Air Force

Ukrainian forces take down Russian drones — video

Ukraine's Air Force Commander, Mykola Oleshchuk, demonstrated how Ukrainian defenders are shooting down Russian drones, sharing the details on Telegram on April 23.

23 April 2024, 05:02 PM

Ukraine’s Air Force expresses interest in DragonFire laser weapon system

The effectiveness of laser weapons against Russian missiles and drones is still difficult to assess, but Ukraine needs any air defense system it can get, said Ilya Yevlash, Air Force spokesman, on the national TV on April 13.

13 April 2024, 05:00 PM

Ukraine’s F-16 pilots near completion, sharpening skills to target Shahed UAVs and missiles

Ukrainian pilots training on F-16 fighter jets in Denmark and the United States are currently practicing the tasks they will face, including strikes on Shahed drones and missiles, Air Force spokesman Illya Yevlash said at a briefing on April 11.

11 April 2024, 06:58 PM

Ukraine knocks out 17 of 24 Russian attack drones and an X-58 missile, Odesa Oblast was hit

Russia launched 24 Shahed-131/136 type attack drones against Ukraine overnight on April 8, the Air Force reported on Telegram.

8 April 2024, 02:43 PM

Germany scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian aircraft over Baltic Sea

German Air Force has scrambled its fighter jets to intercept a Russian Il-20 electronic reconnaissance aircraft over the Baltic Sea, which was flying without a transponder, the German Air Force wrote on X on April 6.

7 April 2024, 05:00 PM

Explosions heard in Zaporizhzhya following threat of a Russian ballistic missile warning — Air Force

A powerful explosion could be heard in Zaporizhzhya on April 4, likely from a Russian ballistic missile, Suspilne reported.

4 April 2024, 01:50 PM

Ukraine's Air Force takes down $7 million Russian Forpost drone over Black Sea

The Ukrainian Air Force achieved a significant victory by downing a pricy Russian Forpost UAV over the Black Sea, stated Air Force spokesman Illya Yevlash on April 1.

2 April 2024, 02:42 PM

Russian Air Force amasses formidable arsenal: 1,500 kg bombs overwhelm Ukrainian defenses

Russia has an “extremely large number” of 1,500 kg bombs capable of “destroying a nine-story panel house,” Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Illya Yevlash said on national television on Apr. 1.

1 April 2024, 02:57 PM

Ukrainian Air Force has strategies to counter Russian UMPB D-30 bombs

Ukraine can counteract the new Russian UMPB D-30 bombs by destroying the bomb carrier — either an aircraft or a launcher, Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson Illya Yevlash said on national television on March 30.

30 March 2024, 06:26 PM

Poland’s military jets take to the sky in response to Russia’s mass missile attack on Ukraine

Poland scrambled its fighter jets in response to Russia's massive strike on Ukraine, Polish Armed Forces reported on X on March 22.

22 March 2024, 04:05 PM

Poland scrambles fighter jets as Russia launches mass missile strike on Ukraine

Poland scrambled fighter jets during Russia's mass missile strike on Ukraine on March 21, saying they initiated "all necessary procedures to ensure the security of Poland's airspace," the Polish Army’s operational command reported on X.

21 March 2024, 01:14 PM

Ukrainian Air Force Command appoints Illya Yevlash as new spokesperson, replacing Yuriy Ihnat

Illya Yevlash, spokesman for the Eastern Troop Grouping, has become the new spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force Command, the Air Force reported on Telegram on March 18.

18 March 2024, 07:29 PM

Ukrainian Air Defense forces neutralize all Russian-launched Shahed drones overnight

Russia launched an attack on Ukraine overnight, deploying two Shahed drones, which were successfully destroyed by Air Defense Forces, Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Telegram on March 16.

16 March 2024, 12:10 PM

Ukrainian Air Force attacks Russian planes from a distance of more than 150 km

Russian aircraft were attacked from a distance of more than 150 km on March 7, the Ukrainian Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk reported on Telegram on March 8.

8 March 2024, 06:55 PM

Ukraine’s Air Force explains atypical air raid alarm that sounded on Sunday evening

Air Force Command spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat commented on the unusual air raid alert that was declared on the evening of March 3.

4 March 2024, 05:15 PM

Russia temporarily reduces use of fighter jets and KABs after month of heavy aviation losses – Ukrainian Air Force

After the downing of the 15th Russian aircraft since the beginning of February, there has been a temporary reduction in the enemy's use of fighter jets and guided aerial bombs (GABs), the Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yuriy Ihnat said on national television on Mar. 4.

4 March 2024, 03:03 PM

Ukrainian Air Force commander reveals downed Russian Su-34 fighter jet – video

The commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Mykola Oleshchuk, showcased footage of a burning Russian Su-34 fighter jet, which was shot down on March 1, in a video posted on Telegram on March 2.

2 March 2024, 06:10 PM

Ukrainian military capable of targeting Russian aircraft far from front, Air Force spokesman says

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have the means to reach Russian aircraft at a great distance, said Yuriy Ihnat, spokesperson for the Ukrainian Air Force Command, on March 1.

1 March 2024, 03:00 PM

Future Ukrainian F-16 pilots practice strikes on air and ground targets

Ukrainian pilots have already started practicing tactical maneuvers on F-16s, including strikes on air and ground targets, Ukrainian Air Force (UAF) spokesperson Yuri Ihnat said on national TV on March 1.

1 March 2024, 01:05 PM

Ukrainian forces down three more Russian Su-34 jets in one day – Air Force Commander

Ukrainian Armed Forces took down three Russian Su-34 fighter jets in one day, the Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported on Feb. 29.

29 February 2024, 04:50 PM

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