# Russia says 675 Ukrainian warplanes destroyed during special operation

https://mins.news/en/item/51855

- TASS, 2026-09-09 18:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/defense/2185071

> Russia’s Defense Ministry said 674 Ukrainian warplanes had been destroyed since the start of the special military operation. Afterward, it released footage showing a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 destroyed on the tarmac at Vasilkov airfield near Kiev, bringing the Russian tally to 675.

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