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UK, France ‘re-announce’ anti-missile technology for Ukraine: ‘None will be online for years’
UK and France have re-announced their commitment to providing anti-missile technology to Ukraine, but experts warn that the coalition is failing to address Kyiv's most urgent problem: air defence.
Ukraine Backers Gather as Russian Attacks Escalate, Air Defence Runs Low
Ukraine hosts a meeting of its key European backers to press for air-defence supplies and more pressure on Moscow, with Russian attacks killing more civilians than at any time since the first months of the invasion.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed the extent of the weapons deficit, releasing usually closely guarded numbers and seeking a package of at least 300 missiles for the upcoming winter. Ukraine is reliant on advanced systems to protect its skies, but amid shor…
At least 13 people were killed and 40 injured in recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, as Ukraine faces a critical shortage of air defence missiles, according to Ukrainian officials.
Romania has summoned Russia's ambassador after shooting down three drones in as many days. The incidents follow repeated airspace violations by Russia, which has been waging war on Ukraine since 2022.
Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine kill six, officials say
Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine killed six people, including a child, and wounded dozens more, according to local officials on Saturday. Moscow launched more than 120 drones and 12 missiles during the night, putting Ukraine's air defence system under strain.