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The Ukrainian Air Force continues to make significant advancements amid ongoing challenges. Recent missions have seen successful strikes on enemy positions, including the destruction of several command posts and UAV control points. Notably, the acquisition of French Rafale fighters and SAMP-T air-defense systems marks a major reinforcement of Ukraine's combat aviation capabilities, as confirmed by President Zelenskyy. Meanwhile, Ukrainian pilots remain actively engaged in aerial bombardment missions, targeting Russian occupation units and infrastructure with precision munitions like the GBU-62 aerial bombs. The brave efforts of the Mi-24 helicopter crew and the broad collaboration between intelligence and aviation units underscore the Air Force's vital role in Ukraine's defense strategy. As the conflict evolves, the Ukrainian Air Force's operations remain crucial in counteracting adversarial threats.

What recent advancements has the Ukrainian Air Force accomplished?

The Ukrainian Air Force has achieved significant progress by executing successful airstrikes on multiple enemy targets, including UAV control points and command posts. Additionally, their capabilities have been strengthened with the procurement of Rafale fighter jets and SAMP-T air-defense systems from France, further enhancing their combat readiness and strategic deterrence against adversarial forces.

How has the Ukrainian Air Force's capability been enhanced recently?

The Ukrainian Air Force has bolstered its capabilities through the acquisition of 100 French Rafale fighter jets and SAMP-T air-defense systems as part of a strategic agreement with France. This enhancement in combat aviation strength plays a pivotal role in ensuring Ukraine is better equipped to counter air threats and maintain territorial integrity in the face of ongoing conflicts.

What has the impact of Ukrainian airstrikes been on enemy positions?

Recent Ukrainian airstrikes have resulted in the successful destruction of several enemy installations, including command posts, UAV control centers, and battalion headquarters. These operations, often carried out using precise munitions like GBU-62 aerial bombs, significantly disrupt enemy logistics and command capabilities, undermining their ability to coordinate attacks and maintain positions.

What are the details of the new military agreement between Ukraine and France?

The military agreement between Ukraine and France includes the procurement of 100 Rafale F4 fighter jets and SAMP-T air-defense systems. This historic accord aims to significantly strengthen Ukraine's aerial warfare capabilities, ensuring a robust defense mechanism against airborne threats and enhancing the overall operational readiness of the Ukrainian Air Force.

How have Ukrainian pilots contributed to recent military operations?

Ukrainian pilots have been instrumental in recent military operations, conducting high-impact airstrikes and aerial missions that target enemy facilities, such as command posts and troop concentrations. Pilots have shown exceptional skill and bravery, using advanced aircraft and precision-guided munitions to effectively neutralize key adversarial threats and bolster Ukraine's defensive efforts in various contested regions.

What challenges does the Ukrainian Air Force face currently?

The Ukrainian Air Force faces several challenges, including continuous threats from adversarial air and missile strikes, navigating complex aerial engagements, and sustaining combat readiness amid ongoing confrontations. Despite these difficulties, strategic partnerships and reinforcement efforts, such as acquiring advanced fighter jets and defense systems, aim to mitigate these challenges and enhance the Air Force's operational effectiveness.

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Russia still unable to restore military potential after SBU Spiderweb operation Russia still unable to restore strategic aviation potential after Security Service of Ukraine operation Spiderweb, source says Russia still cannot restore its military potential after the successful  Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) operation "Spiderweb". 2 736 12 Previously in trend: SSU Operation Pavutyna

Destruction of occupiers with an aerial bomb Ukrainian aviation strikes surrounded occupiers in central hospital of Kupiansk. VIDEO Ukrainian aviation delivered a precision strike against Russian occupation forces stationed in the central hospital building in Kupiansk, Kharkiv region. 17 371 34 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

