Over the past week, Ukraine’s air defense has downed more than 500 russian aerial threats, according to the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Between January 13 and 19, Ukrainian defenders intercepted:
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- 33 missiles of various types,
- Over 300 Shahed attack drones,
- 72 reconnaissance UAVs,
- 106 other UAVs.
During the same period, Ukrainian tactical aviation conducted more than 20 sorties for fighter cover, combat operations, and air support for ground forces.
"Air Force pilots carried out multiple airstrikes on enemy positions using various bombs and missiles, targeting command posts, equipment concentrations, personnel, and ammunition depots," the statement reads.
Additionally, the Combined Arms Rifle Brigade of the Air Force destroyed 186 targets using FPV drones and carried out 33 successful aerial munition drops. Ukrainian forces eliminated 78 occupiers and destroyed one tank, one infantry fighting vehicle, and five armored vehicles.
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