| 单词 | shoot down |
| 例句 | The block and tackle parted under the strain, sending the ferret and the rats on the level shooting down into the ditch. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z The orange gadget must have been some sort of a camera or scanner—that was the only explanation I could drum up that Chubs didn’t shoot down as being moronic. The Darkest Minds 2012-12-18T00:00:00Z The little group of defenders shoved them back, sinking two destroyers and damaging nine other ships, shooting down two bombers, and forcing the Japanese to abort, their first loss of the war. Unbroken 2010-11-16T00:00:00Z Flux and his beast crested the hill, right on top of Otto, who instinctively put his bike in motion, shooting down the path. The Last Last-Day-of-Summer 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z “I’m fine,” I said hard, shooting down whatever reason he was about to deliver. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z Why did he have to shoot down my dreams? The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z I shifted into drive and was ready to shoot down the hill when Tyler appeared on the porch. Educated 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z "We dramatized the shooting down of an unarmed black man." Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z The Po-2s didn’t usually fly in daylight because their slow speed made them easy for enemy aircraft to chase and shoot down. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Three days after her arrival at Stalingrad, Lilya Litvyak had become the first woman in the world to shoot down enemy combat aircraft on her own—not one, but two in the same flight. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Hot rocks pelted her like bullets shooting down from the sky. I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980 2016-08-01T00:00:00Z She sat up, hands shooting down to her belly. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z And even though the stories Chaim told were terrible, of German planes shooting down the refugees on the road and the executions of innocent men, there was more laughter than tears. The Light in Hidden Places 2020-03-03T00:00:00Z ‘You were right, you tall, dark boy, for even as we shoot down the British soldiers we are fighting for rights such as they will be enjoying a hundred years from now. ‘ Johnny Tremain 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well, I have a news flash for you—we aren’t dead,” I said, “so that shoots down your poisoning theory.” Dead End in Norvelt 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z And then just like she used to, my mom slams down on the accelerator, and we shoot down the road. The Benefits of Being an Octopus 2018-09-04T00:00:00Z He pushed through the crowd of dead Romans, shooting down monsters until his arrows were spent, slowly making his way toward his friends. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z It had come to this: American military were shooting down unarmed Americans. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam 2018-04-10T00:00:00Z For half a minute, a band of pain wraps around her stomach, radiating toward her back and shooting down her legs. The Namesake 2003-09-01T00:00:00Z The Flak Helpers, as they were called, attempted to shoot down enemy aircraft during air raids. Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow 2005-04-01T00:00:00Z “So tell me, how was the shoot down in the city?” Dog Squad 2021-05-11T00:00:00Z Speaking of chill, Scoob loses the one in his mind and feels a different one shoot down his arms. Clean Getaway 2020-01-07T00:00:00Z To be considered an ace, a fighter pilot has to shoot down five aircraft. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z We released our grips at the same time, hands shooting down to our sides. Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z “A brigade of Chicago gorillas armed with Tommy guns might be able to get to Seabiscuit—after shooting down everybody on the lot,” said Howard. Seabiscuit: An American Legend 2001-01-01T00:00:00Z A crease shoots down between Lily’s eyebrows like a lightning bolt. How to Disappear Completely 2020-04-28T00:00:00Z Frank stood to his left, shooting down the creatures as fast as he could. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z Of course, during the war I read a lot about flying, especially about our fighter planes, which were shooting down the enemy. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z We walked up and down the cluttered aisles as he continued to shoot down my options. The Boy in the Black Suit 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Sharpevilie, I said, for all the heroism of the demonstrators, allowed the enemy to shoot down our people. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Those who did not carry pistols because they became pistols; did not carry switchblades because they were switchblades cutting through gatherings, shooting down statutes and pointing out the blood and abused flesh. Jazz 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z She ignored the sound of her pursuers, shooting down the creek bed and across a spur of ore, then onto the river that led to the railroad. Uglies 2005-02-08T00:00:00Z “Why don’t they just shoot down our sails?” Ship Breaker 2010-05-01T00:00:00Z Now she’d become a celebrity, the first woman ever to shoot down a bomber at night. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z At the station, in the freezing darkness lit only by antiaircraft searchlights looking for Luftwaffe planes to shoot down, one young woman was on patrol. A Thousand Sisters 2019-01-22T00:00:00Z Hamburg finds itself digging the thawing ground, tearing up city parks, and building tall concrete towers armed with flak guns to shoot down enemy bombers. The Boy Who Dared 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z It all culminated in Odom’s tragic incident this week, as E! had to shoot down reports that, no, it did not send cameras into Odom’s hospital room in Las Vegas when Khloe went to visit. ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ and addiction: It’s complicated 2015-10-14T04:00:00Z “The only thing I did know was the premise,” Tarantino said, shooting down rumors that development got far along on the prequel. The "Pulp Fiction" prequel never made: Tarantino details the amazing premise 2019-07-23T04:00:00Z In part because Mr. Paul’s core clientele is international, the shooting down the street hasn’t affected his bottom line, he said. Las Vegas After the Shooting: Renewing Vows, Embracing Community 2017-12-01T05:00:00Z As Christ gestures towards the one he wants, a ray of light shoots down the wall towards the lost souls. Winter solstice art: the dark night rises 2012-12-21T14:18:28Z Lorde even tests her survival skills by shooting down coconuts with a rifle, and showcases her notorious dancing in a late-night pas de deux with a bare lightbulb. Watch Lorde's Epic Solo Vacation in "Perfect Places" Video 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z It’s called brash honesty, and we see her take joy in it every time she shoots down a man who wants to be rewarded for his own mediocrity. Pamela Adlon on the insistent satisfaction of "Better Things" 2017-09-14T04:00:00Z So the writers and directors shoot down the center, incorporating frames and sequences that are shot-for-shot callbacks. "Cowboy Bebop" is an off-key adaptation that captures the jazzy color but not soul of the original 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z “The Rangers looked up and saw the enemy soldiers ... shooting down at them with machine guns and throwing grenades,” Reagan said. ‘Dog Company’ details vital, valiant D-Day battle 2013-01-02T22:43:52Z The actor, however, shoots down his attempt at offering an olive branch: “I wouldn’t. I’d slash my hooves.” 7 celebrities who kill press tours: Henry Cavill’s “disaster” interviews could be worse 2016-03-23T04:00:00Z Sometimes the stars expose it themselves as a way of shooting down a story. How do celebrity publicists operate in an era when the truth can mean anything? 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z A visit from the famous World War I ace Eddie Rickenbacker gave Kenney the inspiration he needed to raise morale: He challenged his young aviators to beat Rickenbacker’s record of shooting down 26 enemy aircraft. The Heart-Stopping, Nerve-Shredding Race to Be America’s Deadliest Combat Pilot 2020-01-14T05:00:00Z “Impossible to go to Marseille,” the player told Macron, shooting down his story. With tall Trump tale, Macron plays to France’s young voters 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z Trump, via Twitter: Russia vows to shoot down any and all missiles fired at Syria. ‘So did the world explode?’: An oral history of another insane week in the Trump era. 2018-04-15T04:00:00Z Suddenly, the whispering April breeze is punctuated with gunfire — the pop-pop-pop of a drive-by shooting down the hill on Ridge Road, less than 500 feet away. Six months on the trail with Shy Glizzy, Washington’s latest budding rap star 2015-05-21T04:00:00Z He spoke about what it was like to have to decide there and then whether to give the command to shoot down a commercial plane. George Bush remembers 9/11 in new documentary 2011-07-31T19:00:04Z In another, Martin throws out suggestions that Bliss blithely shoots down as derivative. They Are Also 2 Wild and Crazy Guys 2020-11-11T05:00:00Z But it was my job to get behind those clichés, and to give the reality dimension and to shoot down any falsehoods that had been spread. The peak of Sinatra’s power: “Every Sinatra performance was acting. His greatest performance was as himself” 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z Long after you've tired of just simply shooting down zombies that are cleverly floating in on balloons, there is plenty more to keep you entertained. Game On: 'Dead Space 2' is gory fun 2011-01-26T20:47:54Z Brilliant white streaks of light shoot down the back-turned pitchers, representing glaze but positively aggressive in their glint. Morandi: Lines of Poetry – review 2013-01-13T00:05:35Z The vet puts her on antibiotics, pills and a paste I must shoot down her gullet with a syringe. Dog is love 2013-02-23T14:00:00Z She recently said that, as head of the Oversight Committee, she will shoot down “the Trump Administration’s craven attempt to add a citizen question to the Census.” A month later, this New York City primary is still a train wreck and a warning to us all 2020-07-25T04:00:00Z A month ago, Kimmel was asked by TV Guide magazine whether he would be interested in succeeding Letterman, and he didn't shoot down the idea. Letterman's departure will reshape late-night 2014-04-04T14:01:34Z The show's strongest sections shoot down fashionable parenting nostrums – and they're funnier because he's a childless man, winging it. Russell Kane – review 2012-10-29T17:26:22Z Apparently in this adaptation, which is still set in Japan and features Johansson shooting down random Asian extras, the character was at one point a Japanese woman who was then placed inside a white body. Scarlett Johansson and the perils of white feminism 2017-03-29T04:00:00Z He describes the horse that only Jesus could ride, about how “reaaally big” God and his chair are, and how the Holy Spirit “shoots down power” from heaven to help us.” Galley Girl: A JFK Resurgance and a Year in Heaven 2011-11-21T09:55:55Z “The shooting down of a drone this morning by our air defense system is an example of their efforts to strike at us in any way possible.” AP News in Brief at 5:58 a.m. EDT 2014-07-14T04:00:00Z Shapcott writes, with obvious enjoyment: "I can shoot down a jet stream / so intense my body rises / a full forty feet ..." Jo Shapcott takes Costa book of the year award for Of Mutability 2011-01-25T20:30:16Z The German air force worked closely with a Berlin theater on its production of "Terror", a play about a pilot prosecuted for shooting down a hijacked airliner to prevent it from hitting a crowded stadium. German military worked with Berlin theater on 'Terror' play 2016-08-12T04:00:00Z She said it's uncalled for that he would delight in shooting down her dreams. Penn Jillette says he's glad Tenn. lost Miss USA 2011-06-22T01:01:04Z One Colorado town even proposed a tongue-in-cheek ordinance in 2014 allowing citizens to shoot down drones invading their airspace, a proposal that itself was shot down by the F.A.A. The Drones Were Ready for This Moment 2020-05-23T04:00:00Z She also shoots down every invitation to meet for coffee or at the park. Perspective | Ask Amy: Grandmother’s testimony leads to murder charge 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z But on Monday the newspaper reversed its position and published an article by the Vatican's top art historian shooting down the claim. Experts sceptical about Vatican's attribution of 'Caravaggio' painting 2010-07-27T13:10:00Z So sometimes one of you would have an idea the other two would shoot down? Joel Stein Talks with the Director and Stars of Before Midnight 2013-05-23T18:29:15Z And Islamist insurgents marked the anniversary by shooting down an army helicopter. Egyptian-American Filmmaker Captures Cairo’s Arab Spring 2014-02-07T23:01:46Z “Wouldn’t that be a good idea — to recreate Pierce Brosnan shooting down the River Thames?” he said, adding: “You’ve got to reinvent yourself a bit.” For $18,500 (and Up), You, Too, Can Travel Like James Bond 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z The men were approached by an FBI informant and asked to join his plans to bomb a Jewish synagogue and shoot down U.S. military planes. Documentary examines NY terrorism case 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z The abundance of random stuff in the sky has gone from confusing to alarming over the past two weeks, as the U.S. military targeted four airborne objects to shoot down with Sidewinder missiles. There’s a ton of crap in the sky we haven’t shot down (yet) 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z In his autobiography Feklisov says that a modified version was used to shoot down Powers. Bad Cheer: The Holiday Exchange Precipitating ‘Bridge of Spies’ 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z Until then, some help may be on the horizon for those who don’t want to be arrested for shooting down a drone. When Your Neighbor’s Drone Pays an Unwelcome Visit 2016-01-27T05:00:00Z Mr. Risen says that around Christmas of 2003, Mr. Montgomery influenced the Bush administration to seriously consider shooting down civilian airliners. In ‘Pay Any Price,’ James Risen Examines the War on Terror 2014-10-12T04:00:00Z Do you want to see a tank hurtling through the sky and shooting down planes? Film: Brace for Impact ? It?s Action Movie Season 2010-06-23T18:10:00Z Allen laments that just the other day, on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, of all days, there was a shooting down the street. Debbie Allen tackles gun violence, race relations in 'Freeze Frame' 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z He shoots down the internet rumour that he would like to name a hippo Colin as a riposte to Colin Firth bagging leading roles. Tim Roth: ‘If you neglect the working class for so long they will rebel against you’ 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z Carrots are good for your eyes: This narrative traces back to World War II. In 1940, British Royal Air Force pilots began using radar to shoot down enemy planes in the dark. Perspective | Apples keep you healthy, carrots help your eyes: What science says about such folk remedies 2019-10-11T04:00:00Z The noise above was tremendous because of the anti-aircraft guns trying to shoot down these wretched flying bombs, interspersed, of course, with the noise as they landed. P.D. James channels Austen in new murder mystery 2011-12-22T21:04:04Z “So would you shoot down a Syrian military aircraft or a Russian airplane?” she asked. In debate, Trump takes on moderators almost as much as Clinton 2016-10-09T04:00:00Z He recalled one sketch, “Carpet Monkey,” in which the actors played the trio behind Three Brothers Carpeting who employed a monkey mascot who would literally “shoot down prices” with a pistol in their ads. How to best end a comedy sketch? It’s hard to go wrong with gruesome death. 