#Shahed

Zelensky: Two Ukrainian Companies Successfully Complete Combat Tests of 'Shahed' Interceptor Drones

Politics 09/19/2026, 17:33

Zelensky stated at the C8 summit that two Ukrainian companies successfully completed combat tests of interceptor drones and shot down a jet-powered 'Shahed.' Contracts for mass production are being prepared, with 67 companies working on the interceptors.

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Night wave of 80 drones: Ukraine's air defense suppressed 63 aircraft by morning, attack ongoing

Politics 09/16/2026, 17:46

Overnight, Russia sent 80 drones of various types, including Shahed and "Herbers," to different regions of Ukraine. By 08:00, air defense forces destroyed or suppressed 63 aircraft; the air attack is ongoing.

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Ukraine Races to Build Interceptors Against Jet-Powered Shaheds: July Failures, Loss of Initiative, and First Successful Test on September 15

Politics 09/16/2026, 10:59

Ukraine is testing new interceptor drones against jet-powered Shaheds, but the July trials ended in failures and crashes. The Air Force offers an optimistic outlook, and on September 15 the first successful interception was recorded.

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Zelensky: Testing of new interceptors for jet-powered Shaheds is underway at an accelerated pace, Freyja to launch

Politics 09/14/2026, 22:52

Zelensky stated that testing of new interceptors for jet-powered Shaheds is underway at an accelerated pace, and the first stage of testing the Freyja system will soon begin. Kyiv is demanding joint production of air defense systems from its partners.

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Ignat: enemy is preparing a new wave of drone strikes on Ukraine from multiple directions

Politics 09/14/2026, 11:11

Yuriy Ignat, spokesperson for the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, warned of a new wave of drone strikes on Ukraine from multiple directions. According to him, the enemy is actively using non-jet Shaheds against the western regions.

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Iran Requested Modernized 'Geran' Drones from Russia for Strikes on the US and Israel

Politics 09/13/2026, 20:12

The Financial Times reports that Iran requested modernized jet-powered 'Geran' drones from Russia for strikes on the US and Israel; Kyiv acknowledges a shortage of means to intercept them.

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Shahed drone violates Moldovan airspace: departure of Zelensky's aircraft delayed at Chisinau airport

Politics 09/10/2026, 09:13

On September 8, a Russian Shahed drone violated Moldovan airspace, prompting the temporary closure of the country's sky. At that time, the departure of Zelensky's aircraft was delayed at Chisinau Airport.

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Drone Struck the "We – Ukraine" TV Channel Building in Kyiv During a Live Broadcast

Incidents 09/08/2026, 14:51

In Kyiv, a drone struck the building of the "We – Ukraine" TV channel during a live telethon broadcast. The structure was partially destroyed, there are casualties, and their number, according to Zelenskyy, may still grow.

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"Shaheds" strike Kiev–Sumy train: train stopped in advance, 90 passengers evacuated

Incidents 09/08/2026, 10:44

Two Russian "Shahed" drones attacked the Kiev–Sumy passenger train as it approached the station. The train was stopped in advance, and 90 passengers were evacuated by bus; according to preliminary data, there are no casualties.

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Drone Hits Sixth Floor of Apartment Building in Kharkiv: Mayor Confirms Casualty

Incidents 09/08/2026, 01:44

On the evening of September 7, a Russian combat drone hit a multi-story building in the Kyiv district of Kharkiv at the level of the sixth floor. Mayor Ihor Terekhov confirmed one casualty.

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Russia Prepares a New Wave of Jet-Powered Drones Exceeding 320 km/h: Tens of Thousands of Units Planned for 2027

Politics 09/06/2026, 12:58

The Ukrainian President's advisor stated that Russia is ramping up production of jet-powered drones exceeding 320 km/h: about 2,500 units were launched in August, and Moscow plans tens of thousands of new machines and cruise missiles for 2027.

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Night Attack from Five Directions: How Ukraine's Air Defense Repelled a Strike of 108 Drones

Politics 09/06/2026, 10:20

On the night of 6 September, Russia deployed 108 drones against Ukraine from five directions. Air defense shot down 82 UAVs and 6 S8000 "Bandrol" drones; impacts were recorded at 11 locations, and the attack was still ongoing at the time of the report.

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"Shaheds" strike a passenger train in Kherson Oblast: UZ railway worker injured, two locomotives damaged

Incidents 09/05/2026, 14:57

At noon on September 5, Russian "Shahed" strike drones attacked a passenger train heading to Kherson. One railway worker was injured and two locomotives were damaged.

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Strike on the head of SBU's office: Ukrainian experts identified the 'Geran-4' and tracked the drone's route from a height of 7 kilometers

Incidents 09/05/2026, 13:12

After a drone strike on the office of the head of the SBU in Kyiv, Ukrainian experts identified the debris as a 'Geran-4', while air defense systems recorded a route from Donetsk at an altitude of over 7 km. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry called the attack a rejection of diplomacy by Moscow.

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Slovakia Recalls Russian Ambassador After Drone Strike on SBU Building in Kyiv: Blahar Calls for Restraint

Politics 09/05/2026, 01:59

A Russian drone attacked the SBU building in central Kyiv near the Slovak consulate. Slovak Foreign Minister Júraj Blahar condemned the strike and summoned the Russian ambassador, calling for restraint from both sides.

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Jet-Powered Terror: Why the 600 km/h 'Geran-5' Is Breaking Ukraine's Air Defense and What the AFU Is Doing About It

Politics 09/04/2026, 23:41

Russia has shifted to the mass deployment of jet-powered drones 'Geran-4' and 'Geran-5' with speeds up to 600 km/h. Their interception effectiveness is only about 60%, compared to 90% for classic 'Shaheds'. Ukraine is searching for new solutions.

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Jet-Powered Terror: How Russia Is Restructuring Its Drone Campaign for Autumn and Why Turbine-Powered 'Geran' Drones Are Harder to Shoot Down

Politics 09/04/2026, 17:14

Since August 27, Russia has been carrying out continuous strikes on Kyiv with jet-powered 'Geran-4' and 'Geran-5' drones, and by November it plans to raise their share in attacks to 80%. The main bottleneck remains Chinese turbojet engines.

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Why jet-powered Shaheds are hard to shoot down: what actually works in Ukraine's air defense

Technology 09/04/2026, 15:04

Kirill Lyukov, head of the drone technologies department at the Prytula Foundation, explained why jet-powered Shaheds are hard to shoot down and which air defense means actually work against them.

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