Russia Launches Combined Strike on Ukraine with 367 Enemy Air Attack Vehicles

Strategic Insights -

On the night of Sunday, May 25, the military of Russia launched a massive combined strike on Ukraine, using 367 enemy air attack vehicles, a significant increase from the 264 units used on the previous night. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that the strike involved a wide range of military assets, including ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and attack UAVs. The Ukrainian Air Defense Forces repelled the air attack, shooting down 45 Kh-101 and Kalibr cruise missiles, and 2 Kh-59/69 missiles, while neutralizing 266 enemy Shahed UAVs and drones.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Russian military launched 367 enemy air attack vehicles on Ukraine, a 103-unit increase from the previous night.
  • The strike involved 9 Iskander-M/KN-23 ballistic missiles, 55 air and sea-based cruise missiles, and 298 Shahed attack UAVs and simulator drones.
  • Aviation, anti-aircraft missile troops, electronic warfare, and unmanned systems units, and mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Defense Forces were involved in repelling the air attack.
  • As of 09:00 am, the air defense shot down 45 Kh-101 and Kalibr cruise missiles, and 2 Kh-59/69 missiles were lost in location.
  • A total of 266 enemy Shahed UAVs and drones were neutralized, with 139 shot down by fire weapons and 127 lost/suppressed by electronic warfare.
  • Enemy air attack weapons were hit in 22 locations, and the fall of downed cruise missiles and strike UAVs was reported in 15 locations.
  • There were deaths and injuries, including children, as a result of the Russian attack.

Statistics:

  • 367 enemy air attack vehicles used in the strike, a 103-unit increase from the previous night.
  • 327 air and sea-based cruise missiles used in the strike.
  • 288 Shahed attack UAVs and simulator drones used in the strike.
  • 45 Kh-101 and Kalibr cruise missiles shot down by air defense.
  • 2 Kh-59/69 missiles lost in location.
  • 139 Shahed UAVs and drones shot down by fire weapons.
  • 127 Shahed UAVs and drones lost/suppressed by electronic warfare.
  • 22 locations affected by enemy air attack weapons.
  • 15 locations affected by the fall of downed cruise missiles and strike UAVs.

Sources:

  • "Message of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine", May 25.
  • Ukrainian News Agency, May 25.
  • "Ukraine News Agency", May 25 (earlier report).