In January, the air defense of the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed 9,707 Russian air targets, including 79 missiles of various types.
Points of attention
- Ukrainian air defense demonstrated exceptional effectiveness by destroying 9,707 Russian air targets in January 2026.
- The air defense successfully neutralized different types of missiles and drones, showcasing their advanced capabilities.
- The Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted 614 air sorties to protect against enemy attacks, highlighting their proactive defense strategies.
Air defense destroyed 9,707 Russian air targets in January
In January 2026, the air defense destroyed 9,707 air targets.
In particular:
13 X-101 cruise missiles,
9 Kh-22/Kh-32 cruise missiles,
37 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles,
10 Kalibr cruise missiles,
4 Kh-59/69 guided aircraft missiles,
6 Iskander-K cruise missiles.
The air defense also neutralized 2,725 Shahed attack UAVs, 565 reconnaissance drones, and 18,185 UAVs of other types.
In January, the Air Force's aviation carried out 614 sorties, including about 460 for fighter air cover, and more than 90 for fire suppression and air support of troops.
In January, the Ukrainian Defense Forces' aviation destroyed 392 air targets: 11 cruise missiles and 381 UAVs. Command posts, logistical facilities, and Russian manpower and equipment were hit.
