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09:39 19.05.2026
Ukraine shoots down 180 of 209 Russian drones overnight, hits recorded at 15 locations - Air Force

Ukraine shoots down 180 of 209 Russian drones overnight, hits recorded at 15 locations - Air Force

10:07 15.05.2026
One missile and 130 enemy drones shot down, strike UAVs hit 6 locations – Air Force

One missile and 130 enemy drones shot down, strike UAVs hit 6 locations – Air Force

13:36 14.05.2026
British defense secretary announces acceleration of air defense supplies to Ukraine after overnight attack

British defense secretary announces acceleration of air defense supplies to Ukraine after overnight attack

09:47 13.05.2026
Ukraine downs 111 out of 139 enemy UAVs, hits by 20 drones recorded at 13 locations

Ukraine downs 111 out of 139 enemy UAVs, hits by 20 drones recorded at 13 locations

17:37 11.05.2026
Ukrainian, Estonian FMs discuss deepening cooperation in air security

Ukrainian, Estonian FMs discuss deepening cooperation in air security

09:23 08.05.2026
Air defense neutralizes 56 of 67 drones overnight, hits recorded at 8 locations

Air defense neutralizes 56 of 67 drones overnight, hits recorded at 8 locations

15:03 07.05.2026
Efficiency of Ukrainian air defense in April exceeds 88%, but Patriot missiles for ballistics lacking – Ministry of Defense

Efficiency of Ukrainian air defense in April exceeds 88%, but Patriot missiles for ballistics lacking – Ministry of Defense

09:50 07.05.2026
Air defense eliminates 92 of 102 enemy drones, hits by eight drones recorded at six locations – Air Force

Air defense eliminates 92 of 102 enemy drones, hits by eight drones recorded at six locations – Air Force

17:33 06.05.2026
Zelenskyy: Relocation of Russian air defense to Moscow opens opportunities for long-range sanctions

Zelenskyy: Relocation of Russian air defense to Moscow opens opportunities for long-range sanctions

10:22 04.05.2026
Defense forces destroy 135 enemy UAVs, 14 drone hits recorded – Air Force

Defense forces destroy 135 enemy UAVs, 14 drone hits recorded – Air Force

11:46 02.05.2026
Air defense neutralizes 142 of 163 drones overnight, hits recorded at 12 locations

Air defense neutralizes 142 of 163 drones overnight, hits recorded at 12 locations

20:43 01.05.2026
Zelenskyy announces strengthening of air defense for Dnipro, Odesa

Zelenskyy announces strengthening of air defense for Dnipro, Odesa

19:39 01.05.2026
Sybiha on joint anti-ballistic air defense system with Europe: Additional meetings should be expected

Sybiha on joint anti-ballistic air defense system with Europe: Additional meetings should be expected

09:34 01.05.2026
Air defence eliminates 190 of 210 enemy drones, hits by 20 drones recorded at 14 locations – Air Force

Air defence eliminates 190 of 210 enemy drones, hits by 20 drones recorded at 14 locations – Air Force

09:39 30.04.2026
Air defense eliminates 172 of 206 enemy drones, but ballistic missile hit recorded

Air defense eliminates 172 of 206 enemy drones, but ballistic missile hit recorded

18:21 27.04.2026
Ukrainian BlueBird Tech opens production of air defense missiles

Ukrainian BlueBird Tech opens production of air defense missiles

12:31 27.04.2026
Air defence shoots down over 90% of drones – Zelenskyy

Air defence shoots down over 90% of drones – Zelenskyy

13:58 25.04.2026
Air Forces: 30 missiles, 580 enemy drones downed/suppressed overnight, 13 missiles, 36 strike drones hit targets

Air Forces: 30 missiles, 580 enemy drones downed/suppressed overnight, 13 missiles, 36 strike drones hit targets

20:23 23.04.2026
Fedorov: Ukraine first to systematically scale up remote control of interceptor drones over long distances

Fedorov: Ukraine first to systematically scale up remote control of interceptor drones over long distances

14:15 23.04.2026
Zelenskyy plans to discuss air defense system creation with Sweden

Zelenskyy plans to discuss air defense system creation with Sweden

09:41 22.04.2026
Air defense eliminates 189 of 215 enemy UAVs

Air defense eliminates 189 of 215 enemy UAVs

16:27 20.04.2026
Zelenskyy instructs AFU Air Force Commander to provide additional interceptors for 4 regions

Zelenskyy instructs AFU Air Force Commander to provide additional interceptors for 4 regions

16:14 17.04.2026
Zelenskyy: We communicate with partners daily for air defense and anti-ballistic systems

Zelenskyy: We communicate with partners daily for air defense and anti-ballistic systems

14:49 17.04.2026
Private air defense shoots down jet Shahed for first time at speed of 400+ km/h – Fedorov

Private air defense shoots down jet Shahed for first time at speed of 400+ km/h – Fedorov

09:25 17.04.2026
Air defense eliminates 147 out of 172 enemy drones, though some hits recorded

Air defense eliminates 147 out of 172 enemy drones, though some hits recorded

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