Russia’s mounting air losses in Ukraine

Russian forces are suffering an increased rate of aviation losses in support of offensive operations in eastern Ukraine


RUSSIAN AIRCRAFT LOSSES IN UKRAINE
Number of aircraft shot down in last six months

Fixed-wing aircraft	Helicopters

15 
10 
5
0 Oct 2023 Nov Dec Jan 2024 Feb Mar*

Sukhoi Su-34 “Fullback”

Losses include Su-34 and Su-35 fighter jets and A-50 radar plane


AIRCRAFT TYPES LOST: Since start of Russian invasion in Feb 2022†

Fighter/ strike 90
Strategic bombers: 3
Command and control: 5
Transports 7
Helicopters: 135


*Data as of Mar 2, 2024. †Includes visually confirmed losses. Amount of destroyed
and damaged aircraft is likely significantly higher than recorded


Sources: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, BBC, Oryx 
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