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Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber on February 29 in the Eastern direction.

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Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian Air Force shot down another Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber on February 29, 2024

Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

Since February 17, Ukraine has shot down a total of five Su-34s and two Su-35s

Ukrainska Pravda → Source tone: certain

Today, 29 February, is a date that occurs once every four years, but it has become a typical day for the Russians as they have lost another aircraft. One less Su-34 on the eastern front!

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Ukrainian forces shot down another Su-34 attack plane, the Air Force reported on Feb. 29

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported downing the first fighter bomber in the Eastern direction on Feb 29, 2024

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian defenders destroyed another enemy Su-34 fighter bomber in the Eastern direction on February 29, 2024.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:17:02.982Z

Source story: 3833735-ukraine-downs-another-russian-su34