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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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Anti-aircraft missile moments before hitting Shahed Surface-to-air missile hits Russian Shahed attack drone. VIDEO A video has been published online capturing the moment a surface-to-air missile struck a Russian Shahed attack drone. 12 954 49 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Buk missile detonates after drone attack Missile from Russian Buk air defence system "jumps" through forest after being hit by Ukrainian drone. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers from the 14th Separate Regiment of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Complex destroyed a Russian Buk missile system. 15 695 11 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

German air defence systems Ukrainian crew of German Skynex air defence system destroys Russian strike drones. VIDEO A video has been published online showing fragments of the combat work of the Ukrainian crew of the German Skynex air defence system. 21 474 109 Previously in trend: Cooperation of Ukraine and Germany

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

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

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

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

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. 6 602 8 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence 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

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 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

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

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

Zelensky’s address In coming days, highly significant meetings may take place that could bring Ukraine closer to ceasefire, Zelenskyy said. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1157th day of the war with Russia. 2 075 28 Previously in trend: Peace negotiations Zelenskyy’s address

anti-aircraft drone is attacking Russian UAV Warriors of DIU’s "Wings" unit shot down three enemy reconnaissance UAVs - one "Zala" and two "Supercam". VIDEO Drone operators of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's "Wings" unit shot down three enemy reconnaissance drones - one "Zala" and two "Supercam". 1 660 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Zelensky’s address Zelenskyy: Ukraine is ready to buy additional air defence systems, we talked about it with Trump. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy 's address to Ukrainians at the end of the 1143rd day of the war with Russia. 3 250 46 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address

Three Buk SAMs destroyed in Kursk region by unmanned systems forces Air defence attack in Kursk region: Unmanned aerial vehicle forces destroyed three ruscists’ "Buk" SAMs within 12 hours. VIDEO Within 12 hours, Ukrainian soldiers destroyed three "Buk" missile systems of the Russian occupiers in Kursk region. 5 588 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of Russian equipment in Kursk region

Zelenskyy’s address on 6 April Zelenskyy instructs heads of Defence Ministry and Foreign Ministry to intensify contacts with partners on air defence. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed Defence Minister Rustem Umierov and Foreign Minister Andriy Sibiga to intensify contacts with partners on air defence. 1 532 41 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Zelenskyy’s address

anti-aircraft drone destroying Russian UAV "Molniya" strike UAV, "Zala" reconnaissance drones and two "Supercam" destroyed by fighters of 10th SMAB "Edelweiss". VIDEO Operators of anti-aircraft drones from the 10th SMAB "Edelweiss" destroyed four enemy drones - a "Molniya" strike UAV, two "Supercam" reconnaissance drones and one "Zala". 2 139 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Ukrainian pilot destroys Shahed Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot destroys two Russian Shahed attack drones. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing fragments of the combat work of a Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot. 9 253 76 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence

Ukrainian air defence system shoots down a Russian missile IRIS-T air defence system of "West" Air Command destroys Russian cruise missile. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing a fragment of the combat work of the Ukrainian crew of the IRIS-T system. 7 837 8 Previously in trend: War Ukrainian Air defence Result of the work of the air force

Zelensky’s address Zelenskyy held Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff meeting: special attention to the effectiveness of our air defence system. VIDEO On Friday, 7 March, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff. Among other things, there was a detailed analysis of today's Russian strike on Ukraine and the use of our air defence. 1 477 18 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s address Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s Staff meeting

air defence destroys russian strike UAV Air defense fighters of Air Command "East" are destroying enemy targets on night of March 7, 2025. VIDEO A video was published online showing the combat work of air defence units on the night of 7 March 2025. 2 632 6 Previously in trend: War Result of the work of the air force

drone hits Russian air defence system FPV drones launched from naval drone hit Russian "Osa-AKM" and "Strela-10" systems behind enemy lines. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers hit two Russian SAMs - "Osa-AKM" and "Strela-10" - in the enemy's rear, launching drones from a naval drone. 6 917 22 Previously in trend: War Drones against occupiers

anti-aircraft munition a moment before hitting shahed Anti-aircraft munition hits enemy "Shahed" attack UAV. VIDEO A video showing air defence soldiers destroying a Russian "Shahed" attack drone in the Kherson sector was posted online. 11 182 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Air defence Attack of drones

