Friday, August 07, 2026

How Ukraine tries to intercept Russian drones more effectively — and affordably

The Ukraine may not need as much expensive Patriot or other missile defense systems as has been repeatedly reported in the news media!

Another media hoax is the depletion of critical ammunitions/missiles of the US military (see e.g. my blog post here).

"From new fighter jet tactics to arming up other aircraft, Ukraine has altered its strategies to make intercepting Russian drones and missiles more affordable and better suited to record wartime attacks launched by Moscow in recent months, according to a new analysis. ..."

How Ukraine tries to intercept Russian drones more effectively — and affordably - Breaking Defense "Since last year, Kyiv has turned to Western fighter jets to shoot down aerial threats, but also rely on dispersed air defense teams and other modified aircraft."

Four Years On: An Update on the Air War Over Ukraine "An established Ukrainian F-16 Fighter Wing and the overstretch of fighters and air defences on both sides by sustained long-range strike campaigns have changed the nature of the air war."

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