Ukraine’s defence ministry says forces neutralised more than 400,000 Russian drones in 2026
Ukrainian forces have hit 408,000 Russian drones since the start of the year, according to the country’s defence ministry.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says Lockheed Martin talks target more Patriot interceptors and keeping more F-16s operational
Ukraine has asked Lockheed Martin to help expand F-16 maintenance capabilities and emphasized the need for more PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot air defense systems, its Ministry of Defence said.
Ukraine says Defence City programme more than doubles membership to 63 arms manufacturers
Ukraine’s Defence City support scheme now covers 63 domestic defence companies, the Ministry of Defence said.
Romanian F-16 fighters shoot down two Russian drones after airspace violations over the Black Sea
Romanian F-16 fighters shot down two Russian drones over the country’s territorial waters on 17 October after they entered Romanian airspace.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says 389 foreign manufacturers have applied to study captured Russian weapons through TrophyLab
Ukraine has received applications from 389 foreign defence manufacturers seeking access to TrophyLab, its database of captured Russian weapons and technical analysis.
Ukraine’s Patriot interceptor stocks exhausted, leaving defenses exposed to Russian ballistic missile attacks, CNN reports
Ukraine has exhausted its Patriot interceptor stocks, CNN reported on Thursday, citing a source familiar with the situation.
European Commission releases €2.86 billion for Ukraine’s drones, missiles and air defence under €90 billion support loan programme
The European Commission paid Ukraine €2.86 billion on 14 October to fund drones, missiles, air defence systems, radars, electronic warfare equipment and ammunition.
Ukraine says its air defences destroyed over 4,700 drones and missiles in September
Ukraine’s air defences destroyed more than 4,700 drones and missiles in September 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence.
Ukrainian attacks damage three Yandex data centres and disrupt services across Russia
A Ukrainian attack damaged Yandex’s data centre in Vladimir early on 11 October, halting operations and disrupting services in several Russian regions.
Ukraine reports strikes on Russian S-400 launchers, command posts and depots in September
Ukrainian forces hit more than 40 Russian command posts and over 50 logistics and support sites in September, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence said.
Skyeton introduces Stormbird fixed-wing drone for autonomous and guided precision strikes
Skyeton has unveiled Stormbird, a fixed-wing drone designed for precision strikes and already used in combat by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
UK opens Kyiv business centre to help firms pursue joint production and investment in Ukraine
The UK has opened a business centre in Kyiv to give British companies a permanent base in Ukraine.