The air defense of the Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed 2,332 air targets launched by the army of the Russian Federation during April.
Points of attention
- The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces demonstrated remarkable efficiency by destroying over 2,300 Russian missiles and drones in April 2025.
- Ukraine's Air Force conducted over 610 sorties, providing critical fighter cover and fire support to military targets, resulting in the successful interception of various Russian air targets.
- Notable Russian air targets neutralized included 38 Kh-101/Kh-55SM cruise missiles, 7 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, and a significant number of drones, underscoring Ukraine's air defense capabilities.
Ukrainian air defense destroyed over 2,300 Russian air targets in April
This was reported by the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In particular, the following were destroyed:
38 Kh-101/Kh-55SM cruise missiles;
7 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles;
13 Kalibr cruise missiles;
3 Iskander-K cruise missiles;
4 Kh-59/69 guided aircraft missiles;
1214 Shahed attack UAVs;
689 reconnaissance UAVs;
364 UAVs of other types.
During April, the Air Force aviation carried out over 610 sorties, including: about 330 for fighter air cover; over 200 for fire suppression and air support of troops.
In April, the aviation of the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 326 air targets, hitting command posts, logistical facilities, as well as places where enemy manpower and military equipment were concentrated.