2016-07-12T04:00:00Z Twin slides shoot down from his upraised knees, and ladders lead up through his body into his head, where juvenile adventurers can peer out through his circular eyes. Art Review: Pondering Sculpture Under the Trees 2010-08-26T20:00:00Z Henpecked, hangdog Kugel has an analyst named Professor Jove who shoots down his every upbeat thought. Books of The Times: ?Hope: A Tragedy? by Shalom Auslander - Review 2012-01-17T23:18:49Z When she isn't present in meetings, colleagues make "Karen" jokes, which I always try to shoot down, but it still feels awful. Perspective | Ask Amy: ‘Right person, wrong time’ needs translating 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z But images that seem to be most in the spirit of the hashtag are taken as the photographer shoots down at his or her legs and whatever items surround them. Into Cloud Porn? There’s a Hashtag for That 2015-12-29T05:00:00Z "Tonight" is obligated to shoot down the center, but Meyers' knack of distilling political headlines and social flashpoints into pointed jokes and bits is different from what Fallon offers. How September 11, 2001 became the borderline dividing two eras of late-night comedy 2021-09-11T04:00:00Z But on Monday, the newspaper reversed itself and published an article by the Vatican's top art historian shooting down the claim. Painting at center of Caravaggio mystery unveiled 2010-07-27T12:25:00Z Police told airport officials it was too risky to try to shoot down the drones — stray bullets might kill someone. Holiday chaos as drones shut London's Gatwick Airport 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z Mr. Preston’s book filled our heads with “wildly gruesome notions” about how Ebola patients die, Mr. Quammen suggests, and he shoots down many of what he and others feel were Mr. Preston’s theatrical exaggerations. Books of The Times: ‘Spillover,’ by David Quammen, on How Animals Infect Humans 2012-10-02T22:11:49Z Boehm shoots down that view quite comprehensively and replaces it with a much more compelling story. Sharing is in our nature 2012-08-13T11:45:00Z Though none of the encounters seem to be lethal, the montage still plays like an unnerving highlight reel of “pigs shooting down brothers in the instant replay.” The Urgent, Giddily Imaginative Vision of “Random Acts of Flyness” 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z “He was spending a lot of money, and I felt bad, but I also didn’t want to shoot down his pride,” Ms. Booth said. When She Hears a Crying Bride, ‘It’s All Over’ 2020-06-04T04:00:00Z In October, North Korea used machine guns to try to shoot down some of the balloons. South Korean police halt 'The Interview' balloon drop 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z Then he gathers his writers, who are each assigned to bring in 10 story ideas; Mr. Weiner acknowledged that he shoots down many of these pitches. Television: Matthew Weiner Is Silent on ?Mad Men? Season Premiere 2012-03-07T12:55:00Z A disturbed young man goes on a rampage in a public place, shooting down innocents and, usually, taking his own life. | 'Polytechnique': A Fictional Killer of Women Who Is All Too Familiar 2011-06-28T22:27:56Z “Not only did she sound great, she closed the performance by — I don’t know if you saw this — really incredible, she closed the show by shooting down one of those U.F.O.s.” Late Night Recaps Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Surprise 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z No more “ton” of ideas for her to shoot down. Perspective | Carolyn Hax: What to call Grandma becomes new front in her bid for attention 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z Stark rays shoot down from the heavens, illuminating a solitary house on a bare hill. ‘Gatsby to Garp,’ a Feast of First Editions at the Morgan 2014-05-22T04:00:00Z Three months earlier, Reagan had delivered his “Star Wars” speech, imploring scientists to build laser weapons that could shoot down Soviet missiles in outer space. ‘WarGames’ and Cybersecurity’s Debt to a Hollywood Hack 2016-02-19T05:00:00Z Sitting in a swivel chair and rotating 360 degrees to shoot down passing foes is incredibly immersive, and offers a fascinating glimpse at the possibilities this technology will offer. The best games of 2010 2010-12-12T00:06:00Z Sino-U.S. relations worsened after Biden ordered the shooting down in February of a suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States. China's Xi in US for high-stakes Biden summit, APEC 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Relations between China and the United States have been frosty after President Joe Biden ordered the shooting down in February of a suspected Chinese spy balloon. Indonesia hosts regional defence chiefs amid multiple global crises 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Relations between the two countries grew particularly frosty after Biden ordered the shooting down in February of a suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States. In veiled swipe at China, Blinken tells APEC US believes in free region 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Mr. Biden’s defenders say he has mostly kept in place the $370 billion in tariffs on Chinese imports that Mr. Trump imposed and ordered the U.S. military to shoot down the Chinese spy balloon. Biden family’s big-money deals in China in background when president meets with Xi Jinping 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z And since then, tensions between the two nations have grown following a series of events touched off by the shooting down of a Chinese spy balloon that had wafted across the U.S. earlier this year. White House hoping Biden-Xi meeting brings progress on military communications, fentanyl fight 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Relations between the two countries grew frosty after Biden ordered the shooting down in February of a suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States. Biden will push China to resume military ties with US, official says 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z The U.S. president's team engineered a diplomatic blitz to repair hostile relations after Biden ordered the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon that transited U.S. skies in February. Biden to meet Xi on Wednesday in San Francisco Bay area, US says 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Beyond the attack that saw the U.S. shoot down missiles, there had been a mysterious explosion Thursday that hit the Egyptian resort town of Taba, near the border with Israel. Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim attacks on Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer to Hamas war 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z "They must shoot down as many victims as possible, take hostages and take some of them to the Gaza Strip using various cars," said one part of the manual. Israel screens unseen Hamas bodycam footage of attack 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z In late June, Wagner’s troops were suddenly on the road to Moscow — smashing through barriers, shooting down Russian aircraft, and raising doubts about Vladimir Putin’s grip on power. Moscow's man in Africa: Yevgeny Prigozhin and the collapse of the French empire 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z With the "No" campaign's popularity building and only a single referendum question to shoot down, conspiracy theories and misinformation spread faster on social media and, ultimately, filtered into the mainstream conversation, Graham added. Australian voters' divisions, indifference doom Indigenous referendum 2023-10-15T04:00:00Z Prime example: One viral video claiming to show a Hamas fighter shooting down an Israeli helicopter is actually a clip from the video game Arma 3. Commentary: Elon Musk bought Twitter just to break it. With a new war, we're paying the price 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z The Biden White House was also anxious to shoot down the idea that allied unity was faltering or that Russia could simply outwait the coalition assembled against it. Combat fatigue? Cracks in Western unity as Ukraine struggles to show progress 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza, who declined to comment on a report that his contract is expiring, did not shoot down the possibility of the network leaving boxing behind. Canelo Álvarez's decline is inevitable. Is there anyone to take his mantle in boxing? 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian military reported shooting down 26 of the 38 Iranian-made attack drones it said were launched by Russia. Russian air strike damages Ukraine's Izmail port, injures two- governor 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Mr. Lavrov also seemed to shoot down the chances of Russia rejoining a U.N.-backed deal that facilitated the transport of grain and other food supplies from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. Russian foreign minister: US ‘directly at war’ with Russia, using Ukraine as ‘fodder’ 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Ukraine’s military said it managed to shoot down 36 of 43 missiles launched by Russia in the widespread attacks on civilian infrastructure. Former NATO commander: China is watching Zelenskyy visit 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Fedya warned his men to shoot down the ones that hovered: They were the ones that dropped grenades. Inside a Ukrainian brigade’s battle ‘through hell’ to reclaim a village on the way to Bakhmut 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Ukraine’s air defense uses missiles to try to shoot down Russian missiles before they hit. New Roundup: Missile Hits Poland, Tigray Aid, & Space Record 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z Whether the Republican strategy proves to be a defiance of court orders that the Supreme Court will shoot down or a deft political move will be become clearer over the next month. A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They’re still waiting for new maps 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z “Ukraine can shoot down most of what the Russians are firing, and that tells us that there’s a gap,” he said. New US sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z “Ukraine can shoot down most of what the Russians are firing, and that tells us that there’s a gap,” he said. New U.S. sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Despite the near shoot down, the RAF has continued to conduct surveillance flights over the Black Sea - a testament to the courage of the crews who narrowly avoided a disaster. Rogue Russian pilot tried to shoot down RAF aircraft in 2022 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian military reported shooting down 25 of 33 drones it said were launched by Russia overnight. Ukraine reports Danube port damage after latest Russian attack 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian military reported shooting down 25 of the 33 drones it said were launched by Russia overnight. Russian attack damages port infrastructure at Ukraine's Izmail - governor 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Ukraine's military reported shooting down 25 of the 33 drones it said were launched by Russia. Drone strikes on Ukraine's Izmail damage port, grain silo -governor 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z It also decides by consensus, meaning even one member can shoot down any unfavorable decision or proposal. Southeast Asian leaders are besieged by thorny issues as they hold an ASEAN summit without Biden 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z A Russian pilot tried to shoot down an RAF surveillance plane after believing he had permission to fire, the BBC has learned. Rogue Russian pilot tried to shoot down RAF aircraft in 2022 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Likening it to the demonstrations around Beita, she puts Mr Jaghoub's shooting down to the use of "open fire regulations" by Israeli forces. Palestinian shot in back of head puts Israel's use of force under scrutiny 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z What sets it apart is Russia’s claim that the Sarmat will be able to evade defense systems the United States is trying to develop, to shoot down incoming intercontinental missiles. Russia claims Its Sarmat intercontinental missile is on ‘combat duty’ 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Moscow said it had it foiled a Ukrainian drone attack on western Russia, shooting down unmanned aircraft over at least six regions and destroying a naval attack on Crimea. Two killed in Russia's biggest air strike on Ukraine's capital in months 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z He is best known in the West for having been convicted by a Dutch court over the shooting down of a Malaysian passenger plane with the loss of 298 lives over eastern Ukraine in 2014. Russian nationalist Girkin loses appeal against detention 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian military reported shooting down four cruise missiles of up to eight total airborne targets detected, adding that the rest of the targets were "probably false". Russia launches overnight air attack on northern, central Ukraine 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Biden has called Chinese President Xi Jinping a “dictator” in the aftermath of the U.S. shooting down a spy balloon from China that floated over the United States. Biden is about to sign an order restricting U.S. investments in Chinese technology 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Mr. Pence also tried to shoot down the version of post-election events the Trump world pushed in response to the latest criminal charges, the third set of charges heaped upon him. Trump’s GOP rivals increasingly take shots at him as criminal charges pile up 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Ukrainian air defence systems were still able to shoot down Russian jets. Ukraine's invisible battle to jam Russian weapons 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Last year he was convicted by a court in The Hague in absentia for his role in the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. Alexei Navalny braces for new verdict as Kremlin clamps down 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Ukraine's air force said it wasn't able to shoot down the Kalibr missiles, although it said it had downed eight drones overnight in other regions of Ukraine. Odesa region port infrastructure hit by overnight Russian attack -governor 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z The United States suspended radar information cooperation with Honduras in 2014 after the Honduran Congress passed a law that authorized its air force to shoot down aircraft suspected of transporting drugs. US resumes sharing radar information with Honduras, official says 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z But he added that air defense systems were unable to shoot down some incoming missiles, in particular the X-22 and Onyx types. At least 2 dead as Russia strikes Odesa and other southern Ukraine cities for a third night 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, Mr. Qin criticized the American response in shooting down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon off the Carolina coast. U.S. stumped by mysterious absence of Chinese foreign minister 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The U.S. does not believe Russian aircraft plan to drop bombs on U.S. troops