Ukrainian air defense units from the Air Force, Land Forces and Airborne Assault Troops shot down at least 13 Russian air targets on 9 April, including three aircraft, one helicopter, five drones, and four cruise missiles.
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Ukrainian air defenses hit at least 13 Russian air targets on 9 April 2022
The destroyed targets included three Russian aircraft
The destroyed targets included one Russian helicopter
The destroyed targets included five Russian unmanned aerial vehicles
The destroyed targets included four Russian cruise missiles
Russia lost five UAVs on April 9
Russia lost four missiles on April 9
Russia lost three airplanes on April 9
Russia lost one helicopter on April 9
On April 9, Ukrainian forces shot down 3 aircraft, 1 helicopter, 5 drones (OTR), and 4 cruise missiles.
Air defense units shot down one plane, one helicopter, four UAVs, and three cruise missiles.
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