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Russia
Ukrainian Navy Downs Russian Anti-Sub Ka-27 Helicopter Over Black Sea
Russia’s Defense Ministry or other officials have not commented on the shoot down.
March 5, 2026
Drones
Russian Helicopter Reportedly Shot Down by ‘Friendly Fire’ During Ukrainian Drone Attack in Rostov
Russia’s Ministry of Defense has not confirmed the loss of a helicopter, saying only that 34 Ukrainian drones were shot down over the Rostov region overnight.
March 4, 2026
Russia
Ka-27 Helicopter Hit in Crimea as Ukraine Intensifies Attacks on Russia’s Military Backbone
Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Ka-27 helicopter and an Iskander missile storage site in occupied Crimea, signaling an intensified campaign against Moscow’s air defenses and logistics.
Feb. 17, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukraine Loses Mi-24 Helicopter Crew During Combat Mission
Ukraine’s 11th Army Aviation Brigade reported the loss of an Mi-24 crew during a combat mission. Details remain limited as military officials mourn another aviation tragedy.
Feb. 10, 2026
France
France Prepares to Transfer Mirage 2000 Jets to Ukraine
Kyiv and Paris agreed to expand joint weapons production and accelerate deliveries of air defense systems and missiles.
Feb. 9, 2026
War in Ukraine
Ukrainians Arm Cargo Plane With Miniguns to Hunt Shahed Drones
A TV crew from French outlet TF1 boarded a Soviet-era cargo plane and witnessed civilian team members visually identifying drones and firing a hundred 7.62mm bullets per second to score Shahed kills.
Feb. 5, 2026
Aviation
Ukraine Said to Have Downed Two Russian Su-34 Warplanes in a Single Day
The Su-34 is a twin-engine, supersonic fighter-bomber designed to deliver guided bombs, cruise missiles, and anti-ship weapons.
Jan. 29, 2026
Russia
Russian Airlines Reactivate Old Jets Amid Deep Funding Cuts and Spare Parts Shortage
Russian airlines will bring older jets, including Tu-204s, Il-96s, and Boeing 747s, back into service in 2026-27 to cope with rising passenger demand.
Jan. 19, 2026
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