or shoot down manned aircraft. US sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures in Gulf region 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z The U.S. does not believe Russian aircraft plan to drop bombs on U.S. troops or shoot down manned aircraft. U.S. sending F-16 fighter jets to protect ships from Iranian seizures in Gulf region 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z Army has learned from the war in Ukraine, George said it has demonstrated the importance of a number of missile defense and new systems that can shoot down smaller drones. Army chief nominee would boost recruiting, but Tuberville blockade leaves his confirmation uncertain 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The official said North Korea's ground based missiles did not have the range to shoot down U.S. planes, which were not flying in Pyongyang's Exclusive Economic Zone as defined by international law. US, Japan, S.Korea hold rare military meeting as N.Korea launches missile 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z A night earlier, Russia launched 28 drones on Kyiv and the southern port of Odesa, with Ukraine's air defence shooting down 26 of the Shahed drones. Russia keeps air strikes on Kyiv as NATO meets 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Earlier this week it threatened to shoot down such planes. North Korea fires intercontinental ballistic missile after threatening US 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z It also threatened to shoot down U.S. spy planes. South Korea’s Yoon pushes for strong resolve against North’s nuclear ambitions at NATO summit 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z In the nearby Russian region of Rostov, authorities on Sunday also reported shooting down a missile. Russia reports intercepting a missile over annexed Crimea and briefly halts traffic on key bridge 2023-07-09T04:00:00Z “We want no discussion about money, about compensation until the Tehran regime admits the truth about shooting down the plane.” Years After Iranian Missiles Downed a Passenger Jet, a Suit Seeks Answers 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Iran is facing legal action at the International Court of Justice over the shooting down of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 in January 2020. Ukraine plane: Iran facing legal action over downing of Flight PS752 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z Israel, which considers Iran its greatest enemy, has previously used F-35 jets to shoot down Iranian drones, and has threatened to carry out a long-range strike on Iranian nuclear targets. Israel to buy more F-35 fighter jets from US. Deal expands fleet by 50% and deepens partnership 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z So Prigozhin turned his army around and marched toward Moscow, collecting Russian booty, shooting down Russian planes and taking over a city in the process. Liz Cheney is right: We're electing idiots — and she's a more dangerous idiot than most 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z "Every day we shoot down at least one or two of these Lancets ... but it's not a 100% interception rate unfortunately," he said. Cheap Russian drone a menace to Ukrainian troops and equipment 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Some relatives of the victims say they are convinced that orders to shoot down the plane were issued to create a distracting humanitarian disaster that would fend off American actions. Years After Iranian Missiles Downed a Passenger Jet, a Suit Seeks Answers 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z He voiced regret for having had to shoot down Russian planes. Wagner revolt: How many planes and people did Russia lose? 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Hezbollah and Israel have made claims to shooting down each other's drones in the past. Hezbollah-linked outlet says group downed Israeli drone in Lebanese air space 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z For several tense hours, the Kremlin seemed powerless as Wagner convoys rolled through Russia, smashing occasional roadblocks and shooting down aircraft sent by the military in a desperate attempt to stop them. Russian mercenaries’ revolt undermines Putin and could lead to further challenges to his rule 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z They are yet to shoot down any missiles or drones. Ukraine builds layered air defences as Russia ramps up strikes 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z During the African delegation's visit to Ukraine on Friday, the military said it had come under missile attack and returned fire - shooting down more than a dozen projectiles. South Africa's stranded presidential security team: Poland denies racism 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Ukraine’s air defenses are able to shoot down most attacking munitions around Kyiv, but they are spread thin elsewhere. Your Friday Briefing 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Ukraine’s air defenses have become very robust in and around Kyiv, able to shoot down the great majority of attacking munitions, but they are spread thin elsewhere. Counteroffensive Is Grueling and Costly, but Promising, Ukraine and U.S. Say 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z But at the end of this past season, Beal didn’t exactly shoot down the idea he could be on the move as aggressively as he had before. Bradley Beal trade rumors fly as Wizards mull whether to rebuild 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z He said that Japan did not take any action to shoot down the missiles. North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z One of them, Marney Cheek, told the court it had been "subjected to a rambling conspiracy theory" about the shooting down of MH17 which would be "better relegated to the darkest corners of the internet". Ukraine denounces Russian MH17 'rambling conspiracy theory' at World Court 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Ukraine's air force said the Odesa attack, which lasted six hours, involved eight land-based missiles and 35 drones, and that air defence units were able to shoot down 20 drones and two cruise missiles. Ukraine counter-offensive actions have begun, Zelensky says 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian military reported shooting down four out of six missiles launched during the attack, which the air force said lasted around six hours, and 10 out of 16 drones. One killed in latest Russian air strike on Ukraine, Kyiv says 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Authorities in recent days have also cracked down on citizens sharing images or footage of air defence systems shooting down Russian missiles. Ukraine's military urges 'silence' ahead of expected counteroffensive 2023-06-04T04:00:00Z Interceptors are surface-to-air missiles used to shoot down attacking drones or missiles. Kyiv missile strikes: Tracking the rise of Russian attacks 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z Mr. Klitschko said on Telegram that an additional 16 people were injured by debris from air-defense systems shooting down incoming missiles. Mother and Child’s Desperate Run for Cover in Kyiv Ends Outside Locked Shelter 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Air defense teams have managed to shoot down roughly 90 percent of the incoming missiles and drones recently and, remarkably, 100 percent of the ballistic missiles aimed at Kyiv, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. ‘We Have No Days Off’: The Nonstop Work of Ukrainian Air Defenses 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z The deaths and injuries were probably caused by debris from air defense systems shooting down incoming attacks, he said. Another Early Morning Attack in Kyiv Kills Three 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z He and his allies are attempting to shoot down the agreement Mr. McCarthy reached with President Biden to suspend the debt ceiling just days before the country is headed for default. Packing Figures and Charts, Roy Leads G.O.P. Revolt Against Debt Limit Deal 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z Japan’s defense minister had ordered its forces to shoot down the satellite or debris, if any entered Japanese territory. North Korea launches rocket likely connected to military spy satellite, South Korea says 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Japan said it was ready to shoot down anything that threatened its territory. North Korea launches rocket after satellite warning 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z The arrival of two Patriot batteries in late April gave Ukraine its first system designed to shoot down ballistic missiles. ‘We Have No Days Off’: The Nonstop Work of Ukrainian Air Defenses 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said he ordered Japan’s Self Defense Forces to shoot down the satellite or debris, if any entered Japanese territory. North Korea says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Japan has vowed to shoot down any projectile that threatens its territory, saying any North Korean missile launch would be a serious violation of U.N. North Korea says it will launch its first military spy satellite in June 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Ukrainian forces have become more effective in shooting down Russian missiles compared to earlier in the year, with many crediting the American systems. Sleepless in Kyiv: Nighttime Russian air campaign terrorizes citizens in Ukrainian capital 2023-05-29T04:00:00Z Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said he ordered Japan’s Self Defense Force to shoot down the satellite or debris, if any entered Japanese territory. North Korea notifies neighboring Japan it plans to launch satellite in coming days 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z Even when air defense teams successfully shoot down a target, there is danger as fiery wreckage rains down on the streets below. ‘We Have No Days Off’: The Nonstop Work of Ukrainian Air Defenses 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Praising his air force, Mr Zelensky said: "Every time you shoot down enemy drones and missiles, lives are saved... you are heroes." Ukraine war: Zelenksy praises air force after Russia's largest drone attack yet 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z The attack lasted more than five hours, with air defense reportedly shooting down more than 40 drones. Russia launched ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z Although they have limitations, the weapons, they said, are proving harder to shoot down than the fastest, most modern missiles that the Ukrainians have become adept at intercepting. Russia’s Old Bombs Elude Ukraine’s Modern Defenses 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z Skilled pilots who were able to shoot down enemy planes became known as “aces.” World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z Russia has significantly increased the frequency of its missile attacks on Ukraine recently, while Ukraine appears to be shooting down more of Russia's missiles. G7: UK to ban Russian diamonds in Ukraine war sanctions 2023-05-18T04:00:00Z While the Patriot system is designed to intercept threats like aircraft and ballistic missiles, it can also shoot down the "kamikaze" drones Russia has frequently sent to hit Ukrainian critical infrastructure. Explainer: Can Ukraine use Patriot defense systems to knock out Russian hypersonic missiles? 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z Earlier in May, Ukraine prevented an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv, shooting down all missiles aimed at the capital. Russia launched ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukrainian capital before Kyiv Day; 1 killed 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z A statement from Ukraine’s Air Force did not specify whether the Patriot system had, in fact, been involved in shooting down Russian missiles in one of the largest aerial assaults by Moscow since early March. Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Russian Missiles Over Kyiv 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z If confirmed, it would be further evidence of Ukraine’s ability to shoot down one of Russia’s most sophisticated weapons. Your Wednesday Briefing: Ukraine Says It Shot Down Hypersonic Missiles 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z In video on social media, air defence systems can be seen shooting down suspected Russian missiles. Ukraine war: Kyiv comes under missile attack 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Kyiv says its defences are able to shoot down most - though not all - of the incoming missiles. Russia says it launched concentrated missile strike on Ukraine overnight 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z For nearly four hours, Ukrainian air defense teams have raced to shoot down the drones, lighting up the night sky with tracer fire from antiaircraft guns, while residents huddled in bomb shelters and interior hallways. ‘Panic’ and Shortages in Parts of Occupied Ukraine Amid Russian Evacuation Orders 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z And U.S. aid packages — including more immediate military weapons and support — have included systems to shoot down and otherwise defeat the drones. US to provide Ukraine $1.2 billion in long-term security aid 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z For nearly four hours, Ukrainian air defense teams raced to shoot down the drones, lighting up the night sky with tracer fire from antiaircraft guns. Russia launched 35 attack drones over Kyiv, the Ukrainian Air Force says. 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Officials in the capital Kyiv and the southeastern Dnipropetrovsk region also reported shooting down a reconnaissance and attack drone in the early hours, respectively. Russia keeps up missile attacks on Ukraine ahead of expected Kyiv offensive 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Ukraine has become adept at shooting down Russian cruise missiles and drones, often knocking 70 to 80 percent of them out of the sky in any particular attack. Ukraine Claims It Shot Down Russia’s Most Sophisticated Missile for First Time 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Patriot missiles, which shoot down missiles or planes entering a protected airspace, have long had an “automatic” mode. The Next Fear on A.I.: Hollywood’s Killer Robots Become the Military’s Tools 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Ukraine's Air Force was previously seen as unable to shoot down ballistic missiles, which Russia used to strike residential areas and Ukraine's power infrastructure. Ukraine says it downed hypersonic Russian missile with U.S. air defence system 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Videos of efforts to shoot down the drone had been shared widely on social media. Ukraine shoots down own drone over central Kyiv 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z One of those requests had been for the Iron Dome, a short-range interceptor that Israel regularly uses to shoot down rockets fired by Palestinian militants in Gaza. Ukraine hopes to protect Kyiv with Israeli alert system by summer 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Ballistic missiles are difficult to shoot down, and their downing could indicate Ukraine used sophisticated Western-supplied air defence systems against them. Moscow says US behind Kremlin drone attack, Russian forces target Kyiv 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada this week ordered the military to be ready to shoot down the North’s satellite rocket if necessary. The scariest advancements in North Korea missile tech so far 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z It helped that they would be shooting down the hill towards the Gallowgate End because I know myself that's what you always want in the second half, whether you are chasing the game or not. A happy club again - but things about to get even better for Newcastle 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z Last fall, as Russia launched its campaign to destroy Ukraine’s infrastructure and energy grid, the MiGs switched to shooting down cruise missiles and self-destructing drones, although their effectiveness in that mission was “low,” Ihnat said. Donated MiG jets will not give Ukraine air superiority against Russia, experts say 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z On the ground, CIA paramilitary officers and specialists were collecting intelligence to support the operation, specifically looking for any threats to the evacuation force, including shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles that might shoot down the helicopters. U.S. pulls diplomats from Sudan, and an exodus begins 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z On the ground, C.I.A. paramilitary officers and specialists were collecting intelligence to support the operation, specifically looking for any threats to the evacuation force, including shoulder-fired surface-to-air missiles that might shoot down the helicopters. U.S. Pulls Diplomats From Sudan, and an Exodus Begins 2023-04-23T04:00:00Z In February, President Joe Biden, a Democrat, ordered U.S. fighter jets to shoot down a Chinese spy balloon that had wafted into U.S. airspace. Fear of China increases the risk of conflict | Op-Ed 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z This week, Ukraine received its first Patriot battery, an American-made air defense system that is considered among the most advanced for shooting down warplanes and cruise missiles. U.S. tanks might arrive soon, but Ukraine’s allies are struggling to meet other weapons pledges. 