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Explore the crucial role Mykola Oleshchuk, Lieutenant General and Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, has played in the country's defense against aerial threats. Over the recent months, under his command, Ukrainian air defense units have successfully neutralized thousands of enemy air targets including advanced UAVs and guided missiles launched by Russian forces. This has significantly contributed to safeguarding the nation's airspace and maintaining the operational integrity of Ukraine's critical infrastructure. The relentless efforts of the Air Force have fostered a robust defense system, crippling enemy's aerial capabilities and striking pivotal blows to their logistical networks.
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Three Russian Su-34 have been destroyed by air defense force on southern direction today Three Russian Su-34 have been destroyed by air defense force on southern direction today Air defense Force on the Southern direction have eliminated three Russian Su-34 bombers 52 226 223 Previously in trend: War

Three enemy fighters destroyed in East at once - Air Force Three enemy fighters destroyed in East at once - Air Force This morning, Ukrainian defenders shot down three enemy aircraft in the eastern sector. 38 952 190 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian aviation hits Russian command post on tanker ship. VIDEO Ukrainian aviation hits Russian command post on tanker ship. VIDEO Ukrainian Armed Forces pilots destroyed a Russian command post. It is not yet known where the enemy’s point was hit. 37 110 117 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy dismisses Mykola Oleshchuk from post of Commander of Air Force of AFU Zelenskyy dismisses Mykola Oleshchuk from post of Commander of Air Force of AFU On Friday,  August 30, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Mykola Oleshchuk from his post as commander of the Ukrainian Air Force. 31 536 136

Air Force Commander Oleschuk on attack on Sevastopol: Thank you to pilots of Air Force of Armed Forces of Ukraine for their excellent work. To be continued!. PHOTO Air Force Commander Oleschuk on attack on Sevastopol: Thank you to pilots of Air Force of Armed Forces of Ukraine for their excellent work. To be continued!. PHOTO After the nighttime explosions in the temporarily occupied Sevastopol, the Commander of the Air Force of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk thanked the pilots of the Air Force of Ukraine for their excellent combat work. 31 170 163 Previously in trend: War

Second Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber destroyed in Eastern sector in one day - Oleshchuk Second Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber destroyed in Eastern sector in one day - Oleshchuk Today, on 27 February, at around 2:00pm, the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down an enemy Su-34 fighter-bomber in the eastern sector. This is the second one in one day. 30 659 160 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian fighter jet strikes with AASM Hammer at underground command post of ruscists in Kursk direction. VIDEO Ukrainian fighter jet strikes with AASM Hammer at underground command post of ruscists in Kursk direction. VIDEO A Ukrainian fighter jet strikes an AASM Hammer guided missile at a Russian underground command post in the Kursk region. 22 975 40 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Air Force shoot down Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber Ukrainian Air Force shoot down Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the downing of a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber. 22 465 115 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Commander of Air Force, Oleschuk, confirmed destruction of newest ship of Russian Federation in Kerch Commander of Air Force, Oleschuk, confirmed destruction of newest ship of Russian Federation in Kerch Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk confirmed that the Ukrainian military had sunk one of the most modern ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet, a Kalibr cruise missile carrier. 21 937 69 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 36 Russian missiles on July 26 - Oleshchuk. INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 36 Russian missiles on July 26 - Oleshchuk. INFOGRAPHICS The Commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, announced the results of Ukrainian air defence on 26 July - 36 enemy missiles were destroyed. 20 131 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Another Su-34 fighter-bomber was destroyed in Eastern direction - Oleshchuk. INFOGRAPHICS Another Su-34 fighter-bomber was destroyed in Eastern direction - Oleshchuk. INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainian defenders destroyed another enemy Su-34 fighter bomber. 19 115 93

Ukrainian aviation strikes platoon stronghold in Kursk region. Up to 40 Russian servicemen are wounded. VIDEO Ukrainian aviation strikes platoon stronghold in Kursk region. Up to 40 Russian servicemen are wounded. VIDEO On August 22, 2024, at 4 p.m., the Air Force launched an air strike with American GBU-39 bombs on a platoon stronghold in the Kursk region. 18 333 38 Previously in trend: War

