# Ukraine has largely exhausted its air defense capabilities, military analyst says

https://mins.news/en/item/86031

- TASS, 2026-10-05 07:31 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2197531

> Military analyst Igor Korotchenko, editor-in-chief of National Defense magazine, says Ukraine’s existing air defense capabilities have largely been exhausted and cannot fully counter Russian strikes or intercept ballistic missiles. He says Russia has modernized its Geran drones, giving newer versions higher speed and greater precision in the final flight stage.

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