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Russia has 1500+ jets to strike Ukraine despite Su-57 loss – Air Force

Recent Su-57 fighter jet destruction makes tangible loss for Russia, but the Russians still have up to 1,500 aircrafts that can strike Ukraine, the Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson, Ilya Yevlash, said on the air of the national telethon on June 10.

10 June 2024, 07:40 PM

Unveiling the Su-57: Russia’s ‘not-quite-fifth’ generation fighter and its performance shortcomings

A Su-57 multi-role fighter jet was struck at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia’s Astrakhan Oblast on June 8, 589 kilometers from the front line, Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) reported. This is the first such case in history.

9 June 2024, 04:25 PM

Dutch foreign minister supports Ukraine's right to deploy F-16s over Russia

The Netherlands has expressed no objection to Ukraine using F-16 fighter jets over Russian territory, according to Hanke Bruins Slot, the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs. Her comments were reported by Radio Svoboda on May 31.

31 May 2024, 04:55 PM

Sweden to allocate record $1.2 billion military aid package to Ukraine, including reconnaissance aircraft

Sweden has announced its largest military aid package to Ukraine since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion - worth 13 billion Swedish crowns ($1.23 billion), the Swedish government said in its statement on May 29.

29 May 2024, 02:38 PM

First Ukrainian pilots complete F-16 training in the U.S.

The first group of Ukrainian pilots has completed their training on American F-16 fighter jets at a military base in Arizona, Politico reported on May 23.

24 May 2024, 09:26 AM

Ukrainian F-16 maintenance specialists return after overseas training

The first group of Ukrainian specialists trained in F-16 fighter jet maintenance has started returning to Ukraine, Air Force spokesman Illya Yevlash announced on the Pryamyy TV channel on May 22.

22 May 2024, 04:08 PM

Ukraine's SBU damages Russian Su-27 fighter jet sitting on tarmac at Russian airfield

A Russian Su-27 fighter jet was damaged in an SBU attack on the Kushchyovskaya military airfield in Russia's Krasnodar Krai on May 19, the Astra Telegram channel claimed.

20 May 2024, 02:16 PM

Overnight missile attack destroys Russian air defense and jets in occupied Crimea

A Russian S-400 air defense system and two MiG-31 fighter jets were destroyed, and a fuel depot was set ablaze in an evening attack on the Belbek military airfield in Sevastopol, temporarily occupied Crimea, according to the Russian Telegram channel ASTRA on May 16.

16 May 2024, 01:37 PM

Ukraine receives first F-16 fighter jet trainer - Air Force

Czechia handed over the first F-16 fighter jet trainer to one of Ukraine's tactical aviation brigades, Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said on Telegram on May 10.

10 May 2024, 01:43 PM

NATO ally Poland again scrambles fighter jets as Russia launches latest mass attack on Western Ukraine

NATO ally Poland was again forced to scramble its aviation to the skies during Russia's latest mass missile attack on Ukraine's western oblasts early on May 8, the Polish Armed Forces reported on X.

8 May 2024, 09:44 AM

Ukraine to receive first F-16 jets after Easter celebrations - UA Air Force

1 May 2024, 03:46 PM

Danish Ambassador confident: Bright future ahead with Ukraine’s F-16 deal

Danish Ambassador, Ole Egberg Mikkelsen, expressed “optimism” about Ukraine getting F-16s, referring to words of Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in an interview with RBC-Ukraine on April 30.

30 April 2024, 01:50 PM

France is training ten young Ukrainian pilots for the F-16

Ten Ukrainian pilots are undergoing F-16 training in France, BFM TV said on April 24.

25 April 2024, 12:39 PM

The UK to bolster Polish air defense with Typhoon fighters

The UK will send Typhoon fighter jets to Poland to help protect its airspace as part of the UK's support for Ukraine, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced at a press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on April 23, Poland's RMF24 said.

24 April 2024, 12:39 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

Zelenskyy warns West against losing to either Iranian Shahed drones or Russian fighter jets

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called on partners to respond firmly to Russia's terrorist actions and prevent losing to either Iranian Shahed drones or Russian fighter jets.

4 March 2024, 12:30 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

German Eurofighters intercept Russian military aircraft near Latvia

Russian military IL-20 and IL-76 aircraft were intercepted near Latvian territorial waters, the country’s Air Force reported on Facebook on March 1, sharing photos.

2 March 2024, 04:12 PM

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