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Russia conducted a "massive attack" on Kyiv and surrounding regions, including Odesa and Chernihiv, using various missile types and drones, resulting in at least 12 deaths and 40 injuries, with 18 people hospitalized in Kyiv.
Are Ukraine's Protective Shields Fading Away?
The Russian spring offensive in 2026 has brought terror to Kiev and other parts of Ukraine, but Vladimir Putin's military gains are limited. The European military aid to Ukraine has been slow, and the country lacks strategic air defense. To stop attacks effectively, Ukrai…
Russia's air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 822 Ukrainian drones across the country. The attack resulted in civilian casualties, with five people killed in a residential area and another person dying in the Belgorod region.
A senior officer of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force says production and delivery of the country's air defense systems have continued without interruption after the 40-day US-Israeli aggression.
IRGC shoots down US MQ-9 drone over Hormozgan
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan, according to the IRGC's Public Relations Department. This comes after the Washington Post reported that the United States has lost 45 MQ-9 R…
Russian forces are now 20km away from Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk
Russian forces are now within 20km of Kramatorsk, a key Ukrainian city, following missile attacks on Kyiv that killed 17 people and overwhelmed Ukraine's air defenses. The UN reported July was the deadliest month for Ukrainian civilians since April 2022.
Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and surrounding areas killed at least 17 people and injured 27, damaging warehouses and other sites. Ukraine was unable to intercept any of the ballistic missiles, prompting President Zelenskyy to call for more advanced air defence systems.
Russia pounds Kyiv, kills 10 as Ukraine appeals for Patriot interceptors
Russia pounded Kyiv and the region in a heavy ballistic missile attack early on Saturday, killing 10 people, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that Ukraine had run out of interceptor missiles for its U.S. Patriot air defense systems.
Russia hits Ukrainian capital with ballistic missiles and drones killing 3 and wounding over a dozen
At least three people were killed and over a dozen others injured after Russia launched an intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Kyiv overnight into Saturday, local authorities said.
Iran's Army Air Defense Force has shot down a hostile suicide drone over the northwestern province of East Azerbaijan. The drone was intercepted at 18:30 local time and destroyed under the command of the unified national air defense network.
Ukraine's Allies Pledge Jets, Missiles, and Anti-Ballistic Shield at Paris Summit
Ukraine's allies announced additional air defense support for Kyiv at a summit in Paris, including 16 Rafale jets and anti-ballistic missiles, as part of efforts to increase pressure on Russia to end the war.
Kongsberg Gruppen ASA (KBGGY) presented its second quarter results, highlighting high activity levels in new orders and production facilities. The company signed significant new contracts and made key deliveries to customers.
Iran's air defense commander highlights the country's self-reliance in its equipment, stating all damaged gear will be replaced soon.