Ukrainian National Guard soldiers destroy six Russian Su-25 aircraft since invasion

Ukrainian National Guard soldiers have destroyed six Russian Su-25 aircraft since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began on February 24 this year.

Oleksii Hadtochyi, head of the operational department of the Main Directorate of the National Guard of Ukraine, said this at a briefing at the Media Center Ukraine - Ukrinform.

"Since the beginning of hostilities, air defense units of the National Guard have destroyed 17 air targets, including six Su-25 aircraft. At the same time, two Su-25 aircraft were destroyed by a National Guard conscript using an Igla MANPADS," he said.

In addition, Nadtochiy added, National Guard soldiers shot down eight Russian helicopters: six Ka-52s and two Mi-24s. They also downed three drones.