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Over 4.5 years. 445,000+ threats destroyed. Zero surrender. On Ukraine's Air Forces Day, we honor every pilot, air defense crew, radar team, and engineer who kept our skies from falling. The sky is still ours. 🇺🇦✈️

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Evgeniy Khmara, Acting Minister of Defence: Today is Air Force Day in the Armed Forces of Ukraine. From the first days of the full-scale war, Russia wanted free use of Ukraine's skies to strike our people. It failed, because our aviation and air defence did not let the enemy do it. The Air Force shielded the sky. Since 24 February 2022, Ukrainian air defence has destroyed over 445,000 aerial targets. Among them: Kinzhal and Kalibr missiles, Kh-101s, Iskander-M ballistic missiles, tens of thousands of Shaheds, reconnaissance UAVs, Lancets and other enemy drones. Over four years of full-scale war, Air Force aviation has flown more than 38,000 sorties and destroyed over 12,000 enemy air attack assets: aircraft, helicopters, missiles and drones. These are not just numbers. These are cities protected. Lives saved. Threats destroyed. And this is the strength of the people who hold Ukraine's sky. Pilots. Engineers. Technicians. Radar troops. All our aircrews and firing crews. Every day you repel attacks and master the most advanced equipment, from Raven to Patriot, from MiG-29 to F-16. Defending the sky, sadly, comes at the cost of losses. We remember every man and woman who gave their life for Ukraine's sky. We are working to give you more modern weapons. More technology. More capability to shoot down targets, save lives and strike the enemy. Thank you for your service and your results. May the number of landings always equal the number of take-offs.

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70,743 views • 1 month ago

Every year, on the first Sunday of August, we congratulate our warriors of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on their professional holiday and thank them for their protection. We thank our pilots, air defense personnel, mobile fire groups, anti-aircraft gunners, radio engineering units, engineers, and everyone who does their part to make Ukraine stronger. Thousands of combat sorties, thousands of targets intercepted, and thanks to that, thousands of lives protected. Over the years of the war, our Air Force has grown significantly stronger. We have received modern combat aircraft and effective air defense systems. There are still not enough of these systems to protect our entire sky from Russian missiles, but today Ukraine's air shield is already one of the strongest in Europe. And that is thanks to the professionalism and experience of our warriors, who have proven it time and again by intercepting even the most challenging targets despite shortages of one type of equipment or another. I thank every man and woman who defends our skies and does everything every day to keep Ukrainians safe. And we will always honor the memory of all those who gave their lives defending Ukraine. Eternal memory to the heroes. Glory to our warriors! Glory to Ukraine!

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286,957 views • 1 month ago

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Defense of Ukraine

93,012 views • 22 days ago

I want to express gratitude to our air defense warriors—every individual in the various types and branches of our forces who protect our skies. Every night and every day, they intercept Russian Shahed drones and missiles. This morning, they successfully shot down a Russian ballistic missile. Every success like this saves lives. Ukraine is deeply grateful to all our partners who provide interceptor missiles and air defense systems. We are currently working to secure additional supplies—missiles, defense systems, and everything necessary to strengthen our mobile fire groups. Our strategic goal is to reach a practical level of cooperation with our partners that allows us to produce the air defense systems and interceptor missiles we need here in Ukraine. I am grateful to everyone who helps us.

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288,003 views • 1 year ago

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115,169 views • 9 months ago

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262,873 views • 1 year ago

Today, 🇷🇺 terrorists hit Zaporizhzhia again - an ordinary building was hit, a church and a residential building were damaged… As of now, unfortunately, it is known that there are dead... there are wounded. My condolences to the families and friends who have lost their loved ones. Every day, every week, we work to ensure that our defenders of the sky have more air defense systems and missiles for them. Tomorrow I will continue this work, trying my best to provide more protection for the sky. Our entire territory needs much more air defense systems than we have now. Step by step, we are turning this "much more" into concrete capabilities of 🇺🇦 Air Force, our anti-aircraft gunners, our mobile firing brigades. We are also preparing more specifics on modern fighters for our warriors: I have no doubt that F-16s will be in our skies. I thank everyone who helps us protect people from 🇷🇺 terror! Thank you to everyone who shares our aspiration for the complete liberation of 🇺🇦 land from the occupier!

Today, 🇷🇺 terrorists hit Zaporizhzhia again - an ordinary building was hit, a church and a residential building were damaged… As of now, unfortunately, it is known that there are dead... there are wounded. My condolences to the families and friends who have lost their loved ones. Every day, every week, we work to ensure that our defenders of the sky have more air defense systems and missiles for them. Tomorrow I will continue this work, trying my best to provide more protection for the sky. Our entire territory needs much more air defense systems than we have now. Step by step, we are turning this "much more" into concrete capabilities of 🇺🇦 Air Force, our anti-aircraft gunners, our mobile firing brigades. We are also preparing more specifics on modern fighters for our warriors: I have no doubt that F-16s will be in our skies. I thank everyone who helps us protect people from 🇷🇺 terror! Thank you to everyone who shares our aspiration for the complete liberation of 🇺🇦 land from the occupier!

