More Dutch F-16s arrive in Ukraine as France delivers its first Mirage 2000 jets
The newly acquired jets will strengthen Ukraine's air defenses, Defense Minister Umierov says.
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Ukraine becomes first to use 1000-pound JDAM-ER guided bombs
Combat footage showed a Ukrainian Soviet-era Su-27 heavy fighter releasing two guided bombs, striking Russian targets.
Ukraine expects new F-16 delivery from Netherlands in 2025
Ukraine's Defense Minister met his Dutch counterpart in the Netherlands, visited F-16 ground personnel training facilities, discussed defense industry cooperation.
Ukrainian air defenses down over 500 Russian drones over week
This includes 375 Shahed long-range "kamikaze" drones, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.
Frontline report: Ukraine intensifies strikes on Russian command posts in Kursk
Elimination of Russia's high-ranking officers cripples military coordination in the region.
Ukraine shoots down 34 Russian drones out of 81, with some damaging private homes
Ukrainian air forces successfully intercepted 34 Shahed-type attack drones across Ukraine, while 47 decoy drones were rendered ineffective by electronic countermeasures.
Forbes: Ukraine equips its old Su-25 attack jets with French glide bombs
The successful tactical adaptation keeps pilots beyond Russian air defense range.
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.
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.
Ukraine to receive six Mirage 2000-5F fighters from France by mid-2025
A French legislator disclosed this figure in his budget review.
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.
UK completes basic training for 200 Ukrainian future F-16 pilots
The latest graduation was attended by UK Armed Forces Minister Luke Pollard and Ukraine's Ambassador Valerii Zaluzhnyi.
Russia launches over 100 air targets across Ukraine overnight, causing civilian casualties
Ukrainian forces claim to have intercepted 42 Russian drones and four guided missiles, but the attack still resulted in civilian casualties and damage to critical infrastructure in multiple oblasts.
WSJ: Ukraine’s F-16 squadron faces extended timeline as US trains younger pilots
The US is shifting F-16 training for Ukraine to younger cadets, potentially delaying squadron deployment by months.
Ukraine downs 31 “attack drones” as Russia launches 68 UAVs, four missiles
36 Russian drones were reportedly "locationally lost" in various regions of Ukraine, i.e. disappeared from radars, possibly crashing.
Antonov’s latest military transport aircraft touches down in Poland
Ukraine's An-178-100R prototype departed from Ukraine and landed at Poland's Bydgoszcz Airport on 9 October.
Russians launch over 90 aerial weapons at Ukraine, two missiles and 56 drones downed
At least four missiles and drones might have reached their targets, causing damage and injuries in Odesa.
Zelenskyy dismisses Air Force Commander Oleshchuk, Kryvonozhko takes over as acting chief
Zelenskyy has dismissed Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk after three years of service. Lieutenant General Anatolii Kryvonozhko will be an acting commander.
Satellite imagery captures damage to Russian military facility in occupied Luhansk
Newly released satellite imagery reveals damage to a reported Russian repair base at a machine-building plant in occupied Luhansk, where Ukraine's Air Force claimed a Russian command center was hit.
Ukraine Air Force: More to be done before Ukraine deploys F-16 fighter jets
International partners are ready to provide Ukraine with F-16 jets, yet Ukraine still continues to prepare infrastructure and train personnel for their deployment, acccording to Ukraine's Air Force.