9 JUNE 2024
A cutting-edge Russian Su-57 multi-purpose fighter jet was struck at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Russia’s Astrakhan Oblast, 589 kilometres from the war zone in Ukraine, on 8 June.
Source: Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU), referring to satellite images of the aircraft parked at the airfield
Details: DIU observed that images from 7 June show the Su-57 intact, while images dated 8 June reveal craters from the explosion and distinct fire marks caused by the strike.
The hitting of the Su-57 is the first such case in history.
For reference: The Su-57 is a Russian cutting-edge fighter jet, capable of firing Kh-59 and Kh-69 missiles.
Russia’s Aerospace Forces have only a handful of these combat aircraft in service.
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A job well done!
That strike just jacked-up Vlad’s already expensive war by quite a bit, and destroyed mafia land’s image further.
Ok now that just plain hurts!
I bet the Indians are breathing a heavy sigh of relief they walked away from that chicken shit aircraft.
That could be. We’ll see about that. On the same note, anyone still willing to shell out good money for bad weapons doesn’t carry a full load. Sorry for all the puns.