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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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Україна випробує естонські ракети для збиття БПЛА Ukraine to receive Estonian air defence missiles for testing, - Defence Ministry Estonian defence company Frankenburg Technology will provide Ukraine with air defence missiles for testing. 4 548 32 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Атака 8 листопада 2024 року: Скільки цілей збила ППО Air defence systems shot down 4 missiles and 62 of 92 UAVs fired by RF. 26 disappeared from radar. 1 Shahed is in airspace. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 8 November, the Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with missiles, including ballistic missiles, and Shahed-type attack UAVs. 1 500 5 Previously in trend: War

Скільки шахедів збили в ніч на 7 листопада 2024 року Russian Federation has launched 106 UAVs over Ukraine: air defense shot down 74 targets, another 25 were lost in location. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of November 7, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 106 Shahed attack UAVs and unidentified drones. 1 731 38 Previously in trend: War

знищення ворожої ппо Destruction of Russian "Strela-10" SAM system. VIDEO Ukrainian drone operators destroyed Strela-10, a Russian anti-aircraft missile system, using kamikaze drones. 6 667 1 Previously in trend: War

Наслідки нічної атаки на Київ Shaheds’ attack on Kyiv: consequences recorded in six districts, two injured (updated). PHOTOS As a result of the Russian drone attack on Kyiv, debris was seen falling in five districts of the capital. 7 277 18

Робота ППО на Сумщині 38 out of 63 Shaheds were destroyed, another 20 were lost in location - Air Force On the night of November 6, 2024, the enemy struck the Odesa region with two Kh-59 and Kh-31P guided missiles from the Black Sea and also launched 63 Shahed-type attack UAVs and unidentified drones at Ukraine. 1 002 0

антидронова рушниця Means of spoofing GPS navigation coordinates are used to repel enemy air attacks, - General Staff In the course of measures to repel the air attacks of the Russian occupiers, electronic warfare systems are used. In particular, to increase the effectiveness of the impact on the enemy, means of spoofing GPS satellite navigation coordinates are used. 4 554 15 Previously in trend: War

Робота ППО на Сумщині 2 Kh-59/69 missiles and 48 out of 79 "Shaheds" destroyed, 30 more drones lost locally - Air Force On the night of 05 November 2024, the enemy launched two Kh-59/69 guided missiles from the Black Sea in Odesa region, attacked Kharkiv region with guided bombs, and launched 79 Shahed-type attack UAVs and unidentified drones from the directions of Bryansk, Kursk, and Orel. 828 0

Канада відправила Україні систему ППО NASAMS Canada sends Ukraine first ordered NASAMS air defense system, - Zelenskyy President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy had a conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. 3 241 14

Знищення ворожих БпЛА 177 occupiers’ air targets were destroyed by Air Defense units of AFU during week. INFOGRAPHICS Air defense units of the Land Forces destroyed 177 Russian air targets during the week. 293 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Зеленський на засіданні Ставки Zelenskyy held meeting of Headquarters: talked about strengthening air defense, fighting KABs and Shaheds Today, on November 4, 2024, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. 1 600 37

знищення безпілотника із зенітної установки Soldiers of mobile air defence group destroy air target. VIDEO A video was posted online showing a fragment of the combat work of a mobile air defence group. 4 909 7 Previously in trend: War

Мобільні групи ППО 50 out of 80 "Shaheds" destroyed, 27 more lost locally - Air Force On the night of Monday, 4 November 2024, the enemy struck the Dnipropetrovsk region with an "Iskander-M" ballistic missile and attacked the Kharkiv region with guided aerial bombs and launched 80 Shahed-type strike UAVs and unidentified drones into Ukraine. 866 0

Мобільні вогневі групи This year, State Department financed 800 mobile fire groups - Brink The U.S. State Department has funded the creation of 800 mobile anti-drone fire teams. 5 282 59

мобільні групи ППО на Сумщині Air Defense Forces destroy X-59/69 missile, 66 attack UAVs out of 96, 27 more lost locally - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of November 3, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with an X-59/69 guided missile from the airspace of the Kursk region and 96 Shahed-type attack UAVs and unidentified drones from the directions of Bryansk, Kursk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 1 181 1

Президент Володимир Зеленський In October, Ukraine was attacked by more than 2,000 Shaheds. These are more than 170,000 foreign components, - Zelenskyy. VIDEO In October, the Russians launched more than 2,000 "shaheds" against Ukraine. This is more than 170,000 components from abroad. The world must work much harder to control the export of specialised parts and resources. 2 710 72

Наслідки атаки РФ на Золотоношу 1 листопада Air raid alert lasted for more than five hours in row in Cherkasy region, as result of fall of UAV, enterprise was damaged Air defense forces were deployed in the Cherkasy region, and a company was damaged by a UAV crash in the Zolotonosha district. 1 303 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Робота ППО по Шахедах 39 out of 71 "Shaheds" were destroyed, another 21 were lost in location - Air Force On the night of November 2, 2024, the enemy struck with an X-31P guided missile from the airspace of the Belgorod region, and 71 Shahed-type attacked UAVs and unidentified drones from the directions of Orel and Kursk. 1 616 9