Oleshchuk: Enemy Su-34 fighter-bomber was destroyed in Eastern sector Oleshchuk: Enemy Su-34 fighter-bomber was destroyed in Eastern sector Today, on 27 February, an enemy Su-34 fighter-bomber was destroyed in the Eastern sector. 17 864 100 Previously in trend: War

I am grateful to everyone who contributed to clearing Crimea of evil spirits - Oleshchuk commented on explosions at Belbek airfield. VIDEO I am grateful to everyone who contributed to clearing Crimea of evil spirits - Oleshchuk commented on explosions at Belbek airfield. VIDEO On 31 January 2024, the Armed Forces of Ukraine launched a missile attack on the Belbek military airfield near Sevastopol in occupied Crimea. 16 923 49 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

KABs’ strike at concentration of equipment and personnel in Donetsk region. VIDEO KABs’ strike at concentration of equipment and personnel in Donetsk region. VIDEO Ukrainian tactical aviation struck the occupiers' air defence systems in the Donetsk sector. 15 612 20 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Air Force hit two Russian Su-34s and Su-35s in eastern direction with SAMs. We are waiting for confirmation of result, - Oleshchuk Ukrainian Air Force hit two Russian Su-34s and Su-35s in eastern direction with SAMs. We are waiting for confirmation of result, - Oleshchuk Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk said that the Ukrainian defenders’ anti-aircraft guided missiles had fired at Russian Su-34 and Su-35. 15 501 125 Previously in trend: War

First use of MIM-23 "HAWK" SAM against air target. VIDEO First use of MIM-23 "HAWK" SAM against air target. VIDEO The Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk has published a video showing the first use of the American MIM-23 "HAWK" SAM by a Ukrainian crew. 15 452 16

Aviation of Air Force of the AFU destroyed another bridge in Kursk region of Russian Federation. VIDEO Aviation of Air Force of the AFU destroyed another bridge in Kursk region of Russian Federation. VIDEO Ukrainian aircraft destroyed the second bridge in the Kursk sector across the Seim River with precision strikes. 15 343 37

Attack was made on Russian Guard base in occupied Henichesk, - Air Force of Armed Forces of Ukraine. VIDEO Attack was made on Russian Guard base in occupied Henichesk, - Air Force of Armed Forces of Ukraine. VIDEO The Ukrainian Armed Forces strike at a Russian Guard base in occupied Henichesk. 14 994 29 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Air Force Commander confirms defeat of military unit in Crimea. VIDEO Ukrainian Air Force Commander confirms defeat of military unit in Crimea. VIDEO Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Commander of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, confirmed the defeat of a Russian military unit in the temporarily occupied Crimea. 14 904 45

KABs’ strike at Russian bridge crossings in Kursk region. VIDEO KABs’ strike at Russian bridge crossings in Kursk region. VIDEO The Ukrainian Armed Forces aviation struck the bridge crossings of Russian troops in the Kursk region with KABs. 14 360 25 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles, 1 missile was destroyed, type is being determined, - commander of Air Force Oleshchuk Occupiers hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles, 1 missile was destroyed, type is being determined, - commander of Air Force Oleshchuk In the morning of 11 November, the occupiers insidiously attacked the capital of Ukraine with ballistic missiles, one missile was destroyed by air defense forces. 14 198 26

For first time, anti-aircraft missile units of Air Force in cooperation with DIU destroyed Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber - Oleschuk For first time, anti-aircraft missile units of Air Force in cooperation with DIU destroyed Tu-22M3 long-range strategic bomber - Oleschuk On the night of April 19, 2024, the Russian invaders launched a combined strike with missiles of various types and attack UAVs. In total, the enemy used 36 means of air attack - 22 missiles of various types and 14 attack drones. 12 619 37

"Best gift is dead Russian!": Air Force prepared aerial bomb on occasion of Zaluzhny’s anniversary. PHOTO "Best gift is dead Russian!": Air Force prepared aerial bomb on occasion of Zaluzhny’s anniversary. PHOTO The pilots of the Air Force of Ukraine decided to congratulate the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhny on his 50th birthday in an original way. 11 686 31 Previously in trend: War

