Ukraine has claimed a significant military achievement by striking one of Russia's most advanced Su-57 stealth fighter jets deep inside Russian territory, marking the first time such an advanced aircraft has been hit in the ongoing conflict.
The targeted jet was located at an airfield approximately 360 miles from the front lines, showcasing Ukraine's capability to conduct long-range strikes. This operation comes after the United States and Germany authorized Kyiv to target certain locations within Russia, indicating a shift in the dynamics of international support for Ukraine. The Su-57, valued at around £28,000,000 and considered Russia's top fighter plane designed to rival US military aircraft, represents a significant loss for Moscow.
The strike not only demonstrates Ukraine's growing strategic reach but also poses questions about the security of Russian military assets deep within its own borders.
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This just shows the West is willing to escalate things further by backing these provocations, but it won't break our spirit or our defense capabilities.
That strike on Russia's Su-57 shows the world that Ukraine is capable of defending its sovereignty and striking back hard, proving the effectiveness of a strong military stance in today's conflicts.
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Ukraine claims it's hit a Russian Su-57 fighter plane for first time
If confirmed, it would mark Ukraine's first known successful strike on a Su-57 fighter plane ... to hit some targets on Russian soil with the long-range weapons they are supplying to Kyiv. Ukraine has already used U.S. weapons to strike inside Russia ...
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Ukraine says latest-generation Russian fighter jet hit for first time
Ukrainian forces have for the first time hit a latest-generation Russian Su-57 fighter jet at an air base inside Russia, Kyiv's GUR defence intelligence agency said on Sunday, showing satellite pictures which it said confirmed the strike.
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Ukraine says it has struck an advanced fighter jet at an airfield deep inside Russia
But it wasn’t immediately clear what hit the airfield allegedly housing the twin-engine Su-57 stealth jet, lauded as Moscow’s most advanced fighter plane. Its distance from Ukraine suggests ... munitions to strike deep inside Russia.
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