Russian Friendly Fire Downs Own Advanced Ka-52 Attack Helicopter

Russia changes tactics of Shahed strikes and increases use of jet-powered drones – photo

Russian forces are shifting from tactics of mass Shahed attacks to more selective attacks, and are increasingly using jet-powered modifications of these drones for strikes on Ukraine's rear areas.

Ukraine Downs Russian Su-35 Fighter Jet on Eastern Front

Ukraine's Air Force confirmed on Wednesday that it shot down a Russian Su-35 multirole fighter jet on the eastern front. The downing adds to mounting Russian aviation losses, with Moscow having lost 436 aircraft and 353 helicopters in its war against Ukraine, according to Ukraine's General Staff.

Ukraine says it downed Russian Su-35. Replacing it won’t be easy

Ukraine's Air Force says it shot down a Russian Su-35 multirole fighter on the eastern direction on 8 July.

Paranoid Putin moves air defences to Moscow after wave of drone attacks

Recent Ukrainian drone attacks crippled Moscow's oil refinery.

[Video] 🇷🇺❌🇺🇦 — WATCH: Russian Aerospace Forces conduct powerful air strikes across multiple [...]

— WATCH: Russian Aerospace Forces conduct powerful air strikes across multiple regions. Four FAB-500 guided glide bombs destroyed a UAV command post of the 117th Separate Mechanised Brigade near Rayskoye, DPR. A Kh-38ML missile struck a temporary deployment area of the 22nd Separate Mechanised Brigade near Udy, Kharkiv region. Two FAB-500 guided glide bombs destroyed a UAV command post of the 13th Operational Brigade (National Guard) near Krasnopolye, Sumy region.@IntelSlava

Russian nuclear bombers skirt NATO territory, pick up trail of Norwegian fighter jets

Norwegian F-35 fighter jets escorted Russian Tu-160 nuclear-capable bombers during a long-range training flight over the Barents and Norwegian Seas on Monday, June 22. The Russian aircraft flew through international airspace near NATO territory as part of what Moscow described as a scheduled 16-hour mission. The incident unfolded in the increasingly strategic Arctic region, where...

Russian nuclear-capable bombers patrol Arctic amid tensions with NATO (VIDEO)

Russian Tu-160 nuclear-capable strategic bombers have conducted a patrol flight over the Arctic amid tensions with NATO Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian air defenses down 483 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over past day — top brass

Russian air defenses down 483 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over past day — top brass

[Video] Vladimir Putin made a visit to the Gromov Flight Research Institute in Zhukovsky, Mosc [...]

Vladimir Putin made a visit to the Gromov Flight Research Institute in Zhukovsky, Moscow RegionThe President saw a number of state-of-the-art Russian aircraft, including:the MC-21-310 new-generation medium-range airliner powered by the PD-14 engine and equipped with a modern avionics suite;the SJ-100 airliner powered by the PD-8 engine - the model that accounts for over 10 percent of passenger air travel in Russia;the Il-114-300 turboprop aircraft, manufactured from Russian components with advanced materials employed.See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Talks on S-400 may unlock F-35 deal

Turkey and Russia are discussing a possible sale of the Russian-made S-400 air defense system to a third country, with Qatar and the United Arab Emirates identified in reports as potential destinations, a move that could clear the way for Turkey to regain access to American F-35 fighter jets.

'Another Russian air terrorist eliminated' — Ukraine downs Su-35

Ukrainian forces downed a Russian Su-35 multi-role fighter jet in the eastern direction, Ukraine's Air Force said on July 8.

