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The relentless advancements in Ukraine's anti-aircraft warfare illustrate a critical component of the nation's defense against aerial threats. With the full-scale invasion intensifying, the Ukrainian Air Force has significantly ramped up its detection and interception capabilities. Nearly a million enemy air targets, including sophisticated aircraft and helicopters, have been identified since the conflict's escalation. Noteworthy achievements include substantial disruptions in enemy tactics, such as the successful destruction of a "Buk-M3" radar station and the innovative redirection of "Shahed" drones to enemy territories using advanced electronic warfare. Additionally, strategic discussions with global leaders underscore the ongoing efforts to bolster air defenses further. These enhancements are pivotal as Ukraine continues to face an alarming number of air raids, including the recent massive drone attacks on the Kyiv region, showcasing the urgent necessity for robust air defense systems to safeguard civilian areas and critical infrastructure.
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air defense combat operation Ukrainian air defense units shoot down enemy targets on night of December 5 in the north-eastern direction. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing fragments of successful combat operations by Ukrainian air defence units. 1 718 5 Previously in trend: War

drone hits Russian TOR surface-to-air missile system Drone operator hits Russian "Tor M-2" combat vehicle with accurate drop. VIDEO The operator of a Ukrainian drone from the 412th separate battalion of unmanned systems "NEMESIS" hit a combat vehicle of the "Tor M-2" air defence system in the Zaporizhzhia direction with an accurate drop. 5 124 4 Previously in trend: War

Netherlands Netherlands to provide EUR 22 million to Ukraine for air defense and cyber resilience projects Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp has announced the country's decision to provide Ukraine with additional assistance in the amount of 22 million euros for initiatives related to the development of cyber resilience and air defense systems. 252 2 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Air Defense Activity of Land Forces in November Air Defense of Land Forces destroyed 762 enemy UAVs of various types in November. INFOGRAPHICS In November, air defense units of the Land Forces destroyed 762 enemy drones of various types. 225 0 Previously in trend: War

Air defense of Third Assault Brigade destroys record number of enemy drones in Kharkiv region Air defense of 3rd SAB destroyed record number of enemy drones in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Over the four months of air combat, the air defence units of the Third Assault Brigade became record holders. 2 451 2 Previously in trend: War

Shahed attack: how many targets did the air defense shoot down on December 4 Air defense shot down 29 of the 50 launched Russian UAVs, 18 were lost to tracking, 1 flew to TOT. INFOGRAPHICS Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with missiles and attack drones. 618 2 Previously in trend: War

Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andrii Sybiha Air defence systems from NATO countries to be deployed at 19 facilities to protect nuclear power – Sybiha Ukraine is trying to deter Russia's attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, in particular, the enemy is trying to cut off the country from nuclear energy, so we urgently need 19 air defence systems from NATO allies. 1 738 10

Work of the Air Defense of the Land Forces for the week Air Defense of Ground Forces destroyed 193 Russian air targets in week. INFOGRAPHICS Over the past week, air defense units of the Ground Forces destroyed 193 enemy air reconnaissance and attack vehicles. 181 0 Previously in trend: War

How many air defense systems does Ukraine need? Sybiha names the number Ukraine urgently needs at least 20 air defense systems – Sybiha Ukraine is asking NATO to provide at least twenty air defense systems to protect it from Russian shelling. 1 130 19 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Air defence shot down 22 of 28 UAVs launched, 1 was lost, 2 flew to Belarus and TOT 22 Russian UAVs out of 28 launched were shot down, 1 was lost, 2 flew to Belarus and TOT. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 3 December, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with "Shahed" and other types of attack UAVs. 670 6 Previously in trend: War

air defence Air defense units shoot down 3 guided missiles used by Russian Federation to attack Kryvyi Rih – Air Force On the evening of December 2, air defense systems shot down 3 Russian X-59/69 missiles that were used by the Russian-backed militants to attack Kryvyi Rih. 1 829 5

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on IRIS-T air defense system for Ukraine Germany to hand over sixth IRIS-T air defense system and Patriot launchers to Ukraine in December, - Scholz By the end of 2024, Ukraine will receive the sixth IRIS-T air defense system and Patriot launchers from Germany. 1 665 16 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Air defense is needed for 20 more special facilities: Zelenskyy's statement We are looking for ways to protect 20 more special facilities from Russian shelling, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine lacks air defense systems. Now they are looking for opportunities to protect two dozen special facilities. 1 927 17 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian air defence soldiers destroy Russian drone Air defence soldiers shoot down "Shahed-136" kamikaze drone using ZU-23-2 anti-aircraft system. VIDEO A video of fragment of a mobile air defence group's combat work was posted online. 10 999 18 Previously in trend: War

