Ukraine's SBU and army reportedly struck the Khanskaya air base, 300 kilometers from the border, on August 3, destroying two elite Su-35 fighter jets, two training aircraft, and large fuel reserves, while also crippling radars in Crimea.
A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet has reportedly won its first aerial combat against a Russian Su-35, according to the US Joint Chiefs of Staff. The exact circumstances of the confrontation remain unknown.
The Ukrainian army has published a video showing the burning wreckage of a Russian Su-35 fighter jet, which the Ukrainian Air Force reportedly shot down on July 8 over the eastern front.
A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet has reportedly shot down a Russian Su-35 for the first time, an event that analysts are considering could significantly impact the course of the war and potentially reduce the number of bombs dropped on Ukrainian cities.
Iran is set to acquire 48 powerful Russian Su-35 fighter jets, with reports indicating that the factory producing them has already completed the first 20 aircraft.
Ukrainian drones attacked Russian oil depots and tankers in two regions, causing fires and power outages, following earlier Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, the NATO summit was marked by diplomatic incidents, including a personalized revolver gifted by Erdogan to a Belgian politician and a much-touted but cringeworthy meeting involving Trump.
Portuguese F-16 jets, operating as part of a NATO mission, intercepted Russian An-12 transport and Su-35 fighter aircraft over the Baltic Sea, marking another incident of non-compliance with international flight regulations.
The top US general has confirmed that an F-16 fighter jet shot down an Su-35 for the first time in history. This marks a significant event in aerial combat.
The Palm Beach International Airport in Florida has been officially renamed the Donald J. Trump International Airport. This renaming follows various discussions and updates from Trump on international matters, including US moves in the Gulf and F-35s for Turkey.
The United States conducted a new wave of extensive strikes against dozens of targets in Iran and reimposed oil sanctions in response to Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. This escalation led to a rise in oil prices and a promise of a 'decisive' response from Tehran.
Russia is set to continue supplying Yak-130 and Su-35 aircraft to Iran under an existing contract, with deliveries expected to last until at least 2026.