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Defense Minister: Ukraine’s F-16s to perform combat missions starting next spring
Ukraine's Defense Minister believes that the country's Air Force will start using F-16 fighter jets in combat missions next spring.
Four cruise missiles intercepted over Ukraine overnight
On the night of August 27, Russian forces deployed a series of X-101/X-55/X-555 cruise missiles. Ukrainian air forces…
Tree Ukrainian pilots die in midair collision of training aircraft
Three Ukrainian Air Force pilots died as two L-39 combat training aircraft collided and crashed in Zhytomyr Oblast on 25 August.
Old weapons, new tricks: Ukraine’s air defense adapts to beat Russia
Ukraine can't shield its whole territory from Russian missiles, but with layered defenses, 80-90% shoot-down rates, and help from civilians' apps, Ukrainian air defense blocks Russia's air superiority even while reanimating WWII techniques.
Ukraine F-16 pilot training has not yet begun, only preparations are underway – Air Force spox
Training of Ukrainian pilots to operate F-16 fighter jets hasn’t yet begun, according to Yurii Ihnat, the Ukrainian…
The US commends Ukrainian pilots’ proficiency and retraining pace – Ukraine’s Air Force
The US commended the proficiency of Ukrainian pilots evaluated for retraining to operate multirole combat aircraft (MRCA), as…
Russians started dropping guided aviation bombs on the frontline en masse
Russian aircraft have adopted a new tactic to target the Ukrainian frontline without entering the range of Ukraine’s…
No attack on Kyiv by “hundreds of Russian aircraft” on invasion anniversary – Ukraine Air Force spox
The Ukrainian Air Force reports that Russia will not launch a mass attack against Ukraine on the anniversary…
Ukraine Air Force destroyed 5 Russian Kalibr cruise missiles and 5 Shahed drones
On 10 February 2023, Russia struck the cities and critical infrastructure facilities of Ukraine. Seven Shahed-136/131 kamikaze drones…
Ukrainian servicemen depart for training on SAMP/T air defense system – Air Force Command
After several weeks of deliberation, France and Italy approved the delivery of Italian-French SAMP/T air defense systems, christened…
Ukraine needs up to 200 multi-purpose aircraft to defend its skies – Air Force spox
To defend itself, Ukraine needs to replace its obsolete Soviet-era aircraft of various types with up to 200…
Ukraine’s Air Force spokesman says El Pais misinterpreted his remark on western fighter jet supplies (updated)
Ukrainska Pravda reports, referencing European Pravda and the commentary by Ukraine’s Air Force spokesman, Yuriy Ihnat, to El…
The type of aircraft that allies are likely to supply to Ukraine is “in fact known” – Ukraine Air Force spox
“We have asked to give Ukraine such a weapon as a multi-purpose aircraft even at the beginning of…
Ukraine’s Air Force refuted rumors about the Russian Su-35 aircraft downed by NASAMS
Ukraine’s Air Forces refuted rumors about the Russian Su-35 aircraft that was allegedly shot down with the use…
Ukrainian air defenses shoot down 12 of 13 Iranian-made drones in Russia’s night attack
On the night of November 1-2, the Russian troops attacked Ukraine from the eastern direction with Iranian-made Shahed-136…
Ukraine downed two Russian Ka-52 helicopters, one Su-25 attack aircraft on Oct 27 – GenStaff
On 27 October, the Ukrainian forces shot down two Russian attack helicopters and an attack aircraft, Ukraine’s General…
Why Russia has not achieved air supremacy in Ukraine, and what happens next
The Russian invasion of Ukraine began with a large salvo of cruise and ballistic missiles trying to destroy…
Ukrainian air force on high guard under hybrid war
UA TV went into the cockpit of a flight simulator which is identical to the MiG-29, or Fulcrum, as…
APPEAL Of the Council for Pastoral Care of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine to the personnel of military units and their families
Dear brothers and sisters! We, the representatives of Ukrainian churches and religious organizations, who are authorized to organize…