A recent incident in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen a Russian Su-35 fighter jet destroy a radar station belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported this development, highlighting the role of the Su-35 fighters in providing cover for Russian bombers, assault aircraft, and helicopters during airstrikes on Ukrainian military targets.
During one such mission, the Russian aircraft detected emissions from the Ukrainian radar station in the Svatovo direction. In response, an air-to-surface missile was launched, resulting in the cessation of radar emissions from the target. The Russian Ministry of Defense emphasized that no further activity was observed from the radar station.
This incident comes shortly after the delivery of new Su-30SM2 fighters and Yak-130 combat training aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense by the Irkutsk Aviation Plant. It also raises concerns about the advantage Russia holds in the use of FPV drones, as previously highlighted by the commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
The destruction of the Ukrainian radar station by the Russian Su-35 fighter jet adds to the tensions between the two countries and further complicates the ongoing conflict. The incident serves as a reminder of the volatile situation in the region and the potential for further escalation. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely, with calls for diplomatic efforts to find a peaceful resolution.
