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Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Ukraine Strikes Russian Fighter Jet Airbase in Precision Aerial Attack
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Ukrainian drone strike targeted a warehouse in Russia that stored fighter jets, bombs and other military assets, Ukraine's General Staff has said. The Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia's Voronezh Oblast was struck overnight, and imagery shared on social media showed the fiery aftermath of the attacks. Newsweek has contacted the Russian Defense Ministry for comment. This image from May 9, 2021 from Moscow shows Russian Sukhoi Su-35S fighter aircrafts, Su-34 military fighter jets and Su-30SM jet fighters, some models of which were in a Voronezh airfield targeted by Ukrainian drones... This image from May 9, 2021 from Moscow shows Russian Sukhoi Su-35S fighter aircrafts, Su-34 military fighter jets and Su-30SM jet fighters, some models of which were in a Voronezh airfield targeted by Ukrainian drones on July 5, 2025. MoreWhy It Matters As Russian increases its drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, Friday night's attacks by Ukraine on the Voronezh airfield, and several other Russian regions, show its intent to diminish Moscow's ability to conduct airstrikes. What To Know Kyiv said it targeted the Borisoglebsk airfield, which hosts Sukhoi Su-34, Su-35S, and Su-30SM jets that Russia uses in its airstrikes against Ukraine. Residents in the Voronezh area reported up to 10 explosions around 2 a.m. and NASA Fire Information for Resource Management System (FIRMS) detected a fire near the airfield, independent Russian independent outlet Astra reported. Russian Telegram channels report an attack on a Russian airfield in Borisoglebsk and Progress plant in Cheboksary where EW components are made. — Anton Gerashchenko (@Gerashchenko_en) July 5, 2025 Ukraine conducted a broader overnight drone campaign across Russia, with explosions and fires reported in at least six regions, although Russian authorities emphasized the number of devices it had intercepted, rather than damage caused. The governor of the Voronezh Oblast said several drones had been destroyed, while in the neighboring Smolensk oblast, three drones were downed, according to authorities. The Russian Defense Ministry said that, over three hours, 42 drones were intercepted in regions close to the border, Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk. Explosions were also heard in Cheboksary, in the Chuvash Republic, where video shared online showed a fire at an industrial site, according to Astra, which said components for electronic warfare [EW] are made. It comes a night after what Ukraine described as Russia's largest air attack of the war across southern and central parts of the country, which killed a woman and left tens of thousands without electricity. What People Are Saying Anton Gerashchenko, former Ukrainian internal affairs adviser, on X, formerly Twitter: "Russian Telegram channels report an attack on a Russian airfield in Borisoglebsk and Progress plant in Cheboksary where EW components are made." Ukraine's General Staff said the strikes came as it takes "all necessary measures to undermine the potential of the Russian occupiers to strike civilian infrastructure and compel Russia to end its armed aggression." What Happens Next With no peace deal in site and faced by a U.S. pause on weapons provided to Kyiv, Ukraine is likely to continue its drone strikes on Russian territory. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Donald Trump, who said he "didn't make any progress" on ending the war.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukrainian F-16 Scores Air-To-Air Kill For The First Time
The Ukrainian Air Force has, for the first time, used a Lockheed Martin F-16 to shoot down a Russian aircraft, specifically a Sukhoi Su-35S fighter-bomber, according to a report from the Kyiv Post. The engagement occurred on June 7 near the town of Korenevo in the Kursk region of Russia and allegedly involved support from a Saab 340 airborne early warning and control plane, also a new entrant in the UAF's fleet. The Russian pilot successfully ejected before their plane was shot down. F-16s, advanced NATO fighter jets, first started arriving in the besieged country in August 2024 after a protracted political campaign to acquire them to replace Ukraine's aging Soviet-era fighter fleet. Much of the analysis at the time noted that F-16s would alter the balance of power in the air, making it much more difficult for Russia to strike with impunity. The fighter's first air-to-air kill in the war would seem to validate that theory. Read more: These Are The Cars Our Readers Wish Would Depreciate Faster The specific fighter in the sortie was an F-16AM originally from the Netherlands, which has given 24 such planes to Ukraine. The Royal Netherlands Air Force doesn't particularly need the fighters anymore, since it fully retired F-16s out of its fleet in September 2024 (replaced entirely by Lockheed Martin F-35s). These Dutch planes are old, first deployed in 1979, although they did receive upgrades in the meantime. Still, they're a sight better than the archaic Soviet-made MiG-29s that Ukraine had been flying up until now. Over half of that fleet has been destroyed by more modern Russian systems since the start of the full-scale invasion. By contrast, the Su-35 was first deployed in 2012 and is considered to be a "fourth-and-a-half-generation" fighter, more advanced than Cold War planes but not quite up to par with the ultra-modern F-35. A derivation of the earlier Su-27, it features vastly upgraded avionics and better maneuverability than its predecessor. It is still in production as one of the mainstays of the Russian Aerospace Forces. If hand-me-down F-16s from the 1970s can prove themselves to be a match for Russia's current-day fighters, that makes it much more difficult for the invading country to deploy its air assets into Ukraine. Worse for Russia's long-term prospects, it doesn't exactly bode well for a potential match-up between Su-35s and NATO's F-35s. Like all bullies, in trying to look tough, Russia might actually be showing just how weak it really is. Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
The Star
07-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Ukraine says it shot down Russian Su-35 fighter jet
FILE PHOTO: A Russian Sukhoi Su-35S jet fighter performs a flight during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File photo KYIV (Reuters) -Ukraine's air forces shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet on Saturday morning, the Ukrainian military said. "This morning, on June 7, 2025, as a result of a successful Air Force operation in the Kursk direction, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet was shot down," the military said on the Telegram messenger. It gave no more details. Russian forces have not yet commented on the matter while Reuters could not independently verify the report. Ukraine's security agency, the SBU, conducted a large drone attack on over 40 Russian military aircraft last week, damaging or destroying tens of Tu-95 and Tu-22 strategic bombers, which Russia uses to fire long-range missiles at Ukraine. (Reporting by Pavel PolityukEditing by Tomasz Janowski)
Straits Times
07-06-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Ukraine says it shot down Russian Su-35 fighter jet
FILE PHOTO: A Russian Sukhoi Su-35S jet fighter performs a flight during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File photo Ukraine says it shot down Russian Su-35 fighter jet KYIV - Ukraine's air forces shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet on Saturday morning, the Ukrainian military said. "This morning, on June 7, 2025, as a result of a successful Air Force operation in the Kursk direction, a Russian Su-35 fighter jet was shot down," the military said on the Telegram messenger. It gave no more details. Russian forces have not yet commented on the matter while Reuters could not independently verify the report. Ukraine's security agency, the SBU, conducted a large drone attack on over 40 Russian military aircraft last week, damaging or destroying tens of Tu-95 and Tu-22 strategic bombers, which Russia uses to fire long-range missiles at Ukraine. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
