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Air Force refutes rumors of Belarusian Il-62 crossing into Ukrainian airspace

Reports circulating on social media claiming a Belarusian Airlines Il-62 aircraft crossed the Ukrainian border are false, AFU Air Force Command announced on June 26.

26 June, 02:00 PM

Russian forces launch seven missiles and 239 drones in overnight attack against Ukraine

Russian forces launched seven Iskander-M/S-400 ballistic missiles, 239 Shahed, jet-powered Shahed, Gerbera, Italmaz, and Banderol UAVs, along with Parodiya decoy drones, against Ukraine overnight on June 18, the Air Force reported.

18 June, 10:45 AM

Russian forces launch 70+ missiles and 600+ drones against Ukraine, target historic sites

Russian forces carried out a combined mass attack against Ukraine overnight, launching 681 pieces of ordnance, 632 of which were shot down, the Air Force reported on June 15.

15 June, 12:39 PM

Russian forces launch nearly 300 drones in overnight attack against Ukraine

Russian forces launched an Iskander-M ballistic missile and 293 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmaz, and Banderol UAVs, along with Parodiya decoy drones, against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported on June 4.

4 June, 11:37 AM

Ukraine expects first Gripen jets within 10 months

Kyiv expects to receive Swedish Gripen fighter jets within 10 months, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a joint press briefing with Swedish PM Ulf Kristersson on May 28.

28 May, 07:56 PM

Russian forces launch 124 drones against Ukraine, five locations hit - Air Force

Russian forces launched 124 Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmaz UAVs, along with decoy drones, against Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported on May 22.

22 May, 11:00 AM

Russian forces launch 200+ drones on Ukraine, 15 locations hit

Russian forces launched 209 Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmaz drones at Ukraine on the night of May 19, Air Force reported.

19 May, 12:06 PM

Russian forces launch 130+ drones in overnight attack on Ukraine

Russian forces launched 139 Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmaz drones at Ukraine overnight, Air Force reported on May 13.

13 May, 11:17 AM

Russia to launch another massive air strike within days, Air Force warns

Increased activity of Russian strategic bombers suggests that Moscow is preparing to launch another major air strike against Ukrainian cities in the coming days, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said on May 12.

13 May, 01:29 AM

Russian forces launch 200+ drones strikes on Ukraine, 10 hits recorded

Russian forces launched 216 Shahed, Gerbera, and Italmaz drones at Ukraine on the night of May 12, following the end of the three-day May 9 ceasefire, the Air Force reported.

12 May, 01:25 PM

Ukraine critically low on interceptor missiles, Air Force says

Ukraine’s stocks of interceptor missiles for Western air-defense systems are critically low, and new deliveries have been delayed by the Iran war, Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said on May 8.

8 May, 09:12 PM

Russia increasingly deploys 500 km/h jet-powered Shahed drones in nightly attacks

Russian forces are increasingly deploying jet-powered Shahed drones that exceed speeds of 400 to 500 km/h, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Colonel Yurii Ihnat stated at the United News national telethon.

8 May, 10:40 AM

Russian forces launch 102 drones in overnight attack on Ukraine - Air Force

Russian forces launched 102 Shahed, Gerbara, and Italmaz UAVs, along with decoy drones, in an overnight attack on Ukraine, the Air Force reported on May 7.

7 May, 10:42 AM

Russian forces launch 324 drones and three ballistic missiles at Ukraine

Russian forces struck Ukraine with three Iskander-M ballistic missiles and 324 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmaz, and other types, including about 250 Shaheds, the Air Force reported on April 15.

15 April, 10:10 AM

Russian missile attack on Dnipro leaves 15 people wounded

Russian troops attacked Dnipro, 15 people are reported injured, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast governor Oleksandr Hanzha reported on April 14.

14 April, 01:16 PM

Russian forces launch nearly 130 drones and four missiles at Ukraine

Russian troops attacked Ukraine with four Kh-59/69 guided air-to-surface missiles and 129 strike UAVs of the Shahed, Gerbera, Italmaz, and other types overnight, the Air Force reported on April 14.

14 April, 10:53 AM

Russia launches 160 drones at Ukraine, 20 strikes reported

Russia launched 160 attack drones overnight, targeting Ukraine, including about 100 Shahed UAVs, the Air Force said on Apr. 11.

11 April, 10:56 AM

Russian strikes hit energy sites in Chernihiv, leaving most districts without power

Russian forces struck energy facilities in Chernihiv Oblast overnight, and in the morning, leaving most districts without electricity, regional governor Viacheslav Chaus said on Apr. 6.

6 April, 10:16 AM

Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 100 drones from six directions – Air Force

Russian forces launched 93 attack drones, including about 60 Shahed-type UAVs, at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force said, noting other types such as Gerbera and Italmas were also used on Apr. 5.

5 April, 12:59 PM

Russia keeps changing air raid tactics, Ukrainian Air Force warns

Russia constantly updates its drones, missiles, and their attack patterns, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said on April 3.

4 April, 02:10 AM

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