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Ukraine has been actively bolstering its anti-aircraft warfare capabilities in response to a consistent barrage of drone attacks. Over recent months, Ukrainian air defense systems have been put to the test with persistent assaults involving Shahed-type attack UAVs, decoy drones, and ballistic missiles. Remarkably, defense forces have managed to neutralize a substantial number of these threats, demonstrating their prowess in anti-aircraft operations. This ongoing campaign has seen Ukraine receiving sustained support from international allies, including advanced systems such as IRIS-T and Patriot air defense mechanisms. With Russian forces maintaining their strategy of aerial aggressions, Ukraine's fortified defenses have proved indispensable in safeguarding its skies and people.

What is the current state of Ukraine's anti-aircraft warfare?

Ukraine's anti-aircraft warfare has been significantly strengthened to counter repeated drone and missile attacks. Enhanced by international support, systems like IRIS-T and Patriot have been crucial in neutralizing enemy UAVs and preserving airspace security. Continuous international cooperation and advancements in technology have been pivotal in maintaining defense capabilities against ongoing aerial threats.

How effective is Ukraine's air defense against drones?

Ukraine's air defense has proven highly effective against drones, frequently neutralizing a significant majority of incoming threats. This success is attributed to state-of-the-art systems like Shahed-interceptors, international air defense contributions, and strategic placement of anti-aircraft units. Continuous enhancements in these defense mechanisms ensure robust protection against airborne incursions.

What role does international cooperation play in Ukraine's air defense?

International cooperation is vital in strengthening Ukraine's air defense. Countries such as Germany, the U.S., and Norway contribute advanced air defense systems including Patriot and IRIS-T systems to Ukraine. These partnerships enhance Ukraine's capacity to effectively counteract and neutralize aerial threats posed by enemy forces, fortifying national security.

How is Ukraine preparing for future drone attacks?

Ukraine prepares for future drone attacks by continuously upgrading its air defense systems and enhancing military capabilities. The strategic deployment of advanced radar and intercept technologies, along with increased international military aid and joint defense initiatives, ensures swift responses to evolving threats. These measures are pivotal to maintaining security against persistent aerial assaults.

What types of drones are commonly used in attacks against Ukraine?

The drones commonly used in attacks against Ukraine are Shahed-type strike UAVs. These, along with various decoy drones, form a significant portion of aerial threats. The persistent use of these types indicates a strategy focused on overwhelming air defenses, though they are increasingly neutralized by Ukraine's effective anti-air measures.

How many drones has Ukraine neutralized recently?

Recently, Ukraine has demonstrated remarkable proficiency in neutralizing hostilities, with reports indicating hundreds of UAVs having been downed. During particularly intense periods, defense forces successfully thwart upwards of 90% of targets, including Shahed-type drones and decoy UAVs, showcasing the profound effectiveness of their anti-aircraft tactics.

What new air defense systems has Ukraine received from international allies?

Ukraine has received significant air defense systems from international allies, notably the IRIS-T and Patriot systems. These advanced technological aids are pivotal for strengthening defense grids against airborne threats, enabling Ukraine to maintain sovereignty over its airspace effectively. These assets are supplemented by strategic military collaborations with allied nations.

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Shahed attack 14th August 2025 Russia launched 45 UAVs and 2 missiles over Ukraine: 24 targets neutralized - Air Force. INFOGRAPHIC Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with two S-300/400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from the Kursk region, as well as 45 drones of various types. 776 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Air defence systems installed near Putin’s residence What is known 12 air defence positions have been installed around Putin’s residence in Valday, - media. PHOTO Around the residence of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin in Valday, 12 air defence positions have been set up. Most of them are "Pantsir-S1". 5 569 25 Previously in trend: Putin’s residence in Valday

