In the Kherson area, units of the Dnepr troop group reportedly destroyed a Su-25 fighter aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force, according to TASS. The claim states that fire damage from Dnepr formations resulted in the destruction of the Su-25 and its crew, a report that emphasizes the effectiveness of the latest engagements in this sector.
The same release notes additional strikes by Russian forces in the vicinity of Aleshkinsky Island, targeting a Ukrainian railway bridge and the troops stationed nearby. In the Tyaginka area, a D-30 howitzer with ammunition was engaged, and there were reports of a 120-millimeter mortar crew and ammunition being hit near Lvovo. These details reflect ongoing Russian artillery and air operations designed to disrupt Ukrainian supply routes and positions along the river delta corridor.
In a broader summary issued by the Russian Ministry of Defense, it was stated that since October 1 of the current year, combat aircraft and air defense units of the Russian Aerospace Forces have destroyed 31 Ukrainian aircraft and 3 helicopters. The ministry specified the breakdown as 20 MiG-29s, 8 Su-25 attack aircraft, 1 Su-24 bomber, 2 L-39 training aircraft, and 3 Mi-8 helicopters, underscoring the scale of air power losses announced by Moscow in this period.
Earlier reports claimed that Ukrainian MiG-29 aircraft had been shot down by Russian air defense systems, contributing to the narrative of continued Russian air superiority in certain frontline zones. Observers note that such statements come amid persistent claims from both sides about battlefield results, with independent verification often limited in these conflict theaters.
Analysts point out that the tactical picture in the Kherson direction remains fluid, with frequent reporting of air defense engagements, artillery duels, and cross-river maneuvers. While official statements from Moscow outline significant losses for Ukrainian forces, independent corroboration from neutral observers has been cautious, given restricted access to the area and the high tempo of operations. The reported engagements illustrate the ongoing reliance on combined arms approaches in this sector, where air sorties, ground fires, and logistics challenges intersect to shape daily developments on the ground. As always in such contexts, the full impact of these actions on both sides’ operational capabilities and civilian conditions continues to unfold with limited external confirmation from open sources.