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The German defense company Helsing has unveiled the Contra drone interception system with two missiles — the AD-1 Inferno and the AD-2 Ambush. The system is undergoing testing, with a market launch planned for the second half of 2027.
Otabek YusupovPoland's Deputy Minister of Defense Magdalena Sobkowiak-Czarnecka announced the construction of a missile maintenance center for Patriot systems in the country. The project is valued at approximately 230 million euros, with completion expected within a few months. Warsaw views this as a step toward potential local missile production. The Deputy Minister described the decision as 'historic' and a sign of US support, noting that the US had previously been unwilling to share relevant technologies. While Poland aims to eventually produce Patriot missiles domestically, contingent on US licensing, current efforts focus on establishing the service center. This initiative is independent of decisions regarding Ukraine, although Poland has expressed readiness to cooperate with Kyiv on missile production if licenses are granted.
Aziz KarimovGovernor Alexander Gusev reported that a missile danger alert has been declared again in Voronezh Oblast and that alert systems are operating. This is the second alert in 24 hours: on the morning of October 26 the signal was declared at 05:47 Moscow time and later lifted. Overnight and in the morning, air defense destroyed 113 drones over the region; two people were killed, 17 were wounded, and the Investigative Committee opened a terrorism case.
Otabek YusupovRostov Region Governor Yuri Slyusar reported that overnight, air defense duty forces shot down more than 20 Ukrainian Armed Forces drones over the region. The attack was repelled in Kamensk-Shakhtinsky and four districts of the region. Information about casualties is being clarified. Earlier, on October 24, a bus depot of Rostovpassazhirtrans was damaged in a UAV attack.
Aziz KarimovGovernor of the Tula region Dmitry Milyaev reported the destruction of two Ukrainian UAVs by air defense forces of the Russian Defense Ministry. According to preliminary data, there are no casualties. Earlier it was reported that more than 20 drones were shot down in the Rostov region and eight over the Kaluga region.
Otabek YusupovOn the morning of October 26, a missile alert was declared across the entire territory of Voronezh Oblast: the warning was issued at 05:47 Moscow time, governor Alexander Gusev reported. According to him, air defense duty forces are repelling a drone attack over Voronezh and its suburbs. Residents were urged to take shelter in windowless rooms.
Aziz KarimovTurki al-Malki, spokesman for the Saudi Arabia-led coalition, said that air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile of the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement launched toward Riyadh. This came amid a series of Houthi attacks in recent days: strikes on King Khalid International Airport, missile debris falling near Mecca and Medina, and an attack on military facilities in Aden.
Aziz KarimovThe Russian Defense Ministry reported that from 08:00 to 20:00 Moscow time on October 25, air defense systems destroyed 38 Ukrainian drones over seven regions and the Black Sea. At night, according to the ministry, more than 500 drones were shot down in 15 regions, two territories, the capital region, five republics and over the Sea of Azov.
Aziz KarimovThe German concern Rheinmetall has postponed the handover to Romania of two modernized Oerlikon GDF 103 anti-aircraft systems by almost eight months: instead of April 15, 2026, the equipment will arrive only in December. Romania's Ministry of Defense intends to claim contractual penalties, which could amount to several million euros. The deadline for the second contract has not yet been revised.
Otabek YusupovRussia's Emergency Ministry announced the lifting of the missile danger alert in Volgograd Oblast on October 25. The warning had been in effect for about an hour: the signal came in at 11:34 Moscow time. During the alert, residents were advised to take shelter in safe places and take documents, water, warm clothing and medications with them. Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the destruction and suppression of 532 drones overnight, including over Volgograd Oblast.
Otabek YusupovThe Iranian army said its air defenses shot down an American LUCAS attack drone over the port city of Bandar Abbas in the south of the country. The statement came against the backdrop of Donald Trump's remarks about a possible strike on Iran as early as Sunday. Washington has not yet commented on the incident.
Aziz KarimovAccording to the Russian Ministry of Defense, on the night of October 25, air defense and electronic warfare systems neutralized 532 fixed-wing drones over twelve hours — from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. The interceptions covered border regions, the Moscow area, the Volga region, the Urals, the south of the country and Crimea. Separately, 11 drones were reported shot down over the Voronezh region.
Aziz KarimovMajor General of Aviation Vladimir Popov told the MK.ru website that Russian Geran drones have begun approaching targets in western Ukraine from unexpected directions, complicating air defense operations. The trigger was reports of a jet-powered Geran covering about 1,500 km to Rivne region — though the expert himself doubted that figure. Ukraine's Air Command 'West' reported destroying 80 drones on October 19–20.
Otabek YusupovRussia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 373 airplane-type drones overnight into October 21 — significantly more than in the previous two nights (149 and 136). Attacks were recorded over 13 regions and the Black Sea. The authors of the Telegram channel 'Arkhangel spetsnaza' suggested that part of the raids may have been 'probing' of Russian air defense.
Javlon TursunovRussia's Defense Ministry reported that over the past 24 hours air defense systems downed 954 fixed-wing UAVs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and intercepted two HIMARS rockets. The ministry also provided overall statistics on destroyed equipment since the start of military operations.
Javlon TursunovRetired major general of aviation Vladimir Popov said that Russian Geran drones have changed their flight routes: instead of the usual direction from the east, they approach targets from the west and southwest, which, in his opinion, disorients Ukrainian air defenses.
Sevara AzamovaSaudi Arabia is repelling drone and missile attacks from Yemen's Houthis and pro-Saudi threats from Iraq. On October 10, an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killed 13 people and wounded more than 300. Riyadh is strengthening its defense through the Makkah agreement with Turkey and Pakistan, but experts doubt a military solution is possible.
Javlon TursunovAir defense destroyed 21 drones over Kaluga Region on the evening of October 20 and overnight into October 21. The attack covered ten municipal territories. According to preliminary data from Governor Vladislav Shapsha, there are no casualties or infrastructure damage, and response teams are working on the ground.
Sevara Azamova
