Russian fighter jets take out Ukrainian positions in missile strikes

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Russian fighter jets take out Ukrainian positions in missile strikes
a pair of Russian warplanes being armed to the teeth before taking off and launching a plethora of missiles at several Ukrainian Army positions.

The footage opens with a row of trucks and warplanes parked on the runway and daubed with the notorious white 'Z' symbol.

The fighter jets are then seen being loaded with missiles before a pair take off and fly in close formation over fields and sparsely-populated settlements in Ukraine.

The jets are then seen performing dramatic manoeuvres and firing several missiles at ground targets before returning to base.

Newsflash obtained the footage from the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Russian Federation earlier today (Monday, 30th May).

The Russian MoD said (in English): "Russian Aerospace Forces' Su-25 assault aircraft in action.

"Assault aircraft pilots, operating at extremely low altitudes, carried out missile air strikes against fortified positions, equipment and weapons of AFU units.

"Missile launches were carried out in pairs. To counter enemy air defences, the pilots fired thermal traps and performed anti-missile manoeuvres.

"The crews destroyed camouflaged fortified field positions and armoured vehicles."

The The Sukhoi Su-25 Grach is a subsonic, single-seat, twin-engine jet aircraft developed in the Soviet Union.

It entered service more than 40 years ago and is operated by the air forces of over 20 countries, including both Russia and Ukraine.

The Russian MoD did not specify where the footage was filmed.

In its latest briefing earlier today, the Russian MoD said (also in English): "The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue the special military operation in Ukraine.

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