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It was expensive
Russia and Ukraine had significant losses over the weekend
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback
Russian Air Force
Image: Twitter
Rafael Ramos
3/9/2022
8 Ukrainian aircraft were shot down between Monday and Tuesday (7th and 8th). This information was confirmed by the Russian Ministry of Defense. Russian state media specified the aircraft. There were four Sukhoi Su-27 fighters, one Su-25, one MiG-29 and one Mi-24 helicopter.
"Russian Aerospace Forces fighter planes shot down two Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29s and one Su-27 in the air," said Russian defense ministry spokesman Major General Igor Konashenkov.
The shooting down of eight Turkish-made Bayraktar TB2 drones was also reported.
Much of Ukrainian aircraft casualties were on the ground, with Ukraine asking for NATO help to receive more fighter jets.
Russia does not seem to be using all its air power, but it uses air forces in a strategic way, such as the use of the Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback, Su-24 and Su-25, in addition to the Sukhoi Su-30 and Su-35.
Russia has used air-to-ground missiles to destroy important strategic targets in Ukraine, such as air bases. According to information, eight cruise missiles hit the Vinnytsia airfield that was serving as a base for the Ukrainian air force.
However, Russia also accumulates significant losses. On Saturday (5), according to information from Ukraine, four Russian Su-34 Fullback fighter jets and one Su-30 were shot down in northern Ukraine.
Photos of the Su-34 wreckage circulate on the net, as well as photos of Russian pilots who were captured.
Sukhoi Su-27
Konflikty.pl, (Attribution or Attribution), via Wikimedia Commons
Sukhoi Su-34 Fullback wreckage
Russian Air Force
Image: Twitter
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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