Tag: #Air Defense

Von der Leyen: Russia is 'revenge-attacking' civilians; EU bets on Ukraine's anti-ballistic defense

Politics 08/21/2026, 05:59

Von der Leyen stated that Russia is 'taking revenge' with strikes on civilians because, in her assessment, it is losing the war. The EU is increasing support for Ukraine's anti-ballistic potential against the backdrop of attacks on the night of August 20.

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Russia delivers new batch of Pantsir-S SAM systems and stationary Pantsir-SMD: what is known about the upgrade

Politics 08/21/2026, 00:32

Russian military forces have received a new batch of Pantsir-S SAM systems and stationary Pantsir-SMD/SMP complexes with a combined ammunition load of up to 48 missiles. The delivery occurs against the backdrop of reports of Ukrainian drone strikes on air defense assets in Crimea and the south.

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Border guards shot down a Russian cruise missile with a machine gun: the target was heading for Kyiv

Incidents 08/20/2026, 23:17

On the night of August 20, Ukrainian border guards in the Kyiv region shot down a Russian cruise missile with a machine gun. The target was heading for Kyiv and fell outside populated areas, causing no harm.

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"Every ballistic missile is an act of barbarism": Sibiga demands urgent transfer of interceptors from allies after night strike on Kyiv

Politics 08/20/2026, 19:53

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sibiga, following a massive missile strike on Kyiv that killed 12 people, urged allies to urgently transfer interceptors and air defense systems.

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Night Attack on Kyiv Region: Air Defense Reports Hundreds of Targets Shot Down, but Strikes Confirmed at 28 Locations

Incidents 08/20/2026, 18:46

On the night of August 20, Russia launched a massive missile and drone strike, with Kyiv Oblast as the main target. Air defense reported hundreds of targets shot down, but strikes were confirmed at 28 locations, and thousands of homes in Kyiv were left without power.

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Drones Strike Moldova Border Crossing in Odesa Oblast: Night Attack on Kyiv Kills 13

Politics 08/20/2026, 18:38

Russian drones attacked a border crossing point on the border with Moldova in Odesa Oblast in the night of August 20. The night combined strike on Kyiv killed 13 people, with dozens injured.

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Jet-Powered Shahed at 850 km: Russia Tests New Corridors Over Western Ukraine

Incidents 08/20/2026, 07:24

A Russian jet-powered UAV flew over Ukraine for more than 850 km, reaching the western oblasts. According to eRadar, Moscow is testing new penetration corridors and expanding the range of its aircraft.

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Strike on Samara at 900 km: Tactics for bypassing air defense and analysis of systems that attacked the Progress Rocket and Space Center

Opinions 08/19/2026, 17:29

Analytical review of the strike on the RSC "Progress" in Samara: the use of low-altitude flight tactics along the Volga riverbed and the application of long-range systems of the "Flamingo" type to bypass air defense.

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Jet-powered 'Shaheds' and interception tactics: 7th Air Assault Corps on the new threat and countermeasures

Politics 08/19/2026, 17:09

Colonel Artem Skuratovsky, Head of the Air Defense Department of the 7th Air Assault Corps, spoke about the interception of new jet-powered 'Geran-3' drones and confirmed the effectiveness of the comprehensive Ukrainian air defense tactics.

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UAV Attack on Dzerzhinsk on August 19: Route, 900 km Range, and Drone Types

Incidents 08/19/2026, 14:50

On the night of August 19, 2026, UAVs covered 900 km and attacked Dzerzhinsk. Experts analyze air defense evasion routes and the types of drones capable of such flights.

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Greece sets condition for transferring S-300 missiles to Ukraine: Athens demands replacement and fears Moscow

Politics 08/19/2026, 10:50

Greece refused to transfer S-300 missiles to Ukraine without receiving a full replacement, citing the need to deter Turkey and fears of Russia's reaction.

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Massive attack from six directions: how Ukraine's air defense repelled Russia's night strike on August 19

Politics 08/19/2026, 09:55

On the night of August 19, Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine from six directions. Air defense shot down 56 targets, but hits were recorded in 10 locations, energy facilities were damaged, and people were injured in Zaporizhzhia.

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Second night of attacks: Moscow under drone strike, airports closed, number of downed UAVs rises

Incidents 08/19/2026, 09:00

Moscow is under massive drone attacks for the second day in a row: more than 20 UAVs shot down, airports restricted operations, fires recorded at warehouses and industrial facilities.

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Defense line breakthrough: Jet drones reach western Ukraine for the first time, covering 900 km

Politics 08/18/2026, 20:49

🚨 Jet drones reach western Ukraine for the first time, flying 900 km! 🇺🇦 Today, August 18, 2026, an unprecedented flight of Russian UAVs through Vinnytsia, Ternopil, and Rivne region was recorded. Experts link this to the implementation of mesh networks and new "Geran-4/5" models. Explosions were also recorded in Kyiv and Brovary. 🚀🔥 #Ukraine #Drones #Geran #MilitarySituation

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Massive Attack: Russia Sent 147 Drones to Ukraine, Air Defense Shot Down 111 Targets

Incidents 08/18/2026, 08:49

🚨 Night Attack: RF Sent 147 Drones, Air Defense Shot Down 111 On the night of August 18, 2026, Ukraine repelled a massive attack. The enemy used drones towards Donetsk, Crimea, and the border. Air defense is working effectively, but the threat remains. The enemy also showed new BM-35 drones. #Ukraine #AirDefense #Drones #War

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Tactical Shift: Russia Moves to Mass Production of Jet Drones, Phasing Out Piston 'Shaheds'

Politics 08/17/2026, 14:05

🚀 Russia changes tactics: mass transition to jet drones. Experts explain why 'Shaheds' are becoming a thing of the past and why the new 'Bandera' drones are dangerous for Ukrainian air defense. 📉 The decline in effectiveness of old models forces Russia to seek new solutions. 🇨🇳 Dependence on Chinese engines and composites remains the main bottleneck. #Ukraine #Russia #Drones #AirDefense #War2026

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Massive Attack: Ukraine's Air Defense Shot Down Over 100 Drones During Russia's Night Strike

Incidents 08/17/2026, 09:12

🚨 Massive Russian Attack: Ukraine's Air Defense shot down 106 out of 128 drones. The enemy used "Shahed" and "Gerber" drones from Kursk, Orel, and occupied Donbas. Impacts recorded at 14 locations. Air raid alert continues! #Ukraine #AirDefense #RussianAttack

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Massive Attack: Russia Strikes Ukraine with 152 Drones on the Night of August 15

Incidents 08/15/2026, 09:42

🚨 Massive Attack: Russia Strikes Ukraine with 152 Drones On the night of August 15, the Armed Forces of Ukraine repelled an unprecedented strike. 124 targets were shot down, but there are casualties. 📍 Marganets: a child died, 11 injured. 📍 Zaporizhzhia: fire at the "Epitsentr" shopping center. 📍 Odesa: attack on a factory. #Ukraine #AirDefense #War2026

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