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The new reality of aerial terror: how jet drones are changing Kyiv’s security architecture
Recent attacks on Kyiv have demonstrated a significant evolution in the aerial strike capabilities utilized by the Russian Federation. The impact of a Geran-5 drone on the building of the National Academy of Sciences in the city center, as reported…
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Russian air defense operation in Sevastopol results in drone strikes on civilian infrastructure
In Sevastopol, debris and drones fell on a passenger bus and School No. 38 during the operation of Russian air defense systems. The incident resulted in two fatalities and five injuries.
Defense Forces neutralize 191 enemy air targets on night of August 22
On the night of August 22, Ukraine’s air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 191 enemy air targets. Kyiv and Odesa regions became the main targets of the massive attack.
Andrii Sybiha: Ukraine needs 300 Patriot missiles by the beginning of winter
Ukraine is negotiating with foreign partners on the supply of missiles for Patriot air defense systems. The state needs at least 300 PAC-2 and PAC-3 interceptors before the winter season begins.
Russian Armed Forces receive new modifications of Pantsir air defense systems
Russian troops have replenished their arsenal with a batch of Pantsir-S anti-aircraft systems and stationary Pantsir-SMD complexes. The upgraded units have gained the ability to use a combined ammunition load of up to 48 missiles.
Over half of tested interceptor drone crews downed no targets in 2026
Out of more than 300 analyzed Air Force interceptor drone crews, 170 failed to shoot down a single russian attack UAV over a year of operation. Meanwhile, only 66 units managed to destroy more than ten such targets.
