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The air force continues to play a crucial role in defending Ukraine and countering enemy forces. Recent successful strikes, including the destruction of enemy command posts using precision weapons like the AASM air bombs, underscore the effectiveness of Ukrainian pilots. Incidents such as Japan's scramble of fighter jets in response to suspected airspace violations by Chinese aircraft highlight ongoing global tensions. Meanwhile, the strategic capabilities of the Ukrainian Air Force were demonstrated by strikes on Russian infrastructure and successful engagements against Russian drones, enhancing Ukraine's defensive operations. Additionally, ongoing negotiations with Poland about transferring MiG-29s to Ukraine indicate international military collaboration to reinforce air support. The ability to maintain air superiority is vital for both Ukraine’s defense and offensive capabilities against occupying forces.

How effective is the Ukrainian Air Force in countering enemy positions?

The Ukrainian Air Force has proven its effectiveness by executing precision strikes on enemy positions, command posts, and strategic locations. The use of high-precision Western weaponry has significantly enhanced their operational success rate, allowing them to destroy enemy strongholds and disrupt command structures effectively.

What role do precision weapons play in Ukraine’s aerial operations?

Precision weapons are pivotal in Ukraine's aerial operations, offering enhanced accuracy that minimizes collateral damage while maximizing impact on enemy targets. They allow for strategic strikes on high-value targets such as command posts and military bases, significantly weakening enemy capabilities.

How are international collaborations influencing Ukraine's air force capabilities?

International collaborations have a profound impact on Ukraine's air force capabilities. Partnerships with countries like Poland and Sweden are crucial for modernizing Ukraine's air fleet and technology access, enhancing both defense and offensive operations. Discussions on the transfer of fighter jets and air-defense systems exemplify these collaborative efforts.

What challenges does the Air Force face in maintaining dominance in contested airspace?

The Ukrainian Air Force faces several challenges in maintaining air dominance, including the need for continuous technological updates, coordinating with international allies, and countering sophisticated enemy air defenses and drones. Nonetheless, their strategic precision strikes have proven their ability to overcome these challenges effectively.

What impact do air force actions have on the conflict dynamics in Ukraine?

Air force actions significantly influence the conflict in Ukraine by disrupting enemy coordination, weakening supply lines, and providing critical support to ground operations. By targeting key military infrastructure and command locations, the air force shifts the momentum in favor of Ukrainian forces.

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Russian Su-30 crashes in occupied Crimea: details Ruscists’ Su-30 crashed in occupied Crimea The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that a Su-30 fighter jet crashed in Crimea and the crew ejected. 3 873 36 Previously in trend: Russia lost aircraft

The Ukrainian Air Force struck the occupiers’ UAV control centre Ukrainian aviation struck location of Russian UAV operators in Vasylivka. VIDEO Footage has been published online showing a Ukrainian air strike on the location of Russian drone operators. 5 114 9 Previously in trend: missile attack AFU aviation

Destruction of a Russian command post in the Kherson region Direct hit by Hammer: in Kherson region, AASM air bomb completely destroyed occupiers’ command post. VIDEO A successful strike on an occupation forces command post has been recorded in the Kherson sector. Thanks to the precision work of the Ukrainian air force and the use of Western high-precision weaponry, the enemy command post was completely destroyed. This was reported by Censor.NET. 8 098 14 Previously in trend: fightings in Kherson region AFU aviation

Chinese aircraft have violated Japanese airspace Japan scrambled fighter jets over suspected incursions by Chinese aircraft Japan's Air Self-Defense Force scrambled fighter jets in response to a suspected violation of the country's airspace. 1 352 0

Negotiations regarding the transfer of MiG-29s to Ukraine are ongoing Poland has not yet transferred MiG-29s to Ukraine: they are awaiting conclusion of talks Poland has stated that the MiG-29 fighter jets have not yet been transferred to Ukraine. The parties are continuing discussions regarding potential deliveries. 1 850 12 Previously in trend: Ukraine’s need for Polish MiG-29s

Il-76 Ukraine’s Defence Forces strike aircraft repair plant in Russia’s Novgorod region – General Staff Units of Ukraine’s Defence Forces struck facilities of the 123rd Aircraft Repair Plant in the city of Staraya Russa (Novgorod region, Russia), where repair and modernisation of military transport aircraft are carried out. 2 901 6 Previously in trend: Striking Russia Strikes on Russian factories

Ukraine hits Aviastar plant in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region Aviastar aircraft manufacturing plant hit in Russia’s Ulyanovsk region, General Staff says Units of Ukraine’s Defence Forces struck the infrastructure of the Aviastar aircraft manufacturing plant near Ulyanovsk, which is part of Rostec and supports the production of Russia’s military transport aircraft. 3 436 11 Previously in trend: Striking Russia

