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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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Development of drone air defense will be enhanced in Ukraine 8 out of 11 missiles and 111 out of 183 drones destroyed, main area of attack - Kremenchuk - Air Force On the night of June 15, 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 194 air attack aircraft. 4 032 15 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Hegseth US has transferred some of its anti-drone systems from Ukraine to Middle East, - Hegseth The United States has partially shifted its drone countermeasures from Ukraine to the Middle East. 12 250 139 Previously in trend: Israel’s strike against Iran

Shelling on June 13, 2025. How many targets were hit? Russia attacked with 55 "Shaheds" and 4 ballistic missiles. Air defense destroyed 43 UAVs. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of June 13, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with various types of drones and ballistic missiles. 1 822 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shahed attack on June 12. How many targets were shot down? Russia launched 63 "Shaheds" over Ukraine. Air defense neutralized 49 targets - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of June 12, the Russian occupiers launched 63 UAVs of various types into Ukraine. 795 3 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Zelenskyy outlines efforts to protect Ukraine’s energy sector from Russian strikes Ukraine investing in boosting air defense and developing interceptor drones to counter Russian strikes – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is investing in strengthening its air defense, protecting critical infrastructure, decentralizing the energy sector, and developing drones capable of intercepting enemy UAVs. 1 015 17 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Critical infrastructure protection

Volunteers were allowed to shoot down drones. What is known Volunteers to help shoot down enemy drones - Cabinet of Ministers The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal of the Ministry of Defense to allow volunteers to shoot down enemy drones. 9 077 58 Previously in trend: Volonteer soldiers will shoot the drones

The shelling on 11 June 2025. How many targets were hit Russia attacked with 85 UAVs and ballistic missiles: 49 targets destroyed. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 11 June, Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with 85 drones of various types and an Iskander-M ballistic missile. 1 768 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

What air defense systems does Ukraine need? Air Force response Ukraine needs both small and large air defense systems - Air Force Ukraine needs various types of air defense systems to protect itself from Russian shelling. 780 7 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Development of air defence in Ukraine

Israel denies information about the transfer of Patriot systems to Ukraine Israel has not transferred Patriot air defense system to Ukraine, - Foreign Ministry The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied the information that the state transferred Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine. 7 343 83 Previously in trend: Patriot for Ukraine Israel transferred Patriot to Ukraine

The shelling on 10 June 2025. How air defence worked Russia fired 322 drones and missiles. 284 targets destroyed - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 10 June, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 322 air targets. 2 682 7 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte NATO should increase its air and missile defense capabilities by 400%, - Rutte NATO intends to significantly increase investments in defense, including a 400% increase in the capabilities of member states in the field of air and missile defense. This step is due to the growing threats from Russia and the experience of the war in Ukraine. 418 6

patriot Patriot systems destroyed all Russian-launched Kinzhal missiles during today’s attack – Ihnat During the Russian attack on June 9, the Defense Forces destroyed all four Kinzhal missiles launched by the occupiers. The enemy missiles were intercepted thanks to Patriot missile systems. 23 521 15 Previously in trend: Massive rocket attack

The shelling on 9 June 2025. How air defence worked Russia launched 499 air targets at Ukraine. Air defence destroyed 479 of them. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 9 June, the Russian occupiers fired 499 targets at Ukraine, including drones and missiles of various types. 4 108 19 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: US moves 20 thousand missiles to Middle East against "Shahed" that it promised Ukraine. VIDEO The United States has moved 20,000 air defense missiles to the Middle East that were intended for Ukraine. 18 567 231 Previously in trend: US aid to Ukraine

Fire group destroys Shahed in the sky over Kyiv Separate Presidential Brigade fighters shoot down seven aerial targets in sky over Kyiv during night: "I see it! Engaging!". VIDEO A video showing fragments of combat operations by mobile fire teams from the Separate Presidential Brigade has been published online. 5 865 19 Previously in trend: Missile attack on Kyiv

Massive shelling on June 6. How the air defense worked Air defense forces destroyed 36 missiles and 199 drones over Ukraine overnight - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS Russian troops fired 452 UAVs and missiles of various types at Ukraine. 3 587 8 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force Massive rocket attack