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z R.S.F. troops on trucks parked in nearby streets, positioned between houses filled with cowering residents, tried to shoot down the fighter jets with antiaircraft guns. Uneven Cease-Fire in Sudan Makes Escape Hard for Desperate Civilians 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z At such a cost, it’s not advantageous to use the Patriot to shoot down the far smaller and cheaper Iranian drones that Russia has been buying and using in Ukraine. Ukraine: US-made Patriot guided missile systems arrive 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Yaghoobzadeh told reporters on Tuesday that Staple Street backed Dominion in its mission to shoot down lies against it. Fox's $787.5 million settlement is big win for buyout firm Staple Street 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Gun manufacturers Barrett and Browning make and sell to civilians .50-caliber sniper rifles that can pierce armor and shoot down helicopters. Opinion | How to stop the Mexican cartels? Stop supplying them with guns. 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z A court in Iran has sentenced 10 armed forces personnel to prison over the shooting down of Ukraine International Airlines flight PS752 in January 2020. Ukraine plane: Iran court jails 10 over downing of flight PS752 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Mizan said the commander did not follow protocols in the moments leading up to the shooting down of the plane. Iran: Jail terms for those behind downing of Ukraine flight 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z Army post in Oklahoma, and returned to Europe to learn more about using the defensive missile system to track and shoot down enemy aircraft. Ukraine awaits U.S. missile system after latest Russian strike 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z But other technical details remained a mystery to intelligence agencies, even days after the shoot down. Leaked secret documents detail up to four additional Chinese spy balloons 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Ukraine, however, still has few defenses against ballistic missiles, and it was unable to shoot down six Russian Kinzhal hypersonic missiles in the last large-scale attack, on March 9. How Ukraine Won the War to Keep the Lights On 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z “You can shoot down the satellites so they can’t talk to the ships,” he told the Navy League meeting. Gen. Mark Milley blames Congress in part for mounting tensions with China 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z Both are intended to shoot down enemy drones, officials said. U.S. to boost Ukraine’s air defenses with $2.6 billion weapons package 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z His remarks came after President Biden had ordered American fighter jets to shoot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon that had traversed airspace across the U.S. in early February. Army Gen. Milley says U.S. and China not at ‘brink of war’ 2023-04-02T04:00:00Z But other technical details remained a mystery to intelligence agencies, even days after the shoot down. Leaked secret documents detail up to four additional Chinese spy balloons 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Mayhew wasn’t the only executive to publicly shoot down interest in Jackson. Lamar Jackson requested a trade. The Commanders aren’t interested. 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z The U.S. decision to shoot down the Chinese balloon on Feb. 4 drew angry complaints from China and Wang called the U.S. reaction "hysterical". Little room for maneuver as U.S.-China ties slide further 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z They need to be regularly resupplied, since both sides are shooting down the unmanned vehicles with increasing efficiency. As War in Ukraine Grinds on, China Helps Refill Russian Drone Supplies 2023-03-21T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian argument is that the F-16 is better than the MIG at shooting down cruise missiles because of its powerful radar and modern missiles, and could offer vastly more protection from Russian bombardment. More MIG fighters will help Ukraine, but what Kyiv really wants are F-16s. 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z But other technical details remained a mystery to intelligence agencies, even days after the shoot down. Leaked secret documents detail up to four additional Chinese spy balloons 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z While the Reaper can drop bombs and launch missiles, its slow speed and lack of defensive weapons makes it relatively easy to shoot down. What is a Reaper drone? 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z When tweets calling out Barrymore for “worshiping” Mulvaney started to flood Twitter, her fans quickly followed, shooting down the negative comments. Drew Barrymore sat on the floor with trans TikToker Dylan Mulvaney. Online turmoil ensued 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z While the Reaper can drop bombs and launch missiles, its slow speed and lack of defensive weapons make it relatively easy to shoot down. Russian Warplane Hits American Drone Over Black Sea, U.S. Says 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Amid tensions over the U.S. shooting down a suspected Chinese spy balloon in February, China refused to accept a phone call from U.S. China says AUKUS on ‘dangerous path’ with nuclear subs deal 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z But other technical details remained a mystery to intelligence agencies, even days after the shoot down. Leaked secret documents detail up to four additional Chinese spy balloons 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Tensions with Beijing have periodically flared during his presidency, most recently when Biden ordered the U.S. military to shoot down a Chinese spy balloon that was flying over the continental United States. Biden, in a challenge to China, announces major submarine deal 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z However many remain, the use of the Kinzhals demonstrated Moscow’s readiness to deploy a weapon that Ukraine cannot shoot down, and that Russia could direct against high-value targets in the future. Russia’s hypersonic missile attack on Ukraine highlights Western vulnerability 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z As the winter wore on, Ukraine's armed forces grew more adept at shooting down Russia's missiles and drones. Has Putin’s assault on Ukraine’s power grid failed? 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Kim Yo Jong, Kim's powerful sister, has threatened to turn the Pacific Ocean into a "firing range" and warned that any move to shoot down North Korea's test missiles would be a declaration of war. U.S. to hold meeting at U.N. on North Korea rights abuses 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z It has also bought attack drones from Iran, which are far less expensive but also less powerful and easier to shoot down, and has used many of them. Russia Blasts Ukrainian Cities, Including Biggest Use of Advanced Missiles 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The assault included six of the country’s newest hypersonic missiles, which fly at more than five times the speed of sound and are almost impossible for Ukraine to shoot down. Your Friday Briefing: Australia’s U.S. Nuclear Submarine Deal 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z The response was a torrent of booing and some bad press — but there was no internet then to shoot down his soaring career. Opinion | The heroes who built New York’s stand-up comedy scene — and changed America 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z The authors deemed it "urgent" for China - which aims to develop its own similar satellite network – to find ways to shoot down or disable Starlink. Studying Ukraine war, China's military minds fret over US missiles, Starlink 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, Qin repeated criticisms of Washington’s recent shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the U.S. east coast, saying that was entirely an unexpected accident caused by force majuere. China minister lashes out at US in 1st news conference 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z North Korea on Monday lashed out at joint military drills by the United States and South Korea, saying any move to shoot down one of its test missiles would be considered a "declaration of war." S.Korea vows to strengthen security cooperation with Japan following forced labour announcement 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z So far, the single IRIS-T unit already deployed in Ukraine has been used to shoot down cruise missiles that Moscow has attacked power stations with, and aircraft including Iranian-made Shahed drones - with stunning success. Under the radar, Germany trains Ukrainians on advanced air defence weapon 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z Last year, Russian authorities repeatedly reported shooting down Ukrainian drones over annexed Crimea. Drones fly deep inside Russia; Putin orders border tightened 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Biden ordered military jets to shoot down a Chinese spy balloon and several unidentified aerial objects. How a small-town train derailment erupted into a culture battle 2023-02-25T05:00:00Z I understand that Ukraine is using “machine guns” now far out in front of potential targets but is still not capable of shooting down all the incoming Russian missiles and drones. Opinion | Putin needs a history lesson 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Last summer, it awarded the first design contract for the new ship outfitted with those missiles and lasers powerful enough to shoot down aircraft. US Navy applies lessons from costly shipbuilding mistakes 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z Relations between the world's two largest economies worsened this month over the shooting down of the Chinese spy balloon, weighing on China ADRs after a sharp rally starting late last year. U.S.-listed China shares feel the heat as report fans Sino-U.S. tensions 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z A Russian fighter jet had reportedly taken off from Belarus, carrying the type of hypersonic missile that Ukraine’s defenders cannot shoot down. Opinion | Biden’s Kyiv visit shows Putin seriously misjudged his courage 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z President Joe Biden has said the military is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects. Congress floats ways to secure skies after Chinese balloon 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z He also said he had no regrets about shooting down the first one. Inside the Hunt for U.F.O.s at the End of the World 2023-02-20T05:00:00Z Biden called for the move after ordering the military last weekend to shoot down three unidentified objects that U.S. officials now believe were likely harmless airborne devices designed for commercial or research purposes. Top U.S., Chinese diplomats hold first meeting since balloon incursion 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Mr. Wang said shooting down the balloon “does not show that the U.S. is strong.” Blinken Meets With Chinese Official Amid Spy Balloon Furor, U.S. Says 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z "To have dispatched an advanced fighter jet to shoot down a balloon with a missile, such behaviour is unbelievable, almost hysterical," said Wang. China swipes at 'hysterical' U.S. at global security gathering 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z In the days after shooting down of the Chinese balloon, U.S. fighter jets downed three other objects over North America that U.S. officials now say they believe were harmless and probably not from China. A top Chinese official calls the U.S. balloon response ‘hysterical’ and says the war in Ukraine must not continue. 