On 12 August, Ukrainian air defence destroyed 36 UAVs Air defence eliminates 36 enemy drones out of 48 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 12 August, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 48 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of imitation drones and 4 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles. 623 16 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

air defence Ukraine eliminates 59 enemy UAVs out of 71 - Air Force Since the evening of 10 August, the Russian army has attacked Ukraine with 71 Shahed-type attack UAVs and imitation drones. The drones were launched from several directions: Shatalovo, Kursk, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 555 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

destruction of an air target 1 of 2 cruise missiles and 16 of 47 drones destroyed - Air Force On the night of August 9, 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 49 airborne weapons – cruise missiles, "Shaheds", and various types of drone simulators. 3 793 8 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shahed attack on August 7 Air defense eliminated 89 enemy UAVs out of 112 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of August 7, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 112 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones from different directions. 711 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

The attack on Shahed drones on June 12. How many targets were shot down? 29 out of 46 enemy UAVs destroyed – Air Forces. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of August 5, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine with 46 strike UAVs of the Shahed type and various decoy drones, as well as an Iskander-M ballistic missile. The drones were launched from four directions: Kursk, Bryansk, Orel, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. The ballistic missile was launched from Bryansk region. 768 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Enemy launches Kinzhal and Shahed drones — how air defenses performed Enemy attacked with 162 drones and Kinzhal missile, 161 UAVs neutralized – Air Forces On the night of August 4, 2025, Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine with 162 Shahed attack drones and various types of decoy UAVs, as well as an aeroballistic Kh-47M2 "Kinzhal" missile. 1 675 11 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Air defense Enemy attacked Ukraine with 45 UAVs and 8 jet-powered drones: air defense forces neutralized 45 air targets - Air Force On the evening of August 1, Ukraine was attacked by 45 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones, as well as eight high-speed (jet-powered) drones. 1 156 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

The result of the Air defense work for July 2025 Air defense destroyed over 6.2 thousand targets during July, including over 6.1 thousand UAVs - Air Force Air defense forces destroyed 6,262 air targets during July 2025. 338 7 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shmyhal and Crosetto hold talks on July 31: details Shmyhal holds talks with Italy’s Defense Minister Crosetto: they discussed defense cooperation and air defense supplies Ukraine’s Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held a phone conversation with Italy’s Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. 266 6 Previously in trend: Italy’s support for Ukraine

Development of drone air defence to be enhanced in Ukraine 51 drones out of 78 destroyed - Air Force On the night of 30 July 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 78 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones. 771 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Zelenskyy and Carney held a phone conversation on July 29 Zelenskyy held talks with Canadian PM Carney: they discussed air defense, sanctions, and new NABU and SAPO bill Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a phone call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday, July 29. 433 6 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy-Carney conversation

Telephone conversation between Syrskyi and Breuer We discussed key needs of Armed Forces, in particular, air defense systems and missiles for them - Syrskyi about his conversation with Breuer Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi had a telephone conversation with the Inspector General of the Bundeswehr, General Carsten Breuer. 311 5 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Shaheds’ attack on 29 July - what was the result of air defence work 32 UAVs out of 37 destroyed - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 29 July, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles from Rostov region and the TOT of Crimea, as well as 37 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones from the directions of Oryol, Kursk, Hvardiiske - TOT of Crimea. 719 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Ukrainian drone overflight Lithuania strengthens air defense on border with Belarus after drone incidents Lithuania plans to deploy additional air defense forces on the border with Belarus after repeated violations of airspace by drones. 564 4 Previously in trend: Security of Europe

Shelling on 28 July 2025 Interceptor drones were operating Drones shot down dozens of Russian drones last night, - Zelenskyy Commenting on Russia's night attack, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that units of unmanned systems, army and air force aviation, anti-aircraft gunners, air defence units, and mobile fire groups had destroyed several hundred Russian attack drones. 2 853 28 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack

air defence 2 out of 4 missiles and 309 drones shot down. "Kinzhals" did not reach target - Air Force On the night of July 28, 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 331 air assets. In particular, 324 UAVs, 4 cruise missiles and 3 aerial ballistic missiles were used. 4 228 13 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Zelenskyy spoke with Macron Zelenskyy and Macron discuss strengthening air defense, production of Ukrainian drones of all types, and pilot training on Mirage President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron. 625 13 Previously in trend: Conversation between Zelenskyy and Macron

