# Ukraine-Russia aerial and military conflict

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ukraine-russia-aerial-and-military-conflict
> Updated: 2026-09-02T17:41:09.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Aerial combat and strikes between Ukraine and Russia have involved both defensive interceptions and offensive targeting of military assets.

Ukrainian forces successfully intercepted a Russian ‘Banderol’ cruise missile using a modernized MiG-29MU1 fighter jet. Due to the depletion of advanced R-73 missile stocks, the Ukrainian Air Force has utilized older Soviet-era R-60 air-to-air missiles, which have undergone modernization to improve infrared seeker sensitivity.

Simultaneously, Ukrainian strikes have targeted Russian aviation and logistics. The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed the destruction of a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet near the Millerovo airfield and a Ka-27 helicopter near the Yeysk airfield. Additional strikes were reported against an ammunition depot in Volodymyrivka, a warehouse in Ocheretyne, and military equipment in the Bryansk region of Russia.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Ukraine confirms destruction of Russian MiG-29 and Ka-27 aircraft

Ukraine confirmed the destruction of a Russian MiG-29 fighter jet near Millerovo and a Ka-27 helicopter near Yeysk in late August 2026, alongside strikes on ammunition and equipment depots.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukraine-confirms-destruction-of-russian-mig-29-and-ka-27-aircraft

### 2026-09-02: Ukrainian MiG-29 intercepts Russian Banderol missile

A modernized Ukrainian MiG-29 intercepted a Russian Banderol cruise missile at low altitude using an older R-60 air-to-air missile due to depleted stocks of more advanced munitions.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ukrainian-mig-29-intercepts-russian-banderol-missile

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