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Ukrainian Soldiers Shoot Down russian Su-25 in Donetsk Region

russian Su-25 aircraft / Open source illustrative photo
russian Su-25 aircraft / Open source illustrative photo

Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners have downed a russian Su-25 attack aircraft in the Pokrovsk area of the Donetsk region

The Khortytsia troop grouping reported the information on July 19.

The russian Su-25, which was targeting Ukrainian Defense Forces positions, was downed by Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners of the separate mechanized brigade named after General Lieutenant Mark Bezruchko.

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russia's Sukhoi Su-25 Grach (NATO reporting name: Frogfoot) subsonic, single-seat, twin-engine jet aircraft / open source photo

The statement noted that, due to the precision, skill, and professionalism of the Ukrainian anti-aircraft gunners, the russian air force has lost one Su-25 today."

"Another Su-25 attack aircraft burns in the fields of Ukrainian Donbas," the statement said.

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