Ukrainian Air Force Shoot Downs Two Russian Su-34 Fighter-Bombers And One Su-35 Fighter in Eastern Skies

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Ukrainian Air Force Shoot Downs Two Russian Su-34 Fighter-Bombers And One Su-35 Fighter in Eastern Skies

Defense News ,Ukraine Russia War :- In the skies over eastern Ukraine on the morning of February 17, 2024, Ukrainian Air Force units successfully shot down two Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers and one Su-35 fighter, according to Mykola Oleshchuk, the country's air force chief, as reported on Telegram.


The claim of this significant event, marking a loss of over $100 million worth of advanced warplanes for Moscow, is yet to be independently verified by Reuters.


Kyiv, equipped with advanced Western air defense systems, has been leveraging these capabilities to heighten the threat to Russian aviation in regions near the front lines. This development comes as the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion approaches, showcasing Ukraine's strengthened position in the ongoing conflict.

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