It was a difficult day, but we repelled this attack, - Air Defense Commander Oleshchuk on Russian missile attack on July 26 It was a difficult day, but we repelled this attack, - Air Defense Commander Oleshchuk on Russian missile attack on July 26 The commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, General Mykola Oleshchuk, said that "thanks to coordinated actions" they managed to repel the Russian missile attack. 11 303 52 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Commander of Air Force Oleschuk hinted at destruction of control post at Saky airfield: Thanks to our pilots for their excellent work. VIDEO Commander of Air Force Oleschuk hinted at destruction of control post at Saky airfield: Thanks to our pilots for their excellent work. VIDEO Commander of the Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Mykola Oleshchuk hinted at the destruction of the control centre at the Saki airfield in occupied Crimea. 11 124 51

Air defense forces destroyed all 28 cruise missiles and 15 out of 16 attack UAVs launched by occupiers Air defense forces destroyed all 28 cruise missiles and 15 out of 16 attack UAVs launched by occupiers Last night, Ukrainian air defence forces destroyed all 28 occupants’ cruise missiles and 15 of 16 attack UAVs. 10 719 42 Previously in trend: War

AFU shot down another Ka-52 enemy "Alligator" in Donetsk region AFU shot down another Ka-52 enemy "Alligator" in Donetsk region On the morning of 23 June, Ukrainian troops shot down another enemy Ka-52 helicopter in the Donetsk region. 9 419 27 Previously in trend: War

Yesterday, air defense forces worked on Russian aircraft at distance of more than 150 km, results are being checked - Oleschuk Yesterday, air defense forces worked on Russian aircraft at distance of more than 150 km, results are being checked - Oleschuk Yesterday there was a combat use against the planes of the occupiers, currently the results of the combat work are being checked. 9 293 10 Previously in trend: War

All 89 "Shaheds" launched by occupiers at night were shot down - Air Force All 89 "Shaheds" launched by occupiers at night were shot down - Air Force Air defense forces destroyed 89 UAVs and one missile that the Russian Federation used to attack Ukraine. 8 676 58 Previously in trend: War

"Ghosts of Kyiv" are working: Oleshchuk shows combat work of Ukrainian pilots. VIDEO "Ghosts of Kyiv" are working: Oleshchuk shows combat work of Ukrainian pilots. VIDEO Air Force pilots perform dangerous missions, including destroying enemy targets in the sky. 8 418 17 Previously in trend: War

Czech Republic handed over first F-16 fighter simulator to Ukraine. VIDEO Czech Republic handed over first F-16 fighter simulator to Ukraine. VIDEO The Czech Republic handed over the first F-16 fighter jet simulator to one of its tactical aviation brigades. 8 383 24 Previously in trend: War

18 out of 42 missiles and 39 out of 40 UAVs destroyed air defense forces at night over Ukraine. INFOGRAPHICS 18 out of 42 missiles and 39 out of 40 UAVs destroyed air defense forces at night over Ukraine. INFOGRAPHICS Air defense forces of Ukraine destroyed 18 Russian missiles and 39 enemy UAVs during a massive attack by the Russian Federation. 8 358 35 Previously in trend: War

Russian ammunition depot destroyed in occupied Crimea - Oleshchuk. VIDEO Russian ammunition depot destroyed in occupied Crimea - Oleshchuk. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces strike at an ammunition depot of Russian troops in occupied Crimea. 8 004 16 Previously in trend: War

Number of mobile groups to fight drones will be increased to maximum, - Umierov. PHOTO Number of mobile groups to fight drones will be increased to maximum, - Umierov. PHOTO During a meeting with Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umierov discussed the state of Ukraine’s air defense and the protection of critical infrastructure. 6 787 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Air defence forces shot down 5 missiles and all attack UAVs at night. INFOGRAPHICS Air defence forces shot down 5 missiles and all attack UAVs at night. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 20 June, Russian invaders attacked Ukraine with air- and ground-launched missiles and Shahed-type attack UAVs. 6 579 15

