Ukrainian air defence increased the effectiveness of its interception of Russian drones and missiles in May 2026, despite the growing intensity of attacks.

Ukraine's air defense forces destroyed more than 57,000 Russian aerial targets in May 2026. — Ukrinform.

Russia launched 198 drones on Ukraine overnight. Ukrainian air defences downed 189 of them, although several strikes were recorded and the attack is still ongoing in the morning.

Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi says Ukraine’s “small air defence” destroyed over 3,500 Russian drones in May, while warning that Russia is expanding the use of jet-powered…

Ukraine repelled an overnight Russian assault, intercepting 198 drones while missiles failed to reach their targets. The attack is ongoing.

Ukrainian air defence increased the effectiveness of its interception of Russian drones and missiles in May 2026, despite the growing intensity of attacks.

Ukraine’s air defence forces destroyed or jammed 249 out of 272 drones launched during an overnight Russian attack, with attack still ongoing.

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 236 UAVs on the night of 6-7 June. Ukraine's air defence forces have shot down or jammed 215 of them.

Ukraine’s air defence forces destroyed 124 out of 155 Russian drones during an overnight attack, with strikes and debris impacts reported in several locations.