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

1,056,140 views • 3 years ago

Russia has launched over 330 missiles of various types and approximately 600 combat drones at Ukrainian cities since the beginning of the year. To withstand such terrorist pressure, a sufficiently strong air shield is required. And this is the type of air shield we are building with our partners. We must ensure Ukraine's control over its skies, which is also critical to ensuring security on the ground—from frontline positions to hospitals and schools in the rear. Air defense and electronic warfare are our top priorities. Russian terror must be defeated—this is achievable. UNITED24 Media

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629,257 views • 2 years ago

💥 Ukrainian hackers hacked the Crimean TV channel 24! Today, on the day of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces, they took over the broadcast of the Russian TV channel “Crimea 24.” On the occupiers' screens, instead of propaganda, there appeared a genuine greeting to our Air Assault Forces warriors — those who break the enemy's defense lines every day just as hackers break their “untouchability.” @kyriienko_press

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372,342 views • 9 months ago

✈️🇮🇱 BEAUTIFUL: FROM THE SKIES OVER TEHRAN Israeli Air Force pilots operating above Iran delivered a message ahead of Shabbat: “We are working around the clock to neutralize threats to our nation… and wish the people of Israel a safe and peaceful Shabbat.” Strength. Precision. Commitment.

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Mossad Commentary

43,035 views • 5 months ago

We continue to consolidate our partners to make 🇺🇦 air defense as effective as possible. 🇷🇺 terror must be defeated every day and every night, in every region of 🇺🇦, in the skies of every Ukrainian city and village. When any attack by 🇷🇺 terrorists ends in failure for the terrorists, their defeats will become a source of our long-term security. Now, in 🇺🇦, on our land, in our sky, it is being decided whether freedom and civilization will retain global leadership in this century. Decided by us, together with 🇺🇸, together with Europe, together with all our allies and partners. I thank everyone in the world who helps us!

We continue to consolidate our partners to make 🇺🇦 air defense as effective as possible. 🇷🇺 terror must be defeated every day and every night, in every region of 🇺🇦, in the skies of every Ukrainian city and village. When any attack by 🇷🇺 terrorists ends in failure for the terrorists, their defeats will become a source of our long-term security. Now, in 🇺🇦, on our land, in our sky, it is being decided whether freedom and civilization will retain global leadership in this century. Decided by us, together with 🇺🇸, together with Europe, together with all our allies and partners. I thank everyone in the world who helps us!

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749,474 views • 3 years ago

Russia has destroyed over 250,000 homes in Ukraine. Behind each house and apartment is a story of love, memory, and hope for the future – everything Russia seeks to erase. This is not just an attack on our buildings, but on our very essence as a people. Every day, Ukraine’s defenders keep shielding our homes from continued Russia's aggression. Ukraine needs modern air defense systems to better protect our skies and save human lives. And most importantly, we need the support of our partners to achieve a just and lasting peace. #SupportUkraine

Russia has destroyed over 250,000 homes in Ukraine. Behind each house and apartment is a story of love, memory, and hope for the future – everything Russia seeks to erase. This is not just an attack on our buildings, but on our very essence as a people. Every day, Ukraine’s defenders keep shielding our homes from continued Russia's aggression. Ukraine needs modern air defense systems to better protect our skies and save human lives. And most importantly, we need the support of our partners to achieve a just and lasting peace. #SupportUkraine

MFA of Ukraine 🇺🇦

74,986 views • 1 year ago

Overall, in July, all our units on the front eliminated 30,272 Russians – specifically using drones. This figure includes both killed and badly wounded. And this figure includes only cases for which there is clear video evidence. So the trend on the front remains unchanged. Every month, the Russians lose about 30,000 troops. Our army and all units of Ukraine’s Defense and Security Forces will have even more drones. I thank everyone who defends Ukraine and our people, and everyone who helps us with air defense missiles! Air defense is the top priority. It is important that our partners hear Ukraine and know that every package for our air defense truly protects lives.

