September defense forces destroyed more than 4700 air targets and 48 thousand tactical UAVs
During the September 2026 year, the Defence Forces destroyed over 4700 air targets, and also defused over 48 thousand tactical level drones.
This is reported by the Air Force ЗСУ.
In particular, during the month the Ukrainian military destroyed:
- 24 X-101 cruise missiles;
- 8 ballistic missiles "Іскандер-М/KN-23";
- 12 "Калібр" cruise missiles;
- 6 guided aerial missiles X-59/69;
- 6 "Іскандер-К" cruise missiles;
- 8 anti-ship missiles "Циркон";
- 86 missiles S8000 "Бандероль";
- 2722 Shock UAV Shahed-131/136;
- 1935 Shock UAV Shahed-238;
- 1009 reconnaissance drones;
- 719 UAV "Ланцет".
The report also notes that during August the Air Force carried out more than 1600 sorties. Of these, about 1300 for fighter aircraft cover, even more than 250 for fire damage and air support of troops.
- On the night of 10 October, Russian troops attacked Ukraine with 160 shock drones of various types. Of these, 110 were jet fighters.
