Ukrainian Air Force Takes Down Three Russian Su-34s, Patriot Potentially Engaged
www.kyivpost.com
Without disclosing details, the Air Force commander claimed kills on three Su-34s in response to Russia’s overnight “Shahed” attack. The downed jets are platforms for Kh-59 missiles and guided bombs.

Details are fairly scant at this point but the head of Ukraine’s air force has confirmed it on telegram.

Total value of that is > $120M USD. Nom nom nom.

  • BombOmOm@lemmy.worldEnglish
    20·
    6 months ago

    Fucking love it.

    I wonder if it is the work of the new Patriot they were set to receive from Germany.

    • khannie@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
      20·
      6 months ago

      I’ve seen a fair bit of speculation that it was patriot alright. If that is the case it means the Ukrainians took a gamble and rolled those launchers very close to the font lines. The glide bombs that the SU-34 uses have a range of about 50KM as I understand it.

      Russian telegram at least partly confirming now too. Incredible job.