#Air Defense

Massive Drone Attack on Volgograd: Oil Refinery Ablaze

Incidents 11/13/2026, 01:28

On the night of November 13, Volgograd and the surrounding region were hit by a massive drone attack, causing a fire at a local oil refinery. Eyewitnesses report explosions and air defense activity, but there is no official statement from the authorities yet.

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Zelenskyy announces meeting of 'Coalition of the Willing' in Berlin next week

Politics 11/12/2026, 22:10

Following multilateral talks in Dublin, Zelenskyy announced a meeting of the 'Coalition of the Willing' in Berlin next week. The focus is on air defense, energy, and security guarantees.

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Rutte confirms NATO's readiness to assist Ukraine with PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems

Politics 11/12/2026, 21:58

Following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Rutte, Zelenskyy announced that the Alliance is ready to help Ukraine with PAC-2 and PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems, amid shortages among European allies and mass attacks on energy infrastructure.

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AFU Air Force: On November 12, Air Defense Shot Down 124 Drones, Including 60 Jet-Powered

Politics 11/12/2026, 20:24

According to the AFU Air Force, on November 12, Ukraine's air defense shot down 124 drones, including 60 jet-powered ones, and two S8000 Banderol units during the day. 89 UAVs were intercepted at night.

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Starshield Speed Limit Active Across Entire Front Line: Kyiv Negotiating with US to Lift Cap

Politics 11/12/2026, 19:44

Chargé d'Affaires of Ukraine to the US Denys Senyk announced that the Starshield speed limit of 160 km/h is fully active across the entire front line. Kyiv is negotiating with SpaceX and the Pentagon to lift the cap.

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Contra-Drone Expert: Ballistics is the Only Real Threat to Kyiv's Bridges, and EW is Powerless Against It

Politics 11/12/2026, 13:58

Contra-Drone co-founder Timofiy Yurkov stated that ballistic missiles remain the only real threat to Kyiv's bridges, against which EW is powerless. The only effective interception requires expensive Patriot missiles; no cheap analogue is foreseen in the near future.

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Evolution of Russian Reconnaissance Drones: Mesh Networks, Orlans, and the Interceptor Threat

Technology 11/12/2026, 10:43

Serhiy Prytula Foundation expert Kyrylo Liukov explained how Russian reconnaissance drones began using mesh networks and relay systems, increasing reconnaissance range and accuracy. Orlan-10 and Orlan-30 pose the greatest threat.

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EW Dome Over Kyiv: How It Jams Shaheds and Why It Doesn't Protect the Entire City

Technology 11/12/2026, 10:21

Contra-Drone expert Tymofiy Yurkov explained how the EW dome over Kyiv works: it jams jet Shaheds and missiles, but protects only specific objects rather than the entire city.

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Nighttime Russian Attack on Ukraine: Ballistic Missiles, Zircon, and 123 Drones — How Air Defense Repelled the Strike

Politics 11/12/2026, 08:32

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with ballistic and anti-ship missiles and 123 attack drones. Impacts were recorded at 17 locations; air defense repelled the attack, and some drones remained in the air.

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Italy has exhausted Aster missile stocks, prepares aid package for Ukraine without anti-aircraft munitions

Politics 11/11/2026, 21:24

Italy has exhausted its stock of Aster missiles for Ukraine: Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that munitions must remain in national reserves. Rome's new aid package shifts focus toward generators and energy infrastructure repairs.

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About 200 PAC-3 missiles in Europe and some already in Kyiv: How Patriot stockpiles are building up amid Pentagon promises

Politics 11/11/2026, 15:02

An aviation expert estimated Europe's PAC-3 missile stockpiles at approximately 200 units, some of which have already been transferred to Ukraine. Simultaneously, Berlin and Lockheed Martin are promoting interceptor production on European soil.

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Part of consumers in eight regions of Ukraine left without power after night attack

Incidents 11/11/2026, 10:42

Following a night drone and missile attack, part of consumers in eight regions of Ukraine were left without power. The most difficult situation is in Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Odesa regions.

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Night Attack on Ukraine: 163 Drones and Kh-59/69 Missile from the Black Sea — How Air Defense Repelled the Strike

Politics 11/11/2026, 08:36

On the night of November 11, Russia attacked Ukraine with 163 drones and a Kh-59/69 missile from the Black Sea. Air defense destroyed some targets, impacts were recorded at 17 locations, and debris at seven.

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Ukraine Asks for a 'Winter Package' of 300 Patriot Missiles, but Approved Deal for 500 PAC-3 MSE May Stretch Until 2030

Politics 11/11/2026, 07:08

Ukraine is asking partners for a 'winter package' of 300 Patriot missiles, but a US-approved deal for 500 PAC-3 MSEs, according to Politico, may only materialize after 2030. European countries have largely exhausted their operational supply capabilities.

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Sybiha After G7 Meeting Calls for Strengthening Ukraine's Air Defense, Sanctions Against Russia, and Maintaining Sports Restrictions

Politics 11/11/2026, 05:48

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, following the G7 foreign ministers' meeting, called for strengthening air defense, energy assistance, and sanctions against Russia, and urged barring Russian and Belarusian athletes from tournaments.

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NATO Summit in Ankara: Declaration Supporting Ukraine and Friction over Iran and Greenland

Politics 11/11/2026, 01:45

The NATO summit in Ankara on July 7–8, 2026, concluded with a declaration supporting Ukraine and granting Kyiv a Patriot license, despite friction outlined by Trump over Iran and Greenland.

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Kyiv Region Tightens Blackout Regime: What This Means for Residents and the Link to Recent Russian Strikes

Politics 11/10/2026, 22:33

Following a Defense Council meeting, the Kyiv Regional Military Administration has instructed districts and communities to strengthen the blackout regime in cooperation with the business and municipal sectors. The decision follows Russian strikes on Pereiaslav and regional energy infrastructure in November 2026.

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Daytime Attack on November 10: Russia Uses 155 Drones, Including Banderoles, Air Defense Shoots Down 138 Targets

Politics 11/10/2026, 22:27

During the daytime hours of November 10, Russia attacked Ukraine with 155 drones, including Banderoles. According to preliminary air defense data, 124 UAVs and 14 Banderol/Dan-T were shot down, and combat work continues.

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