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Kyiv
As many anticipated, Russia once again stepped up its missile and drone attacks against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure as winter set in at the end of 2023.
Jan. 9
Patriot
High-tech Russian long-range strike weapons had a field day with all ballistic missiles and about half of all cruise missiles fired by the Kremlin on Monday penetrating Ukrainian air defenses.
Jan. 8
War in Ukraine
Wednesday was the first day of relative quiet for Ukrainian cities since Dec. 29, when the Kremlin began a mass bombardment. Kyiv's so far shot down most of Russia's missiles.
Jan. 3
NATO
NATO has announced that it would assist members in procuring 1,000 Patriot missiles as part of the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) as Russia launches massive air assaults on Ukraine.
Jan. 3
War in Ukraine
Five people were killed in a massive Russian bombardment that, had the Kinzhal and other missiles not been destroyed by Patriot and other air defense systems, would have been catastrophic.
Jan. 2
Patriot
The front line of Ukraine’s war with Russia stayed pretty much stagnant this year, but that certainly didn’t prevent Ukrainian special operations from hammering key long-range Russian targets.
Dec. 26, 2023
Ukraine
Ukraine’s skies are growing increasingly unfriendly for Russian aircraft and missiles. Anti-aircraft systems donated by the US, Germany, and Norway are building up, and soon Japan may help.
Dec. 20, 2023
War in Ukraine
While the missile system that Russia used to attack Ukraine's capital on Saturday hasn't yet been identified it's suspected to be either an Iskander-M or a guided S-400.
Nov. 12, 2023
NATO
The autumn meeting of NATO defense ministers this week will take another step towards establishing the German-led “European Sky Shield Initiative” with a signing ceremony on Wednesday.
Oct. 9, 2023
Russia
Moscow hurled nearly four dozen cruise missiles at Ukraine on Thursday. The Kremlin may be shifting its bombardment tactics away from propeller-driven drones and hitting grain-handling ports.
Sep. 21, 2023
Zelensky
The latest military aid package from Berlin, which includes two Patriot missile systems, Leopard tanks and other war-fighting equipment, makes German support for Ukraine second only to the US.
Aug. 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
Zelensky slams “absurd” stance, more weapons from France and Germany, more aid from Norway and news about F-16 training.
Jul. 11, 2023
Russian milbloggers and other sources reported that the Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter bomber came down under unexplained circumstances early on Friday morning.
Nov. 2