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F-16
Ukraine’s F-16s Excel in Air Defense but Long-Range Weapons Sorely Needed
A former Deputy Chief of Ukraine’s General Staff says the fighters can destroy cruise missiles and Shahed drones but don’t have weapons capable of ability to taking on long-range Russian targets.
Dec. 12, 2024
Social media
‘Come Back Alive’ Project Hornet Enhances Ukraine’s Air Defense Assets
The charitable foundation has financed the modernization of all of Ukraine’s Soviet-era 9K33 Osa wheeled surface-to-air missile systems (SAMs) at a cost of only $340,000.
Dec. 12, 2024
HUR
Syrian Rebels Capture More Hi-Tech Booty Abandoned by Retreating Russians
Russian milbloggers are bemoaning the quantities of modern military kit left behind by Russian forces in Syria, the latest being a ‘state of the art’ air defense radar.
Dec. 5, 2024
NATO
Kyiv Calls on NATO for 20 Advanced Air Defense Systems to Defend Power Grid
Sybiha emphasized the urgent need for at least 20 additional air defense systems, including Hawk, NASAMS, and IRIS-T, to help Ukraine prevent a potential blackout.
Dec. 3, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘The Medicine Is More Harmful Than the Disease’ – Ukraine at War Update for Nov. 29
After Moscow’s latest strikes on Ukraine’s power grid, Biden drives home a message of urgency; More drone attacks on Kyiv; As Russian economy goes into full meltdown, oligarchs are furious.
Nov. 29, 2024
NATO
Washington Responds to Russian Threats to Target US Base in Poland
The White House says it takes Moscow’s threats seriously after Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the base has been “included on the list of priority targets for potential strikes.”
Nov. 27, 2024
Russia
Ukrainian Drones Hit Kaluga Oil Depot, Locals React With Humor, Enthusiasm
HUR drones hit a fuel depot in Kaluga, Russia, sparking massive explosions and fire. Local videos show air defenses failing to stop the precision strikes.
Nov. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Reports Destruction of Russian S-400 System in Kursk
The S-400 surface-to-air missile system is considered roughly equivalent to the American-made Patriot air-defense system
Nov. 24, 2024
ANALYSIS: Russia’s Air Defense Problems Are Growing
Many Russians have gone into panic mode as they watch Ukrainian drones hit targets in Russia almost at will.
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