The Ukrainian military has shot down another Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber jet, the commander of Ukraine's air force said on Telegram on February 27. "Minus one Su-34 in the eastern direction," General Mykola Oleshchuk said, without giving details. Russia has not commented on Ukraine's claim, which could not be independently verified immediately. Oleshchuk previously reported the downing of a Su-34 fighter-bomber on February 21. That claim could also not be independently confirmed. To read the original story by RFE/ RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.
Ukraine Shoots Down Russian Su-34 Fighter Jet, Says Air Force Commander
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