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Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Su-57 and Su-34
Ukrainian drones hit several Su-57 fighter jets and one Su-34 fighter-bomber at the Shagol airfield in Russia's Chelyabinsk region, the General Staff of Ukraine announced on May 1.
TL;DR
- Ukrainian drones attacked the Shagol airfield in Russia's Chelyabinsk region on April 25.
- The targets reportedly included several Su-57 fighter jets and one Su-34 fighter-bomber.
- The airfield is located about 1,700 kilometers from the Ukrainian border.
- The extent of the damage to the aircraft is still being assessed.
- Satellite images have been released, allegedly showing damage to the Russian aircraft.
- Russia has not commented on these specific claims, though it previously stated drones attacked the Chelyabinsk region.
- Regional officials claimed drones attempted to hit infrastructure but caused no casualties or damage.