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Stay informed with the latest Air Force updates as Illia Yevlash, the spokesman for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, provides crucial insights into the ongoing defense strategies against Russian aggression. Discover how Ukraine is bolstering its aerial defenses with advanced F-16 jets, strategic reinforcements from allies, and enhanced UAV surveillance tactics. Amidst intensifying confrontations, Yevlash reports on the adaptation of Russian aerial assault methods, including the increased use of reconnaissance drones and the strategic deployment of Kh-59 and Kh-69 missiles. Learn about the critical role of air defense systems like the Patriot and the Swedish ASC 890 in safeguarding the nation, as Ukrainian forces continuously hone their capabilities to repel attacks and secure the skies.
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Russian Federation began to use many reconnaissance UAVs - Air Force The Russian occupiers began to use a large number of reconnaissance UAVs. 2 446 9 Previously in trend: War
This night, Russians once again targeted energy and military facilities - Air Force On the night of June 14, the Russian army attacked objects located in the western regions of Ukraine: many rockets and drones were aimed at Starokostiantyn in the Khmelnytskyi region. 3 263 5
Air Force on France’s Mirage 2000: Very modern, but F-16s are priority French Mirage 2000-5 fighters are "very modern", but the priority for Ukraine is the F-16. This was announced on the air of the national telethon by the spokesman of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Illia Yevlash, Censor.NET reports with reference to LigaBusinessInform. 5 269 78
Swedish ASC 890 radar reconnaissance aircraft will serve as reinforcement of "eyes" of F-16 - Air Force The radar reconnaissance and control aircraft (ASC 890), which Sweden is transferring to Ukraine, will serve, in particular, as reinforcements for Western F-16 fighters. It is an analogue of the Russian A-50 long-range radar detection aircraft. 4 682 35
Air Force records tactics of "carousels" of Russian aircraft that drop KABs on Kharkiv, - Yevlash Recently, Ukrainian troops have been recording the tactics of Russian planes flying in a "carousel" and dropping bombs in the direction of Kharkiv and Kharkiv region. 6 146 21 Previously in trend: War
First group of Ukrainian pilots who completed F-16 training in USA will continue training in Europe - Air Force After completing their training in the United States on F-16 fighter jets, Ukrainian pilots return to Europe for training. 2 832 36
First specialists who will service F-16s start arriving in Ukraine - Air Force The first specialists in the maintenance of F-16 fighter aircraft began to arrive in Ukraine. 11 253 30
Air Force about modified version of Kh-101: anti-aircraft warfare can shoot down equally with other cruise missiles Air defense forces are capable of shooting down modified Kh-101 cruise missiles, which Russia recently adopted. 1 248 1 Previously in trend: War
Air Force: Occupiers used almost all types of weapons available to them during night attack on Ukraine Today, on May 8, at night, the Russians launched a combined attack on Ukraine using almost every type of weapon they have, including drones, cruise missiles, and air defense missiles. 1 861 4
To fight Russian reconnaissance drones, Ukrainian Armed Forces need more MANPADS and missiles for them - Air Force In order to more actively repel Russian reconnaissance drone attacks, Ukrainian soldiers need various MANPADS (Man-portable air-defense systems) and missiles for them. 1 626 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Russians have intensified use of reconnaissance drones - Yevlash Russian troops have changed their drone tactics to some extent: they have reduced the number of Shaheds, but have intensified the use of reconnaissance drones. 1 522 9 Previously in trend: War
Russians attack with ballistics and missiles of Kh-59 type instead of "Shahed" UAVs - Air Force Now Russia has excluded "Shaheds" from its means of attack. Instead, it attacks with ballistic missiles and guided air missiles of the Kh-59 type. 1 964 6 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine will also need faulty F-16s as "donors" to repair fighters - Air Force Even defective F-16s will be needed by Ukraine to repair other fighters of this type. 2 605 25 Previously in trend: War