Air defense neutralized 74 enemy drones 74 UAVs out of 103 destroyed - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of June 5, the Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 103 Shahed-type attack UAVs and imitator drones and an Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missile. The main areas of the air strike were the Chernihiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa regions. 478 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Ukraine’s drone air defense development: what’s being prepared Drone-based air defense to be reinforced in Ukraine – Air Force At a meeting on June 2, Air Force Commander Anatolii Kryvonozhko and the commanders of air units raised serious concerns about strengthening drone-based air defenses. 770 10 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Missile debris in Poltava region Enemy missile shot down over Poltava region, damage reported. PHOTO On June 2, 2025, air defense systems were activated in the Poltava region during a missile attack. 2 382 4 Previously in trend: Russian attack on Poltava region

air defence Air defence forces destroyed more than 4,000 enemy air targets in May, according to Air Force. VIDEO In May 2025, the Defence Forces' air defence destroyed 4,051 air targets. 815 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

The air defense destroys the Shaheds. Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 5 missiles and 109 drones. 69 UAVs were neutralized - Air Force On the night of May 31, 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 114 air attack weapons. 1 585 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

The DIU destroyed the latest Russian jet UAV. Video of the operation Defense forces destroyed state-of-the-art Russian jet-powered UAV with air defense system developed by DIU. VIDEO Intelligence officers destroyed a Russian drone using a mobile air defence system equipped with R-73 missiles developed by the DIU specialists with the support of foreign partners. 9 357 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Shahed Attack March 4, 2025 Russia launched 90 UAVs and two ballistic missiles: 56 Shaheds shot down. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of May 30, 2025, Russian troops fired 90 Shaheda strike UAVs and various types of decoy drones at Ukraine. A ballistic missile was also launched. 1 245 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

patriot Ukraine is very close to licensing air defence systems, - Zelenskyy Ukraine is negotiating the supply of additional air defence systems to our country and is close to licensing air defence systems. 3 775 17 Previously in trend: Development of air defence in Ukraine

Shortage of missiles for air defense. The Air Force clarified the situation Ukraine has never had surplus of air defense missiles, need for them remains consistently high - Ihnat There has always been a shortage of missiles for air defense systems in Ukraine. And the stockpile of missiles to counter Russian attacks needs to be constantly replenished. 401 1 Previously in trend: shortage of missiles for air defence systems

Russia’s combined attack on Kyiv on 24 May: air defence results Air defence forces shot down 6 of 14 Iskander-M/KN-23 missiles and neutralised 245 "Shaheds" - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 24 May, Russia attacked Ukraine with 14 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, as well as 250 Shahed-type attack drones and various types of decoy drones. Some of them were neutralised. 3 765 7 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shaheed attack on May 23, 2025. How many targets were shot down? Russia launched 175 UAVs and ballistics: air defense shot down 91 targets, 59 disappeared from radar. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of May 23, 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with a ballistic missile and various types of drones. 727 3 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

air defence checkpoints near the Kremlin Armored vehicles and electronic warfare systems deployed at temporary checkpoints in Moscow after drone attack. VIDEO Temporary checkpoints with armored vehicles and electronic warfare systems deployed in Moscow following attack by unidentified drones. 9 783 23 Previously in trend: UAV attacks on Russia

Shahed attack on May 22, 2025. How many targets were shot down? Russian Federation launched 128 "Shaheds" and ballistic missiles: 74 targets were shot down, 38 disappeared from radar - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of May 22, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 128 drones of various types and an Iskander-M ballistic missile. 773 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

air defence system on fire after drone attack Russian Tor-M2 SAM system burns out after drone strike in Kherson region. VIDEO Ukrainian forces have destroyed a Russian Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system in Kherson region. 3 915 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

The work of the Air Defense Forces of the Land Forces 180 enemy air targets destroyed by Air Defense of Land Forces in week. INFOGRAPHICS Over the past week, the air defense of the Land Forces destroyed 180 enemy air targets. 189 0

Air defence destroys Shaheds 55 out of 108 Shaheds destroyed, 30 more drones lost from radar - Air Force On the night of 12 May, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 108 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones. 626 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

patriot US has approved the transfer of 125 long-range artillery missiles and 100 missiles for Patriot from Germany to Ukraine - NYT The United States approved the transfer of 125 long-range artillery missiles and 100 Patriot missiles from Germany to Ukraine. 9 851 73 Previously in trend: US aid to Ukraine

