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Ukraine is vigorously enhancing its anti-aircraft warfare capabilities in response to evolving threats from Russian forces. Recent adjustments include the strengthening of counter-drone systems to tackle low-altitude strikes from upgraded enemy UAVs. Ukrainian air defense, notably the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, showcased remarkable success in Sumy by neutralizing numerous Russian drones using "Wild Hornets" drones. The administrative focus rests on high-level discussions led by President Zelenskyy to optimize the distribution of drone countermeasures, particularly in response to Shahed drones. Technological collaborations with nations like France ensure Ukraine receives cutting-edge systems, bolstering its defensive perimeter. This concerted effort underscores a significant milestone in Ukraine's anti-aircraft warfare strategy, emphasizing resilience and tactical innovation.

What advancements has Ukraine made in anti-aircraft warfare?

Ukraine is increasingly developing its anti-aircraft warfare by employing interceptor UAVs, enhancing counter-drone systems, and collaborating with international partners to receive advanced defense equipment. These efforts are crucial in countering low-altitude drone attacks by employing innovative military tactics.

How effective was the recent operation by the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade?

The 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade successfully repelled a massive Russian drone attack in the Sumy region, neutralizing 22 targets in just six hours demonstrating the efficiency and capability of Ukraine's air defense forces in dealing with intense drone incursions.

What is the significance of international assistance in Ukraine's air defense improvements?

International assistance plays a vital role in Ukraine's air defense enhancements. Nations like the UK and France provide critical resources and equipment such as the SAMP-T air defense systems, aiding Ukraine in building a robust defense against aerial threats, especially from UAVs and ballistic missiles.

How has the counter-drone system been improved to deal with current threats?

Ukraine's counter-drone system has been fortified to address the current threat landscape by adapting to intercept low-altitude attacks. This includes deploying interception UAVs and improving radar and tracking technologies to detect and neutralize new-generation enemy drones effectively.

What role does President Zelenskyy play in Ukraine's military defense strategy?

President Zelenskyy actively oversees and directs military defense strategies, convening high-level meetings with the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff. Discussions at these meetings focus on responding to evolving threats, optimizing air defense capabilities, and bolstering frontline security through strategic planning and resource allocation.

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Pavlo Yelizarov Goal is to build anti-drone dome over Ukraine, Fedorov says on Yelizarov’s appointment Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has signed an order appointing Pavlo Yelizarov, known by the callsign "Lazar," as the new deputy commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 3 702 48 Previously in trend: Appointment in the Air Force Drone industry

Yelizarov Zelenskyy: Pavlo Yelizarov appointed deputy commander of Air Force Pavlo Yelizarov (Lazar), commander of the special unit "Lazar’s group," will become the new deputy commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The approach to using air defense will also be changed. 4 239 45 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Appointment in the Air Force

Zelenskyy and Fedorov approve candidate for Air Force deputy commander Zelenskyy and Fedorov approve candidate for Air Force deputy commander President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov approved a candidate for a new deputy commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who will be responsible for the short-range air defense system. 2 672 28 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Personnel changes in Armed Forces Command

Destruction of Russian air defence systems In 2025, SSU’s "Alpha" destroyed $4 billion worth of enemy air defence systems. VIDEO Long-range strikes by special forces from the "Alpha" Special Operations Centre of the Security Service of Ukraine are inflicting significant losses on key elements of the Russian Federation's echeloned air defence system. The total cost of enemy air defence systems destroyed and put out of action over the past year is estimated at approximately $4 billion. 1 304 10 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Shelling of Kharkiv Russia used more than 1,300 drones, about 1,050 guided aerial bombs and 29 missiles against Ukraine in week, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Ukraine needs more protection, primarily missiles for air defence systems, due to constant Russian attacks. Over the past week, Russia has launched more than 1,300 drones, about 1,050 guided aerial bombs, and 29 missiles at Ukraine. 909 26 Previously in trend: Shelling of Ukraine

