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F-16 pilot killed during Russia’s overnight massive air attack, Air Force says
A lieutenant colonel flying a U.S.-made F-16 fighter jet was killed during the overnight aerial strike while on duty, the Air Force said on June 29. Russia launched a “massive” missile and drone strike across Ukraine early on June 29, unleashing over 500 aerial targets, including various types of missiles and attack drones, according to […]
Trump Force One crew reveals what it’s like to operate the president’s iconic Boeing 757
The second season of Fox Nation’s “Art of the Surge” gives viewers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into Trump Force One, the signature Boeing 757-200 that carried the now-47th president from point A to point B during his high-stakes 2024 campaign. From the gleaming gold “TRUMP” lettering and dual engines to the American flag on its […]
Ukraine war latest: Ukraine shoots down nearly 500 drones, missiles in Russian record strike, Air Force says
Key developments on June 9: Ukraine shoots down nearly 500 drones, missiles in Russian record strike, Air Force says Ukraine begins new major prisoner exchange with Russia Russia claims offensive in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast aimed at creating ‘buffer zone,’ Ukraine denies reports of incursion Putin approves new naval strategy as Russia seeks to restore maritime power […]
Ukraine shoots down nearly 500 drones, missiles in Russian record strike, Air Force says
Ukraine’s Air Force said on June 9 that it intercepted a total of 479 Russian drones and missiles during a record-high wave of strikes overnight. According to the official statement, Russia launched 499 weapons, including 479 Shahed‑type attack drones and various decoy drones, four Kh‑47M2 “Kinzhal” air-launched ballistic missiles, 10 Kh‑101 cruise missiles, three Kh‑22 […]
Ukrainian drone attacks force airport shutdowns near Moscow, mayor says
Moscow’s two major airports temporarily suspended operations early on June 8 due to a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting the Russian capital and its surrounding regions, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported on Telegram. According to Sobyanin, air defense units began intercepting drones flying toward Moscow shortly after 4 a.m. Between 5:59 a.m. and 8:19 […]
Russia hits Ukraine with 206 drones, 9 missiles overnight, Air Force says
Russia attacked Ukraine with 206 Shahed combat drones and decoys, as well as nine missiles, overnight on June 7, Ukraine’s Air Force reported. Ukrainian air defenses shot down six Kh-59/69 cruise missiles launched by Russian tactical aircraft from the occupied part of Zaporizhzhia Oblast and one Iskander-K cruise missile launched from Russia’s Rostov region, according […]
Ukraine to deploy new units to counter Russian drone attacks, Air Force says
New air defense units will be established to counter Russia’s drone attacks on Ukraine, Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said in an interview with Ukrainska Pravda on June 2. Despite ongoing peace talks, Russia continues to reject calls for an unconditional ceasefire, intensifying drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, killing and injuring civilians. Overnight […]
Russia changes drone tactics to bypass Ukraine’s air defense, Air Force says
The Russian military has modified its tactics for launching attack drones against Ukraine in order to bypass air defenses, Ukraine’s Air Force spokesperson Yurii Ihnat said in an interview with RBC Ukraine published on May 27. Russia has been ramping up its drone production to launch ever-greater strikes against Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. The night […]
US tests launch of nuclear-capable ICBM Minuteman III in show of force
The U.S. Air Force conducted a routine launch of an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead on Wednesday morning, the military said. The LGM-30G Minuteman III missile was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California at 12:01 a.m. Pacific Time, the Air Force said. The unarmed missile, […]
‘Clearly, Ukraine is holding cards’ — economist on why US pressure won’t force Kyiv to concede
If Ukraine’s military resistance to Russia’s full-scale invasion stunned the world, its economic resilience in the face of a larger, better-equipped enemy is a lesser-known story of the war. A combination of rapid state expansion, prudent monetary policy, active civil society in Ukraine, and crucial external funding from foreign partners since 2022 have helped Kyiv […]
Ukraine loses Su-27 fighter jet repelling Russian drone attack, Air Force says
Ukraine has lost a Su-27 fighter jet while it was repelling a Russian drone attack and providing air support to ground troops on the morning of April 28, Ukraine’s Air Force reported. The pilot ejected and is receiving medical attention, according to the statement. The cause of the incident is under investigation. The Su-27, also […]