Ukraine lacks weapons for its F-16s against Russian Su-34 bombers, air expert says
Ukrainian aviation expert Kryvolap says the lack of advanced airborne radar and suitable missiles limits the fighters to targeting drones and missiles.
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UK intel: Russia fails to secure air superiority 1,000 days into Ukraine war
Over 1,000 days into the war, UAVs dominate strategies, with Ukraine targeting Russian depots and challenging Russia’s strategic defenses.
Second Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber downed by Ukrainian F-16, sources claim
Russian milbloggers report a mysterious aircraft downing, speculating Ukrainian F-16 involvement—potentially the second such incident since 12 October.
Russian source claims Ukrainian F-16’s first shootdown of Russian manned aircraft, Su-34 bomber
ISW cannot verify the claim, while other Russian sources speculate the crash could have been caused by malfunction or pilot error.
Ukraine’s General Staff confirms successful attack on Khanskaya airfield in Russia
Sources report 57 Russian military jets and helicopters present during attack, including Su-34 and Su-35 fighters.
Drones targeted Russian airbase in Adygea 400 km behind the lines (video)
Explosions and fires were reported at the airbase, authorities evacuated locals from a nearby village.
Ukraine targets Russia’s guided bomb warehouses and aircraft in Voronezh Oblast airfield attack
Ukrainian forces reportedly launched a drone attack on Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, targeting bomb warehouses, Su-35 and Su-34 jets, and fuel storage to disrupt operations.
Voice of America: Russia repairs Su-30s with Western equipment
A recent investigation has uncovered a complex international scheme allowing Russia to maintain its Su-30SM fighter jets using French equipment, potentially undermining the effectiveness of sanctions.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 903: Ukrainian forces advance in Kursk Oblast, capturing hundreds of Russian occupiers
The operation has received full support from EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, who declared the EU's backing following a briefing from Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Ukraine’s defense forces destroy Russian Su-34 in Kursk Oblast
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports the successful downing of a Russian Su-34 in Kursk Oblast during an overnight combat mission.
Frontline report: Ukrainian strikes on military targets cripple Russian military capabilities and cost billions
Using a combination of ATACMS missiles, Storm Shadow cruise missiles, and drones, Ukraine
launched a series of attacks on key Russian military targets in occupied Luhansk, Crimea, and within Russia, targeting repair facilities, airfields, and fuel depots and causing an estimated $3.5-4 billion in damages.
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.
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.
Russia loses two aircraft, as Su-25 attack jet downed in eastern Ukraine, and Su-34 bomber crashes in North Ossetia
Ukraine says it has downed a Russian Su-25 attack jet in Donetsk Oblast. Separately, a Russian Su-34 bomber crashes in North Ossetia during a training flight, killing both pilots.
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.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 738: Ukraine uses surface-to-air missiles to shoot down another Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft
Ukrainian air defenders engaged two Russian aircraft in the east, downing one Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft, which raises reported recent Russian plane losses to 15.
Air Force: Ukraine engages two Russian warplanes, downing one Su-34 bomber
Ukrainian Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk says Ukrainian missileers engaged two Russian aircraft in the east, downing one Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft, which raises reported recent Russian plane losses to 15.
Ukraine downs Russian Su-34 bomber, 14/17 explosive drones over past day
Ukrainian air defense destroyed 14 Shahed drones over Odesa, Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts.
Ukraine downs 2 more Russian Su-34 over past day
Ukraine’s Air Forces destroyed the Russian fighter jets in Mariupol and Avdiivka directions.
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…