Russian strikes in Kyiv have killed at least three people and injured dozens, including children, with residential buildings damaged by drones and missile attacks, highlighting Ukraine's urgent need for more advanced air defense systems like the Patriot missile. The attacks come amid ongoing tensions and international discussions on peace and military support, with Ukraine calling for increased aid to defend against frequent Russian barrages.
President Trump is expected to announce a new plan to supply Ukraine with advanced Patriot missile defense systems, with NATO countries funding the purchase, as part of efforts to bolster Ukraine's defense against Russia.
The US has only 25% of the Patriot missile interceptors needed for its military plans due to recent high usage, leading to a halt in transfers to Ukraine, though this decision was partially reversed by Trump amid ongoing tensions and military needs.
President Trump has decided to send additional defensive weapons, including Patriot missile interceptors, to Ukraine after a pause, while also seeking European contributions, particularly from Germany, to bolster Ukraine's air defenses amid ongoing conflicts. Discussions continue on sharing costs and supplies, with Trump emphasizing the importance of Ukraine's self-defense and the strategic considerations of stockpiles and international cooperation.
Ukraine's military claims to have shot down 10 Russian military jets in 10 days, including Su-34 bombers and an A-50 military spy plane, marking a significant increase in downed aircraft. The uptick in destroyed Russian planes may be attributed to Ukraine's more aggressive use of US-supplied Patriot surface-to-air missiles and potentially more effective air defense systems. The increase in Ukrainian claims suggests a potential shift in tactics amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Russian investigators claim to have evidence that a US Patriot air defense system shot down a Russian military transport plane near the Ukraine border, resulting in the death of 74 people. President Putin has called for an international investigation into the incident, while the US has provided significant military aid to Ukraine since the start of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ukraine has neither confirmed nor denied the charge, but has called for an international investigation.
Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian A-50 surveillance aircraft, a crucial asset for Russia's war effort, over the Sea of Azov. The A-50, valued at up to half a billion dollars, provides real-time situational awareness to the Russian military with its advanced radar capabilities. Speculation surrounds the cause of the downing, with some suggesting a U.S.-made Patriot Missile and others considering the possibility of friendly fire from Russian air defenses. The loss of such an aircraft would significantly impact Russia's air defenses, as it plays a crucial role in controlling airspace along the Russian border, including Ukraine.
As Russia prepares to celebrate Victory Day on May 9, commemorating the Soviet Union's role in defeating the Nazis in World War II, Ukraine is assessing the damage from missile strikes in Odesa. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have downed a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using American Patriot defense systems. President Zelenskyy visited Finland and the Netherlands, calling for a special tribunal to try Russian leaders. More than 1,600 residents were evacuated from around Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, and the White House estimates over 20,000 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since December.
Ukraine claims to have shot down Russia's hypersonic missile using a US-made Patriot air defense missile, potentially proving that the missile is not invincible. However, senior Ukrainian officials fear that their long-planned counteroffensive may not live up to expectations, leading to emotional disappointment.
Ukraine claims that a U.S.-supplied Patriot missile system intercepted a Russian hypersonic missile, Kinzhal, over Kyiv, marking the first downing of the sophisticated Russian weapon and Ukraine's first use of the U.S. defense system. The Russian missile was shot down during a night-time attack on Kyiv earlier this week. The surface-to-air missile system requires a 90-person crew to operate and maintain it. The missile battery reportedly arrived in Ukraine last month.
Ukraine claims to have intercepted a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, marking the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow's most modern missiles. The Kinzhal is one of the latest and most advanced Russian weapons, with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers and flying at 10 times the speed of sound, making it hard to intercept. Ukraine took its first delivery of the Patriot missiles in late April, and it has not specified how many of the systems it has or where they have been deployed.
Ukraine claims to have shot down a Russian hypersonic missile, the Kinzhal, over Kyiv using a newly acquired US Patriot defense system. The Kinzhal missile is one of Russia's most advanced weapons, capable of carrying nuclear or conventional warheads and flying at 10 times the speed of sound. The Ukrainian Air Force Commander said it was the first time Ukraine had used the Patriot missile defense system. The Patriot system is one of the sophisticated air defense units supplied by the West to help Ukraine repel a months-long Russian campaign of air raids.
Ukraine claims to have intercepted a Russian hypersonic missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, marking the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow's most modern missiles. The Kinzhal-type ballistic missile was launched by a MiG-31K aircraft from Russian territory and was shot down with a Patriot missile. The Ukrainian military has previously admitted lacking assets to intercept the Kinzhals. Ukraine took its first delivery of the Patriot missiles in late April.
Ukraine claims to have intercepted a Russian hypersonic Kinzhal missile over Kyiv using newly acquired American Patriot defense systems, marking the first known time the country has been able to intercept one of Moscow's most modern missiles. The Kinzhal is one of the latest and most advanced Russian weapons, with a range of up to 2,000 kilometers and flying at 10 times the speed of sound, making it hard to intercept. The Ukrainian military has previously admitted lacking assets to intercept the Kinzhals.
Russia has reportedly launched a large incendiary weapons attack on the heavily embattled city of Bakhmut in Donetsk Oblast, as their advance has stalled and a major Ukrainian counteroffensive looms. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Air Force spokesman has denied that a newly provided Patriot air defense missile downed a Russian Kinzhal ballistic missile over Kyiv. As part of its ongoing Drone Army initiative, Ukraine has trained 10,000 drone operators, and a Ukrainian First Person Video (FPV) drone has taken out a Russian racing down the road on a quad bike.
