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Ukrainian F-16 fighter crashed during night attack: pilot successfully ejected

On May 16, 2025, communication with the F-16 was lost. The pilot managed to steer the plane away from the city and ejected. He was evacuated, his condition is satisfactory, an investigation is underway.

War • May 16, 04:44 AM • 8699 views

54 out of 136 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

At night, Russia attacked Ukraine with 136 UAVs. 54 Shahed-type drones were shot down, 70 were locationally lost. Kharkiv, Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk regions were affected.

War • May 6, 07:52 AM • 9761 views

Over Ukraine, 50 out of 108 drones launched by Russia since nightfall were shot down

Overnight on April 30, Russia attacked Ukraine with 108 drones, targeting Dnipro and Kharkiv. 50 "Shaheds" were shot down, 22 drones were lost, Kharkiv region and Dnipropetrovsk region were affected.

War • April 30, 09:13 AM • 9273 views

Air defense systems are operating in the Cherkasy region amid the threat of enemy drones

Air defense is operating in the Cherkasy region due to the threat of enemy kamikaze drones. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned about UAVs in other regions.

War • April 28, 06:29 AM • 5538 views

Air defense is working in the Kyiv region amid the threat of enemy drones

The Kyiv Regional Military Administration reported enemy UAVs in the airspace of the region. Air defense forces are already working on targets, and the air raid alert is spreading to other regions.

War • April 26, 06:21 AM • 6296 views

Russia attacked Ukraine with 96 drones and 3 missiles overnight: 42 drones shot down

On the night of April 21, the Russia attacked Ukraine with 96 drones and three missiles from various directions. Defense forces shot down 42 Shahed UAVs, another 47 were lost locationally; there are consequences for Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Cherkasy regions.

War • April 21, 06:19 AM • 3556 views

Night attacks on Ukraine: explosions heard in several regional centers

On the night of April 21, Russians attacked Ukraine with drones. Explosions were recorded in Mykolaiv and Cherkasy, and there was also a threat to the Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhzhia regions and Kyiv.

War • April 21, 02:56 AM • 97054 views

In the Kyiv region, air defense forces are working on enemy drones

The movement of enemy drones has been detected over the Kyiv region, air defense forces are working. Residents are urged to remain in shelters and not record the work of the defenders.

War • April 19, 02:18 PM • 10926 views

An air raid alert has been announced in the Kyiv region amid missile danger

An air raid alert has been announced in Kyiv Oblast. This happened against the backdrop of a warning from the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine about missile danger.

War • April 19, 11:11 AM • 7504 views

Russia launched 8 missiles and 87 drones at Ukraine: 33 drones shot down, 36 did not reach targets

On the night of April 19, Russia attacked Ukraine with 95 aerial targets, including missiles and 87 drones. Air defense shot down 33 "Shaheds", 36 drones were accounted for otherwise; there are affected regions.

War • April 19, 06:30 AM • 4087 views

Zaporizhzhia region is under attack by Russian drones, air defense is working

Russian troops are attacking the Zaporizhzhia region with attack drones. Head of the Regional Military Administration Ivan Fedorov reported on the work of air defense forces in the region.

War • April 18, 07:34 PM • 9850 views

Six air bombs and five "Shaheds": RMA reported on the consequences of the night attack by the Russian Federation on Kharkiv and the region

Overnight on April 15, the Russians attacked Kharkiv region with guided aerial bombs and drones. They hit a civilian enterprise that was engaged in the production and storage of food.

War • April 15, 09:59 AM • 4526 views

Air raid alert declared in Kyiv and regions due to the threat of ballistic missiles

Air raid alert declared in Kyiv and several regions. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warns of the threat of the use of ballistic missiles.

War • April 13, 08:43 PM • 16129 views

A Russian missile launched from the S-400 shot down an F-16 fighter - media

According to a BBC source, three missiles were fired at the plane. The friendly fire version is excluded, as Ukrainian air defenses were not operating in the area of the mission.

War • April 12, 07:49 PM • 5873 views

An air alert has been declared in Kyiv and a number of regions due to the threat of ballistic missiles

On April 9, an air alert was declared in Ukraine due to the threat of a ballistic attack from the northeast. At night, the Russians attacked Ukraine with 55 drones, 32 of which were shot down.

