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Ukrainian MiG-29 fighter jet number 40 taking off from an airfield in camouflage livery

Loss of MiG-29 over Ukraine: Pilot Ejected During Intercept

Incidents 08/10/2026, 21:00
🔴 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
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Burning candle in a church candlestick against a blurred temple background — symbol of prayer and veneration of Protomartyr Stephen on his feast day, August 2

August 2 in Ukraine: Church Holiday Honoring the Protomartyr Stephen and Air Force Day

Culture 08/04/2026, 13:23
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
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Yuriy Ignat, Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, against a backdrop of fighter jets and North Korean missiles — discussing Russia’s new tactics and air defense shortages

North Korean missiles over Ukraine: Yuriy Ignat on Russia's new tactics and the air defense shortage

Politics 07/30/2026, 14:49
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. 🇺🇦🇵🇱
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