Russia has said that its Su-25 fighter jets have hit Ukrainian strongholds with S-13 unguided missiles.
The footage shows a Russian fighter jet being loaded with ordnance and taking to the skies before it can be seen flying low over the countryside and opening fire on unseen targets.
The video then appears to show it returning to base as the footage ends.
The images were obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defence on Monday, 13th February, along with a statement claiming. “The crews of Su-25 attack aircraft, carrying out combat missions in the interests of the Center group of troops, launched a missile strike on a stronghold of the Ukrainian Armed Forces under conditions of strong influence of electronic warfare in the zone of a special military operation (SVO).
“Skirting the terrain at extremely low altitudes, the combat pair of attack aircraft approached the starting point of the attack.
“After aiming at the target, the pilots launched S-13 unguided missiles using a pitching manoeuvre, accompanied by a sharp climb with the nose of the aircraft raised above the horizon. Interference broadcast by a large number of enemy electronic warfare stations did not prevent attack aircraft from successfully launching reconnaissance targets. Forward air controllers confirmed the destruction of the target.
Russia Says Its Su-25 Fighter Jets Hit Ukrainian Targets In Donetsk
“After completing combat work at the Ukrainian Armed Forces stronghold, the pilots performed an anti-missile manoeuvre and returned to their home airfield to prepare for the next flight.”
We have not been able to independently verify the claims or the footage.
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Russia Says Its Su-25 Attack Aircraft Hit Ukrainian Positions In Donetsk
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