State-of-the-art Russian Su-57 jet struck for first time ever – Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence
Pravda Ukraine
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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