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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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war Ukrainian kamikaze drone destroys occupiers’ Pantsir-S1 ADMGS worth $14 million. VIDEO Crews of the 429th Separate UAV Regiment "Achilles" disabled an enemy Pantsir-S1 air defense missile and gun system (ADMGS). 5 534 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

air defence Air defence shot down 44 attack UAVs out of 79, another 18 lost from radar/ jammed by EW - Air Force On the night of 11 July, Russia attacked Ukraine with 79 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones from the following directions: Kursk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - Russia. Up to 60 of them were "Shaheds". 500 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Zelenskyy Russians plan to launch over 700 drones daily; we’ve found solution to shoot them down – Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine has found a way to repel massive attacks by Russian drones. 4 371 69 Previously in trend: Interceptor drones

The first tranche of the British loan will arrive in Ukraine next week UK to supply Ukraine with over 5,000 air defense missiles under new Thales deal The United Kingdom and Ukraine are signing a historic agreement for the delivery of over 5,000 missiles for air defense systems from Thales. 6 961 36 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Massive attack on July 10 Air defense shot down 178 enemy targets out of 415, another 204 drones/missiles were lost from radar or jammed by electronic warfare - Air Force On the night of July 10, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 415 air strikes. 1 836 4 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Chancellor Merz of the Federal Republic of Germany Germany will continue to make significant contribution to Ukraine’s air defense - Merz Germany will continue to support Ukraine's air defense. 589 3 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Ukraine to step up development of drone air defense Mobile air defense groups destroyed almost 100 drones at night. Result is quite good - Ihnat On July 9, 2025, during a nighttime Russian attack on Ukraine, mobile fire groups destroyed almost 100 drones. 1 757 11 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds

Massive shelling on 9 July. How many targets were shot down by air defence Russia fired 728 "Shaheds", 7 cruise missiles and 6 "Kinzhal" missiles at Ukraine - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 9 July 2025, the Russian occupiers launched 741 air targets at Ukraine. 7 871 20 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shahed over Cherkasy region 29 drones destroyed over Cherkasy region: no consequences The air raid alert lasted for more than six hours in a row in Cherkasy region. Enemy attacks were repelled by air defence forces and mobile fire groups. 820 19 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Cherkasy region

Shahed attack Air defence destroys 34 enemy UAVs out of 54 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 8 July, Russians attacked Ukraine with 4 S-300/400 anti-aircraft guided missiles from Kursk region and 54 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones from the following directions: Kursk, Oryol - the Russian Federation, Hvardiiske - TOT of Crimea. 743 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Volodymyr Zelenskyy We are preparing new agreements on air defence with our partners – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced new agreements with partners on air defence. 1 098 23

University in Zaporizhzhia after shelling Enemy struck Zaporizhzhia 6 times, causing destruction, 17 people injured (updated). VIDEO&PHOTOS On the morning of 7 July 2025, explosions are heard in the Zaporizhzhia region. The enemy is attacking the region with strike drones. 1 304 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Zaporizhzhia

Ukraine to step up development of drone air defense Enemy attacked with 4 missiles and 157 drones. 117 UAVs were neutralized - Air Force On the night of July 6, 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 4 S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles from the Kursk region and 157 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones. 1 591 10 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Air defence 292 out of 322 UAVs neutralized by air defense - Air Force. INFOGRAPHIC On the night of July 5, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with 322 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones. Launches were recorded from Bryansk, Kursk, Orel, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, and Shatalovo. 1 546 8 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Attack on Khmelnytskyi region

Shahed attack Enemy drone movement detected in Kyiv region: air defense systems in action On the evening of July 4, Russian occupiers attacked Kyiv region with strike drones. Air defense forces are active in the area. 863 10 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv region

Wilson on the massive attack on 4 July As Americans enjoy sounds of fireworks, war criminal Putin resorts to scorched earth tactics. Air defence systems and other weapons should be transferred to Ukraine, - Republican Congressman Wilson Russian dictator Vladimir Putin deliberately organised another terror after a conversation with Donald Trump and on the US Independence Day. 2 748 37 Previously in trend: US aid to Ukraine Trump suspends aid to Ukraine

Russia fires half a thousand targets at Ukraine on 4 July 2025 2 out of 11 missiles and 476 out of 539 UAVs destroyed by air defence, - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 4 July, Russia attacked Ukraine with 550 targets, including missiles and drones of various types. 4 716 39 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

