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🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Israel Defence Forces reports largest ever air assault: around 200 fighter jets hit 500 targets in Iran

The Israel Defence Forces conducted its largest air assault to date, deploying around 200 fighter jets to attack 500 targets in Iran.

Feb 28 • 18:45 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russian Defence Ministry claims to have downed about 100 Ukrainian drones, 40 over Crimea

The Russian Defence Ministry asserts that its air defense systems have intercepted approximately 100 Ukrainian drones, with significant interceptions reported over Crimea and other regions.

Feb 28 • 05:40 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine launches After Action Review system to review Russian strikes and boost air defence

Ukraine has initiated an After Action Review system to analyze Russian strikes and enhance its air defense capabilities.

Feb 27 • 09:26 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Japan to deploy missile systems on island near Taiwan by 2031, defence minister says

Japan plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on Yonaguni island, near Taiwan, by March 2031 to enhance its air defenses amid rising regional tensions.

Feb 25 • 14:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's special forces hit Russian air defence assets in Crimea – video

Ukrainian special forces successfully targeted and destroyed key Russian air defence assets in Crimea, including a missile launcher and radar systems, in a recent operation.

Feb 25 • 10:35 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian air defence downs 95 drones out of 115 launched by Russia, with hits recorded at 11 locations

Ukrainian air defence successfully intercepted 95 out of 115 Russian drones launched in a recent night attack, with damage reported at multiple sites.

Feb 25 • 06:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister

Japan plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles to its island of Yonaguni, close to Taiwan, by March 2026, as relations with China become increasingly tense.

Feb 25 • 05:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
World

'Secret' $800m arms deal with Russia boosts Iran's air defences

Iran has signed a secret $800 million deal with Russia to acquire advanced air defence systems, aimed at enhancing its capabilities.

Feb 24 • 21:29 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's air defences have downed nearly 45,000 Shahed drones and over 300 ballistic missiles in four years of war

Ukraine's air defences have successfully intercepted a significant number of aerial threats since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.

Feb 24 • 17:04 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: Ukraine has received part of air defence package but still needs more Patriot missiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine has received part of an air defense assistance package, yet still requires more PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles for its Patriot systems.

Feb 24 • 12:15 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Defence Ministry outlines Ukraine’s three wartime goals: protect skies, stop Russia and cut off its resources

Ukraine's Defense Ministry has announced three primary objectives for its wartime strategy: enhancing air defense, halting Russian advances, and reducing Russia's economic capabilities to sustain the war.

Feb 24 • 10:06 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Commander of Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces releases footage showing strikes on Russian air defence and heavy artillery

Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces have successfully targeted and destroyed significant Russian military equipment, including air defence systems and artillery, as evidenced by recently released footage by Commander Robert Brovdi.

Feb 24 • 09:32 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia attacks Ukraine with ballistic missile and 133 drones: air defence downs 111 drones, attack rages on

Russian forces targeted Ukraine with a massive assault involving a ballistic missile and numerous drones, of which Ukrainian air defences successfully intercepted the majority.

Feb 24 • 06:38 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia attacks Ukraine with missile and 126 drones: air defence intercepts 105 UAVs, 20 locations hit

Russia conducted a massive attack on Ukraine involving missiles and drones, with air defense intercepting a significant number of UAVs.

Feb 23 • 06:16 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Iran buys Russia's latest Verba man-portable air defence systems worth around €500 million – FT

Iran has entered into a secret agreement with Russia to purchase advanced air defense systems in a deal worth approximately €500 million.

Feb 22 • 22:57 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian Air Force posts video of air defence operations during nighttime Russian attack

The Ukrainian Air Force released a video showcasing air defense operations during a significant Russian strike on February 21-22, 2026.

Feb 22 • 16:29 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy orders deployment of additional air defence forces to Sumy Oblast

President Zelenskyy has ordered the deployment of additional air defense forces to Sumy Oblast in response to increased Russian attacks, including a recent drone strike that resulted in civilian casualties.

