Today, on December 22, the Ukrainian military downed three Russian Su-34 aircraft. It happened in the southern direction. This was reported by the commander of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Mykola Oleshchuk on Telegram.
"Today at noon in the southern direction - minus three Russian Su-34 fighter-bombers," the message says.
The Air Force commander did not disclose the details of the operation or the exact location.
UPDATED
Russian publics confirm the downing of the Su-34 of the Russian army. The number is not disclosed. The Ukrainian Armed Forces reported three downed fighter-bombers. Preliminarily, they were shot down by a Patriot air defense system.
Some of the pilots reportedly survived.
