Lviv hit by largest Russian drone and missile attack
Lviv, located just 70 kilometers from the Polish border, was struck by a major Russian drone and missile…
Ukraine air defense
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Topics related to the air defense capabilities of Ukraine. This might include the systems and strategies Ukraine uses to defend against aerial threats.
A historic first: Ukrainian naval drone downs a Russian Mil Mi-8 helicopter
Ukraine made history on December 31, 2024, when one of its naval drones downed a Russian Mil Mi-8…
US to deliver over 500 interceptor missiles to Ukraine
The United States is set to deliver more than 500 interceptor missiles to Ukraine in the coming weeks…
Thales to supply Ukraine with second air defense radar system
Ukraine has agreed to procure a second Thales air defense system to safeguard Ukrainian territory from ongoing threats.…
Italy to transfer second MAMBA air defense system to Ukraine
Italy is poised to announce transferring a second SAMP/T MAMBA air defense system to Ukraine. The transfer was…
Ukraine looks to produce Patriot air defense systems jointly with the US
Ukraine hopes to start the joint production of Patriot air defense systems, as affirmed by the Ukrainian Ambassador…
Ukraine downs 40 out of 45 Shahed-type drones launched by Russia
The Ukrainian Air Force reported having destroyed at least four dozen attack drones launched by Russian forces in…
Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘deliberately targeting’ grain export infrastructure
In a night assault on July 19, 2023, Russian forces launched a series of missile attacks on Ukraine…
Taiwan denies donating decommissioned Hawk air defense missiles to Ukraine
Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng addressed rumors regarding the transfer of decommissioned Hawk anti-aircraft missiles to…
Russian loitering munition target Ukrainian IRIS-T air defense system: video
A Russian loitering munition recently targeted a Hensoldt TRML-4D air surveillance radar, a crucial component of Ukraine’s IRIS-T…
Germany declines to participate in Ukraine jet alliance
Germany has declined to participate in the international coalition agreement to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets or…
Patriot air defense system damaged in Kyiv remains operational: report
US officials confirmed a Patriot air defense system was damaged but remains operational after an intense Russian missile…
Ukraine claims 6 Kinzhal missiles downed; Russia claims Patriot system destroyed
The Ukrainian military claims to have shot down all missiles launched from air, sea, and land by Russia,…
Germany delivers Patriot, IRIS-T air defense systems to Ukraine
Germany delivered a Patriot and a second IRIS-T SLM air defense system to Ukraine in April 2023. The…
Romania denies allegations of violation of its airspace by a Russian missile
A new wave of Russian missile strikes on Ukraine has left several cities without power, including Zaporizhzhya and…
Ukrainian soldiers start training on the SAMP/T air defense system
While France and Italy scramble to assemble a complete Aster 30 SAMP/T [also called MAMBA – ed. note]…
Lithuania launches campaign to crowdfund air defense radars for Ukraine
Multiple Lithuanian charities launched a campaign to crowdfund several air defense radars to protect Ukrainian infrastructure from Russian…
Russian missile attack in Ukraine hits Kyiv and energy plants near Odessa
A new missile attack launched by Russia hit the southern districts of Kyiv and energy infrastructure facilities near…