Defense Express’ Weekly Review: Ukrainian UAVs Strike Voronezh-DM Over-the-Horizon Radar and 'russian Knights' Aircraft; Last Kalibr Carrier in Crimea Destroyed

Ukrainian UAVs Hit russian Voronezh-DM Over-the-Horizon Radar of 6,000 km Observation Range

This radar system covered strategically important axes of a potential missile strike; it is very costly and, more importantly, takes a long time to rebuild.

Ukrainian F-16 Aircraft Will Attack russian Shaykovka and Engels Airfields

russian Shaykovka and Engels airfields, where strategic aviation is stationed, are now under threat.

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Ukrainian defenders plan to target these airfields using the new F-16 aircraft.

russian S-400 SAM System Destroyed by ATACMS in Donetsk Oblast

The Armed Forces of Ukraine destroyed another russian S-400 surface-to-air missile system.

The location of the system is known to be at the old airfield of Mospyne, Donetsk Oblast. The photos and videos really show the damage of equipment of this SAM system and the engine of the ATACMS ballistic missile.

Why Czech Initiative Is a Good Idea, Ukrainian Armor Answers

The Defense Forces of Ukraine will receive the first batch of 180,000 artillery shells as part of an ammunition initiative, organized by the Czech Republic, soon.

Ukrainian MiG-29s Equipped with the Capacity to Use ADM-160 MALD Decoys

The initial report on the use of ADM-160 MALD dates back to 2023. However, there remain questions regarding the expansion of its utilization.

290 Foreign Parts Found in North Korean Missile Launched by russia

A North Korean ballistic missile launched by russia at Ukraine was found to contain 290 components from over 25 foreign companies, according to Oleksandr Ruvin, Director of the Kyiv Scientific Research Institute of Forensic Expertise (KSRIFE).

One Third of russia's Combat-Ready Tu-95MS and Tu-22M3 Bombers Gathered at Olenya Air Base (Satellite Imagery)

Recent satellite images published by OSINT researcher MT_Anderson reveal a concentration of russian strategic aircraft at Olenya airfield in the Murmansk region, russia.

Tsiklon Ship Reportedly Hit by Ukrainian Attack, Meaning the Last Kalibr Carrier in Crimea is Destroyed

Ukrainian Navy press service May 19th reported a successful destruction of the Kovrovets minesweeper ship of russian naval forces.

Ukrainian Forces Hit russian Su-27 Aircraft at the Kushchyovskaya Airfield

An attack by the Armed Forces of Ukraine targeted the Kushchyovskaya military airfield in russia’s Krasnodar region on the night of May 19, resulting in damage to russian Su-27 aircraft.

Ukrainian Drones Strike russian Fighter Jets at Kushchyovskaya Airbase, Including Russian Knights Aircraft (Satellite Images)

As a result of a long-range Ukrainian attack, the enemy lost at least three fighter jets, one of which belonged to the aerobatic team russkiye Vityazi (russian Knights)

Satellite Shows Two russian Submarines Semi-Submerged at Novorossiysk Base

Satellite imagery published by OSINT analyst MT_Anderson reveals two submarines partially submerged as they rest anchored at the Novorossiysk naval base in russia.

The two vessels belong to the Project 636.6 class and can fire Kalibr cruise missiles; The image is dated May 17th, 2024.

Read more: Defense Express’ Weekly Review: Ukraine Won't be Running Short of ATACMS, Kronos Stealth Submarines Can Threaten russian Black Sea Fleet

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