Russian invasion update: Ukrainian aviation strikes six columns of Russian military equipment

The situation regarding the Russian invasion

Today, bombardment and assault aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fired missiles at six columns of military equipment of the Russian aggressor.

"This day was quite difficult for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The occupiers continue shelling in almost all directions of the front line. The Air Force opposes the aggressor both in sky and on earth. The aviation garrison in Vasylkiv heroically defends itself, withstanding massive shelling and enemy attacks. Air Force officers bravely repel the aggressor in other cities and military garrisons. Today, bombardment and assault aviation fired missiles at six columns of military equipment of the occupiers," the press service of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted on Facebook.

As noted, Su-25 attack aircraft in pairs and units attacked and destroyed columns of enemy vehicles in Kherson and Chernihiv regions. Bombardment aviation continued the combat missions of attack aircraft to hit ground targets. Su-24M destroyed columns of enemy vehicles in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Chernihiv and Zaporizhzhia regions.

In addition, Ukrainian antiaircraft missile troops shot down enemy Ka-52 helicopters and Orlan-10 drone. The crew of Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle worked brilliantly once again, striking the Buk-M1 column with a corrected aviation bomb.

Russian president Vladimir Putin declared war on Ukraine on February 24 and launched a large-scale invasion. For the fourth day already, Russian troops have been shelling and destroying key infrastructure. Missiles hit residential buildings.

Martial law was imposed in Ukraine and general mobilization was announced.

According to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, Russia lost 4,300 servicemen over the three days of the war.

Ukraine officially filed a lawsuit against the Russian Federation at the UN International Court of Justice in The Hague.

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