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New PAC-3 missiles approved by U.S. for Ukraine may not arrive before 2030 – Raufoglu

Deliveries to Ukraine of 500 new PAC-3 missiles for Patriot air defense systems, whose sale was approved by the United States, are not expected before 2030, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty journalist Alex Raufoglu said on X on Oct. 31.

31 October, 06:18 PM

Already approved European Patriot missile deliveries must be unblocked, Zelenskyy says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the unblocking of deliveries of interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems that he said had already been approved by European partners in an appeal on X on Oct. 25, while commenting on Russian attacks across Ukraine over the past week.

26 October, 12:10 AM

Ukraine's Air Force releases video of fighter pilot shooting down Russian Geran drone over Ukraine

Ukraine's Air Force released footage showing a Ukrainian fighter pilot shooting down a Russian Geran drone.

18 October, 05:43 PM

Ukraine not top priority for PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptor missiles amid severe shortage – Zelenskyy

Ukraine is no longer the top priority for deliveries of PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems, with many sent to the Middle East, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a briefing in Brussels on Oct. 16.

16 October, 06:44 PM

French Navy seizes shadow oil tanker — Macron

The French Navy intercepted the tanker DF Peak in the Indian Ocean over suspected illegal fuel trafficking, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Oct. 12.

13 October, 08:36 AM

Ukraine manages to intercept Russian ballistic missiles with cheaper Lima EW — WSJ

Ukraine deploys the domestically developed "Lima" electronic warfare (EW) system to neutralize incoming Russian ballistic missiles, offering an accessible, low-cost complement to costly Patriot interceptors, The Wall Street Journal wrote on Oct. 6.

7 October, 01:14 PM

How Ukrainian AI-guided robotic turrets down Russian jet drones with shrapnel clouds

Robotic AI turrets destroy Russian jet drones on their final approach by creating shrapnel clouds, Air Force reserve officer and defense industry expert Anatoliy Khrapchynskyi told NV on Oct. 6.

6 October, 08:36 AM

Ukraine intercepts all 3 Russian missiles and 106 drones in mass overnight raid

Ukrainian air defense neutralized all three Russian missiles targeting Kyiv overnight, AFU Air Force reported on Sept. 29.

29 September, 10:05 AM

Ukraine collects interceptor missiles 'one or two at a time' from allies, Zelenskyy says

Kyiv is assembling a hundred interceptor missiles one or two units at a time, directly from world leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at a briefing in New York on Sept. 23, according to public broadcaster Suspilne.

24 September, 11:05 AM

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

Zelenskyy’s plane did not share airspace with Russian drone in Moldova

The aircraft carrying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was not in the air alongside a Russian drone that breached Moldovan airspace, public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Sept. 10.

10 September, 12:00 PM

Kallas: Countries' expiring Patriot interceptors should go to Ukraine

Some countries hold interceptor missiles for Patriot air defense systems that are nearing their expiration dates, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said ahead of informal meetings of EU foreign and defense ministers in Ireland on Sept. 1, according to Radio Liberty.

1 September, 02:05 PM

Ukrainian border guards destroy Russian cruise missile with machine gun fire

A mobile fire unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine shot down a Russian cruise missile heading toward Kyiv using a machine gun overnight, the agency announced on Aug. 20, publishing photos of the missile wreckage.

20 August, 01:29 PM

Ukraine's 66th Brigade shows jet-powered Shahed being shot down during massive Russian attack

Air defense troops from the Destroyer missile unit of Ukraine's 66th Mechanized Brigade shot down a jet-powered Shahed during another massive Russian attack, the brigade said in a Telegram post accompanied by video on Aug. 16.

16 August, 04:56 PM

Europe is running short of Patriot missiles for Ukraine as allies reach their limits

European countries are running short of Patriot interceptor missiles, with allies warning they are reaching the limits of their capacity and Kyiv forced to compete for every missile, Politico reported on Aug. 10.

11 August, 01:55 PM

Patriot missile production for Ukraine may shift to Germany

Interceptor missiles for American-made Patriot air defense systems intended for Ukraine could be manufactured in Germany or another European country, according to an in-depth report by The Telegraph dated Aug. 10.

11 August, 01:23 PM

Dramatic footage captures Stinger MANPADS obliterating Russian jet Shahed drone

In an astonishing feat of battlefield precision, soldiers from the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade "Kholodny Yar" used a Stinger MANPADS to down a Russian jet-powered drone, publishing footage of the mid-air interception on August 6.

6 August, 02:13 PM

Even Patriot missile production license would not solve Ukraine’s air defense shortage

Even if the United States were to give Ukraine a license to produce Patriot interceptor missiles, it would not solve the country’s urgent air defense shortage, Foreign Policy argued in an Aug. 3 analysis.

5 August, 07:44 PM

Russia attacks Rivne Oblast in heavy overnight strikes on Ukrainian cities

Russian forces attacked Rivne Oblast in a massive overnight strike against Ukraine, though air defense forces intercepted incoming targets without causing injuries or infrastructure damage, local governor Oleksandr Koval reported on July 30.

30 July, 10:24 AM

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