Ukraine's air force
Coverage of Ukraine's air force in the Nexus archive.
- 10 wounded as Russia strikes Kyiv with ballistic missiles
Russia launched six ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles, and 121 drones against Kyiv, wounding 10 people, according to Ukraine's air force.
- Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze
Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil facilities and set two oil tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, exacerbating a fuel crisis in Russia. The U.S. announced plans to grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot air defense systems, following a meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- Ukraine Downs Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet on Eastern Front
Ukraine's Air Force confirmed shooting down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet on the eastern front. Ukraine's General Staff reported Russia has lost 436 aircraft and 353 helicopters in the war.
- Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital kills at least 11
Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Kyiv, killing at least 11 people and exposing gaps in Ukraine’s air defenses. The attack, described by Russia as retaliation for Ukrainian strikes, highlighted a shortage of Patriot interceptor missiles and increased civilian casualties.
- Belarus Relay Shutdown Limits Russia’s Real-Time Control of Shahed Drones, Ukraine Says
Ukraine's Air Force claims Russia's real-time control of Shahed attack drones has been significantly reduced after relay stations near the Belarusian border were shut down. This disruption limits Russian operators' ability to adjust drone targets during attacks.
- Ukraine’s latest long-range strikes on Russia hit a major natural gas plant and satellite centers
Ukrainian forces conducted nighttime strikes on Russia's Orenburg Gas Processing Plant and two satellite communication centers, part of an intensified campaign targeting energy and military infrastructure. Additional attacks disrupted power in Crimea and damaged military airfields, according to Ukrainian officials.
- Russia strikes an apartment block in Ukraine's Kharkiv city, killing 1
Russian guided bombs struck an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine, killing one person and injuring nine, including a child. A drone attack on a civilian car in Kharkiv also killed one and injured another. Ukraine's air force reported shooting down 92 of 99 Russian drones, while Russia's Defense Ministry claimed intercepting 177 Ukrainian drones.
- Ukrainian strikes hit oil sites in Russia and Crimea
Ukrainian forces struck oil facilities in Russia and Crimea, targeting economic infrastructure as part of their campaign against Moscow. Fires were reported at sites in Krasnodar Krai, Volgograd region, and Crimea, with no casualties noted. A Ukrainian drone also attacked a passenger train in Crimea, injuring and killing railway staff.
- At least nine people killed, dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine
At least nine people were killed and dozens wounded in Russian attacks on Ukraine. Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine overnight, according to Ukraine's air force.