Air defence destroys shaheds 52 out of 110 "Shaheds" destroyed, 50 more drones lost locally - Air Force On the night of 2 December 2024, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 110 "Shahed" attack UAVs and other types of drones from the directions of Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 1 213 3

Сили ППО знищують Шахеди 32 out of 78 "Shaheds" destroyed, another 45 drones lost in location - Air Force On the night of December 1, 2024, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 78 Shahed-type attack UAVs and unidentified drones. 700 2

Radio Technical Troops of Air Force of AFU Almost 1 million Russian air targets have been detected by radio engineering troops since beginning of full-scale war, - Air Force Almost a million enemy air targets have been detected by the radio engineering troops of the Ukrainian Air Force since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including 175,000 airplanes and 100,000 helicopters. 682 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

destruction of russian buk air defence system Defeat of enemy "Buk-M3" radar station in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO The unmanned systems destroyed a "Buk-M3" radar in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 5 281 18 Previously in trend: War

explosion in village of Vityne in Crimea Explosion near village of Vityne, Saky district, occupied Crimea: "S-400 system is f#cked up". VIDEO A video was posted online showing a powerful explosion near Vityne, Saky district of the occupied Crimea. 16 883 12 Previously in trend: War

Air defence forces shot down 132 drones Ukrainian air defence shoots down 88 enemy UAVs out of 132, 41 lost locally, one returned to Russia - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 29 November, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 132 "Shahed" attack UAVs and unidentified drones. The enemy launched the drones from Orel, Millerovo, Kursk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 931 1

Missile attack on 28 November: how many targets were shot down by air defence? 76 out of 91 missiles destroyed over Ukraine - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 28 November, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with missiles of various types and attack UAVs. 13 416 56 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy's conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on November 27 Zelenskyy and Rutte discussed strengthening Ukraine’s air defense: Pressure on Russia should be maintained and increased On November 27, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a telephone conversation with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. 359 2

downed Russian UAV Gerbera Border guards in Sumy region shoot down Russian "Gerbera" drone. PHOTO Yesterday, during one of the air attacks on Ukraine, border guards downed an enemy UAV in the Sumy region. 2 059 0 Previously in trend: War

Shaheds Ukraine redirects "Shaheds" to Belarus and Russia by spoofing their coordinates - Le Monde Ukraine can use electronic warfare to change the coordinates in Russian Shaheds and send them back to Russia and Belarus. 10 125 43 Previously in trend: War

наслідки атаки на Київщину "Shaheds" attacked Kyiv region: houses and 2 high-rise buildings damaged by falling debris (updated). PHOTOS On the night of Tuesday, 26 November 2024, Russian troops once again attacked the territory of Kyiv region with attack drones. 4 553 1

26 листопада збито 76 БПЛА із 188 випущених Russia has launched record number of UAVs: 76 out of 188 shot down, 95 lost locally, 5 flew to Belarus. INFOGRAPHICS At night, the Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and attack UAVs. 5 382 35 Previously in trend: War

26 листопада у Києві працювала ППО Russia attacked Kyiv with shaheds: air alert lasted more than 5 hours, air defence destroyed more than dozen Russian UAVs On the night of 26 November, Russian drones attacked Kyiv once again. The drones came in waves, in groups of different numbers and from different directions. 1 821 2

Робота підрозділів ППО Air Defense of Land Forces destroyed 178 enemy air targets, including 129 Shaheds and 14 Lancets, - Pavliuk. INFOGRAPHICS Air defence units of the Land Forces destroyed 178 Russian air targets over the past week. 689 0

Міноборони допустило до використання переносний тренажер "Безпечне небо" Portable simulator "Safe Sky" for training of anti-aircraft firing groups is approved for use - Ministry of Defence. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved the "Safe Sky" portable simulator for training anti-aircraft fire teams. 2 819 0

Ракетами ATACMS знищено ППО на Курщині ATACMS missiles destroy air defense system in Kursk region, eliminate 4 Russian servicemen - Russian media Ukrainian defense forces destroyed the air defense system of Russian troops in the Kursk region. Four Russian soldiers were also killed. 6 314 12 Previously in trend: War

Знищення Шахедів мобільною групою ППО Air Forces: 71 out of 145 Shaheds destroyed, another 71 drones disappeared from radar On the night of November 25, 2024, the invaders attacked Ukraine with Shahed-type strike UAVs and unidentified drones. 1 550 27

