Russia Shot Down 24 Ukraine’s Fighter Jets In Just 5 Days

The conflict in Ukraine has witnessed a notable escalation in the utilization of military equipment as well as the subsequent loss of these assets. As Ukraine receives military assistance from its allies, Russia on the other hand, persistently pursues innovation in military technology. Notably, in October, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu made a bold assertion, claiming that Russian forces had downed 24 Ukrainian fighter jets in just five days, attributing this success to new anti-aircraft missile systems. This prompts two key questions: Is the Russian Ministry of Defense’s claim of successfully downing 24 Ukrainian aircraft accurate? And what exactly is the new missile system mentioned in this context?