Russians began to use Kh-59 and Kh-69 missiles more actively, - Air Force Russian troops began to use Kh-59/Kh-69 missiles more often during attacks on Ukraine. 2 815 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Absence of night attacks by "Shahed" UAVs: enemy can prepare for massive attack and monitor steps of Ukraine - Air Force The Russian occupiers have not attacked Ukraine with "Shahed" UAVs for several days in a row. This may be related to the monitoring of Ukraine’s steps and the expectation of actions from the Ukrainian side, as well as to the preparation of a massive strike. 1 541 9
Russia may massively attack Ukraine before Western aid arrives - Air Force Russian troops may conduct massive shelling before Western aid arrives in Ukraine. 5 011 25 Previously in trend: War
Occupiers used new tactics during night drone attack - Air Force On the night of 23 April, Russian troops used a somewhat new tactic during the drone attack - they tried to send one or two "Shaheds" in different directions at different intervals. 4 834 5 Previously in trend: War
Russian troops will increase shelling of Ukraine - Yevlash The enemy will increase shelling of the territory of Ukraine. The occupiers have a sufficient number of certain types of missiles, and the rest are used for attacks immediately from the conveyor. 4 142 27 Previously in trend: War
Front-line regions, as well as areas near border with Russia, can be protected from enemy attacks if there is more air defense - Yevlash Kharkiv, Odesa, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, and Dnipropetrovsk regions are the most vulnerable to enemy attacks. 1 158 10
Air Force on destruction of Russian Tu-22M3: "It was vendetta for attacking peaceful cities". VIDEO The Air Force said it had shot down two X-22 missiles fired by a Tu-22m3 bomber for the first time. The aircraft itself was also destroyed. 18 321 74 Previously in trend: War
We have shortage of air defence - Air Force Air defence needs missiles for man-portable air defence systems, additional equipment for mobile teams 1 871 13
Air Force is doing best it can with means it has - Yevlash The air defense forces fulfill their tasks to the fullest extent possible, using only the means and forces currently available to them, including electronic warfare and small arms. 892 8 Previously in trend: War
Strike on Russian command post in Luhansk: enemy loses equipment and manpower - Air Force Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Ilia Yevlash called the destruction of the Russian occupiers’ control centre in Luhansk a brilliantly subtle operation. 5 846 9
New Patriot from Germany to be delivered as soon as possible - Air Force The delivery of the additional Patriot system from Germany to Ukraine will take some time, but this process will take place as soon as possible. 3 702 25
Yevlash about Russian Kh-69 missile: Patriot also fought with more complex types of missiles, such as "Zirkon" and "Kindzal" The Kh-69 cruise missile is a new missile, and experts are currently studying how to counter it. 5 530 41 Previously in trend: War
Ukraine needs 25 Patriot systems to protect cities from Russian shelling - Air Force Ukraine needs 25 Patriot air defense systems to protect its airspace from Russian attacks. 2 627 26 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian pilots are at final stage of training on F-16 fighters in Denmark and USA - Air Force The training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots in the USA and Denmark is at the final stage: they are directly honing their skills on the tasks that will be set before them in Ukraine. 5 374 73
Russians still have many high-explosive bombs converted to GABs - Air Force The Russian occupying forces have many high-explosive bombs from the USSR, which are converted into GABs. 2 406 15 Previously in trend: War
Russia has about seven A-50 aircraft left - Air Force The Russians may eventually resume reconnaissance from A-50 aircraft. According to intelligence, they have seven such aircraft. 3 098 13 Previously in trend: War
Enemy "Kaliber" missile was shot down by mobile fire group - Air Force Mobile air defense groups continue to demonstrate their effectiveness. At night, the enemy "Kaliber" was shot down by a mobile fire group. 4 904 4
"We do not have time to intercept drones": Air Force explains why it is difficult to repel Russian attacks on Kharkiv Due to Kharkiv’s close proximity to the Russian border, Ukrainian mobile firing teams do not always have time to intercept enemy drones. 5 142 56 Previously in trend: War
