Ukrainian Air Force

Ukraine downs 100 Russian drones overnight

Russia fired one Iskander-M ballistic missile and launched 126 attack drones of various types, including about 80 Shaheds, at Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported on Telegram on Feb. 18.

18 February, 09:20 AM

Ukraine’s deal for 150 Gripens, 100 Rafales could total $60 billion

Ukraine’s planned purchase of 150 Swedish JAS 39E/F Gripen fighters and 100 French Dassault Rafale jets could cost roughly EUR50 billion ($59.6 billion), Defense Express reported Feb. 9.

9 February, 09:55 PM

Russia targets Ukraine’s power grid in massive combined attack

Russian forces launched a massive combined attack on Ukraine overnight into Feb. 7, firing 39 missiles of various types and more than 400 drones — mostly targeting critical infrastructure — Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Telegram.

7 February, 02:53 PM

Zelenskyy calls Air Force performance ‘unsatisfactory’ in some regions

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the work of Ukraine’s Air Force was “unsatisfactory” in several regions and ordered immediate steps to improve the downing of Shahed drones, he said after a daily coordination call on Feb. 6.

6 February, 04:43 PM

Russia hits Ukraine with ballistic missiles and 180+ drones

Russia attacked Ukraine with two Iskander-M ballistic missiles from Crimea and launching 183 attack drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmass, and other UAV types, Ukrainian Air Force reported on Feb. 5.

5 February, 10:56 AM

Record ballistic missiles in Russia's Feb. 3 attack – Air Force

Russian forces used an exceptionally high number of ballistic missiles in their massive attack on Ukraine overnight into Feb. 3, significantly complicating air defense operations, Air Force of Ukraine spokesman Col. Yurii Ihnat said during the national United News telethon program.

3 February, 12:45 PM

Ukraine faced critical air defense missile shortages during Russian attacks

Ukraine has at times had to repel massive Russian attacks while facing a critical shortage of air defense missiles, with one NASAMS system operating with only two missiles instead of six, Air Force spokesman Col. Yurii Ihnat told RBC-Ukraine in an interview published on Feb. 2.

2 February, 11:21 AM

Russian forces launch 85 drones at Ukraine, 20 hit targets

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 85 attack drones overnight into Jan. 31, hitting targets in 13 locations after 20 got through air defenses, Ukraine's Air Force reported on Telegram.

31 January, 10:50 AM

Zelenskyy: Air defense, F-16s top Ukraine’s military agenda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has named air defense, expanding combat aviation, and preparing for the arrival of U.S.-made F-16 fighter jets as the top three priorities for the country’s Air Force.

30 January, 11:12 PM

Ballistic missile and 100+ drones: Russia hits 17 locations overnight

Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight, using an Iskander-M ballistic missile as well as 111 strike drones — including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmaz, and other types of UAVs, Air Force reported on Jan. 31.

30 January, 09:53 AM

Russia launches 105 drones overnight; strikes recorded at seven sites

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight on Thursday, Jan. 29, using 105 strike UAVs, including Shahed and Gerbera drones, as well as other types, 84 enemy targets were downed, Ukraine's Air Force reported on Jan. 29.

29 January, 10:44 AM

Ukraine downs 135 of 165 Russian drones

Russian forces launched 165 Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and other types of attack drones at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram on Jan. 27.

27 January, 09:38 AM

Russia launches 138 drones overnight; 21 hit targets

Russian forces attacked Ukraine overnight, launching 138 attack drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, and other UAV types; 110 drones were downed or suppressed, Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Jan. 26.

26 January, 10:20 AM

Russia fires 950-kg warhead X-22 missiles at Kyiv in overnight assault

Russia fired X-22 and X-32 anti-ship missiles at Kyiv during an overnight barrage — a rare and unprecedented move that marked a significant escalation in its use of heavy munitions, Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Col. Yurii Ihnat said during a broadcast on Kyiv 24.

24 January, 02:47 PM

Russia launches 100+ drones at Ukraine overnight — Air Force

Russia launched 101 attack drones at Ukraine, including Shahed-type UAVs — some of them jet-powered — as well as Gerbera drones and others; 76 enemy targets were eliminated, Air Force reported on Jan. 23.

23 January, 11:49 AM

Zelenskyy announces air defense decisions after high-level energy meeting

Ukraine will soon roll out new decisions to strengthen its Air Force and bolster airspace protection, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Jan. 17 after a high-level meeting focused on the country’s energy crisis and the aftermath of Russian strikes.

17 January, 04:09 PM

Ukraine downs 53 of 76 Russian drones

Fifty-three of the 76 Russian attack drones have been intercepted overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram on Jan. 16.

16 January, 09:29 AM

Poland to transfer its MiG-29 jets to Ukraine

Poland will transfer up to nine Soviet-era MiG-29 aircraft to Ukraine, Deputy Defense Minister Pawel Zalewski said on Jan. 15.

15 January, 08:47 PM

Ukraine downs 61 Russian drones overnight

Sixty-one of the 82 Russian attack drones have been intercepted overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram on Jan. 15.

15 January, 09:43 AM

Ukraine downs Russian missile and 89 drones overnight

Russian forces fired three Iskander-M ballistic missiles and launched 113 Shahed, Gerbera, and other types of attack drones on Ukraine overnight, the Air Force reported on Telegram on Jan. 14.

14 January, 08:52 AM

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