#Air Force

Poland scrambled its military aircraft and placed air defense on standby amid a massive strike by Russian long-range aviation on Ukraine. The Polish Armed Forces Joint Operations Command described the measures as preventive.

On August 27, in St. Petersburg, an Air Force officer of the Russian Federation, Sergey Sychkov, from the "Myrotvorets" database, reportedly died in a car explosion, according to media. Sources disagree on his rank and on the details of how the explosives were planted.

Colonel Yuriy Ignat stated that the missile shortage in Ukraine's air defense extends beyond Patriot to include ground and aviation platforms. On August 23, Zelenskyy discussed strengthening air defense with the leaders of Northern Europe.

Sweden has carried out its first launch of a Taurus KEPD-350 cruise missile from a Gripen C fighter. The video was released by the Air Force press office. Full integration of the weapon into the Gripen E is planned for 2033.

Poland's Rzeczpospolita assesses NATO's air activity near Kaliningrad as a test of readiness for a possible limited Russian strike, not merely exercises. U.S. intelligence warns of the risk of an attack on an alliance member in the coming years.

Ukrainian Air Force aviation commander Dyakiv confirmed that contracts for the supply of Gripen E and F-16 aircraft include production localization in Ukraine, although its implementation is postponed until the situation in the western regions stabilizes.

🇺🇦 The AFU has officially purchased a new air bomb called the 'Equalizer' to counter Russia's advantage in the sky. 🚀 The bomb was developed by DG Industry, costs 3 times less than the American JDAM, and flies up to 130 km. 📉 The enemy drops more than 300 KABs per day, so Ukraine has launched the production of dozens of similar models. 🔥 The number of strikes on Russia in 2026 has tripled; main targets are the oil sector and air defense. #Ukraine #AFU #Equalizer #MilitaryTechnology

🚨 The Ukrainian Air Force has changed the format of morning briefings. Yuriy Ignat, Head of the Air Force Communications Department, reported that data on the number of launched and intercepted Russian ballistic missiles will be concealed. 🔹 Details: Information about air threats in messengers remains the same, but censorship regarding ballistics is introduced in morning reports. 🔹 Reason: Security measures and adaptation to the enemy's tactics. 🔹 Statistics: In July, Russia used more than 450 missiles, almost 200 of which were ballistic. Yuriy Ignat also urged the media not to publish headlines like "Not a single missile was shot down," calling it work for propaganda. 🇺🇦🚀

🇸🇾 Revival of the Syrian Air Force: Su-22s Spotted over Idlib A video from August 10, 2026, showed two Su-22 fighters in the sky. Syrian military officials described this as a transition 'from fear to security'. Despite the collapse of the Assad regime in 2024 and Israel's 'Operation Bashan Arrow', part of the fleet survived. The Air Force is being restored at the Shayrat base. #Syria #Su22 #Military #Idlib #2026

🔴 Ukraine lost a MiG-29 fighter jet on the evening of August 10, 2026. The aircraft caught fire during a missile launch while intercepting targets. The pilot managed to eject and is alive, currently in a medical facility. The causes of the incident are under investigation. #Ukraine #AirForce #MiG29 #Aviation

On August 2, Ukraine celebrates two important holidays: a church holiday honoring the transfer of the relics of Saint Protomartyr Stephen, and a state holiday — Air Force Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 🕯️✈️ On this day, defenders of the sky are honored, and folk traditions related to the patron of horses and health are remembered. #Ukraine #Holiday #AirForce

Yuriy Ignat, Head of the Communications Department of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, confirmed Russia's use of North Korean KN-23 missiles against Ukraine. 🚀 The enemy is using a mixed tactic due to a lack of supplies, exploiting the shortage of interception means in the air defense. On the night of July 30, 9 ballistic missiles were fired, one of which fell in Poland. 🇺🇦🇵🇱

On the night of July 26, Russian military forces struck Kyiv with ballistic missiles. This was reported by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the Kyiv Military District. 🚨🇺🇦 #Kyiv #MissileStrike

A missile strike on the Kyiv region claimed the lives of six people. Yuriy Ignat warned that Russia has stockpiled missiles and urged strict reaction to alarms. The General Prosecutor's Office initiated cases after a hit on a range where a meeting was taking place. 🚨🇺🇦

On the night of July 18, Russia attacked Ukraine with 7 missiles and 90 drones. Air defenses shot down most targets, but hits were recorded in 19 locations. The attack continues, with enemy drones remaining in the sky 🚨🇺🇦