The Power of Russian Air Defense Forces
In a recent display of strength, the Russian air defense forces successfully intercepted and shot down three smart bombs and 40 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in a single day. The Russian Defense Ministry reported this impressive feat on Saturday.
The ministry stated, “During the last 24-hour period, air defense capabilities shot down 40 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles and three French-made Hammer guided aerial bombs.”
Since the beginning of the special military operation, the Russian Armed Forces have made significant progress in neutralizing threats. They have destroyed 593 Ukrainian warplanes, 270 helicopters, 23,713 unmanned aerial vehicles, 512 surface-to-air missile systems, 15,908 tanks, and other armored combat vehicles, among other targets.