Ukrainian air defenses

Western Ukraine targeted by Russian UAVs, officials confirm no casualties

Russian forces attacked Ukraine's Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast with drones early on Aug. 21, but caused no casualties or damage, regional governor Svitlana Onyshchuk reported on Telegram.

21 August 2024, 12:04 PM

Ukrainian air defense intercepts all Russian drones targeting Kyiv

Ukrainian air defenses took down all Russian attack drones on their approach to the capital, Kyiv governor Serhii Popko reported on Aug. 21.

21 August 2024, 11:42 AM

Ukraine downs four Russian drones over Vinnytsia Oblast overnight

Ukrainian air defense shot down four of eight Russian Shahed drones in Vinnytsia Oblast overnight, deputy regional governor Natalia Zabolotna reported on Telegram on Aug. 21.

21 August 2024, 10:26 AM

No casualties or damage in Russian night drone attack on Kyiv, governor says

The night Russian Shahed drones attack on Kyiv lasted 44 minutes, and resulted in no casualties or damage, the capital's governor Serhii Popko reported on Aug. 16.

16 August 2024, 07:45 AM

Ukrainian defenders down Russian missiles and UAVs during overnight attack

The Ukrainian military successfully destroyed two Kh-59 guided missiles and four Shahed attack UAVs used by Russia to attack Ukraine overnight on Aug. 8, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine commander, Mykola Oleshchuk, said on Telegram.

8 August 2024, 11:11 AM

Ukrainian air defenses intercept 30 Russian drones over Kyiv

A Russian drone attack in Kyiv Oblast injured one person and damaged 22 houses and outbuildings, Kyiv Oblast Governor Ruslan Kravchenko reported on Telegram on Aug. 7.

7 August 2024, 01:42 PM

Zelenskyy lauds Air Defense for downing 89 Russian drones, urges increased international support

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the Russian massive attack on Ukraine with Shahed drones and praised Ukrainian Air Defense effectiveness in his statement on X on July 31.

31 July 2024, 02:46 PM

Ukraine’s air defense forces intercept Kh-59 missile and seven drones overnight

Ukrainian air defense destroyed an Kh-59 cruise missile and seven Russian Shahed suicise drones overnight on July 27, the Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk reported on Telegram.

28 July 2024, 11:53 AM

Spain commits to delivering Hawk missile systems to Ukraine by September

Spain plans to transfer Hawk air defense systems and all necessary materials to Ukraine, ensuring a fully operational system by September, Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced on July 24.

25 July 2024, 12:36 PM

All Shahed drones eliminated near Kyiv in Russian overnight attack

Ukrainian Air Defense managed to take out all Russian drones over the capital overnight, Kyiv City Military Administration reported on Telegram on July 25.

25 July 2024, 07:57 AM

Ukrainian air defense downs 17 of 23 Russian drones overnight

Ukraine's air defense forces shot down 17 of 23 Russian attack drones overnight, with most of the activity concentrated in Odesa Oblast, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported on Telegram on July 24.

24 July 2024, 11:52 AM

EU mulls major boost to Ukraine’s air defense as Russia devastates power grid — Borrell

Brussels is contemplating boosting air defense system supplies to Kyiv following Russia’s destruction of 70% of Ukraine’s power generation capacity, according to EU High Representative Josep Borrell ahead of the EU Foreign Affairs Council on July 22.

22 July 2024, 05:50 PM

Scholz dismisses Zelenskyy's plea for assistance in intercepting Russian missiles and drones over Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has rejected Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's request for partners to shoot down Russian missiles and drones over Ukrainian territory during a press conference on July 18.

19 July 2024, 11:12 AM

Ukraine needs 25 Patriot systems for full air defense against Russian attacks, Zelenskyy states

Ukraine requires 25 Patriot air defense systems to fully protect its skies from Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a press conference on July 15.

15 July 2024, 06:46 PM

Expert reveals Kh-101 missile upgrades for low-altitude flight

Aviation expert Kostiantyn Kryvolap explained how the Russians managed to modernize the Kh-101 missiles in an interview with Radio NV on July 11.

13 July 2024, 01:11 PM

Zelenskyy thanks USA for new Patriot system, says more are needed

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the USA for the new Patriot systems but noted they were insufficient amid recent Russian attack, he said at an interview session at the Ronald Reagan Institute on July 10.

10 July 2024, 09:30 AM

Ukrainian expert explains why air defenses couldn’t stop all Russian missiles

Ukrainian air defenses couldn’t intercept every missile Russia launched at Kyiv on July 8 due to changes in Russian tactics, explained Gennadiy Khazan, President of the Ukrainian Aviation Association of Pilots and Aircraft Owners (AOPA Ukraine), in an interview with Radio NV on July 9.

9 July 2024, 03:05 PM

Netherlands to provide Ukraine with another Patriot air defense system - FM Kuleba

The Netherlands will hand over an additional Patriot air defense complex to Ukraine, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said, Ukrinform news agency reported on July 7.

8 July 2024, 03:40 PM

Ukrainian Air Force intercepted 13 Russian Shahed drones and 2 ballistic missiles

The Air Defense Forces destroyed all 13 Shahed-131/136 attack drones used by Russia to target Ukraine in the early hours of July 7, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported on Telegram.

7 July 2024, 12:45 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine needs long-range strikes on Russia to destroy combat aircraft

Ukraine needs a right and means for long-raged strikes on Russian territory after missile attack on Vilniansk, which killed 7 civilians, including 3 children, and injured 38 others, said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Telegram on June 30.

30 June 2024, 03:18 PM

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