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Biden’s order to the Air Force to shoot down the three smaller airborne objects with Sidewinder missiles left him fending off Republican accusations he was too trigger-happy. Why balloons are now in public eye — and military crosshairs 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Vice President Kamala Harris, who is in Munich for the conference, defended the administration's handling of the balloon incident and the shooting down of the three other objects. U.S. completes recovery of Chinese balloon but other "object" searches called off 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z In the days after shooting down the Chinese balloon, American fighter jets downed three more objects over North America, which U.S. officials now say they believe were harmless and probably not from China. Blinken Meets With Chinese Official Amid Spy Balloon Furor, U.S. Says 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z Kirby pushed back at the notion that Biden’s decision to use missiles costing hundreds of thousands of dollars to shoot down what were most likely balloons that cost less than $20 was an overreaction. Decision to shoot down balloons puts spotlight on hobbyists 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The latest exchange took place on Friday, with US President Joe Biden insisting he would "make no apologies" for shooting down the alleged Chinese spy balloon. Distrust deepens over US-China balloon row 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Biden says the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects. Why balloons are now in public eye — and military crosshairs 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The weapons can maneuver at speeds above Mach 5 and are much harder to detect and shoot down. U.S. and China Vie in Hazy Zone Where Balloons, U.F.O.s and Missiles Fly 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z “I make no apologies for taking down that balloon,” President Biden said in his first formal address on the recent shooting down of flying objects. Fox News for Universities 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Taiwan's defence ministry said on Tuesday that it has not spotted any surveillance balloons from China in its vicinity, but also said it will shoot down any balloon it deems a threat. Taiwan finds crash site of suspected Chinese weather balloon 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The result was an unusual and often surreal few days, as Biden was essentially confronted with deciding whether to shoot down three mysterious objects, leaving a baffled public. The week Biden had to decide whether to shoot down mysterious objects 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Ukraine said the barrage included missiles that its air defences cannot shoot down, which will only add urgency to its appeals for more Western military support. Ukraine's priority to hold the line as global security leaders gather 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z China and the United States are involved in a bitter spat over the U.S. military's shooting down what it called a Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina this month. Taiwan defence minister says he is unsure about reported visit of U.S. official 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z “At the moment, we do not have the weapons capable of shooting down this type of missile,” Ukraine’s Air Force Command said in a statement. New Russian Missile Barrage Hits Ukraine 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Tensions between Washington and Beijing increased with the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon over the U.S. and its shooting down earlier this month. Amid U.S. TikTok bans, a few balk at writing its name in law 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The history of this episode could be that a jittery U.S. government, on high alert following the discovery of a Chinese espionage balloon, used sophisticated military weaponry to shoot down routine objects. The week Biden had to decide whether to shoot down mysterious objects 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z President Joe Biden has said he makes no apologies for shooting down an alleged Chinese spy balloon off the coast of the US. Biden says he makes no apologies for downing China balloon 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z “What are we shooting down and where did they come from? Whether they are hostile or not, is there coherent guidance about when to shoot them down?” President Biden to address recent UFO takedowns over United States 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Some think the whole incident was taken to another level of stupidity by the subsequent shooting down of three unidentified objects that posed no threat to the U.S. or anyone else. We went nuts over a balloon! Thank you for saving us, Rihanna 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z It is supposed to come up with guidelines this week on what circumstances should be considered before shooting down an unidentified object. Biden plans speech on balloon, unidentified objects -sources 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Austin, asked in Brussels on Thursday if the military is wary of shooting down more objects, declined to answer directly. The week Biden had to decide whether to shoot down mysterious objects 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z Nonetheless, the administration was quick to shoot down three more unidentified objects that violated U.S. airspace in the wake of the Chinese spy balloon incident. Kamala Harris sparks outrage by downplaying spy balloon saga’s damage to U.S.-China relations 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Meanwhile, China sought to cast the U.S.’s shooting down of its spy balloon as “hysterical” and evidence of America’s decline. A Big Breakup at the Federal Trade Commission 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z She has a better chance of shooting down a high-altitude balloon with a Daisy Red Ryder BB gun. We went nuts over a balloon! Thank you for saving us, Rihanna 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z President Biden ordered the U.S. military to shoot down the Chinese balloon off the coast of South Carolina on Feb. 4, a few days after it was spotted hovering over Montana. China Says U.S. Regularly Sends Balloons Into Its Airspace 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Biden then directed the military to make a plan to shoot down the balloon over U.S. waters and provide the best possible chance of recovering debris. The week Biden had to decide whether to shoot down mysterious objects 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z The United States is going to need a lot of missiles if its fighter jets are to shoot down every stray balloon that sets off a radar warning in American airspace. A Rising Awareness That Balloons Are Everywhere in Our Skies 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Tensions heated up over the weekend, with the U.S. shooting down three unidentified flying objects over North America and China announcing it would down a mysterious craft near the Bohai Sea. China Tries to Depict Furor Over Spy Balloon as Sign of U.S. Decline 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z The Daily” is about why the U.S. is shooting down high-flying objects. Your Wednesday Briefing 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z "We are in an absolutely paradoxical situation," said Igor Girkin, who has been convicted by an international court of helping to shoot down a Malaysian airliner over east Ukraine. Putin, secure in power, sets stage for long and draining war 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z Others, meanwhile, chastised Biden for shooting down foreign aircraft that they imagined could be carrying bioweapons or nuclear weapons. Rumors swirl about balloons, UFOs as officials stay mum 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z In China, authorities said they might soon shoot down an unidentified flying object over waters near the northern city of Rizhao, The South China Morning Post reported. Your Monday Briefing: U.S. Destroys U.F.O.s 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z “The Daily” is about why the U.S. is shooting down high-flying objects. Your Wednesday Briefing: Miracle Rescues in Turkey 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z After all, the U.S. military has refused to definitively shoot down the alien theory. Why We're Suddenly Spotting Spy Balloons 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Many Americans have been captivated by the drama playing out in the skies as fighter jets scramble to shoot down objects. US jets down 4 objects in 8 days, unprecedented in peacetime 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z China had insisted the object was a civilian weather-monitoring unmanned aircraft blown off course and called the shooting down an overreaction. China says U.S. balloons flew into its airspace 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z It said fisheries officials had sent out a warning to local fishermen that Chinese authorities were preparing to shoot down the object. How has China reacted to the balloon saga? 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z The only time Mr. Biden directly discussed any of the objects was on Friday, when he hailed a military operation to shoot down an object over Alaska as “a success.” Biden’s silence on flying objects shot down by military tests transparency pledge 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The White House has said its decision to shoot down three objects flying over North American airspace this weekend was "out of an abundance of caution". White House defends decision to shoot down flying objects 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has insisted there is no evidence of aliens as questions surround the shooting down of several mystery objects. No aliens insists White House before ET joke 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The U.S. military shot down three separate aerial objects over the weekend, roughly one week after shooting down a Chinese surveillance balloon near the South Carolina coast after it had traversed most of the country. White House says no signs that shot-down objects were ‘alien or extraterrestrial’ 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Saturday that he ordered a US warplane to shoot down an unidentified object that was flying high over northern Canada. UK ready to defend against spy balloons - Rishi Sunak 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z The last time Mr. Biden directly discussed any of the objects was on Friday, when he hailed a military operation to shoot down an object over Alaska as “a success.” Pressure mounts for Biden to break silence on objects shot down from the sky 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z After a call between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President Biden, the leaders authorized their pilots to shoot down the object over the Yukon, the White House said in a statement Saturday night. Another aerial object, this time over Lake Huron, shot down by military 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Navy and Marine Corps held joint exercises in the South China Sea over the weekend at a time of heightened tensions with Beijing over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon. Philippines: China ship hits Filipino crew with ‘military-grade laser light’ 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z The air strikes, in which there was no immediate word of casualties, followed what Israel described as its shooting down over the weekend of a rocket that had been fired over the border from Gaza. Explosions rock Gaza, Israel says it hit Hamas rocket factory 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z It is exceedingly rare for U.S. military aircraft to shoot down objects in North American skies, let alone three in just one week. New shootdowns of suspected spy balloons fuel growing concerns over Chinese surveillance 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z "Montana is the site of multiple nuclear missile silos. After shooting down ufo's in Alaska & Canada, we deserve answers." Alien Twitter is going wild over all of these "objects" being shot down 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Navy and Marine Corps are holding joint exercises in the South China Sea at a time of heightened tensions with Beijing over the shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon. U.S. holds drills in South China Sea amid tensions with China 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z President Biden, harassed by Republican critics, decided to shoot down the balloon. Opinion | With Chinese balloon, a hidden Cold War contest drifted into the open 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z That was followed Friday by another fighter jet shooting down what the Defense Department also described as a “high-altitude object” near the North Slope of Alaska. New unidentified ‘cylindrical’ object shot down over Canada 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z President Biden gave the order to shoot down the balloon once it was over water and did not pose a safety risk to civilians on the ground. New shootdowns of suspected spy balloons fuel growing concerns over Chinese surveillance 2023-02-12T05:00:00Z Some U.S. lawmakers criticized Biden for not shooting down the Chinese balloon sooner. U.S. fighter jet shoots down UFO over Canada, Trudeau says 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z Though we support shooting down the Chinese surveillance balloon, we find it difficult to understand why it was allowed to overfly sensitive American military and civilian sites. Opinion | The balloon fiasco raises serious questions about military readiness 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z China denounced the Pentagon's decision to shoot down the balloon as "excessive" and said it violated "international convention." Pentagon confirms "object" was shot down 40,000 feet over Alaska 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z Biden has said that his advisers talked him out of shooting down the craft in Montana, fearful that falling debris could harm civilians and property on the ground. New unidentified ‘cylindrical’ object shot down over Canada 2023-02-11T05:00:00Z Ukraine's air defences are unable to shoot down these type of missiles. Russian forces strike Ukraine, air raid sirens wail across the country 2023-02-10T05:00:00Z Melissa Dalton, a top Pentagon official focused on homeland defense, said that another factor in deciding where to shoot down the balloon was how easily it could be recovered. U.S. declassifies balloon intelligence, calls out China for spying 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z The Pentagon, which first disclosed the balloon’s presence a week ago, said it had considered immediately deploying F-22s to shoot down the balloon but held off until the craft was no longer over land. Furious lawmakers grill Biden officials over Chinese spy balloon 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z The U.S. side's insistence on shooting down China's civilian unmanned airship was a serious violation of international practice and has set a bad precedent, spokesperson Tan Kefei said. China says it declined phone call with U.S. over balloon incident 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Greene had several outbursts, and she wanted to enter the chamber with a white balloon to dramatize her complaint that Biden had waited too long to shoot down an alleged Chinese spy balloon. Biden-GOP exchanges at State of the Union forecast 2024 battle 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z China condemned the shooting down of the balloon, which it said it was a civilian air vessel and accused Washington of overreacting. U.S. sites of interest visited by past Chinese balloons, Pentagon says 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Trump appears intent on tarnishing the glowing image Mr. DeSantis has cultivated in the eyes of Republican voters, with hopes of shooting down his presidential hopes before he gets off the runway. DeSantis responds to Trump attack: ‘I don’t spend my time trying to smear other Republicans’ 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z The intercept appeared to confirm that the surface-to-air missile used to shoot down the plane was trucked in from Russia at the request of the separatists. Investigators say Putin likely approved the supply of the missile system that brought down Flight MH17. 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z On Saturday, he recorded the exchange of the balloon shoot down. As jets closed in on China balloon, hobbyists were listening 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Given the recent shooting down of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the coast of South Carolina by the U.S. military, investors will be looking to see how forcefully Biden addresses U.S.