Наслідки влучання у будинок в Святошинському районі Києва All "Shahed" that threatened Kyiv were neutralized. Buildings and cars were damaged by debris. All fires have been extinguished On the night of November 2, 2024, Russian troops attacked Kyiv using attack drones. 2 926 28

Робота ППО на Сумщині Air defense shot down 31 drones out of 48 and one guided missile - Air Force At 06:00 p.m. on October 31, the enemy launched three Kh-59/69 guided missiles from the airspace of the TOT in the Kherson region and attacked with 48 Shahed strike UAVs and unidentified drones from the directions of Orel and Kursk - Russia. The enemy's tactical aviation struck with guided bombs in the Kharkiv, Sumy, and Zaporizhzhia regions. 1 465 2

Норвегія передасть Україні системи ППО NASAMS Norway to provide Ukraine with NASAMS air defence systems as part of new aid package - Ministry of Defence As part of a new aid package worth 500 million euros, Norway will provide Ukraine with not only F-16 fighters but also NASAMS air defence systems. 1 799 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

Шахеди атакували Черкащину Night attack by "shaheds": debris and blast wave damaged property of several enterprises in Cherkasy region Since the evening of 30 October, the air raid alert has been declared twice in Cherkasy region. The last one lasted more than 5 and a half hours. Air defense forces were operating in the region. 1 385 0

Робота ППО на Сумщині Air defence shot down 14 enemy UAVs out of 43 and 2 guided aerial missiles, 23 more drones were lost locally - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 31 October, the Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, Kh-59/69 guided aerial missiles and attack drones. 1 163 1

Конгрес США Congressmen from both parties call on Biden to allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine The U.S. Helsinki Commission has asked U.S. President Joe Biden to allow Poland to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukraine with its air defense systems. 2 579 27

зеленський Zelenskyy on Victory Plan: Ukraine always offers only what will really help to exert pressure for real peace. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 980th day of the war with Russia. 2 189 39 Previously in trend: War

Президент Володимир Зеленський We have not yet received promised number of air defense systems from NATO countries, - Zelenskyy Ukraine has not yet received 6-7 air defense systems to protect the sky, which NATO countries promised to transfer to Ukraine during the summer summit of the Alliance. 3 151 44

шахеди над Україною 33 out of 62 Shaheds were destroyed, another 25 lost locally - Air Force On the night of October 30, 2024, Russian troops struck a missile of an unknown type from the Belgorod region on the private sector in the Sumy region and also attacked Ukraine using attack UAVs. The enemy's tactical aviation constantly strikes with guided air bombs on the front-line territory in the Sumy, Kharkiv, and Donetsk directions. 1 232 3

Норвегія Norway will provide Ukraine with EUR 118 million to strengthen air defense Norway will provide Ukraine with 118 million euros to strengthen its air defense and facilitate the shipment of the Patriot system from Romania. 960 8 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

В Одесі пролунав вибух: Працює ППО Explosion occurred in Odesa: Air defense works on reconnaissance UAV An explosion has been heard in Odesa and an air raid warning has been gone off. 1 070 0 Previously in trend: War

Сили ППО збили 26 БПЛА із 48, 20 локаційно втрачено, один полетів у РФ 26 Russian UAVs out of 48 launched were shot down, 20 were lost locally, one returned to Russia - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of October 29, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with an "Iskander-M" ballistic missile, "Shaheds", and unidentified drones. 587 1 Previously in trend: War

Сили ППО збили 66 зі 100 шахедів, якими атакувала РФ 28 жовтня 66 out of 100 "Shaheds" shot down, 24 lost locally, 4 more returned to Russia and Belarus - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of October 28, 2024, the enemy used 100 "Shahed" attack UAVs and unidentified drones from the directions of Kursk, Orel, Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Russia). 1 044 10

Шахед над Київщиною Enemy attacks Kyiv region with "Shaheds": house damaged On the night of October 28, 2024, the enemy once again attacked the Kyiv region with the help of attack UAVs. 1 839 0

Мобільні групи ППО 41 out of 80 Shaheds were destroyed, another 32 disappeared from radar - Air Force On the night of October 27, 2024, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with "Shahed" type UAVs and unmanned aerial vehicles of an unknown type from the directions of Orel, Kursk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 1 366 9

Сили ППО збили 36 "шахедів" із 63 у ніч на 25 жовтня 36 "Shaheds" out of 63 were shot down by air defense forces, 16 were lost in location - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of October 25, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 63 Shaheds and unspecified UAVs. 1 403 1 Previously in trend: War

