aerial warfare branch of Ukraine's armed forces
defence-blog.com Oct 14
Ukrainian Il-76 spotted leaving Saudi airport near Yemen: A Ukrainian Air Force Il-76MD heavy transport aircraft was tracked on Oct. 12 flying out of Sharurah ...
defence-blog.com/ukrainian-il-76-spotted-leaving-saudi-airport-near-yemen/
Overnight Russia had launched several Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, Iskander-K cruise missiles and 269 strike drones of different types ... Show more
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Overnight Russia launched 39 ballistic missiles Iskander-M/KN-23/S-400/Tsyrkon/Onix and 128 strike drones, - Ukrainian Air Force Just a moment...
defence-blog.com Oct 14
U.S. moves leave Ukraine less able to defend itself: Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian strikes has been limited by two U.S ...
defence-blog.com/u-s-moves-leave-ukraine-less-able-to-defend-itself/
defence-blog.com Sep 29
Ukraine’s F-16s have downed over 3,150 Russian targets: Ukraine's F-16 pilots have shot down more than 3,150 Russian aerial targets, including 666 cruise ...
defence-blog.com/ukraines-f-16s-have-downed-over-3150-russian-targets/
Overnight Russia launched multiple Tsyrkon/Onix missiles and Iskander-M/S-400/KN-23 ballistic missiles, 48 cruise missiles Kh-101, Iskander-K ...
liveuamap.com/en/2026/7-october-06-overnight-russia-launched-multiple-tsyrkononix
militarnyi.com Sep 29
Over 600 Missiles and 2,500 UAVs: Air Force Commander Reveals F-16 Performance in Ukraine
militarnyi.com/en/news/air-force-reveals-f-16-performance-ukraine/
CNA Oct 03
OpinionCommentary: Russia’s new jet‑powered drones mark latest evolution in air war above Ukraine
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/russia-ukraine-air-war-drone-6426651
Ukrainian air defenses neutralize 78 out of 97 Russian drones on Oct 1: Ukraine's air defense forces neutralized 78 of the 97 Russian attack drones launched ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4170133-ukrainian-air-defenses-neutralize-78-out-of-97-russian-drones-on-oct-1.html
UNITED24 Media Oct 01
A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 fighter jet intercepts a Russian “Geran-4” suicide drone with an air-to-air missile.
Ukrainian Air Force F-16 Pilots Need 20mm Ammo to Kill Kremlin Jet Drones: Kyiv is negotiating with European countries and manufacturers for 20-millimeter ...
kyivpost.com/post/85776
UNITED24 Media Sep 26
The crew of an An-28 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed a Russian “Gerbera-2” suicide drone using Minigun machine-gun fire.
UNITED24 Media Sep 27
French-supplied Mirage 2000-5F fighter jet operated by the Ukrainian Air Force intercepts and destroys a Russian jet-powered strike drone in mid-air.
UNITED24 Media Sep 24
A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 fighter jet destroyed a Russian “Geran-5” kamikaze drone over Ukraine using its onboard “Vulcan” cannon.
Russia is now mass‑producing new, jet‑powered drones. They can travel three times faster than older models, making them harder to intercept and more likely to ... Show more
UNITED24 Media Sep 20
A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 pilot glances at a “Geran” suicide drone that was just shot down over the Kyiv region.
Russia used five times as many jet-powered drones in July as in June: Russia used five times as many jet-powered drones against Ukraine in July as in June and ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/08/31/8051159/
In Ukraine Sep 03
Cockpit footage from a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum shooting down a Russian Banderol cruise missile at close range over Odesa.
