Russia’s Warplanes Are Burning, Crashing, and Disappearing—13 Lost in Five Weeks

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   Russia Loses 13 Warplanes in Five Weeks Amid Strikes and Crashes

   Russian military forces lost approximately 13 aircraft to a combination of Ukrainian strikes on airfields, crashes, and technical failures over a five-week period. The losses include Su-34 fighter-bombers, Su-30SM fighters, a Tu-95MS strategic bomber, and a Su-57 stealth fighter, according to data cited from the Oko Gora monitoring project and Defence Blog. Satellite imagery confirms the destruction of two Su-34 jets at the Marinovka airfield following missile attacks. The accelerated loss rate heavily impacts Moscow's tactical aviation capabilities as forces rely on these platforms to deploy glide bombs.

   Why it matters

   The extensive attrition of tactical jets strains Russia's military supply chain, matching nearly one-third of the annual delivery volume for Su-34 aircraft in October alone. Ukrainian military intelligence notes that Russia had approximately 140 such fighter-bombers in service by the end of October, while manufacturers delivered 22 new units over the prior 12 months. Precision strikes reaching deeper into Russian logistics hubs compound ongoing equipment shortages and operational pressures across frontline positions.

   What is confirmed

   • Approximately 13 Russian aircraft, including Su-34 fighter-bombers and a Tu-95MS strategic bomber, were lost to Ukrainian strikes and accidents in five weeks.
   • Satellite imagery confirmed the destruction of two Su-34 jets at the Marinovka airfield in Russia.
   • Ukrainian defense forces destroyed an Iskander-M missile launcher in Russia's Kursk Oblast.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter burned down at Russia's Akhtubinsk air base.

   What to watch next

   • Visual or satellite confirmation of additional airbase damage following overnight strikes
   • Official updates from Russian defense authorities regarding the condition of targeted aircraft fleets
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