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Ukraine Downs Russian Su-35 in Kursk Sector

The operation comes after Ukrainian drones struck Russian airfields last week, damaging more than 40 aircraft including strategic bombers.

A Russian Sukhoi Su-35S jet fighter performs a flight during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov/File photo
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Overview

  • On June 7, Ukraine’s air forces said they shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet in the Kursk sector.
  • The Ukrainian military described the mission as a successful Air Force operation, though Reuters could not independently verify the report.
  • Russian officials have not issued any comment on the alleged shoot-down.
  • Earlier this month, Ukraine’s Security Service drones attacked four Russian airbases, targeting aircraft deep inside Russian territory.
  • SSU chief Vasyl Maliuk reported the strikes damaged 41 planes, including an A-50 early warning aircraft and Tu-95, Tu-22M3 and Tu-160 bombers, affecting 34% of Russia’s cruise missile carriers.