Russia launches 8 air targets from Kursk Oblast: Ukraine downs five drones
The Ukrainian Air Force reports successfully intercepting all five drones in a Russian attack that also included ballistic missiles.
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Ukraine surpasses Russia in long-range drone attacks in July
Ukraine outpaces Russia in long-range drone attacks, reportedly launching over 520 drones compared to Russia's 426 Shaheds in July.
The EW backpack revolution: How Ukrainian portable tech jams Russian drones
As Russian drones evolve, Ukrainian forces are embracing cutting-edge, portable electronic warfare systems to stay ahead. One standout innovation is a soldier-worn backpack that detects and jams drones from hundreds of meters away.
Ukraine downs Russian drones with Soviet-era training plane in WWI-style dogfight
Amateur aviators from Odesa have recreated a World War I tactic of the second pilot shooting with small arms to down a Russian recon drone
Ukraine downs all 13 Russian explosive drones last night as Russian missiles kill at least one civilian
Ukrainian military forces shot down all 13 Russian drones that attacked Ukraine overnight and into the morning. Meanwhile, one of the Russian missile strikes killed a 63-year-old Donetsk Oblast woman.
Russian missile and drone strikes target Ukraine en masse, air defense thwarts majority of attacks
Community center known for aiding tens of thousands of displaced people from Russia-occupied territories, was damaged.
Germany and France team up to support Ukraine’s air defense
The defense ministers of Germany and France established a coalition that will help Ukraine improve its air defense capabilities, which are crucial for defending its territory and countering Russia’s aggression, which involves constant air strikes.
Dnipro authorities evacuate hospital, close schools after Russian attacks on energy infrastructure
Overnight, Ukrainian air defense shot down 16 out of 23 Russian Shahed-136/131 UAVs launched at Ukraine, with ten drones downed in the Dnipro district.
Russian drone fragments found in Moldova near Ukraine border
The fragments likely belong to one of the Russian Shahed drones shot down by Ukrainian air defenses during Russia's attack overnight 9-10 February.
Russia launches massive drone attack across Ukraine. 40 out of 45 drones shot down
Some of the drones hit agriculture terminals in Mykolativ Oblast. All of the drones heading toward Kyiv were shot down, as per Ukrainian authorities.
Russian Shakhed drones’ attack kills seven, including two children and an infant in Kharkiv (updated)
The drones hit an oil depot. Fourteen houses burned down due to a large fire.
France to help Ukraine restore Odesa’s cultural heritage damaged by Russian attacks
France’s Special Envoy for Ukraine’s Relief and Reconstruction announced that France will provide support and solutions to restore the museums and architectural monuments in Odesa damaged by Russian aerial assaults.
Zelenskyy: Russia has launched at least 500 missiles, drones at Ukraine over past five days
In a phone call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak discussed enhancing Ukraine's air defense and long-range military capabilities.
Russian drones destroy Ukraine freedom fighter’s museum, hit Bandera landmark
Russian kamikaze drone attack destroyed the museum dedicated to Roman Shukhevych, leader of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Also, it targeted the university where Stepan Bandera studied a century ago.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 674: Russia launches 158 missiles and drones across Ukraine, dozens killed, over hundred injured
Russia launched over 150 missiles at cities across Ukraine in its largest aerial attack of the war so far, American President Joe Biden said the assault shows the need for more aid to Ukraine and urged Congress to "take urgent action." Separately, a former Russian officer revealed how Russia orchestrated the conflict in eastern Ukraine since 2014.
Russia’s suicide drone attack kills two in Odesa as Ukraine downs 32/46 UAVs
Russia struck central/southern Ukraine using 46 launched suicide drones overnight, air defenses intercepted 32 drones but falling wreckage still killed 2 civilians in Odesa.
Ukraine downs 30 of 31 Shahed drones in night attack, many with machine guns
Russia recently started painting the drones black to make them harder to shoot down by small firearms, but this is proving to be ineffective
Ukraine shoots down 10 out of 12 Shahed kamikaze drones and a missile in overnight attack
Russian drones were aimed at Ukraine's Khmelnytskyi and Mykolayiv oblasts. Which targets were hit by the remaining two drones wasn't disclosed.
Patriot and NASAMS air defense systems prove highly effective, Zelenskyy says
In his daily address to the nation, the President of Ukraine thanked the West for providing air defense systems and talked about Ukraine's long-range weapons.
Russia deploys carbon-coated Shahed drones in nighttime attack on Ukraine
In a tactical twist to hinder visual and radar detection, Russia’s latest drone attack on Ukraine featured black carbon-coated Shahed drones — a move that proved largely ineffective as Ukraine’s forces downed 74 of the 75 aerial targets.
