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Russia claims to have struck two Ukrainian ships in the Black Sea, while a Russian drone reportedly crossed into Moldovan airspace during an attack on Ukraine. Separately, a Greek-run tanker carrying Russian oil was also attacked in the Black Sea.
A Ukrainian Air Force pilot, who was in direct pursuit of a Russian Kh-101 missile that crashed in Poland in July, had to return to the border due to NATO procedures, according to the deputy minister.
Ukraine is finally set to receive Gripen fighter jets, specifically designed for combat against Russia. While these new jets offer significant capabilities, their integration presents new challenges for the Ukrainian air force.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported that its air defense units successfully destroyed over 57,000 aerial assets in May 2026, including 111 missiles, with 12 of them being ballistic.
The Ukrainian Air Force has reported significant efficiency problems among its drone-interceptor crews, with 170 out of over 300 crews failing to shoot down a single enemy UAV over the past year.
Russia has launched a massive drone attack, firing nearly 400 drones at Ukraine, with signs indicating the start of a spring offensive, following previous massive strikes on critical infrastructure that caused power outages in multiple regions. On March 24, Russia launched nearly 1,000 UAVs, with Ukrainian air defense downing 541. These strikes on Khmelnytskyi, Zhytomyr, and Vinnytsia oblasts resulted in one person killed and 13 injured.
The State Bureau of Investigation has apprehended a platoon commander from a Ukrainian Air Force unit for stealing and selling equipment intended for combat duty and protecting the airspace of the Kyiv region.
Russia attacked Ukraine last night with 115 drones, the Ukrainian Air Force announced today.
A Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed near Odesa after experiencing difficulties during an air-to-air missile launch, catching fire. The pilot successfully ejected and survived.
A Ukrainian Air Force pilot pursued a Russian Kh-101 missile, which crashed in Poland in July, all the way to the Polish border but was compelled to turn back due to NATO protocols. This information was disclosed by Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has called for the domestic production of Patriot missiles and urged 40 allied nations to supply them, following a series of intensified Russian attacks that included a strike on a sports center injuring children and a mass attack on Kyiv that killed 27.
Ukraine has continued drone attacks on Russian territory, including Moscow, despite a self-declared Russian ceasefire, leading some Russian cities to cancel Victory Day parades. President Zelensky also issued warnings regarding foreign officials attending the Moscow parade.
A high-ranking Ukrainian officer, Pavlo Elizarov, Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, stated in an interview that Ukraine's ability to withstand several more years of war depends on continued international support.
Swedish Saab 340 AEW&C radar planes are reportedly being integrated into Ukraine's military, expected to drastically enhance the Ukrainian Air Force's offensive and defensive capabilities in the ongoing air war.
Andrii Ukrainets, commander of logistics for the Ukrainian Air Force, has been arrested by the High Anti-Corruption Court on corruption charges related to aircraft shelters, with bail set at UAH 7 million.
Ukrainian air forces released night footage showing their air defense units successfully countering a combined Russian attack involving missiles and drones.
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet crashed and caught fire during a combat mission in the Odesa region on August 10, with Ukrainian Air Force reporting the pilot attempted to save the aircraft.
The Ukrainian army has published a video showing the burning wreckage of a Russian Su-35 fighter jet, which the Ukrainian Air Force reportedly shot down on July 8 over the eastern front.
An AFP analysis of Ukrainian Air Force data shows that Russia launched fewer drones and missiles at Ukraine in June compared to the previous month, while Kyiv intensified its retaliatory strikes.
Russia launched a record number of long-range drones on Ukraine in April, intensifying attacks during the day. This shift in tactics is noted by an AFP analysis based on Ukrainian air force data.
The Ukrainian Air Force reports that its Patriot missile crews are increasingly downing Russian ballistic missiles with a single interceptor, rather than the usual two to four, conserving limited supplies.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has issued a warning regarding a significant number of Russian drones detected in several regions across the country.
Law enforcement officials have uncovered a bribery scheme involving the logistics commander of the Ukrainian Air Force and the head of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) department in the Zhytomyr region.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has released video footage showcasing their combat operations during a combined Russian attack that occurred on Sunday, February 22.