Ukrainian defence forces achieved significant aerial victories during September 2026, eliminating over 4,700 aerial assets belonging to opposing forces. According to reports from the Air Force, these assets included various types of aircraft and missiles. Alongside these larger targets, Ukrainian forces also downed more than 48,000 tactical-level drones throughout the month. This demonstrates Ukraine’s strengthened air defence capabilities in countering aerial attacks. The destruction of such a large number of assets indicates escalating conflict in the airspace over Ukraine. This success highlights the effectiveness of Ukraine's anti-aircraft systems in protecting its territory from airborne threats. These numbers underscore the intense aerial warfare experienced in September 2026 over Ukraine.