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Ukrinform reported on 30 October 2026 that private air defense in Ukraine is working effectively, with the military keeping command of all air defense operations. According to the explanation from Flash cited by Ukrinform, businesses are investing in infrastructure and electronic warfare networks that support air defense. Despite this private funding, operational control stays with the armed forces. The report matters because it shows how Ukraine combines business resources with military command to counter Russian aerial attacks. Only one outlet covers this item, and the excerpt gives no figures or specific incidents.