Russia likely lost a Su-30SM aircraft near Snake Island - Ukrainian Navy
Kyiv • UNN
The intelligence of the Ukrainian Navy intercepted the loss of communication with a Russian Su-30SM near Snake Island. The aircraft likely crashed, and the occupiers are conducting a search operation; wreckage has been found.
The intelligence of the Ukrainian Navy received a radio interception about the loss of communication with a Russian Su-30SM aircraft, which was performing a mission near Snake Island. The aircraft likely crashed for unknown reasons. This was reported by the Ukrainian Navy, according to UNN.
Means of intelligence of the Ukrainian Navy received a radio interception about the loss of communication with a Russian Su-30SM aircraft, which was performing a mission southeast of Snake Island. The aircraft likely crashed for unknown reasons
It is noted that the occupiers are currently conducting a search and rescue operation. According to available information, fragments of the aircraft have been found on the surface of the sea, but the pilots have not yet been found.
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As of August 13, Russia has lost 421 aircraft since the beginning of the full-scale invasion. According to OSINT analysts, Russia has lost 12 Su-30SM aircraft since 2022, and one more was damaged as a result of a strike on the Saki airport in 2022, but, according to analysts, it is beyond repair.
The Su-30SM is a Russian multi-role 4++ generation fighter with high maneuverability and the ability to perform a wide range of tasks.
The aircraft is equipped with a built-in 30-millimeter GSh-30-1 cannon, has 12 hardpoints for missiles and bombs with a combat load of up to 8,000 kilograms; 6 of the 12 hardpoints, which are standard for medium-range missiles, the other 6 for short-range missiles. The hardpoints can also carry free-fall bombs, as well as anti-radar missiles such as the Kh-31.
The aircraft's first flight took place in 2012.
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