Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian bomber Su-34 in the Zaporizhzhia direction
According to glavcom.ua: The downing occurred today, September 25, around 04:00. A special report states: 'In the Zaporizhzhia direction, a Russian Su-34 aircraft, which was conducting terrorist attacks on the city of Zaporizhzhia using guided aerial bombs, was shot down.'
In the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukrainian defenders shot down a Russian Su-34 aircraft that was terrorizing the city of Zaporizhzhia. This was reported by 'Glavkom' citing the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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Discussion of the downing of Russian aircraft
The downing of Russian aircraft that violate the airspace of European Union countries is currently actively discussed. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that the Alliance plans to make a decision on the use of force against aircraft or drones that violate NATO airspace, taking into account intelligence information regarding the level of threat they may pose.
The downing of the Russian Su-34 aircraft in the Zaporizhzhia direction was the result of effective actions by Ukrainian defenders against Russia's aggression. The situation regarding violations of the airspace of European countries, including NATO's actions to protect against aircraft that pose a threat, remains timely and is being discussed at a high level.
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