# airspace (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover airspace. Page: Feed: --- ## [Russian 'double-tap' strike on shopping center in Ukraine kills 14, wounds 120](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-906217) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ "Attacks like these are nothing less than terrorist acts," Zelensky said on Telegram, urging the world to hold Russia to account. ## [Ukraine and Israel are fighting different wars, but face the same dangerous reality - opinion](https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-905993) _2026-08-21 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ For Ukrainians, independence is no longer a historical concept or a date on the calendar. It is something our people defend every day – in the trenches, in our cities, in hospitals and schools... ## [Swedish Gripens Conduct Unusual Night Mission with NATO Tanker](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/21/swedish-gripens-conduct-unusual-night-mission-with-nato-tanker/) _2026-08-21 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ The busy activity observed over the Baltic region yesterday also included an unusual Swedish Air Force mission involving three JAS 39C Gripens from the Blekinge Air Force Wing (F 17) at Ronneby-Kallinge. The three aircraft — Saab JAS 39C Gripen (reg. 39221 – c/s SVF47; reg. 39224 – c/s SVF48 andreg. 39218 – c/s SVF49) \[…\] ## [Ukraine, Israel ‘fighting against same axis of evil,’ Ukrainian ambassador tells ‘Post’ - interview](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-906149) _2026-08-20 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Yevgen Korniychuk thanked Israel for its support for Ukraine in its struggle for “independence and peace and prosperity,” citing polls showing that over 85% of Israelis support Ukraine in its war. ## [NATO Air Activity Remains Intense Over the Baltic as Eastern-Flank Operations Continue](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/20/nato-air-activity-remains-intense-over-the-baltic-as-eastern-flank-operations-continue/) _2026-08-20 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ Another intense day is unfolding over the Baltic and eastern Poland, with NATO surveillance, electronic warfare, maritime patrol and tanker aircraft operating simultaneously across the region. Coming just two days after the large NATO air operation near Kaliningrad, today’s activity suggests that the unusually high level of allied presence was not simply an isolated event. \[…\] ## [Moscow's fuel stations limit sales amid shortages linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on refineries](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-906024) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Russian authorities have banned exports of gasoline and diesel, eased fuel quality requirements and began importing petroleum products. ## [Kim Jong Un's sister denies Zelensky's claim of additional North Korean troops deployment to Russia](https://www.jpost.com/international/article-906021) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ North Korea sent an estimated 14,000 soldiers to Russia's Kursk Region in 2024, under a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty agreed during Russian President Vladimir Putin's June 2024 visit to ## [Russia's Putin orders government to help rebuild warehouses destroyed in Ukrainian attacks](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-906020) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Putin said the economy was growing modestly despite external pressure, a reference to Western sanctions, and despite Ukrainian attacks on industrial and infrastructure facilities. ## [Russia and Ukraine swap 103 prisoners of war each](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-906017) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Ukraine's military intelligence head Oleh Ivashchenko said that another exchange was expected before the end of the month. ## [US EA-37B Flies First Operational Mission from Souda Bay, Focusing on Kaliningrad’s Electromagnetic Environment](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/19/us-ea-37b-flies-first-operational-mission-from-souda-bay-focusing-on-kaliningrads-electromagnetic-environment/) _2026-08-19 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ A US Air Force EA-37B Compass Call has conducted its first operational mission since its deployment to Souda Bay, flying today from Crete to Powidz in Poland before spending about two hours orbiting west of Kaliningrad. The aircraft then returned directly to Souda Bay, in a mission that brought the USAF’s newest electronic warfare platform \[…\] ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lQlD0d5Dsuig) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Ousted