Ukrainian units hit record number of Russian air defense systems and radars in September, one of them 552 kilometers away
Every result is recorded on video in the Delta battlefield system.
In September, Ukraine achieved a record number of strikes on Russian air defense systems and radars, surpassing all previous monthly records since 2024. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry reported that the strikes targeted deep into the Russian rear, resulting in 33,087 confirmed Russian soldier casualties under the ePoints program.
This accomplishment marks a significant milestone for Ukraine, as it exceeded the number of enemy losses in any month except March and April of the current year. Every strike is meticulously documented on video and verified by the Brave1 defense innovation cluster. Russian losses, however, are not restricted to the front lines, as Ukrainian forces are discovering innovative methods to inflict damage from a distance.
Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara emphasized that these strikes aim to "bleed the Russian war machine," stating that deep strikes surpassing 11,000 kilometers behind the front line were accomplished for the first time in September. Notably, hits exceeding 50 kilometers also set a new record, primarily targeting the Russian logistics route connecting Mariupol and Crimea.
In a significant development, Ukraine acquired its first ballistic missile capable of reaching such depths, the FP-7, which was employed in combat for the first time on October 1. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced this development, highlighting the potential for a future interceptor version aimed at achieving a first ballistic missile shootdown by mid-2027.
As Russia continued to alter its air attack tactics and deploy more jet-powered drones, Ukrainian troops achieved a 28% increase in downing non-jet-powered Shahed drones in September compared to August. While jet-powered drones remain more challenging targets, Ukraine has reportedly shot down 85-92% of propeller-driven Shaheds and 50-60% of jet-powered ones.
Ukraine's military intelligence suggests that Russia produces approximately 3,000 jet-powered drones monthly. The article also mentions Seoul's support for Ukraine, albeit with sanctions on fuel transportation, and Germany's efforts to enhance drone detection at major airports following a drone bomb attempt at Leipzig. In a related incident, three Russians were captured on camera at Donetsk's airport, preparing a jet-powered Geran-4 drone for launch, only to be intercepted by a Ukrainian drone.
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