Ukrainian paratroopers destroy Russian Su-25 by Igla

Ukrainian paratroopers destroy Russian Su-25 by Igla

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Ukrainian paratroopers destroyed an enemy Su-25 fighter jet on July 24.

The press service of the Ukrainian Air Assault Forces said in a Facebook post, Ukrinform reports.

"Today, an air defense unit of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade of the Ukrainian Air Assualt Forces successfully shot down a Russian Su-25 Grach fighter jet," the report reads.  

It is noted that Ukrainian paratroopers shot down the enemy armored aircraft using an Igla man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).

As reported, from February 24 to July 24, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated 39,520 Russian troops, including 280 in the past day alone.

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