#Su 34

The SBU successfully attacked the Khanskaya military airbase in Adygea 500 km from the frontline, hitting Su-35 and Su-34 jets and an ammunition depot.

Systematic UAV strikes on Akhtubinsk, Marinovka, and Morozovsk airfields are forcing the Russian Aerospace Forces to disperse aviation 700–1000 km away, reducing the number of KAB sorties by 20–30%.

Experts estimate the cost of the Su-34 at $45–50 million and associate it with the key load of dropping UMPK glide bombs. The analysis reveals industrial and personnel constraints on fleet reproduction.

On the night of August 21, 2026, drones from the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck the Akhtubinsk airfield in the Astrakhan region: satellite images show a damaged Su-34 bomber. The General Staff of the AFU confirmed the result.

On the night of August 20, the Ukrainian Defense Forces struck the 'Akhtubinsk' airfield in the Astrakhan region. Satellite images show a damaged Su-34 bomber and fuel spills.

Western analysts doubt Russian data on Su-34 production: the claimed delivery rate of 18 aircraft per year significantly exceeds RUSI and Polish expert estimates. Experts are considering two scenarios: either the Russian defense industry has genuinely accelerated production, or the figures are inflated for disinformation. 🛩️📉