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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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air defence Enemy attacked Ukraine with 141 drones at night. Air defence forces shot down 93 UAVs, another 47 were lost locally - Air Force On the night of 20 January 2025, the enemy attacked with 141 Shahed strike UAVs and various types of imitation drones from five directions: Millerovo, Orel, Bryansk, Kursk, Primorsko-Akhtarsk - Russia, and also used an "Iskander-M" ballistic missile from Kursk region in Sumy region. 815 1

Air Defence Forces Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down more than 500 enemy air targets over week Over the past week, Ukraine's air defense has shot down more than 500 Russian air attack aircraft. 263 1

UAV attack on January 19 43 enemy UAVs out of 61 shot down, 15 lost in location - Air Force On the night of January 19, 2025 (from 08:00 p.m. on January 18), Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 61 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of imitation drones. 579 0

Ukrainian Defense Forces hit Russian oil tanker and air defense on January 18 Armed Forces of Ukraine hit "8 March" oil depot in Tula region of Russian Federation and enemy air defense assets in TOT of Kherson and Donetsk regions - General Staff On the night of January 18, units of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, in cooperation with other components of the Defense Forces, attacked the federal state-owned institution "8 March" in the Tula region of the Russian Federation. 4 103 12

Russia attacked Kyiv with Iskander 2 out of 4 ballistic missiles and 24 "Shaheds" destroyed - Air Force On the night of January 18, 2025, the enemy attacked with 39Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of imitation drones and also used four Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles (launched from the Voronezh and Bryansk regions). 4 581 12

Ukraine and the UK sign agreement on 100-year partnership UK hands over 150 artillery barrels and 15 mobile air defence systems to Ukraine - Starmer (supplemented) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced the transfer of 150 British-made artillery pieces and new Gravehawk mobile air defence systems to Ukraine. 10 308 21

UAV attack on January 16, 2025 34 out of 55 Russian UAVs shot down. 18 targets lost in location - Air Force. INFOGRAPHIC On the night of January 16, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 55 Shahed attack UAVs, as well as various types of imitation drones. 638 3 Previously in trend: War

solovyov discredits air defense of the russian army Propagandist Solovyov discredits air defense units of Russian army: ’We shoot everything down, but those damn debris! We’re witnessing controlled burnouts! What kind of nonsense is this?!’". VIDEO Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov is furious about the attacks on the infrastructure of the strategic aviation airfield in Engels. 9 402 45

How many missiles were shot down by air defense on January 15, 2025? 30 out of 43 missiles and 47 out of 74 UAVs destroyed over Ukraine on January 15 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS Russian troops attacked Ukraine with missiles of various types, as well as Shahed-type attack UAVs and other types of imitation drones. 4 503 1 Previously in trend: War

Air defense work in Khmelnytskyi region Massive Russian missile attack on Ukraine: 4 enemy targets destroyed over Khmelnytskyi region Today, January 15, 20255, in the morning, during an air raid alert, our air defense forces destroyed 4 enemy targets over the Khmelnytskyi region. 2 276 1

Shaheds attack on January 14. How many targets were shot down Russia launches 80 UAVs against Ukraine. 58 targets were shot down, 21 were locally lost - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of January 14, the Russian occupiers launched 80 Shahed attack UAVs and various types of imitator UAVs against Ukraine. 595 3 Previously in trend: War

Shaheds attack Sumy region 14 Shaheds destroyed over Sumy region Today, on January 14, 2025, anti-aircraft gunners shot down 14 enemy Shaheds in the sky over Sumy region. 295 0

Consequences of the Shahed’s attack on Kyiv region on January 13 Shahed attacked Kyiv region: there are damages due to falling debris. PHOTO Russian troops again attacked the territory of Kyiv region with attack drones. In the evening and night of 13 January, the alert in the region lasted for almost 5 hours. 2 444 0

The Shahed attack on January 13, 2025. How many targets are downed 78 Russian UAVs out of 110 launched were shot down. 31 targets were locally lost - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of January 13, 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 110 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of imitation drones. 710 1 Previously in trend: War

Ukraine and Italy discussed using frozen Russian assets to purchase air defense Ukraine and Italy discussed use of frozen Russian assets for air defense procurement - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Brigadier General Anatolii Klochko held talks with a delegation from the Italian Defence Industry Agency to discuss the possibility of using frozen Russian assets. 545 1

Air defence system shoots down 33 enemy drones Air defence forces shoot down 33 enemy UAVs out of 72, another 34 UAVs are locally lost - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 10 January, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with 72 "shaheds" using various types of imitation drones from the directions of Millerovo, Orel, Bryansk, and Primorsko-Akhtarsk. 526 1

