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NASAMS
Ukraine’s Recent Shoot Down Successes – One Possible Explanation of How They Did it
Western commentators, milbloggers and no doubt the Russian aerospace forces have been puzzled by the recent increase in effectiveness of Kyiv’s air defenses – here’s one possibility among many.
March 8, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Air Force Downs Three More Russian Fighter-Bombers, Bringing Total to 12 in 13 Days
Three more Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter bombers were downed, bringing a total of 12 SU planes brought down in the last 13 days and 13 Russian planes overall, including an A-50U radar aircraft.
Feb. 29, 2024
Armed Forces of Ukraine
Ukraine Depleting Best Air-Defense Missiles By Downing Russian Fighter and Command Aircraft - Forbes
Forbes suggests Ukraine’s success in downing jets stems from their use of American-made Patriot and NASAMS missile systems. They say the risk lies in the lack of US ammunition supply since December.
Feb. 28, 2024
Telegram
ANALYSIS: Russians Prefer Own-Goal Explanation to Giving Ukraine Credit in Latest A-50 Downing
Russian milbloggers say the Beriev A-50 AWE&C aircraft that crashed near the Sea of Azov on Friday was hit by a missile fired by its own forces based near Mariupol.
Feb. 26, 2024
Zaporizhzhia
Another Bad Night for Russia’s Aerospace Forces as Another A-50 Goes Down
Ukraine’s military intelligence and Air Force brought down another high value Beriev A-50 command aircraft over the Azov Sea on Friday in a “combined operation.”
Feb. 24, 2024
War in Ukraine
Sweden to Provide Ukraine With Its Largest Military Aid Package
Sweden's 15th aid package to Ukraine will total SEK 7.1 billion ($683 million) and include amphibious assault boats, anti-aircraft systems, ammunition and more.
Feb. 20, 2024
F-16
ANALYSIS: Dropping Like Flies – Strategic Significance of Russian Aircraft Losses
As Russia’s army tries to force the issue with a new counteroffensive, causing Ukrainian forces to withdraw in eastern Ukraine, its air force is increasingly paying the price.
Feb. 20, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russian Su-34 Fighter Jet Nosedives in Flames
In the span of two days, Ukrainian forces have shot down four Russian fighter jets, a dozen kamikaze drones, and a cruise missile.
Feb. 18, 2024
Zelensky Gives Officials One Week to Finalize Patriot Deal, Or Face Personnel ‘Conclusions’
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian officials have one week to complete preparations for a Patriot air defense contract, warning that delays could lead to serious personnel decisions.
June 3, 2026
