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War in Ukraine
Kyiv Says No 'Reliable Information' on Downed Plane as Russia Claims 65 Ukrainian POWs on Board Crashed Il-76
Moscow said 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers were killed when an IL-76 plane was shot down in its western Belgorod region ahead of a planned prisoner exchange between the two sides.
Jan. 24, 2024
Russia
Russian Plane Crashes in Northeast Afghan Mountains
The two-engined French-built business jet, owned by a company called Athletic Group and a private individual, was on a hospital flight from India to Uzbekistan and Russia.
Jan. 21, 2024
Ukraine
Anniversary of Top-Level Tragedy: Helicopter Crash Killed Minister of Internal Affairs, His Team and Five Bystanders
In an avoidable tragedy, the top three leaders of a single government ministry undertook a helicopter flight in marginal weather conditions with aircrew and supervisors violating flight safety rules.
Jan. 18, 2024
Putin
Kremlin’s Plan to Build 1,000 Airliners Might Be Too Late to Save Russia’s Airlines
As Russia’s prime minister echoed Putin’s plans to replace foreign commercial aircraft with domestic models, its airlines staggered from one safety and financial crisis to another.
Jan. 16, 2024
Aviation
ANALYSIS: A Quick Guide to Russia’s Downed A-50 and Ilyushin Il-22M Command Planes
On Sunday evening, Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down a Russian AWACS-like surveillance, and command and control platform, as well as another flying command post already in short supply.
Jan. 15, 2024
Russia
Russian Aviation Industry Woes Continue as Airlines Forced to Extend Use of 50-Year-Old Antonovs
Sanctions have deprived Russia’s airline industry of the parts it needs to keep its Boeing, Airbus and other western planes airworthy and things are getting desperate.
Jan. 12, 2024
Russia
Su-34 Fighter-Bomber Burns on the Tarmac East of Russia’s Ural Mountains
Kyiv Post sources in the special services report that a Su-34 fighter-bomber burned down at the Shagol airfield in Chelyabinsk last night, with hints of HUR involvement.
Jan. 4, 2024
Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Russia Allegedly Interfered With Ukrainian Fighter Purchase From ‘Other Side of the Planet’
Ukrainian defense industry official accuses Moscow of interfering with negotiated sale, threatening to halt joint projects. Informed speculation suggests deal was for Peruvian MiG-29s.
Dec. 28, 2023
Ukraine Knocks Out Tu-95 Bomber Used to Rain Missiles on Ukrainian Cities
The SBU says its drones flew 800 km to destroy a Tu-95 bomber at Russia’s Engels air base, a key launch site for missile attacks on Ukraine.
July 17, 2026
