The loss of three Russian Su-34 fighter jets over southern Ukraine on Dec. 22 has put a near complete halt to Russian tactical aviation in Kherson Oblast, the UK’s Defense Intelligence reported on Jan. 6. Previously, Russian air power had been playing a key role in the south, especially in attacking Ukraine’s bridgehead on the […]
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Downing of 3 Su-34s in Kherson Oblast alters Russian dynamics – UK Defence Intelligence
UK Defence Intelligence has assessed that the downing of three Russian Su-34 fighter jets over the south of Ukraine has affected the operations of the Russians on the left bank of the Dnipro River in Kherson Oblast. Source: UK Defence Intelligence review dated 6 January, as reported by European Pravda Details: UK intelligence recalled that […]
Patriot system may have downed Russian Su-34s preparing bomb run from occupied Ukraine
The three Russian Su-34 warplanes downed on Dec. 22 were planning to attack Ukraine with guided bombs, aviation expert Valeriy Romanenko said in an interview with Radio NV. “Most likely, it was really a Patriot, because we did receive another system from Germany, and our guys were already prepared for it,” Romanenko said. Read also: […]