Ukrainian Air Force
On the night of May 17, air defense forces destroyed 279 out of 287 drones launched by the enemy. Eight hits and falling debris were recorded in seven locations.
On the night of May 16, Russia attacked Ukraine with 294 drones. Air defense destroyed 269 targets, while 20 hits and falling debris were recorded in nine locations.
On the night of May 15, the enemy attacked Ukraine with 6 missiles and 141 drones. Air defense forces destroyed one Kh-35 missile and 130 enemy drones of various types.
Air Command 'West' destroyed 154 enemy drones of various types. The defenders provided cover for critical infrastructure and civilians.
Air defense neutralized 41 missiles and 652 drones during a massive overnight strike. The main direction of the enemy attack was targeted at Kyiv and the region.
Zelenskyy reported the launch of the first Russian missiles and Hungary's condemnation of the attack. Air defense forces shot down 710 out of 753 drones, with 36 enemy hits recorded.
Occupiers struck energy and industrial sectors in Lviv region, damaging a residential building. Over 10,000 subscribers were left without electricity.
Russia launched 216 drones, 192 of which were shot down or suppressed by air defense forces. Hits by 25 UAVs were recorded at ten locations; the attack is ongoing.
The Air Force shot down 27 enemy drones of various types during the night attack. Despite the truce agreements, no hits on targets were recorded.
On the night of May 9, air defense destroyed 34 out of 43 enemy drones and recorded a strike by an "Iskander-M" missile. The enemy attacked from Russian territory, as well as from occupied Crimea.
Yurii Ihnat stated there is a shortage of air defense missiles due to intensive shelling. Currently, Patriot and NASAMS launchers remain half-empty.
On the night of May 8, air defense forces shot down and suppressed 56 out of 67 enemy drones of various types. Eleven strikes were recorded across eight locations, along with falling debris.
On the night of May 7, the enemy launched 102 drones at Ukraine. Air defense destroyed 92 targets, with eight hits recorded and debris falling at four locations.
As a result of the night strike on Dnipro, a person was injured and a fire broke out in a five-story building. Neighboring houses and cars were also damaged.
Air defense neutralized 89 drones out of 108 launched by the enemy. Hits from three missiles and nine drones were recorded at eight locations in different regions.
Air defense forces neutralized one ballistic missile and 149 drones during a massive shelling. Hits from eight missiles and 14 drones were recorded at 14 locations.
During the day on May 4, air defense forces neutralized 70 out of 88 enemy drones of various types. Hits by a ballistic missile and 14 attack UAVs were recorded.
Air defense groups consisting of veteran employees have been created in Ukrainian ports to protect infrastructure. They are subordinate to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and have already shot down the first enemy drones.
Russia attacked Ukraine with 155 drones of various types. Air defense neutralized 135 drones, but hits were recorded at ten locations.
During the day on May 3, air defense forces shot down 175 Russian drones and five guided missiles. The enemy used more than 230 UAVs of various types and ballistics.
Air defense forces shot down and suppressed 220 out of 227 enemy drones of various types. Seven hits were recorded in six locations; the enemy attack is currently ongoing.
Air defense is operating in Poltava due to a group of enemy strike drones moving toward the region. Authorities urge residents to remain in shelters until the alert is over.
Air Defense forces shot down and suppressed 142 out of 163 drones of various types launched by the enemy. 17 hits were recorded at 12 locations, along with falling debris.
24 companies have joined the private air defense project to protect their facilities. Civilian groups operate under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine without receiving exemptions from mobilization.
The Defense Forces neutralized 388 out of 409 launched drones of various types. 16 hits and falling debris were recorded; the enemy attack is currently ongoing.
On the night of May 1, the enemy launched 210 UAVs of various types across Ukraine. Air defense shot down 190 drones, with 20 hits and falling debris recorded in the regions.
On the night of April 30, the enemy attacked Ukraine with an Iskander-M missile and 206 drones. Air defense forces shot down or suppressed 172 drones; hits were recorded.
The Commander-in-Chief of the AFU also reported the destruction of over 2,100 enemy targets in April 2024. Army aviation of the AFU Ground Forces plays a vital role in countering Russian drones, Oleksandr Syrskyi noted.
On the night of April 29, Russia launched 171 drones of various types at Ukraine. Air defense forces shot down 154 drones, with hits recorded at ten locations.
Air defense shot down or suppressed 95 out of 123 enemy drones during the overnight attack. Hits were recorded at 16 locations, and debris fell in 4 places.