Colonel Lieutenant Taavi Liias confirms that Ukraine has remarkably held up well during Russia's record-long airstrikes, shooting down about 80 percent of the attacking tools, and emphasizes the need for US Patriot missiles for effective defense against ballistic missiles. (translated)
A portable weapon system developed in Estonia, which can automatically detect and target drones, has reached the testing phase using local rockets and is generating international interest. (translated)
The US military has a critical shortage of Patriot missiles in Europe, which calls into question the defense capabilities of NATO countries in the event of potential missile attacks from Russia. (translated)
The US military has developed a critical shortage of Patriot missile stocks in Europe, raising concerns about the vulnerability of NATO countries in the event of a possible Russian attack. (translated)
Rainer Saks, a security expert, analyzes information from Bloomberg, which states that a Russian official, despite the torment of his conscience, has revealed plans for conducting more intensive airstrikes against Ukraine, while emphasizing the targeting of desired ballistic missile attacks on the center of Kyiv. (translated)
Russia is preparing to escalate attacks against Ukraine, including considering the use of tactical nuclear weapons and intensifying ballistic missile strikes against the infrastructure of Kyiv and other cities, Bloomberg reported, citing sources close to the Kremlin. (translated)
Iran is preparing for a broader war in the Middle East by increasing the production of rockets and drones and appointing experienced military veterans to key positions, while drones sent from Iran have attacked the offices of the Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan, and there have been numerous attacks in the region by Tehran and Iran-affiliated groups. (translated)
The article discusses the activities of Ukrainian soldiers near the front line and the possibility that Ukraine may start using its own produced ballistic missiles by the end of the year, against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine since February 24, 2022. (translated)
Russia attacked Kyiv with ballistic missiles, and Ukraine responded with drone strikes in Moscow, hitting the Wildberries logistics center, while Ukrainian special forces captured three Russian soldiers. (translated)
Russia has once again attacked Kiev with ballistic missiles, continuing its aggression in Ukraine, where battles have focused on Eastern and Southern Ukraine over the past two years. (translated)
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba emphasizes that the country must not wait for the end of the war to hold presidential and parliamentary elections, as this could render the political system ineffective, and he also discusses the conflicts between Zelensky and Fedorov, the shortage of Patriot missiles, and the importance of EU membership for Ukraine's future. (translated)
German parliament member Roderich Kiesewetter emphasized that Germany should respond to Russia's hybrid threats by increasing pressure on Moscow, including training Ukrainian soldiers for the use of Taurus missiles and imposing new sanctions. (translated)
Postimees summarizes important events on the 1633rd day of the war in Ukraine on August 14, 2026, including criticism from a German parliament member regarding the use of Merz Taurus rockets, in relation to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, 2022. (translated)
The Ukrainian air force has ceased sharing information about the number of missiles used in Russian rocket attacks and their destruction, which gives Russia the opportunity to manipulate information, although it is understandable to hide the actual stockpile of Ukraine's concealed air defense missiles, writes security expert Rainer Saks. (translated)
In Estonia, preparations are being made for the country's first space law, which aims to regulate space activities, including the launch of rockets and satellites, ensure liability and oversight, and define the insurance requirements for companies to cover potential damages. (translated)
Europe is rapidly seeking additional Patriot air defense missiles to support Ukraine against a possible Russian winter offensive, but shortages in stocks and production issues are limiting allies' independent support, while the Ukrainian Prime Minister emphasizes the need for effective ballistic missiles. (translated)
The USA and Ukraine are collaborating to upgrade old S-300 missile systems and develop a new missile with better characteristics to address Ukraine's shortage of air defense weapons and missiles and ensure the regular use of S-300 systems by 2026. (translated)
The article discusses Rainer Saksi's view that a report from the Ukrainian military intelligence expresses concern over the rapid growth of Russia's missile production capability, which could lead to an increase in the number of attacks against Ukraine, including the use of S-400 missile systems. (translated)
The article emphasizes that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is increasingly becoming an air war, where the use of drones and missiles is intensifying, while the situation in ground combat is rather stagnant and bloody. (translated)
The article discusses that although Ukraine and the USA have reached an agreement on the supply of Patriot air defense system missiles, it does not meet Ukraine's actual defense needs due to the increasing missile attacks from Russia, and obtaining a production license from the USA does not allow for the production of a sufficient number of missiles. (translated)