Ukraine lacks missiles for air defence systems: What did Zelenskyy say? To date, several air defence systems in Ukraine have been without missiles. We have to "fight" for help, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine had been provided with missiles for its air defence systems. Until this morning, several systems were without them. 5 581 68 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Drone attack on the night of January 16: what is known? Russia fired 76 targets at Ukraine: Air Defense neutralized 53 UAVs. INFOGRAPHICS Russian occupiers launched 76 UAVs of various types over Ukraine. 636 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Air defence operations on the night of 15 January 61 enemy UAVs out of 82 have been destroyed, with hits in 13 locations, - Air Force. On the night of 15 January (from 7 p.m. on 14 January), Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 82 Shahed-type strike UAVs (including jet-powered ones), Gerbera, Italmas and other types of drones. 518 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Air defenses shoot down all 10 enemy jet-powered drones over Kyiv region Air defense forces down all 10 of 10 enemy jet-powered drones heading for Kyiv. VIDEO During the day on Wednesday, January 14, air defense forces shot down ten out of ten enemy jet-powered UAVs in Kyiv and Chernihiv regions. 3 148 14 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Shooting down Shaheds

Spain to provide Ukraine with LTR-25 radar station Capable of detecting targets at range of 450 km: Ukraine to receive Lanza LTR-25 radar from Spain. PHOTO The Spanish government has approved a contract for the production and supply of Lanza radar systems to support Ukraine. 5 735 6 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Air defence forces neutralised 90 enemy targets in the skies over Ukraine Russia launched 113 UAVs and three ballistic missiles at Ukraine: air defence forces neutralised 90 targets. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 14 January, the enemy attacked Ukraine with three Iskander-M ballistic missiles from the Rostov and Voronezh regions. 1 374 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy holds Supreme Commander-in-Chief HQ meeting: discusses interceptor drones, air defence missiles and PURL programme President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Headquarters of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on Tuesday, January 13, where issues related to Ukraine’s defence were discussed. 1 339 30 Previously in trend: Interceptor drones Drone industry PURL program

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte Rutte called on allies to urgently provide Ukraine with air defence systems: "Oreshnik is weapon of death" NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that Russian Oreshnik missiles pose a serious threat to the civilian population and called on allies to urgently provide Ukraine with air defense systems and interceptor missiles. 1 998 33 Previously in trend: Oreshnik strike on Lviv

Massive attack with ballistic missiles and shaheds on 13 January: air defence operations Russia launched massive attack with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and UAVs: air defence forces destroyed 247 targets. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 13 January, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with ballistic and cruise missiles, as well as various types of drones. 6 092 19 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

The attack by the Shaheds on 12 January 2025: details Russia launched 156 UAVs at Ukraine, including 110 "shaheds": air defence forces neutralised 135 targets. INFOGRAPHICS Russian troops launched 156 UAVs at Ukraine on the night of 12 January. 620 6 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Sweden strengthens air defence Swedish government has announced large-scale investments in air defence The Swedish government has decided to significantly strengthen its air defense system to protect the civilian population and critical infrastructure of the country. 3 052 4 Previously in trend: Security of Europe Russia is preparing for war against Europe

Ihnat explained the difficulty of repelling a massive Russian attack on Kyiv Shortage of anti-aircraft missiles makes it difficult to repel massive Russian attacks on Kyiv, - Ihnat During the night attack on January 9, Russian troops simultaneously used drones and missiles from different directions, which significantly complicated the work of air defense over Kyiv. 2 701 51 Previously in trend: Shelling of Kyiv

Strike on Ukraine by Oreshnik: What do the Air Force say? Russia used medium-range ballistic missile against Ukraine, - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of January 9, Russian occupation forces launched a combined strike on critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine. 12 154 57 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Oreshnik strike on Lviv

Shahed attack on January 8, 2025: how did the air defense work? Russia attacked Ukraine with 97 UAVs: Air Defense neutralized 70 targets. INFOGRAPHICS Russian troops launched 97 UAVs of various types against Ukraine. 536 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Zelenskyy urges faster air defense missile deliveries, thanks Norway No new US air defense systems, Ukraine asks to speed up missile deliveries, Zelenskyy says Ukraine has informed its European partners about its needs for missiles for air defense systems; no new systems have arrived from the United States; missiles are coming, but Ukraine wants to speed up their delivery. 1 388 18 Previously in trend: shortage of missiles for air defence systems

