Su-34. Photo: Wikimedia
Ukrainian forces claim to have shot down another Russian bomber Su-34 this morning over the eastern front.
+ Watch the video of the SU-34 in action attacking Ukrainian positions
According to the ukraine_map profile on Twitter: Russia had about 140 Su-34 combat bombers at the start of the war.
25 Su-34s were lost in 2022 and 2023, and Ukraine has reported shooting down 9 Su-34s in 12 days in 2024.
In total, Russia would have lost about 25% of its Su-34s during the war, leaving approximately 106 aircraft
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About the Su-34
The Su-34 is a Russian combat aircraft, primarily designed for ground attack and air interdiction missions. It is known for its ability to hit ground targets with high precision in any weather condition, day or night.
The Su-34 has a unique design with a side-by-side cockpit, which is quite unusual for combat aircraft. This provides pilots with better coordination and mission management.
With a price tag of about $36 million each, the Su-34 is one of the most expensive aircraft in the Russian military.
