On June 4, 2025, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported record losses in Russian aviation. According to the official briefing, the Russian army lost 29 aircraft in the past 24 hours — one of the most significant aviation losses during the full-scale war.

The statement does not specify where the incidents primarily took place, but notes that air battles and strikes on airfields occurred in the eastern and southern regions. It also states that Ukrainian air defense systems and strike drones were actively used in night operations, enabling Ukraine to inflict “substantial damage” on Russian military infrastructure.

Combat continues along the entire front line, from Kharkiv region to the Zaporizhzhia direction. Both sides are engaged in attacks using artillery, drones, precision weapons, and electronic warfare systems. Russia, in turn, claims to have destroyed several Ukrainian command posts and ammunition depots, though these reports have not been independently verified.

If the loss of 29 Russian aircraft is confirmed, it would mark an unprecedented event in the modern history of aerial warfare. The scale of these losses could indicate either the successful deployment of new Ukrainian air defense systems, or serious tactical errors in Russia’s air operations.

This development may increase pressure on the Russian military leadership and impact troop morale. However, despite the effectiveness of such strikes, they do not signal an imminent end to the conflict. The fighting remains intense, and a diplomatic resolution still appears distant.

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04.06.2025 11:27