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Ukrainian Air Force downs seventh Su-34 fighter jet in week-long spree
The Ukrainian military has destroyed another Russian Su-34 fighter jet. This is the 7th Russian aircraft that the Air Force has downed this week
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The commander of the Air Force, Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk, reported the information.
"Minus one, we continue to work! This time I can say that the Su-35 pilot was lucky - he maneuvered and no longer takes risks. As for the Su-34 crew, they join our 'Eternal Flight, Brothers' section. I have good results of objective control so that no one doubts!" wrote the commander.
This is the 7th Russian fighter jet that Ukrainian troops have destroyed in a week.
- On the morning of Saturday, February 17, the Ukrainian Air Force destroyed three Russian aircraft at once - two Su-34 fighter-bombers and a Su-35 fighter jet.
- The next day, on Sunday, February 18, the Air Force reported another downing of a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber. In addition, during Russia’s nighttime attack, Ukrainian air defense forces eliminated 12 Shaheds and a missile.
- Later, Ukrainian fighters shot down two more Russian aircraft.
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