Zelenskyy’s meeting with Meloni Zelenskyy and Meloni discuss preparations for conference on Ukraine’s restoration. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister of Italy Giorgia Meloni. 2 775 13

Zelenskyy met with Rutte Zelenskyy and Rutte discussed strengthening air defense and involving NATO countries in purchasing Ukrainian weapons according to "Danish model". VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. 851 7

Germany will soon provide Ukraine with guided missiles for IRIS-T Germany to provide Ukraine with additional guided missiles for IRIS-T air defense systems - Pistorius Germany will provide Ukraine with additional guided missiles for the IRIS-T air defense system as soon as possible. This will include almost 50 such missiles. 993 5

Zelenskyy on Ukraine’s desire to do everything to end the war with dignity this year Zelenskyy calls on Ramstein to increase supply of air defense systems to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the members of the Ramstein Contact Group to urgently increase the supply of air defense systems to Ukraine amid intensified Russian attacks. 759 8

Russia attacked with shaheds on 9 January 2025. How did air defence work? Air defence systems shot down 46 of 70 Russian UAVs, 24 were lost in area: debris damaged private houses. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 9 January, the Russian occupiers launched 70 attack UAVs at Ukraine. 703 1

Sybiha and Spanish Foreign Minister Albares discuss strengthening the air "shield" of Ukraine Sybiha and Spanish MFA Albares discuss strengthening of air "shield" of Ukraine On Tuesday, January 7, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha had a telephone conversation with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares. 437 9 Previously in trend: War

Mobile air defence groups destroy Shaheds 2 missiles and 79 out of 128 "Shaheds" destroyed. 49 drones - location lost, - Air Force On the night of 6 January 2025, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with two Kh-59 guided aerial missiles from the south and 128 Shahed-type strike UAVs and various types of imitation drones. 1 269 1

missile, x59 Enemy strikes Chernihiv region with Iskander-M missiles, 3 X-59 guided missiles are downed in Dnipropetrovsk region - Air Force The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the results of air defense forces' work on enemy targets since 12:00 on January 3. 1 423 3 Previously in trend: War

Air Defense Forces destroy a shahed in Khmelnytskyi region Air Defense Forces in Khmelnytskyi shoot down enemy "shahed" On Friday, January 3, during an air raid alert, the Air Defense Forces destroyed a Russian Shahed UAV in the Khmelnytskyi region. 654 3 Previously in trend: War

On January 3, the MiG-31K took off was recorder Air raid alert declared throughout Ukraine: MiG-31K takeoff recorded On the afternoon of January 3, an air raid alert was declared in all regions of Ukraine. 1 491 12

Did Ukraine receive all Patriots promised by NATO? Ukraine has not yet received all Patriots promised to it at NATO summit in Washington - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine has not yet received all the air defense systems it was promised during the NATO summit in Washington in July 2024. 2 007 35 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Air defense forces shot down 60 UAVs overnight Air defense shot down 60 enemy UAVs out of 90, another 26 were lost in location, - Air Force Since 21:00 on January 2, Russian invaders have been attacking Ukraine with Shahed UAVs and imitators of various types. The launches of 93 drones from Bryansk, Millerovo, and Orel were recorded. 789 2

On 3 December, shaheds attacked Kyiv Another attack on Kyiv by "shaheds": air defence forces were engaged, there was injured woman (updated) Russian drones launched on the night of 3 January attacked Kyiv again. Air defence forces were working. 4 761 12

shaheds to Kyiv region Truck driver killed in Kyiv region by shrapnel from "shahed" On the night of 3 January, air defence forces were operating in the Kyiv region. As a result of the fall of debris in three districts, one person was killed and one injured. 5 415 5

Shahed almost hit the OP "Shaheds" evaded air defenses and almost hit Presidential Office. This highlights systemic problems - Bezuhla. PHOTO On New Year's Eve, during an enemy drone attack on the capital, "Shaheds" managed to evade air defense and almost hit the Presidential Office. 40 282 143

Air Defense Forces Air Defense Forces shot down over 1300 missiles and 11 200 enemy attack drones over year - Air Force During 2024, the Air Defense Forces shot down more than 1,300 missiles and 11,200 attack drones launched by the enemy at Ukraine. 399 0 Previously in trend: War

