Ukrainian pilot downed amid rising tensions in Kherson
A pilot from Ukraine's 299th Tactical Aviation Brigade was killed on the front lines. Earlier, Russian sources reported the downing of a Su-25 in the Kherson region.
The Ukrainian Air Force stresses that pilots are operating at the limits of their capabilities, utilising all available foreign weaponry. "Pilots strike using active countermeasures against the enemy. To effectively complete their missions, they must constantly enter the enemy's air defence zone and endure significant g-forces during dangerous sorties," says the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Air Force statement also includes an appeal to Western partners for additional resources and weapons. "We will avenge every Ukrainian whose heart has stopped beating due to Russia's senseless war of aggression," reads a post on social media.
Dramatic end to the Russian attack
Russian channels had earlier reported that the Ukrainian Su-25, a twin-engine assault aircraft of Soviet design, was shot down in the Kherson region. This information was accompanied by the code "200," which in Russian military jargon signifies the transport of a deceased soldier's body.
The Russian Armed Forces carried out a massive missile attack on Ukraine using Kinzhal and Kh-101 hypersonic missiles. The target was Dnipro, which caused alarm among the Ukrainian air forces due to the difficulty of intercepting these missiles. Despite their advanced technology, Russian missiles sometimes suffer technical issues.
Ukrainians strike at ammunition depots
On the night from Monday to Tuesday, the Ukrainian armed forces conducted a precise attack on a Russian weapons depot in the Bryansk region. Ammunition from North Korea was destroyed there, indicating continued military support deliveries to Moscow. Ukraine's effective actions aim to weaken Russia's military potential by targeting strategic resources.
The Armed Forces of Ukraine announce the continuation of efforts to destroy Russian ammunition depots. The conducted military strikes are examples of successful operations weakening the enemy's military capabilities. These attacks underscore Ukraine's determination in responding to Russian aggression.