Feb 22 • 13:52 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russia's Defence Ministry: 77 Ukrainian drones downed overnight

The Russian Defence Ministry has reported the interception of 77 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions and occupied territories, claiming their air defense systems were successful in these operations.

Feb 21 • 05:56 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Sweden allocates €1.2bn military aid package to Ukraine

Sweden's government has approved a €1.2 billion military aid package to Ukraine, its 21st such assistance effort, focusing on enhancing Ukraine's air defense capabilities.

Feb 19 • 13:34 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine's energy system remains Russia's primary target in air attacks – UK Defence Intelligence

UK Defence Intelligence reports that Ukraine's energy infrastructure continues to be the main target of Russian air strikes.

Feb 19 • 12:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Intracom Defence – Raytheon partnership expands: New projects worth over 108 million for Patriot

Intracom Defence is set to receive over 108 million dollars in new projects from Raytheon for the Patriot air defense system, highlighting the company's integral role in supporting defense initiatives.

Feb 19 • 10:45 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian drones strike Russian air defence system with range of up to 10 km in Donetsk Oblast

Ukrainian drones successfully targeted a Russian mobile air defence system in Donetsk Oblast, showcasing the effectiveness of Ukraine's unmanned capabilities against Russian forces.

Feb 18 • 10:39 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Expanding the partnership between Intracom Defence and Raytheon: New projects over 108 million dollars for the Patriot

Intracom Defence has announced new projects exceeding 108 million dollars from Raytheon for the Patriot air and missile defense system.

Feb 18 • 10:05 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Russians attack Ukraine with 126 drones and Iskander-M missile overnight: air defence downs 100 drones

Russian forces launched 126 drones and an Iskander-M missile at Ukraine overnight, with air defense successfully intercepting 100 of the drones.

Feb 18 • 06:41 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian air defence downs 25 Russian missiles and 367 drones, hits recorded at 18 locations

Ukrainian air defence has successfully intercepted and destroyed numerous Russian aerial threats, including missiles and drones, in a recent attack.

Feb 17 • 07:46 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Germany says it has exhausted its own air defence missile stocks for Ukraine: We gave everything we had

Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul announced that the country has depleted its air defence missile stocks available for Ukraine.

Feb 17 • 03:21 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

New video shows Russian BK-16 landing craft and Pantsir-S1 system being struck in Crimea by Ukrainian forces

The Ukrainian Defence Intelligence released a video showing successful drone strikes on Russian military equipment in Crimea, including a BK-16 landing craft and Pantsir-S1 air defense system.

Feb 16 • 16:22 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Gaza civil defence says Israeli strikes kill 12

Israeli air strikes in Gaza have reportedly killed 12 people in response to supposed ceasefire violations, according to Gaza's civil defence agency.

Feb 15 • 13:59 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Gaza's civil defence agency says Israeli air strikes kill 12

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in the deaths of at least 12 Palestinians, according to the Gaza civil defense agency, amid ongoing violence despite a US-brokered truce.

Feb 15 • 13:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

288 more missiles will come for the S-400, Pakistan's planes were shot down in Operation Sindoor

India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved the purchase of 288 S-400 surface-to-air missiles from Russia to strengthen its air defense capabilities, especially following the successful Operation Sindoor against Pakistan.

Feb 13 • 08:54 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian Defence Minister at NATO Headquarters Urges Allies to Transfer Patriot Missiles to Ukraine from Their Stockpiles

Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called on NATO allies to urgently supply PAC-3 missiles for air defense systems to support Ukraine's military efforts.

Feb 12 • 16:19 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian company unveils project for Shershen air defence system supporting five missile types

Ukrainian company Radionix has introduced the Shershen air defence system, designed to support five different missile types, at the World Defence Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia.

Feb 12 • 13:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Approval for 114 Rafale Fighter Jets... IAF's Strength Will Increase

The Defence Acquisition Council has approved the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets, enhancing the strength of the Indian Air Force under the 'Make in India' initiative.

