Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara said Ukraine had destroyed 12 Russian missile launchers, in
· Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhen Khmara said Ukraine had destroyed 12 Russian missile launchers, including Iskander-M, KN-23 and S-400 systems that were reportedly used to launch missiles at ground targets. He also said Ukraine’s Defense Ministry had reached agreements with Norway and the Netherlands to supply 20mm ammunition for F-16 fighter jets. Negotiations are continuing over additional Patriot interceptor missiles and ways to strengthen Ukraine’s NASAMS air defense systems. Ukraine’s interception rate for jet-powered Shahed drones has risen to 83%, while the rate for conventional Geran-