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Ukraine claims successful strike on Russian Su-34 fighter jets
Ukrainian forces say they have destroyed Russian Su-34 fighter bombers using Neptune missiles, signalling their intent to maintain long-range offensive operations against Russian military assets.
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Ukraine's military command claimed on Friday that it had successfully targeted and destroyed Russian Sukhoi Su-34 fighter-bombers using Neptune cruise missiles, marking another phase in the ongoing air campaign between the two nations.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy indicated that the strike represented Ukraine's continued capability to conduct long-range strikes against Russian military installations, despite the challenges posed by the conflict. The Neptune missile system, developed domestically by Ukraine, has emerged as a key component of the country's arsenal for targeting Russian military positions and infrastructure.
The claim underscores Ukraine's strategy of striking high-value military targets deep within Russian-controlled territories. Su-34s are among Russia's primary tactical bombers, making them significant targets in the broader military calculus of the conflict.
Ukrainian military officials emphasized that such operations would continue as part of their defensive strategy. The statement comes amid ongoing reports of intense fighting across multiple fronts, with both nations sustaining significant military pressure.