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Russian drones launch over Ukraine, with more than a quarter hitting targets

Russian Drone Attack Targets Ukraine on October 6 In the night of October 6, Ukraine faced a significant drone attack from Russian forces, which launched 116 strike drones, including Shahed and Gerbera…

6 days ago

Ukraine

Explosions reported in Kyiv region as air defense responds to drone threats

Explosions Reported in Kyiv Region Amid UAV Threat Explosions were reported in the Kyiv region around 1:30 AM on October 6, 2025, as hostile drones were detected in the airspace. The Kyiv…

7 days ago

Ukraine

Ukraine enhances air defense systems in Chernihiv region amid rising Russian attacks

Increased Air Defense Measures in Chernihiv Region Amid Rising Russian Attacks On October 4, 2025, Chernihiv regional military administration head Vyacheslav Chaus announced that the region would enhance its air defense system…

1 week ago

Ukraine

Yemen launches hypersonic missile and drone attacks on Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Eilat

New hypersonic missile successfully penetrated the Israeli air defense system, triggering widespread alarm activations. In the early hours of Monday, September 29, 2025, the Yemeni Armed Forces executed simultaneous attacks using a…

2 weeks ago

World

Russian air defenses intercept 55 Ukrainian drones as frontline drone use escalates

Russian Air Defense Intercepts 55 Ukrainian Drones in Overnight Operation Russian air defenses successfully intercepted 55 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight, targeting both territories within Russia and the waters of the Black Sea…

2 weeks ago

World

Denmark selects Franco-Italian SAMP/T air defense system over US Patriot systems

The decision comes after Donald Trump threatened to annex Greenland.…

1 month ago

World

Explosions reported in Kyiv region as air defense engages drones

Explosions Reported in Kyiv Region Amid Drone Activity Explosions were reported in the Kyiv region early on September 12, 2025, around 5:15 AM, as hostile drones were detected in the area, reports…

1 month ago

Ukraine

German Greens criticize coalition for rejecting €4.5 billion in additional aid for Ukraine

The opposition Greens want the government to spend more on air defenses for Ukraine.…

1 month ago

World

Germany seeks to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence at ally meeting

Berlin – Germany plans to propose enhanced assistance for Ukraine’s air defense systems during the Coalition of the Willing meeting on Thursday, as reported by a government source speaking to AFP. Ukrainian…

1 month ago

Brussels

Ukrainian air defense intercepts over 6,000 enemy targets in August 2025

Ukrainian Air Defense Claims Significant Success in August 2025 In August 2025, Ukraine’s air defense forces reportedly destroyed 6,346 aerial targets, according to the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine,…

1 month ago

Ukraine

Russia launches drone attacks across central and eastern Ukraine with 86 UAVs deployed

Russian Drone Attack Hits Central and Eastern Ukraine In the early hours of September 1, Russian forces launched an extensive attack on Ukraine, deploying 86 strike drones of the Shahed type and…

1 month ago

Ukraine

Massive missile strike on Kyiv leaves at least eight dead

On August 28, 2025, Russia carried out another large-scale missile attack on Kyiv, launching several waves of strikes throughout the night. Ukrainian air defenses engaged targets over the capital, but direct hits…

2 months ago

Russia launches over 100 drones at Ukraine, more than a quarter reach targets

Russia Launches Major Drone Assault on Ukraine In the early hours of August 25, Russian forces conducted a significant drone attack against Ukraine, deploying a total of 104 Shahed strike drones alongside…

2 months ago

Ukraine

Norway allocates 7 billion kroner to enhance Ukraine’s air defense capabilities

Norway Allocates $696 Million to Strengthen Ukraine’s Air Defense On August 24, 2025, the Norwegian government announced a substantial allocation of approximately seven billion Norwegian kroner (over 696 million USD) aimed at…

2 months ago

Ukraine

Norway commits nearly $700 million for air defense systems to support Ukraine

Oslo – The Norwegian government announced on Sunday that it will provide approximately 7 billion Norwegian crowns (around $696.12 million) to support air defense systems for Kyiv, reports 24brussels. In a statement,…

2 months ago

Brussels

Ukraine seeks additional U.S. Patriot defense systems amid Trump-Putin talks

Ukraine Seeks Advanced Air Defense Systems from the U.S. Ukraine has requested ten Patriot air defense systems from the United States in a bid to enhance protection for its cities and critical…

2 months ago

World

Ukrainian helicopters have shot down over 3,200 Shahed drones in a year

Ukrainian Helicopters Down Over 3,200 Shahed Drones Since August 2024 Since August 2024, Ukrainian helicopters equipped with machine guns have successfully shot down over 3,200 Russian Shahed drones, reports 24brussels. General Oleksandr…

2 months ago

Ukraine

Expert explains differences between Russian kamikaze drones and older Shaheds

Russia’s New Reactive Drones Pose Emerging Threat to Ukraine On August 4, 2025, reports emerged that Russia has begun deploying new reactive drones against Ukraine, which differ from the standard Shahed drones…

2 months ago

Ukraine

Russia strikes Kyiv with drones, causing hits and fires

Russian Drone Attacks Kyiv, Causing Casualties and Damage On the night of July 30-31, 2025, Russian forces launched another drone attack on Kyiv. According to city mayor Vitaliy Klitschko, air defense systems…

2 months ago

Ukraine

Trump aims to end the Ukraine war on terms favorable to his administration

Shift in U.S. Military Support for Ukraine Amidst Ongoing Conflict Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s full-scale invasion has relied heavily on support from Western partners. The Biden administration’s commitment to assist Ukraine “for…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Germany delivers promised Patriot system and interceptor missiles to Ukraine