TWZ Sep 03
Missile Shortage Has Now Hit Ukrainian F-16 Force: The shortage is so acute that the air force frantically tracks incoming missile shipments and waits to see ...
twz.com/air/missile-shortage-has-now-hit-ukrainian-f-16-force
UNITED24 Media Sep 01
Russia Turned Crimea Into a Missile Launchpad; Ukraine Is Now Dismantling It. Here’s How
united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/russia-turned-crimea-into-a-missile-launchpad-ukraine-is-now-dismantling-it-heres-how-22028
‘Massive’ Russian missile, drone attack on Kyiv kills 8: KYIV: A “massive” Russian attack killed at least eight people in Kyiv overnight ...
backup.arabnews.com/node/2656503/world
The Banderol: the US$100,000 "missile spam" Russia is using to terrorise Odesa: In recent months the name "Banderol" has been increasingly cropping ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2026/08/17/8049064/
UNITED24 Media Aug 30
Ukrainian Air Force Su-24 bombers armed with Storm Shadow/SCALP-EG cruise missiles.
AeroTime Aug 11
Ukraine MiG-29 fighter catches fire during missile launch: A Ukrainian MiG-29 was destroyed after catching fire while launching an air-to-air missile over Odesa ...
aerotime.aero/articles/ukraine-mig-29-fire-air-to-air-missile-launch
Key FactsSecond Ukrainian MiG-29 loss in roughly six weeks
Aug 11, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: fr.de
- According to preliminary findings, an unusual situation occurred on 10 August while a jet was launching a missile during a mission against Russian air targets in the Odesa region, after which it caught fire.
- The pilot lost control, ejected and was then taken to a medical facility, while the air force initially provided no details about the pilot’s condition.
- In late June, contact was already lost with another MiG-29 during a mission in the Poltava region, and the military later confirmed that aircraft’s loss.
- Ukraine has not said how many MiG-29s remain operational.
"an extraordinary situation"— The Ukrainian Air Force, as stated on its official Telegram channel
militarnyi.com Aug 28
Sweden to Provide Ukraine with 10 Coast Guard Boats and Fund Air Defense: Sweden will provide Ukraine with 10 coast guard boats and allocate funds to strengthen ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/sweden-to-provide-ukraine-with-10-coast-guard-boats-and-fund-air-defense/
Ukraine Air Chief: Tech And Agile Adaptation Needed To Fight Russia: Russia's air force has improved its capabilities and learned crucial lessons from its ...
aviationweek.com/defense/budget-policy-operations/ukraine-air-chief-tech-agile-adaptation-needed-fight-russia
defence-blog.com Aug 04
Fire Point CEO details FP-9 ballistic missile and Patriot rival program: Ukraine's homemade ballistic missile is close enough to its first flight that its own ...
defence-blog.com/fire-point-ceo-details-fp-9-ballistic-missile-and-patriot-rival-program/
A Russian drone explodes behind a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 moments after the fighter jet reportedly shot it down.
The Aviationist Aug 12
Ukrainian MiG-29 Crashes After Air to Air Missile Misfire: A Ukrainian Air Force pilot was forced to eject from a MiG-29 after an air to air missile malfunction ...
theaviationist.com/2026/08/11/ukrainian-mig-29-crashes-missile-misfire/
Russian Drone And Missile Barrage On Ukraine Kills 15: Russian overnight drone and ballistic missile strikes killed at least 15 people in Kyiv and the ...
rferl.org/a/russian-drone-and-missile-barrage-on-ukraine/33822483.html
Key FactsAuthorities report at least 15 dead in Kyiv-area strikes
Aug 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- Kyiv’s military administration said missiles and drones hit residential buildings and several warehouses, sparking fires in four districts.
- The military administration reported that one woman was killed and at least 24 people were wounded in the capital.
- Authorities in the Kyiv region reported 14 deaths and more than 20 injuries.
- Russia used more than twice as many missiles in July, according to an AFP analysis, while Kyiv has urged allies for more US-made Patriot interceptors in recent months.
Russia has once again brought death and destruction to our land, taking the lives of civilians. Just accountability will certainly follow for every such crime.— Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv region's regional military administration, on Telegram.
