Keywords: Air defense


Ukrainian drones hit Russian oil depot, sparking major fire

Ukrainian drones launched widespread nighttime strikes on Russian oil facilities and industrial sites across more than 20 regions overnight from January 5 to 6, igniting fires at key energy infrastructure and prompting Moscow to activate air defenses throughout its western territories. In the Lipetsk......

Ukraine launches massive drone assault on Moscow, closing airports

Ukrainian forces unleashed one of their largest drone barrages on Moscow and surrounding Russian regions late on January 3 and overnight into January 4, prompting temporary shutdowns of two major airports and widespread flight disruptions in the capital. Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting......

Ukraine destroys rare Russian S-350 radar in Donbass

Ukrainian drone operators launched coordinated strikes on high-value Russian air defense systems in the occupied Donetsk region on January 1, obliterating a scarce S-350 Vityaz radar and multiple launchers. These precise attacks have notably eroded Moscow's defensive shield across eastern Ukraine.......

Polish airports resume operations after overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine prompt air defense alert

Two airports in southeastern Poland reopened early Saturday after a brief overnight closure prompted by military activity in response to renewed Russian attacks on Ukraine. Rzeszów and Lublin airports resumed normal flight operations following a temporary suspension as Polish and allied jets carried......

Russian forces intensify air assaults on Kyiv amid escalating winter offensive

Kyiv came under one of the heaviest missile and drone attacks in months as Russian forces launched a large-scale overnight assault on the Ukrainian capital early Saturday. The city’s air defense systems were activated across multiple districts while loud explosions were reported in residential......

Poland scrambles fighter jets after Russian strikes near its border

Poland placed its air defense forces on high alert on Tuesday after Russian airstrikes hit western Ukraine close to the Polish frontier. The Polish Armed Forces said fighter jets were launched and air surveillance intensified to secure national airspace and monitor activity near the conflict zone. According......

Ukraine cripples Russian radar network in Crimea air defense strikes

Ukrainian forces have carried out a coordinated offensive targeting Russian air defense infrastructure in occupied Crimea, dealing a major blow to Moscow's detection and tracking capabilities across the peninsula. The attack marks one of Kyiv’s most precise and consequential operations in recent......

Switzerland reduces planned F-35 purchases amid rising costs

Switzerland has decided to scale back its planned acquisition of F-35 fighter jets after a sharp increase in procurement costs, the federal government announced, citing the need to remain within the budget approved by voters. Initially, Switzerland had planned to purchase 36 Lockheed Martin F-35 aircraft.......

Ukrainian strike destroys Russian transport plane and critical radar systems in Crimea

Ukrainian intelligence forces executed a precision drone operation targeting Russian military assets in occupied Crimea, eliminating a transport aircraft and sophisticated radar installations that form the backbone of Moscow's air defense network on the peninsula. The operation unfolded between......