According to the Air Force, the two planes were a Su-34 and a Su-35S.

  • mihies
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    9 months ago

    Interestingly they are shot outside of Patriot range if I’m not mistaken. Obviously they introduced something we’ll learn after Russians figure it out.
    Edit: typo

    • @[email protected]
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      39 months ago

      Ukraine has other AA including the Iris -T SLM (truck mounted infrared homing missiles) and NASAMS which fires infrared and radar-guided missiles.

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        9 months ago

        Yep, they have, but none has a great range, like S-400 for example (at least in paper). Who knows, perhaps Russians are flying too close but still, it’s like 4 days in a row.
        Edit: the->4

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          09 months ago

          Ah my mistake I misunderstood your comment. Yes, maybe they’re pushing the limits and getting hit. Could be the Kremlin wants progress in their barbaric war to distract from Navalny’s death.

          Anyway, no complaints here. I hope they keep dropping.

          • mihies
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            19 months ago

            Oh, absolutely. And they actually do, at least one per day.

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      They may have been saving anti aircraft for sure shots. Also ramping up ahead of f16 arrivial., both have been suggested, but remember those who know are not talkingi