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Ukrainian Air Force destroys 3,800 Russian air targets in 2023

6 January, 2024 Saturday

14:49

Russia-Ukraine war

In 2023, the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed 3,800 Russian air targets, including 15 Kinzhals and over 2,600 UAVs

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This is reported by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.

Over the year, the Air Force shot down 887 Russian cruise missiles, 15 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles, and 41 other ballistic missiles.

In addition, among the destroyed Russian air targets in 2023 were 2691 Shaheds, 35 Lancet drones, 131 Eagle drones, and other attack drones.

"In 2023, our brave warriors did an incredible job. We are grateful to our international partners who are helping Ukraine to strengthen our air defense. In 2024, even more great achievements are ahead. Believe in Ukraine's air defense!" the Defense Ministry emphasized.

Photo: Ministry of Defense of Ukraine / Twitter

On the night of January 6, Russian troops launched two Shahed drones to attack Ukraine. The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces managed to destroy all enemy air targets.

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