Shelling on 31 December 2024. What was shot down by air defence? Air defence forces shoot down 6 missiles out of 21 launched and 16 UAVs out of 40 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 31 December, the Russian occupiers fired 61 missiles at Ukraine. 6 046 20 Previously in trend: War

shaheds Air defence system shoots down 21 drones out of 43, another 22 are lost in area - Air Force On the night of 30 December 2024 (from 19.00 on 29 December), the enemy attacked with 43 Shahed-type strike UAVs and other types of drones. The launches were recorded from Primorsko-Akhtarsk, Russia. 450 0

Andrii Sybiha and Antony Blinken Sybiha and Blinken had conversation about providing Ukraine with air defense and increasing pressure on Russia Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. 742 7

Russian propagandists release video of Santa Claus being shot down by Russian air defense "We don’t need anything foreign in sky": Russians spread video of air defense system shooting down Santa Claus over Kremlin. VIDEO Russians share a video of Russian air defense shooting down Santa Claus on a sleigh with a NATO emblem in the sky over Moscow. 12 402 94

UAV attack on 27 December. How many targets were shot down? Air defence systems shot down 13 UAVs out of 24 launched, another 11 were lost in the area. Russian Federation was using ballistic missiles - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 27 December, the Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with two "Iskander-M" ballistic missiles and 24 attack UAVs. 949 2 Previously in trend: War

air defence Ukrainian Air Defence shoots down 20 enemy drones out of 31, 11 more lost in area - Air Force On the night of 26 December 2024 (from 19.00 on 25 December), the enemy attacked with 31 Shahed-type strike UAVs and other types of drones from the directions of Orel, Millerovo - Russia. 644 3 Previously in trend: War

Biden on strikes on Ukraine on Christmas Day Biden on Russian missile attack on energy sector: I ordered Pentagon to increase arms supplies to Ukraine After Russia's missile strike on Ukraine on Christmas Day, President Joe Biden promised that the United States would continue to increase the supply of weapons to our country, including air defence missiles. 9 543 76 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

crash of plane in Aktau 38 people were killed as a result of crash of Azerbaijan Airlines plane en route to Grozny. It could have been hit by Russian air defense. VIDEO+PHOTOS An Embraer aircraft of Azerbaijan Airlines, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau in Kazakhstan. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, but according to one version in the media, the plane could have been shot down by air defence systems over the territory of the Russian Federation. 29 444 106

Ukrainian air defence shot down 113 targets during night attack Ukraine’s air defence shot down 113 targets, including 54 "Shahed" drones - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 25 December, the Ukrainian Air Force successfully repelled a combined attack by Russian missiles and drones. 113 air targets were shot down, including cruise missiles and attack drones. 5 247 16 Previously in trend: War

Shahed over Kyiv region Shaheds attacked Kyiv region: shrapnel damages trucks, cafe and houses. PHOTOS The enemy continues to attack the Kyiv region using attack UAVs even on Christmas Day. 4 036 12

Shahed debris fell in Kyiv region "Shaheds" attacked Kyiv region: houses damaged by falling debris The enemy once again attacked the Kyiv region using attack UAVs. At night, the air raid alert was declared twice. 1 098 0

work of Air Defense of Land Forces 179 enemy air targets destroyed by Air Defense of Land Forces in week. INFOGRAPHICS Air defense units of the Land Forces make a significant contribution to the protection of Ukraine's airspace, in particular, 179 enemy air targets were destroyed last week. 263 0

Air defence forces shot down 47 enemy UAVs over last day 47 out of 72 Shaheds destroyed, 25 more drones lost in area - Air Force From 10:00 on 22 December to 09:00 on 23 December 2024, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 72 Shahed-type attack UAVs and other types of drones. 538 1

Air defense destroys Shahed Ukraine’s Air Force: 52 out of 103 Shaheds destroyed, 44 more drones lost locally On the night of December 22, 2024, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 103 Shahed-type attack UAVs and other types of drones. An Iskander-M ballistic missile was also launched from Crimea in the direction of the Kherson region. 959 3

enemy launched 113 drones and a missile at Ukraine on December 21 Air defense system destroys 57 of 113 Shaheds, 56 drones fail to reach targets - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of December 21, 2024, the Russian occupiers attacked Ukraine with 113 Shahed and other types of drones. Ukrainian air defense shot down 57 drones. 866 0 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy, Gintautas Zelenskyy meets with Lithuanian Prime Minister Paluckas to discuss strengthening of Ukrainian air defense President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Lithuanian Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas in Kyiv. Among other things, the parties discussed the need to strengthen Ukraine's air defense to protect energy infrastructure from Russian attacks. 455 4