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Kyiv
Early Sunday, Russia launched 143 drones and 2 missiles at Ukraine, with air defenses downing 95 UAVs, while explosions and fires hit Brovary and Boryspil in the Kyiv region.
Feb. 16
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
War in Ukraine
Russian troops launched 151 drones at Ukraine, primarily Shahed-type and imitation drones. Ukrainian air defense forces managed to shoot down 70 drones across 14 regions.
Feb. 9
Zelensky
As NATO’s military command calls for solutions to counter Russian glide bombs, a Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson says they have already used an “experimental weapon” to do just that.
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
War in Ukraine
The Air Force reports shooting down 56 strike drones and states, “We are not yet disclosing detailed information about enemy missiles.”
Feb. 1
Ukrainian Air Force
Ukrainian paratroopers describe the tenacity of North Korean troops, their refusal to surrender, and their readiness to die rather than be captured.
Jan. 21
Russia
The targeted factory in Russia’s Smolensk Oblast produces Su-25 attack planes as well as Kh-55 and Kh-59 cruise missiles, which have been widely used in strikes on Ukraine.
Jan. 21
Drones
Kamikaze drones were spotted across Ukraine in Sunday’s early hours, but Ukraine’s air force said it downed 43, with another 15 decoys drifting off course.
Jan. 19
Armed Forces of Ukraine
According to Ukrainian lawmakers, servicemen from mobile firing groups trained to operate anti-aircraft weapons are the ones to be transferred to the Ground Forces.
Jan. 17
Armed Forces of Ukraine
The General Staff of Ukraine said a shortage of frontline infantry motivated its transfers of aviation service members between armed force branches to bring infantry brigades to combat strength.
Jan. 15
War in Ukraine
The missile assault comes a day after Ukraine carried out its largest aerial attack on Russian territory since the beginning of the war.
Jan. 15
War in Ukraine
A Ukrainian F-16 pilot saved countless lives during a Dec. 13 missile assault, pushing his jet to the limit by using its gun to down two targets after running low on missiles.
Jan. 11
Russia
Russia launched over 70 drones at Ukraine, damaging farm buildings, institutions, homes, and vehicles across seven regions, Ukrainian authorities reported.
Jan. 11
F-16
A Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that one of its F-16 pilots had shot down the missiles during the massive Dec. 13 Russian missile attack.
Jan. 7
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukrainian Air Force struck a Russian missile fuel facility in the Rostov region, weakening Russia’s ability to carry out attacks on Ukrainian civilians.
Dec. 26, 2024
Early Sunday, Russia launched 143 drones and 2 missiles at Ukraine, with air defenses downing 95 UAVs, while explosions and fires hit Brovary and Boryspil in the Kyiv region.
Feb. 16