Ukrainian Air Force Takes Down Three Russian Su-34s, Patriot Potentially Engaged
www.kyivpost.com
Without disclosing details, the Air Force commander claimed kills on three Su-34s in response to Russia’s overnight “Shahed” attack. The downed jets are platforms for Kh-59 missiles and guided bombs.

Details are fairly scant at this point but the head of Ukraine’s air force has confirmed it on telegram.

Total value of that is > $120M USD. Nom nom nom.

  • MrMakabar@slrpnk.net
    14·
    10 months ago

    The key part here are the three pilots. Russia has more planes then trained pilots, so destroying flying aircraft is a much better thing, then hitting them on the ground. Still 120million or so is going to hurt.

    • BombOmOm@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      10 months ago

      I have been told the Patriot biases the cockpit as well. Much more effective damage.