A Russian Su-34 and two pilots were eliminated today according to Russian sources. - eviltoast
    • remotelove@lemmy.ca
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      6 months ago

      That actually got me wondering what type of long range munitions an SU-34 can carry besides a Kinzhal.

      Reading up a little, It’s highly likely that they are using improvised glide bombs, S8s and KH-29s, but those would be limited range munitions better used on the front lines.

      However.

      FAV-250’s have been used on civilians in the Belgorod region, where that plane was reported downed (from Russian sources). So yeah, those two were probably part of those civilian bombings.

      • jabathekek@sopuli.xyz
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        6 months ago

        Yep. Improvised glide bombs released close to the front lines/border because AFU didn’t have enough SAM systems.