• 11/25/2024

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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https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/06/9/7459907/