Air defense shot down 5 cruise missiles and 48 attack UAVs out of 53 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS Air defense shot down 5 cruise missiles and 48 attack UAVs out of 53 - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 7 June, the enemy attacked Ukraine's critical infrastructure with strategic aviation - Tu-95MS bombers and Shahed-131/136 strike UAVs. 6 520 8

Air defence forces shoot down three cruise missiles - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS Air defence forces shoot down three cruise missiles - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 8 July, Ukrainian air defence shot down three cruise missiles. 6 327 5

Air defense forces destroyed the "Iskander-K" missile and all "Shaheds". INFOGRAPHICS Air defense forces destroyed the "Iskander-K" missile and all "Shaheds". INFOGRAPHICS On the night of 31 May, Russian invaders attacked Kharkiv and Kyiv with missiles and launched 4 "Shahed" missiles from the area of Yeysk (Russia). 6 281 13

Air defense forces shot down 7 Kh-101/Kh-555 missiles out of 11 and all "Shahed" UAVs, - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS Air defense forces shot down 7 Kh-101/Kh-555 missiles out of 11 and all "Shahed" UAVs, - Air Force. INFOGRAPHICS On the night of May 30, the Russians launched a combined attack on the territory of Ukraine. 6 125 10

Ukrainian air defence destroyed 12 Shaheds and X-59 missile overnight (update). INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainian air defence destroyed 12 Shaheds and X-59 missile overnight (update). INFOGRAPHICS Ukrainian defenders of the sky shot down 12 Shaheds and an X-59 missile. On the morning of 18 February, a Su-34 was downed. 6 084 13

Combat work of the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces in Southern direction on the night of March 17. VIDEO Combat work of the Ukrainian Air Defense Forces in Southern direction on the night of March 17. VIDEO On the night of 17 March, Ukrainian air defence forces in the southern sector were targeting enemy air targets. 6 048 10

Air defense forces in Donetsk direction destroyed enemy Ka-52, - Oleschuk Air defense forces in Donetsk direction destroyed enemy Ka-52, - Oleschuk Ukrainian defenders in Donetsk region destroyed the Ka-52 attack helicopter of the Russian occupiers. 5 852 21 Previously in trend: War

We will reach enemy where he does not expect – Air Force Commander Oleshchuk We will reach enemy where he does not expect – Air Force Commander Oleshchuk The Air Force is doing everything it can to reach the enemy and protect people. 5 800 8

Enemy attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 38 Shaheds. Air defence systems shot down 30 UAVs - Air Force Enemy attacked Ukraine with 2 ballistic missiles and 38 Shaheds. Air defence systems shot down 30 UAVs - Air Force On the night of 13 August 2024, the Russians attacked with 2 "Iskander-M"/KN-23 ballistic missiles from Voronezh region and 38 Shahed strike UAVs from the Primorsko-Akhtarsk and Kursk regions of the Russian Federation. 5 629 7

Air defence system shoots down 5 Russian missiles and all Shaheds at night - Air Force Air defence system shoots down 5 Russian missiles and all Shaheds at night - Air Force On the night of 27 June, the Russian invaders launched another missile and air strike against Ukraine, using air- and sea-launched missiles and attack UAVs of the Shahed type. 5 152 4

Air defence units’ combat operations over Odesa region on night of 25 September. VIDEO Air defence units’ combat operations over Odesa region on night of 25 September. VIDEO The commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, published a video with fragments of air defence units’ combat operations over Odesa region on the night of 25 September. 4 904 4 Previously in trend: War

Umierov on dismissal of Air Force Commander Oleshchuk: I would probably say that this is rotation Umierov on dismissal of Air Force Commander Oleshchuk: I would probably say that this is rotation Ukraine's Defence Minister Rustem Umierov has denied that the dismissal of the commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Mykola Oleshchuk, is linked to the crash of the US F-16 fighter jet and the death of one of Ukraine's best pilots, Oleksii Mes. 4 729 40

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