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Russia to Reopen Closed Airport Near Border with Ukraine
Gelendzhik Airport on Russia’s Black Sea coast is just 100km (60 miles) from the border with Ukraine and had been closed in February 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion.
July 9, 2025
Russia
ANALYSIS: How Western Components Keep Russian War Planes Flying
After analyzing the remains of downed Russian aircraft Ukrainian researchers identified the origin of 1,115 electronic components – more than 60% of which came from the US.
July 9, 2025
Drones
Presumed Ukrainian Air Hub Targeted as Russia Fires 322 Drones in Overnight Assault
A large number of the drones seemed to bypass Kyiv, heading toward Ukraine’s western regions, with Khmelnytskyi region – home to the Starokostiantyniv air base – as a primary target.
July 5, 2025
Russia
Russian Su-34 Crashes – 3rd Military Aircraft to Come Down in 2025
A Su-34 fighter-bomber crashed in the Nizhny Novgorod region during a scheduled training flight, according to Russian media and confirmed by the Defense Ministry.
July 1, 2025
Russia
Russia Expands Key Strategic Bomber Plant as Ukraine Targets Air Bases
Satellite images reveal major construction at Russia’s Kazan Aircraft Plant, where strategic bombers and military aircraft are produced.
June 29, 2025
Aviation
Ukrainian Special Forces Destroy 4 Enemy Warplanes Deep in Russia’s Volgograd
Ukraine’s General Staff reports four Su-34 fighter-bombers destroyed. The attack follows Ukraine’s recent success in targeting Russian drones at the frontline and aviation deep inside Russia.
June 27, 2025
Aviation
Russian Maker of Warplane Components Goes Insolvent
The Optron-Savropol microelectronics manufacturer, like many of its peers, claimed that the Ministry of Defense was not paying enough for parts. As a result, it has been inoperative since March.
June 26, 2025
NATO
UK to Reintroduce Nuclear-Weapon-Capable Aircraft
“These F35 dual capable aircraft will herald a new era for our world-leading Royal Air Force and deter hostile threats that threaten the UK and our Allies,” Starmer said of the US-made jets.
June 25, 2025
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