Hero of Ukraine and pilot Oleksandr Dovhach dies in battle 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade Commander Oleksandr Dovhach killed during combat mission On March 9, 2026, pilot and Hero of Ukraine Oleksandr Dovhach, who was the commander of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade, was killed in the Eastern direction. 14 416 39 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Defence Forces aviation hit and destroyed a Russian Shahed Defence Forces’ aviation destroyed Russian "Shahed" with missile. VIDEO Footage of a Russian drone being shot down during one of the attacks on Ukrainian cities has been published online. 4 851 8 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones AFU aviation

Combat work of Ukrainian aviation Airstrike on occupiers in Kharkiv region: pair of Mi-24 helicopters strike enemy positions in area of 58th Brigade. VIDEO Ukrainian Army Aviation continues to support ground units by delivering fire strikes on concentrations of invaders` personnel and equipment. As reported by Censor.NET, an observation drone recorded the combat work of attack helicopters in the north of the Kharkiv region. 6 175 6 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Ukraine may purchase Gripen with EU funds: what is known? Ukraine will be able to purchase Swedish Gripen fighter jets with EU funds, - Defence Minister Jonson Ukraine is considering the possibility of using EU financial assistance to purchase Gripen fighter jets from Sweden. 1 618 18 Previously in trend: Gripen fighter jets for Ukraine

aircraft destroys Shahed Ukrainian F-16 shot down Russian "Shahed" with "Vulcan" cannon. VIDEO Ukrainian pilots flying Western fighter jets continue to demonstrate precision in defending Ukrainian airspace. According to Censor.NET, unique footage of an F-16 fighter jet from the 107th Air Wing of the Ukrainian Air Force has appeared online. 9 409 42 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds

Ukraine expects to receive 150 Gripen and 100 Rafale fighter jets Ukraine expects 150 Gripen and 100 Rafale aircraft, - Zelenskyy Ukraine has agreements with international partners to supply new aircraft. These include 150 Swedish Gripen fighter jets and 100 French Rafale fighter jets. 5 687 61 Previously in trend: Development of Armed Forces Aviation

Russians from Engels complain about the lack of heat and hot water While planes from Russian airbase in Engels are firing missiles at Ukrainian energy facilities, city’s residents are begging for heat. VIDEO The city of Engels in the Saratov region, where the Russian Federation's strategic aviation airfield is located, is on the verge of a municipal disaster. While Russian bombers have been taking off from here for the fourth year in a row to destroy Ukrainian high-rise buildings and the power grid, the residents of Engels themselves are freezing in their own apartments due to rotten utilities. 8 467 47 Previously in trend: Take-off of Russian strategic bombers

Destruction of enemy positions Ukrainian Air Force delivered precision strike on occupiers’ positions near Dronivka with GBU-62 bomb. VIDEO Ukrainian pilots continue to demonstrate high proficiency in the use of Western high-precision weapons. According to Censor.NET, a video of a successful air strike on the positions of Russian invaders in the area of the village of Dronivka has been published online. 5 352 8 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

air bomb hit AASM Hammer bomb strike: Ukrainian MiG-29 destroys position with occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian aviation continues to methodically destroy enemy reserves using modern high-precision weapons. According to Censor.NET, MiG-29 fighter pilots dealt a devastating blow to a position where the occupiers were attempting to concentrate their forces. 7 871 10 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

The result of the Ukrainian air strike Ukrainian MiG-29MU1 destroys occupiers’ base in north with air bomb. VIDEO On the northern front, Ukrainian aviation continues to actively counter the enemy's attempts to build up forces for new attacks. According to Censor.NET, Ukrainian pilots in modernised MiG-29MU1 fighter jets are literally thwarting the invaders' plans by delivering precision air strikes on their positions. 12 708 5 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

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". 2 947 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. 17 552 34 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Kupіansk direction

Mi-24 helicopter crew killed on combat mission: what is known Mi-24 helicopter crew from 12th Separate Army Aviation Brigade killed on combat mission On December 17, while carrying out a combat mission to repel an enemy attack, the crew of a Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter from the 12th Separate Army Aviation Brigade named after General-Khorunzhyi Viktor Pavlenko was killed. 10 247 29 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine AFU aviation

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. 7 088 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. 2 849 24 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

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. 7 682 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. 5 151 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. 4 406 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. 4 650 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. 4 904 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. 7 882 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. 6 581 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. 6 619 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. 7 792 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. 2 322 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. 7 018 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. 1 216 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. 3 627 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. 2 571 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. 6 127 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. 3 493 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. 7 537 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. 20 048 25 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

Air strike on the occupiers’ command post Ukrainian aircraft pilot destroys Russian battalion command post in eastern Ukraine. VIDEO The pilot of a Ukrainian aircraft destroyed the occupiers' command post in eastern Ukraine with a well-aimed aerial bomb. 8 711 11 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. 911 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. 7 749 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. 9 728 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. 14 505 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. 5 645 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. 4 144 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. 6 536 6 Previously in trend: AFU aviation