Anti-aircraft drone attacks enemy UAV In one night, fighter from 1020th Anti-Aircraft Regiment with call sign Miguel destroyed 24 Shaheds with Ukrainian "STING" interceptors. VIDEO Ukrainian air defence has set a new record for intercepting enemy drones. In one night, a soldier from the 1020th Anti-Aircraft Missile and Artillery Regiment, codenamed "Miguel", destroyed 24 Russian Shahed kamikaze drones. 12 195 42 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Drone industry

Russia hit with ballistics and shaheeds: details of the January 7 attack Russia attacked with ballistic missiles and 95 UAVs: Air Defense neutralized missile and 81 drones. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of January 7, Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and 95 drones of various types. 1 052 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Night attack by UAVs on Ukraine: Air defence forces destroyed 53 drones Night attack by UAVs on Ukraine: Air Defence destroyed 53 out of 61 drones, - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 6 January, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 61 UAVs. The ruscists launched Shahed, Gerbera and other types of drones from the following directions: Millerovo, Kursk, Orel – the Russian Federation, TOT Donetsk. 569 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Ukrainian air defense shot down and suppressed 86 enemy drones during a massive Russian attack Russia attacked Ukraine with 116 drones: air defense shot down 86, attack continues On the night of January 2 (from 6 p.m. on January 1), the enemy attacked with 116 Shahed and Gerbera strike UAVs and other types of drones from the following directions: Millerovo, Kursk, Shatalovo, Orel, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk – RF, Chauda, Gvardeyskoye – TOT AR Crimea, about 70 of them – "Shaheds." 716 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Germany transfers two additional Patriot systems to Ukraine Germany transfers two additional Patriot systems to Ukraine The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense has announced the strengthening of the country's air defense. 3 596 38 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Patriot for Ukraine

Patriot and F-16 became the main defenders of Ukrainian skies Patriot and F16 became main defenders of Ukrainian skies in 2025 Protecting Ukrainian airspace in 2025 has become the main task for the Western weapons received by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 699 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms

destruction of a Russian drone Enemy upgrades strike drones for ultra-low-altitude attacks: AFU change the counter-drone system, Syrskyi says The enemy is upgrading its strike drones and changing the tactics of their use, attacking at ultra-low altitudes. Ukraine, in turn, is strengthening its countermeasures against Shahed drones and developing a system of interceptor UAVs. 983 8 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Interceptor drones Drone industry

anti-aircraft drone attacks Russian unmanned aerial vehicle Air defence fighters of 47th SMB repelled massive attack by Russian drones in the Sumy region with "Wild Hornets" drones: 22 targets shot down in 6 hours. VIDEO In the Sumy region, Ukrainian air defence forces carried out a successful special operation, repelling a massive attack by Russian drones. This was reported by the military of the 47th separate mechanised brigade "Magura". 4 673 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Development of air defence in Ukraine

Russia struck with ballistic missiles and UAVs on 30 December: how did the air defence system perform? Ruscists attacked with ballistic missiles and UAVs: air defence forces shot down one missile and 52 drones. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 30 December, Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with various types of UAVs and ballistic missiles. 1 180 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy holds Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff meeting, discusses countering Shaheds and drone distribution system On Friday, December 26, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff. A number of issues were discussed, including countering Russian Shahed strikes, Ukraine’s "Line of Drones," and Ukraine’s deep strikes. 991 21 Previously in trend: Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff meeting Drone industry

diu DIU masters of "Prymary" destroyed enemy air defence systems in occupied Crimea. VIDEO On Christmas Eve, specialists from the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence's special forces unit "Prymary" visited the temporarily occupied Crimea and destroyed a number of valuable targets belonging to the Russian invaders. 3 126 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of enemy equipment in Crimea

SSU Special forces of the SSU’s Alpha unit destroyed more than 500 Russian air defence systems. VIDEO Since the start of the full-scale invasion, special forces from the Alpha unit of the Security Service of Ukraine have destroyed more than 500 Russian air defence systems.  6 373 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Russia hit with ballistic missiles and UAVs: details of the December 26 attack Russia hit with ballistic missiles and drones: air defense neutralized 73 targets out of 100. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of December 26, Russians attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and various types of drones. 1 770 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

