Ukraine explores Mirage 2000D fighter transfer from French Air Force
Ukraine is actively exploring the acquisition of Mirage 2000D fighter jets, according to Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, the…
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Stay informed about the aviation-related aspects and impacts of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Ukraine claims to have hit two Russian command aircraft over Sea of Azov
Ukrainian Armed Forces affirmed that they successfully shot down a Beriev A-50 and inflicted substantial damage on an…
Russia unleashes record missile barrage on multiple cities in Ukraine
On the morning of December 29, 2023, Russia initiated its largest series of bombings yet across several Ukrainian…
Ukrainian Air Force claims three Russian Su-34 aircraft shot down near Kherson
The Russian Air Force is reported to have lost three Su-34 fighter-bombers in the Kherson region. The announcement was…
Boeing 777-300 takes off from Kyiv’s main airport: video
A Boeing 777-300 operated by Ukrainian carrier Skyline Express took off from Boryspil International Airport (KBP), on December…
Drone war: Russia and Ukraine target each other’s capitals overnight
The weekend of November 25-26, 2023 has seen one the most intense episodes to date of the drone…
UK MoD warns Russia’s Soviet-era M-55 Mystic B spy plane primed for Ukraine war
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) has warned that a Russian Soviet-era spy plane appears to have…
Swedish government studies Gripen fighter delivery to Ukraine
The Swedish government is poised to commission the Swedish Armed Forces to investigate the feasibility and implications of…
Belgium will not deliver F-16 fighters to Ukraine, citing ancient airframes
After consideration, Belgium has now decided not to deliver its aging F-16 aircraft to the Ukrainian military. Belgian officials…
Ukrainian drones target Russian military HQ in Rostov
Two drones were shot down near Rostov-on-Don, the nerve center of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The incident…
Romania admits Russian drone parts found on its territory
Romania’s Minister of Defense has admitted to the discovery of “pieces of a Russian drone” on Romanian territory,…
Lessor AerCap recovers $645M for 17 aircraft and five engines stranded in Russia
Aircraft leasing company AerCap said it received a cash settlement of $645 million for 17 aircraft and five…
Russian Su-34 reportedly capable of firing Kinzhal hypersonic missile
A Russian Su-34 Fullback strike aircraft is said to have fired a Kh-47M2 Kinzhal hypersonic missile during a…
Zelenskyy strikes deal on Ukraine pilots training in France. What could it mean?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported having reached a deal with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on training Ukrainian…
Ukrainian drone evades Russian attack helicopter chase: video
A Russian aircraft plus two attack helicopters found themselves outwitted by a Ukrainian drone.The incident, captured on video…
Ukraine expresses interest in French Rafale fighter jets
Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dmytro Kuleba, has expressed a desire for France to supply the country with…
Romania, Netherlands, Lockheed Martin agree to establish F-16 pilot training center
The Ministry of National Defense of Romania, the Defence Ministry of the Netherlands, and Lockheed Martin signed a…
Drone attack damages 4 Russian Ilyushin Il-76 heavy transport aircraft
Drones targeted Russian territory in several locations overnight. One particular attack on an airport in the north-western Russian…