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Ukrainian Air Defenses Destroy Nearly 850 Aerial Threats in One Week

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The updated statistics shed light on the pressure put by russian long-range attacks and the effectiveness of Ukraine's countermeasures

Ukrainian air defense forces have destroyed 48 enemy missiles and almost 800 drones over the past week alone, according to a report by the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted on Telegram.

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More specifically, Ukraine’s Defense Forces shot down 841 aerial targets during the week, including:

  • 31 Kh-101/Kh-55SM cruise missiles;
  • 7 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles;
  • 6 Kalibr cruise missiles;
  • 4 Kh-59/Kh-69 guided air-launched missiles;
  • 442 Shahed-type attack UAVs;
  • 114 reconnaissance UAVs;
  • 237 other types of drones.

Throughout the week, Ukrainian Air Force units conducted around 160 sorties, including more than 90 escort missions and approximately 50 attack/air support deployments helping the forces on the ground.

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Ukrainian pilots launched dozens of airstrikes against enemy targets, using a variety of aerial bombs and missiles. These strikes targeted command posts, logistics hubs, and concentrations of enemy troops and equipment.

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