Ukrainian Air Force shot down a Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber on February 29 in the Eastern direction.
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Ukrainian Air Force shot down another Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber on February 29, 2024
Since February 17, Ukraine has shot down a total of five Su-34s and two Su-35s
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!
Ukrainian forces shot down another Su-34 attack plane, the Air Force reported on Feb. 29
Ukrainian Air Force commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported downing the first fighter bomber in the Eastern direction on Feb 29, 2024
Ukrainian defenders destroyed another enemy Su-34 fighter bomber in the Eastern direction on February 29, 2024.
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