Russia has equipped its Shahed drones with infrared spotlights to blind the night vision equipment of Ukrainian pilots, according to the Ukrainian portal Militarnyi.
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Ukrainian Air Force Confirms Death of Major Oleksandr Borovyk in Zaporizhzhia
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced with deep sorrow the death of Major Oleksandr Mykolaiovych Borovyk, pilot of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade, during a combat mission in the Zaporizhzhia sector on September 11, 2025, at around 1:30 p.m.
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Ukrainian Pilot Destroys Seven Russian Targets Before Dying in Action
The President of Ukraine posthumously awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to F-16 pilot Maksym Ustymenko, who died during a nighttime combat mission.
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Ukrainian MiG-29 Pilot Records Destruction of Russian “Shahed” Drones
A MiG-29 fighter jet pilot from the Ukrainian Air Force, known by the callsign “Denfix”, has played a crucial role in defending Ukrainian airspace against Russian kamikaze drones, while simultaneously conducting ground strikes on enemy military positions.
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Ukrainian pilot shoots down 6 missiles in flight with F-16 fighter jet and sets historic record
A Ukrainian pilot achieved an unprecedented feat by shooting down six enemy missiles in a single flight with an F-16 fighter jet.
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