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Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted 21 Russian Shahed-type drones using the US-made Tempest short-range air defense system, as shown in a video released by the Ukrainian Air Force on January 13, 2026. The system, developed by US contractor V2X, was operational in Ukraine months before its public debut at the AUSA defense exhibition in October 2025, demonstrating effective mobility and quick deployment during nighttime attacks in eastern Ukraine.