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EU fails to secure new interceptor commitments for Ukraine — Kallas

EU defense ministers failed to agree on additional supplies of air defense missiles for Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said at a news conference following an EU Council meeting on defense on Sept. 28, Suspilne reported.

28 September, 06:38 PM

Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 300 strike and jet drones - Air Force

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with nearly 300 strike and decoy drones overnight, AFU Air Force reported on Sept. 25.

25 September, 10:43 AM

Macron meets Zelenskyy in New York, pledges winter support package for Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New York and said France would help Ukraine through the winter and strengthen its air defenses on Sept. 22.

22 September, 11:37 AM

Russia fires ballistic missiles, 212 drones against Ukraine overnight - Air Force

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with cruise and ballistic missiles and 212 drones overnight, killing two people in Dnipro, Air Force reported on Sept. 22.

22 September, 10:10 AM

Europe to lobby Trump for Patriot missiles for Ukraine

At the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York, European leaders plan to lobby U.S. President Donald Trump for more Patriot interceptors to help Ukraine survive the winter, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 21.

21 September, 07:56 PM

Air defense downs 148 targets as Russia attacks with 172 drones and Banderols

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 172 strike drones and Banderol munitions overnight, with air defense downing 148 targets, Air Force reported on Sept. 21.

21 September, 10:18 AM

Kosiniak-Kamysz says Russian drones could reach Poland if Ukraine lacks interceptors

Insufficient support for Ukraine’s air defenses could directly increase the security threat facing Poland, Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said during a speech in parliament. Polish broadcaster TVN24 reported his remarks on Sept. 18

20 September, 11:43 AM

Congress took 30 days to approve 10 Patriot missiles for Kyiv

The U.S. Congress spent 30 days considering authorization for Germany to transfer 10 PAC-2 GEM-T interceptors for Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, Defense Express reported on Sept. 18.

18 September, 08:33 PM

Ukraine downs 131 Russian missiles and drones - Air Force

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with a combined arsenal of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and 157 drones, the Air Force reported on Sept. 17.

17 September, 11:18 AM

Russia bets on cheap, fast cruise missiles, expert warns

Ukraine has about six months to prepare for Russia leaning into small cruise missiles flying at high speeds, Ukrainian presidential defense technology advisor Serhii Beskrestnov told NV on Sept. 16.

16 September, 07:56 PM

Ukraine downs just 60% of Russia's new jet-powered drones, Air Force warns

Ukraine intercepts only about 60% of Russian jet-powered strike drones compared to 90–95% of conventional models, Air Force Communications Head Yurii Ihnat told Financial Times on Sept. 14.

14 September, 10:34 AM

Russia launches 161 drones and missile at Ukraine; strikes hit Kyiv high-rise

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with an S8000 Banderol missile and 161 strike and decoy drones overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Sept. 11.

11 September, 10:24 AM

Canada send Ukraine $255 million worth of interceptors

Canada and Ukraine have finalized an agreement to supply critical air defense interceptor missiles through the JUMPSTART program, worth CAD350 million ($255 million), Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Sept. 10.

11 September, 12:28 AM

Canada to join Europe’s Freyja air defense program

In addition to Ukraine military aid focused on air defense, Canada will join the pan-European Freyja ballistic missile defense program, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sept. 10.

10 September, 10:50 PM

Ukraine weighs bunker hardening and preemptive hits against Russian missiles — The Economist

Ukraine has two primary strategic options to defend against Russian ballistic missiles amid an acute shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles, The Economist wrote on Sept. 10.

10 September, 10:47 AM

Sybiha urges partners to send interceptors, F-16 missiles and more aircraft after massive Russian attack

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha called on international partners to strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses, increase arms supplies and tighten sanctions on Moscow following another wave of Russian strikes on the country.

9 September, 06:00 PM

Similar to U.S. PAC-3 ACE: How Ukraine’s Koral missile could intercept ballistic missiles

Ukraine’s Koral surface-to-air missile, unveiled at MSPO 2026 in Poland, may have capabilities against ballistic missiles similar to the U.S. PAC-3 ACE interceptor for the Patriot system, Defense Express reported on Sept. 9.

9 September, 02:15 PM

Germany to urgently send Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine – Pistorius

Germany will provide Ukraine with PAC-2 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems from Bundeswehr stocks, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said during a Ramstein-format meeting on Sept. 8.

9 September, 09:00 AM

Germany announced City Dome project to protect Ukrainian cities

Germany and partners have launched City Dome, an initiative aimed at bolstering the defense of Ukrainian cities against Russian missile and drone attacks, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Sept. 8.

9 September, 01:41 AM

Ukraine develops cheap counter to Russian Banderol missiles

Ukrainian forces are now deploying new interceptor UAVs to counter Russian Banderol light cruise missiles, state-sponsored Brave1 defense technology platform announced on Sept. 7.

8 September, 02:16 AM

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