- Sputnik International, 1920, 25.02.2022
Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine
On February 24, 2022 Russia launched a special military operation in Ukraine, aiming to liberate the Donbass region where the people's republics of Donetsk and Lugansk had been living under regular attacks from Kiev's forces.

Su-35S Tops Russian Fighters in Targets Destroyed in Ukraine - Rostec

© Sputnik / Vitaliy Belousov / Go to the mediabankRussia's Su-35S fighter jet. File photo
Russia's Su-35S fighter jet. File photo - Sputnik International, 1920, 25.12.2025
Subscribe
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Su-35S fighter has emerged as one of Russia's most in-demand combat jets, destroying the highest number of targets during the special military operation in Ukraine, Russian state tech corporation Rostec said on Thursday.
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), which is a subsidiary of Rostec, has produced and delivered a fresh batch of Su-35S multipurpose fighter jets, the latest this year, to the Russian Defense Ministry. The aircraft completed required ground and flight tests before transfer to the Russian aerospace forces.
"The Su-35S is one of the most sought-after aircraft in the military. It has the largest number of destroyed targets during its operations," the statement read.
The jet strikes enemy targets at record distances of hundreds of kilometers and can deploy the full spectrum of modern air weapons, Rostec said.
"It is equipped with cutting-edge electronics, including advanced electronic warfare and defense systems. Pilots justifiably give it top marks for its combination of advanced characteristics," the statement added.
The year 2025 marks a record year for Russian combat aircraft production, with several plants already meeting production plans and others finishing contracts, the corporation said.
UAC CEO Vadim Badekha described 2025 as a "year of hard work" for facilities handling the state defense order. UAC is steadily ramping up output of in-demand military equipment to meet aerospace forces needs, he said.
Tu-160M Russian strategic bomber - Sputnik International, 1920, 24.12.2025
Multimedia
Russia's Strategic Card: New Tu-160M Bombers Rolled Out to Boost Air Power
Newsfeed
0
To participate in the discussion
log in or register
loader
Chats
Заголовок открываемого материала