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War in Ukraine
US Shifts Focus to Training Ukrainian Cadets on F-16s, Delaying Squadron Stand-Up
The WSJ reports that the shift is expected to push back Ukraine's timeline for fielding a whole F-16 squadron by several months.
Oct. 17, 2024
Kazakhstan
Russia Turns to Kazakhstan for Domestic Flights as Sanctions Threaten to Halve Fleet
Russia is negotiating with Kazakhstan to involve its airlines in domestic flights due to a shortage of aircraft, but sanctions could halve Russia’s fleet by 2026.
Oct. 17, 2024
Russia
Russian An-3 Aircraft Crashes in Siberia's Yakutia
Initial reports said one out of five onboard died from the crash amidst speculations that Western sanctions have led to difficulties sourcing aircraft components needed for maintenance.
Oct. 13, 2024
Drones
HUR and SBU Drone Strike Targets Airfield in Southern Russia, Reportedly Destroys Multiple Aircraft
Khanskaya airfield in the southern Russian region of Adygea is home to the 272nd training aviation base of the Krasnodar Higher Military Aviation School.
Oct. 10, 2024
Russia
Russian Teens Set Fire to Helicopter in Omsk With Molotov Cocktail
After a similar incident ten days earlier, two 16-year-old Russians threw a Molotov cocktail at an Mi-8 helicopter and fled the scene but were soon detained. They claim they were promised $20,000.
Sept. 24, 2024
Drones
Ambitious Ukrainian Kamikaze Drone Attack Hits Heavy Bomber Base Deep Inside Russia
Recent satellite imagery shows there were bombers on the tarmac recently, but actual damage to one of the Kremlin’s biggest military airfields isn’t clear. The base is well outside of US ATACMS range.
Sept. 17, 2024
Kazakhstan
Kazakh Company Servicing French Avionics Keeps Russian Su-30 Fighters Flying
InformNapalm’s latest report shows how Russia is keeping some of its premier military aircraft in the air, despite Western sanctions.
Sept. 14, 2024
Drones
Arctic Circle Airports Closed After Suspected Ukrainian Drone Attacks
Russian social media says Murmansk and Apatity airports were temporarily closed on Thursday after suspected Ukrainian drones were shot down on successive days.
Sept. 12, 2024
Sweden Hands Ukraine 16 Gripen Jets Armed With 200-km Missiles, Opens Deal for 22 More
Sweden will transfer 16 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine and sell 22 more, with deliveries expected starting in 2027 as Kyiv seeks to strengthen its air defenses.
May 28, 2026