UK fighter jets escort Russian aircraft away from carrier strike group: ‘Unsafe and unprofessional’

U.K. fighter jets intercepted and escorted a Russian aircraft away from a carrier strike group after it repeatedly flew close. On Monday, a Russian Tu-142 “Bear-F” maritime patrol craft, derived from the famous Tu-95 bomber, made repeated close passes at the strike group. During these passes, it dropped several sonobuoys, a listening device used to []

Russia: At least 30 Ukrainian drones shot down near Moscow

Russia: At least 30 Ukrainian drones shot down near Moscow

Russian T-72B3A with Arena-M spotted in Ukraine

A Russian tank fitted with the country’s signature radar-guided missile defense system has turned up again on the Ukrainian battlefield, this time firing from a hidden position rather than facing the enemy head on. Photographs published by Russian state media outlet RIA Novosti show a T-72B3A main battle tank equipped with the Arena-M active protection []

Russia’s Jet-Powered Geran Drones Can Now Outrun Ukraine’s Interceptors

Russia's jet-powered Geran drones — reaching 500 km/h — now outpace the interceptor UAVs Ukraine built to shoot down propeller-driven kamikaze attacks. Russia plans to raise jet-powered drones to 50 percent of its strike fleet, forcing Ukraine's defenses onto a more expensive tier they built to use sparingly.

Video Shows Russian Forces Destroying New US-Made MAAWLR Air Defense System in Ukraine

Russian troops have reportedly destroyed one of the newest American weapons operated by the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the special military operation zone. The target was a MAAWLR mobile short-range air defense missile system, which was struck by a drone operated by the 11th Army Guards Corps of the Sever Group of Forces in the Kharkiv region. New Air Defense System Reportedly Hit in Kharkiv Region According to Severny Veter Telegram channel, the MAAWLR system was first unveiled at the Air, Space Cyber Conference in the United States in the autumn of 2025. The system can be deployed either as a stationary installation or mounted on pickup trucks and trailers. The mobile version is designated MAAWLR, while the fixed variant is known as BRAWLR.

Military attacks kill civilians in Russia and Ukraine

Russian air defences have shot down at least 21 Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow over the course of the day, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says.

Russian Bombers Patrol Over Norwegian Sea

Footage released by the Russian Defense Ministry shows its strategic bombers carrying out what it described as a “scheduled” flight over international waters in the Norwegian and Barents Seas, with MiG-31 interceptor aircraft providing escort.

Turkey Set to Sell S-400 Systems to Gulf State

Turkey is expected to transfer its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems to a Gulf nation, according to the pro-government newspaper Hürriyet, although no official confirmation has been issued.

Britain F-35 fighters intercept Russian aircraft near NATO aircraft carrier in the Norwegian Sea

LONDON, July 06 (YPA) – The British Ministry of Defence announced that F-35 fighter jets intercepted a Russian reconnaissance aircraft that approached a NATO aircraft carrier group in the Norwegian Sea. In a statement, the ministry explained that the Russian Bere-F maritime patrol aircraft flew at low altitude several times near the task force led []

Volodymyr Zelensky orders brutal move in bid to cripple Vladimir Putin’s attacks

Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia is moving a significant part of its air defences to protect a handful of prime targets, including Moscow, as Ukraine’s long-range drones hammered sites

Kremlin says Russia is in touch with Turkey on fate of Russian S-400 missiles

MOSCOW, July 10 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia was in touch with Turkey about the fate of Russian S-400 missile systems which Ankara owns after a news outlet reported that Turkey was poised to transfer the air defence missiles to an unnamed Gulf country.Turkish news outlet Hurriyet reported earlier on Friday that Turkey could announce it would resell the S-400s to one of the Gulf nations as soon as today in order to persuade the United States to lift sanctions on Ankara.

Russian, Chinese Strategic Aviation Conduct Joint Patrol – Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber aircraft and Chinese H-6K strategic bombers conducted an air patrol over the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea, as well as over the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.

Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is moving air defenses to protect key targets like Moscow as Ukrainian drones hit deep inside the country.

Russia, China conduct six-hour joint air patrol in Asia-Pacific region

The Russian Aerospace Forces and the Air Force of China's People's Liberation Army have carried out a joint six-hour aerial patrol in the Asia-Pacific region, AzerNEWS reports, citing Russia's Ministry of Defense.