<br /><br />The Russian Ministry of Defense released footage on Thursday (16) showing a night patrol carried out by a Su-35S fighter jet in support of the Eastern Military District’s troop group.<br /><br />According to the official statement, the mission aimed to protect Russian aircraft and helicopters during airstrikes against facilities and military equipment belonging to Ukrainian defense forces.<br /><br />The video, published by the ministry, shows the air superiority fighter operating under low-visibility conditions, lighting up the sky with afterburners and performing tactical cover maneuvers.<br /><br />The Su-35S, manufactured by Sukhoi, is one of the most advanced aircraft in service with the Russian Air Force. It is equipped with an active electronically scanned array radar and state-of-the-art electronic warfare systems, designed to ensure air superiority and protect allied formations during complex missions.<br /><br />Source and images: Russian Ministry of Defense.