U.S. and NATO Announce $10 Billion Aid Package to Ukraine with New Air Defense Systems On July 13, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a $10…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Supplier for F-35 to help Ukraine develop smart weapons against drones

Ukraine Partners with Danish Terma Group to Develop AI-Based Drone Interception Systems On July 22, 2025, Ukraine’s Odd Systems, a company specializing in unmanned aerial technologies and Kurbas thermal cameras, announced a…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Shmyhal reveals amount needed to cover weapons procurement deficit

During the 29th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (the “Ramstein” format) on July 21, 2025, the Ukrainian delegation presented several key initiatives to international partners. Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Drones launch massive attack on Russia, targeting Moscow among other key locations

Massive Drone Attack Targets Moscow, Claims No Serious Damage On July 20, 2025, a coordinated drone assault struck Moscow. Sergey Sobyanin, the mayor of the Russian capital, reported via Telegram that at…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Russia aims to increase the scale of attacks on Ukraine to 2000 drones at once, says German general

Russia Aims to Increase Drone Production for Large-Scale Attacks on Ukraine On July 20, 2025, Major General Christian Freud ing of the German Army stated that Russia intends to boost its drone…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Explosions heard in Dnipro as region faces drone attacks

Explosions Reported in Dnipro on July 14 On July 14, 2025, at approximately 1:20 AM, explosions were heard in Dnipro, according to reports from local journalists. The Ukrainian Armed Forces Air Defense…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Explosions heard in Kyiv: Klitschko explains the cause

Explosions Reported in Kyiv as Air Defense Engages Drones On July 12, 2025, shortly after 1:30 AM, explosions were heard in Kyiv. Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko confirmed this in a Telegram post, stating,…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Kyiv launches comprehensive drone interception system: key focus areas

Kyiv to Launch Comprehensive Drone Interception System Amid Ongoing Threats On the directive of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, the Kyiv City Military Administration (KVMU) is set to initiate a full-scale drone interception…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Russia launches massive overnight missile and drone barrage on Kyiv, killing at least two

Civilian infrastructure in flames as Ukraine urges stronger Western response Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas, killing at least two people and injuring dozens…

3 months ago

Civil volunteer pilots in air defense: State aviation explains how to involve DFTP participants in protecting the sky

Ukraine Expands Air Defense Capabilities with New Volunteer Groups In April, the Ukrainian government initiated an experimental project allowing the formation of air defense groups from members of local volunteer formations. This…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Russians used over 300 drones for strikes on Ukraine, mostly headed west

Russia Launches Large-Scale Drone Attack on Ukraine In the night of July 5, starting from 20:00 on July 4, Russian forces deployed a total of 322 strike drones, including Shahed drones and…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Russian shelling damages Polish consulate building in Kyiv

Russian Attack Causes Damage to Polish Consulate in Kyiv A Russian air strike on July 4 has damaged the Polish consulate in Kyiv, according to Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski on social…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Military begins using interceptor drones, dozens downed – Zelensky

Ukrainian Military Deploys Interceptor Drones Amid Ongoing Attacks Ukrainian military officials have begun utilizing interceptor drones to counter enemy UAVs, as announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky following a significant nighttime assault on…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Russia withdraws air defense from Donetsk to save Crimea, say partisans

Russia Reallocates Air Defense Assets from Donetsk to Crimea On July 3, 2025, the partisan movement “ATESH” reported that Russia has begun actively relocating air defense systems from the temporarily occupied city…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Russians launch Shahed attacks on frontline regions, numerous hits reported

Ukraine Under Renewed Drone Attack by Russia Overnight on June 30, starting from 22:00 on June 29, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using 107 Shahed drones and various imitation unmanned…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Drone warfare: Ukraine establishes new air defense units to intercept Shahed drones

Ukraine Strengthens Air Defense with New Drone Units Amid Increasing Attacks In response to a sharp rise in Russian drone strikes, Ukraine is forming new mobile air defense units equipped with interceptor…

3 months ago

Ukraine

Ukrainian president orders investigation into F-16 pilot Maxim Ustyemenko’s death

Intensified Russian Attack Results in Pilot’s Death and Damage Across Ukraine On June 29, 2025, a significant Russian aerial assault on Ukraine led to the death of F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko during…

4 months ago

Ukraine

Air defense shoots down advanced “Grom-1” missile over Dnipro

Ukrainian Air Defense Intercepts Russian Target Near Dnipro Ukrainian military sources reported that a Russian cruise missile nearly reached the city of Dnipro. The Air Force of Ukraine confirmed the incident, stating…

4 months ago

Ukraine

Air defense intercepted all but one drone, causing significant damage in last night’s attack

Drone Attack on Odesa on June 28 On June 28, 2025, at approximately 22:00, enemy forces launched an assault utilizing 23 Shahed-type drones and various imitator drones from the Primorsko-Akhtarsk direction, Russia,…

4 months ago

Ukraine

Russians launched nearly a hundred drones at Ukraine, most were shot down by air defense

Ukrainian Air Defense Repels Major Drone Attack In the night of June 24, Russian forces launched an extensive drone attack on Ukraine, deploying 97 strike drones of the Shahed type alongside various…

4 months ago

Ukraine

Russia Launches Largest Aerial Assault of the War, Killing Civilians and Undermining Peace

Russia has carried out its most massive aerial attack since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, launching an unprecedented 367 drones and missiles in a single wave. This escalation signals a deliberate and total rejection…

5 months ago

Ukraine·World

Energy war: why is the Kremlin destroying infrastructure?

France, the Netherlands and Brussels have condemned the Russian strikes on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure, calling them war crimes. Dutch companies have offered assistance in rebuilding destroyed facilities, while the EU is…

7 months ago

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