Ukraine is offering its battle-tested, anti-Shahed drone interceptors to U.S. and Persian Gulf partners, hoping to trade that know-how for scarce Patriot missiles.

Beskrestnov warned that interceptor drones may "turn out to be useless" in the next phase, calling for new research into countering faster Shaheds.

Mass-produced attack drones are overwhelming traditional air defenses. Ukraine is developing autonomous interceptor drones designed to destroy them at far lower cost.

KHARKIV REGION, Ukraine, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Ukrainian tank platoon commander Valentyn Bohdanov remembers a time earlier in Russia's war when heavy armour fought pitched battles like boxers trading punches in the ring.

Russian and Ukrainian officials are making contradictory claims of battlefield successes in their 4-year-old war, with Ukraine saying it has pushed Moscow’s forces back in some

The president said during a press conference Monday that things are progressing ahead of schedule. This comes as Vice President J.D. Vance oversaw the dignified transfer of a seventh U.S. serviceman.

The United Arab Emirates says Iran has launched 16 ballistic missiles and over 117 drones in new barrages Sunday. The UAE’s Defense Ministry says it intercepted all 16 missiles, while a 17th fell into the sea.