Ukraine logs heaviest deep strike month of the year, hitting 18 oil and gas facilities in Russia
Ukraine hit a laundry list of targets including military factories, warships, shadow fleet tankers, aircraft, and other assets
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Four Su-34 warplanes reduced to ashes as Ukrainian special forces hit deep behind Russian lines again
Explosions ripped through the airfield with Russia’s most lethal bombers.
Moscow quietly rushes to reinforce its nuclear sites just 300 km from Sweden
Meanwhile, Russia’s revised policy allows nukes in response attacks supported by NATO members.
Defense giant SAAB stages AI vs. human pilot showdown — test that could aid Sweden’s military in event of war with Russia
The primary emphasis continues to be on beyond-visual-range engagements, which the company highlights as the most vital element of air combat., a fact underscored by Russia's war against Ukraine.
“Your bombers were ready to kill our children,” Ukraine slams Putin’s retaliation threats after Spiderweb Operation
Kyiv says quit whining and accept a ceasefire.
Frontline report: Ukrainian spies create multi-country network surrounding Russia to execute its historic Operation Spiderweb
Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb destroyed 40+ Russian strategic aircraft worth $7B across 5 airbases, eliminating 34% of Russia's bomber fleet in unprecedented deep-strike mission.
Killing the killer: Ukraine coordinates most successful Russian bomber strike from hub next to FSB office
The audacious operation reveals Ukraine's intelligence capabilities rival major powers, fundamentally challenging Western assumptions about Kyiv's strategic limitations in potential peace negotiations.
Ukrainian 28th brigade downs Russian Su-25 in Donetsk Oblast in rare interception
The last time, Ukrainian forces downed such a plane in 2024.
Ryanair intends rapid return to Ukraine after war with 25-route network plan
Europe's largest airline plans immediate aviation restoration in Ukraine once airspace reopens, with ambitious plans to connect millions of displaced citizens with their homeland through 25 new routes to Kyiv and Lviv.
France delivers first advanced Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine
France's delivery of modified Mirage 2000-5F fighters marks a significant upgrade to Ukraine's air combat capabilities, featuring NATO-standard communications and the ability to launch long-range cruise missiles against Russian targets.
Ukrainian Pilot Association head says securing Ukraine’s skies requires 200 aircraft
To defend against Russian military aviation, Ukraine needs a modern fleet of up to 250 aircraft, says Hennadii Khazan.
Russia’s current equipment losses highest since 2022
Russia lost nearly 700 tanks, vehicles, and aircraft last month, Newsweek reports, citing an analysis of Oryx’s data, amid Moscow’s pre-winter offensive.
Ukrainian soldiers on Mi-8 helicopter destroy Russian Shahed drones to save valuable anti-aircraft missiles
The success of such operations underscores the importance of crew training and timely detection of enemy aerial threats, as helicopters continue to play a crucial role in Ukraine's defense strategy.
Ukraine’s air defense to reach new heights with F-16 fighter jets, says US expert
The expert highlighed the aircraft's potential to strike deep within Russian airspace and bolster Ukraine's air defense systems.
Ukraine destroys Russian Su-34 bomber in deep-strike drone attack
Ukrainian forces targeted the Morozovsk airfield in Russia, destroying a Su-34 bomber used for strikes on Ukraine and an ammunition depot.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 890: Ukraine receives F-16 jets and advanced missiles
Ukraine's air defense capabilities have received a significant boost with the arrival of F-16 fighter jets and cutting-edge AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles.
WSJ: US to equip F-16 jets for Ukraine with advanced missiles
Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots have been training how to operate the jets in the UK, the US, and Denmark.
Forbes: Ukraine awaits green light to target Russia’s Voronezh Malshevo air base with ATACMS
Despite the potential to use strike drones and other tactics, Ukraine faces challenges in targeting the heavily defended base.
Ukraine’s National Guard destroys Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in Donetsk Oblast
The National Guard of Ukraine reports a successful interception of a Russian "Grach" aircraft during a combat mission over Donetsk Oblast.
Ukrainian forces hit 15 Russian air defense systems in Crimea over two months
Amid preparations for the arrival of F-16 fighter jets, Ukraine continues to destroy Russian defenses, aiming to bolster its own capabilities against ongoing Russian aggression.