Ukraine publishes map of Russian aircraft downed in first half of 2024

Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communications (StratCom) reported this on its official Telegram channel.

In particular, nine Su-25s, one Su-57, two MiG-31s, about 13 Su-34s, one Su-35, one Su-35S, two A-50s, one Il-22M11, and one Tu-22M3 were hit.

Photo: StratCom

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces continue to effectively destroy Russian combat aircraft, including with the use of Western weapons. We express our sincere gratitude to Ukraine's allies for the equipment and ammunition provided," the statement says.

The StratCom adds that the number of aircraft, their models and modifications, as well as the locations of the damage are given conditionally. Some of the aircraft were damaged, but could return to the airfields for long-term repairs. Also, in some cases, the models of the destroyed aircraft could not be reliably identified. 

• Soldiers of the Ukrainian National Guard destroyed a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft from the Igla anti-aircraft missile system in the Donetsk region.