A report from Russian sources describes a high-profile air operation in the Svatovo-Kremennaya direction, where a Su-34 fighter-bomber is said to have destroyed the command center of Ukrainian forces using an aerial bomb. The claim comes from RIA News and cites the Russian Ministry of Defense. The official narrative emphasizes that the strike targeted a designated enemy command post with precision under the cover of a coordinated air mission. The involved aircraft reportedly originated from their home airspace, with a formation including Su-35S fighters providing escort throughout the mission. After the bombing run, the entire formation returned safely to the main airfield, with reconnaissance confirming the target was successfully neutralized.
Details from the Ministry of Defense state that the Su-34 crew employed high-explosive aerial weapons equipped with the universal planning and correction module, a system designed to deliver precision strikes while minimizing exposure to enemy air defenses. The module is described as facilitating accurate targeting and adjustments in real time, allowing the strike to reach its aim without entering heavily defended airspace zones.
In related reports, a separate operation was previously attributed to Su-25 aircraft from the Aerospace Forces, who targeted fortifications and personnel of Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk direction. The defense ministry also noted that Russian air defense systems engaged and defeated a Mi-24 helicopter belonging to Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk People’s Republic region. These statements are part of a broader sequence of military activities claimed by Russian authorities.
There have also been Russian claims about strategic moves and tactics used in recent engagements, with officials describing various options employed to achieve battlefield objectives. As with many military updates, the details come with limited independent verification and are part of ongoing reporting from official sources.