Illya Yevlash

Ukrainian Air Force addresses possible Patriot missile transfer from Israel

Illya Yevlash, spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force Command, commented on media reports about the possible transfer of Patriot air defense systems from Israel to Ukraine during the national telethon program on July 1.

1 July 2024, 03:48 PM

Kyiv air defense intercepts all Russian Iskander-K missiles

The Russian army used Iskander-K cruise missiles to strike Kyiv on June 30, and Ukraine's air defense shot down two missiles, said Ilya Yevlash, spokesman for the Ukrainian Air Force, on national TV on July 1.

1 July 2024, 01:02 PM

Ukraine failed to take out all the missiles in Russia's latest mass attack due to a lack of air defense

The reason Ukraine was unable to destroy all the missiles in Russia's latest mass attack was because of a lack of air defense, Air Force spokesperson, Ilya Yevlash, said on national TV.

30 May 2024, 02:24 PM

What does Ukraine need to protect Kharkiv? The Ukrainian Air Force has some answers

The most effective way to protect Kharkiv from Russia's devastating daily strikes is to "scare them away" from the frontline by destroying their missile launchers, said Air Force spokesperson, Illya Yevlash, on national TV on May 24.

24 May 2024, 03:55 PM

Russia's use of cluster warheads extends beyond Odesa, says Air Force spokesman

Russia used an Iskander missile with a cluster warhead not only in Odesa, said Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson, Illya Yevlash, on national television on May 1.

1 May 2024, 01:42 PM

Ukrainian Yak-52 trainer aircraft downs Russian drone — Air Force

Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson, Ilya Yevlash, addressed the downing of a Russian drone by a piston-powered Yak-52 trainer aircraft on national television on April 30.

30 April 2024, 04:25 PM

Russian drone attacks halt, Ukraine may brace for massive assault — Air Force

Russia has ceased its use of Shahed kamikaze drones against Ukraine for several days, suggesting potential preparation for a large-scale attack, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Illya Yevlash said on national television on April 26.

26 April 2024, 11:15 AM

Ukraine's Air Defense stands strong despite missile shortage reports, says Air Force spokesman

Western partners are well-informed about Ukraine's needs, the Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ilya Yevlash said on national television on April 12, addressing media reports suggesting that Ukraine faces a shortage of missiles for the Patriot air defense system and the German IRIS-T systems.

12 April 2024, 02:24 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

Illya Yevlash