Russian authorities claim that a fighter jet has been lost in the Belgorod region - bomber Su-34.
The "Fighter" Telegram channel, close to the Aerospace Forces of the Russian Federation, reported that "the best crew of the best" died on board the bomber with the number "21" on May 6.
"Zhenya and Volodya. Experienced, trained, flown, combat crew. They died in battle, they died as warriors," he wrote.
Another Russian channel "The Spy File" says the plane belonged to the 47th Bomber Aviation Regiment of the 105th Mixed Aviation Division of the Russian Air Force in Voronezh.
It is indicated that the Su-34 was performing a combat mission in the area of the village of Valuiki in the Belgorod region. According to preliminary data, his engine failed, crew members Yevgeny Kuznetsov and Vladimir Strelkov did not have time to eject.
According to the latest data of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, as of February 24, 2022, Russia has lost 349 aircraft and 325 helicopters.