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Air Force: Ukraine downs Russian aircraft, drone on Jan. 12

by The Kyiv Independent news desk January 12, 2023 11:53 AM 1 min read
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Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-25 aircraft and an Orlan-10 drone on the morning of Jan. 12 with anti-aircraft missile systems, reported the Ukrainian Air Force’s press service.

The Su-25 aircraft was downed toward eastern Ukraine and the Orlan-10 drone was downed over southern Ukraine.

Since September, Ukraine has shot down more than 500 drones launched by Russia, according to the Air Force of Ukraine's Armed Forces.

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