It is not worth disclosing when F-16 will appear in Ukraine. Let it be surprise for enemy - Air Force Currently, one of the final stages of training Ukrainian pilots for the F-16 is underway. However, the date of appearance of fighters in Ukraine should not be announced. 3 779 31 Previously in trend: War
Two advanced groups of Ukrainian pilots are already honing their skills on F-16 aircraft - Air Force Ukrainian pilots are currently continuing their training to fly modern F-16 fighters. Two groups of our pilots are already honing their skills on these aircraft. 7 369 64
Russians do not have strength to constantly carry out massive attacks - Air Force Currently, the Russian occupiers are stockpiling shock weapons, as they do not have the ability to regularly carry out massive shelling. 1 104 6 Previously in trend: War
Yevlash on shooting down Forpost UAV: Analog of Ukrainian Bayraktar, costs about $7 million Ukrainian Air Force spokesman Illia Yevlash commented on the destruction of a Russian Forpost drone in the Black Sea. 14 261 15
That night, Russians attacked Ukraine with missiles from three areas - Air Force The Russians launched rockets that night from the Kursk, Belgorod, and Ryazan regions, aiming mainly at critical infrastructure facilities. 2 732 8
Russian army probably uses Zircon missiles due to lack of other missile types - Air Force Currently, the research and expert centre is establishing whether the Russian army actually used Zircon during recent attacks on Ukraine 4 122 22
Enemy has reduced intervals between attacks on Ukraine as it tries to find weaknesses in our air defence - Air Force The Russian occupiers have reduced the intervals between shelling Ukraine as they try to find weaknesses in the Ukrainian air defence system. 1 879 17 Previously in trend: War
Ilia Yevlash is appointed as new spokesperson of Air Force of Ukraine. PHOTO Major Ilia Yevlash became the new spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 35 385 148
Enemy is trying to advance from different flanks in Chasiv Yar area, Ukrainian Armed Forces are preparing to hold these lines - Yevlash Fierce fighting is taking place in the Bakhmut direction within Ivanivka, and the enemy is deploying significant reserves there. 2 855 5
Attack on Chasiv Yar does not stop, enemy is constantly sending reserves - Yevlash In the Bakhmut direction, the enemy carried out 563 attacks on the positions of the Armed Forces, 15 combat clashes were recorded per day. 3 586 14
Near Synkivka in Kupiansk direction, occupiers reduced intensity of assaults - OSGT "Khortytsia" In the Kupiansk direction, the enemy has reduced the number of assaults, in the Lyman area - it is regrouping and training assault groups. 1 187 10
Ruscists make "powerful breakthrough" at Chasiv Yar, which is key to offensive on Kostiantynivka - Yevlash The Russian army is amassing reserves and making a "powerful push" towards Chasiv Yar in Donetsk region. The occupiers see this settlement as a key one for continuing their offensive on Kostiantynivka and the Kramatorsk-Sloviansk agglomeration. 16 185 50 Previously in trend: War
Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminate enemy group of "Akhmat" unit in Bakhmut sector, ruscists were defeated by our artillery and killed by drones - Yevlash In the Bakhmut sector, Ukrainian defenders continue to inflict losses on the Russian occupiers. One of the Ukrainian Armed Forces brigades holding the defence in this area destroyed one of the assault groups of the enemy’s "Akhmat" unit. After that, the occupiers refused to go on the offensive. 6 658 10 Previously in trend: War
Ruscists are trying to capture settlements of Ivanivske and Bohdanivka in Bakhmut direction - Defense Forces The Russian army is trying to capture Ivanivske and Bohdanivka near Bakhmut in the Donetsk region, for this it continues to raise large reserves. 2 000 3 Previously in trend: War
Many fortifications and mine barriers are installed around Chasiv Yar, - Yevlash Up to two dozen platoon strongholds are equipped, as well as concrete fire structures for long-term defense, from which fire can be fired. 7 679 42 Previously in trend: War
Occupants are amassing reserves in Kupyansk sector to break through our defense. Kupyansk is enemy’s target - Ukrainian Armed Forces On 24 February, the occupants did not advance in the Kupyansk sector, and there is a relative "lull" in the fighting there. 12 111 61
Russians are pressing in area of Synkivka in Kharkiv region, they are trying to occupy it - Defense Forces Russian occupation troops continue their offensive in the Lyman-Kupiansk direction and are trying to capture Synkivka. 3 046 5 Previously in trend: War
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