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HUR
Su-30 fighter-bombers have repeatedly attacked Ukrainian territory, particularly striking civilian targets. This one shot down by a HUR boat-borne MANPAD had just launched four of its six missiles.
Sep. 12
Air Defenses
Russian sources, including the notorious “Fighterbomber” milblogger say Armenia has provided Ukraine with multiple air defense systems as part of a significant military aid package.
Sep. 11
Sweden
The 17th Swedish military aid provision focuses on new purchases rather than stockpiled equipment and almost half is allocated to materiel and components for JAS 39 Gripen fighter aircraft.
Sep. 10
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Madrid responded to President Zelensky’s pleas for more air defense assets at Friday’s Ukraine Contact Group meeting in Ramstein, Germany.
Sep. 7
Ukraine
In his last interview as Foreign Minister, Kuleba said Russian missiles are just metal, not people, and it should not be considered an escalation if NATO were to down Russian missiles over Ukraine.
Sep. 4
Energy
Fired ostensibly for poor preparation of energy infrastructure defenses, the Ukrenergo CEO rebuts the accusations and has the support of Ukrainian lawmakers and international institutions.
Sep. 4
Crimea
Russian paranoia of an imminent Ukrainian attack on their prized link across the Kerch Strait has seen an increase in defensive measures over recent weeks.
Sep. 3
War in Ukraine
According to the Air Force, Russia launched three Iskander-M and KN-23 ballistic missiles, as well as Kh-59 and Kh-69 guided missiles, and 35 Shahed drones at various Ukrainian cities.
Sep. 3
Poland
58.5 percent of Poles support shooting down Russian aerial objects that violate Polish airspace, with women more likely to support air defense action than men, 60.8 to 55 percent.
Sep. 2
F-16
A secretive American electronic warfare unit just upgraded software aboard Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets. It probably won’t be a game changer but it’s still bad news for the Kremlin.
Aug. 29
US
Poland’s defense minister said the country is still using Soviet MiG-29s to protect its airspace, and transferring the jets to Ukraine would only be possible when new F-35 stealth fighters arrive.
Aug. 28
War in Ukraine
Ukraine will use F-16s for air defense, freeing up other aircraft for missile strikes on ground targets like those in Kursk, according to Russian military experts.
Aug. 28
War in Ukraine
Kyiv will pay attention to Harris-Walz policy in Thursday interview; Russian attacks on power grid downplayed, Blackouts canceled; Kremlin wants crypto keys, but Medvedev loves Telegram propaganda.
Aug. 28
F-16
President Volodymyr Zelensky’s statement on Tuesday corroborated earlier reports that the new Western multirole fighters would first be used for air defense instead of striking ground targets.
Aug. 27
War in Ukraine
Sites all over the country have been targeted. In Kyiv, members of the Kyiv Post team reported hearing multiple explosions in different districts of the capital.
Aug. 26
Zelensky
Officers and soldiers of the air defense forces have raised a petition requesting the establishment of a special day to honor the actions and personnel of the air defense forces.
Aug. 22
Rumors began to circulate on social media on Friday afternoon that a Ukrainian ATACMS strike had destroyed elements of the S-500 battery in an unidentified location.
Jun. 28