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Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
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This should be taken as normal – Ukraine's Air Force spokesperson about losses and effectiveness of F-16 jets
Colonel Yurii Ihnat, Head of the Communications Department of the Ukrainian Air Force Command, has confirmed the loss of three F-16 fighters, noting that such losses are inevitable in the context of active hostilities. Source: Yurii Ihnat in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda (translation is coming soon) Quote from Yurii Ihnat: "We have seen reports about the loss of aircraft – this should be taken as normal. Unfortunately, there are losses in the war, including F-16s. With such intense fighting, it is clear that there can be losses. We are building up [the capabilities]." Details: Ihnat noted that the Air Force of Ukraine received F-16 fighters that were already in use. However, even in this condition, these aircraft are much more effective than the Soviet weapons that Ukraine used to employ. Ihnat stressed that the aircraft's combat effectiveness depends not only on the platform itself but also on the radar it is equipped with and the missiles it can use. "An aircraft is a platform. Then, it is important to know what is under its wings and what kind of radar it has. The radar has to see far away; the missile has to fly far away, accurately. At the final stage of flight, it's a matter of firing and not keeping track of it. The active homing head should look for the Russian aircraft itself, etc." However, the colonel said, Russia currently maintains an advantage in target detection range, and its missiles have a longer range than the F-16. In addition, Russian aviation operates in close cooperation with powerful air defence systems. Ihnat also noted that before the arrival of the F-16s, the ratio of forces in the air was approximately one to ten, not in favour of Ukraine. He compared the technical difference between Ukrainian and Russian aircraft to the difference between a Makarov pistol and a sniper rifle, noting that despite this, Ukrainian pilots were able to fight back. Background: On 16 May, Ukraine's Air Force lost an F-16 aircraft. A pilot encountered an emergency situation on board while repelling a Russian aerial attack but managed to steer the aircraft away from a populated area and successfully ejected. In August 2024, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that an F-16 fighter jet crashed while repelling a Russian missile strike and the pilot was killed. At that time, it was reported that pilot Oleksii Mes had been killed. On 12 April, 26-year-old pilot Pavlo Ivanov was killed while performing a combat mission on an F-16 aircraft. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Ukrainian Air Force loses Su-27 fighter jet during Russian attack
A Su-27 fighter jet belonging to Ukraine's Air Force was lost during a complex combat mission involving aviation support for troops and the repelling of an air attack by Russian strike UAVs on the morning of 28 April. Source: Air Force of Ukraine press service Details: A specially established commission has begun investigating the causes of the incident. The pilot successfully ejected and a search and rescue team promptly arrived at the landing site. The pilot was taken to hospital for diagnosis. His life and health are not in danger, and his condition is stable. Background: The Su-27 (NATO reporting name: Flanker) is a Soviet-designed heavy multirole, highly manoeuvrable, all-weather, fourth-generation fighter jet. It was developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau, entered service with the air force in 1985, and was officially adopted in 1990. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, it continued to be produced in Russia. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
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Russia launches 185 attack drones against Ukraine on third anniversary of full-scale invasion
Russian military has attacked Ukraine with 185 Shahed attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones since the evening of 23 February. A total of 184 drones failed to reach their targets. Source: Air Force of Ukraine on Telegram Quote from the Air Force: "As of 08:00, 113 Shahed attack UAVs and other types of drones have been confirmed downed in Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Kyiv, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Khmelnytskyi, Mykolaiv, Odesa, Kherson, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts. A total of 71 enemy decoy drones disappeared from radar (without causing adverse effects)." Details: The Air Force noted that the Russian attack affected Dnipro, Odesa, Kyiv, and Khmelnytskyi oblasts. The Russians launched drones from the Russian cities of Oryol, Bryansk, Kursk and Cape Chauda, located in temporarily occupied Crimea. Aircraft, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units and mobile fire groups from the Air Force and the rest of Ukraine's defence forces were involved in repelling the attack. Why this is important: Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine on the night of 24 February 2022. Russia has been trying to portray itself as the victim for all three years of its aggression and continues to repeat false claims about its supposed willingness to negotiate in order to end the war. Meanwhile, Russia continues to attack Ukraine every day with drones and missiles, killing people daily, while simultaneously dictating its oppressive demands for talks, such as the occupation of the territories it has seized, disarmament and a non-aligned status for Ukraine, and so on. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Politics
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Explosions heard in Kyiv as threat of Russian strike drones reported
The Russian forces launched strike drones towards Ukraine on the evening of 20 February, with explosions reported in the city of Kyiv. Source: Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko; Air Force of Ukraine Details: At 21:49, the military reported a UAV passing the city of Brovary and heading towards Kyiv. Shortly afterwards, Klitschko confirmed that air defence was responding in the capital, as several drones were approaching the city. He urged residents to stay in shelters. At 22:19, the mayor specified that air defence systems were engaged over the Obolonskyi district. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Politics
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Russia attacks Ukraine with 176 drones: 103 downed, 67 go off radar
The Russian military has attacked Ukraine with 176 Shahed-type attack UAVs and various types of decoy drones since the evening of 17 February. A total of 170 drones have been downed. Source: Air Force of Ukraine's Armed Forces on Telegram Quote from Air Force: "As of 09:00, 103 Shahed attack UAVs and other types of drones have been confirmed downed in Kharkiv, Poltava, Sumy, Chernihiv, Cherkasy, Kyiv, Kirovohrad, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson and Mykolaiv oblasts. A total of 67 enemy decoy drones have disappeared from radar (without causing adverse effects)." Details: The Air Force noted that the Russian attack affected Kirovohrad, Kharkiv, Kyiv and Cherkasy oblasts. The Russians launched drones from the Russian cities of Oryol, Bryansk, Kursk, Millerovo, Shatalovo, Primorsko-Akhtarsk, as well as from temporarily occupied Crimea. The air attack was repelled by aircraft, anti-aircraft missile forces, electronic warfare units and mobile fire groups of the Air Force and the defence forces of Ukraine. Support UP or become our patron!
