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Russia, Ukraine Trade Aerial Attacks Amid Escalation Fears
Russia said Monday its air defences had shot down eight ballistic missiles fired by Ukraine, amid heightened tensions over Kyiv's use of Western-supplied long-range arms against Russia.
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Russia Launches New Drones Barrage On Ukraine, Kyiv Shoots Down 72
Russia launched a new overnight drone attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Saturday, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to issue a fresh appeal for more air defence and long-range capabilities.
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Zelensky Acknowledges Army Operation In Russia's Kursk Region For 1st Time
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged for the first time on Saturday that Ukrainian forces were fighting in Russia's Kursk region and said the operation was part of Kyiv's drive to restore justice after Russia's 2022 invasion.
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Russia's Latest Generation Fighter Jet Su-57 Hit For First Time, Claims Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have for the first time hit a latest-generation Russian Su-57 fighter jet at an air base inside Russia, Kyiv's GUR defence intelligence agency said on Sunday, showing satellite pictures which it said confirmed the strike.
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11 Killed, 20 Injured In Russian Strike On Ukrainian City
Russia-Ukraine War: A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernigiv Wednesday killed 11 people and 20 wounded more, as Kyiv again sounded the alarm over shortages in its air defence capabilities.
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Ukraine "Simply Cannot Wait" For More Air Defence: NATO Chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said Ukraine "simply cannot wait" for more air defences as Kyiv pleads with Western allies to step up deliveries to stave off Russia's attacks.
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Russian Attacks Kill 3 In Ukraine As Kyiv Calls For More Air Defences
Russian attacks on eastern and southern Ukraine killed at least three people on Wednesday, officials said, as Kyiv called for more Patriot air defence systems to battle a surge in missile strikes.
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Russia Launches 28 Attack Drones At Ukraine Overnight, Kyiv Says 21 Destroyed
Russia launched 28 attack drones and three cruise missiles at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's air force said on Sunday, adding that its air defence systems destroyed 21 of the drones.
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NATO, Ukraine To Discuss Air Defence Next Week As Russia Intensifies Strikes
Ambassadors from NATO and Ukraine will hold a special meeting next week as Kyiv urges faster deliveries of air defences after mounting Russian strikes, the alliance said Thursday.
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Explosion Heard In Ukraine's Capital, Air Alerts Issued, Says Mayor
Explosions were heard in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday, its mayor said, while authorities issued countrywide air alerts as Russian missiles struck several other cities.
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Ukraine Says Shot Down 35 Drones Launched By Russia Overnight
Ukraine said Thursday that air defence systems in the capital Kyiv and other locations across the country had downed dozens of Iranian-designed drones launched by Russian forces in Moscow's latest overnight barrage.
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Ukraine, US Agree To Launch Joint Weapons Production, Says Zelensky
Ukraine and the United States have agreed to launch joint weapons production in a step that will enable Kyiv to start producing air defence systems, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday as he wrapped up a visit to the U.S.
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Ukraine's Kyiv Targeted In Overnight Drone Attack, First In 12 Days
Russia has attacked Kyiv in an overnight drone attack after a 12-day break, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, with air defence forces destroying all targets.
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US Approves $285 Million Sale Of Air Defence System To Ukraine
The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defense system and related equipment to Ukraine as Kyiv seeks to boost protection against Russian strikes.
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Shot Down 29 Of 30 Russian Missiles Overnight, Says Ukraine
Ukraine said Thursday its air defence forces had shot down 29 out of 30 Russian cruise missiles fired overnight, in an attack that targeted Kyiv and other regions.
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Russia, Ukraine Trade Aerial Attacks Amid Escalation Fears
Russia said Monday its air defences had shot down eight ballistic missiles fired by Ukraine, amid heightened tensions over Kyiv's use of Western-supplied long-range arms against Russia.
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Russia Launches New Drones Barrage On Ukraine, Kyiv Shoots Down 72
Russia launched a new overnight drone attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities on Saturday, prompting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to issue a fresh appeal for more air defence and long-range capabilities.
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Zelensky Acknowledges Army Operation In Russia's Kursk Region For 1st Time
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy acknowledged for the first time on Saturday that Ukrainian forces were fighting in Russia's Kursk region and said the operation was part of Kyiv's drive to restore justice after Russia's 2022 invasion.
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Russia's Latest Generation Fighter Jet Su-57 Hit For First Time, Claims Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have for the first time hit a latest-generation Russian Su-57 fighter jet at an air base inside Russia, Kyiv's GUR defence intelligence agency said on Sunday, showing satellite pictures which it said confirmed the strike.
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11 Killed, 20 Injured In Russian Strike On Ukrainian City
Russia-Ukraine War: A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernigiv Wednesday killed 11 people and 20 wounded more, as Kyiv again sounded the alarm over shortages in its air defence capabilities.
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Ukraine "Simply Cannot Wait" For More Air Defence: NATO Chief
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said Ukraine "simply cannot wait" for more air defences as Kyiv pleads with Western allies to step up deliveries to stave off Russia's attacks.
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Russian Attacks Kill 3 In Ukraine As Kyiv Calls For More Air Defences
Russian attacks on eastern and southern Ukraine killed at least three people on Wednesday, officials said, as Kyiv called for more Patriot air defence systems to battle a surge in missile strikes.
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Russia Launches 28 Attack Drones At Ukraine Overnight, Kyiv Says 21 Destroyed
Russia launched 28 attack drones and three cruise missiles at Ukraine overnight, Ukraine's air force said on Sunday, adding that its air defence systems destroyed 21 of the drones.
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NATO, Ukraine To Discuss Air Defence Next Week As Russia Intensifies Strikes
Ambassadors from NATO and Ukraine will hold a special meeting next week as Kyiv urges faster deliveries of air defences after mounting Russian strikes, the alliance said Thursday.
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Explosion Heard In Ukraine's Capital, Air Alerts Issued, Says Mayor
Explosions were heard in Ukraine's capital Kyiv on Friday, its mayor said, while authorities issued countrywide air alerts as Russian missiles struck several other cities.
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Ukraine Says Shot Down 35 Drones Launched By Russia Overnight
Ukraine said Thursday that air defence systems in the capital Kyiv and other locations across the country had downed dozens of Iranian-designed drones launched by Russian forces in Moscow's latest overnight barrage.
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Ukraine, US Agree To Launch Joint Weapons Production, Says Zelensky
Ukraine and the United States have agreed to launch joint weapons production in a step that will enable Kyiv to start producing air defence systems, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday as he wrapped up a visit to the U.S.
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Ukraine's Kyiv Targeted In Overnight Drone Attack, First In 12 Days
Russia has attacked Kyiv in an overnight drone attack after a 12-day break, Ukrainian officials said Sunday, with air defence forces destroying all targets.
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US Approves $285 Million Sale Of Air Defence System To Ukraine
The United States on Wednesday announced the approval of a $285 million sale of a NASAMS air defense system and related equipment to Ukraine as Kyiv seeks to boost protection against Russian strikes.
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Shot Down 29 Of 30 Russian Missiles Overnight, Says Ukraine
Ukraine said Thursday its air defence forces had shot down 29 out of 30 Russian cruise missiles fired overnight, in an attack that targeted Kyiv and other regions.
