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Russia Unleashes Record Drone Barrage on Ukraine, Escalating Air Defense Crisis

Russia Unleashes Record Drone Barrage on Ukraine, Escalating Air Defense Crisis

Russia Unleashes Record Drone Barrage on Ukraine, Escalating Air Defense Crisis Russia conducted its largest drone attack of the war on Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, July 9, 2025, deploying an unprecedented 741 aerial attack vehicles, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Ukraine’s air force reported intercepting 711 drones and seven missiles out of 728 drones and 13 missiles launched, primarily targeting the northwestern Volyn region and its city of Lutsk. Zelenskyy condemned the ‘massive’ assault, highlighting it as the highest…

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New Report Exposes Critical Gaps in US and Allied Missile Defense Readiness

New Report Exposes Critical Gaps in US and Allied Missile Defense Readiness

New Report Exposes Critical Gaps in US and Allied Missile Defense Readiness A recent study by the Jewish Institute for National Security Affairs (JINSA) has unveiled alarming deficiencies in the missile defense capabilities of the United States and its allies. The report, which analyzes a significant barrage of 574 Iranian missiles launched against Israel between June 13 and 24 last year, highlights the urgent need for a strategic overhaul in air defense preparedness. Key findings from the JINSA analysis reveal…

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Russia Launches Massive Overnight Barrage on Ukraine, Casualties Reported

Russia Launches Massive Overnight Barrage on Ukraine, Casualties Reported

Russia Launches Massive Overnight Barrage on Ukraine, Casualties Reported Ukraine endured one of Russia’s most extensive overnight aerial assaults, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirming the launch of 26 missiles and an unprecedented 597 drones. The widespread attacks spanned from the eastern Kharkiv and Sumy regions to the western Lviv region and Bukovyna, highlighting the broad reach of the intensified aggression. Western Ukraine suffered the most severe impacts, particularly Lviv, Lutsk, and Chernivtsi, as reported by Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha. While…

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Kyiv Under Siege: New Wave of Russian Drone Attacks Leaves One Dead, Dozens Downed

Kyiv Under Siege: New Wave of Russian Drone Attacks Leaves One Dead, Dozens Downed

Kyiv Under Siege: New Wave of Russian Drone Attacks Leaves One Dead, Dozens Downed Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, has endured another massive drone assault by Russian forces, resulting in at least one fatality and one injury. Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko confirmed that a man died when drone debris struck near a petrol station, while a woman sustained injuries. Ukraine’s Air Force reported an unprecedented launch of 54 Russian ‘kamikaze’ drones targeting Ukrainian cities, with an impressive 52 successfully intercepted. Over 40 of…

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Ukraine Hit by Largest Russian Drone Attack; Kyiv Urges Urgent US Air Defense

Ukraine Hit by Largest Russian Drone Attack; Kyiv Urges Urgent US Air Defense

Ukraine Hit by Largest Russian Drone Attack; Kyiv Urges Urgent US Air Defense Ukraine is currently assessing the damage from what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed as Russia’s largest drone and missile assault to date. The massive bombardment occurred overnight into Wednesday, July 9, prompting immediate and intensified appeals from Kyiv for critical air defense assistance from the United States. Ukrainian officials are emphasizing the dire need for advanced defensive systems to counter the escalating scale and frequency of Russian…

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Ukraine Under ‘Biggest Attack of the War’; F-16 Pilot Killed Defending Against Russian Onslaught

Ukraine Under ‘Biggest Attack of the War’; F-16 Pilot Killed Defending Against Russian Onslaught

Ukraine Under ‘Biggest Attack of the War’; F-16 Pilot Killed Defending Against Russian Onslaught Ukraine is currently grappling with what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described as the ‘biggest attack of the war,’ prompting neighboring Poland to scramble jets and activate its air defense systems into readiness mode. The massive assault has seen Ukrainian forces deploying their full arsenal, including Western-supplied F-16 fighter jets, to repel the relentless barrage. Tragically, an F-16 pilot, Maksym Ustymenko, was killed while defending against the…

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