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Ukrainian Air Defense Forces Down Over 1,300 Russian Missiles and 11,200 Drones in 2024

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Ukrainian Air Defense Forces Down Over 1,300 Russian Missiles and 11,200 Drones in 2024
The Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. (Source: Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine / Facebook)

Throughout 2024, Ukraine's Air Defense Forces intercepted over 1,300 missiles and 11,200 attack drones launched by Russian forces targeting the country.

This was reported by the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“In 2024, Ukraine’s air defense forces successfully destroyed over 1,300 missiles of various types, 11,200 attack drones, and 3,200 operational-tactical reconnaissance UAVs. Additionally, 40 enemy aircraft and six helicopters were downed this year,“ the Air Force Command stated.

At the same time, throughout 2024, the Ukrainian Air Force conducted over 20,000 sorties, nearly 9,000 of which involved the combat use of Western-supplied weaponry.

The Air Force Command reported that over the past year, the Russian forces have ramped up both the production and deployment of ballistic missiles against Ukraine, including North Korean KN-23 models.

According to the press release, a significant number of drones mimicking real Shaheds have appeared this year, aiming to overwhelm the Ukrainian air defense systems and exhaust the Ukrainian servicemen.

“Additionally, enemy aircraft have launched tens of thousands of guided bombs on frontline areas, devastating Ukrainian towns and villages near the frontlines,” the Air Force Command statement reads.

On December 20, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced providing Ukraine with its sixth IRIS-T air defense system as part of its ongoing military aid.

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