Russia attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, mayor says: Russia is attacking Kyiv with ballistic missiles, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko and the ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/07/29/europe/ukraine-kyiv-missile-attack-latam-intl
UNITED24 Media Aug 03
A compilation of Ukrainian Air Force strikes using GBU-39, JDAM-ER, and AASM-250 Hammer guided bombs against Russian military positions across multiple ... Show more
Ukrainian Air Force Intelligence Reports Cheap, Difficult-to-Intercept Kremlin Cruise Missile Being Produced En Masse
kyivpost.com/post/81406
Ukrainian troops marched in Paris's Bastille Day parade for the first time in history
The soldiers stepped off from the Arc de Triomphe down the ... Show more
Ukraine war briefing: Air ceasefire talk ahead of Trump-Zelenskyy meeting: Romania summons Russian ambassador after shooting down three drones; Zelenskyy to meet ...
theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/27/ukraine-war-briefing-air-ceasefire-talk-ahead-of-trump-zelenskyy-meeting
A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet knocked a Russian jet-powered Shahed attack drone out of the air with an R-73 air-to-air missile ... Show more
Three F-16s and a Patriot battery teamed up to kill Russia’s best fighter: Ukraine's F-16s and a Patriot battery combined to shoot down a Russian Su-35 ...
euromaidanpress.com/2026/07/09/f-16s-and-patriot/
Ukrainian Air Force deputy commander resigns over Defence Minister Fedorov's dismissal
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2026/07/16/8044329/
militarnyi.com Jul 14
The Ukrainian Air Force has Received a New Shipment of F-16 Flight Simulators: Ukraine has received a new shipment of F-16 mobile simulators. Now ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/the-ukrainian-air-force-has-received-a-new-shipment-of-f-16-flight-simulators/
UNITED24 Media Jul 12
A Ukrainian Air Force Su-27 crew delivered a devastating strike on a concentration area of Russian assault troops.
Russian attacks kill six and expose gaps in Ukraine’s air defences: Russia has launched several large-scale attacks on Kyiv in recent weeks as Ukraine faces a ...
shropshirestar.com/world-news/russian-attacks-kill-six-and-expose-gaps-in-ukraines-air-defences-8809542
Key FactsUkraine Hit by Massive Overnight Missile Assault
Jul 30, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: kyivindependent.com
- Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack on Ukraine on July 30, targeting cities including Kyiv and Lviv with ballistic and cruise missiles.
- The strikes resulted in at least eight fatalities, including two children, and caused injuries to 45 people across various regions.
- Ukraine's air defenses intercepted a majority of the incoming missiles and drones, but significant damage occurred to residential areas and infrastructure.
- President Zelensky highlighted the critical need for international aid in missile defense and mentioned ongoing peace negotiations with the United States.
This Russian terror proves once again that protection from the Russian missile threat is the most important task for preserving the lives of our people. And this is a task that cannot be only Ukrainian, only one country. All partners know how and with what they can help.— President Volodymyr Zelensky, in a post on social media, commenting on Russia's large-scale attack.
defence-blog.com Jun 27
Ukraine loses two MiG-29 fighters in less than 24 hours: Russian media published footage of a Geran-4 kamikaze drone striking a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 as the ...
defence-blog.com/ukraine-loses-two-mig-29-fighters-in-less-than-24-hours/
Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 111 drones and two X-59/69 guided missiles during a massive overnight Russian bombardment targeting multiple regions ... Show more
UNITED24 Media Jul 14
A compilation of powerful Ukrainian Air Force strikes on Russian assault group positions, UAV control points, an ammunition workshop ... Show more
Heavy losses for Putin's army: Troop positions and checkpoints hit: Russia is said to have lost 1,600 soldiers on Sunday, according to reports from Kyiv.
op-online.de/politik/hohe-verluste-fuer-putins-armee-truppenstellungen-und-kontrollpunkte-getroffen-zr-94394943.html
Trump: Ukrainian strikes in Russia could help end the war. Live Universal Awareness Map Liveuamap is a leading independent global news and information site ...
