An incident occurred on January 4 whereby a Su-34 fighter-bomber belonging to the Russian Aerospace Forces [VKS] ignited into flames on the Shagol Airport based mostly in Chelyabinsk, Russia. The Ukrainian publication RBC claimed this occasion, attributing the profitable execution of the operation to the Ukrainian Intelligence Service [GUR].
In response to the supply related to the outlet, “The evening of January 4 noticed a Su-34 fighter-bomber ablaze on the Shagol Airport positioned in Chelyabinsk, Russia. The operation was in truth carried out by the Most important Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Protection of Ukraine, higher often known as the GUR.”
Shagol airport and Ukraine warfare
Shagol, positioned close to the Russian metropolis of Chelyabinsk, is a vital navy web site housing the 108th Coaching Aviation Regiment and the 2nd Blended Aviation Regiment of the twenty first Blended Aviation Division. These regiments make up a important a part of the Russian Air Drive operations.
I need to draw your consideration to an incidence that passed off on March 5, 2022. Throughout this incident, a Russian Su-34 plane, which was orchestrating bombings on residential areas within the Ukrainian metropolis of Chernihiv, was shot down.
Regardless of the severity of the scenario, the crew members efficiently ejected. Sadly, nonetheless, one pilot misplaced his life, whereas Main Alexander Krasnoyartsev, the opposite pilot, was captured. A mild amidst the tragedy, he was subsequently exchanged and launched.
What is thought concerning the Su-34
The Su-34 is a versatile fighter-bomber hailing from Soviet and Russian engineering prowess.
This high-performance plane is adept at launching exact missile and bomb assaults on adversary floor goals, be they operational or tactical. Remarkably, the Su-34 has the capability to achieve speeds approaching 1.9 thousand km/h and might ascend to altitudes as excessive as 14.6 km.
Including to its spectacular functionality, it could possibly deploy strikes inside a vary of 150-600 km from the encounter line.
2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine
On February 21, 2022, Russia acknowledged that its border facility was attacked by Ukrainian forces, ensuing within the deaths of 5 Ukrainian fighters. Nonetheless, Ukraine shortly dismissed these allegations, labeling them as ‘false flags’.
In a notable transfer on the identical day, Russia introduced it formally acknowledged the self-proclaimed areas of DPR and LPR. Apparently, in response to Russian President Putin, this recognition coated all of the Ukrainian areas. Following this declaration, Putin despatched a battalion of Russia’s navy forces, tanks included, into these areas.
Quick ahead to February 24, 2022, international headlines have been dominated by a important incident. Putin commanded a forceful navy assault on Ukraine. Led by Russia’s spectacular Armed Forces positioned on the Ukrainian border, this assault wasn’t spontaneous however a premeditated motion. Regardless of the circumstances resembling a warfare, the Russian authorities refrains from utilizing this time period. They’d moderately consult with it as a “particular navy operation”.
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