Ukraine defense chief Fedorov calls for wartime elections in challenge to Zelensky](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-905934) _2026-08-19 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ While Fedorov did not say in his address that he would compete in any election, a recent poll indicated the ex-minister would comfortably beat Zelensky in a runoff vote. ## [NATO massed a large air package near Kaliningrad in an unusually complex Baltic operation](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/18/nato-massed-a-large-air-package-near-kaliningrad-in-an-unusually-complex-baltic-operation/) _2026-08-18 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ NATO assembled an unusually large and diverse group of air assets over Poland and the Baltic region today, operating close to Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave. U.S. and Norwegian fighters, an E-3A AWACS, an EA-37B, multiple tankers and other support platforms were active simultaneously, alongside Polish ground forces. The scale and composition of the activity points to \[…\] ## [Russia embassy warns Britain of 'consequences' for providing drones to Ukraine used to attack](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-905865) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Russia's embassy in London was responding to a report in the Times newspaper on Saturday which said British-made drones had been used for long-range strikes against Russia for the first time. ## [Moldova's foreign ministry condemns violation of airspace, explosion of aerial object](https://www.jpost.com/international/article-905827) _2026-08-18 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ "This incident constitutes a serious violation of the sovereignty of the Republic of Moldova and poses a direct risk to the safety of our citizens," the ministry stated. ## [Russian opposition politician sentenced to 11 years for condemning Ukraine war](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-905811) _2026-08-17 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of Russia’s liberal Yabloko party, was sentenced to 11 years and one month for criticizing the Ukraine war. ## [Two cruise ships enter Taranto naval base as Mediterranean Games raise a new security question](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/17/two-cruise-ships-enter-taranto-naval-base-as-mediterranean-games-raise-a-new-security-question/) _2026-08-17 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ Two cruise ships have now arrived at Taranto’s naval base, where they will accommodate thousands of athletes and delegations for the Mediterranean Games, which open on August 21. The unusual choice places a floating athletes’ village inside the Mar Grande naval station, the main base of the Italian Navy. With the Games only days away, \[…\] ## [EU planning to expand sanctions against Russia, foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas says](https://www.jpost.com/international/internationalrussia-ukraine-war/article-905730) _2026-08-17 · JPost.com - Ukraine-Russia War_ "For autumn, I am putting forward the most far-reaching sanctions listings since the start of the war," she told the German daily newspaper, Die Welt. ## [Spanish F-18 Shoots Down Drone Over Romania, Extending a New NATO Air-Defense Pattern](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/16/spanish-f-18-shoots-down-drone-over-romania-extending-a-new-nato-air-defense-pattern/) _2026-08-16 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ A Spanish Air Force F-18 shot down a drone over southeastern Romania early today after it entered Romanian airspace from the direction of Moldova. NATO said the aircraft appears to have been Russian, although its origin remains under investigation. The incident is the latest in a series of drone incursions affecting NATO airspace across Eastern \[…\] ## [Italian Eurofighter Shoots Down Drone Over Latvia, Marking a New Step for NATO Air Defence](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/14/italian-eurofighter-shoots-down-drone-over-latvia-marking-a-new-step-for-nato-air-defence/) _2026-08-14 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ An Italian Eurofighter has shot down an unmanned aircraft over Latvia today after the drone entered NATO airspace from the direction of Russian territory. The aircraft had scrambled from Šiauliai, Lithuania, together with a second Italian Eurofighter and two Turkish F-16s from Estonia. The engagement marks a significant first for Italy’s fighter force and highlights \[…\] ## [Italian KC-767A Returns From Taif as Saudi Detachment Remains Fully Active](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/13/italian-kc-767a-returns-from-taif-as-saudi-detachment-remains-fully-active/) _2026-08-13 