A Russian Su-34 bomber was shot down over Yenakive, approximately 70 km behind Russian lines, cause unknown but possibly Ukrainian air defense or friendly fire.
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A Russian Su-34 bomber was shot down over Yenakive, approximately 70 km behind Russian lines, cause unknown but possibly Ukrainian air defense or friendly fire.
Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter jet in the skies over occupied city of Yenakiieve, Donetsk Oblast
Ukraine's Air Force reported destroying a Russian Su-34 fighter bomber near Yenakiieve in Donetsk Oblast.
Residents of the Kramatorsk district and nearby settlements heard three explosions in the evening.
An air alert was announced in the Donetsk region due to the threats.
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Extracted: 2026-07-18T16:57:31.276Z
Source story: day-374a-2023-03-04