A Russian Su-57 multi-role fighter jet was hit at the Akhtubinsk airfield in Astrakhan region on June 8, 2024. Satellite images show craters from the explosion and fire damage near the aircraft.

On 8 June 2024, a Su-57 multi-purpose fighter jet of the aggressor state was hit on the territory of the Akhtubinsk airfield in the Astrakhan region of the Russian Federation, 589 kilometres from the line of contact. The images show that on 7 June, the Su-57 was intact, but on 8 June, craters from the explosion and characteristic fire spots appeared near it as a result of a fire damage. The defeat of the Su-57 is the first such case in history.

The Su-57 fighter jet was struck and damaged at Akhtubinsk airfield in Astrakhan region on June 8, 2024.

The Su-57 was struck during an overnight drone strike on June 8, with satellite imagery showing explosion ruptures and fire damage near the aircraft.

At least one Su-57 fighter was hit at Akhtybinsk airbase on June 8

On June 8, a Su-57 multipurpose fighter was hit on the territory of the Akhtubinsk airfield in the Astrakhan region.

Defence Intelligence published pictures showing the plane standing intact on June 7 and damaged with rupture spots and fire damage on June 8.