Overall, in July, all our units on the front eliminated 30,272 Russians – specifically using drones. This figure includes both killed and badly wounded. And this figure includes only cases for which there is clear video evidence. So the trend on the front remains unchanged. Every month, the Russians lose about 30,000 troops. Our army and all units of Ukraine’s Defense and Security Forces will have even more drones. I thank everyone who defends Ukraine and our people, and everyone who helps us with air defense missiles! Air defense is the top priority. It is important that our partners hear Ukraine and know that every package for our air defense truly protects lives.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

378,006 views • 1 month ago

I am grateful to our warriors for downing three Russian “Su” aircraft over our Kherson region today in Ukraine's south. This is the result of our Air Forces, specifically the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade of Odesa. Thank you, warriors! Every Russian pilot must know that every Russian murderer will get our response, and none of them will escape justice.

I am grateful to our warriors for downing three Russian “Su” aircraft over our Kherson region today in Ukraine's south. This is the result of our Air Forces, specifically the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade of Odesa. Thank you, warriors! Every Russian pilot must know that every Russian murderer will get our response, and none of them will escape justice.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

814,159 views • 2 years ago

🇺🇦 🇺🇦✈️ Eastern front — a Ukrainian Air Force MIG-29 fighter jet is launching two AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missiles toward Russian occupiers’ positions 🚀 These missiles are used on the following principle — they are fired without entering the enemy’s air-defense engagement zone, at which point the HARM autonomously searches for a radar-emitting device (that is, we are talking about a radar, or a mobile air-defense complex on which the radar is mounted — this can be a Buk-M-1/2/3; Tor-M1/2; Pantsir-S1; Strela-10) within a 50–60 km radius and independently heads to destroy it.

🇺🇦 🇺🇦✈️ Eastern front — a Ukrainian Air Force MIG-29 fighter jet is launching two AGM-88 HARM anti-radiation missiles toward Russian occupiers’ positions 🚀 These missiles are used on the following principle — they are fired without entering the enemy’s air-defense engagement zone, at which point the HARM autonomously searches for a radar-emitting device (that is, we are talking about a radar, or a mobile air-defense complex on which the radar is mounted — this can be a Buk-M-1/2/3; Tor-M1/2; Pantsir-S1; Strela-10) within a 50–60 km radius and independently heads to destroy it.

NSTRIKE

57,864 views • 9 months ago

🔥 8 air defense systems hit by the 412th Nemesis Brigade (USF) over a month Over the past month, on key фронт directions, operators of the Asgard Battalion within the 412th Nemesis Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) hit 8 enemy air defense systems: two Tor-M2, two Buk-M1, one Tor-M1, one Buk-M3, one Strela-10, and a rare, modern radar of the S-350 “Vityaz” surface-to-air missile system. The 50N6E multifunction radar is a key element of the S-350 medium-range air defense system. It can automatically detect up to a hundred aerial targets at once and track up to 8 targets for engagement. The estimated cost of this air defense system is about $130 million. Therefore, the total value of the 8 enemy air defense systems hit and destroyed over the month by operators of the 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade Nemesis (USF) exceeds $250 million. The 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade Nemesis systematically works to eliminate enemy air defense assets and inflicts multi-million-dollar losses, weakening the enemy’s military potential. Overall, the unit has more than fifty hit and destroyed launchers and radar systems of the occupiers’ air defense complexes. USF: One step ahead!

🔥 8 air defense systems hit by the 412th Nemesis Brigade (USF) over a month Over the past month, on key фронт directions, operators of the Asgard Battalion within the 412th Nemesis Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) hit 8 enemy air defense systems: two Tor-M2, two Buk-M1, one Tor-M1, one Buk-M3, one Strela-10, and a rare, modern radar of the S-350 “Vityaz” surface-to-air missile system. The 50N6E multifunction radar is a key element of the S-350 medium-range air defense system. It can automatically detect up to a hundred aerial targets at once and track up to 8 targets for engagement. The estimated cost of this air defense system is about $130 million. Therefore, the total value of the 8 enemy air defense systems hit and destroyed over the month by operators of the 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade Nemesis (USF) exceeds $250 million. The 412th Separate Unmanned Systems Brigade Nemesis systematically works to eliminate enemy air defense assets and inflicts multi-million-dollar losses, weakening the enemy’s military potential. Overall, the unit has more than fifty hit and destroyed launchers and radar systems of the occupiers’ air defense complexes. USF: One step ahead!

🇺🇦 Unmanned Systems Forces

75,177 views • 7 months ago

I am grateful to our Air Force and everyone who protects our skies. This week, we have good results. Seven Russian combat aircraft, known as "Su," were shot down in one week. I thank our warriors for their precision. One of our state's primary goals this year is to protect the sky and our frontline positions from Russian air and missile strikes.

I am grateful to our Air Force and everyone who protects our skies. This week, we have good results. Seven Russian combat aircraft, known as "Su," were shot down in one week. I thank our warriors for their precision. One of our state's primary goals this year is to protect the sky and our frontline positions from Russian air and missile strikes.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

449,010 views • 2 years ago