Ukrainian air defenses

Ukrainian defenders down 30+ Russian warplanes in 2024, including 12 Su-34s in Luhansk Oblast

Since the beginning of 2024, the Ukrainian military has successfully shot down over 30 Russian warplanes, including 12 Su-34s in Luhansk Oblast, according to a report from the army’s Strategic Communications Center (StratCom) on Telegram on June 28.

28 June 2024, 06:32 PM

Ukraine eliminates all 23 drones and 4 of 6 missiles in Russia's latest mass missile and drone attack

Ukraine managed to eliminate all 23 drones and five of six missiles Russia fired at Ukraine in its latest mass missile and drone attack overnight on June 27, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported on Telegram.

27 June 2024, 09:29 AM

Romanian President announces transfer of Patriot system to Ukraine

Romania has agreed to supply Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system, a move announced in a statement on President Klaus Iohannis’s website on June 20.

20 June 2024, 06:25 PM

Bolstering Ukrainian air defense to dominate the upcoming Ramstein meeting — Pentagon

Strengthening Ukraine's air defense capabilities will be a key topic of discussion at the upcoming 23rd Ramstein-format meeting scheduled for June 13 in Brussels, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said, Ukrinform reported.

13 June 2024, 09:56 AM

Former British intel: US wary on Ukraine air support

Washington could easily find several batteries of Patriot SAMs for the Ukrainian Armed Forces, but they are not doing so, Frank Ledwidge, a former British military intelligence officer, told NV on June 3.

3 June 2024, 06:51 PM

Ukrainian Air Defense scores hit on Russian fighter jet near Chernihiv

The commander of Ukraine's First Separate Tank Siversk Brigade's air defense unit, known by the call sign Nemo, detailed the successful downing of a Russian Su-34 fighter jet near Chernihiv in a recent Facebook video post by the brigade’s press center.

27 May 2024, 01:33 PM

Explosion rocks Chernihiv, no damage or casualties reported

There are no casualties among the city's residents and no damage to infrastructure, local governor Dmytro Bryzhynskyi reported on Telegram on May 25.

25 May 2024, 04:15 PM

Russian deadly Kharkiv strike reminds: Ukraine urgently needs Patriot systems — Ukrainian FM

Russia's strike on Kharkiv and Lyubotyn, Kharkiv Oblast, must remind everyone around the world that Ukraine still urgently needs seven Patriot systems, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on X on May 23.

23 May 2024, 05:33 PM

Ukrainian air defense destroys all 10 Russian drones overnight

10 May 2024, 09:20 AM

Belgium to supply Ukraine with air defense missiles and back German initiative with 200 millions euros

Belgium will provide Ukraine with air defense missiles from its stockpile and allocate 200 million euros ($214 million) to the German initiative to protect Ukrainian skies, Belgian Defense Minister Ludivine Dedonder said on April 26, RTBF reports.

27 April 2024, 02:10 PM

Ukrainian forces take down Russian drones — video

Ukraine's Air Force Commander, Mykola Oleshchuk, demonstrated how Ukrainian defenders are shooting down Russian drones, sharing the details on Telegram on April 23.

23 April 2024, 05:02 PM

Pressure on Greece and Spain mounts from EU, NATO to supply Ukraine with air defense systems – FT

Greece and Spain are under intense pressure from their EU and NATO allies to provide Ukraine with additional air defense systems, the Financial Times reported on April 22, citing sources.

22 April 2024, 01:48 PM

British intelligence: Over 100 Russian combat aircraft lost to Ukrainian defenses

Russia may have lost at least 100 fixed-wing combat aircraft since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the British Defense Ministry’s intelligence reported on April 20, following the first downing of a Tu-22M3 BACKFIRE C strategic long-range bomber by the Ukrainian air defenses.

20 April 2024, 03:25 PM

Kuleba proposes using Polish Patriot missiles to defend Ukraine’s border

Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is exploring the possibility of utilizing Patriot missile systems stationed in Poland to safeguard the western Ukrainian border, he revealed in an April 14 interview with TSN.Week.

15 April 2024, 12:03 PM

Germany immediately provides additional Patriot air defense system to Ukraine amid Russian missile strikes

Immediate transfer of Patriot system to Ukraine in addition to air defense systems that have already been delivered and are still planned, is underway, German Defense Ministry reported on X on April 13.

13 April 2024, 06:38 PM

After devastating attack, Zelenskyy advocates for stronger air defenses in Kharkiv

In the aftermath of a lethal Russian missile assault on Kharkiv that resulted in the deaths of six civilians and injuries to at least 11 others, Zelenskyy has appealed to global allies for enhanced air defense support in the region in his April 6 Telegram post.

6 April 2024, 04:35 PM

‘Ukraine’s air shield must be strengthened’ — Ukrainian FM in the Hague

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba met with his Dutch counterpart Hanke Bruins Slot during his visit to The Hague, Kuleba said on X on April 2.

2 April 2024, 03:03 PM

Ukraine destroys over 300 Russian drones in March

Ukraine's Air Defense Forces neutralized 326 Russian drones used for strikes and aerial reconnaissance in March 2024 , said the Commander of the Ground Forces Oleksandr Pavliuk on April 1.

1 April 2024, 04:12 PM

Russian Air Force amasses formidable arsenal: 1,500 kg bombs overwhelm Ukrainian defenses

Russia has an “extremely large number” of 1,500 kg bombs capable of “destroying a nine-story panel house,” Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Illya Yevlash said on national television on Apr. 1.

1 April 2024, 02:57 PM

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