Feb 12 • 10:13 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian air defence effectiveness stands at around 74% – Ukraine's commander-in-chief

Ukrainian air defense has maintained an effectiveness of approximately 74% over the last two years, according to Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi, who emphasizes the need for innovation to improve this figure.

Feb 12 • 08:58 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

UK to allocate another £500m to strengthen Ukraine's air defence

The UK government announces an additional £500 million in funding to reinforce Ukraine's air defence systems amid ongoing military tensions.

Feb 12 • 08:46 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian air defence downs 112 out of 129 drones launched by Russia overnight: 15 locations hit

Ukrainian air defence successfully intercepted 112 out of 129 drones launched by Russia, targeting 15 different locations during the night of February 10-11.

Feb 11 • 06:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukraine develops low-cost laser air defence system Sunray – The Atlantic

Ukrainian engineers have unveiled a new low-cost laser air defense system called Sunray, designed to effectively target Russian drones at a fraction of the cost of Western alternatives.

Feb 10 • 22:25 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Air defence operations being overhauled in some regions – Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced significant changes to the air defense operations in several regions of the country.

Feb 10 • 18:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Update on the 114 Rafale Jet Deal, Tensions Will Increase for China-Pakistan!

India's Defence Acquisition Council is expected to approve the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, significantly enhancing the Indian Air Force's capabilities and raising concerns in China and Pakistan.

Feb 10 • 11:56 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian air defence downs 110 Russian drones overnight, strikes from 13 UAVs recorded

Ukrainian air defence reported downing 110 Russian drones during a nighttime attack where 13 drones managed to hit their targets.

Feb 10 • 06:43 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

More explosions heard in Kyiv and Kyiv Oblast as air defence intercepts threats

Explosions were reported in Kyiv as air defense systems were activated in response to threats from Russian missile launches.

Feb 8 • 19:06 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Canada to deliver AIM missiles to bolster Ukraine's air defence

Canada is delivering AIM missiles to Ukraine to enhance its air defence against cruise missiles.

Feb 6 • 11:55 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukrainian air defence downs 88 out of 105 drones launched by Russia overnight

Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepted 88 out of 105 drones launched by Russia, amid ongoing attacks resulting in some impacts on locations across the country.

Feb 4 • 06:21 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Zelenskyy urges partners to provide air defence missiles from NATO stockpiles

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on allied nations to provide air defence missiles from NATO stockpiles due to Ukraine's escalating need for interceptors.

Feb 3 • 14:10 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Sweden and Denmark will purchase air defence systems for Ukraine worth nearly €250 million

Sweden and Denmark are set to provide Ukraine with nearly €250 million worth of air defence systems, expected to be delivered within a few months.

Feb 3 • 12:58 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russia attacks Ukraine with 521 aerial assets, air defence downs 38 missiles and 412 drones

Russia launched a massive aerial assault on Ukraine, using 521 assets, of which Ukraine's air defence managed to intercept 450, including 38 missiles and 412 drones.

Feb 3 • 07:46 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukrainian air defence downs 157 out of 171 Russian drones

Ukrainian air defence successfully intercepted 157 out of 171 Russian drones during an ongoing attack that also included a ballistic missile strike.

Feb 2 • 07:24 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Sometimes air defence systems stand empty, yet attacks must still be repelled – Ukraine's Air Force

Ukraine's Air Force highlights the critical shortage of missiles for its air defence systems, emphasizing the need to repel Russian attacks despite some systems being empty.

Feb 2 • 07:06 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukraine receives major air defence missile package after shortage – Zelenskyy

Ukraine has received a significant air defense missile package to address a recent shortage, according to President Zelenskyy.

Jan 16 • 12:58 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russia attacks Ukraine with 76 drones: air defence downs 53 UAVs, 9 locations hit

Russian forces launched a drone attack on Ukraine, deploying 76 UAVs and causing strikes in nine locations, while Ukrainian air defense successfully intercepted 53 of them.

Jan 16 • 06:41 UTC

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