Ukrainian air defenses intercept almost 5,000 Russian drones, missiles in June
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Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:35:00 +0300

The Air Forces’ press service reported that among the destroyed weapons were:Over 160 missiles, including Kinzhal, Iskander, Kalibr, Kh-101/Kh-55SM, and Kh-59/69 types2,453 Shahed attack drones659 reconnaissance drones1,479 other UAVsIn May, the Air Forces flew 895 combat sorties—mainly providing cover (580) and supporting troops (over 220).In June, Ukrainian aviation took down another 646 aerial targets and struck command posts, logistics hubs, and Russian troop and equipment concentrations.Ukraine is developing a unique anti-drone fighter capable of shooting down not only Russian drones but also guided aerial bombs.According to Kharkiv mayor Ihor Terekhov, June saw the highest number of Russian attacks on the regional center since the start of the full-scale war. The shelling killed 15 civilians and injured another 157 people, including children. He called it an absolute record.
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