Tag: Air Defence
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Russia is sustaining attacks against Kyiv using ballistic missiles and high-speed jet-powered UAVs. Ukrainian air defence is facing compressed engagement timelines while Patriot interceptor availability remains a limiting factor. The operational significance is the continued integration of high-speed UAVs into mixed strike packages designed to complicate Ukrainian air-defence response. Source: Ukrainian Air Force; AP; corroborating…
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Russian forces launched a large overnight strike against Ukraine, with attacks reported against Kyiv and the surrounding region, energy infrastructure and port facilities in Izmail. Ukrainian officials reported civilian casualties and damage, while Romania and Poland scrambled military aircraft to protect their airspace during the attack. Russia said the strike targeted a communications centre in…
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Russian attacks struck multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Odesa and Chernihiv. Reporting indicates employment of high-speed jet-powered UAVs alongside the broader strike package. The technical significance lies in the higher speed and operating envelope, which can compress Ukrainian air-defence engagement timelines. Source: Ukrainian authorities and corroborating international and specialist reporting. Related Intelligence…
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How Ukraine is integrating sensors, C2 and low-cost interceptor UAVs to counter the evolving Shahed/Geran threat.
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Ukrainian forces reported a strike against a Russian P-18 Terek VHF early-warning radar in the occupied Donetsk region, together with an additional strike against an ammunition storage site in Sievierodonetsk. The radar contributes to air-surveillance and air-defence network operations. Independent battle-damage assessment remains unavailable. News Date: 25–26 September 2026Source: Ukrainian official military reporting and corroborating…
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News Date: 26 September 2026 Ukrainian forces reported a strike against a Russian P-18 Terek VHF early-warning radar in the occupied Donetsk region, alongside an additional strike against an ammunition storage site in Sievierodonetsk. Independent battle-damage assessment remains limited. Source: Ukrainian official military reporting and corroborating open-source reporting.
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News Date: 25–26 September 2026 Russia conducted another large-scale long-range strike campaign against Ukraine, employing approximately 295 UAVs and loitering munitions during the night of 24–25 September. Ukrainian reporting indicated that most were intercepted, while impacts were nevertheless recorded across multiple locations, including energy, logistics, port and telecommunications infrastructure. Additional strikes were reported on 26…
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Saudi-led coalition forces have reported intercepting two ballistic missiles and two unmanned aerial vehicles launched by Houthi forces toward Saudi territory. The attacks form part of renewed Houthi missile and UAV activity affecting Saudi Arabia and the wider regional security environment. The incidents are particularly relevant for assessing the operational tempo of Houthi long-range strike…
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Ukraine has reported strikes against a Russian 35N6 Kasta radar, a P-18 surveillance radar and a site used for UAV storage, preparation and launch in Russian-occupied territory. Independent reporting confirms that the radar sites were targeted, although a complete independent battle-damage assessment is not yet available. If significantly damaged or destroyed, the radar losses could…
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The United States is moving to commit the remaining funds from a $400 million Ukraine assistance package, but the equipment covered does not include Patriot air-defence interceptors. Initial deliveries include offensive weapons and equipment as well as spare parts for armoured vehicles. The absence of additional Patriot interceptors is operationally significant as Ukraine continues to…