Air Force: Ukraine downs 13 Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian air defenses shot down 13 of the 14 Shahed-type attack drones launched during a Russian attack overnight on May 29, according to Ukraine's Air Force Commander, Mykola Oleshchuk.
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Netherlands wants to deliver Patriot system to Ukraine jointly with partners
The Netherlands has identified which partners could contribute parts and ammunition from their own stocks and called on them to contribute.
Defense Minister Umerov: Russia attacked Ukraine with 10,000 guided bombs this year
Russia typically uses laser-guided or satellite-guided KAB bombs, with payloads ranging from 250 to 1,500 kilograms, against Ukrainian military and civilian targets.
Borrell calls on Europe to increase air defense support in wake of Kharkiv attack
"These systematic Russian crimes against civilians and civilian infrastructure stress again the need for Europe to urgently ramp up support for air defense."
Kuleba calls for more Patriots, support for striking military targets in Russia after 'barbaric' attack on Kharkiv
After a Russia strike that killed at least four and injured at least 38, Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called on Ukraine's partners to "provide Ukraine with additional air defense and support for Ukrainian strikes on military targets in Russia" in a post on X on May 25.
Baltics, Poland, other countries agree to create 'drone wall'
"This is a completely new thing —a drone border from Norway to Poland, the purpose of which would be to protect our border with the help of drones and other technologies," said Lithuanian Interior Minister Agne Bilotaite.
German defense minister: Ukraine receives another Iris-T air defense system from Germany
"We have once again delivered Iris-T SLM and Iris-T SLS combined fire unit to Ukraine – a highly modern and well-proven medium and short-range air defense system, directly from German industry production," Boris Pistorius said.
Ukraine downs another Russian Su-25 fighter jet in second reported shoot-down in one day
It is reportedly the sixth Russian Su-25 jet that Ukraine has shot down this month.
Norway announces new $190 million package of military assistance for Ukraine
"We stand with and support Ukraine as long as necessary," said Norwegian Defense Minister Bjorn Arild Gram.
Kuleba calls for additional Patriots in wake of 'heinous attack' on Kharkiv
"This heinous attack must remind everyone around the world that Ukraine still urgently needs seven 'Patriot' systems," Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said on X, thanking Germany for pledging an additional system last month.
Official: Poland weighs shooting down Russian missiles near border
"This issue is being considered from a legal and technical point of view, but there are no decisions in this matter," Polish Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Pawel Wronski said.
Romanian President outlines condition of sending Ukraine Patriot system
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis stated that supplying a Patriot system to Ukraine must be approved by the Supreme Council of National Defense, and must not compromise Romania's air defense.
German FM in Kyiv: Germany's air defense initiative collects close to 1 billion euros
Upon her arrival, Baerbock underscored Ukraine's need for air defenses to help repel Russian aerial attacks. "That's why, together with Defense Minister (Boris) Pistorius, I launched a global initiative for more air defense. Almost a billion euros have now been raised to provide additional support for the Ukrainian air defense forces, and we are working intensively to ensure that there is even more," she said.
Several countries support Germany's initiative to find air defense equipment for Ukraine
A number of countries backed Germany's initiative to find air defense equipment for Kyiv at the 22nd Ramstein-format summit of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) on May 20.
Spain announces aid package for Ukraine containing Leopard tanks, Patriot missiles
The new package will contain the second batch of Leopard tanks, 155mm artillery shells, a new shipment of Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, anti-drone, optronic surveillance and tracking systems, and remote weapon turrets.
Tusk: Poland signs contract with European Investment Bank to join Sky Shield Initiative
According to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, the Polish government signed a contract with the European Investment Bank (EIB) worth 300 million euros (around $326 million) to construct its part of the pan-European air defense.
Zelensky: Ukraine only has 25% of needed air defense capabilities
Ukraine only has 25% of the air defense capabilities it needs to adequately repel Russian attacks, President Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with AFP on May 17.
Lithuania to supply Ukraine with 6 radars within German-led air defense initiative
The approximate date of the radars' arrival in Ukraine, as well as the amount of Lithuanian contribution, were not specified.
Denmark announces more than $815 million in new military assistance for Ukraine
"With today's donation, we meet Ukraine's urgent need for more air defense, artillery, and ammunition," said Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen.
Bloomberg: US considers sending additional Patriot battery to Ukraine, sources say
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is working to supply Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense battery to help the country repel Russian aerial attacks, Bloomberg reported on May 15, citing undisclosed sources.
Reuters: France to deliver additional air defense missiles, military aid shortly
France will deliver an unspecified number of air defense missiles, as well as additional military aid, over the coming days and weeks, Reuters reported on May 14.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 18 Russian drones
Ukrainian air defense units shot down all of the 18 Russian attack drones overnight on May 14, the Air Force said in its morning update. The drones were launched from the occupied Crimean peninsula.
Ambassador: Germany to supply Ukraine with another IRIS-T air defense system in May
Berlin will provide Kyiv with another IRIS-T air defense system in May, German Ambassador to Ukraine Martin Jager said on May 13.
German lawmakers suggest allies could protect sky over western Ukraine from NATO soil
"Defending the airspace over Ukraine from Poland and Romania should not be ruled out in the long term," said Anton Hofreiter from the ruling Green Party.
Canada pledges $56 million to German-led air defense initiative for Ukraine
"Through Canada's investment in Germany's Immediate Action on Air Defense Initiative, we are working together to provide Ukraine with the crucial air defense systems that it needs to protect its people," Canada's Defense Minister Blair said while hosting his German counterpart, Boris Pistorius, in Ottawa.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 17 Russian drones
Ukrainian air defense units destroyed 17 of 20 Shahed-type drones that Russia launched overnight, the Air Force reported on May 9.
President Iohannis: Romania open to discussing sending Patriot to Ukraine
Speaking in Washington after a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden, Klaus Iohannis said he would discuss the matter with his Supreme Defence Council.
Tusk: Europe must spend 'big money' so 'no world power will dare raise a hand against it'
Speaking at the European Economic Congress in the Polish city of Katowice, Donald Tusk called on countries to increase defense spending and once again raised the idea of building a common European air defense system.
Opinion: Will the renewed US support for Ukraine be enough?
New U.S.-supplied weapons and money are now on their way to Ukraine. Whether to provide additional military aid was a matter of debate for many months in the U.S. Congress. In the end, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson stared down the most right-wing elements
Update: Russian glide bomb attack injures 15 in downtown Kharkiv
Russian forces hit two sites in the residential area of Kharkiv as Ukraine marked Orthodox Easter.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 23 drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense units destroyed 23 of the 24 Shahed-type drones that Russia launched overnight, the Air Force reported on May 5.
Ukraine war latest: Kyiv may use British weapons to strike targets inside Russia, Cameron says
Key updates on May 3: * Ukraine may use British weapons to strike targets inside Russia, Cameron says * Military intelligence general: Chasiv Yar's fall probably a matter of time * Military intelligence carries out cyberattack in Russia's Tatarstan * Commander: Russia aims to completely occupy 3 oblasts in 2024 * Media: Italy to give
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