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War in Ukraine
The WSJ reports that the shift is expected to push back Ukraine's timeline for fielding a whole F-16 squadron by several months.
2d ago
Kazakhstan
Russia is negotiating with Kazakhstan to involve its airlines in domestic flights due to a shortage of aircraft, but sanctions could halve Russia’s fleet by 2026.
2d ago
Russia
Initial reports said one out of five onboard died from the crash amidst speculations that Western sanctions have led to difficulties sourcing aircraft components needed for maintenance.
Oct. 13
Drones
Khanskaya airfield in the southern Russian region of Adygea is home to the 272nd training aviation base of the Krasnodar Higher Military Aviation School.
Oct. 10
Russia
After a similar incident ten days earlier, two 16-year-old Russians threw a Molotov cocktail at an Mi-8 helicopter and fled the scene but were soon detained. They claim they were promised $20,000.
Sep. 24
Drones
Recent satellite imagery shows there were bombers on the tarmac recently, but actual damage to one of the Kremlin’s biggest military airfields isn’t clear. The base is well outside of US ATACMS range.
Sep. 17
Kazakhstan
InformNapalm’s latest report shows how Russia is keeping some of its premier military aircraft in the air, despite Western sanctions.
Sep. 14
Drones
Russian social media says Murmansk and Apatity airports were temporarily closed on Thursday after suspected Ukrainian drones were shot down on successive days.
Sep. 12
HUR
Su-30 fighter-bombers have repeatedly attacked Ukrainian territory, particularly striking civilian targets. This one shot down by a HUR boat-borne MANPAD had just launched four of its six missiles.
Sep. 12
War in Ukraine
Two teens reportedly set fire to a civilian Mi-8 helicopter in Russia for $55,000 promised on Telegram. The alleged arsonists sustained burns, called an ambulance, and were hospitalized under guard.
Sep. 12
Drones
As the US and other Western allies prevaricate on authorizing Ukraine to use their long-range weapons against targets in Russia, Kyiv has taken a step towards producing another of its own.
Sep. 9
F-16
The announcement marks the first reported destruction of an F-16 in Ukraine, just weeks after Kyiv began taking delivery of the supersonic aircraft.
Aug. 30
US
Poland’s defense minister said the country is still using Soviet MiG-29s to protect its airspace, and transferring the jets to Ukraine would only be possible when new F-35 stealth fighters arrive.
Aug. 28
Telegram
With reports that some airlines are now rationing fuel Moscow’s already struggling commercial airlines stagger from one crisis to another.
Aug. 28
War in Ukraine
Fighters from the 28th Separate Mechanized Brigade, known as the Knights of the Winter Campaign, used man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS) to bring down the aircraft.
Aug. 28
Counteroffensive
Fighters of the Third separate assault brigade overran Russian battalion defense positions and took control of nearly two square kilometers of occupied territory in a successful counterattack.
Aug. 23
Ukraine’s drone forces have shared first-person view (FPV) camera footage of UAV air-to-air kills against Russian military rotor-wing aircraft.
Aug. 19