Air defense work on Shaheds 78 out of 83 UAVs were neutralized - Air Force On the night of July 27, 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 83 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones. 631 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

The enemy struck with 27 missiles and over 200 drones. What was destroyed? 17 out of 27 missiles and 183 UAVs shot down - Air Force On the night of July 26, 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 235 air attack weapons. In particular, the enemy used 208 UAVs and 27 missiles of various types. 2 179 4 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Syrskyi meet Alexus Grynkewich to discuss air defense for Ukraine New air defense systems are on way – Syrskyi after meeting NATO’s SACEUR Grynkewich Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held working talks with NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich. 1 075 11 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine Ukrainian Air defence

Germany will transfer another IRIS T to Ukraine Ukraine will receive another IRIS-T from Germany - Ambassador Makeiev Germany is preparing to send the IRIS-T air defense system to Ukraine. 873 3 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Three Patriots for Ukraine Ukraine will receive three Patriot systems, 10 more are expected - Zelenskyy Ukraine has the funds to purchase three Patriot systems from the United States, two will be financed by Germany and one by Norway, and the country needs 10 such systems in total. At the same time, negotiations are ongoing with the Netherlands and other international partners. 2 006 15 Previously in trend: Patriot for Ukraine

Attack on July 25, 2025 How many targets did the air defense shoot down? Russia fired two ballistic missiles and 61 UAVs at Ukraine: air defense neutralized 54 targets. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of July 25, the Russian occupiers fired 2 ballistic missiles and 61 UAVs of various types at Ukraine. 1 537 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shmyhal holds talks with Norwegian Defense Minister Sandvik Shmyhal and Norwegian Defense Minister Sandvik hold talks: Joint defense production, air defense boost, Ukrainian troop training Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal held a conversation with Norwegian Defense Minister Tore Sandvik. 220 0 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Norway

Shelling on July 24, 2025 Russia launched 4 missiles and 103 UAVs: one Iskander-K missile and 90 drones were neutralized. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of July 24, 2025, the Russian invaders fired 4 Iskander-K cruise missiles and 103 drones of various types at Ukraine. 1 063 11 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shahid Attack July 23, 2025 How many targets were shot down? Russia launched 71 UAVs over Ukraine. 45 targets neutralized, 26 hits - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of July 23, the Russian occupiers launched 71 UAVs of various types into Ukraine. 1 074 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Petr Fiala Czechia to help strengthen Ukraine’s air defense against drones, says Fiala Czechia will continue supporting Ukraine, particularly in strengthening its capabilities to counter drones. 519 3 Previously in trend: shortage of missiles for air defence systems Development of air defence in Ukraine

Shahed attack on 22 July How many targets were hit Russian Federation launches 42 UAVs at Ukraine, 26 targets neutralised, 7 lost locally - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 22 July 2025, the Russian occupiers launched 42 different types of UAVs at Ukraine. 521 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Jonas Gahr Støre Norway ready to pay for Patriot SAM systems delivery to Ukraine – PM Støre Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre has confirmed intentions to fund the purchase of Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. 1 646 16 Previously in trend: Patriot for Ukraine

UK Over two months, UK supplied Ukraine with £150 million worth of air defense and artillery ammunition Over the past two months, the United Kingdom has delivered over £150 million worth of ammunition for Ukraine’s air defense and artillery systems. 2 532 2 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Britain

Massive shelling on 21 July 2025 How many targets were hit Ruscists fired 450 missiles and UAVs at Ukraine: 224 targets neutralised On the night of 21 July, the Russian occupiers fired 450 targets at Ukraine - drones of various types and missiles. 4 089 9 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

