Air Force spokesperson says Ukraine’s air defenses are struggling to counter Russian ballistic missiles, as attacks from multiple directions make it harder for Patriot systems to track and intercept incoming threats.
Ukrainian intelligence organized an exhibition of Western-manufactured electronics found in captured Russian weaponry used against civilian targets across Ukraine.
Ukraine’s defense relies on rapid innovation, cutting-edge drones, and creative battlefield technology, while Russia counters with sheer numbers and relentless production.
After Putin's threat, Zelenskyy used strong language to denounce him and his circle as "psychos," and emphasized Putin's complete disregard for human lives.
Russia likely used its expensive, experimental Oreshnik missile as symbolic retaliation for Ukraine’s Western missile use, despite limited production, per UK intelligence.
A 9-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl are confirmed among the casualties as rescue operations continue following 17 November strike on Sumy that injured 89 others, including 11 children.
Russian forces deployed a mix of ballistic missiles, guided aircraft missiles, and attack drones against 11 oblasts of Ukraine, with the Ukrainian Air Force intercepting most of them and resulting in no casualties.
Ukrainian FM Dmytro Kuleba urged allies to lift restrictions on long-range strikes into Russia and sought NATO support for Poland to intercept Russian missiles over Ukraine, stressing this wouldn't make the countries involved a party to the war.