Ukraine's strikes destroy two Russian Su-34 jets at Marynovka airbase

unian.net (Russian) —

Ukraine's strikes have likely destroyed two Russian Su-34 fighter jets at the Marynovka airbase in Russia's Volgograd region, with satellite data confirming a fire at the site. The strike on October 29 targeted the airfield in Oktyabrsky, used by Russia's 11th Composite Aviation Regiment. Preliminary reports indicate two aircraft destroyed, two military personnel killed, and at least two others wounded. The Su-34 is a key Russian strike aircraft used for launching guided bombs against Ukrainian targets. Ukraine's military intelligence estimates Russia had about 140 such jets as of October 22, with 43 destroyed and seven damaged since the full-scale invasion began.


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