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Armed Forces of Ukraine
ANALYSIS: Why Training Ukrainian Pilots on Swedish Gripen Fighters is Important
Ukrainian pilots have already started familiarization training on the Swedish JAS 39 Gripen fighters. Could this be the air combat solution the Ukrainian Air Force needs?
Sept. 1, 2023
Russia
Six Ukrainian Officers Die, Two Mi-8s Destroyed Near Bakhmut, Investigation Opened
On August 29, two Ukrainian military transport helicopters crashed under unknown circumstances; all six officers on the two aircraft were killed. An investigation has been opened.
Aug. 31, 2023
War in Ukraine
IN PICTURES: Ukraine Bids Farewell to Hero Fighter Pilot Lost in Tragic Crash
Andriy Pilshchykov, known by his call sign Juice, tragically lost his life last week along with two fellow pilots during a training flight over the northern Zhytomyr region.
Aug. 30, 2023
Ukraine
US to Begin Training Ukraine F-16 Pilots in September: Pentagon
Ukraine has long sought these sophisticated fighter jets so as to better fight the Russian invasion.
Aug. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
Daily Briefing From Ukraine
Your news for the morning of Friday, August 25 – Day 548 of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
Aug. 25, 2023
Russia
Shutting the Stable Door – Russia Moves Strategic Bombers After Drone Strikes
After apparently successful drone strikes on two of its strategic bomber airbases by pro-Ukraine forces, it is reported that Moscow has moved the aircraft to northern Russia.
Aug. 22, 2023
F-16
US Approves F-16 Transfer to Ukraine When Kyiv Pilots Complete Training
Ukraine had hoped the aircraft would be in play by autumn or winter but various delays mean they might not arrive until next year.
Aug. 18, 2023
War in Ukraine
Increased Russian Attacks Lead Ukrainian Pilots to Frequent Air Base Changes - FT
Sources say these airfield attacks are specifically aimed at disrupting the Ukrainian Air Force's ability to employ long-range Storm Shadow/SCALP missiles.
Aug. 17, 2023
Counteroffensive
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Russian ‘Alligator’ Ka-52 Helicopter Downed Near Robotyne
Ukraine’s Armed Forces downed two of Moscow’s much-lauded helicopter gunships on Thursday morning, one in the Zaporizhzhia region and another near Bakhmut.
Aug. 17, 2023
Russia
Russian Factory Rocked by Huge Explosion ‘Involved in Next-Gen Bomber Development’
The Poslannik is a new long-range bomber that incorporates a flying wing design that attempts to use its shape and materials to reduce visibility to radar air defense systems.
Aug. 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Why Russia Keeps Trying to Bomb a Little City in Western Ukraine
The city of Starokostiantyniv has become a crucial target for Russian forces in recent months as it tries to stop the immense damage being inflicted by Ukraine’s 7th Tactical Aviation Brigade.
Aug. 7, 2023