Ukrainian military shows downed Russian Su-35 fighter burning – video

The Ukrainian military has released video showing the burning wreckage of a Russian Su-35 fighter jet that the Air Force shot down on 8 July over the eastern front.

Source: Third Army Corps

Quote: "A Russian Su-35 fighter jet is still burning within the area of responsibility of the Third Army Corps!"

Details: According to Russian propaganda channels, the pilot managed to eject and survived. Russian sources claim he has since returned to the positions held by Russian forces.

Meanwhile, the Soniashnyk Telegram channel reported that the air battle had put a highly experienced Russian pilot out of action. According to the channel, he had caused significant problems for Ukraine's defence forces on this section of the front.

The Su-35 is one of the most advanced aircraft in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces. Russia regularly uses the jets to escort Su-34 fighter-bombers, which conduct heavy strikes with guided aerial bombs against Ukrainian positions and frontline towns.

Background: Ukraine's Air Force announced that it had shot down a Russian Su-35 multirole fighter jet over the eastern front on 8 July.

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