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Cyberattack
Ukraine Hacks Tupolev, Exposes Russia’s Strategic Bomber Secrets
Ukraine’s HUR hacked into Russia’s UAC Tupolev, took 4.4GB of secret data on personnel, procurement and strategic bombers, and left an owl clutching a warplane in its talons on the company’s website.
June 4, 2025
Russia
OPINION: Ukraine’s Operation Spiderweb: a Crippling Blow to Russia’s Aging Air Armada
Kyiv appears to have intentionally avoided nuclear-capable bombers – even when they were out in the open – preferring to target the aircraft responsible for attacking Ukraine’s cities.
June 4, 2025
Drones
‘Spiderweb’ Strikes Cripple 34% of Russian Bomber Fleet in $7 Billion Blow, SBU Confirms
During the special operation, Ukraine’s SBU targeted four major Russian airbases and damaged or destroyed dozens of bombers used in attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Updated: June 1, 2025
Drones
Explosions and Drone Strikes Rock Russian Military Airfield in Tver Overnight
Recent weeks have seen multiple drone strikes across Russia, including attacks on a chemical plant in the Tula region, and strikes on the Energia plant in Lipetsk, a key defence industry site.
May 25, 2025
Sweden
Ukraine’s Soviet-Era Jets to Get Swedish Boost in Modernization Plan
Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said it is in talks with Sweden’s aerospace firm Saab to upgrade Ukraine’s Soviet-era air fleet with modern avionics such as radars and electronic countermeasures.
May 23, 2025
Russia
Russian Military Helicopter Goes Down Near Oryol, Crew Reported Dead
A Russian helicopter reportedly crashed near the village of Naryshkino in Oryol region, with two crew members killed. Eyewitnesses reported explosions at the site.
May 23, 2025
Russia
Aviation Group Rules Russia Responsible for Shooting Down MH17 Flight
The latest ruling by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council was made in response to a 2022 court case by Australia and the Netherlands.
May 12, 2025
Corruption
‘A Gift From Jihadists in Suits’ – US Scrutinizes Qatari Gift of ‘Flying Palace’ to Trump
The US Constitution prohibits elected officials from accepting gifts “from any King, Prince or foreign State” in the emoluments clause, but Trump plans to keep jet after his tenure anyway.
May 12, 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