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destruction of Russian aircraft in Crimea DIU prymary An-26 transport aircraft and two radar stations: DIU "Prymary" in Crimea burned down another set of expensive targets belonging to occupiers. VIDEO On 10-11 December 2025, there was another commotion in the temporarily occupied Crimea: the invaders were preparing to take off in a multi-purpose military transport aircraft An-26 and had even started the engines, but the crew of the Russian occupiers were strictly prohibited from carrying out the illegal flight by the masters of the special unit of the DIU of the Ministry of Defence, "Prymary" — they struck a filigree blow to the left turboprop. 6 970 21 Previously in trend: Attacks on Crimea

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy: Our combat aviation has been reinforced today, details are not public yet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Ukraine’s combat aviation has been strengthened. 2 724 24 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

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Russian aviation "Eight bombs in 11 days": Russian aviation keep chaotically dropping munitions on Belgorod region. VIDEO In an intercepted conversation by Ukrainian intelligence, a resident of Russia’s border Belgorod region talks about new explosions and fires at various sites across the region. 5 085 13 Previously in trend: Striking Russia

Zelenskyy, Macron Zelenskyy on "historic" declaration with France: Ukraine to acquire 100 Rafale F4 jets by 2035 and SAMP-T air-defence systems Ukraine will purchase Rafale F4 aircraft, SAMP-T air-defence systems, air-defence radars, air-to-air missiles and air-dropped bombs from France. 4 233 53 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine Joint weapons production with France

rafale for Ukraine Ukraine orders 100 French Rafale fighter jets – Zelenskyy (updated) Ukraine will order 100 French Rafale fighter jets from France. 4 538 64 Previously in trend: French assistance to Ukraine

Macron and Zelenskyy Historic agreement with France has been prepared. There will be significant strengthening of our combat aviation - Zelenskyy France and Spain are preparing aid packages for Ukraine. 4 802 54 Previously in trend: France’s aid to Ukraine Spainish aid to Ukraine

strike drone in the air Ukrainian Armed Forces pilots destroy Russian missiles and strike drones during night attack on Ukraine. VIDEO At night, Russian troops carried out another combined attack on Ukrainian territory, using a significant number of ballistic missiles, including "Kinzhal" missiles. 7 783 11 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Russians dropped FAB3000 on Myrnohrad Russia dropped FAB-3000 bombs on residential areas of Myrnohrad. There are 1,500 civilians in city. VIDEO In Myrnohrad, Donetsk region, the Russian army carried out an air strike with a FAB-3000 heavy bomb. The shell fell right in residential areas where civilians still remain. 6 340 21 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction

explosion attack on drone control point Ukrainian pilot hits enemy UAV control point with GBU62 aerial bomb. VIDEO A Ukrainian pilot successfully attacked an enemy UAV control point and destroyed it with a GBU62 aerial bomb. 6 487 8 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Air bomb hits the occupiers’ headquarters Ukrainian aviation destroyed enemy’s command post along with officers. VIDEO The Ukrainian Defence Forces worked together to locate the command post of the Russian occupiers. Thanks to the rapid coordination between intelligence and aviation units, the enemy shelter was destroyed on the same day. 7 683 5 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Russia has shot down 17 of its own airplanes and helicopters since the beginning of the war Russia has shot down 17 of its own airplanes and helicopters with "friendly fire" since beginning of war, - Russian media. INFOGRAPHICS The day before, Russian propaganda channels reported the loss of a Ka-52 attack helicopter along with its crew. The "friendly fire" incident occurred during the repulsion of an attack by Ukrainian drones on Russian territory. 1 982 7 Previously in trend: The Russians shot down their plane

MiG-29 launches anti-radar missile Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft fires two AGM-88 "HARM" anti-radar missiles at enemy target. VIDEO The crew of a MiG-29 of the Ukrainian Air Force struck an enemy target by firing two AGM-88 "HARM" anti-radar missiles. 6 807 5 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Spokesperson for the Ukrainian Navy Dmytro Pletenchuk Ships of Russian Black Sea Fleet have not been going out to sea for long time, - Navy Russian ships have been staying at the base for a long time, while Russian aircraft continue to conduct reconnaissance and strikes around the clock. 1 073 6 Previously in trend: Situation in the Black Sea