The Shahed attack on 3 July 2025. How many were shot down 40 "shaheds" out of 52 launched by Russia neutralised - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 3 July 2025, the Russian occupiers launched 52 drones of various types at Ukraine. 661 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukraine ready to purchase and lease air defense systems and munitions, says Sybiha Ukraine needs more air-defence systems and munitions, and the country is prepared to purchase or lease them. 5 633 26 Previously in trend: Trump suspends aid to Ukraine

Supplying arms to Ukraine: The Ministry of Defense commented Ukraine has not received official notification from US about suspension of defense aid - Defense Ministry Ukraine has not received any official notifications about the suspension or revision of the schedule of defense aid from the United States, which was agreed upon during the previous administration. 1 622 25 Previously in trend: US aid to Ukraine Trump suspends aid to Ukraine

Shelling on July 2, 2025 Russia attacked with S-300 missiles and 114 "Shaheds". 79 targets were neutralized, hits were made in 14 locations. INFOGRAPHICS Russian troops fired missiles and drones at Ukraine on the night of July 2, 2025. 1 739 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

pentagon Pentagon suspends supply of certain types of air defence missiles to Ukraine - Politico The Pentagon has suspended the supply of certain types of anti-aircraft missiles and other precision-guided munitions to Ukraine due to concerns that the US arsenals have become too low. 5 910 61 Previously in trend: shortage of missiles for air defence systems

Wadephul and Sybiha visited Odesa Wadephul and Sybiha visited Odesa: discussed strengthening Ukrainian air defence. PHOTOS German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul visited Odesa on Tuesday with his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha. 1 279 3 Previously in trend: Meeting of Sybiha and Wadephul

Air defense activity in June 2025 4,750 enemy aerial targets destroyed by Defense Forces’ air defense in June – Air Force In June 2025, air defense units of the Defense Forces destroyed 4,750 enemy aerial targets. 182 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Drones attack enemy air defence systems Ukrainian UJ-26 "Beaver" drones struck three Russian radars, "Pantsir-S1" anti-aircraft missile and gun system and Su-30 fighter jet in occupied Crimea. VIDEO Ukrainian UJ-26 "Beaver" drones have attacked Russian military targets in occupied Crimea. 14 612 28 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea Unmanned technologies

air defence Air defence neutralises 47 enemy drones out of 52 - Air Force On the night of 1 July, Russia attacked Ukraine with 52 Shahed-type strike UAVs and decoy drones. The launches were recorded from Bryansk, Millerovo, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 428 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Zelenskyy, Wadephul Zelenskyy discusses IRIS-T systems deliveries and joint weapons production with Wadephul and German defense CEOs. VIDEO On Monday, June 30, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and heads of German defense companies visiting Kyiv. 707 7 Previously in trend: Wadephul’s visit to Kyiv Cooperation of Ukraine and Germany

Zelenskyy offered Trump to buy Patriot in the US Zelenskyy personally appealed to Trump on Patriot purchase - Sybiha Ukraine approached the United States with a proposal to purchase Patriot air defense systems. 1 545 23 Previously in trend: Patriot for Ukraine

The European Union will seek air defence systems for Ukraine. Germany has made the request. Germany called on EU to find air defence systems for Ukraine, - Wadephul German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Defence Minister Boris Pistorius have sent a letter to European partners to find a way to provide additional air defence systems to Ukraine. 2 094 23 Previously in trend: Assistance to Ukraine from Germany

Shahed attack on 30 June Air defence neutralises 74 enemy UAVs out of 107 - Air Force On the night of 30 June, the enemy attacked with 107 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones from the following directions: Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - Russia, Hvardiiske - TOT of Crimea. The main area of attack is Donetsk and Kharkiv regions. 773 3 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Duda and Shmyhal held a meeting Shmyhal and Duda discuss strengthening Ukrainian air defense and sanctions against Russia On Saturday, June 28, Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal discussed with Polish President Andrzej Duda the strengthening of Ukraine's air defense, sanctions against Russia, and the confiscation of frozen Russian assets. 611 15 Previously in trend: Duda visits Ukraine EU sanctions against Russia

Donald Trump Trump did not rule out transferring missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine US President Donald Trump has suggested that Ukraine could receive missiles for the Patriot air defence system. 4 306 18 Previously in trend: Patriot for Ukraine