-China relations. Investors to focus on buybacks, billionaire tax in Biden speech 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Then, Chinese officials and state media egged on the vitriolic nationalism that dominated online, as users called for the military to shoot down her plane or invade Taiwan, which China claims as its own. China Tries to Play Down Balloon Dispute With Censorship and Memes 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z Embassy in Beijing over the use of an F-22 Raptor to shoot down the balloon that had slowly drifted across U.S. continental airspace over multiple days. China claims ownership of second suspected spy balloon over Latin America 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z He will likely also zero in on China, following the U.S. military shooting down a surveillance balloon from Beijing last week. State of the Union’s congressional guests include family of Tyre Nichols, 9/11 volunteer firefighter 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Beijing condemned the shooting down of the balloon and urged Washington to show restraint over the episode. U.S. imposes security zone in search for Chinese balloon remnants 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Gen. VanHerck stood by the decision not to shoot down the balloon until it was well over the ocean. U.S. tracked Chinese spy balloon from the start but held off on attack, NORAD commander says 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Kirby firmly rejected Beijing’s claim that the U.S. violated international law by shooting down the balloon. White House: Improved surveillance caught Chinese balloon 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Look for Biden to talk about his decision to have the military shoot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon on Saturday, but how tough will he be on China? What to Watch: New political vibes this State of the Union 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Beijing this morning escalated its criticism of the Pentagon’s shooting down the balloon, which drifted across the continental U.S. last week and drew bipartisan condemnation of China. Carlyle Taps a Former Goldman Executive to Fill Its Leadership Void 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z China called the shooting down of the balloon an "obvious overreaction". U.S. imposes security zone in search for Chinese balloon remnants 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z On the global stage, China described Saturday's shooting down of its surveillance balloon over the United States by an American jet as an "obvious overreaction". Bursting bubbles 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z Biden approved a plan to shoot down the balloon on Friday night while he was in Wilmington, Delaware, setting off round-the-clock military preparations to coordinate the mission. How China's balloon over America steered its way into spying history 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z The Federal Aviation Administration ordered ground stops for flights in parts of North Carolina and South Carolina shortly before shooting down the balloon. Timeline: A suspected Chinese spy balloon’s eight-day journey 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Speaking at a press conference in his home state of New York, the Democrat described Republican criticism of President Biden’s delay in shooting down the surveillance device as premature and political. Defending Biden’s response to China spying, Schumer says Senate to get classified briefing on threat 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z She also offered some remarks about the U.S. military shooting down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the South Carolina coast. First Lady Jill Biden to present at Grammy Awards 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z China's Foreign Affairs Ministry issued a statement Saturday condemning the Pentagon for shooting down a balloon that Beijing says was a civilian aircraft that drifted over the United States by mistake. China slams the Pentagon's downing of a balloon in US airspace as an "excessive reaction" 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Military officials developed a plan to shoot down the balloon on Wednesday as it flew over Montana. How China's balloon over America steered its way into spying history 2023-02-06T05:00:00Z President Biden authorized the military to shoot down the Chinese spy vehicle on Saturday after it had traversed eastward across much of the U.S. homeland. China claims U.S. ‘overreacted’ in shooting down spy balloon 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The Department of Defense said it was worried that shooting down the balloon over land could lead to debris hitting humans and damaging property. Defending Biden’s response to China spying, Schumer says Senate to get classified briefing on threat 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The shooting down of the balloon capped a remarkable week of high-stakes international drama, played out over the skies of the continental United States. Navy Divers Work to Recover Debris From Chinese Spy Balloon 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The Pentagon said it chose to shoot down the surveillance device over open waters for fear of causing property damage or harm to people on the ground. Marco Rubio: Biden needs to address Americans on Chinese spy balloon 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The incentives have also faced challenges in court, with a Morgan County judge shooting down about $700 million in local property tax breaks in September. Rivian opponents refile lawsuits to challenge Georgia’s site takeover 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z China declared its “strong discontent and protest” at the shooting down and continued to claim the balloon was a civilian research airship blown off course. Silent Suffering 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z China’s internet — often an echo chamber for nationalist emotions — resounded with calls for Beijing to stand up to the United States over shooting down of the balloon. China Finds Itself With Limited Options After U.S. Shoots Down Balloon 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z The shooting down of China’s comic-book spy balloon extends China’s humiliation, and the Biden team deserves credit for pushing back against Xi and turning his aggression against him. Opinion | China’s suspected spy balloon is the perfect symbol of its clumsiness 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Biden said he told the Pentagon on Wednesday to shoot down the balloon as soon as possible without putting anyone on the ground at risk. Biden’s tense diplomatic dance with China has a long history 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z In 1998, for example, Canadian, British and U.S. fighter jets unsuccessfully attempted to shoot down a rogue weather balloon that had forced passenger flights to divert. In a world of drones and satellites, why use a spy balloon anyway? 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The administration’s reluctance to shoot down the balloon before Saturday was criticized by Republican lawmakers, who called it a failure to protect American airspace from a top U.S. adversary. U.S. military downs Chinese balloon over Atlantic Ocean 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Notably, the Chinese statement accused the United States of violating international norms by shooting down the balloon, but did not mention any claimed violation of international law. China Finds Itself With Limited Options After U.S. Shoots Down Balloon 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z U.S. officials convey to Chinese officials several times that the U.S. military might shoot down the spy balloon. China’s spy balloon drifted for 7 days across the U.S.: A Timeline 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Pentagon officials advised then against shooting down the balloon, whose belly structure was roughly the size of three buses, because of the possibility of harm to civilians and infrastructure while it was over land. Downing of Chinese Spy Balloon Ends Chapter in a Diplomatic Crisis 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z But shooting down another nation’s satellite would be both more challenging and possibly herald an arms race in space or worse. In a world of drones and satellites, why use a spy balloon anyway? 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Military leaders advised then against shooting down the balloon, which was roughly the size of three buses, because of the possibility of harm to civilians and infrastructure while it was over land. U.S. Close to Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloon Over the East Coast 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z This time, too, some voices on Weibo, a popular Chinese social media site, said that their leaders should get tougher; maybe, one bellicose commenter said, by shooting down an American plane. China Finds Itself With Limited Options After U.S. Shoots Down Balloon 2023-02-05T05:00:00Z Critics have been especially incensed by Mr. Biden’s decision not to shoot down the balloon. Biden says he’ll ‘take care of’ Chinese balloon 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Mr. Blinken also said the United States had the right to take action to protect its national interests, alluding to the possibility of shooting down the machine. Downing of Chinese Spy Balloon Ends Chapter in a Diplomatic Crisis 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The Pentagon also said it had considered deploying F-22s to shoot down the balloon but decided against it, citing the safety of people on the ground. Biden officials kept quiet about suspected Chinese spy balloon fearing diplomatic, political fallout 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z U.S. officials conveyed to Chinese officials several times in recent days that the U.S. military might shoot down the spy balloon. U.S. Close to Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloon Over the East Coast 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Military leaders considered shooting down the high-altitude surveillance balloon this week but eventually recommended against this because of the risk of falling debris, officials said. Biden says U.S. is 'going to take care of' Chinese balloon 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z U.S. officials said they had considered deploying F-22s to shoot down the balloon but decided against it citing a risk to people on the ground. Chinese balloon spotted in North Carolina as suspected spy craft floats eastward over U.S. airspace 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z President Joe Biden had declined to shoot down the balloon, following advice of defense officials who worried the debris could injure people below. China plays down Blinken’s canceled visit over balloon 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The US has decided not to shoot down the high-altitude airship due to the danger of falling debris, China urges calm over 'spy' balloon in US airspace 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z General Milley and Mr. Austin advised against shooting down the balloon while it was over land. U.S. Close to Shooting Down Chinese Spy Balloon Over the East Coast 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The United States will provide 190 heavy machine guns with thermal imagery sights to shoot down drones. U.S. rocket artillery for Ukraine will double its explosive reach 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Trump said the decision not to shoot down the balloon was a continuation of Mr. Biden’s soft approach toward Beijing. Trump slams Biden for allowing Chinese balloon over U.S. 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z U.S. officials said they had considered deploying F-22s to shoot down the balloon but decided against it. White House says China violated U.S. sovereignty with suspected surveillance balloon 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z President Joe Biden on Wednesday decided against shooting down the balloon as it floated over Montana due to U.S. military concerns about the likely dispersal of debris, American officials say. Chinese spy balloon changes course, floating over central United States-Pentagon 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Mr. Biden’s top generals recommended that he not use military force to shoot down the balloon because the debris could harm people on the ground. Chinese Spy Balloon or ‘Civilian Device’? 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z U.S. officials said they discussed deploying F-22s to shoot down the balloon, but decided against it in part because of the danger that debris might pose for those on the ground. Blinken nixes Beijing trip after furor over Chinese balloon 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z A senior defense official said the U.S. prepared fighter jets, including F-22s, to shoot down the balloon if ordered. Blinken postpones China trip following balloon discovery 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z U.S. military commanders eventually advised against shooting down the balloon because of the risk to safety from debris, a U.S. official said. Spy balloon witness thought it might have been a star or UFO 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Iran’s military has claimed shooting down two other drones before they reached the site. Satellite photos: Damage at Iran military site hit by drone 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z The Pentagon sent F-22 fighter jets to track the balloon Wednesday, leading to flights being temporarily grounded at the Billings airport, the official said, but decided against shooting down the balloon. Pentagon Discovers Suspected China Spy Balloon Over Northwest United States 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z The senior defense official said the U.S. did get fighter jets, including F-22s, ready to shoot down the balloon if ordered to by the White House. Pentagon: Chinese spy balloon spotted over Western U.S. 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Senior U.S. military leaders considered shooting down the spy balloon over Montana but eventually recommended against it because of the potential safety risk from debris. Suspected Chinese "spy balloon" flying over the United States- U.S. officials 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z Ukraine, which has received great quantities of military equipment from the United States and Europe, has asked Israel to provide systems to shoot down drones, including those supplied by Israel's regional adversary Iran. Blinken begins Middle East trip amid spate of violence 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Iran’s defense ministry said that it had thwarted an attack Saturday on one of its munition centers in the central city of Isfahan by shooting down three drones. Iran Says It Thwarted a Drone Attack on a Munitions Facility 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Ukraine managed to shoot down 47 of the 55 missiles, according to its Air Force command, including 20 in the area around the capital, Kyiv. In Wave of Strikes, Russian Missiles Kill 12 Across Ukraine 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The incursions by both sides constituted violations, but the South's efforts to shoot down the drones in its airspace did not violate the armistice, the command said in a statement. Both North and South Korea violated armistice with drone flights, U.N. command says 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z Russia sees the weapons as a way to pierce increasingly sophisticated U.S. missile defences that Putin has warned could one day shoot down its nuclear missiles. Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles to join drills with China, S.Africa 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z The Red Raiders needed Scott’s free-throw shooting down the stretch as they made just one field goal in the final four minutes. Scott scores 30-plus again, Texas Tech women beat No. 25 UT 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z “The Armed Forces of Ukraine have no weapons capable of shooting down this type of missile,” Hanna Maliar, the deputy defense minister, said in a statement. A Zelensky adviser says he will resign after outrage over comments on the Dnipro strike. 