Ukrainian Air Forces destroy 2,332 enemy targets - April report
Photo: The Air Force revealed the effectiveness of air defense in April (Getty Images)
During April 2025, the air defense (AD) of Ukraine destroyed more than 2,000 aerial targets, including dozens of missiles, the Air Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) reports.
In total, during April, 2,332 aerial targets were destroyed, among which:
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38 Kh-101/Kh-55SM cruise missiles;
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7 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles;
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13 Kalibr cruise missiles;
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3 Iskander-K cruise missiles;
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4 Kh-59/69 guided aerial missiles;
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1,214 Shahed-type strike UAVs;
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689 reconnaissance UAVs;
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364 UAVs of other types.
In particular, the aviation of the Air Forces carried out more than 610 sorties, among which:
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about 330 – for fighter aviation cover;
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more than 200 – for fire damage and aviation support of the troops.
“In April 2025, the aviation of the Defense Forces of Ukraine destroyed 326 aerial targets, struck command posts, logistics support facilities, as well as places of concentration of enemy manpower and military equipment,” – add the Air Forces.
Shelling of Ukraine by Russia
Russia systematically carries out shelling of the territory of Ukraine, using a wide arsenal of weapons – from missiles and drones to artillery and aviation. Attacks occur both in frontline zones and in cities deep in the rear. Often, the strikes have a complex nature: different types of weapons are used simultaneously, which complicates the work of air defense and rescuers.
Civilian infrastructure often comes under attack, creating an additional threat for civilians.
The enemy also launches drones every night. For example, on the night of May 1, Russian terrorists launched 170 drones and five Iskander-M ballistic missiles against Ukraine.
