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Engels Bomber Base Targeted in Biggest Drone Attack on Saratov Region Yet

Engels houses Tu-160 and Tu-95MS long-range strategic bombers, which have been involved in strikes on Ukraine. The airfield is situated 614 km from Ukraine’s border.

By Alisa Orlova

Updated: March 20, 2025

Russia

Air Trackers: French Air Force Launches Top-of-the-Line Fighters on Dicey Deep Black Sea Patrol

Air reconnaissance on the NATO southeast frontier is intensifying, with Britain long leading the air ops effort and now France stepping in more. Americans are close to invisible – and not by stealth.

By Stefan Korshak, Christopher Stewart

March 13, 2025

Drones

WATCH: Ukrainian IRIS-T Blows Russian Cruise Missile Out of the Sky

The IRIS-T system has become a key element of Ukraine’s air defense strategy, providing high-precision interception against a wide range of aerial threats.

By Kyiv Post

March 13, 2025

Europe

European Rearmament Should Avoid US Firms: Airbus

Indications that European security is no longer a priority for the US are prompting traditional European allies to distance themselves from the Americans

By AFP

March 7, 2025

France

French Mirage Fighters Join Ukraine’s Defense as Russia Fires 67 Missiles, 194 Drones

Ukrainian air defenses shot down 34 of 67 missiles launched by Russian forces alongside 100 Shahed drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

By Kyiv Post

March 7, 2025

Russia

Energy Terror: Russian Missiles Strike Ukraine, Fighters Scrambled in Poland

Russian missile attack hits a facility in Kharkiv amid massive strikes across Ukraine; at least seven casualties reported.

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Updated: March 7, 2025

War in Ukraine

Did NATO Help? Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Refineries, Air Defenses in Mass Drone Air Raids

Heavy – possibly the most concentrated to date – NATO air surveillance patrols preceded the long-range drone swarms, but there is no confirmation of coordination with the Ukrainian strike.

By Stefan Korshak, Christopher Stewart

Feb. 26, 2025

Ukraine

Nuclear-Capable US Bomber Spotted Near Russia, Riles Russian Media

The video caused a stir on Russian social media, with the “Svarshchiki” Telegram channel reacting writing, “We haven’t unpacked the ‘Oreshnik’ for a long time.”

By Julia Struck-Feshchenko

Feb. 24, 2025

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Kyiv Says No 'Reliable Information' on Downed Plane as Russia Claims 65 Ukrainian POWs on Board Crashed Il-76

Anniversary of Top-Level Tragedy: Helicopter Crash Killed Minister of Internal Affairs, His Team and Five Bystanders

War in Ukraine

Russia to Make Jet-Powered Shahed Drone With New Warhead

Russia is producing a jet-powered Shahed-238 equivalent, upgrading the Shahed-136 with a 90 kg warhead, Chinese components, and new antenna, while using Telegram bots.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 20, 2025

War in Ukraine

ANALYSIS: Confirmed Visual on Ukrainian F-16 Loaded for Strike Mission

Video confirms F-16s are flying not only air defense mission, but the multi-role Vipers are also flying ground attack missions loaded with precision guided bombs plus its standard air-to-air missiles.

By Christopher Stewart, Stefan Korshak

Feb. 12, 2025

Drones

Rosneft Refinery, Engels Airbase Targeted in Ukraine’s Massive Drone Assault

Engels Airbase in the Saratov region houses Russia’s strategic bombers, including Tu-95MS and Tu-160 aircraft, frequently used to launch cruise missile strikes on Ukraine.

By Alisa Orlova

Feb. 11, 2025

Drones

WATCH: Russian Su-25 Destroyed, Mi-8 Damaged by Ukrainian Forces Near Toretsk

The Russian “Frogfoot” attack plane was reportedly destroyed using the Igla man-portable air-defense (MANPAD) system. Pilot extraction was thwarted by Ukrainian drones attacking the rescue helicopter.

By Kyiv Post

Feb. 9, 2025

War in Ukraine

ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s New Mirage 2000 Warplane – The Fighter Pilot Viewpoint

Most pilots would say it’s a moderate upgrade for Ukraine’s air-to-air capability and a serious one for air-to-ground. Even a few Mirages in Ukraine will force Russia to re-evaluate the battlespace.

By Christopher Stewart, Stefan Korshak

Feb. 8, 2025

US Spy Planes Flew Over Black Sea Just Before Ukraine Hit Russian Airbase

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Europe

US Spy Planes Flew Over Black Sea Just Before Ukraine Hit Russian Airbase

Ukrainian and Russian sources confirm a wave of robot planes pounded a Russian military airfield. Flight tracking data points to a US Air Force recon op hours before the drones hit.

By Stefan Korshak, Christopher Stewart

Feb. 6, 2025