{
  "id": 12147327,
  "title": "Turkey supplies Korkut air defence systems to Ukraine, sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/turkey-supplies-korkut-air-defence-systems-to-ukraine-sources-say",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T12:07:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-supplies-korkut-air-defence-systems-ukraine-sources-say"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ukrainian officials have confirmed that Turkey recently supplied anti-drone air defence systems called Korkut to Ukraine, according to multiple sources. These systems, produced by Turkish defence company Aselsan, consist of three weapon system vehicles and one command-and-control vehicle. Although the exact number of units deployed on the battlefield is unknown, Ukrainian officials say Kyiv has been testing the Korkut systems and has expressed interest in purchasing more if the pricing is favorable. Korkut is designed to counter threats such as cruise missiles and drones, using 25-millimetre smart ammunition. Ukrainian officials claim that Korkut has been successful in countering Russian attacks, despite some challenges that have been overcome with minor adjustments. Aselsan CEO Ahmet Akyol has stated that Korkut systems are operational in nine countries, including Turkey's NATO ally, and that the Turkish army is already utilizing these systems.",
  "summary": "Turkey supplies Korkut air defence systems to Ukraine, sources say Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Mon, 10/05/2026 - 11:47 Ukrainian officials say anti-drone systems have proven effective against Russian attacks, with further purchases dependent on price Chairman of Indonesian defence group Republikorps Norman Joesoef (L) shakes hands with Turkish defence company Aselsan's CEO Ahmet Akyol at an arms…",
  "key_points": [
    "Turkey supplied Korkut air defence systems to Ukraine.",
    "Korkut systems consist of three weapon vehicles and one command vehicle.",
    "Ukrainian officials testing Korkut systems and interested in more purchases."
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Turkey supplies Korkut air defence systems to Ukraine, sources say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/turkey-supplies-korkut-air-defence-systems-to-ukraine-sources-say-12154500",
        "published": "2026-10-05T13:08:40.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}