Ukraine reveals number of destroyed Russian aircraft

The number of Russian planes and helicopters shot down in Ukraine over the past nine days has been revealed, Report informs via UNIAN.

According to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, 39 Russian military planes and 40 helicopters were shot down in Ukraine from February 24 to March 5.

Three Russian Su-25 fighters were destroyed on March 5.

Russia has deployed 450 planes and more than 250 helicopters along the border with Ukraine.