liveuamap.com/en/2026/8-july-13-trump-ukrainian-strikes-in-russia-could-help-end
militarnyi.com Jul 01
Ukraine Signs Contract to Purchase Its First 16 Gripen E Fighter Jets: Sweden and Ukraine have signed an agreement for the purchase of the first 16 Gripen E ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/ukraine-contract-first-16-gripen-e-fighters/
Zelensky: 'Russian Leadership Has Gone Crazy Over War' After 134-Drone Overnight Assault
kyivpost.com/post/80145
Ukraine lost three fighters in one day—one outranged in the air, two caught on the ground. The Gripen fixes both
euromaidanpress.com/2026/07/01/3-lost-migs/
UNITED24 Media Jul 09
Aviation sends greetings from the cockpit of a Ukrainian Air Force An-26 transport aircraft. 🫡
militarnyi.com Jul 06
Ihnat: Ukraine Downed no Ballistic Missiles in Overnight Attack Due to Shortage of Patriot Interceptors
militarnyi.com/en/news/ihnat-ukraine-downed-no-ballistic-missiles-in-overnight-attack-due-to-shortage-of-patriot-interceptors/
militarnyi.com Jun 27
Ukrainian MiG-29 Crashed in Poltava Region — Pilot Ejected: On the night of June 27, a MiG-29 fighter jet of the Ukrainian Air Force was lost in the skies over ...
militarnyi.com/en/news/ukrainian-mig-29-crash-poltava-pilot-ejects/
Footage by the Ukrainian Air Force shows Kyiv air defense systems at work to counter incoming missiles over the capital.
Aviation24.be Jun 28
Ukrainian MiG-29 crashes during combat mission, pilot ejects safely: A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed during a combat mission in Poltava Oblast ...
aviation24.be/military-aircraft/ukrainian-air-force/ukrainian-mig-29-crashes-during-combat-mission-pilot-ejects-safely/
Two Ukrainian Air Force officers killed in the crash of a Su-24M bomber in the Khmelnytskyi region have been identified as 55-year-old Major Bohdan Zahorulko ... Show more
Russia shifts air defenses to Moscow as Ukraine drones strike deep, Zelenskyy says
apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-drones-crimea-trump-25dc47db4d1a3b2908b8f060434aa765
u.afp.com Jun 02
Russian missile, drone barrage kills 13 across Ukraine at night: Russia launched a fresh wave of overnight attacks across Ukraine, striking Kyiv and eastern ...
today.rtl.lu/news/world/russian-missiles-rock-kyiv-kill-several-in-eastern-ukraine-1781884542
Key FactsRussia Launches Deadly Strikes on Kyiv and Dnipro
Jun 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Russia conducted a large-scale attack using over 600 drones and dozens of missiles, including hypersonic weapons, damaging residential and commercial buildings in Kyiv and Dnipro.
- Thirteen people, including a fire rescue deputy chief, were killed and more than 100 wounded as rescue operations continue to find those trapped under rubble.
- Fires, power outages, and air raid sirens disrupted city life while Kyiv’s air defenses were notably less active during ballistic missile strikes.
- Russia claimed the strikes targeted Ukrainian military and infrastructure in retaliation for alleged terrorist acts, while Ukraine seeks US missile support for its air defense.
A massive attack and a completely transparent statement from Russia: if Ukraine is not protected from ballistic and other missile strikes, these strikes will continue," Zelensky said in a statement on Tuesday, adding that "we absolutely need the United States’ help in supplying missiles for the Patriot systems."— Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, in a statement on Tuesday
At least ten people have been killed and dozens injured in a major Russian attack on Ukraine. Missiles and drones rained down on the capital Kyiv ... Show more
TWZ Jun 02
Are Ukrainian Mirage 2000s Now Flying Air-To-Ground Strike Missions?: A low-level run followed by a steep climb hints at a ground-attack mission as part of the ...
twz.com/air/are-ukrainian-mirage-2000s-now-flying-air-to-ground-strike-missions
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