{
  "id": 12154500,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T13:08:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/turkey-supplies-korkut-air-defence-systems-ukraine-sources-say"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Turkey has reportedly supplied anti-drone air defence systems known as Korkut to Ukraine, according to multiple sources. These systems were initially introduced to Ukraine earlier this year, enabling Kyiv to test and enhance its defensive capabilities. The sources disclosed that Ukraine had procured a limited quantity of Korkut systems, each comprising three weapon system vehicles and one command-and-control vehicle. However, the exact number of units deployed on the battlefield remained undisclosed.\n\nThe Korkut air defence systems, manufactured by Aselsan, employ air defence guns to neutralize aerial targets, including cruise missiles and drones – persistent threats in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The system is specifically designed to neutralize first-person-view and tethered drones using 25-millimetre smart ammunition.\n\nAccording to a Ukrainian official, Korkut has demonstrated significant success in countering Russian attacks, despite encountering minor challenges that were overcome through minor adjustments. The official further indicated that Ukraine expressed interest in acquiring additional Korkut systems, considering them battle-proven.",
  "summary": "Turkey supplies Korkut air defence systems to Ukraine, sources say Turkey supplied anti-drone air defence systems to Ukraine earlier this year, allowing Kyiv to test new products and bolster its capabilities, several people familiar with the matter told Middle East Eye. The sources said Ukraine had imported a small number of Turkish-made Korkut air defence systems, which typically consist of…",
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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",
        "published": "2026-10-05T12:07:40.000Z"
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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."
}