In August 2025, Ukraine’s air defense destroyed 6,346 aerial targets, while the Defense Forces’ aviation shot down 438 air targets, the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported on Telegram.
According to the statement, during the month, Ukrainian air defense forces destroyed:
5 Kh-47M2 Kinzhal aeroballistic missiles
55 Kh-101/Kh-55SM cruise missiles
20 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles
20 Kalibr cruise missiles
4 Kh-59/69 guided air-to-surface missiles
9 Iskander-K cruise missiles
2,129 Shahed-type attack drones
930 reconnaissance UAVs
3,174 other types of drones
The Air Force also reported that Ukrainian military aviation carried out 651 sorties in August, including about 430 for fighter cover missions and over 150 for fire strikes and air support of ground forces.
In total, the Defense Forces’ aviation destroyed 438 air targets in August, striking command posts, logistics facilities, and concentrations of Russian troops and equipment.
