The air and missile forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck 3 Russian air defense systems, 2 enemy artillery installations, 10 areas of concentration of Russian troops and an important enemy object over the past day, according to the morning report of the General Staff.
On the night of May 9, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down 17 of 20 Russian Shahed drones attacking the Odessa region from occupied Crimea.
Russia fired more than 50 missiles and 20 drones at Ukraine on Victory Day, but Ukrainian defense forces withstood the Russian offensive, and Zelensky thanked the soldiers for their courage and resilience in defending the country.
The enemy missile was destroyed by air defense forces in Dnipropetrovs'k region. The falling debris caused several fires, but there were no casualties.
This summer, Ukraine will receive its first F-16 fighter jets from Denmark, but Kyiv must prepare the infrastructure and ensure that the jets can be maintained.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported enemy tactical aircraft activity and the threat of air strikes in the southeast of the country, urging residents of Dnipro to take cover.
On the night of May 8, 2024, Russian troops launched a combined attack on Ukraine using 76 air targets - 55 missiles and 21 attack drones, of which 59 were successfully intercepted by Ukrainian air defense systems.
A series of explosions occurred in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, amid widespread air raid alerts and warnings of Russian missile and drone attacks across the country.
Despite the temporary lull, Russia is planning further operations, amassing and assembling missiles for potential massive attacks on Ukraine, so the Ukrainian Air Force must remain vigilant and be ready to repel air attacks.
On the afternoon of May 7, 2024, in the Odesa region, air defense forces shot down 2 X-59/X-69 guided missiles.
Ukrainian pilots and engineers continue to train on F-16s on an ongoing basis, completing language training, ground training, and light aircraft training before starting training on the multi-role F-16s, using all available seats provided by air coalition partners as Ukraine awaits delivery of F-16s to protect its airspace and conduct strikes on occupied territory.
Last night, the enemy did not use missile strikes or Shahed drones, but the Air Force constantly observes the activity of Russian Su-34 and Su-35 tactical aircraft near the border with Ukraine.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports significant activity of enemy tactical aircraft in eastern and southern Ukraine.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports significant activity of enemy tactical aircraft in the east and northeast.
The russians are analyzing the results of their recent attacks on Ukraine's energy sector and are stockpiling missiles for regular strikes, while maintaining a strategic reserve.
The enemy increased pressure in the area of Staromayorske, making three assault attempts and losing four tanks, while the situation in Robotyn remained difficult, with six guided aerial bombs dropped in the morning.
Over the past day, russia conducted 2 missile attacks, 120 air strikes and 89 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems on Ukrainian positions and localities in different regions.
On the night of May 6, Ukrainian air defense destroyed 12 of 13 russian Shahed-131/136 attack drones in Sumy region.
The Ukrainian Air Force informs that russian tactical aircraft launched guided aerial bombs in Kherson region.
Enemy tactical aviation is active in the Sea of Azov, which poses a threat of air strikes.
russian troops attacked energy facilities in Sumy region. All necessary emergency services are working at the scene.
Several cities in the Sumy region, including Sumy itself, have partial power outages.
An explosion occurred in Sumy, Ukraine.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the movement of enemy drones in the direction of Sumy.
Enemy strike drones pose a threat in Mykolaiv and Kherson regions, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reports.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine detected a threat of attack UAVs in Sumy region.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs that russian tactical aviation has launched anti-missile systems in Kharkiv region.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine informs about the launch of the tactical aircraft in Donetsk region.
The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has issued an alert due to the threat of ballistic missiles in certain areas.
Over the past day, 103 combat engagements took place, the enemy carried out 100 air strikes and over 50 attacks from multiple launch rocket systems, and Ukrainian troops struck 13 enemy concentrations and 7 objects, including radar stations and air defense systems.