War • April 9, 06:02 AM • 168888 views

Activity of enemy drones has been recorded in a number of regions of Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports activity of enemy strike UAVs in the Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson regions. Residents are urged to take shelter during alarms.

War • April 7, 07:45 PM • 10738 views

Air raid alert across Ukraine due to the take-off of a hostile MiG-31K

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a missile threat throughout the country due to the take-off of a MiG-31K, the carrier of "Kinzhal" missiles. There is also information about a high-speed target in the Sumy region.

War • April 3, 11:05 AM • 10140 views

Terrorists shelled Dnipropetrovsk region: a civilian woman was injured

Enemy troops shelled Nikopol region with artillery and kamikaze drones. A 48-year-old woman was injured, a house was damaged. Air defense shot down an enemy drone.

Society • April 2, 04:50 AM • 14381 views

Ukrainian Air Defense Forces destroyed over 4,000 aerial targets in March - Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

In March 2025, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 4,043 aerial targets, including missiles, strike and reconnaissance UAVs. Aviation of the Defense Forces struck at enemy positions.

War • March 30, 12:20 PM • 51204 views

The Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the "Pohar" checkpoint in the Bryansk region, from where the occupiers launched drones - General Staff

Ukrainian military struck the "Pohar" border crossing point, from where drones were launched. Infrastructure was destroyed and 15 to 40 occupiers were eliminated.

War • March 28, 07:04 PM • 34029 views

90% of Russian-launched drones are shot down - Air Force

The Defense Forces of Ukraine are shooting down 90% of Russian drones, but the enemy is increasing attacks, using both strike UAVs and decoy drones. According to Yuriy Ignat, the enemy's tactics are constantly changing.

War • March 24, 10:59 AM • 82403 views

100 out of 179 enemy drones were shot down over Ukraine

On the night of March 22, Russia launched 179 drones from various directions. Air defense forces shot down 100 Shahed-type ударних UAVs and other drones in the south, north and center of Ukraine.

War • March 22, 07:11 AM • 14387 views

Do not help the enemy hunt pilots: the Air Force appealed to Ukrainians

The Air Force urges not to publish videos of aircraft flights. Even short recordings can become intelligence for the enemy and reveal the positions of pilots.

War • March 21, 06:15 PM • 35007 views

The General Staff Confirmed the Hit on the Russian Army's Command Post in the Belgorod Region: Details of the Strike

On March 18, 2025, Ukrainian forces struck a command post of a unit of the 20th Army of the Russian Federation in the Belgorod region. The facility was used for planning combat operations against Ukraine.

War • March 20, 12:09 PM • 13872 views

Massive UAV attack recorded: threat to many regions of Ukraine

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports a massive movement of enemy UAVs in many regions of Ukraine. Residents are urged to take shelter and be vigilant, especially in the northern and western regions.

Society • March 14, 11:36 PM • 80858 views

In the sky over Ukraine, 73 enemy drones were shot down last night, 37 drones did not reach their targets - Air Forces

Russia attacked Ukraine with 119 strike drones, of which 73 were shot down by air defense forces. Another 37 imitation drones did not reach their targets, attacks were recorded in 12 regions.

War • March 9, 07:47 AM • 24946 views

An explosion thundered in Kharkiv: the city is once again under attack by the aggressor

An explosion occurred in Kharkiv, as reported by the city mayor Ihor Terekhov. A massive attack on Ukraine is ongoing, with the takeoff of MiG-31K and numerous missiles in the airspace.

Society • March 7, 04:37 AM • 72414 views

The Air Force reports the takeoff of the Russian MiG-31K

Ukrainian military recorded the takeoff of the MiG-31K, which can carry "Kinzhal" missiles. Citizens are advised to follow the news and not to ignore the air raid alert.

War • March 7, 03:44 AM • 29425 views

Explosions are heard in Ternopil and a fire is visible

Local residents in Ternopil report sounds of explosions and a visible fire in the city.

Society • March 7, 03:10 AM • 120105 views

The Air Forces are recording the launch of cruise missiles "Kalibr" from the Black Sea

The Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine report the launch of cruise missiles "Kalibr" from the waters of the Black Sea. The situation is under the control of air defense, and the population is urged to follow safety rules and monitor updates.

Society • March 7, 01:13 AM • 106601 views

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