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ An Italian Air Force Boeing KC-767A (reg. MM62226 c/s IAM1432) returned to Pratica di Mare this evening after flying to Taif, Saudi Arabia, earlier today. The aircraft had departed Italy in the morning and reached Taif in the early afternoon. Its return confirms that the Italian deployment in Saudi Arabia remains active, with several aircraft \[…\] ## [Play Both Sides Of The Lie (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ULSzRPTlZdPA) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Two operatives, one manufactured war — uncover the Complete Truth after both campaigns. ## [Turkish Navy P-72MPA Returns to the Northern Aegean, Staying Outside Greek Airspace](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/12/turkish-navy-p-72mpa-returns-to-the-northern-aegean-staying-outside-greek-airspace/) _2026-08-12 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ A Turkish Navy ATR P-72MPA (reg. TCB754 – c/s TURNA01), carried out a maritime patrol mission over the Aegean today, marking a return of an activity that had been largely absent from our tracking in recent weeks. The aircraft entered the Greek FIR but remained outside Greek sovereign airspace before returning to Turkey and landing \[…\] ## [RAF Moves Toward New Jet Trainer Competition, Opening Another Door for Leonardo’s M-346](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/10/raf-moves-toward-new-jet-trainer-competition-opening-another-door-for-leonardos-m-346/) _2026-08-10 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ The Royal Air Force is moving closer to a competition for a new advanced jet trainer to replace its ageing Hawk fleet, potentially opening another major opportunity for Leonardo’s M-346 Master. With the Hawk replacement becoming increasingly urgent, the Italian trainer enters the British contest with a growing international user base, fresh orders from Canada \[…\] ## [Greek AH-64D Apaches could deploy to UAE as Athens expands its role in Gulf air defence](https://www.itamilradar.com/2026/08/09/greek-ah-64d-apaches-could-deploy-to-uae-as-athens-expands-its-role-in-gulf-air-defence/) _2026-08-09 · itamilradar · itamilradar_ Greece is considering sending two AH-64D Apache attack helicopters and their crews to the United Arab Emirates, according to recent Greek reporting. The deployment would support the protection of UAE bases and critical infrastructure against drone threats, while giving the Hellenic Army valuable operational experience in a region already exposed to Iranian missile and UAV \[…\] ## [Comparing AI Models on an Aviation Briefing Task](https://heavymeta.org/2026/07/18/briefing-model-comparison.html) _2026-07-18 · John Wiseman · heavymeta.org_ I have a collection of prompts and tools that I give to LLMs to generate daily aviation briefings. The briefings are supposed to be a summary of everything interesting that’s happened in the air in the past several hours, either globally or in a region of interest. The briefings should contextualize aircraft activity in terms of behavioral analysis, historical patterns, geography and current… ## [Middle East Airspace, February 28 – March 4, 2026](https://heavymeta.org/2026/03/04/middle-east-airspace-multiday.html) _2026-03-04 · John Wiseman · heavymeta.org_ Middle East Airspace, February 28 – March 4, 2026 Aircraft tracked via ADS-B over 10 countries from February 28 through March 4, 2026. Charts show unique aircraft per hour, combining data from ADS-B Exchange and airplanes.live. This is an updated version of an earlier post that covered just the day of February 28. By John Wiseman Coverage area Iran Iranian aviation collapsed within an hour… ## [Middle East Airspace on February 28, 2026](https://heavymeta.org/2026/03/02/middle-east-airspace.html) _2026-03-02 · John Wiseman · heavymeta.org_ Middle East Airspace, February 28, 2026 Aircraft tracked via ADS-B over 10 countries on February 28, 2026, the day strikes on Iran began. Charts show unique aircraft per 15-minute interval, combining data from ADS-B Exchange and airplanes.live. By John Wiseman Coverage area Iran ADS-B aircraft over Iran — 15-min intervals, UTC Israel ADS-B aircraft over Israel — 15-min intervals, UTC… ## [Embedding the Sky](https://heavymeta.org/2026/02/27/embedding-the-sky.html) _2026-02-27 · John Wiseman · heavymeta.org_ Two projects at the intersection of geospatial data and AI. First, a semantic search engine for aerial imagery, fine-tuned on OpenStreetMap-tagged data. Second, WARP—a custom neural model that learns embeddings of aircraft flight trajectories, trained on roughly a million aircraft tracks. Given any flight path, WARP can instantly retrieve the most similar trajectories from history. It enables…