Ukraine claims to down three Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and military officials said the country’s forces shot down three Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber aircraft on Friday on the southern front, hailing it as a success in the 22-month-old war.

The Russian military has not officially acknowledged the incident, but Russian bloggers have admitted the loss. Analysts suggest that US-supplied Patriot missiles were likely used in the downing of three Russian Su-34 fighter bombers in the southern sector.

Ukrainian Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk announced it on the Telegram messaging app, praising the Odesa region anti-aircraft unit for the successful operation in the Kherson region.