Yurii Ihnat

Ukrainian Air Force: Russia ramps up ballistic missile attacks

Russian forces have significantly increased their use of ballistic missiles against Ukraine in 2025–2026, Ukrainian Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said on national television on March 9.

9 March, 01:13 PM

Bad weather prevented use of F-16s and Mirages during Feb. 7 attack

Ukraine’s Defense Forces could not rely on manned aircraft during Russia’s large-scale overnight attack because of severe weather conditions and instead depended on other air defense means, Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said on the Kyiv24 television channel on Feb. 8.

8 February, 07:25 PM

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

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

Air Force reports rare drop in Russian drone attacks

Ukrainians expected Russia to launch a mass strike on the New Year — especially overnight on Jan. 1, as it does annualy — but this time the attack was unusually limited, Yurii Ihnat, the Air Force spokesperson said at the National TV on Jan. 2.

2 January, 01:33 PM

Kh-101 missile likely strikes residential building in Ternopil – Air Force

Russian troops launched Kh-101 and Kalibr missiles along with one ballistic missile during an aerial assault on western Ukraine overnight into Nov. 19, with preliminary data indicating a Kh-101 struck a residential building in Ternopil, Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said on the Kyiv24 channel.

19 November 2025, 01:36 PM

‘There were direct hits’: Ihnat details effects of Russia’s overnight attack on Ukraine

A massive overnight strike involving drones and missiles damaged 44 sites across Ukraine, Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said on Nov. 14.

14 November 2025, 02:19 PM

Air Force explains failed intercepts of Russian ballistic missiles

Russia's massive overnight barrage on Ukraine involving over 700 missiles and drones targeted critical energy infrastructure but overwhelmed air defenses, allowing several ballistic missiles to strike, Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat told NV on Oct. 30.

30 October 2025, 07:06 PM

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

Air Force details challenges of Russia’s mass missile attack

Yurii Ihnat, spokesperson for Ukraine’s Air Force, told NV about the forces involved in repelling Russia’s massive missile and drone attack on Aug. 28, and the challenges of intercepting enemy drones.

28 August 2025, 03:59 PM

Russian jet-powered Shahed drones challenge Ukraine’s air defenses

Not all air defense systems used by Ukraine’s Armed Forces can intercept jet-powered drones deployed by Russia, Air Force Communications Chief Yurii Ihnat said during the United News telethon on July 31.

31 July 2025, 04:08 PM

Just 300+ Shahed drones among 728 UAVs launched overnight - Air Force

Russia launched a record 728 drones of various types against Ukraine, but only 300 of which were identified as Shahed-type attack drones, Yurii Ihnat, head of Air Force communications department, said at the United News broadcast on July 9.

9 July 2025, 12:00 PM

Russia fires 452 missiles, drones at Ukraine

Russian forces fired six ballistic missiles, 38 cruise missiles, one Kh-31P anti-radar missile, and launched 407 drones in a massive overnight attack on Ukraine, Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said on national television on June 6.

6 June 2025, 09:38 AM

Ukrainian troops identify Shahed and fake drones by sound — Air Force spokesman Ihnat

Ukrainian troops can now identify Russian Shahed drones and decoys by sound, Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said during the United News telethon on May 26.

27 May 2025, 11:18 AM

Kyiv honors Danylo and his parents killed in April 24 Russian strike

Kyiv bid farewell to 17-year-old Danylo Khudya and his parents, Oleh and Viktoria, who were killed in a Russian missile attack on April 24, with hundreds attending their ceremony at Baikove Cemetery, Suspilne reported on April 28.

28 April 2025, 06:15 PM

What to know about Russia’s Onyx missiles launched into southern Ukraine

Russia launched an Onyx anti-ship missile from occupied Crimea at Ukraine’s Kherson Oblast, marking the latest use of the weapon — typically designed for naval targets — against land-based sites following the so-called "Easter truce" on April 21.

21 April 2025, 11:15 AM

Air Force says nearly 100 Russian ballistic missiles downed since start of full-scale war

Ukraine’s Air Force has downed nearly 100 Russian Iskander ballistic missiles and around 40 Kinzhal air-launched ballistic missiles since the start of the full-scale war, Air Force Command spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said on April 10.

10 April 2025, 05:15 PM

Russia upgrades ballistic missiles, complicating Ukraine’s air defense

Russia has upgraded its ballistic missiles, making them harder to intercept, as it increases their use in attacks on Ukraine, Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said on the United News telethon on April 6.

6 April 2025, 05:43 PM

Ukraine intercepts one of six Russian ballistic missiles targeting Kyiv

Russia launched six ballistic missiles at Ukraine on the morning of April 6, with one successfully intercepted by the Ukrainian Air Force, while others struck Kyiv city and oblast, Yuriy Ihnat, head of communications for the Air Force Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, said on national television.

6 April 2025, 03:55 PM

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