Defence Blog

On February 18, escorted by two Su-35 jets, the Su-57 launched a missile strike on Ukrainian targets. Sources suggest that the aircraft utilized the advanced Kh-69 stealthy cruise missile, specifically designed for the Su-57 platform.

Operating from the occupied territory of the Luhansk region, the Su-57 entered Ukrainian airspace under escort and launched the missile. Due to a technical malfunction, the missile missed its target and crashed in a field.

The Su-57 Felon, developed by Sukhoi, represents a Russian fifth-generation stealth fighter designed for versatile combat capabilities against land, air, and maritime targets. Its maiden flight occurred in January 2010, with subsequent combat testing in Syria in 2018.

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