Russia has said that its Su-25 attack aircraft have carried out missile strikes on Ukrainian military targets near Donetsk, as these images purport to show.
The footage shows the Russian fighter jet taking off from a runway and flying low over the countryside, firing missiles at unseen targets.
The images were obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defence on Friday, 12th January, along with a statement claiming: “Attack aviation crews on Su-25 aircraft carried out a strike with unguided aircraft missiles on enemy strongholds, armored vehicles and manpower in the Donetsk direction in the zone of a special military operation.
“After using aircraft weapons, the crews performed an anti-missile maneuver, released heat traps and returned to the departure airfield.
“According to the reports of the forward aircraft gunner (PAN), all of these targets were successfully hit. The flight went as usual.
“The Su-25 pilot, call sign ‘Jimmy’ added: ‘We received a combat mission and went out to the target area as a pair. They launched unguided aircraft missiles from a nose-up position, then maneuvered and reached the landing airfield. The Pans are happy, all the shells hit the target!'”
We have not been able to independently verify the claims or the footage.
Russia invaded Ukraine on 24th February 2022 in what the Kremlin is still calling a “special military operation.” Today marks the 691st day of the full-scale war.
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