The Shahed attack on 25 December 2025: how did the air defence system perform? Ruscists attacked Ukraine with 131 UAVs: air defence forces neutralised 106 targets. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 25 December, Russian occupiers launched 131 UAVs of various types at Ukraine. 518 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

destruction of a Russian drone Ukrainian soldier shoots down Russian "Shahed" with American "Browning M2" machine gun. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Ukrainian soldier destroying a Russian "Shahed" strike drone with an American "Browning M2" heavy machine gun. 7 622 17 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Shahed attack on December 24: how did the air defense work? Russia launched 116 UAVs over Ukraine: Air Defense neutralized 60 targets. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of December 24, Russian occupiers launched 116 UAVs of various types across Ukraine. 873 3 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

F-16 hunts down missile Most enemy missiles were intercepted today by tactical aircraft, in particular F-16s, - Ihnat. VIDEO During the Russian Federation's nighttime attack on December 23, most of the enemy missiles were shot down by F-16 fighter jets. At the same time, Ukraine continues to experience a shortage of missiles for air defense systems and air-to-air ammunition, which are being supplied by Western partners in insufficient quantities. 4 569 40 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Massive combination attack

The moment of the shahed’s arrival in Kyiv Moment of fall and explosion of Russian "Shahed" kamikaze drone near house in Kyiv. VIDEO A video has appeared online showing the moment of the crash and subsequent explosion of a Russian "Shahed" kamikaze drone near a residential building in Kyiv. 8 547 32 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv

Zelenskyy Russians may launch massive strike on Ukraine over Christmas. It is in their character, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that the aggressor state Russia may resort to massive missile strikes on Ukraine during the Christmas days. 2 066 63 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack Massive combination attack

Karpenko Zelenskyy announced dismissal of Karpenko, commander of AC "South": "They will find another candidate" President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the dismissal of Dmytro Karpenko from the post of commander of the Air Command "South". 16 280 79 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

Air defence forces in Odesa region We are dealing with people responsible for air defence in Odesa region, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that personnel decisions may be made regarding officials responsible for air defense in the Odesa region. 7 229 81 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Shelling of Odessa region

Ukraine war latest: Zelenskyy says Ukraine lacks some missiles for air defense systems Ukraine has shortage of some missiles for certain air defense systems, Zelenskyy says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is facing a shortage of certain types of missiles for some air defense systems. 1 486 25 Previously in trend: shortage of missiles for air defence systems

Wild Hornets: SIGNUM unit downs 48 Shaheds with STING interceptors SIGNUM pilots shoot down 48 Shahed drones using STING interceptor drones. VIDEO SIGNUM unit pilots have shot down 48 enemy Shahed drones using STING interceptor drones.  2 720 12 Previously in trend: Interceptor drones

Britain to help strengthen Ukraine’s air defence: what is known? UK to allocate £600 million to Ukraine’s air defence, - Healey British Defence Secretary John Healey announced an investment of £600 million to strengthen Ukraine's air defence. 472 1 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine from Britain

The air defense destroys the Shaheds 13 out of 30 missiles destroyed, 417 enemy drones neutralized. There are hits at 18 locations, - Air Force On the night of December 13, 2025, Russian troops launched another combined strike on critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine using strike UAVs and air-, sea-, and ground-based missiles. 2 005 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shahed attack on June 12. How many targets were shot down? Ukrainian air defense shot down 64 enemy UAVs out of 80 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of December 12, the enemy launched a massive attack with approximately 80 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerber, and other types. 402 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Air Defense Work on December 7 4 out of 5 missiles destroyed, 175 enemy drones neutralized, hits at 14 locations, - Air Force On the night of December 7, 2025, the enemy launched a combined strike on critical infrastructure facilities in Ukraine using strike UAVs and air-, sea-, and ground-based missiles. 1 603 6 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Slovenia will provide over UAH 40 million for the purchase of weapons for Ukraine Slovenia will allocate 43 million euros for PURL initiative by end of year, - Shmyhal Slovenia will allocate €43 million for the purchase of air defense systems for Ukraine as part of the PURL initiative. 286 1 Previously in trend: PURL program Slovenia’s support for Ukraine