Air Defense Intercepted Over 7,500 Targets in a Month, Efficiency Exceeded 90% - Ministry of Defense
Kyiv • UNN
In May 2026, Ukrainian air defense shot down 7,588 aerial targets with an efficiency of 90.75%. The Ministry of Defense emphasizes the need for PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems.
In May 2026, Ukrainian air defense intercepted 7,588 out of more than 8,300 aerial attack weapons used by the enemy. The overall shoot-down rate reached 90.75%. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense, according to UNN.
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It is noted that despite the record intensity of attacks, the effectiveness of sky protection continues to grow.
Even under record pressure, air defense continues to protect the population and critical infrastructure. Every downed missile and drone means civilian lives saved, less destruction, and a powerful blow to the enemy's plans
At the same time, the Ministry of Defense emphasizes that under conditions of record workloads, missiles capable of shooting down ballistics are critically needed.
Therefore, Ukraine counts on the support of partners in the procurement of PAC-3 missiles for Patriot air defense systems, which are capable of intercepting ballistics
Recall
Co-founder and chief designer of the Ukrainian company Fire Point, Denys Shtylerman, stated that provided no obstacles arise, a Ukrainian analogue of the Patriot could carry out its first interceptions of Russian ballistics by the end of the year.