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War in Ukraine
Russia is producing a jet-powered Shahed-238 equivalent, upgrading the Shahed-136 with a 90 kg warhead, Chinese components, and new antenna, while using Telegram bots.
2d ago
War in Ukraine
Video confirms F-16s are flying not only air defense mission, but the multi-role Vipers are also flying ground attack missions loaded with precision guided bombs plus its standard air-to-air missiles.
Feb. 12
Drones
Engels Airbase in the Saratov region houses Russia’s strategic bombers, including Tu-95MS and Tu-160 aircraft, frequently used to launch cruise missile strikes on Ukraine.
Feb. 11
Drones
The Russian “Frogfoot” attack plane was reportedly destroyed using the Igla man-portable air-defense (MANPAD) system. Pilot extraction was thwarted by Ukrainian drones attacking the rescue helicopter.
Feb. 9
War in Ukraine
Most pilots would say it’s a moderate upgrade for Ukraine’s air-to-air capability and a serious one for air-to-ground. Even a few Mirages in Ukraine will force Russia to re-evaluate the battlespace.
Feb. 8
Europe
Ukrainian and Russian sources confirm a wave of robot planes pounded a Russian military airfield. Flight tracking data points to a US Air Force recon op hours before the drones hit.
Feb. 6
France
With their arrival, the Mirage 2000s became the second Western fighter aircraft provided to Ukraine, following the delivery of F-16s.
Feb. 6
War in Ukraine
According to Ukraine’s General Staff, the airfield serves as a base for Russian Shahed drones and aircraft operating over Zaporizhzhia and Kherson.
Feb. 6
War in Ukraine
Stefan Korshak, Kyiv Post’s military correspondent, shares his perspective on recent developments in Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Feb. 4
Russia
Russian figure skaters were reportedly onboard the jet that crashed with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday evening. Their fate remains uncertain.
Jan. 30
War in Ukraine
In 2023, the EU sanctioned the plant for its role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, citing its production and repair of Tu-160 missile carriers and Tu-22M3 bombers.
Jan. 20
Russia
A UTair flight from Moscow to Dubai had to make an emergency landing back at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Saturday, Jan. 11.
Jan. 12
Drones
The commander of “Group 13,” who goes by the call sign “Thirteenth,” shared the details in an interview with TSN.
Jan. 7
Russia
Following these incidents, both airlines announced that the affected aircraft had been grounded for technical inspections and further assessment.
Jan. 6
Putin
El Al initially halted flights on Dec. 26, the day after the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer aircraft crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people.
Dec. 30, 2024
Russia
A Russian missile crew in Chechnya is the top suspect in the air disaster. Chechen boss Ramzan Kadyrov called for a “secret” investigation, but Baku nixed the idea.
Dec. 27, 2024
Video confirms F-16s are flying not only air defense mission, but the multi-role Vipers are also flying ground attack missions loaded with precision guided bombs plus its standard air-to-air missiles.
Feb. 12