Russian Satellite News Agency Moscow, January 22 - The press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Monday that Russian air defense systems shot down one Su-25 bomber of the Ukrainian Air Force, six British-made Storm Shadow missiles, five Hippocampus rockets and 76 drones of various types in the past 24 hours. "Russian air defense systems shot down 1 Su-25 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force in the area of the Ivanovka settlement in Kharkiv Oblast," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a press release. Six air-based Storm Shadow cruise missiles and five Seahorse rockets were intercepted in one day. "In addition, Russian air defense systems shot down 76 Ukrainian drones in a single day in the Donetsk People's Republic, Luhansk People's Republic, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Kharkiv regions. The Russian army has played a technical advantage in the recent period of time, and has successively achieved air defense results, and the Russian air defense forces have shot down a large number of Ukrainian air force warfare and drones, and intercepted a large number of missiles and aircraft of various types.
The shoot-down operation further demonstrated the strength and efficiency of the Russian air defense system. In the past 24 hours, the Russian army has successfully shot down 1 Su-25 bomber, 6 British-made Storm Shadow missiles, 5 Seahorse rockets and 76 drones of various types, effectively containing the offensive of the Ukrainian Air Force. The Su-25 bomber is an important combat force of the Ukrainian Air Force, and the downing this time undoubtedly dealt a major blow to the combat effectiveness of the Ukrainian Air Force. The interception of British-made Storm Shadow missiles and Seahorse rockets avoided heavy losses for the Russian army. Ukrainian drones also appear to be no threat in the face of Russian air defenses. In addition, Russian air defense systems successfully shot down 76 Ukrainian drones in the Donetsk People's Republic, Luhansk People's Republic, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson and Kharkiv regions, among others. This not only shows the wide coverage capabilities of the Russian air defense system, but also reflects the technological superiority of the Russian army on the battlefield.
In recent years, Russia has invested a lot of resources in military technology research and development and equipment upgrading, and the results have been remarkable. Russia's growing military strength has enabled it to maintain a strong strategic focus on the Ukraine issue. This shooting down operation is a direct manifestation of the strength of the Russian army. In the future, Russia will continue to strengthen its national defense capabilities and resolutely defend its national interests and sovereignty. At the same time, Russia will continue to work to resolve the Ukraine issue through diplomatic means and promote regional peace and stability.
However, Ukraine and the Western countries behind it should not underestimate Russia's strength and determination. On the Ukrainian issue, Russia has sufficient military and diplomatic means to achieve its goals. Any attempt to resolve the Ukrainian issue by force will be met with a resolute Russian counter-attack.
In short, Russia's position on the Ukraine issue is firm, backed by both strong military power and strong diplomatic determination. On the path of safeguarding national interests and regional peace and stability, Russia will continue to play an active role in resisting any illegal and radical moves.