The result of the air defense work on July 20 Russia launched 57 drones over Ukraine. 18 "Shaheds" were shot down, 32 UAVs were hit in 10 locations - Air Force On the night of July 20 (from 08:00 p.m. on July 19), the enemy attacked the territory of Ukraine with 57 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones. 5 064 10 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

fire teams Additional air defense fire groups to protect sky to be formed in Sumy region – RMA In Sumy region, additional air defense fire groups will soon be formed to strengthen sky protection. 1 387 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

rockets,shaheds Since February 24, 2022, Air Defense has shot down about 25 thousand "Shaheds" and almost 2.5 thousand cruise missiles - Air Force About 25,000 Shahed-type attack drones and almost 2,500 cruise missiles have been destroyed by air defense forces since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion. 534 7 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shaheed attack on July 18 How many targets were shot down? Russia launched 35 UAVs over Ukraine. 17 targets neutralized, 18 hits. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of July 18, the Russian occupiers launched 35 UAVs of various types into Ukraine. 2 346 10 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Merz on Patriot for Ukraine Ukraine to receive Patriot air defense systems within coming weeks – Merz Ukraine will receive Patriot air defense systems within the coming weeks, with all issues currently being coordinated at the level of defense ministries. 2 303 20

Anti-aircraft missile moments before hitting Shahed Surface-to-air missile hits Russian Shahed attack drone. VIDEO A video has been published online capturing the moment a surface-to-air missile struck a Russian Shahed attack drone. 12 954 49 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Shahed attack on 17 July How many targets were hit Ruscists launched 64 UAVs at Ukraine, 41 targets neutralised, 23 hits recorded. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 17 July, the Russian occupiers launched 64 UAVs of various types at Ukraine. 918 11 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Kellogg Sybiha on Kellogg’s visit to Kyiv: "air shield" over Ukraine, weapons and forcing Russia to peace were discussed The visit of US Presidential Special Representative Keith Kellogg to Kyiv was a continuation of contacts between the United States and Ukraine at the highest level. 829 7 Previously in trend: Kellogg’s visit to Kyiv

Buk missile detonates after drone attack Missile from Russian Buk air defence system "jumps" through forest after being hit by Ukrainian drone. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 14th Separate Regiment of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Complex destroyed a Russian Buk missile system. 15 695 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

The Shahed attack on 12 June. How many targets were hit Kyiv region under drone attack, air defence in action - RMA On the evening of 15 July, the Russians attacked Kyiv region with drones. 1 205 3 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kyiv region

Air defence operations on 15 July Air defence shot down 178 out of 267 attack UAVs. 66 decoy drones were lost from radar - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS Since 4:30 p.m., the Russians have attacked Ukraine with 267 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones. They were launched both from the territory of Russia (Oryol, Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk) and the temporarily occupied territory of Donetsk region. 590 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Ukraine may receive US missiles and howitzers via NATO US considers selling missiles and howitzer shells to NATO countries for transfer to Ukraine – CNN In addition to Patriot air defense systems, the US may also sell short-range missiles, howitzer shells, and medium-range air-to-air missiles to NATO members, which will then be transferred to Ukraine. 1 749 5 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

German air defence systems Ukrainian crew of German Skynex air defence system destroys Russian strike drones. VIDEO A video has been published online showing fragments of the combat work of the Ukrainian crew of the German Skynex air defence system. 21 474 109 Previously in trend: Cooperation of Ukraine and Germany

Air defence Russia attacked with drones and cruise missiles at night. Air defense shot down 344 enemy targets - Air Force On the night of July 12, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 597 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones from different directions and 26 Kh-101 cruise missiles. 5 044 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Air defense Enemy drones detected over Kyiv region: Air defence active On the evening of 11 July, Russian UAV movement was recorded over Kyiv region. Air defense forces engaged the enemy targets. 706 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Kyiv region