The Su-35 fighter jet from Russia’s aerospace forces completed a patrol and escort mission as bombers advanced toward the Kupyansk area. The operation was confirmed by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense, and the mission footage was shared via a Telegram channel. The accompanying video captured the maneuver and the coordinated actions of the air and ground components under the broader air operation in that sector. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Officials stated that the mission involved a coordinated strike against a designated target within the Ukrainian command and control structure. The bombers released high-explosive aircraft bombs equipped with a universal planning and correction module, ensuring precise delivery against the intended objective in a contested zone. The reported result was a successful disruption of the central command node and disruption of military personnel movements in the area. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
After the culmination of the combat phase, the Ministry noted that all aircraft returned safely to their home airspace. The return of the aircraft was described as routine in the narrative, reflecting standard procedures for mission readiness and post-mission debriefs. The statement emphasized that the target had been hit as planned and that the operation achieved its stated aims within the parameters of the mission. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
Earlier in the day, the Western group’s artillery units were reported to have engaged targets in the Kupyansk direction, focusing on enemy equipment and infantry. The update described enemy armored vehicles and infantry units as being positioned in camouflaged temporary strongpoints, suggesting a broader tactical picture of the engagement in the area. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense)
In a separate development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was reported to have visited positions of the Armed Forces in the Kupyansk direction, highlighting ongoing attention to the situation and morale on the ground. The visit was framed as part of ongoing oversight of frontline activities and the readiness of Ukrainian forces in that sector. (Source: Ukrainian Presidential Office)