Ukraine Destroys 2 Russian Su-34 Bombers Worth $100M as Zelensky Warns of New Ballistic Strikes
Ukrainian defence forces have destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers with Neptune missiles at a Russian airfield. The destroyed aircraft are valued at $100 million. This development comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of new ballistic strikes. The Su-34 fighter-bombers are used by Russia to launch guided aerial bomb attacks against Ukrainian cities.
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- ✓ Ukrainian defence forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers with Neptune missiles at a Russian airfield.
- ✓ The destroyed Su-34 fighter-bombers are valued at $100 million.
- ✓ Russia has lost 43 Su-34 fighter-bombers and 7 are damaged since the full-scale invasion began.
- ✓ Russia now fields about 140 Su-34 fighter-bombers.
What changed
The destruction of two additional Su-34 fighter-bombers by Ukrainian forces using Neptune missiles.
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Ukraine Destroys 2 Russian Su-34 Bombers Worth $100M
Ukrainian defence forces have destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers with Neptune missiles at a Russian airfield. The destroyed aircraft are valued at $100 million. This development comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns of new ballistic strikes. The Su-34 fighter-bombers are used by Russia to launch guided aerial bomb attacks against Ukrainian cities.
Why it matters
The destruction of these Su-34 fighter-bombers is significant as it impacts Russia's military capabilities, particularly its ability to launch aerial attacks on Ukrainian cities. The use of Neptune missiles by Ukrainian forces demonstrates their capacity to strike Russian military assets. This event is part of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
What is confirmed
- Ukrainian defence forces destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers with Neptune missiles at a Russian airfield.
- The destroyed Su-34 fighter-bombers are valued at $100 million.
- Russia has lost 43 Su-34 fighter-bombers and 7 are damaged since the full-scale invasion began.
- Russia now fields about 140 Su-34 fighter-bombers.
What to watch next
- Further Ukrainian strikes on Russian airfields
- Russia's response to the destruction of its Su-34 fighter-bombers
- The impact on Russia's military operations in Ukraine
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