Ukrainian drones hit Su‑57 fighters and Su‑34 bomber at Chelyabinsk airfield
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- Category: Russia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:47 UTC
- Sources: Meduza (English)
Ukraine’s General Staff said drones struck the Shagol airfield in Russia’s Chelyabinsk Region on April 25, damaging several Su‑57 stealth fighters and a Su‑34 bomber. The airfield lies about 1,700 km from the Ukrainian border, and damage assessments are ongoing. The report appeared in Meduza.
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