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Ukrainians protect the skies with simple, portable defenses

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Sonia Phalnikar in Ukraine
January 9, 2025

DW correspondent Sonia Phalnikar took a closer look at how mobile Ukrainian air defense units prevent Russian missiles and drones from hitting their targets.

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