Destroyed Shahed 60 "Shaheds" out of 108 destroyed, another 41 drones lost from radar - Air Force On the night of May 11, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 108 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones. 1 003 4 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Britain will soon send Ukraine a new version of Raven air defense system Britain will soon send Ukraine new version of Raven air defense system, - Times In the coming weeks, the United Kingdom will send the latest version of the Raven air defense system to Ukraine along with a batch of much cheaper decoys, including fake missiles with heat emitters that look like real ones, 5 403 9 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Aid to Ukraine from Britain

Russia did not attack with Shaheds on May 8, 2025 Russian Federation did not launch "Shaheds" at night, but hit with KABs - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS Since the beginning of the day, no missiles or drones have been used by Russian troops in the airspace. 1 250 11 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

May 7, 2025 attack: Ihnat highlights key features Last night’s attack was atypical – Air Force Russian forces carried out an atypical aerial attack on the night of 7 May 2025, which unfolded in several waves. 7 977 8 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shelling of Ukraine on May 7: Ukrainian air defense shoots down 2 missiles and 81 UAVs Air defenses destroyed 2 of 5 ballistic missiles and 81 Shahed drones, 64 more lost from radar – Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS  Between 8:30 p.m. on 6 May and 1:30 p.m. on 7 May, Russia launched an attack on Ukraine using five Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, along with several waves of 187 strike UAVs and other types of decoy drones. 1 410 0 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shahed attack on Poltava region on 7 May 2025 Shahed attack on Poltava region: 11 houses damaged by debris. PHOTO In the morning, air defence forces were working in the Hlobyne community of Poltava region. 2 419 3 Previously in trend: Attack of drones on Poltava region

patriot Greece denies transferring Patriot system to Ukraine - Reuters Currently, Greece does not plan to transfer the Patriot anti-aircraft missile system to Ukraine. 1 655 5 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Modernization of the Ukrainian air defense system

Patriot Ukraine may receive additional Patriot systems. US and Greece are among suppliers - Reuters Ukraine's allies are negotiating the transfer of additional Patriot air defense systems to Kyiv. 1 110 3 Previously in trend: Modernization of the Ukrainian air defense system

shelling on 5 May 2025. How many targets were hit Russia fired ballistic missiles and 116 Shaheds: 42 targets hit, 21 lost from radar. INFOGRAPHICS Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with ballistic missiles and drones of various types on the night of 5 May 2025. 1 906 4 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

patriot Ukraine to receive another Patriot air defense system by summer, to be transferred from Israel - NYT Ukraine will receive a modernized Patriot air defense system, which was previously based in Israel. Western allies are also discussing the possible transfer of another system from Germany or Greece. 3 540 57 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence US aid to Ukraine

The result of air defense work 69 "Shaheds" out of 165 destroyed, another 80 drones lost from radar - Air Force On the night of May 4, 2025, Russian troops attacked with 165 attack UAVs and other types of decoy drones. 734 2 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Air defense work on night of May 3 Russia launched 2 Iskander-M and 183 drones over Ukraine. 77 Shaheds destroyed, another 73 lost from radar - Air Force On the night of May 3, 2025 (from 08:30 a.m. on May 2), Russian troops attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles, 183 attack UAVs, and other types of decoy drones. 1 646 22 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

Shmyhal U.S. minerals deal will help strengthen Ukraine’s air defense with American systems – Shmyhal The critical minerals agreement will help better protect Ukraine’s airspace with American air defense systems. 1 372 17 Previously in trend: mineral resources agreement

Shelling on 1 May 2025. How many targets were hit Russian Federation launched 5 ballistic missiles and 170 "Shaheds": 74 UAVs shot down, 68 disappeared from radar - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 1 May 2025, the Russian occupiers fired 5 ballistic missiles and 170 strike and other drones at Ukraine. 1 995 8 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force

air defence Air defence system shots down 37 enemy drones out of 100, 47 more decoy drones fail to reach targets - Air Force On the night of 29 April, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with 100 UAVs and other types of decoy drones from Kursk, Millerovo, Oryol, Bryansk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk and Cape Chauda in the occupied Crimea. 609 3 Previously in trend: Attack of drones