Ukrainian air force attack in the Kupiansk direction Ukrainian pilots destroyed unit of occupiers, command post, and position of enemy drone operators in Kupiansk direction with aerial bombs. VIDEO In the Kupyansk sector, Ukrainian pilots conducted a brilliant and well-planned air mission that resulted in the complete destruction of a Russian occupation unit. 3 576 1 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Russia expands Engels-2 airbase Russia expanding Engels-2 air base used for massive strikes on Ukraine. SATELLITE IMAGE The occupiers are expanding the Engels-2 air base, the main hub of Russia’s strategic aviation from which missile-carrying aircraft are launched to strike Ukraine. 2 417 9 Previously in trend: Russia strengthens airbases

Destruction of Russian command observation post in Oleshky Ukrainian Air Force destroys occupiers’ command post in Oleshky. VIDEO The Ukrainian military conducted an air strike on a former police building in the temporarily occupied Oleshky, Kherson region. 6 024 2 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

"Aeroflot receives Volga-Dnepr aircraft for spare parts Russia begins dismantling cargo Boeing aircraft to repair civilian planes, - Foreign Intelligence Service Eight Boeing aircraft will be used for spare parts for subsidiaries due to a shortage of spare parts and sanctions. 3 403 14 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

destruction of an air target Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot destroys two air targets. VIDEO A pilot of a MiG-29 "Masked" fighter jet of the Tactical Aviation Brigade of the "West" Air Command destroyed two air targets in the south of the country while repelling an enemy air missile attack. 7 313 17 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

air force of afu air strike High-precision GBU-62 aerial bomb hits concentration of Russian infantry. VIDEO The pilot of a Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft hit a cluster of enemy infantry with a GBU-62 precision-guided munition. 19 806 25 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Von der Leyen said whether Russian planes would be shot down Von der Leyen does not rule out the possibility of shooting down Russian aircraft that violate NATO airspace European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen believes that after a clear warning, the option of shooting down Russian fighter jets that violate NATO airspace is possible. 838 16 Previously in trend: Russian aircraft airspace violations Airspace violation

Destruction of the occupiers’ deployment site Air strike with high-precision long-range bombs on location of occupiers. VIDEO A Ukrainian Su-27 pilot destroyed the occupiers' location with long-range GBU-62 precision-guided bombs. 7 646 5 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Russian fighter jets enter Estonian airspace on September 19 Three Russian MiG-31s breach Estonian airspace: NATO deploys F-35s On September 19, three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland without authorization and remained there for 12 minutes. 9 614 68 Previously in trend: Russian aircraft violates Estonian airspace Airspace violation

Elimination of the occupiers’ deployment site MiG-29 pilot destroys house where occupiers were staying with aerial bomb. VIDEO A MiG-29 pilot destroyed a group of Russian occupiers hiding in a private house in an occupied village with an aerial bomb. 14 384 9 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Shahed burns and falls Six "Shahed-136" kamikaze drones and four "Gerbera" UAVs destroyed: Mi-8 helicopter crew destroys enemy drones. VIDEO A video has been published online showing fragments of the combat work of the crew of a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter. 5 523 16 Previously in trend: Attack of drones AFU aviation

Poland has raised its aviation Poland scrambles jets due to Russian drones over Ukraine: Lublin airport also closed On Saturday, September 13, Poland scrambled its jets into the sky because of Russian drones in the skies over Ukraine. 4 007 29 Previously in trend: Shaheds flew into Poland

Strike on the occupiers’ headquarters in Zaporizhzhia Occupiers’ battalion headquarters goes up in smoke after Ukrainian MiG-29 strike in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO A Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot destroyed a Russian battalion headquarters in Zaporizhzhia region with aerial bombs. 6 460 6 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

