Ukraine Faces Setbacks in Kursk Amid Russian and North Korean Pressure

A Russian surveillance drone recently flew over the Aviatorskoe-Dnipro air base in Ukraine, identifying a MiG-29 fighter jet for destruction by an Iskander ballistic missile. This incident is part of a series of Russian strikes targeting Ukrainian air bases, resulting in significant losses for the Ukrainian air force, which is struggling to maintain its fleet amid continuous Russian surveillance and missile attacks. Despite receiving air-defense systems and new fighter jets from allies, Ukraine's air defenses remain insufficient to fully protect its airspace.