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Drones
Ukraine Forms New Drone, Assault and Air Defense Regiments in National Guard
The Interior Ministry announced the creation of new combat units within the National Guard corps, including drone, assault and air-defense regiments.
March 10, 2026
Germany
Ukraine to Receive New Batch of Patriot Missiles from European Partners
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has secured roughly 30 of the latest PAC-3 interceptors from European allies, with Germany adding five from its own Bundeswehr stockpiles.
March 10, 2026
Patriot
Ukraine Received Only About 600 Patriot Interceptor Missiles During War
Ukraine relies heavily on US-made Patriot air defense systems to counter Russia’s ballistic missile attacks on its infrastructure and other civilian targets.
March 9, 2026
Zelensky
Kyiv to Deploy Drone Specialists to Middle East as Zelensky Floats Missile Trade
Zelensky proposed that the Gulf states exchange air defense missiles for Ukrainian drone-interception technology, and has reportedly sent drone specialists to help the US protect bases in Jordan.
March 9, 2026
Drones
‘Air Defense Zoo’: Ukraine Hits 4 Russian SAM Systems Overnight
Unmanned Systems Forces say drones struck four Russian surface-to-air missile defense systems overnight, including a Buk and S-300V, in Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions.
March 7, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s F-16 Jets Ran Short of US-Made Missiles for Weeks
Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets were reportedly left without air-to-air missiles for three weeks late last year, highlighting the vulnerability of Kyiv’s air defenses amid continued Russian strikes.
March 5, 2026
Air Defenses
Ukraine Claims $1B S-400 Strike in Belgorod, Says It Weakened Air Defense in Kharkiv Sector
A nearly minute-long video shows drones approaching the Russian air defense system, followed by the dropping of two munitions and a powerful explosion with visible fire.
March 4, 2026
Drones
Russian Helicopter Reportedly Shot Down by ‘Friendly Fire’ During Ukrainian Drone Attack in Rostov
Russia’s Ministry of Defense has not confirmed the loss of a helicopter, saying only that 34 Ukrainian drones were shot down over the Rostov region overnight.
March 4, 2026
Zelensky Gives Officials One Week to Finalize Patriot Deal, Or Face Personnel ‘Conclusions’
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian officials have one week to complete preparations for a Patriot air defense contract, warning that delays could lead to serious personnel decisions.
June 3, 2026
