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Drone Nearly Hits Zelenskyy’s Moldova-to-Oslo Flight Ahead of Norway’s King Harald V Funeral
world1 month ago

Drone Nearly Hits Zelenskyy’s Moldova-to-Oslo Flight Ahead of Norway’s King Harald V Funeral

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s Moldova-to-Oslo trip for King Harald V’s funeral was reportedly nearly hit by a drone, according to Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store. Zelenskyy told Store the night had been difficult, with updates on missile strikes, as Oslo discussed potential Norwegian air-defense and civilian aid for Ukraine; he then headed to Canada. Norway and Ukraine are exploring air-defense options and possible industrial partnerships to bolster Kyiv’s defenses.

via Euronews.com|
#air-defence#drone#king-harald-v
EU Poised to Fund Ukraine’s Patriot Air Defences Through Support Loan
europe1 month ago

EU Poised to Fund Ukraine’s Patriot Air Defences Through Support Loan

Ukraine has filed a new request to finance air defences—including PAC-3 Patriot missiles—via the EU's Support Loan, with roughly €60 billion of the €90 billion earmarked for military equipment through 2027; to date €22.1 billion has been approved and €8.35 billion disbursed. The loan prioritizes European manufacturers, but a derogation can allow foreign-made gear; Kyiv reportedly seeks about €2 billion for Patriot missiles. Zelenskyy has urged faster deliveries and says Kyiv needs roughly 300 interceptors this winter, while EU leaders call for a quicker, more integrated alert system and a stronger defense surge.

via euractiv.com|
#air-defence#eu#europe
UK pledges declassified missile tech to Ukraine as coalition ramps up support
world1 month ago

UK pledges declassified missile tech to Ukraine as coalition ramps up support

British PM Andy Burnham vowed to declassify missile-related information and have MBDA share details on UK-made SCALP components to help Ukraine assemble long-range missiles. Zelenskyy urged allies to bolster air defence and cover a 2026 defence funding gap of 27 billion euros, while the Coalition of the Willing—co-chaired by Burnham with Macron, Meloni and Costa—pushed to increase military support and sanctions as Russia renewed strikes on Chernihiv and Odesa ahead of winter.

via The Guardian|
#air-defence#coalition-of-the-willing#missiles
Europe Stands with Ukraine on Independence Day as EU Boosts Military Aid
world1 month ago

Europe Stands with Ukraine on Independence Day as EU Boosts Military Aid

European leaders gathered in Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day as the EU announced a fresh €6.1 billion in military aid and called for stronger air defences before winter; UK, France and Germany joined remotely while US envoys were absent. Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine’s bid for independence and future EU membership amid intensified Russian strikes and a growing need for Patriot interceptors.

via Euronews.com|
#air-defence#diplomacy#eu
Unidentified projectile hits Poland as Russia expands Ukraine strikes
world2 months ago

Unidentified projectile hits Poland as Russia expands Ukraine strikes

An unidentified projectile crashed in Tarnawa-Kolonia, Poland (about 95 kilometers from the Ukrainian border) causing an explosion as Russia launched a broad, long-range attack across Ukraine. Polish authorities said it’s not yet clear if the object was Russian, while Ukraine reported missiles over western Ukraine and NATO jets have reacted to Russian strikes. The Ukrainian assault killed civilians in Kyiv and Kryvyi Rih, among other places, highlighting fears of escalation and heightened NATO involvement in the conflict.

via CNN|
#air-defence#missiles#nato
Ukraine hit by Russian strikes as eight killed, including children
world2 months ago

Ukraine hit by Russian strikes as eight killed, including children

Eight people were killed in Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, including two children in a Kryvyi Rih-area village after a ballistic missile hit a private house; casualties and damage were reported in Kyiv, Poltava and Lviv as attacks continued. Zelensky warned of a likely mass attack and urged readiness while seeking Patriot air-defence missiles after a meeting with Trump. Poland mobilised aircraft as a precaution amid the escalation, and there were separate attacks on a Wildberries warehouse in Penza, Russia.

via BBC|
#air-defence#casualties#russia
Kyiv Hit by Its Largest Ballistic Strike of the War
world2 months ago

Kyiv Hit by Its Largest Ballistic Strike of the War

Russia launched its largest ballistic missile assault on Kyiv since the war began, striking six districts, causing fatalities and multiple fires; Ukraine says 18 of 41 missiles were shot down amid a Patriot interceptor shortage, while drones hit Dnipropetrovsk and a passenger train in Zaporizhia as Kyiv pressed for stronger anti-ballistic defenses amid domestic tensions from a cabinet reshuffle.

via Al Jazeera|
#air-defence#ballistic-missiles#kyiv
Iran Launches Coordinated Gulf Offensive Amid US Strikes
world3 months ago

Iran Launches Coordinated Gulf Offensive Amid US Strikes

Iran fired waves of missiles and drones across the Gulf, targeting Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait, with claimed strikes in Jordan and Oman, after US airstrikes in Iran following an Iranian attack on a Cyprus-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar, the UAE and Bahrain reported interceptions and urged civilians to shelter, while Iran’s IRGC claimed hits on the Al-Udeid airbase and other facilities. CENTCOM said it destroyed about 140 targets in southern Iran in response. A sailor remains missing from the attacked vessel incident, signaling a major escalation in the Gulf crisis.

via Euronews.com|
#air-defence#gulf#iran
G7 Vows Sharper Ukraine Defenses and Harder Russia Sanctions
world3 months ago

G7 Vows Sharper Ukraine Defenses and Harder Russia Sanctions

At the G7 summit in Evian, leaders pledged to bolster Ukraine’s air defenses, speed up military production through expanded licenses, and intensify sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sectors; they also signaled support for the US-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and planned discussions on critical minerals and AI while pressing for a ceasefire in Lebanon.

via Al Jazeera|
#air-defence#g7#russia
Ukraine hit by mass Russian drone-missile assault as civilian toll climbs
world4 months ago

Ukraine hit by mass Russian drone-missile assault as civilian toll climbs

Ukraine says at least 18 people were killed and dozens wounded after a massive overnight Russian barrage of missiles and drones hit Kyiv and other cities, including Dnipro, Poltava, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia. Ukraine’s air force said it destroyed or suppressed hundreds of drones and missiles—40 missiles and 602 drones—while Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko reported six dead in the capital and multiple injuries. Casualties were also reported in Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions. Zelensky urged stronger European and US air defences, calling for Patriot missiles, as Moscow says the strikes targeted Ukraine’s military-industrial complex. Separately, drone incidents hit Russia near the border, including a Krasnodar refinery fire. The attack follows warnings of a potential large-scale offensive.

via Al Jazeera|
#air-defence#drones#missiles
UK Expands Gulf Shield With More Troops and Air Defences
world6 months ago

UK Expands Gulf Shield With More Troops and Air Defences

Britain unveiled new deployments of air-defence teams and missiles to the Middle East, taking UK personnel in the Gulf and Cyprus to about 1,000. The plan includes Sky Sabre missiles to Saudi Arabia, extended Typhoon jet coverage in Qatar, and additional LMM launchers to Bahrain plus Rapid Sentry missiles to Kuwait, all framed as defensive measures against Iranian attacks. Prime Minister Starmer stressed the UK would defend allies without committing ground forces, as Healey urged Gulf partners to continue coordinated defense and diplomacy.

via BBC|
#air-defence#gulf-security#iran