Ukrainian Air Force

Russian strikes on Ukraine feature heavy ballistic missiles, Air Force spokesman says

Russian forces unleashed a barrage of more than 30 missiles—including 14 ballistic Iskander-M/KN-23s—and over 450 drones on Ukraine overnight into Oct. 10, scattering attacks across multiple regions and focusing on energy infrastructure, Air Force communications chief Yurii Ihnat said on the United News telethon program.

10 October 2025, 07:50 PM

497 aerial weapons rain down on Ukraine, 420 eliminated — Air Force

Russian forces launched a massive combined strike against Ukraine, using a total of 497 aerial weapons, air defense managed to neutralize 420 of them, Air Force reported on Oct. 10.

10 October 2025, 11:18 AM

More Belgian F-16s could arrive in Ukraine in 2026—report

Brussels may hand over additional F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine next year after receiving F-35 aircraft from the United States, Ukrainian outlet Defense Express reported on Oct. 8.

9 October 2025, 01:35 AM

Russian invaders unleashed 183 drones in a major overnight assault on Ukraine

Russia launched about 183 attack drones, including Shahed, Gerbera, and other types, Ukraine’s Air Force said on Oct. 8.

8 October 2025, 11:16 AM

Ukraine repels waves of Russian drones and missiles

Russian forces carried out another combined air assault on Ukraine overnight, launching two Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles and 154 Shahed and Geran attack drones, along with other types of unmanned aerial vehicles, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram on Oct. 7.

7 October 2025, 10:22 AM

Ukrainian pilots dodge Russian missiles in every mission, airman says

Ukrainian Air Force pilots enter Russian air defense operational zones on nearly every combat flight, facing missile launches that force constant evasive maneuvers, Lt. Col. Andriy Onufrak of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade told Radio NV in an interview published on Oct. 3.

6 October 2025, 06:37 PM

Russia unleashes 116 drones on Ukraine overnight, 30 hits recorded

Russian forces launched 116 strike drones, including Shahed and Gerbera types, against Ukraine overnight into Oct. 6, with Ukrainian air defenses downing 83 of them, the Air Force reported on Telegram.

6 October 2025, 11:33 AM

Ukrainian soldiers show how to down drones in Denmark training

During a Ukrainian delegation's visit and combat experience exchange, Ukrainian forces successfully shot down several drones in Danish airspace, Ukraine's General Staff reported on Oct. 4.

4 October 2025, 01:43 PM

Russia hits Ukraine with 109 drones, 3 missiles overnight

Russia's army attacked Ukraine overnight with 109 strike drones of the Shahed, Gerbera, and other types, as well as three Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, Ukraine's Air Force reported on Oct. 4.

4 October 2025, 11:55 AM

NATO pushes Greece to transfer its Mirage jets to Ukraine

NATO allies are urging Greece to resell some of its 25 Mirage 2000 fighter jets through intermediaries so they can ultimately reach Ukraine, Greek newspaper Kathimerini reported on Oct. 2, citing sources.

2 October 2025, 10:50 PM

Russia hits Ukraine with 49 drones and five missiles

Russia launched 49 attack drones and five missiles against Ukraine overnight, most were downed by air defense, though strikes still caused damage and injuries in several oblasts, including Kharkiv, the Air Force reported on Oct. 1.

1 October 2025, 12:50 PM

Ukraine downs 46 of 65 Russian drones

Russian forces launched 65 Shahed and Gerbera attack drones at Ukraine overnight, the Ukrainian Air Force Command reported on Telegram on Sept. 30.

30 September 2025, 10:54 AM

‘Process under way’: Syrskyi says Air Force creating new branch to fight Russian Shaheds

Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s Armed Forces Oleksandr Syrskyi said the Air Force is creating a new branch of forces — unmanned air‑defense systems — to battle Russian Shahed drones, Interfax‑Ukraine reported on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 03:05 PM

Ukraine fends off Russia's drone barrage

Ukrainian air defenses shot down or disabled 128 of the 154 Shahed, Gerbera, and other drones launched from Russia’s Bryansk, Orel, and Millerovo oblasts overnight, the Air Force reported on Telegram on Sept. 26.

26 September 2025, 09:49 AM

Ukraine downs 150 Russian drones overnight

Russian forces launched 176 drones against Ukraine overnight, including about 100 Shahed attack drones, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram on Sept. 25.

25 September 2025, 09:08 AM

Ukraine takes down one of Russia’s top jets

Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber early on Sept. 25, while it was striking the city of Zaporizhzhya with guided bombs, the Air Force reported on Telegram.

25 September 2025, 08:44 AM

FSB mole in Ukraine’s Air Force sentenced to 15 years

An agent recruited by Russia’s FSB to spy on Moscow’s behalf while serving in the Ukrainian Air Force was sentenced to 15 years in prison, Ukraine’s SBU security service announced on Sept. 24.

24 September 2025, 09:39 PM

Ukraine’s Air Force: 89 of 113 Russian drones shot down, Zaporizhzhya struck by 10 missiles

Russia launched 113 attack drones, including Shahed and Geran types, against Ukraine, 89 of which were shot down or suppressed by air defenses, the Ukrainian Air Force said on Sept. 16.

16 September 2025, 11:18 AM

Ukraine neutralizes 59 drones in overnight barrage

Russian troops launched three S-300 anti-aircraft guided missiles and 84 strike UAVs, including Shaheds, Gerberas, and other types, targeting Ukraine overnight into Sept. 15, the Ukrainian Air Force reported on Telegram.

15 September 2025, 11:55 AM

SBI opens case after Ukrainian jet munition hits Volyn home

Ukraine’s State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has opened a criminal case after a munition from a Ukrainian fighter jet accidentally fell on a home in a Volyn village, the agency said on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 03:56 PM

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