot missile system could attempt to intercept Russian medium-range missiles to protect Ukrainian territory.