On the morning of August 2, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and a number of regions of Ukraine. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of the threat of ballistic weapons from the northeastern direction.
During July 2025, Ukrainian air defense shot down 6262 enemy air targets, including 117 missiles and 2990 attack UAVs. Aviation of the Defense Forces carried out 790 sorties, destroying 1012 air targets.
Yurii Ihnat, spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reported cases of Russia using jet drones that appear as cruise missiles. He also spoke about the features of Iskander-K cruise missiles, which are difficult to intercept due to their low flight altitude.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of 288 drones and 3 missiles out of 317 launched. 5 missile hits were recorded, one of which was a residential building in Kyiv, and 21 UAV hits.
The SBU detained an Air Force pilot-instructor who was collecting data for Russian intelligence. He transmitted coordinates of aircraft and personal data of pilots for strikes on airfields.
On the night of July 28, Russia attacked Ukraine with 324 drones and 7 missiles, including 3 "Kinzhal" missiles. Ukrainian air defense shot down 309 drones and 2 cruise missiles, "Kinzhal" missiles did not reach their targets.
The movement of enemy drones has been detected over the Kyiv region, and air defense forces are actively working. Citizens are urged to remain in shelters and not to record the work of defenders.
A French Mirage-2000 fighter jet crashed in Ukraine due to equipment failure. According to the Air Force spokesman, the pilot acted competently in a crisis situation. Ihnat urged media and relevant experts not to jump to premature conclusions.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received the country's first mobile complexes for servicing F-16 aircraft. The "Project 61" development ensures mobility and efficiency in servicing aircraft and their armaments.
The operation of Mi-8 helicopters is complicated by the unresolved issue of technical documentation. This creates risks for major repairs and further operation, which can lead to a decrease in combat effectiveness.
During the massive missile and drone attack by Russia on Kyiv on July 21, more than a dozen and a half direct hits were recorded. As a result of the attack, the number of injured in Kyiv increased to eight people.
Russia launched 426 drones and 24 missiles, including 5 "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles, overnight. 200 drones and all missiles shot down or suppressed, 23 drones hit 3 locations.
On the night of July 21, explosions were heard in Kyiv and on the outskirts of Irpin. The Air Force announced a missile threat due to the takeoff of a MiG-31K and a massive attack by enemy UAVs.
Explosions are heard in Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk region, amid an announced ballistic missile threat from the southeast. This follows the city's recent most massive attack.
On the night of July 20, the Russian Federation attacked Ukraine with 57 Shahed-type attack UAVs and imitators. The defense forces shot down 18 Shaheds and 7 UAVs lost location/were suppressed by electronic warfare.
Russia launched 344 drones and 35 missiles at Ukraine overnight, 185 drones and 23 missiles were shot down. 5 missiles and 30 attack drones hit 12 locations.
On July 19, around 4 AM, an air raid alert was declared in Ukraine due to a missile threat, which subsequently spread across the entire country. The Air Force reported missile movement towards Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Poltava, and Cherkasy regions.
On the evening of July 15, an air raid alert was declared in Kyiv and several regions of Ukraine due to the threat of ballistic weapons. The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a threat from the south.
An air raid alert has been declared across Ukraine due to the take-off of two enemy MiG-31Ks from the "Savasleyka" airfield. The Kyiv City Military Administration urged residents of the capital to immediately proceed to shelters.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the destruction of 178 out of 267 drones launched by Russia. 23 drones were recorded hitting seven locations.
Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with 4 S-300/400 missiles and 136 drones, 61 of which were shot down. 28 drones were recorded hitting 10 locations.
On the night of July 13, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 60 strike UAVs, including Shahed and decoy drones. The Defense Forces shot down 20 Shahed-type UAVs and lost/suppressed 20 decoy drones with electronic warfare systems.
On the night of July 10, Russia attacked Ukraine with 415 aerial assault weapons, including 397 drones and 18 missiles. Air defense forces shot down 164 drones and 14 missiles, including all ballistic ones, and another 204 assets were lost/suppressed by electronic warfare.
During an air attack on the Volyn region, the enemy struck an airfield and a number of enterprises. Spokesperson for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ihnat confirmed the fact of the strike.
Spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Yuriy Ihnat reported that Russian "Kinzhal" missiles were aimed in different directions, but only partially reached their targets. He acknowledged certain damage, noting that the fact of interception is reflected in the infographic.
Russia launched 728 drones and 13 missiles, including 6 Kinzhals, at Ukraine overnight. Air defense forces neutralized 711 drones and 7 X-101/Iskander-K missiles.
On the night of July 9, in the Kyiv region, a woman born in 1980 was injured as a result of an enemy UAV attack. She was hospitalized with a preliminary diagnosis of a closed chest fracture.
On the night of July 9, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine warned of a large number of enemy attack drones in the airspace. Means for shooting them down have been deployed, citizens are urged to go to shelters if an alarm is announced.
On the night of July 9, air defense forces opened fire on enemy drones flying towards Kyiv from the eastern direction. Mayor Vitali Klitschko urged residents to remain in shelters.
On the evening of July 8, an air raid alert was declared throughout Ukraine due to the take-off of a Russian MiG-31K. Kyiv authorities also warned of the threat of attack drones.