Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down another Russian Su-25 attack aircraft in Donetsk Oblast
It brings Russia's total aircraft losses to 350 planes and 325 helicopters since the invasion.
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Ukraine forces shoot down Russian Su-25 attack aircraft near Avdiivka
Russia has already lost 348 aircraft and 325 helicopters in its war against Ukraine.
ISW: Russia purchases aircraft equipment worth $500 mn, circumventing sanctions
Russia's aircraft manufacturer Yakovlev circumvented sanctions, procuring $500M worth of components for military aviation equipment since 2022, incl. radar & controllers.
UK intel: Ukrainian attack on Krasnodar Krai air base forces dispersal of Russian aircraft, boosting operational burdens
Dispersal of around 40 Russian aircraft from Kushchovskaya airfield due to Ukrainian attack will increase sortie lengths, fuel costs, and strain on aircrews, per UK intelligence.
ISW: Russia ready to risk aviation losses to advance in Avdiivka direction
Previous Russian aircraft losses have prompted Russian forces to temporarily decrease aviation activity throughout Ukraine, according to ISW. However, ISW said that the "15 aircraft and skilled pilots lost in two weeks are not negligible for Russia" given the estimated total of 300 Sukhoi aircraft in its airbase.
Ukraine destroys Russian Su-34 bomber overnight
Ukraine destroyed Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft in a week, Ukraine’s Air Forces reported on 29 February. The Su-34…
Ukraine intel discloses details of A-50 downing: five more Russian aircraft were recalled
The last takeoff of A-50U occurred on February 23 at 15:50 from the Ahtubinsk airfield.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 691: Ukraine downs Russia’s valuable AWACS A-50 aircraft
Ukrainian forces hit Russia's valuable A-50 early warning and control aircraft and IL-22 airborne control center. This may be the Russian Air Force's most devastating loss since the start of the all-out war. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas warns that Europe has three to five years to prepare for a potential military threat from Russia on NATO’s eastern flank.
Frontline report: Ukraine moves Patriot system closer to frontline, resulting in three Russian aircraft downed
Ukrainian troops have likely relocated a Patriot air defense system, a move that will significantly diminish Russian aviation's advantage in the skies over Kherson Oblast, where the Russian military frequently drops numerous air bombs on Ukrainian positions.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 602: Fighting continues around Bakhmut and Kreminna in Donbas
Russia launched widespread missile strikes across Ukraine on Thursday, damaging civilian infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces continued limited advances around Bakhmut and Kreminna.
Ukraine reportedly destroys at least 24 Russian aircraft – media
The Ukrainian Army has carried out at least nine successful attacks on airfields in Russia, and Belarus, and…
Ukrainian drones attack Russian military aircraft in Russia’s Kursk – media
Ukrainian "kamikaze" drones attacked a Russian military airfield in Kursk Oblast bordering Ukraine, according to sources in Ukraine's security service.
Ukraine sends young pilots for training on NATO fighter jets
While the most experienced pilots perform combat tasks on older Soviet fighter jets, the new generation of Ukrainian pilots departed for F-16 and Gripen aircraft training.
Australia to send reconnaissance aircraft to Germany to protect supplies to Ukraine
Australia will send an E-7A Wedgetail reconnaissance aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force to Germany to patrol…
Fighter jets disappear from Russian airfield after Ukrainian drone attack
Six Russian supersonic fighter/bomber strike aircraft Su-34 were relocated from the military airfield in Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, southwestern…
No “red line” on fighter jet supplies to Ukraine, says Portuguese PM – CNN
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa says his country doesn't have a red line when it came to providing…
Ukraine President Zelenskyy to visit UK on Feb. 8, Downing Street says – CNN
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will on 8 February make his first visit to the United Kingdom since the…
Russia-Belarus flight drills are likely “genuine exercise,” rather than preparation for additional offensive ops – British intel
The Belarus-Russia air force exercise announced days ago by the Belarusian Defense Ministry is "likely a genuine exercise,…