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Crew fatigue, poor training, dead Russians: hidden cost of Russia’s glide bomb campaign
Russia conducts more than 200 sorties a day with 180-250 glide bombs launched against Ukraine.
Russia kept its “fifth-generation” Su-57 stealth fighter near the Urals — Ukrainian drones found it anyway
Drones struck Su-57 stealth jets and a Su-34 fighter-bomber at the Shagol airbase in Chelyabinsk Oblast, with satellite imagery confirming the damage.
Russia lost two military aircraft in one day — an An-26 military transport killing all 29 aboard and an unconfirmed Su-34 fighter-bomber
The An-26 crashed into a cliff in occupied Bakhchisarai's mountains killing all aboard; the same day's Su-34 loss was reported only by Russian bloggers.
Russia’s secret aviation report: fighter jet clipped its own gate, a 500 kg bomb fell on takeoff, a gunship came home with a printer-paper-sized hole. Nine engine failures in three weeks
The 24-incident log covers mishaps around the turn of the year, with 9 involving engine failures across combat and transport aircraft types.
Ukrainian officials report Russian Su-30 and Su-34 aircraft destroyed in single day
Russia has lost 435 aircraft since the start of its full-scale invasion, according to Ukraine's General Staff
Satellite imagery confirms Ukraine’s Flamingo missiles scored 4/4 hits Russian Skif-M factory tied to Su-57 production (PHOTOS, MAP)
Contrary to Russian claims that only one missile reached the target, the image shows all four hit the Skif-M facility in Russia's Belgorod on 23 September 2025.
Russia receives new batch of Su-34 bombers — same aircraft that dropped 860 bombs on Pokrovsk in single month
Russia's Su-34 bomber fleet grows larger as Ukraine still has no solution against glide bombs that can level buildings.
One long-term strategy could stop Russia’s glide bombs
As many as 5,000 Russian glide bombs rain down on Ukraine every month. How can the Ukrainians slow the lethal rain?
Ukraine’s Air Force shoots down Russian Su-34 bomber during its attack on Zaporizhzhia
The warplane was struck mid-air while launching guided bomb strikes on the city at 04:00 on 25 September.
Syrskyi: Ukrainian “Deep Strike” drone missions in June reached 115 missions
Ukraine’s long-range drone campaign continues to put pressure on Russia’s war infrastructure.
Ukraine reportedly destroys MiG-31 carrier that can launch 500 kg hypersonic Kinzhals
The aircraft carries nuclear and conventional warheads at impossible Mach 10-12 speeds.
Ukraine lacks weapons for its F-16s against Russian Su-34 bombers, air expert says
Ukrainian aviation expert Kryvolap says the lack of advanced airborne radar and suitable missiles limits the fighters to targeting drones and missiles.
UK intel: Russia fails to secure air superiority 1,000 days into Ukraine war
Over 1,000 days into the war, UAVs dominate strategies, with Ukraine targeting Russian depots and challenging Russia’s strategic defenses.
Second Russian Su-34 fighter-bomber downed by Ukrainian F-16, sources claim
Russian milbloggers report a mysterious aircraft downing, speculating Ukrainian F-16 involvement—potentially the second such incident since 12 October.
Russian source claims Ukrainian F-16’s first shootdown of Russian manned aircraft, Su-34 bomber
ISW cannot verify the claim, while other Russian sources speculate the crash could have been caused by malfunction or pilot error.
Ukraine’s General Staff confirms successful attack on Khanskaya airfield in Russia
Sources report 57 Russian military jets and helicopters present during attack, including Su-34 and Su-35 fighters.
Drones targeted Russian airbase in Adygea 400 km behind the lines (video)
Explosions and fires were reported at the airbase, authorities evacuated locals from a nearby village.
Ukraine targets Russia’s guided bomb warehouses and aircraft in Voronezh Oblast airfield attack
Ukrainian forces reportedly launched a drone attack on Borisoglebsk airfield in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, targeting bomb warehouses, Su-35 and Su-34 jets, and fuel storage to disrupt operations.
Voice of America: Russia repairs Su-30s with Western equipment
A recent investigation has uncovered a complex international scheme allowing Russia to maintain its Su-30SM fighter jets using French equipment, potentially undermining the effectiveness of sanctions.