In April 2026, Ukraine’s air defense forces successfully intercepted over 57,000 aerial targets, including ballistic missiles and strike drones.
The air defense units engaged a variety of threats, ranging from cruise missiles to small reconnaissance drones.
Among the destroyed targets were:
- 69 X-101 cruise missiles;
- 8 Kalibr cruise missiles;
- 5 Iskander-K cruise missiles;
- 4 guided aviation missiles of types X-59/69;
- 7 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles;
- 4,861 Shahed-type strike drones;
- 1,065 reconnaissance drones;
- 51,110 drones of other types.
Throughout April, the Air Force conducted 831 sorties, including:
- over 550 for air cover;
- approximately 200 for fire support and ground troop assistance.
In a significant operational achievement, Ukraine's air defense forces intercepted a vast array of aerial threats in April 2026, reflecting their growing capabilities in modern warfare. The successful engagement of numerous missile types and drones underscores the effectiveness of Ukraine's defense strategy during this period.