Ukrainian Army Releases Video of Downed Russian Su-35 Fighter
Ukraine's Armed Forces have released footage showing burning wreckage of a Russian Su-35 fighter jet, shot down on July 8 in the eastern direction.
Footage of the Downed Fighter
Ukrainian servicemen have published a video capturing the burning wreckage of a Russian Su-35 fighter jet. The aircraft was shot down by the Ukrainian Air Force on July 8 in the eastern direction. The information was released by the Third Army Corps.
Pilot's Fate
According to Russian propaganda sources, the pilot managed to eject and survive. The Russian side claims the pilot has already reached his own forces. However, a Telegram channel linked to Ukrainian aviation, "Sonyashnyk," stated that as a result of the aerial battle, a highly experienced Russian pilot was neutralized, who had caused significant problems for the Defense Forces in this direction.
Significance of the Su-35
The Su-35 fighters are among the most modern aircraft in the Russian Aerospace Forces. The occupiers actively use them to escort Su-34 frontline bombers, which conduct massive drops of guided aerial bombs on Ukrainian defenders' positions and front-line cities.
Background
On the afternoon of July 8, the Ukrainian Air Force reported the destruction of a Russian multirole Su-35 fighter jet in the eastern direction.
