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September was the First Month with Daily Attacks by Shahed Drones...
Posted by Kyiv Defense Policy | Sep 30, 2024 | War | 0 |
Ukraine’s Strategic Strikes Intensify Pressure on Russian Forces
by Kyiv Defense Policy | Aug 4, 2026 | War | 0 |
Ukraine’s Security Service executed over 100 strikes on Russian targets in a strategic campaign to escalate costs for Russia. The strikes targeted military, logistics, and economic assets, straining Russian defenses and businesses. Ukraine’s operations continue to disrupt Russian efforts.
Read MoreBelarus Halts Signal Repeaters Amidst Russian Pressure and Ukraine Tensions
by Kyiv Defense Policy | Jun 24, 2026 | War | 0 |
Belarusian signal repeaters along the Belarusian-Ukrainian border ceased operations on June 22 after Ukrainian President Zelensky’s ultimatum. The Kremlin pressures Belarus to support its war efforts, while Ukraine continues strikes against Russian infrastructure, impacting logistics.
Read MorePutin Reaffirms Russia’s Maximalist Demands Amid Peace Talk Rumors
by Kyiv Defense Policy | Jun 24, 2026 | War | 0 |
Putin reasserts Russia’s demands for Ukrainian capitulation amid renewed peace talk prospects. Despite claims of readiness for negotiations, Russia insists on conditions from the 2022 Istanbul Protocols and other accords, demanding Ukraine’s withdrawal from key territories.
Read MoreKyiv’s First McDonald’s Reopens Following Missile Attack Damage
by Kyiv Defense Policy | May 27, 2026 | Kyiv | 0 |
Kyiv’s oldest McDonald’s, located near Lukianivska metro, reopened on May 27 after sustaining damage in a Russian missile attack. Despite repeated strikes, including one on May 24, the restaurant has been restored, highlighting resilience despite ongoing threats.
Read MoreUkraine Deploys New Electronic Warfare to Counter Russian Attacks
by Kyiv Defense Policy | May 24, 2026 | Culture | 0 |
Amid a shortage of interceptor missiles, Ukraine is employing the homegrown Lima system to misdirect Russian drones and missiles. Lima disrupts navigation systems, causing weapons to veer off course and protecting critical infrastructure. The evolving system is key to Ukraine’s defense.
Read MoreUkraine’s Growing Missile Shortage Amidst Russian Ballistic Assaults
by Kyiv Defense Policy | Apr 28, 2026 | War | 0 |
Ukraine’s air defense suffers from critical shortages in missile stocks, notably the U.S.-designed Patriot systems, due to persistent Russian missile campaigns. President Zelenskyy calls for urgency in replenishment as Russia’s monthly production continues to fuel its assaults.
Read MoreUS Army’s Adoption of Low-Cost Drones Signal Change in Air Defense
by Kyiv Defense Policy | Apr 19, 2026 | Technology | 0 |
The US Army is revolutionizing air defense with affordable Merops drones, inspired by Ukraine’s success against Shaheds. These cost-effective interceptors provide scalable protection and compel adversaries to adopt pricier tactics, marking significant shift in military strategy.
Read MoreRussia’s Battlefield Doctrine Boosts Iran’s Missile Accuracy
Iran’s missile accuracy surged from 3% to 27% within weeks, not due to better weapons but through adoption of Russian battlefield doctrine. Analysts point to integrated targeting systems and Special Operations Forces as key factors linking intelligence to precise strikes.
Read MoreEurope’s Role in the Dual Crises of the Middle East and Ukraine
by Kyiv Defense Policy | Mar 29, 2026 | War | 0 |
Europe must address the twin challenges of the Iranian conflict and the Ukraine war. As Iranian regimes falter, Europe cannot ignore its duty to support Ukraine against Russian aggression, a game-changer in maintaining regional security and international order.
Read MoreRussia Criticizes US-Israeli Actions in Iran Amid Ukraine Conflict
by Kyiv Defense Policy | Mar 16, 2026 | World | 0 |
Sergei Lavrov derided the US and Israel for their alleged misjudgment of a swift conflict in Iran, highlighting parallels to Russia’s own Ukraine miscalculations. As Lavrov criticizes Western actions, Russia remains entangled in its prolonged conflict with Ukraine.
Read MoreUkraine’s Shrike Drone Tops Pentagon Procurement Program
by Kyiv Defense Policy | Mar 8, 2026 | World | 0 |
Sky Fall’s Shrike Fiber drone earned first place in the Pentagon’s procurement program, highlighting Ukraine’s strategic role in international defense efforts. Ukraine aims to assist the US and its allies facing Iranian threats, leveraging its military expertise.
Read MoreRussian-Iranian Tensions and European Crackdown on Shadow Fleet
by Kyiv Defense Policy | Mar 1, 2026 | War | 0 |
Russia’s reaction to the deaths of Iranian leaders remains limited to condemnations, highlighting its restrained support for Iran. Meanwhile, European states demonstrate decisive actions against Russian vessels defying sanctions, notably with Belgium and France intercepting a Russian tanker.
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