Destruction of Russian air defence in occupied territories Enemy launcher 9A83 of S-300V air defence system is on fire after drone attack in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO Ukrainian troops in the Zaporizhzhia sector destroyed a launcher of the Russian S-300V air defence system and eliminated two occupiers from the crew. 6 370 3 Previously in trend: War

destruction of a Russian strike drone Air defence fighters destroy Russian Shahed attack drone: "Shot down! Film it, Vovan! Ah, nicely done!". VIDEO A video was posted online showing a fragment of the combat work of air defence soldiers. 4 685 3 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy met with Nauseda Zelenskyy and Nauseda discussed strengthening air defence and investments in Ukrainian long-range weapons production. VIDEO In Munich, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda. 656 4

german air defence missile IRIS Combat work of Ukrainian crew of German "IRIS-T" air defence missile system. VIDEO A video with fragments of the combat work of the Ukrainian crew of the German "IRIS-T" air defence missile system has been published online. 7 897 11

occupiers’radar locator SSU special forces struck rare Russian radar for "BUK-M3" SAMS. VIDEO Over the past week, operators of attack drones of the SSU Special Operations Center "A" destroyed 8 tanks, 26 AFVs, 16 artillery systems, and 1 air defense system of the occupiers. The fighters also destroyed 126 vehicles, 4 UAVs and 32 communication antennas, 145 enemy fortifications and firing positions, and 1 ammunition depot. Ukrainian defenders eliminated 256 Russian invaders. 6 596 3 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy after Russian missile attack on Odesa: Air defense is first priority, we are working with all partners to give more protection to our state. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reacted to the Russian missile attack on Odesa in the evening of 31 January. He said that work is underway with all partners to provide more protection for our country. 760 15

destruction of Russian drones Air defence fighters shooting down Russian "Shahed-136" drones on night of 28 January 2025. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing fragments of the combat work of air defence units during an attack by Russian "Shahed-136" attack drones. 3 298 1

soldiers of 15th brigade found and destroyed enemy radar Soldiers of "Black Forest" brigade destroyed enemy radar station 96L6E. VIDEO The soldiers of the 15th separate artillery reconnaissance brigade "Black Forest" destroyed an enemy radar station 96L6E. 4 238 6

air defence unit’s combat work over black sea Soldiers of "Vampire" air defence system mounted on board boat shoot down Russian Kh-59 cruise missile over Black Sea. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing the combat work of the Ukrainian unit of the US "Vampire" SAM. 8 855 20

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

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

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

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

Air defense Sky defenders manage to protect our people and our infrastructure from most threats - Zelenskyy. VIDEO Ukrainian air defense effectively protects Ukrainian citizens and its infrastructure from enemy attacks. But the world also has the resources to help Ukraine further with its air defense systems. 1 875 17

air defence’s enemy target shahed Air defence fighters destroying enemy "Shahed-136" attack drones at night. VIDEO Fragments of the combat work of air defence units during the attack by strike drones last night have been published online. 5 044 4 Previously in trend: War

Soldiers launch from Igla ATGM system Ukrainian troops hit cruise missile from "Igla" ATGM. VIDEO The Western Air Command has released video footage of a Russian cruise missile being shot down during today's attack on Ukraine. 11 289 16 Previously in trend: War

air defense combat operation Ukrainian air defense units shoot down enemy targets on night of December 5 in the north-eastern direction. VIDEO A video has been posted online showing fragments of successful combat operations by Ukrainian air defence units. 2 148 5 Previously in trend: War

drone hits Russian TOR surface-to-air missile system Drone operator hits Russian "Tor M-2" combat vehicle with accurate drop. VIDEO The operator of a Ukrainian drone from the 412th separate battalion of unmanned systems "NEMESIS" hit a combat vehicle of the "Tor M-2" air defence system in the Zaporizhzhia direction with an accurate drop. 5 882 8 Previously in trend: War

Air defense of Third Assault Brigade destroys record number of enemy drones in Kharkiv region Air defense of 3rd SAB destroyed record number of enemy drones in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Over the four months of air combat, the air defence units of the Third Assault Brigade became record holders. 2 590 2 Previously in trend: War

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