Mikoyan MiG-29
In 1999, Ukraine transferred 11 strategic bombers and 575 Kh-55 missiles to Russia in exchange for writing off its gas debt. The remaining aircraft were dismantled.
Slovakia’s chief prosecutor ordered the investigation into the transfer of MiG-29 fighter jets and KUB systems to Ukraine in 2023 to be reopened. The case had previously been closed.
Poland is preparing a new donation to Ukraine worth approximately €50 million. It will include MiG-29 fighter jets and ammunition.
Over the course of three months, the average rate of Geran-4 shootdowns reached nearly 60%, and during individual attacks — 80%. F-16s,\r Mirages, and MiG-29s play an important role.
Russia is using MiG-35s to intercept Ukrainian long-range drones. It has only six of these fighter jets at its disposal.
Zelenskyy heard Drapatyi's briefing on the situation in Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kharkiv regions. The Defense Forces are holding key settlements.
The Air Force released a video of a MiG-29 pilot destroying a Geran drone. Over the course of a month, the brigade shot down more than 130 drones.
The State Bureau of Investigation is investigating the crash of a MiG-29 in Odesa region and examining its “black box. ” The final cause will be established after expert examinations.
The commander of the "Ghosts of Kyiv," Marat Mambetov, was killed on October 1 during a combat mission in a MiG-29. He was 25 years old.
Greece handed over to Bulgaria remains identified as those of Tsar Samuel, discovered in 1965. There is no genetic confirmation of the identification.
On October 1, Captain Marat Mambetov from the 40th Brigade was killed. His MiG-29 was hit by an enemy missile; ejecting did not save the pilot.
France is adapting AASM HAMMER bombs for Ukrainian Gripens, of which at least 32 are expected. This will expand the number of platforms capable of carrying the munitions.
The Defense Forces struck enemy ammunition and equipment depots. The destruction of a MiG-29 and a Ka-27 has also been confirmed.
The Air Force hinted at a new modernization of the Su-25. Defense Express suggests the integration of the “Vyrivniuvach” aerial bomb.
Due to strikes on the Russian oil-refining network, Russia banned aviation fuel exports and imported 70,000 tonnes of Jet A-1 from Korea and Egypt, according to intelligence.
The Defense Forces of Ukraine struck military facilities of the occupiers in Luhansk, Crimea, and Zaporizhzhia region. A MiG-29 was damaged at the Millerovo airfield.
The Defense Forces struck enemy military facilities in the occupied territories. A Su-33, a MiG-29 and an Orion UAV were damaged at the airfield in Anapa.
Robert Brovdi reported that 66 targets in the Russian rear were hit during the night of August 24. They included a MiG-29, four radar stations, energy facilities, and vessels.
Negotiations between Ukraine and Poland on transferring MiG-29s in exchange for drones are nearly complete. The aircraft are to arrive in Ukraine, while the drones will go to Poland.
Law enforcement officers found the fighter jet’s flight recorder, which sustained thermal damage. Specialists are working to recover data about the last minutes of the flight.
On August 10, a MiG-29 fighter jet carrying out a combat mission crashed in Odesa region. The pilot managed to eject and is not in danger.
On the evening of August 10, a MiG-29 fighter jet was lost during a combat mission in Odesa Oblast. The pilot successfully ejected and was evacuated to a medical facility; the causes of the incident are being established.
Dimitar Stoyanov stated that the aircraft are needed only as a source of spare parts. The opposition accused the government of trying to pit Bulgaria's security against support for Ukraine.
Deputy Minister of Defense of Poland stated that Ukraine provided a concrete proposal to exchange MiG-29 fighter jets for drones. A decision is expected within a maximum of a few weeks.
Polish military were unable to intercept the Russian Kh-101 cruise missile due to a legislative requirement for visual identification of the target. The missile flew about 100 km deep into the country and exploded in the Lublin Voivodeship.
Bulgaria is considering the purchase of used F-16s or Gripens due to delays in new aircraft. Defense Express warns of potential competition for aircraft for Ukraine.
Poland and Ukraine are discussing the transfer of MiG-29 fighters, but the technical condition of the aircraft is unsatisfactory. The decision depends on agreements regarding repairs and funding.
Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz stated that negotiations with Ukraine are ongoing, but time is running out. In exchange for the aircraft, Warsaw wants to obtain cooperation in the production of drones.
Russian military and analysts have begun to complain about the high accuracy of the new American AGM-188A Rusty Dagger cruise missiles. These missiles are likely being used by the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
One of the NATO allies has approached Poland regarding MiG-29 fighters. Deputy Minister of Defence Paweł Zalewski confirmed this, emphasizing the priority of negotiations with Ukraine.