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Ukraine shoots down 21 drones in overnight Russian assault

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 25 strike drones of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types, around 15 of them Shahed-type UAVs, Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Dec. 29.

29 December 2025, 11:28 AM

Russia attacks Ukraine with ballistic missile, 100 drones

Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight into Dec. 26, with one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 99 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera and other types — about 60 were Shaheds, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

26 December 2025, 12:32 PM

Waves of drones rock Moscow overnight

Explosions shook the Russian capital and its suburbs throughout the night, local Telegram channels reported early on Dec. 15, posting photos and videos from residents.

15 December 2025, 08:38 AM

Russian drone swarms and ballistic missiles pound Ukraine’s critical infrastructure

Russia used three Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and 151 attack UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera and other types against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported on Dec. 11.

11 December 2025, 01:27 PM

Massive Russian drone attack on Odesa Oblast sparks warehouse blaze

Russian occupation forces launched a mass drone attack on Odesa Oblast overnight, hitting an infrastructure facility, local governor Oleh Kiper reported on Dec. 10.

10 December 2025, 01:24 PM

Russia launches 80 drones at Ukraine, 29 hit seven locations

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 80 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera and other types overnight into Dec. 10, with Ukrainian air defenses downing 50 drones, Ukraine's Air Force reported on Telegram.

10 December 2025, 11:42 AM

Ukraine’s F-16s get cheap anti-Shahed missiles—report

Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets have likely begun using low-cost APKWS II guided rockets to shoot down Russian Shahed kamikaze drones, Defense Express reported on Dec. 5.

6 December 2025, 01:20 AM

Ukraine explores airborne net throwers to counter Russian drones

Ukrainian startup AirNet has built a lightweight, radar-equipped net launcher that detects and neutralizes hostile UAVs, defense news outlet Militarnyi reported on Dec. 4.

5 December 2025, 01:25 AM

Italy approves 12th military aid package for Ukraine

The Italian government has officially approved the transfer of a 12th package of military assistance to Ukraine, Italy's official statement wrote, published on Dec. 1.

2 December 2025, 08:30 AM

Russian missile attack on Dnipro kills 4, injures 40

Russian forces launched a missile strike on the southern Ukrainian city of Dnipro on the morning of Dec. 1, killing at least four people and wounding 40 others, regional governor Vladyslav Hayvanenko reported on Telegram.

1 December 2025, 03:50 PM

EU to spend €20 million to strengthen Moldova’s air defense — Kallas

The European Union will allocate €20 million (about $21.7 million) to strengthen Moldova’s air defenses after Russian military drones violated its airspace, EU High Representative Kaja Kallas said on Nov. 29.

30 November 2025, 11:45 AM

Remotely piloted Shahed UAVs threaten Ukrainian warplanes, Kyiv warns

Russia is expanding its use of remotely piloted Shahed kamikaze drones to target Ukrainian aircraft, Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Yurii Myronenko told Business Insider on Nov. 27.

28 November 2025, 12:09 AM

Russian forces strike Ukraine with 524 air weapons, 483 destroyed

Russia launched 524 aerial targets at Ukraine, 483 of them were downed or supressed, Air Force reported on Nov. 19.

19 November 2025, 10:48 AM

U.S. State Department approves $100 million in Patriot upgrades for Ukraine

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible sale of $105 million in equipment and services to modernize Ukraine’s Patriot air defense systems, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a statement on Nov. 18.

19 November 2025, 01:33 AM

Spain prepares $712 million Ukraine aid package

Spain will approve a EUR615 million ($712 million) military aid package for Ukraine within a month, PM Pedro Sánchez said at a joint news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Madrid on Nov. 18.

18 November 2025, 11:53 PM

Ukraine will be first to receive France’s upgraded SAMP/T air-defense systems – Macron

Ukraine will be the first to receive next-generation SAMP/T air-defense systems with enhanced capabilities under its historic 10-year security agreement with France, French President Emmanuel Macron said at a joint press conference with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Nov. 17.

17 November 2025, 06:48 PM

Zelenskyy, Macron ink major defense agreement in Paris

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron signed a “historic agreement” at the Villacoublay airbase near Paris, aimed at strengthening Kyiv’s defense capabilities, according to the YouTube stream shared by Zelenskyy’s office on Nov. 17.

17 November 2025, 12:28 PM

Zelenskyy in France to sign ‘historic deal’ for Rafale jets, air defense systems

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign agreements with France on Nov. 17 to supply air defense systems, fighter jets, and missiles, Reuters reported on Nov. 17, citing sources familiar with the matter.

17 November 2025, 10:24 AM

Zelenskyy teases another aircraft supply deal with France

Ukraine will soon receive more air defense systems and military aircraft from its Western partners, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Nov. 14.

15 November 2025, 01:34 AM

Ukraine’s Octopus interceptor drone goes into serial production

Developed as a cost-effective counter to swarms of Russian kamikaze UAVs, the Octopus interceptor drone is now in mass production, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal announced on Nov. 14.

14 November 2025, 09:51 PM

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