On March 3, Ukrainian defenders destroyed a Russian Su-34 bomber near Yenakiyevo. This is the successful work of the fighters of the Nikopol anti-aircraft regiment.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in his evening address that there is someone to celebrate for success on the battlefield. 24 channel.
He named the fighters of the 27th Pechersk brigade of the National Guard, who are fighting in the Donetsk direction and skillfully destroying enemy equipment. Also mentioned anti-aircraft gunners of the Air Force.
I thank the anti-aircraft gunners of the Air Force – they shot down another Russian bomber. Nikopol Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment, keep it up, warriors,” Zelensky said.
The President emphasized that a worthy rebuff to the enemy is a prerequisite for the success of our defense operations in the coming months.
What is known about the downed Su-34
- The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a fighter jet near the occupied Yenakiyevo. One of the pilots has already died, the other was injured.
- According to the Vostok air command, the cost of the downed occupants' aircraft is $36 million.
- This is a Soviet development. The main task of the Su-34 is to deliver high-precision strikes against the enemy in the rear, at operational-tactical depth, in conditions of intense air defense and countermeasures.
- With the help of the Su-34 in early March last year, the Russians dropped high-explosive bombs on Ukraine.
