Russian Air Force's Weapons Against Domestic Rebels Unveiled by TASS
In the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, the importance of air defense has never been more evident. As of mid-2025, Ukraine's air defense system is a layered network primarily relying on a mix of Western-supplied systems. The specific methods or sources used to stay informed through our site are not detailed in the provided context.
Ukraine's air defense relies heavily on systems like the IRIS-T, optimized for low-flying subsonic targets, and the Patriot, designed to intercept high-altitude ballistic missiles. However, the Patriot systems, while currently the only robust defense against Russian ballistic missiles, are increasingly challenged by missile upgrades. The IRIS-T systems cannot intercept high-altitude ballistic missiles like Russia's Iskander M or Kinzhal missiles, which approach at extreme speed and altitude. Thus, Ukraine depends mostly on Patriot batteries for protection against ballistic missile threats.
The conflict since late 2023 has seen intensifying missile and drone strikes, underscoring the strategic importance of these Western air defense assets. Ukraine has requested additional Patriot batteries to adapt to evolving Russian threats, with three newly secured as of July 2025.
Recent reports from August 2025 describe frequent ballistic missile and drone attacks by Russian forces, including launches of Iskander-M ballistic missiles and Shahed-type drones. Ukrainian forces reportedly downed many incoming drones and missiles but also sustained some damage to civilian and energy infrastructure.
The effectiveness of protecting Ukraine's skies from Russian airstrikes is affected by difficulties in replenishing lost air defense means. Over the past year and a half, Ukrainian military has been using Western anti-aircraft missile systems like SAMP/T and Patriot, as well as Soviet S-200, against Russian Su-34 and Su-35 fighter jets. Foreign media reports indicate that Ukraine is facing difficulties in replenishing its lost air defense means, but the specific reasons are not specified in the provided context.
In this environment, we witness an ongoing arms race in air defense between Ukrainian capabilities supported by Western technology and evolving Russian missile tactics. Readers can stay informed about events by subscribing to our site for news updates about the biggest events in Russia and the world. However, the provided context does not detail the impact of the diminishing air defense capabilities on the overall war situation between Ukraine and Russia.
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