Вибух в Одесі Repeated explosions in Odesa. Air Force reports missile fired toward city (updated) On the morning of November 25, an explosion occurred in Odesa. At first, it was reported that a reconnaissance UAV was flying over the city, and later the Air Force reported a missile flying in the direction of the city. 2 497 1

Шахед над Київщиною Shahed’s attack on Kyiv region: no casualties and no enemy hits The enemy continues to massively attack Kyiv region with attack drones. On Sunday, November 24, 2024, the alert was announced several times and lasted all night. 424 0

Знищення Шахедів на Сумщині 17 "Shaheds" destroyed over Sumy region at night Today, on November 25, 2024, in the sky over the Sumy region, air defense units of the region shot down 17 enemy Shahed UAVs. 339 0

Сибіга Partners should provide Ukraine with air defense systems capable of shooting down Oreshnik missiles - Sybiha Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on partners to strengthen Ukraine's air defense with systems capable of shooting down medium-range Oreshnik ballistic missiles. 5 085 69

Сили ППО впродовж ночі збили 50 БпЛА ворога Air Force: 50 out of 73 Shaheds destroyed, 19 more lost locally On the night of November 24, 2024, the invaders attacked Ukraine with Shahed UAVs and unidentified drones from Orel and Bryansk region. 955 4

Шахед над Києвом About 10 Shaheds destroyed over Kyiv: no casualties or damage reported Today, November 24, 2024, at night, the Russian armed forces once again attacked the capital of Ukraine with unmanned aerial vehicles. 1 105 3

У Києві 19 листопада створили Штаб протиповітряної оборони ЗСУ Air Defense Headquarters established in Kyiv, - General Staff of AFU On November 19, the Air Defense Headquarters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was established in Kyiv. 2 090 10

ППО, знищення Air Defense Forces shot down 64 out of 114 enemy UAVs since beginning of day - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On Friday, November 22, starting at 1.30 a.m., the occupiers attacked Ukraine with Shahed-type attack UAVs and unidentified drones from the Russian Orel. Air defense forces destroyed 64 Russian drones. 1 335 3

наслідки атаки на Київщину "Shaheds" attack Kyiv region: falling debris damages kindergarten, school, administrative buildings and shops (updated). PHOTOS Russian troops do not stop nightly drone attacks on Kyiv region. The alert in the region lasted over 11 hours. 2 863 1

мобільні групи ППО на Сумщині 51 out of 87 "Shaheds" destroyed, 30 more lost locally - Air Force On the night of 19 November 2024, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 87 Shahed-type attack UAVs and unidentified drones. 764 2

знищений на Харківщині російський безпілотник Ланцет Ukrainian Air Defense shoots down 176 Russian air targets in week. INFOGRAPHICS Over the past week, the Air Defence units of the Land Forces destroyed 176 enemy aerial reconnaissance and attack vehicles. 352 0

Марк Рютте We see dangerous expansion of war - Rutte announces that NATO is strengthening air defense in Black Sea region The North Atlantic Alliance is ready to effectively defend each ally, including in the Black Sea region, which is of strategic importance to NATO. 1 337 2

Ракетний удар по Одесі: коментар Повітряних сил Iskander-M was shot down by air defense forces in Odesa. Unfortunately, downed target fell on residential sector - Air Force The Air Force said that the Iskander-M ballistic missile that fell in Odesa was shot down by air defense forces. 9 989 47 Previously in trend: War

Робота ППО 18 листопада Air defence forces shoot down 8 enemy UAVs out of 11 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS Since the evening of 17 November, Russian invaders have attacked Sumy region with two "Iskander-M" ballistic missiles and an Kh-59 guided missile. The enemy also fired 11 "Shahed" attack UAVs and unidentified drones. 698 1

Робота ППО на Сумщині 53 out of 83 Shaheds were destroyed, another 30 were lost in location - Air Force On the night of November 16, 2024, the enemy struck the Kharkiv region with an S-300 anti-aircraft guided missile and attacked Ukraine with 83 Shahed-type strike UAVs and unidentified drones. 1 104 7

ППО Ukrainian air defence forces shoot down Kh-59/69 missile and 25 enemy UAVs out of 29 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 15 November, Russians attacked Odesa region with two Kh-59/69 guided aerial missiles from the Black Sea and launched a total of 29 drones across Ukraine. 1 249 0

ЄС European Commission approves funding for five defense projects, including purchase of air defense and ammunition for Ukraine The European Commission has approved funding for five defense projects. Each of them will receive 60 million euros, 773 0 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

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