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War in Ukraine
Ukraine Downs Two More Russian Fighter Jets
It brings the total in recent days to five. Russia also claimed to have downed a number of Ukrainian aircraft over the past 24 hours but have yet to provide further evidence.
Dec. 25, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Hunting for Weapons System that Downed 3 Su-34 Strike Aircraft
After a devastating loss earlier this week, Moscow’s forces have launched an operation to find the weapons responsible for taking out three of its most advanced planes.
Dec. 24, 2023
Zelensky
Netherlands to Deploy 18 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
The Dutch government is preparing the first 18 F-16 fighter jets for delivery to Ukraine. That’s enough aircraft to outfit a fighter squadron.
Dec. 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukrainian Air Force Takes Down Three Russian Su-34s, Patriot Potentially Engaged
Without disclosing details, the Air Force commander claimed kills on three Su-34s in response to Russia’s overnight “Shahed” attack. The downed jets are platforms for Kh-59 missiles and guided bombs.
Dec. 22, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russian Drone Attack Hits Residential Building in Kyiv, Injures Two
In a rare instance of a drone penetrating the capital's air defenses, a Russian-launched Iranian-made Shahed drone hit a residential building, sending two to the hospital.
Dec. 22, 2023
US
MIM-23 Hawk System: An Effective Solution for Ukrainian Air Defense
The American system will add effectiveness to the fight against Russian missiles and drones. And the US can provide these retired weapons to Ukraine from its large warehouse stockpiles.
Dec. 10, 2023
War in Ukraine
Possible Patriot Intercept of Supersonic Russian Su-24 Bomber, Aircrew Did Not Survive
Ukraine doesn’t have that many weapons that can score this kind of kill, and there are signs Kyiv plopped a modern anti-aircraft missile battery somewhere the Russian air force wasn’t expecting.
Dec. 6, 2023
Aviation
A Quick Guide to the Su-24 Fencer Bomber and Its Storm Shadow Missile Integration
Discover how Ukraine uses Sukhoi Su-24 bombers to strike valuable Russian assets, incorporating the British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles to its great advantage.
Nov. 26, 2023
Ukrainian MiG-29 Lost on Combat Mission in Poltava Region, Pilot Survives
A Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet was lost while on a combat mission in the Poltava region early on June 27, though the pilot ejected and survived.
June 27, 2026
