On the night of 16 March, Ukrainian air defences destroyed a Russian SU plane firing missiles at Chernihiv, as reported by Operational Command "North".
According to their report, as of the morning of 16 March, the situation in the area that is under the responsibility of the North Command units is under control.
"At night, air defence specialists aimed at an enemy SU plane, which was firing missiles at Chernihiv. The "bird" fell," the statement said.
In addition, Ukrainian defenders repelled an attack by Russians who were trying to enter the Novoselivka area under the cover of armoured vehicles. The number of Russian losses is not yet confirmed.
At 5am the anti-aircraft missile unit of the Air Command "South" downed two Russian SU-30SM fighters, which intended to attack the village in the Odessa region. The planes fell into the sea.
The Ukrainian air defence destroyed three enemy planes and a helicopter yesterday.
During the 20 days of the war in Ukraine, Russia has lost about 14,000 troops, 84 aircraft, 108 helicopters, 430 tanks, and almost 1,400 armoured combat vehicles.