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Ukraine said the building was hit by a Russian Kh-22 missile, which it does not have the capability to shoot down and is reportedly extremely inaccurate. Ukraine War: Zelensky adviser resigns over Dnipro remarks 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Ukraine's Air Force said the apartment block was struck by a Russian Kh-22 missile, which is known to be inaccurate and that Ukraine lacks the air defences to shoot down. Rescue hopes fade after Russian attack on Dnipro 2023-01-16T05:00:00Z Ukraine’s Air Force said the apartment block was struck by a Russian Kh-22 missile, which is known to be inaccurate and that Ukraine lacks the air defences to shoot down. Russia-Belarus to conduct 'defensive' air drills, sparking fear in Kyiv of new offensive in Ukraine 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z Colonel Ihnat did not elaborate, but ballistic missiles are much faster and harder to shoot down than either drones or cruise missiles. The Saturday morning attack on Kyiv appeared to best the air-raid warning system. 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z The rare times he did, it was to shoot down Republican senators’ attempts to undermine administration decisions, such as his coronavirus masking or vaccine mandates. Biden greets new GOP majority with rough talk and veto threat 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z The information she provided also enabled Fidel Castro’s forces in 1996 to shoot down two U.S. planes flown by Cuban exiles who were assisting refugees fleeing the island by boat. U.S. intel analyst who spied for Castro released from prison after 20 years 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z The Lyon marchers also paid homage to victims of the shooting down of a Ukrainian passenger plane in 2020 that killed 176 people. Marches in Europe support Iran protests, assail government 2023-01-08T05:00:00Z “We’re currently involved in that by shooting down these conspiracy theories and denial based on lack of information.” What happens if democracy ends?Don’t ask 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z South Korea’s military has admitted it failed to shoot down any of the North Korean drones, which it said flew across the rivals’ border for the first time in five years. Seoul: Kim’s daughter reveal hints at prolonged family rule 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z It costs far less, for example, to shoot down a drone than to repair a destroyed power station, Mr. Starosiek noted. Ukraine Keeps Downing Russian Drones, but Price Tag Is High 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z He was recently found guilty of murder for his part in the shooting down of flight MH17. Russia plans to 'exhaust' Ukraine with prolonged attacks - Zelensky 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Ukraine is using sophisticated Western-supplied weapons to help shoot down Russia’s missiles and drones, as well as send artillery fire into Russian-held areas of the country. Russia presses its Ukraine strategy, fires 40 drones at Kyiv 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z South Korea acknowledged it failed to shoot down any of the five North Korean drones it said were found south of the border. North Korea opens New Year with missile launch 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z South Korea's military this week apologised for failing to shoot down five drones that North Korea flew across their mutual border. North Korea ends year with ballistic missiles launch 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z “The problem for Kyiv is the moment they don’t have enough stock of ammunition in their air-defense chain to shoot down these drones.” Ukraine Keeps Downing Russian Drones, but Price Tag Is High 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Western governments have raised alarms about Iran potentially selling Russia ballistic missiles, which are much harder to shoot down than either drones or cruise missiles. Ukraine Defeats Russian Drone Swarm, as NATO Head Says Kyiv Needs More Arms 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z While the Ukrainian military reported success in shooting down incoming Russian missiles and explosive drones after earlier attacks, some still reached their targets. Russia launches massive missile barrage across Ukraine 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z A group of four countries led by Canada has requested that Iran submit to arbitration to settle a dispute over its shooting down of a Ukrainian jet. Calls on Iran to settle dispute over Ukraine PS752 jet downing 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z The drones were also flying close to South Korean villages, making them hard to shoot down without risking the safety of residents on the ground, officials said. South Koreans’ Steely Nerves Are Shaken by North Korean Drones 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z The military apologised for its response, and said it could not shoot down the drones because they were too small. South Korea to spend $440 mln until 2027 to counter North Korea drones 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z South Korea’s military said it had failed to shoot down the drones and offered a public apology over causing security concerns. North Korea’s Kim lays out key goals to boost military power 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z South Korea's military has apologised for failing to shoot down five drones that North Korea flew across their mutual border on Monday. North Korea drones: South's military apologises for pursuit failure 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Three days later, Iran admitted mistakenly shooting down the plane. Calls on Iran to settle dispute over Ukraine PS752 jet downing 2022-12-28T05:00:00Z Kang said South Korea will establish drone units with various capacities and aggressively deploy military assets to shoot down enemy drones. South Korea’s leader calls for stealth drones to monitor North 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Russia has increasingly resorted to using Iranian-bought drones, which are much cheaper than missiles, but they are also much slower and easier to shoot down and carry less powerful warheads. Russian Air Base Is Attacked, as Ukraine Discounts Escalation Threat 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z South Korea’s military broadcast warnings and fired warning shots before it launched fighter jets and attack helicopters to shoot down the North Korean drones, the Defense Ministry said. South Korea fires warning shots after North drones cross border 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z Seoul fired warning shots and sent jets and attack helicopters to shoot down the aircraft, one of which flew close to the capital. North Korea drones: South's military apologises for pursuit failure 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z The South also said its aircraft were on a mission to “shoot down” the North Korean drones, though it did not reveal whether any of them were taken out. North Korean Drones Breach Border, Triggering Alarms in South 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z At that price, it’s not cost effective or optimal to use the Patriot to shoot down the smaller and cheaper Iranian drones that Russia has been using in Ukraine. EXPLAINER: How the latest US aid makes Ukraine stronger 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z While the Patriot system is designed to intercept threats like aircraft and ballistic missiles, it can also shoot down the “kamikaze” drones Russia has frequently sent to hit Ukrainian critical infrastructure. Explainer-What is the Patriot missile defense system? 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The Patriot is a mobile surface-to-air missile and antiballistic missile system that can shoot down incoming missiles before they hit their intended targets. What Are Patriot Missiles, and Why Does Ukraine Want Them? 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z The Ukrainian military has reported increasing success in shooting down incoming Russian missiles and explosive drones. Night-time drone attack hits Kyiv as Putin heads to Belarus 2022-12-18T05:00:00Z General Zaluzhnyi said in a statement that Russia had launched 76 projectiles at infrastructure targets on Friday across Ukraine, whose air defenses managed to shoot down 60 of them. In Subfreezing Cold, Waves of Russian Missiles Batter Ukraine 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z Russia had launched 76 missiles at critical infrastructure targets across Ukraine and air defenses managed to shoot down 60 of them, the top commander of Ukraine’s Armed Forces, Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, said in a statement. Missiles knock out heating systems in towns and cities amid freezing temperatures. 2022-12-16T05:00:00Z The Post then quoted “legal experts” to shoot down the analogy — except The Post cited only one expert: a cherry-picked liberal. Opinion | A Richmond restaurant was wrong to refuse to seat a Christian group 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z While they are far from foolproof, they can target and shoot down long-range ballistic missiles and aircraft from hundreds of miles away. What Are Patriot Missiles, and Why Does Ukraine Want Them? 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Unlike other air defense missile systems, the Patriot can shoot down not only aircraft and cruise missiles, but also much faster ballistic missiles. U.S. Will Train More Ukrainian Troops, Adding Advanced Battle Tactics 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z At that price, it’s not cost effective or optimal to use the Patriot to shoot down the far smaller and dramatically cheaper Iranian drones that Russia has been buying and using in Ukraine. EXPLAINER: What can the Patriot missile do for Ukraine? 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Ukrainian officials have been urgently requesting a more robust air defense system to shoot down incoming Russian missiles than they have been supplied so far. U.S. said ready to supply Ukraine with Patriot defense missiles against Russia 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Compared to missiles, drones are much slower and easier to shoot down. Russia Launches a Wave of Iranian-Made Drones at Kyiv After a Lull 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z A Texas Facebook group’s goal to identify locally found snakes illustrates a growing trend of wildlife enthusiasts on social media promoting accurate information and shooting down myths about much maligned creatures. 9 Science Stories That Restore Our Faith in Humanity 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z As the Russians seek to bolster their arsenal, Ukrainian officials say they are getting better at shooting down many types of missiles and drones fired their way. Russia Is Using Old Ukrainian Missiles Against Ukraine, General Says 2022-12-12T05:00:00Z Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said this was a lie and that Ukraine was shooting down about 10 Iranian drones a day. Russia and Iran in full defence partnership - US 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Prosecutors said he tried to sell surface-to-air missiles to shoot down U.S. helicopters, and the Nicholas Cage movie “Lord of War” is largely based on Bout’s life. Brittney Griner release comes with doubts about swap for ‘merchant of death,’ plight of Paul Whelan 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z Analysts say it can fly at 600 miles per hour at low altitudes, much like some cruise missiles, making it difficult to detect and shoot down. Ukraine Strikes More Boldly, Seeing Little Room for Russia to Escalate 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Ukrainian air force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said the country’s ability to shoot down incoming missiles is improving, noting there had been no recent reports of Iranian-made attack drones being used on Ukrainian territory. Ukraine: Drone strikes hit Russia as Zelenskyy travels east 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z A Dutch court last month convicted two former Russian intelligence agents and a Ukrainian separatist leader for shooting down the Malaysian airliner as it flew over eastern Ukraine. Dutch prosecutors won't appeal in MH17 case, making verdicts final 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z A flying ace is a military aviator credited with shooting down five or more enemy aircraft in aerial combat. Last WWII ‘triple ace’ fighter pilot to become Air Force’s newest general 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Stoltenberg said Tuesday that while helping Ukrainians replace and repair transformers and other infrastructure is critical, ultimately what they need is help “to shoot down drones and missiles.” U.S. unveils plan to rebuild Ukraine energy grid after Russian assault 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z But they were quick to shoot down a journalist who asked about the purpose of the first-ever visit to New Zealand by a Finnish prime minister on Wednesday. Leaders of New Zealand and Finland shoot down question on age and gender 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z Supporters of the legislation will shoot down the amendments because they fear they would tank the bipartisan legislation. Senate ready to pass same-sex marriage bill; GOP’s religious-liberty amendments expected to fail 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z "We need transformers. This is the biggest element of the energy infrastructure to be restored. And we need air defence that will allow us to shoot down Russian missiles targeting our infrastructure." Transformers, air defences needed, Ukraine tells visiting ministers 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z The NASAMS, which are jointly produced by the United States and Norway, can shoot down drones, helicopters, jets and cruise missiles. The U.S. bolsters Ukrainian air defenses and long-range artillery. 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The test also involved a version of the L-SAM designed to shoot down aircraft. South Korea anti-ballistic missile system destroys target in test - reports 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z Russia said on Thursday the Dutch court's decision to convict two former Russian intelligence agents and a Ukrainian separatist leader for shooting down the Malaysian airliner "neglected impartiality". Netherlands protests 'despicable' Russian response to MH17 verdict 2022-11-18T05:00:00Z And about an hour after that, local authorities reported that Ukraine’s air defenses were shooting down Russian missiles and drones but that some energy and industrial infrastructure targets had been hit. Russia pummels Ukraine with missiles and drones, injuring civilians 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Even if separatist forces had intended to shoot down a Ukrainian military aircraft and not an airliner, the court said, the strike was nevertheless premeditated and constituted a crime. Dutch Court Convicts 3 of Murder for 2014 Downing of Airliner in Ukraine 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z A new shipment of $400 million in matériel underscores Ukraine’s battlefield priorities: shooting down waves of Russian missiles while continuing to push back Moscow’s ground forces. The U.S. bolsters Ukrainian air defenses and long-range artillery. 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z The judges ruled it was a deliberate action to bring down a plane, even though the three convicted men had meant to shoot down a military - not civilian - aircraft. MH17: Liam Sweeney's dad says unlikely killers will be jailed 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z September 2016: A Dutch-led investigation concludes that the surface-to-air missile system used to shoot down the plane was trucked in from Russia at the request of Russian-backed separatists and returned to Russia the same night. The MH17 case: A timeline of tragedy and conflict. 