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Russian $40 Million Su-34 Fighter-Bomber Reportedly Downed by Ukrainian F-16

Oct 12, 2024, 09:38 AM

Russian sources have reported the loss of a $40 million Su-34 fighter-bomber in Ukraine on October 12, 2024, marking at least the 35th such aircraft lost in the ongoing conflict. The incident was reported by the Fighterbomber Telegram channel, which has ties to the Russian Air Force. The Su-34, used to drop powerful UMPK FAB glide bombs on Ukrainian cities, was reportedly shot down by a Ukrainian F-16 while conducting a bombing mission, and the crew did not survive. There is no official confirmation of the cause of the loss.