Air defence Air defense neutralized 22 enemy UAVs out of 23 - Air Force On the night of June 28, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 23 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones from the south. The main direction of the attack was the Odesa region. 717 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Evolution of Ukrainian air defense Work is underway to create effective model for countering "Shaheds." There are already dozens of technological solutions that are used in combat conditions - Umerov For three years, continuous work has been underway to find effective solutions against kamikaze drones. 1 174 10 Previously in trend: Modernization of the Ukrainian air defense system

Anti-aircraft drone attacks Russian UAV Soldiers on ground film anti-aircraft drone attacking Russian "Gerbera" UAV: "Look, there’s FPV right behind it! It hit!". VIDEO The Ukrainian military filmed from the ground the moment of a successful attack by an anti-aircraft drone on an enemy "Gerbera" drone. 11 314 17 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

DIU Prymary unit drones of DIU hit 5 enemy air defense systems in Crimea. VIDEO Drones from the "Prymary (Phantoms)" special unit of the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) continue to systematically weaken the Russian air defense system in temporarily occupied Crimea. 6 914 19 Previously in trend: Destruction of enemy equipment in Crimea

air defence Air defence destroyed 24 enemy UAVs out of 41 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 26 June, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 41 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones from the following directions: Bryansk, Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - Russian Federation, Hvardiiske - TOT of Crimea. 777 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

air defense missiles Funded by frozen Russian assets: Ukraine to receive 350 British-made missiles to strengthen air defense Ukraine will receive 350 modern British-made missiles funded by frozen Russian assets to strengthen its air defense. 1 216 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Use of frozen assets of Russian Federation

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Zelenskyy at NATO summit: Ukraine needs additional air defense and large-scale military aid Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense and to continue military support from international partners. 1 241 23 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

The Shahed attack on 12 June. How many targets were hit 78 hostile drones out of 97 destroyed - Air Force Since the evening of 23 June, the Russian invaders have attacked Ukraine with 97 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones from four directions: Oryol, Millerovo, Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - rf, Chauda - TOT of Crimea. 773 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

The shelling on 23 June 2025. How many targets were hit Russian Federation attacked with ballistic missiles, Shaheds and cruise missiles: 354 targets neutralised, - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 23 June, Russian troops fired 368 targets at Ukraine, including ballistic and cruise missiles and drones. 4 602 36 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Massive rocket attack Shelling of Kyiv

Shahed attack on June 21. How many targets were shot down? 5 out of 8 missiles were destroyed and 252 drones were neutralized. Main direction of attack was Kremenchuk - Air Force On the night of 21 June 2025, Russian forces launched 280 airstrike weapons against Ukraine. 2 583 20 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Air defense Air defense forces engage enemy drones over Kyiv region On the evening of June 20, during an attack by Russian drones, air defense forces are active in Kyiv region. 616 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv region

Shahed attack on June 20, 2025. How many targets were shot down? Russia launched 86 UAVs over Ukraine: 70 targets neutralized. INFOGRAPHIC On the night of June 20, Russian occupation forces fired 86 Shahed-type attack drones and various types of decoy UAVs at Ukraine. 736 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

air defence 88 enemy drones out of 104 destroyed - Air Force Since the evening of 18 June, Russian invaders have been attacking Ukraine with attack drones and imitation drones. The enemy launched UAVs from Millerovo, Kursk, Oryol, Primorsko-Akhtarsk and Cape Chauda in the occupied Crimea. 820 1 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

air defense Experimental project launched to reinforce air defense with VFTC groups The Cabinet of Ministers has adopted a resolution launching an experimental project aimed at enhancing territorial air defense by involving air defense groups formed within volunteer formations of territorial communities (VFTC). 7 820 28 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Volonteer soldiers will shoot the drones

Anti-aircraft drone attacks Russian reconnaissance UAV Moment of downing of Russian "Orlan" UAV by FPV drone is filmed by camera of another Ukrainian drone. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing the moment of destruction of Russian "Orlan" reconnaissance UAV by a Ukrainian drone. 6 605 8 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Result of the work of the air force

Air defense Movement of enemy drones detected over Kyiv region, air defense systems in action On the evening of Monday, June 16, air defense systems were in action in Kyiv region amid a Russian strike drone attack. 727 0 Previously in trend: UAV attack on Kyiv region