Сили ППО збили 40 з 50 ударних "Шахедів" вночі 24 жовтня Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 50 Shaheds, two Kh-22 and two Kh-59 missiles: 40 attack UAVs were shot down - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of October 24, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with two Kh-22 cruise missiles (from Tu-22M3 aircraft over the Black Sea), two Kh-59 guided air missiles (from the Bryansk region of the Russian Federation), and 50 Shahed 131/136 attack drones. Anti-aircraft defense destroyed 40 drones. 2 194 4 Previously in trend: War

Сили ППО вночі 23 жовтня збили 57 російських безпілотників 57 strike UAVs out of 81 were shot down, 15 "Shaheds" - locally lost - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of October 23, 2024, the enemy will attack Ukraine with 81 attack UAVs of the "Shahed" type and unmanned aerial vehicles of an unknown type from the directions of Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Kursk. The enemy also attacked Odesa with a Kh-31P guided missile from the Black Sea. 840 0 Previously in trend: War

мерлін Over a week, Air Defense of the Land Forces destroyed 141 enemy UAVs. INFOGRAPHICS Over the past week, the Air Defence of the Land Forces destroyed 141 enemy aerial reconnaissance and attack vehicles. 399 0 Previously in trend: War

зрк бук знищує повітряну ціль Ukrainian "Buk" SAM destroys Russian air target. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a fragment of the combat work of the crew of the Ukrainian "Buk" SAM. 6 675 8 Previously in trend: War

21 жовтня збито 59 шахедів 59 out of 116 "Shaheds" destroyed, 45 more lost in area, missiles failed to be shot down - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of October 21, 2024 (from 08.00 p.m. on October 20), the enemy is attacking Ukraine with missiles of various types, "Shahed"-type strike UAVs and drones of an unspecified type. 4 494 4 Previously in trend: War

Робота ППО у ніч на 18 жовтня Air defense forces shot down 80 of 135 Shaheds, another 44 were lost in location. In air space - up to 10 UAVs. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of October 18, 2024 (from 08:00 p.m. on October 17), the enemy will attack Ukraine with "Shahed" type UAVs and unspecified drones (launch areas: Kursk, Orel, Primorsko-Akhtarsk of the Russian Federation). 2 040 1 Previously in trend: War

Норвегія надасть шість F-16 Norway will provide Ukraine with six F-16s and help strengthen Ukrainian air defense - Umierov During the NATO-Ukraine Council, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umierov held bilateral talks with Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram. 1 816 3

Президент України Володимир Зеленський Ukraine has prepared for difficult winter, but we need more air defense - Zelenskyy This winter will be difficult and dangerous for Ukrainians. It is very important for Ukraine to receive air defense systems from partners to strengthen security. 1 452 17 Previously in trend: War

ППО збили 22 БпЛА Air Defense Forces destroy 22 UAVs out of 56, another 27 are lost locally - Air Force On the night of October 17, Russians attacked Ukraine with an Kh-59 guided aerial missile from the Kursk region and 56 attack UAVs and drones of an unspecified type. They were launched from the areas of Kursk, Orel, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 997 2

Сили ППО збили ще 17 "шахедів" Air defense forces destroyed another 17 "shaheds": total of 68 UAVs out of 136 were shot down, 64 were lost locally, and there were two hits. INFOGRAPHICS The Air Defense Forces destroyed another 17 "shaheds" over Ukraine. 1 338 4 Previously in trend: War

ДСНС України про наслідки на Київщині Air defense was working in Kyiv region: wreckage of drone fell on private house, fire broke out (updated). PHOTO On the night of 16 October, Russian aggressors attacked the Kyiv region with drones. The air raid alert lasted for 12 hours. A fire broke out as a result of falling debris 3 847 3

США пояснили, чому не збивають ракети над Україною, як над Ізраїлем US will not place THAAD air defense system near Ukraine, as in Israel, because these are different wars - Pentagon The United States will not deploy the THAAD medium-range missile interceptor system near Ukraine to shoot down Russian missiles and drones, as it does for Israel, because a Russian-Ukrainian war and a war in the Middle East are different. 14 365 162

мобільні групи ППО на Сумщині Air defense forces shot down 51 strike drones out of 136, another 60 were lost in location. More than 20 drones are in air - Air Force On the night of October 16, 2024 (from 07.00 p.m. 15.10 to 07.00 a.m. 10.10), the enemy attacked the Donetsk region with an anti-aircraft guided missile S-300/400 from the TOT of Donetsk region, a guided air missile Kh-59 over Chernihiv region from the airspace of the Kursk region, as well as 136 strike UAVs (launch areas: Kursk, Orel, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - RF). 3 051 6

БпЛА Supercam Air Defense of Ground Forces destroyed 164 occupiers’ air targets in week. INFOGRAPHICS Air defense units of the Land Forces destroyed 164 occupiers' air targets during the week. 460 1