Russia has claimed that its Su-25 attack aircraft have carried out strikes on Ukrainian military positions and vehicles in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine.

The footage shows one of the Russian attack aircraft being prepared for takeoff before it is seen taking to the skies and flying low over countryside.

It can then be seen firing missiles at unseen targets before taking a base of action and firing again. The Russian fighter jet can then apparently be seen coming in to land back at base.

The images were obtained from the Russian Ministry of Defence on Wednesday, October 4, along with a statement claiming: 'Attack aircraft crews carried out missile air strikes on military targets and equipment of Ukrainian Armed Forces units in the Donetsk direction.

'Missile launches were carried out in pairs from low altitudes.

'After using aviation weapons, the crews performed a manoeuvre, releasing heat traps, and returned to the departure airfield.

'As a result of combat use, camouflaged fortified field positions and armoured vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were destroyed.

'After the combat missions, engineering and technical specialists completed tasks to maintain aircraft and prepare aircraft for a second combat mission.'


Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, in what the Kremlin is still calling a 'special military operation'.