Moscow - (Saba):
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that a Su-34 fighter jet belonging to the Russian Aerospace Forces targeted Ukrainian personnel and a stronghold in the operational zone of the “East” group.
In a statement carried by the Russian news agency Sputnik on Thursday, the ministry said:
"Prior to departure, the crew of the Su-34 aircraft received the coordinates of the temporary deployment point of the Ukrainian Armed Forces within the area of responsibility of the group.
The mission was supported by Su-35S fighter jets, which provided air cover using guided air-to-air missiles. Upon completion of the combat mission, both crews successfully returned to their main airbase."
In a related context, the Ministry of Defense added that air defense systems destroyed 71 Ukrainian drones, including 49 over the Kursk region, 7 over the Oryol region, and 7 over the Ryazan region.
It also noted that air defense systems downed 4 drones over the Bryansk region, 3 over the Vladimir region, and one drone over the Tula region.
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