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z "I think at this point, and especially with a guilty verdict," Eliot told us, "anyone who would claim that Russia wasn't involved with this shoot down is really a ridiculous person". MH17: Ukraine plane crash murder trial draws to a close 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Prosecutors say the suspects, three former Russian intelligence officers and a Ukrainian separatist military leader, helped arrange and transport a Russian army BUK missile system into Ukraine that was used to shoot down the plane. Judges to rule in murder trial for 2014 downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The Ukrainians use them to shoot down Russian missiles, and the Russians have claimed these have fallen to the ground and caused civilian casualties. Ukraine war: What happened in Poland missile blast? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z In the early days of the invasion, Ukraine requested the MQ-1C Gray Eagle system to employ Hellfire missiles to shoot down Russian planes and cruise missiles. Ukraine asks U.S. for big drones, hoping to overcome opposition 2022-11-15T05:00:00Z Ukraine received its first shipment of an advanced weapon that can be used to shoot down Russian drones and warplanes. Your Wednesday Briefing 2022-11-09T05:00:00Z Ukrainian air defenses have been highly successful at shooting down drones and cruise missiles, though some get through and cause enormous damage, but ballistic missiles, which fly much faster, are a tougher challenge. Aerial War Over Ukraine Heats Up as Russia Pounds Cities 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z They were charged with shooting down an airplane and with murder in a trial held under Dutch law. Judges to rule in murder trial for 2014 downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z "We will continue to shoot down the enemy targets attacking us. Thank you to our partners: Norway, Spain and the US," Reznikov wrote on Twitter. Ukraine receives first delivery of NASAMS air defence systems - minister 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z Richer is active on social media, frequently shooting down conspiracy theories as they emerge. Midterms pose fresh test for American democracy after two years under fire 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, Ukrainian officials reported shooting down drones launched by Russian forces. Ukraine’s president accuses Russia of ‘energy terrorism’ 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z They are also improving their abilities to shoot down satellites, or shove them out of orbit. Pentagon: Despite Russia’s war, China still top threat to US 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z This summer, after some social media users predicted that China would shoot down House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s plane to Taiwan, Mr. Wang said too much bluster made China appear weak. China’s Chest-Thumping Nationalism Now Goes Too Far, Movement’s Godfather Says 2022-10-27T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian military is rapidly learning how to shoot down the kind of drones that Russia has begun deploying in recent weeks. A Republican Advantage 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Elsewhere, hundreds of thousands of people in central and western Ukraine woke up on Saturday to power outages and periodic bursts of gunfire, as Ukrainian air defense tried to shoot down drones and incoming missiles. Russian-installed authorities order evacuation of Kherson 2022-10-22T04:00:00Z For Iran, which had a relatively amiable relationship with Ukraine, fractures first appeared in September, when Ukrainian forces began shooting down hundreds of drones, including what they said were Shahed-136s. Dive-bombing drones deployed by Russia in Ukraine cause death -- and diplomatic storms 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z But the Iranian drones are bigger, noisier and reportedly easier to shoot down than the tiny Switchblade 300s the U.S. is supplying to Ukraine. U.S. has viewed wreckage of kamikaze drones Russia used in Ukraine 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Missiles, each costing hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars, fly fast, are hard to shoot down and carry a huge explosive payload. Explainer-Why drones pose a different challenge for Ukraine than missiles 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Israel knows plenty about this because of the success of its Iron Dome system that shoots down Palestinian rockets. Ros Atkins: My list of things I don't understand will help you 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Israel's best known air defences are its Iron Dome batteries, jointly developed with the US, which are primarily used to shoot down short-range rockets fired by Palestinian militants. Israel’s balancing act over Ukraine grows trickier after drone strikes 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z In parallel to interceptors that can shoot down incoming aerial threats, Israel has a hi-tech radar network that sets off sirens or cellphone alerts to warn citizens to take cover. Israel edges toward air defence assistance for Ukraine 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z But the Iranian drones are bigger, noisier and reportedly easier to shoot down than the tiny Switchblade 300s the U.S. is supplying to Ukraine. U.S. has viewed wreckage of kamikaze drones Russia used in Ukraine 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z But for now the bigger threat may come from the drones - small, slow, cheap and easy to shoot down, but so plentiful that they come in swarms. Explainer-Why drones pose a different challenge for Ukraine than missiles 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z Drones generally do not travel over 100 miles per hour, making them fairly easy to shoot down. Russian Barrage Targets Power, Water and Heat for Ukraine’s Civilians 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Moscow’s forces also launched Iranian-made drones against the city, with Ukraine shooting down five of them, Operational Command South said. Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z Earlier on Monday, Ukrainian soldiers fired into the air trying to shoot down drones, and as residents raced for shelter, after blasts rocked the capital Kyiv. Russian 'suicide drones' strike terror in Ukraine, U.S. warns on war crimes 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z But the Iranian drones are bigger, noisier and reportedly easier to shoot down than the tiny Switchblade 300s the U.S. is supplying to Ukraine. U.S. has viewed wreckage of kamikaze drones Russia used in Ukraine 2022-10-20T04:00:00Z National Police officers shooting down an Iranian drone. Ukraine war: US says Iranian drones breach sanctions 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The drones carry smaller payloads and are much slower than such missiles, making them far easier to shoot down. Drones Embody an Iran-Russia Alliance Built on Hostility to the U.S. 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z KYIV, Ukraine — They are slow flying and relatively easy to shoot down, but exploding drones were launched by Russia in such numbers on Monday that they nevertheless spread fear and death across the Ukrainian capital. Russia Unleashes More Drones on Kyiv, Sowing Fear and Bringing Death 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z The Ukrainian military now says it has improved its ability to shoot down the drones, hitting a majority of them. What is known about the Iranian-made drones that Russia is using to attack Ukraine. 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Western nations have promised to bolster Ukrainian air defenses with systems that can shoot down drones but much of that weaponry has yet to arrive and, in some cases, may be months away. Waves of suicide drones strike Ukraine’s capital, 3 killed 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Other military experts agreed that Ukraine’s record of shooting down missiles has been good, especially given the age and sparsity of Ukraine’s equipment. Can Russia Keep Firing Missiles at Cities? And What Defenses Does Ukraine Need? 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The Ukrainians use them to shoot down Russian missiles, and the Russians say these are falling to the ground and causing civilian casualties. War in Ukraine: Is Russia’s stock of weapons running low? 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Ukraine’s military said this week that its air defenses were managing to shoot down a significant number, but not all, of the drones. A strike outside Kyiv adds to concerns over Russia’s use of ‘kamikaze’ drones. 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Similarly, the U.S. isn’t likely to send Ukraine the highly sophisticated surface-to-air Patriot missile system, which has the ability to shoot down incoming ballistic missiles. EXPLAINER: US weapons systems Ukraine will or won’t get 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z They could then observe pulses of voltage shoot down the length of the neurons as they lay in a dish. Human Brain Cells Grow in Rats, and Feel What the Rats Feel 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has repeatedly asked for the American-made Patriot missile system, which can shoot down ballistic missiles and supersonic aircraft, and has a relatively long range and can reach high altitudes. Can Russia Keep Firing Missiles at Cities? And What Defenses Does Ukraine Need? 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z He went inside a three-story classroom building, shooting down the halls and into classrooms for about seven minutes. EXPLAINER: What next in the Florida school shooter trial? 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Military experts say the Ukrainians’ rate of shooting down missiles is good, especially given the age and sparsity of Ukraine’s equipment. Pressure Grows on the West to Speed Air-Defense Systems to Ukraine 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z The relatively low casualty toll on Monday, Mr. Storey said, was partly a result of Ukraine’s ability to shoot down some Russian missiles using air defenses that have remained largely intact throughout the war. Here’s what Russia’s attacks may indicate about its weapons stockpile. 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z Ukrainian officials said that of the 84 cruise missiles and 24 drones Russia fired, Ukrainian forces managed to intercept and shoot down 56. Biden, world leaders condemn Kremlin’s missile attack on Kyiv, other cities after bridge humiliation 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z He then went floor to floor, shooting down hallways and into classrooms, firing 140 shots in all. Florida school shooter may have been his own worst witness 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z But he did remember the league shooting down the involvement of “football capital,” such as draft picks, in any diversity push. The failed NFL diversity ‘rule’ corporate America loves “Russia’s stock of such missiles is highly likely limited and is a high-value resource designed to shoot down modern aircraft and incoming missiles, rather than for use against ground targets,” the report said. Broken glass, blown-out tires and a crater show the violence of a deadly attack on a civilian convoy. 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z Cody Ware escaped serious injury after his car made hard contact, going nearly nose-first into the outside wall in Turn 4 before shooting down the track and onto pit road. NASCAR Cup playoff race at Texas resumes after red flag 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z Reid has been shooting down his quarterback whenever Mahomes asks to sneak the ball ever since. Third-and-ugh: Chiefs vow to fix short-yardage woes in Indy 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z The world’s largest body of physicists admitted on Monday that a report it had issued seven months ago contained errors that downplayed the effectiveness of a novel plan for shooting down missiles. Physics Body Concedes Mistakes in Study of Missile Defense 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Ukraine and Iran also have tense relations, stemming from Iran’s Revolutionary Guard shooting down a Ukrainian passenger jet in 2020, killing all 176 people on board. Ukraine military claims downing Iran drone used by Russia 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z Now, the Navy is getting ready to turn the page as it looks to a future ship brimming with lasers that can shoot down missiles and attack enemies with hypersonic missiles topping 3,800 mph. Navy wants new destroyer with lasers, hypersonic missiles 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z The SaS said it would be a tough opposition but would not aim to shoot down the cabinet - and could even return if Matovic goes. Slovak PM not planning confidence vote after losing partner 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z A number of special responsibilities also rest on the prime minister's shoulders, such as deciding whether to shoot down a hijacked or unidentified aircraft. What does the prime minister actually do? 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z It assessed the overall feasibility of thwarting missile strikes and concluded that a proposal that the United States use drones to shoot down North Korean missiles faced “very difficult challenges.” Physics Body Concedes Mistakes in Study of Missile Defense 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z Only in mid-March would Khoda’s brigade receive Mistral and Stinger portable antiaircraft missiles from the United States and European allies, finally enabling them to shoot down Russian aircraft, he said. Battle for Kyiv: Ukrainian valor, Russian blunders combined to save the capital They’ve trained themselves to pitch big ideas and shoot down middling ones. The Age of the Oversharing Boss 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Computers that could react more quickly than humans and thereby shoot down speeding missiles were also investigated. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z “They thought their air defense would shoot down the missiles. And it didn’t really,” he said. Ukraine seeks to retake the south, tying down Russian forces 2022-07-31T04:00:00Z The Soviets didn’t hesitate to supply North Korea and North Vietnam with fighter aircraft to shoot down U.S. warplanes. Opinion | The U.S. is a lot stronger than Russia. We should act like it. 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z In 2018, Russia accused Israel of shooting down a Russian military plane near the Syrian coast, which resulted in the death of 15 on board. Tensions high between Israel, Russia over looming ban of Jewish Agency 2022-07-25T04:00:00Z "They are large, relatively slow-moving, and fly at only medium altitude, and that makes them easy to shoot down," says Dr Watling. Ukraine conflict: How are are drones being used? 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z Zelenskiy vowed to do everything possible to acquire air defence systems able to shoot down missiles like those that hit Odesa. Outraged by strike on Odesa, Ukraine still prepares to resume grain exports 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z Still, Twitter users were quick to shoot down the star and dub her “Kylie Jenner: full time climate criminal.” Kylie Jenner a 'climate criminal'? Reality star is called out for 17-minute flight 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z |
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