Russian pilot captures dramatic ejection as Ukraine fights on
A video has surfaced on social media depicting a Russian pilot who was shot down but managed to eject. He filmed his and his plane's descent on his phone.
Russia continues to intensify its military actions in an effort to break Ukrainian defence. Meanwhile, Ukraine is trying to take the initiative on the battlefield as quickly as possible, relying on military support from the United States and other allies. Ukraine also faces a difficult economic and financial situation, adding an extra burden during the war.
Russian pilots play a key role in the war operations in Ukraine. Their tasks, concerns, and decisions have a significant impact on the course of the conflict.
As Ukrainian Air Force Commander General Mykola Oleschuk stated, Ukrainian forces hunt Russian planes daily. Recently, they fired at them from over 150 kilometers (93 miles).
Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to the Ukrainian Ministry of Internal Affairs, shared on social media a recording showing a Russian pilot who was shot down but managed to eject.
He filmed his and his plane's descent on his phone. Because the ejection took place above the clouds and at a significant altitude, it could be a pilot of a Su-30/Su-35 fighter or Su-34 bomber.
Judging by the pilot's calm behaviour, the plane was shot down deep in the rear of Russia - the politician emphasizes.
The Russians showed off their planes
In April, the Russians showed off the receipt of new Su-35 fighters, which were incorporated into their armed forces. It is worth noting that the number of aircraft delivered by the Rostec corporation was not disclosed, but the recording shows only two units.
This is a similar situation to the delivery of the strike variant of the Su-34, which may indicate a production rate of 2 units per quarter, which is too low to replenish the losses caused by Ukrainians and Russian air defence.
