After the initial surprise, Ukrainian air defences have honed their skills in engaging them, but the cheap and simple drones that have a range exceeding 930 miles (1,500km) continue to inflict significant damage.

Source: https://www.alloaadvertiser.com/news/national/23779367.russia-turns-old-ally-north-korea-resupply-arsenal-war-ukraine/?ref=rss

A geophysical survey identified the lines of the fort's defences, with the north-west corner of the structure being identified by a 12m bank and a large ditch, believed to be a shallow quarry dug during the construction of the rampart.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/most-important-buried-roman-fort-27402278

Airforce spokesperson Colonel Yuri Ihnat warned Russia might be able to push through in a matter of weeks if Ukraine's air defences do not hold up, The Times reported.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-11981163/Ukraines-air-force-warns-country-lose-air-superiority-May.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“All enemy attempts to break through our defences … they have not succeeded since the offensive began.

Source: https://www.thejournal.ie/russia-sufficient-stockpile-cluster-bombs-putin-6120279-Jul2023/

And now always, since last summer’s £60m departure of icon Richarlison, without a front man who has the pace and presence to outwit defences.

Source: https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/10059552/everton-vs-southampton-live-updates-score-team-news-premier-league/

"A (People's Republic of China) state-sponsored actor is living off the land, using built-in network tools to evade our defences and leaving no trace behind," said Rob Joyce, the NSA's cybersecurity director.

Source: https://www.chroniclejournal.com/news/national/chinese-hackers-targeted-u-s-infrastructure-warn-five-eyes-including-canada/article_8f997d23-be35-5d50-9b27-66bdb0775764.html

"As a result, Norad modernization has to be in play, as do the overall collection and identification capabilities of the collective U.S. and Canadian defences."

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-news/airborne-incursions-offer-clear-evidence-that-norad-needs-an-upgrade-us-expert-6551873

As fire risks rise, insurers are increasingly looking at communities' fire defences and taking them — or a lack thereof — into consideration for premiums, said Stewart.

Source: https://www.nationalnewswatch.com/2023/08/25/growing-wildfire-risk-puts-pressure-on-insurance-industry-experts/

Both played well in a dramatic game that decided on playoff spot, but —- much like opposing defences — neither could chase down Daniels.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/jayden-daniels-2023-heisman-1.7054675?cmp=rss

But increasingly, the Ukrainians have been relying on buying thousands of cheaper, even commercial drones at £300-or-so a pop and overwhelming Russian defences.

Source: https://www.thenational.scot/news/23595942.23-year-old-ceo-providing-drones-war-ukraine/?ref=rss

Consistency remains a pipe dream for the team that can run one of the best left edge attacks and one of the worst right edge defences simultaneously.

Source: https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/05/08/nrl-power-rankings-more-dolphins-magic-a-souths-juggernaut-and-the-less-said-about-the-dragons-the-better/

Elsewhere, Ukrainian and Russian media reported explosions across Russian-occupied Crimea, and Russia‘s defence ministry said its air defences had detected and destroyed 22 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea overnight.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-putin-ukraine-nuclear-power-plant-b2334263.html

Explosions were also reported in the western region of Khmelnytskyi where officials said air defences were at work.

Source: https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/world/europe-news/2023/08/11/russian-missiles-pound-kyiv/

Fear of attack by land from Sa Maison, considered the weakest point of the land defences, was a cogent reason.

Source: https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/history-canaltunnel-proposals-connect-grand-harbour-marsamxett.1029302

Fly half Rodrigo Fernandez’s fancy feet will cause problems for opposing defences, and a squad primarily drawn from the Selknam club should have plenty of cohesion.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/rugby-world-cup-power-rankings-b2400562.html

France possess a monster pack — with South African-born Paul Willemse in the engine room — coupled with exciting outside backs who are capable of ripping opposition defences apart.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/rugby/2023-08-08-rugby-world-cup-pool-a-epic-tussle-between-hosts-france-and-all-blacks/

He knows title-winning campaigns are built upon clean sheets and stingy defences.

Source: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/daniel-farke-leeds-united-answer-28003824

He now trails only former champion Jose Aldo's seven on the score of featherweight title defences and has been undefeated in the featherweight division for almost seven years.

Source: https://www.maitlandmercury.com.au/story/8263339/volkanovski-defends-ufc-championship-in-las-vegas/?src=rss

His metronomic passing helps them break down even the tightest of defences.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12372853/Arsenal-200million-Declan-Rice-Pep-Guardiola-Man-City.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

"However, when the river burst, the water just came pouring over at rapid speed and the defences did very little.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/storm-babets-ninth-victim-housebound-31251085