Ukraine defense success

Initiative in war officially shifts to Ukraine as Russia stumbles on battllefield — The Economist

The May 9 parade, supposed to epitomize Russia's military might under dictator Vladimir Putin, instead exposed its vulnerability and weakness as tanks failed to roll across Red Square for the first time in 20 years, The Economist wrote on May 10.

11 May, 02:00 PM

Ukrainian Special Forces annihilate Russian rear point in high-stakes raid - video

Special Operations Forces (SSO) of Ukraine successfully infiltrated the Russian rear in the North Slobozhanskyi direction, planting explosives to annihilate an enemy accumulation point, the military reported on Feb. 26.

26 February, 12:06 PM

Ukraine outpaces NATO with rapid, low-cost drone defenses — Politico

Ukraine demonstrates an effective drone defense, producing thousands of low-cost interceptors and eliminating 80–90% of enemy UAVs, therefore far outpacing NATO, Politico wrote on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 01:06 PM

Russia launches 499 aerial targets in its largest attack, Ukraine downs 479, including all Kinzhal missiles

Russia launched a record-breaking 499 aerial weapons overnight, Ukraine's air defense intercepted 479 — including all four Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, the Air Force reported on June 9.

9 June 2025, 12:02 PM

Ukraine’s defense forces disrupt Russian plans for Pokrovsk offensive, expert says

Russian forces have lost the battle for Pokrovsk and seen their larger offensive plans collapse, Serhiy Kuzan, head of the Ukrainian Center for Security and Cooperation, said in an interview with Radio NV.

29 April 2025, 03:23 PM

Ukraine defense success