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The Air Force plays a crucial role in Ukraine, executing strategic operations to combat aggression. Recent reports highlight significant aerial activities, such as the Ukrainian Air Force's successful destruction of Russian command posts using precision-guided munitions. Notably, Ukraine's impending acquisition of 100 Rafale F4 jets from France by 2035 marks a strategic enhancement in Ukraine's air defense capabilities. This acquisition, coupled with SAMP-T systems, strategically strengthens Ukraine's defense landscape. Moreover, Ukrainian pilots continue executing precision strikes against enemy positions, showcasing their tactical expertise. The Air Force's operations include using air-to-air missiles, radar systems, and coordinated aerial bombings, pivotal to Ukraine’s defense strategy.

How is Ukraine enhancing its Air Force capabilities?

Ukraine is set to acquire 100 Rafale F4 jets and SAMP-T air-defense systems from France by 2035. This strategic enhancement will significantly boost its air combat and defense capabilities, also involving air-to-air missiles and radar systems.

What role does the Air Force play in Ukraine’s defense strategy?

The Air Force is essential in executing precision strikes on enemy positions, disrupting Russian command posts, and supporting humanitarian efforts. The strategic use of advanced munitions and coordinated operations showcases its pivotal role in national defense.

What are the latest operations performed by the Ukrainian Air Force?

Recent operations include precision-guided bombings of Russian command sites and UAV control stations. The Air Force has destroyed multiple Russian targets using high-precision GBU-39 and GBU-62 bombs, showcasing tactical prowess in aerial warfare.

How do recent agreements with France affect Ukraine's Air Force?

The agreements with France signify a historic strengthening of Ukraine's aerial defense through the future acquisition of Rafale F4 fighter jets and cutting-edge air-defense systems like SAMP-T, enhancing Ukraine's capabilities against aerial threats.

How does Russian activity affect Ukraine's Air Force operations?

Russian aviation presents continuous threats, leading to ongoing airstrikes and reconnaissance across Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Force responds with strategic strikes and defense maneuvers to mitigate these threats and protect civilian areas.

What advancements in aerial munitions have been reported?

Advancements include employing high-precision munitions like the GBU-39 and GBU-62 bombs. These have been crucial in executing targeted strikes, demonstrating advanced capabilities in disrupting adversarial operations efficiently and accurately.

What is the significance of acquiring Rafale F4 jets for Ukraine?

Acquiring Rafale F4 jets significantly enhances Ukraine's aerial combat and defense. This advancement allows for superior air superiority, advanced radar systems, and increased aerial defense capabilities, vital for safeguarding national security.

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Destruction of Russian positions by aviation Four surviving occupiers flee their position after Ukrainian airstrike. VIDEO Ukrainian pilots carried out an airstrike on the occupiers' positions on one of the northern sectors of the front. 4 757 7 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

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. 4 535 12 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. 4 171 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. 4 486 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. 4 724 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. 7 679 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. 6 211 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. 6 406 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. 7 632 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. 1 909 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. 6 718 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. 1 018 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. 3 552 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. 2 365 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. 5 992 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. 3 295 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. 7 260 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. 19 727 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. 801 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. 7 609 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. 9 571 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. 14 351 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. 5 480 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. 3 974 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. 6 437 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. 13 669 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. 3 125 21 Previously in trend: Shaheds flew into Poland

Romania has annulled the results of the first round of the presidential election Air base in Romania could become key hub for aid to Ukraine and double NATO contingent, - media Up to 20,000 NATO troops could be stationed at the "Mihai Kogălniceanu" Air Base in Romania, twice as many as previously announced. 956 2 Previously in trend: Romania’s aid to Ukraine

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. 18 166 31 Previously in trend: Shelling of Odessa region

American fighter jets can enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine US may ’close skies’ over Ukraine within security guarantees - Reuters One option for security guarantees for Kyiv is to bring in American fighter jets and air defense systems to create a no-fly zone. 3 014 43 Previously in trend: Security guarantees for Ukraine

Destruction of occupiers’ positions by aerial bomb F-16 fighter jets drop JDAM-ER bombs on positions of occupiers in village of Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia region. VIDEO A video has been published online showing Ukrainian F-16 pilots attacking the occupiers' positions in the village of Kamianske, Zaporizhzhia region. 12 612 21 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

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. 6 640 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. 9 049 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. 5 870 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. 10 325 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. 11 830 10 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Mirage-2000 fighter jets Mirage-2000 fighter jet experienced aviation equipment failure during mission; pilot ejected – Air Force On the evening of July 22, 2025, during a flight mission on a Mirage-2000 fighter jet, an aviation equipment failure occurred. 8 298 26 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Mirage-2000 fighter jet crash

Destruction of the occupiers’ position MiG-29 crew drops GBU-39 bombs on enemy positions: "Minus 20 orcs". VIDEO Ukrainian MiG-29 pilots dropped three GBU-39 bombs on enemy positions, eliminating around two dozen Russian assault troops. 6 929 13 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

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. 5 909 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. 11 313 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. 3 786 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. 2 518 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. 13 650 14 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

MiG-29 attacks occupiers in Zaporizhzhia MiG-29 crew destroys crossing in occupied Vasylivka, Zaporizhzhia region, with precise GBU-62 bomb drop. VIDEO The Ukrainian crew of a MiG-29 has destroyed a crossing in occupied Vasylivka, Zaporizhzhia region, with a precision GBU-62 bomb. 11 378 26 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Ukrainian aircraft drops aerial bombs Ukrainian MiG-29 drops four high-precision GBU-39 bombs on occupiers’ positions. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a fragment of the combat work of a Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot. 8 150 11 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Air strike on occupiers in Luhansk region Ukrainian Su-27 strikes enemy UAV assembly point and occupying forces in Luhansk region. VIDEO A Ukrainian SU-27 pilot has destroyed an occupier's deployment point in the Luhansk region. 11 616 5 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

war Ukrainian MiG-29 destroys enemy personnel concentration site and command post in North. VIDEO In the North, Ukrainian aviation delivered a precise strike on the enemy. Russian forces had set up a personnel concentration site and a command post in an abandoned building. 9 543 21 Previously in trend: Situation at front

aircraft drops bombs Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot destroys occupiers’ field command post in southern Ukraine with GBU-39 air bombs. VIDEO The pilot of a Ukrainian MiG-29 destroyed a field command post of the occupying army in southern Ukraine with high-precision American GBU-39 bombs. 7 924 8 Previously in trend: Development of Armed Forces Aviation AFU aviation