Yurii Ihnat

Russian daily assaults highlight Ukraine’s air defense missile deficit

Russia hits Ukraine every day, ensuring the question of air defense missile supplies remains urgent, Yuriy Ihnat, chief of communications for Ukraine’s Air Force Command, told Novyny.LIVE on March 11.

11 March 2025, 07:09 PM

Ukrainian Air Force specialists returned to their unit after infantry reassignment

Due to a shortage of personnel at the front, some Ukrainian Air Force specialists who were reassigned to the infantry have been returned to the Air Force, Yurii Ihnat, head of the communications department of the Air Force Command, said in an interview with Radio Liberty on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 02:56 PM

Ukrainian official discusses risk of massive Russian attack on February 24

The head of Ukraine's HUR discussed the possibility of Russia launching a large-scale strike on the third anniversary of its full-scale invasion during the Ukraine. Year 2025 forum on Feb. 23.

23 February 2025, 07:06 PM

Ukraine shoots down Russian air bomb near Zaporizhzhya

Ukraine’s Air Force confirmed shooting down a Russian-made guided bomb near Zaporizhzhya, spokesman Yurii Ihnat told Suspilne on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 03:48 PM

Yurii Ihnat named head of communications at Ukraine’s Air Force Command

Former Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Yurii Ihnat announced his new position on Jan. 1.

7 January 2025, 02:35 PM

Ukrainian F-16 ace downs six Russian missiles in one mission

A Ukrainian F-16 pilot successfully intercepted six Russian cruise missiles in a single combat mission for the first time in the history of the U.S.-made fighter jet, the newly appointed head of the Air Force's communications department, Yuriy Ihnat, reported on Facebook on Jan. 7.

7 January 2025, 02:07 PM

Kyiv air defense stands strong amid Russian missile barrage

Patriot air defense system managed to intercept all ballistic missiles in the morning attack, although the debris caused havoc in the capital, former Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat wrote on Facebook on Dec. 20.

20 December 2024, 03:38 PM

Ukrainian Su-27 jets conduct precision strikes on key Russian targets, Forbes reports

Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jets equipped with U.S.-made GBU-39 glide bombs are carrying out pinpoint strikes on strategically important Russian targets, such as pontoon bridges and command posts, Forbes reported on Dec. 14.

15 December 2024, 12:45 PM

Kim and Ihnat debunk Russian claim of destroyed Ukrainian landing craft in Mykolaiv — photo

Vitaliy Kim, head of the Mykolaiv regional administration, responded to Russian claims of destroying Ukrainian landing craft by posting a photo of shattered bottles from a food warehouse hit on Sept. 19.

19 September 2024, 01:19 PM

Ex-Air Force spokesperson on new Russian drones in latest mass attack in Ukraine

Former Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat provided insights on the new types of drones used by Russian forces during their recent mass attack on Ukraine, he said on Facebook on July 31.

31 July 2024, 10:42 PM

Yuriy Ihnat: Russian cruise missiles fly at ultra-low altitudes in Kyiv attack

Russian cruise missiles flew at ultra-low altitudes during the massive attack on Kyiv on July 8, making them difficult for air defense forces to intercept, former Air Force spokesperson Yuriy Ihnat said on Facebook.

8 July 2024, 07:23 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

Future Ukrainian F-16 pilots practice strikes on air and ground targets

Ukrainian pilots have already started practicing tactical maneuvers on F-16s, including strikes on air and ground targets, Ukrainian Air Force (UAF) spokesperson Yuri Ihnat said on national TV on March 1.

1 March 2024, 01:05 PM

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