Russian air defense systems shot down a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet in the sky over the Dnepropetrovsk region. In this respect reported At the Russian Ministry of Defense.
In the statement made by the military department, it was said: “A Su-27 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force was shot down near the village of Velikoaleksandrovka in the Dnepropetrovsk region.”
It was also stated that, thanks to the actions of Russian air defense forces, 16 HIMARS multiple launch rocket system projectiles and six Uragan MLRS projectiles were seized in the last 24 hours.
The Ministry of Defense emphasized that the total losses of the Ukrainian Air Force during the special operation were 565 aircraft, 263 helicopters and 10,318 unmanned aerial vehicles.
At the end of December, the Russian multi-role super-maneuverable fighter Su-35 protected the bomber from aircraft of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and walked away they.
Previously Su-35 pilot saidIt is stated that fighters of the Armed Forces of Ukraine tried to avoid confrontation in the air.
Before the West being ready We will supply F-16 warplanes to Ukraine.