Ukrainian air defenses

Russian attack injures man, damages home in Khmelnytskyi

Russian forces launched a combined missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s Khmelnytskyi Oblast overnight into Feb. 7, damaging a house and injuring a man, according to regional governor Serhiy Tiurin.

7 February, 10:35 AM

Zelenskyy calls Air Force performance ‘unsatisfactory’ in some regions

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the work of Ukraine’s Air Force was “unsatisfactory” in several regions and ordered immediate steps to improve the downing of Shahed drones, he said after a daily coordination call on Feb. 6.

6 February, 04:43 PM

Ukraine faced critical air defense missile shortages during Russian attacks

Ukraine has at times had to repel massive Russian attacks while facing a critical shortage of air defense missiles, with one NASAMS system operating with only two missiles instead of six, Air Force spokesman Col. Yurii Ihnat told RBC-Ukraine in an interview published on Feb. 2.

2 February, 11:21 AM

Russian forces launch 85 drones at Ukraine, 20 hit targets

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 85 attack drones overnight into Jan. 31, hitting targets in 13 locations after 20 got through air defenses, Ukraine's Air Force reported on Telegram.

31 January, 10:50 AM

Zelenskyy: Air defense, F-16s top Ukraine’s military agenda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named air defense, expanding combat aviation, and preparing for the arrival of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets as the top three priorities for the country’s Air Force.

30 January, 11:12 PM

Zelenskyy calls Davos meeting with Trump 'productive and substantive'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Davos on Jan. 22 was productive and substantive, according to the Ukrainian leader’s post on X.

22 January, 06:05 PM

Zelenskyy: Air-defense missiles arrived day before Russia’s massive barrage

Ukraine received urgently needed air-defense missiles the day before Russia’s massive overnight drone and missile air assault, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram on Jan. 20.

20 January, 10:45 AM

UK delivers Raven and Gravehawk air defense systems to Ukraine

Britain has delivered 13 Raven air defense systems and two prototype Gravehawk systems to Ukraine, with further Gravehawk units due to arrive shortly, UK Defence Journal reported on Jan. 7, citing a written parliamentary answer.

8 January, 10:52 AM

U.S. weapons are essential for Ukraine’s survival - Zelenskyy

Ukraine cannot win the war without military assistance from the United States, in particular, without sufficient air defense, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with Fox News on Dec. 29.

30 December 2025, 09:51 AM

Fires erupt across Kyiv after Russian overnight drone and missile strikes

Russian forces carried out a large-scale overnight and morning drone and missile attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas, causing fires across multiple districts of the capital, local authorities said on Dec. 27.

27 December 2025, 09:58 AM

Slovenia to allocate €43 million for arms purchases for Ukraine

Slovenia plans to contribute around €43 million ($50 million) by the end of 2025 to procure weapons for Ukraine's Defense Forces under the PURL program, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal reported on X after talks with his Slovenian counterpart Borut Sajovic on Dec. 5.

5 December 2025, 05:03 PM

Russia hits Ukraine with Iskander missiles, 138 drones

The Russian army used two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 138 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types against Ukraine overnight into Dec. 4, according to Ukraine's Air Force.

4 December 2025, 10:58 AM

Russian online-guided Shahed targets Ukrainian mobile fire team in Chernihiv Oblast

A Russian Shahed attack drone with online guidance targeted a Ukrainian mobile fire team’s vehicle during a strike on Chernihiv Oblast on Dec. 1, Ukrainian radio-electronic warfare expert Serhiy Beskrestnov (known as Flash) reported.

2 December 2025, 03:05 PM

Russia launches 72 drones and an Iskander-M missile at Ukraine in major overnight air assault

Russian forces launched an overnight attack on Ukraine on Nov. 28 using one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 72 combat drones — including Shaheds, Geran-class, and others — Ukraine’s Air Force said. Air defense units shot down or jammed 63 of the drones.

28 November 2025, 10:17 AM

Russian drones hit Sumy, sparking fire and power outages

An explosion rocked the city of Sumy during a Russian drone attack on Nov. 24, sparking a fire and cutting power to parts of the city, Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Telegram.

24 November 2025, 06:46 PM

Russian overnight assault on Ukraine involves 104 drones, 1 Iskander missile

Russian forces launched one Iskander-M ballistic missile and 104 strike drones, including Shaheds, at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's Air Force reported on Telegram on Nov. 22.

22 November 2025, 12:17 PM

Russia launches 128 drones and two Iskander missiles in overnight attack on Ukraine

Russian forces launched a massive overnight attack on Ukraine early on Nov. 17, firing two Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 128 strike drones of the Shahed, Herbera, and other types — including around 80 Shaheds — the Ukrainian Air Force reported.

17 November 2025, 11:45 AM

Zelenskyy says visit to Spain will strengthen air defense cooperation and winter readiness

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his upcoming visit to Spain will be productive and mark a new stage in bilateral cooperation. In his nightly address on Nov. 15, Zelenskyy said Spain is joining key initiatives that strengthen Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

16 November 2025, 10:23 AM

Russia launches 3 Kinzhal missiles, 135 drones at Ukraine overnight

Russian forces unleashed three Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles and 135 strike drones, including about 80 of the Shahed type along with Gerbera and other unmanned aircraft, against Ukraine overnight into Nov. 15; air defenses downed two missiles and 91 drones, the Air Force of Ukraine's Armed Forces reported on Telegram.

15 November 2025, 01:53 PM

Odesa building damaged as Russia launches massive Shahed drone attack

Russia launched a massive drone attack on Odesa overnight on Nov. 12, damaging a high-rise building in the city’s Peresyp district, Odesa Oblast Governor Oleh Kiper reported.

12 November 2025, 10:41 AM

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