Russian loitering munition target Ukrainian IRIS-T air defense system: video
A Russian loitering munition recently targeted a Hensoldt TRML-4D air surveillance radar, a crucial component of Ukraine’s IRIS-T…
War in Ukraine
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Stay informed about the aviation-related aspects and impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Air raid alert sounds in Ukraine as multiple Kinzhal-carrier MiG-31Ks take flight
An air raid alert was briefly triggered all over Ukraine after several MiG-31K aircraft, capable of carrying Kh-47M2…
Ukraine calls Russia a ‘terrorist state’ over the downing of MH17
Ukraine called Russia a “terrorist state” at the United Nations (UN) International Court of Justice (ICJ) as hearings…
Russia accuses Ukraine of multiple drone attacks in Moscow
Russia has accused Ukraine of multiple drone attacks in Moscow, describing the assault as an “act of terrorism”. …
Update – Kyiv, again, under air attack
On May 29, 2023, and following a series of massed drone attacks over the preceding weekend, most of…
Pentagon confirms Patriot system damaged in Kyiv fixed and operational
The United States Department of Defense confirmed that one of the two Patriot air defense systems operational in…
Did Ukraine bring down Russian fighter jets using Patriot missiles?
Ukraine has reportedly used the Patriot air defense system to shoot down at least one Russian fighter. The information,…
Germany declines to participate in Ukraine jet alliance
Germany has declined to participate in the international coalition agreement to provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter jets or…
US unwilling to see Ukrainian pilots train on F-16 despite Europe’s readiness
While several leaders in Europe have expressed their eagerness to deliver F-16s fighters and train pilots from Ukraine…
US arrests two Russians for allegedly smuggling aircraft parts into Russia
The United States (US) Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it has arrested two Russian individuals over…
Patriot air defense system damaged in Kyiv remains operational: report
US officials confirmed a Patriot air defense system was damaged but remains operational after an intense Russian missile…
Ukraine claims 6 Kinzhal missiles downed; Russia claims Patriot system destroyed
The Ukrainian military claims to have shot down all missiles launched from air, sea, and land by Russia,…
Emmanuel Macron announces that France will train Ukrainian fighter pilots
French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled plans to provide training for Ukrainian pilots amid efforts to bolster Ukraine’s capabilities…
Russia’s major aircraft loss: Su-34, Su-35 & two Mi-8s downed near Ukraine border
Russian Air Force has reportedly suffered the largest loss of aircraft since the beginning of the war in…
UK provides Storm Shadow long-range missiles to Ukraine ahead of offensive: CNN
In a move aimed at bolstering the capabilities of Ukrainian forces ahead of a potential counter-offensive, the United…
Poland finds Russian missile in forest 500km from Ukrainian border: report
A Russian Kh-55 cruise missile was reportedly found near Bydgoszcz, northern Poland, 500 kilometers from the border with…
Did Ukraine shoot down a Kinzhal hypersonic missile?
Reports suggest that the Ukrainian military successfully intercepted a Russian Kh-47 Kinzhal hypersonic missile in the skies over…
Russia claims to have foiled Ukraine drone strike on Kremlin: video
The Russian presidency claims two Ukrainian drones targeted the Kremlin on the night between May 2 and 3,…