Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed almost 700 Russian martyrs in a week
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Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed almost 700 Russian martyrs in a week

Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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From April 14 to 20, the Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed three Iskander-K cruise missiles and 696 Russian drones of various types, which Russian troops used to attack Ukraine.

Points of attention

  • Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully destroyed 696 Russian drones and three Iskander-K cruise missiles in a week.
  • The Ukrainian aviation conducted 140 sorties, providing fighter air cover and inflicting fire damage on enemy positions.
  • Detailed reports reveal the destruction of 159 Shahed-type kamikaze attack drones, 201 reconnaissance UAVs, and 336 drones of other types by the defense forces.

Ukrainian Defense Forces Reported on Destroyed Russian Martyrs

The defense forces destroyed, in particular, 159 Shahed-type kamikaze attack drones, 201 reconnaissance UAVs, and 336 drones of other types.

During the week, Ukrainian aviation carried out 140 sorties, including more than 80 for fighter air cover and about 50 for fire suppression and air support of troops.

Air Force pilots launched dozens of airstrikes on enemy positions with bombs and missiles of various types. Command posts, areas of concentration of equipment and manpower were hit.

During the week, the unmanned aircraft units of the Combined Rifle Brigade carried out 515 combat missions, including 399 reconnaissance missions using UAVs; 116 missions using drop and FPV drones.

The Air Force destroyed:

  • 8 enemy shelters;

  • 2 reconnaissance UAVs "Supercam",

  • 1 Lancet loitering ammunition.

  • 10 invaders.

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