Air defence systems

Ukrainian President Zelensky will urge NATO to provide more air defense systems during a meeting in Turkey following intense Russian strikes. He specifically requested interceptor missiles to bolster Ukraine's defenses.

An Israeli study by Reichman University's Institute for Counter-Terrorism Policy warns that Hezbollah's increasing use of explosive drones poses a significant threat to Israel's defense systems. The study highlights the difficulty in detecting and intercepting these low-cost, low-altitude drones, which may operate in swarms and use fiber-optic guidance, drawing parallels to technologies seen in the Ukraine war.

Kyiv residents experienced the worst night of the year due to massive Russian strikes over the weekend, resulting in significant casualties and ongoing rescue operations. The attacks primarily targeted the city center but were largely repelled by Kyiv's air defense systems.