On September 11, Major Oleksandr Borovyk, a pilot of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade, was killed. Su-27 pilot Major Oleksandr Borovyk killed during combat mission in Zaporizhzhia sector On 11 September, during a combat mission in the Zaporizhzhia sector, Major Oleksandr Borovyk, a pilot of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade, was killed while flying a Su-27 fighter jet. 14 201 52 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz Sweden urgently sending additional aircraft and air-defense systems to Poland – Polish Defense Ministry Sweden is immediately sending additional aircraft and air-defense systems to Poland following the overnight Russian drone attack. 3 236 21 Previously in trend: Shaheds flew into Poland

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Ukrainian aviation Shooter of Yak-52 "anti-drone" aircraft shoots down enemy "Orlan" reconnaissance UAV over Odesa region. VIDEO A Yak-52 "anti-drone" shooter is shown on the Internet shooting down a Russian "Orlan" reconnaissance UAV over Odesa region. 18 217 31 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

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Air bomb hits bridge AFU Air Force MiG-29 pilot hits bridge near Yunakivka in Sumy region with aerial bomb. VIDEO A Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot dropped a bomb and hit a bridge near Yunakivka in Sumy region. 6 707 13 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

Russians dropped guided aerial bomb onto their positions Russian pilots dropped GAB on their own infantry positions in Donetsk region. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, Russian aviation dropped guided aerial bomb (GAB) on its own infantry positions, but the aerial bomb did not detonate. 9 113 9

SSU detains Russian agent in the Air Force Russian agent in Air Force was preparing enemy strikes on F-16 and Mirage 2000 airfields detained - SSU The military counterintelligence of the Security Service exposed a serviceman of the Ukrainian Air Force. He was preparing strikes on airfields where F-16 and Mirage 2000 fighter jets are based. 5 908 36 Previously in trend: spying in favor of Russia Recruited FSB agents

war "Denfix" ghost of sky hunts drones and missiles from upgraded MiG-29. VIDEO The pilots of the Western Air Command continue to perform combat missions, defending the Ukrainian sky. Among them is the pilot of the MiG-29 frontline fighter, codenamed "Denfix", who is a real storm for enemy targets. 10 350 18 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Air strike on the deployment point of the occupiers Two French HAMMER aerial bombs strike deployment point of occupying forces in northern Ukraine. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a fragment of the combat work of Ukrainian pilots. 11 863 10 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

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war Air Force struck building with Russian assault troops with aerial bombs. VIDEO The Air Force struck a building housing Russian assault troops with GBU-62 bombs. 5 926 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Attack by Ukrainian Air Force pilots on Russian positions AASM-250 "Hammer" aerial bombs strike occupiers’ positions in Donetsk direction. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a successful attack by Ukrainian pilots on an occupier's position in Donetsk region. 11 340 16 Previously in trend: France produces aerial bombs for Ukraine AFU aviation

war Air Forces strike command posts controlling Russian drones with aviation munitions. VIDEO The Air Forces struck priority enemy targets - command posts controlling Russian drones in Zaporizhzhia region and the Northern Slobozhanskyi front direction using precision-guided aviation munitions. 3 795 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Russia is fortifying its airbase for launching Shahed drones in Primorsko-Akhtarsk Russia is intensifying fortification of airbase in Primorsko-Akhtarsk: "Shaheds" are launched from there – media. SATELLITE IMAGES Russia is intensifying fortification construction at the airfield in Primorsko-Akhtarsk (Krasnodar Krai, Russia), which is used to launch Shahed drones over Ukraine, particularly targeting southern regions. 2 543 10 Previously in trend: Russian military bases Russia strengthens airbases

Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft Ukrainian MiG-29 crew destroys occupiers’ location in Zaporizhzhia direction. VIDEO The Ukrainian crew of a MiG-29 aircraft destroyed the occupiers' location in the Zaporizhzhia directon with high-precision American GBU-62 bombs. 13 674 14 Previously in trend: AFU aviation